Recycle Fest on April 30, 2011

From the City of Shoreline's website:

New Recycle Fest Event coming soon

Saturday, April 30
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Shoreline Park & Ride
18821 Aurora Ave N

In order to provide new opportunities for residents to recycle, the City is updating the annual Clean Sweep events with a new name and a new focus. At Recycle Fest, you will be able to recycle items that don’t normally go in your recycle bin. Bring the Styrofoam you have been saving, as well as the bicycle that your children out-grew many years ago. If you recently remodeled your home, you will be able to bring that old toilet, carpet and roofing material to recycle.
Recycle Fest will be free for all Shoreline residents. Proof of residency will be required. Note that only pick-up trucks or smaller vehicles will be allowed to enter. If you are hauling items on behalf of a neighbor or want to bring a trailer, call (206) 801-2455 for approval prior to the event. Garbage and yard waste will not be accepted. Check the event flyer coming in the mail for acceptable items.
Recycle Fest is sponsored in cooperation with the King County Solid Waste Division, the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County and the Washington State Department of Ecology. For more information, contact the Shoreline Customer Response Team at (206) 801-2700.

ITEMS TO BRING:

• Home remodeling debris: carpet, porcelain and drywall
• Scrap metal: lawn mowers, ovens, stoves, hot water heaters, washers, dryers and barbeques. (Remove all non-metal parts and drain all liquids. No refrigerators, freezers or air conditioners.)
• Concrete, asphalt and rock 
• Roofing shingles: asphalt and wood 
• Small electronics: phones, computer mice, keyboards, printers, adapters, etc. (No TVs, computers or monitors.) 
• Cardboard 
• Plate glass 
• Bicycles 
• Motor oil, antifreeze and filters
• Styrofoam blocks and packing peanuts 

Click here to see the City's webpage about this event

Earth Day Every Day Event at Central Market

Earth Day Every Day Event
Saturday, April 16, 2011 Central Market

To coincide with worldwide Earth Day celebrations in April, the City of Shoreline and Shoreline Central Market co-host the popular Earth Day Every Day Event. Being an event that offers something new every year, 1,500+ participants come to learn about a variety of eco-living tips and to receive tools for the home and yard. Knowledgeable volunteers and staff are available during the event to answer questions about composting and other sustainable practices.

Shoreline's 2011 Teacher of the Year: Becky Edy of Highland Terrace

'Becky Edy, fourth grade teacher at Highland Terrace Elementary, has been selected as the 2011 Shoreline School District Teacher of the Year.

"Becky is an extraordinary teacher who creates individualized learning experiences for all of her students in a highly personalized and caring environment," her nomination read in part. "She is adored by her students, valued by parents and admired by her colleagues. On top of it all, Becky is a lifelong learner; she is always looking for new and better ways to provide the best education possible for her students."

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Shorecrest High School's Astronomy Night 2011

This info is from the Shorecrest PTSA:


Astronomy Night on Tuesday, April 12th, at 7:00pm

Shorecrest High School's annual Astronomy Night is just around the corner! Enjoy a family evening complete with games, art projects, food and more. This entertaining and educational event appeals to everyone, from the budding astronomer to the inquisitive student. 

Join us on Tuesday, April 12th at 7pm in the Shorecrest Cafeteria. 

There will be a planetarium, cosmic bowling, a cake walk, star watching and you'll be able to take home your artistic creations! Astronomy Night is free, and it will happen rain or shine!

Shoreline Community College has a plan to cut nearly $3.1 million from the 2011-12 budget.

From the Shoreline Community College website:

At an all-campus meeting on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, Shoreline President Lee Lambert labeled the plan a “final draft plan” that includes some impacts to 36 positions. Of that number, 11 faculty members are identified for reduction-in-force proceedings along with two retirements and two contract non-renewals. Three administrators would be laid off, two positions are being downgraded, one vacant position eliminated, one reduced time and one shifted to non-state funds. For classified employees, there were no layoffs, but seven vacant positions are slated for elimination, four reduced time and one retirement.

Click here to see the full story at SCC's website