Shoreline's 2nd Annual Million Stair Challenge starts in June at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
Challenge yourself, compete against others and win prizes in this month long event!
Are you ready for a real challenge? During the month of June, the City of Shoreline is challenging its parks users to see how many stairs they can climb at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. Along with spectacular views, the park, located at 2021 NW 190th Street, is home to a bank of 188 stairs over an 85ft. elevation gain. With stair climbing known to be one of the best cardiovascular and calorie burning workouts, the Million Stair Challenge is a great way for us all to step up our fitness routine in the spirit of making Shoreline a "healthy city" and good old fashioned completion.
In 2012, Parks & Recreation Director Dick Deal set forth the first Million Stair Challenge to encourage physical fitness and to see if people could climb enough stairs during the month of June to reach the one million mark. That challenge was met with an amazing response and the goal of 1 million stairs climbed was surpassed by over 200,000 stairs! (1,238,384 to be exact).
As a frequent stair climber himself, Dick has seen an increase of people climbing the stairs and says, "For the 2013 Challenge, we're pretty sure we can climb 1 million stairs, but soon enough the question will be how many millions of stairs can we climb." To entice everyone to participate is this year's challenge, the Parks and Recreation Department is expanding the event to include prizes awarded to top climbers and a special end of challenge potluck and BBQ held in the park for participants.
The rules of the Million Stair Challenge are simple; climb as many stairs as you can on as many days as you like during the month of June. Log the number of full or half flights you have climbed on either our online or paper tracking form and the Parks and Recreation Staff will keep track of all the numbers and post weekly updates on the Million Stair Challenge website, www.shorelinewa.gov/stairs. As a special addition for 2013, anyone who uses the online tracking form and provides their email address will be eligible to win Million Stair Challenge prizes!
More details on the Million Stair Challenge, including prizes and more instructions can be found on the website www.shorelinewa.gov/stairs or by calling Recreation Coordinator, Courtney Brown at 206-801-2635.
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Garden Tour Coordinator Sought
Richmond Beach Community Association is looking for someone to job shadow this year, then take over as coordinator of the annual Beach Blossom Garden Tour starting in 2014.
Find more details online on page 3 of the May 2013 issue (PDF) of the Richmond Beach Community News.
For information about this position, contact the current coordinator, Suzanne Westmoreland, at GardenTour@RichmondBeachWA.org. Take my Sage advice—if you Lily want this job, come Heather immediately to Snapdragon up this opportunity before others Phlox to help. Don't be a Pansy! Contact Sheri Ashleman at Events@RichmondBeachWA.org.
www.RichmondBeachWA.org/gardentour
Newspaper Editor Sought
The current editor of the Richmond Beach Community News, Marge Mueller, is retiring at the end of this year, and RBCA is seeking a new editor to start with the September 2013 issue of the newspaper.
Find more details online on page 5 of the May 2013 issue (PDF) of the Richmond Beach Community News.
This is a volunteer position that takes about 30-40 hours of work a month to prepare the publication for printing. Contact Marge Mueller at Editor@RichmondBeachWA.org for more details on the position. Contact Sheri Ashleman at InfoOfficer@RichmondBeachWA.org if you would be interested in editing or working with someone else on the newspaper.
www.RichmondBeachWA.org/newspaper
Beach Glass: Hidden Art in Richmond Beach
Weekly April through September a smallish piece of art will be hidden in Richmond Beach, free to whomever finds it!
Sign up on the blog or Like RBCA on Facebook to be the first to get upcoming details:
www.RichmondBeachWA.org/rbbeachglass
rbbeachglass.wordpress.com
facebook.com/RichmondBeachWA
Sponsored by Richmond Beach Community Association
Job Opportunities - City of Shoreline
To view available positions, please visit:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/shorelinewa/default.cfm
The City of Shoreline is currently hiring!
