Shoreline Inclement weather closures and cancellations 1/17/2012

Inclement weather closures and cancellations  ( from http://shorelinewa.gov/index.aspx?page=21&recordid=1019&returnURL=%2findex.aspx )

Posted Date: 1/17/2012

Due to the snow, the following cancellations and closures are in effect for Tuesday, Jan. 17:

• City Hall is open.
• The City Council meeting has been cancelled.
• All classes and programs at Spartan Recreation Center have been cancelled.
• Spartan Recreation Center will close at 5:00 p.m.
• Afternoon and evening classes and programs at Shoreline Pool have been cancelled.
• Shoreline Pool will close at 5:00 p.m.
• The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association meeting and the public meeting with the Shoreline Parks Department discussing Echo Lake have been cancelled.
• All programs at the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center are cancelled and the facility is closed.

Help design Echo Lake Park on Tuesday

From: Echo Lake Neighborhood Association

We have been waiting for years for Echo Lake Park to be redesigned and
upgraded - and finally it is our turn.

Please join us this Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 7-9pm at Shoreline
City Hall in the City Council Chambers as we meet with Maureen
Colaizzi, Parks Project Coordinator, to let her know what we want from
our park.

More tables?
More benches?
A picnic shelter?
A level playing field?
Play equipment for children?

Maybe a rock wall you could sit on by the lake - or more shoreline?
Definitely a nicer restroom.

A water fountain for people and dogs?

Let your imagination go.

And in other news ...

Our wall mural at 1st NE and NE 205th is old and tired.  We have loved
it for years, but now it's time to let it go.
Is there someone who would like to be the coordinator to shepherd the
process of getting a replacement mural?  There will be a lot of help -
but we need someone from the neighborhood to be in charge.

Send us an email - tell us your background as a volunteer or professional.

Your ELNA Board

Sunset pARTy! on Saturday, September 17, 2011

A message from: Friends of Sunset Park

Dear friends and neighbors -
Find your inner artist at the Sunset pARTy! on Saturday, September 17,
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sunset School property at 17800 10th
Ave. in Shoreline.

With the expert guidance of local artist Mona Fairbanks, Shoreline
neighbors of all ages will join together to create a beautiful
community art installation to spruce upour future Sunset Park.

Come by for lunch, catch up with your neighbors, and grab a paintbrush!

You can help select the art project for the day by visiting
http://friendsofsunsetpark.com between August 26 to 31 to see the
proposed designs and share your comments.

Thanks for your interest and support.   We hope to see you on the 17th!

Sincerely,
Friends of Sunset Park

Low-tide Beach Walks in Shoreline for June & July 2011

The City of Shoreline's website says:

Explore and investigate the fascinating world of marine beaches at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park during low tides and observe seastars, crabs and others who live in Puget Sound. Join our beach naturalists for these fun, free and informative beach walks. Dress for the weather. Waterproof footwear is recommended.

Click here to see the details

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."

Click here for more

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

Free forum on families, teens & choices around drugs, alcohol and tobacco

Making Healthy Choices: A Free Community Dinner and Educational Event
Tuesday, March 29, 6:15 PM, Shoreline Center, Shoreline Room.

 This is forum focused on families, teens and choices around drugs, alcohol and tobacco

 
Featuring: 
Eric Munson and Heidi's Promise
Panel of community and agency resource professionals
Students who make a difference in their communities 
And DOOR PRIZES!
 
Where: 
Shoreline Center in the Shoreline Room
 
When:
Tuesday March 29th 
6:15 - 8:00 PM
 
What to Expect:
Dinner 
Discussion of Community, Family and Teen Needs
Presentation with Eric Munson
Question and Answer session with community professionals
 
Who is invited:
Students, Parents, Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, School
Professionals, Community Members, Chemical Dependency
Professionals, Mental Health Professionals, Community
Resource Members
 
This is a free event!
Sponsored by Center for Human Services, Partners in
Prevention and Shoreline Schools.
 
For more information please contact: 

Shoreline School District Drug and Alcohol Specialists:
* Jennifer Yost, Shorecrest High School 
206.393.4313
jennifer.yost@shorelineschools.org

* Devin Rodger, Shorewood High School/Einstein Middle School 
206-393-6899
 HYPERLINK "mailto:devin.rodger@shorelineschools.org"
devin.rodger@shorelineschools.org

* Jessica Pickert, Kellogg Middle School
206-393-4793
jessica.pickert@shorelineschools.org
 
Center for Human Services, Partners in Prevention:
* Danielle Bock
206-631-8804
danielle@chs-nw.org