- Capital Projects Manager II
- Extra Help - Lifeguard I or II
- Extra Help - Specialized Recreation Specialist
- Extra Help - Tennis Instructor
- Extra Help - Public Works Maintenance Worker
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Funding shortfall could affect two-thirds of Metro routes
From the King County Department of Transportation
Metro continues to face a funding shortfall. The state Legislature is considering new transit funding tools, but if none is approved, Metro faces a $75 million annual shortage after some stop-gap funding runs out in mid-2014. We want you to know what's at risk and join our conversation about Metro's future service.
Over the past five years we have made deep cost cuts, raised fares four times, and taken many other actions to keep buses on the road, but we would have no way to close the projected budget gap without making major service reductions. A report we released today says we would have to eliminate, reduce or change about two-thirds of Metro bus routes.
The Metro transit system was analyzed using measures of productivity, geographic value, social equity, and ridership and is published in the 2012 Service Guidelines Report. The analysis shows us where we need to increase service to reduce crowding, keep buses on time, and meet growing demand. It also identifies service that we might consider reducing if necessary. The report offers the first glimpse at which Metro routes are at risk of elimination or reduction if a funding solution isn't found.
Without additional revenue, Metro will have to reduce up to 17 percent of bus service. A reduction of this magnitude would be felt by all riders, employers, and drivers in the region. An estimated seven out of 10 riders would lose some or all service and might have to go farther to get to the bus, take a longer trip, or transfer more. Riders throughout the system might have to crowd onto packed buses or wait at the curb while full buses pass by. A reduction of this size would add 23,000 trips every day to our freeways and arterials – or the equivalent of one lane of traffic on the I-90 Bridge during an average weekday.
While the report provides an illustration of specific routes that might be eliminated, reduced or changed, the actual proposed reductions will take more planning, including public outreach on the first potential reductions this fall. Reductions would be made starting in September 2014 and continuing through the following year.
Stay informed as the funding and policy issues evolve:
- Be aware of what's at risk
- Share your story about why transit is important to your business
- Join our conversation on the Metro Matters blog
- Request a presentation for your group or organization
This funding shortfall puts both Metro Transit and King County roads at risk – learn more.
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Sound Transit Light Rail Station Development at 185th and I-5
From the 185th Station Citizens Committee (185thSCC)
Dear Shoreline residents,
I represent a citizens group in Shoreline that has been established to provide outreach to the community about the planning for the 185th Light Rail Station and the surrounding area, including potential development at Shoreline Center. We are composed of residents from the Echo Lake, Meridian Park and North City Neighborhoods and have the support of the City Council, staff and Sound Transit. You can read about us in the City's website at www.ShorelineWA.gov/index.aspx?recordid=1334&page=21.
The City has just started planning for this development and has recently adopted Planning Framework Guidelines which can be found at the following:
www.ShorelineWA.gov/index.aspx?page=820. The area within a quarter of a mile of the station site will be rezoned for redevelopment as Transit Oriented Development. This doesn't automatically mean that the School District would sell the facility to developers but I want to make sure that they feel the support of the community for maintaining our recreational facilities. I have heard people asking why we couldn't put a large parking garage in the parking lot for the Stadium, or even in place of the stadium. There will be a lot of pressure on the District to sell or even develop the property themselves.
More information can be found at our website,
http://be.futurewise.org/content_item/shoreline185.
Sound Transit will publish the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in May or June and comments from interested parties will be due 60 days afterwards. Now is the time to make sure people are aware of the project and of how their voice can be heard. As the summer proceeds into fall, the City will be asking for public comments and will begin the process of preparing a subarea plan for this area to establish zoning changes and public infrastructure improvements.
I just want to let you know of the existence our group and ask if there is any way we could advertise outreach events in the Hillwood area. If anyone is interested in attending, our regular meetings are the first Monday of each month at 7:30 PM, Shoreline City Hall, Room 303. Also, we are planning a public meeting on April 16th, at the Senior Center at Shoreline Center. We will have representatives of the Rainier Valley, Capitol Hill and Northgate communities telling of their experiences and helping us know what to expect during the planning, design, right-of-way acquisition, construction and operation of the Light Rail system. I would like to advertise that meeting on the websites if possible. Please let me know if you are interested in any of this.
Thanks,
Dale Lydin, Co-Chair 185thSCC
185scc@gmail.com
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Hopelink recruiting volunteers for ESL programs in Shoreline
Volunteers are needed to help with evening adult English as a Second Language (ESL) programs and daytime English for Work ESL programs in Shoreline. Interview, pre-service training and a background check are required.
Volunteer positions are available for lead and assistant teachers, and registration, test and welcoming volunteers for both programs. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
View/Download the full list of opportunities and descriptions PDF
For more information or to sign up, contact Marci Williams at marciesl@hope-link.org or call 425.250.3007.
Energy Assistance Programs Available to Shoreline Residents
People who are having financial problems paying for their energy cost may qualify for assistance through the federal energy assistance program that is administered by Hopelink. The federal program is seasonal and runs from November to approximately May of each year. Access is only by phone appointment. See below for number to call. Approved funds are paid to the energy vendor, not to the applicant.
In addition to Hopelink and PSE, Seattle City Light runs a discount program for people who are low income and an assistance program for those behind on their bills, www.seattle.gov/light/accounts/assistance
Hopelink has two programs that may help with your energy bills this year: the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) and PSE HELP. LIHEAP is a federally funded grant program that can help pay for the following types of primary heat sources: oil, gas, electricity, kerosene, propane or wood. The season for LIHEAP begins in November, or as funds become available. The PSE HELP grant program is available to Puget Sound Energy electric and/or gas customers only. The program assists with home energy costs. The season for PSE HELP begins in October, based on available funding.
To schedule an appointment for energy assistance, please call the Energy Assistance Appointment and Information Line at 1-800-348-7144. The best time to call to schedule an appointment is at 9 AM on Monday through Thursday. Live operators are available from 9-11am, Monday through Thursday. You do not need to have an overdue bill or be out of fuel or wood to schedule an appointment.
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Local Star Parties at Paramount Park
The Seattle Astronomical Society (SAS) holds public observing sessions, or "Star Parties," every month at Paramount Park, 15300 8th Avenue NE, Shoreline. Members set up their telescopes at dusk.
Viewing is always free and open to anyone, since we believe that all should be able to experience the wonders of the sky. Paramount Park star parties usually occur on the Saturday closest to the first quarter moon, so we always have at least one celestial object in the evening sky to show you, weather permitting. If it's raining, or completely cloudy, don't come—otherwise, it's always worth a try! Check out the SAS website: www.seattleastro.org
The Seattle Astronomical Society is an organization created and sustained by people who share a common interest in the observational, educational, and social aspects of amateur astronomy. Established in 1948, the SAS is a diverse collection of over 200 individuals. A variety of programs and activities is presented by the SAS throughout the year. Monthly meetings feature speakers on a wide range of topics, from the Hubble Space Telescope to electronic imaging to personal observing experiences.
2013 Paramount Park Star Party Dates & Approximate Times
ALL PARTIES BEGIN AT DUSK
January 26, 6pm — February 16, 6pm — March 16, 7pm
April 20, 8pm — May 18, 9pm — June 15, 9pm
July 13, 9pm — August 10, 8pm — September 14, 7pm
October 12, 6pm — November 9, 6pm — December 7, 6pm
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Volunteer Walk Leaders Wanted
The City of Shoreline is piloting a community walking program to help Shoreline adults stay active, meet new people and feel safer and more confident exploring our city by foot.
We're looking for walkers who are interested in volunteering their time to lead one or two walks during the spring and summer months.
If you know some great 1-3 mile walking routes and are interested in volunteering please contact Marianne Johnson, Recreation Assistant at 206-801-2638, MJohnson@ShorelineWA.gov.
ALERT: Door to Door Alarm Salesman Is Not From The City of Shoreline
From the City:
The City has received several reports of an individual going door-to-door selling alarm systems and claiming to be from the City of Shoreline's Emergency Management Office. This individual is NOT from the City of Shoreline. The City of Shoreline does not hire solicitors or endorse products.
For whole story, see ALERT.
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2012 Citizen Satifaction Survey Results
Shoreline residents continue to give their community high marks. Seventy-two percent of Shoreline residents believe the City is moving in the right direction and 92% rate Shoreline as an excellent or good place to live.
Every two years, the City of Shoreline conducts a random sampling survey to measure satisfaction with City services and to help determine community priorities. Surveys are mailed to 3,500 Shoreline households. Of those 891 were completed, far exceeding the validation goal.
To view all survey results, visit Citizen Survey.
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Minor Home Repair—Accessibility, safety, and livability
More than eight hundred homeowners trust Minor Home Repair each year to improve the accessibility, safety, and livability of their homes. We make maintenance of a home affordable for Seattle, Bellevue, and Shoreline homeowners of any age who are on limited budgets or have moderate incomes.
When you hire Minor Home Repair, our licensed, personable staff provides parts at cost and labor at below-market prices—saving you money for life's other essentials. You can even take advantage of our flexible payment plans—free of interest. Minor Home Repair excels at a variety of projects including plumbing, minor electoral, carpentry and disability access (follow link below for a list of types of work covered).
For more information, including how to use the program, visit Home Repair. (Note: Unfortunately, we're unavailable for painting, yard work, and major home repairs, such as roofing). For Major home repairs and free weatherization contact Homewise, (206) 684-0244
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Running Club
Every Saturday, 8:00 a.m.
Innis Arden Clubhouse Parking Lot
A new running club has been formed to take advantage of this healthy exercise. This free club, for runners of all abilities, has runs from 4 to 10+ miles through Innis Arden, Richmond Beach, Woodway and Edmonds. Water is provided on the runs and refreshments afterwards.
Sponsored by North Seattle Runners
More info: NorthSeattleRunners.weebly.com
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Smart911.com launches here in King County!
Voluntary, user-entered safety profiles can provide critical information to 9-1-1 centers and emergency responders when help is needed
In an emergency, seconds count. Making sure 9-1-1 call-takers and emergency responders have all the information they need can mean the difference between life and death. To assist in this critical task, King County is launching "Smart911," a supplemental data service that allows residents to create a personal safety profile in a secure database. That information can then be used to assist 9-1-1 call-takers and responders in the field. "With this new tool, 9-1-1 call-takers can locate callers and send help to the right place more efficiently," said King County Executive Dow Constantine. "It's especially effective for users of cell phones, whose locations cannot be pinpointed as they can with landlines."
Check out this new service for our community members. Very useful for cell phone users and especially for those with a disability or medical condition that you may want medic to be aware of. You can choose your language of choice also for those who English isn't their primary language. Read the full article for info. You can add your work address also, information about your address that may be useful for fire or police responders to know, your child's disability – like an autistic child who may hide from arriving Fire or Police responders.
Read the full Press Release from King County
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Help Prevent Burglaries
From the City:
Shoreline Police report an increase in residential and commercial burglaries in 2012 compared to this time of year in 2011.
Alert residents play a significant role in helping to reduce crime and catching suspects. See Be Aware or Visit the Block Watch and Business Watch sections of the police webpage for more information. More information...
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Looking for Adopt-A-Drain Volunteers
From the City:
You can help make sure rain water reaches the storm drain system by removing leaves and debris, which reduces the chance of flooding in yards and homes in your neighborhood. More information...
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Richmond Beach Community News Receives National Recognition
For the second year in a row, Richmond Beach Community Association received a Gold Level Award for newspaper excellence in the Neighborhoods, USA, Neighborhood Newsletter Competition.
The Richmond Beach Community News monthly newspaper is produced entirely by volunteers and funded by advertising revenue and membership dues. By becoming a member of RBCA, you are helping support this award-winning newspaper which is mailed to every Richmond Beach resident, free of charge, from September through June. To become a member, visit our Membership webpage.
Richmond Beach Community News, a publication of Richmond Beach Community Association, has been awarded Gold Level recognition in the 2011 & 2012 Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) Neighborhood Newsletter Competition at the organization's annual conference.
The Newsletter Competition acknowledged excellence in neighborhood newsletters, which are a vital communication tool for neighborhood news and activities. The competition featured two categories: electronic format and printed format, with gold, silver and bronze level awards in each category. Entries were evaluated by a jury panel, which used a list of criteria that included content, layout, and overall appearance.
2011 was the first year that this competition was held by the NUSA.
The Richmond Beach Community Association publishes the newspaper to publicize its events and provide news and information of community interest to Richmond Beach residents. The newspaper is a monthly publication that is delivered free of charge to more than 2500 households in the neighborhood; an additional 500 papers are placed in local businesses. The paper is entirely volunteer-run, with a small staff of Editor, Marge Mueller; Information Officer, Sheri Ashleman; Advertising Manager, Tony Flock; Billing Manager, Ted Mueller; Treasurer, Christie Wishaar; and Circulation Managers, John Durgin and John Thielke. More than a dozen contributors provide news articles, features, calendar items, humor and photos. It is financially supported by advertising.
Read electronic copies of the award-winning Richmond Beach Community News.
Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) is a national non-profit organization committed to building and strengthening neighborhood organizations. Each year the NUSA Board of Directors recognizes the commitment and work of neighborhoods presenting awards in several categories, such as the Neighborhood of the Year, Best Neighborhood Program, Who's Who in America's Neighborhoods, Social Revitalization, and Physical Revitalization. The "Neighborhood of the Year" award has been presented since 1984 as a collective "thank you" for the hard work by neighborhoods, and is the only national award given on an ongoing basis to neighborhood organizations for their self-help initiatives. For more information about the NUSA "Neighborhood Newsletter" award, please visit their website at www.NUSA.org.
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More Praise for Richmond Beach
A recent blog entry identifies Richmond Beach as a maritime tourist destination.
To read more, go to http://blog.4culture.org/2012/05/destination-maritime-richmond-beach-saltwater-park
4Culture, the cultural services agency for King County, is committed to making our region stronger by supporting citizens and groups who preserve our shared heritage, and create arts and cultural opportunities for residents and visitors.
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Solicitors in Shoreline
From the City:
Recently there has been a flurry of activity with solicitors getting licensed to go door-to-door in Shoreline. It's important to know that licensed solicitors are legal in Shoreline. Link here to crime prevention tips for citizens to protect themselves against unscrupulous solicitors: Solicitors: Someone's Knocking
Background: The City of Shoreline has a municipal ordinance regulating the activities of sales people and solicitors (Shoreline Municipal Code 5.07). It requires for-profit solicitors and "Master Solicitors" who employ them to file a written application for a license with the Shoreline City Clerk and carry the license at all times when soliciting or canvassing. Solicitors must produce the license when requested by persons being solicited, police or City officials.
Currently there are three organizations who have filed appropriate paperwork with the City of Shoreline Clerk's Office:
- Evergreen Tree Care – 2 licensed solicitors
- ARM Security, Inc. aka Vivint, Inc. – 16 licensed solicitors
- United States Mission Corporation (non-profit corporation which has to have non-profit documentation on file, but non-profit solicitors do not have to carry a license)
For more information about solicitation regulations, call the Shoreline City Clerk's Office at (206) 801-2230, or refer to Shoreline Municipal Code 5.07. Find out which solicitors have a current license: Solicitors: Someone's Knocking (Link to current Solicitor List near end of that information). To report solicitor violations, call Shoreline Police Non-Emergency at (206) 296-3311.
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis) is at High Levels in King County and Washington State. Get Protected!
Update:
King County pharmacies now offering low-cost whooping cough vaccine for uninsured
Whooping cough continues at high levels in King County and vaccine is the best protection against the disease. Local QFC and Bartell Drugs pharmacies are now offering low-cost adult whooping cough booster shots (known as Tdap vaccine). Click the link below for more information about whooping cough (pertussis) and where to get the vaccine.
From the City:
Whooping cough is a very contagious cough illness. It is spread through droplets from the mouth and nose when a person with pertussis coughs, sneezes, or talks. Young infants are at highest risk for severe illness, hospitalization and death from whooping cough. For more information on immunizations, see Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
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Front Desk / Reception Volunteer at Shoreline City Hall
Would you like to greet people, answer phones and provide great customer service?
The City of Shoreline is looking for volunteers to assist with reception in our beautiful City Hall. The bright new building was designed with a central reception area, and the City is looking for friendly volunteers who can forward calls, answer questions and provide customer service to visitors and callers.
Volunteers would primarily provide reception duties in-person and on the phone to the general public and City staff. Depending on the volunteer's skills and the workload in the Clerk's Office, other minor duties may include computer data entry, issuance of pet licenses, and other office functions such as copying, faxing, filing and mailing.
The ideal volunteer will possess good interpersonal communication skills; a commitment to excellent customer service; an ability to work both independently and as part of the team; word processing skills and an interest in City government.
Volunteers must be willing to commit to at least one four-hour shift per week, 9-1 or 1-5 weekdays, for a period of one year.
For an application or more information, please contact Nora Smith, (206) 801-2253 or nsmith@shorelinewa.gov.
Planting in the Right-of-Way Has Gotten Easier
Gardening is a very popular activity in Shoreline and one that the City supports.
Over the years, more and more residents have expressed their strong desire to plant flowers, vegetable gardens or other small plants in the City right-of-way that borders their property. Until now, residents had to pay a fee and obtain a permit to do so. Often such plantings can be accomplished without impacting the safety of our residents or the environment. However, the City needs to ensure that anything in the City's right-of-way does not impact a driver's vision, water drainage or pedestrian access.
In response to residents' requests to make planting in the right-of-way easier the City has streamlined the procedures, eliminating the fee and permit requirements. Now residents can follow the criteria outlined in a handout titled Planting in the Right-of-Way and fill out and submit a simple Notice of Planting form. The handout and form can be found on the City's website on the Planning Department's Development Handouts page or by the Permitting Desk at City Hall.
Residents may plant vegetables or small plants in the right-of-way as long as they meet setback and height guidelines and do not impede pedestrian traffic or impact drainage. Please note that this does not include planter boxes, trees of any kind, or other structures or hardscapes. To plant trees or construct in the right-of-way, residents must still obtain a permit. To learn more about planting in the right-of-way, visit Development Handouts, scroll down and open "Planting in the Right-of-Way" for Guidelines and Notification form.
For more information, contact Construction Inspection Services Supervisor Paul Laine at (206) 801-2470, plaine@shorelinewa.gov.
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Are You 50+? Classes Available at Shoreline Community College
The fastest growing segment of the labor market is the 50+ worker.
This program offers courses to those who are fifty years of age and older who want to or are being required to return to work or change careers. See Plus Fifty for more information.
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Our Shoreline
Here's your opportunity to photograph images of Shoreline and share them with the community.
Have you ever seen an image and wished you had a camera to capture it? Whether it's a person, wildlife, landscapes, or unique places, there are scenes that we wished we could've captured and shared with others.
We're looking for images that exemplify "Our Shoreline." Your "Our Shoreline" photos may fall into one or more categories including: People; Animals and Wildlife; Nature and Landscapes; and Places (examples include parks, trails, storefronts, etc.). Submitted photos may be featured in an issue of Currents (the City's monthly newsletter,) the Parks and Recreation Guide, the City's government access TV channel, or the City's website.
To share an image, go to www.ShorelineWA.gov/Photos and use the upload tool. Thank you!
For questions or comments, please contact Tavia Tan, Communications Program, at ttan@shorelinewa.gov or (206) 801-2226
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Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Shuttle
Need to buy groceries? Run an errand? Go to the doctor? The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Shuttle is a free door to door van service. Seniors 55 and older and people with disabilities or special needs can ride the van. There are no forms to fill out or special requirements.
The van is lift equipped for people who have difficulty using stairs or use a mobility aid, such as a wheelchair or scooter. The Shuttle operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Called the "Hyde Shuttles", in honor of Lillian May Hyde, whose bequest provides partial funding for the program, the service also helps connect residents with their loved ones in several communities in King County. A Shoreline rider describes the benefit to her of the program: "the Hyde Shuttle has been a real blessing to me – I'm able to visit my husband in the nursing home a few times week. This has really added to my life."
To book your ride or to find out how to become a volunteer driver, call (206) 727-6262.
Shoreline Fire Department is now on Facebook and Twitter
Become a Facebook fan by visiting Shoreline Fire page and hitting the "like" button...and for Twitter, search for ShorelineFire.
We will be using these forms of communication in the months to come and we plan on using them extensively in the event of a disaster in our area. Find out about what we're doing around town, important safety information and be the first to see our news releases!
Shoreline Fire Department's web site
Shoreline Fire Department at Facebook
Shoreline Fire Department at Twitter
For more information: Melanie Granfors, (206) 533-6500 or mgranfors@shorelinefire.com.
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Porch Parties
"Meet the Neighbors" from Parade.com
When Jodi Lee, a librarian, bought a home in 2004 near downtown Columbus, Ohio, neighbors told her about "Wednesdays on the Porch." From the first week after Memorial Day through early fall, residents take turns hosting a weekly porch party for their neighbors. It is a way to get to know one another, exchange information, and keep in touch. Jodi was encouraged to host one. She followed the advice and, a few weeks later, on her own front porch, met her neighbor Bill Sieloff. Four years later, he became her husband. "The wedding was almost like a Wednesday on the Porch," Jodi recalls, "so many neighbors were there."
Doug Motz, one of the founders, estimates that since these Wednesdays began eight years ago, about 75 different families have held more than 130 porch parties in the neighborhood. "It's a time for sharing—opinions on new restaurants, how to find good painters and home-repair people—but it's primarily social," Motz says. "And the nice thing is, the hosts don't have to worry about cleaning up inside." For the rest of the article, see Porch Parties.
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Register for Reverse 9-1-1
Messages you don't want to miss!
You know to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. But did you know that the 9-1-1 system can be used to call you in an emergency? It can. It's called Reverse 9-1-1.
The City of Shoreline encourages everyone to register their phone numbers with Reverse 9-1-1. It allows for residents and businesses to receive an alert in the event of hazardous materials spill, evacuations, severe weather conditions, flood, crime, boil water advisories and other critical notifications—messages you, your family and your business don't want to miss.
To register, go to www.NORCOM.org/reverse911.cfm to fill out a form online or call the Emergency 911 Dispatch Center-NORCOM during regular business hours at (425) 577-5700.
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Sign Up for City E-News
Get your City of Shoreline news delivered right to your inbox where you can read it at your leisure.
To join the City of Shoreline's mailing list, visit the website at www.ShorelineWA.gov. There on the home page--in the bottom right-hand corner--you can type your email address in the box and then click on the Submit button to sign up for City E-News.
The Power of One Senior Volunteer Program
This program recruits and matches people 55 and older as volunteers in Shoreline public schools.
Syre Elementary is currently looking for volunteers to help out in its kindergarten classes. They could use help every day of the week.
Highland Terrace Elementary is working on launching a lunchtime homework help center and needs tutors and mentors who can provide support and encouragement to students who need it. They are looking for people who can give an hour at least once a week.
This is a great opportunity to get involved with the local school community, while helping kids who really need the support.
Sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center
More info: Karen Kessinger, Volunteer Coordinator, 365-1169 or karen.kessinger@shorelineschools.org
"Shoreline Area News" Launches, Seeks Volunteer Writers and Photographers
We have added a permanent link on our website to the Shoreline Area News under Community Tips.
From their website:
"The Shoreline Area News officially launched its website, Thursday, November 5, 2009, in response to the demise of the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Enterprise edition. The News is located at www.ShorelineAreaNews.com and covers the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Created by artist and designer Sonya Reasor, community activist Diane Hettrick, and Enterprise politics writer Evan Smith, the News hopes to be a central location for information for and about the two cities. Volunteer writers and photographers are welcome and residents are encouraged to send information about events and activities to: Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com"
And more details from Diane Hettrick:
"We are posting new information every day. The newest article goes to the front page, and to the appropriate tab. Remember to Refresh or Reload your web page each time you look or you won't see the newest articles. We are very excited about the News and see more possibilities for it every day. We want to thoroughly cover Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, but include things in surrounding areas that residents would want to participate in. Our art and technical editor is fabulous - take a look at the fair trade flyer - she did that.
We are looking for people to cover more sports. We have a couple of volunteers but there are a lot of sports in the area.
We will take articles from you - human interest stuff, things about Shoreline or LFP, an enthusiastic review of your favorite shop or restaurant. Here are things we would like to see: meeting notices for PTA's, meeting notices for neighborhood associations, personal reports from sporting events (with a picture of your kid - we don't care if s/he is the star or not!), church events open to the public, school activities (with a photo of whatever group with your kid front and center), wedding notices, engagements, baby announcements, anniversaries, military milestones and obituaries. Of course all of these with pictures - and yes, it's absolutely fair for obits to have a picture of the person when they were young and good-looking.
Send information for the News to Editor@ShorelineAreaNews.com.
Please send photos, if you can. They don't have to be professional-grade - cell-phone photos look good. If you can turn it into a jpg it's good.
And it would be very good to have information after the event, with photos. Look at
the Day of Caring from Meridian Park neighborhood - perfect example. Just make sure that people are ok with having their photo on the web, and get names of people in the photo as well as the person who took the photo."
More info: Visit www.ShorelineAreaNews.com
Articles On This Page:
- Shoreline's 2nd Annual Million Stair Challenge starts in June at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
- Garden Tour Coordinator Sought
- Newspaper Editor Sought
- Beach Glass: Hidden Art in Richmond Beach
- Job Opportunities - City of Shoreline
- Funding shortfall could affect two-thirds of Metro routes
- Sound Transit Light Rail Station Development at 185th and I-5
- Hopelink recruiting volunteers for ESL programs in Shoreline
- Energy Assistance Programs Available to Shoreline Residents
- Local Star Parties at Paramount Park
- Volunteer Walk Leaders Wanted
- ALERT: Door to Door Alarm Salesman Is Not From The City of Shoreline
- 2012 Citizen Satifaction Survey Results
- Minor Home Repair—Accessibility, safety, and livability
- Running Club
- Smart911.com launches here in King County!
- Help Prevent Burglaries
- Looking for Adopt-A-Drain Volunteers
- Richmond Beach Community News Receives National Recognition
- More Praise for Richmond Beach
- Solicitors in Shoreline
- Whooping Cough (Pertussis) is at High Levels in King County and Washington State. Get Protected!
- Front Desk / Reception Volunteer at Shoreline City Hall
- Planting in the Right-of-Way Has Gotten Easier
- Are You 50+? Classes Available at Shoreline Community College
- Our Shoreline
- Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Shuttle
- Shoreline Fire Department is now on Facebook and Twitter
- Porch Parties
- Register for Reverse 9-1-1
- Sign Up for City E-News
- The Power of One Senior Volunteer Program
- "Shoreline Area News" Launches, Seeks Volunteer Writers and Photographers
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