There’s still time for students to enroll in August Arts Camp 2009, which runs 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 10 to 14 at Meridian Park School.
Students who finished third to sixth grade this year can take classes in puppet-making, drama, painting, drawing and steel drums with teacher-artists. The camp culminates Friday, Aug. 14 with a dance and drama performance and a show of student art work.
Tuition is $200 per child. The camp is sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council.
To enroll, download a sign-up sheet at www.shorelinearts.net, send an e-mail to dina@shorelinearts.net or call 206-417-4645.
For more information, see www.shorelinearts.net.
Paramedic honored at Safeco Field
Sylvia Feder, King County Medic One, has been selected by Medic One Foundation to receive “Spirit of Team Play” Award at Sept. 18 Seattle Mariners game. Sponsored by Philips Healthcare, the Seattle Mariners and the Medic One Foundation, the annual award recognizes paramedics who show exemplary commitment to teamwork, integrity, compassion and commitment to serving their communities.
Nominations for the award were submitted by paramedics and firefighters throughout King and South Snohomish counties.
“Sylvia is very deserving of this award,” said South King Fire &Rescue assistant chief of operations, Ed Plumlee. “She is confidant, tactful and empathetic to every patient and works with an openness that allows those around her to contribute positively to the care of the patient.”
The presentation of the award will be part of the Seattle Mariners pre-game activities at Safeco Field, as part of a Mariners 2009 home-game program with Philips and the Medic One Foundation.
Back to School drive at the market
A donation drive for the Back to School Consortium will occur at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market on Aug. 9. Donations of money, school supplies and hygiene supplies will be collected during the market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The most needed items are: backpacks, pencil pouches, composition notebooks, wide and narrow markers, fullsize toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair conditioner, deodorant (boys and girls), new socks (boys and girls), and new boxers (boys, all sizes). All money donated goes directly to buying supplies for kids.
Last year 2,200 students received free/reduced price lunches in Shoreline, and 660 children attended the back to school event. This year, the Back to School Consortium hopes to provide supplies and other support for at least 1,000 kids at the back to school event on Aug. 29 from 1-3 p.m.
Families can register through August 21 at www.btsconsortium.org or by calling 206-393-4916 and leaving a message.
Ice Cream Social is coming
A warm summer afternoon, ice cream, good music and play things for the younger set equals the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association Ice Cream Social at the Paramount Park playfield and picnic shelter again this year.
On Aug. 13, the Ridgecrest Association will host the event as a way to enjoy a great summer afternoon and converse with many neighbors.
Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and last until dusk. The event is free and all Ridgecrest area residents are welcome. Please bring the invitation received in the mail to the event.
A huge inflatable will be available for the kids and a visit from the Pirates of Treasure Island is to be expected. The Around the Sound Community Band will provide the music. Barring events beyond their control the Shoreline Police and Fire Departments can be expected as well.
Paramount Park is located along NE 155th St. between 8th and 10th Ave. NE.
For additional information, call Patty Hale 206-365-8596. Donations of cash or non-perishables to Hopelink Food Bank will be accepted.
Get your luau tickets
Ticket sales for this year’s Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center Aloha Luau begin on Aug. 17 at the Senior Center. They can be purchased for $16 at the center’s front desk for seniors age 55 and older. Adult tickets are $18 and $8 for children under age 12.
The luau feast will be held at St. Mark’s Church Social Hall, 18033 15th Place NE, in Shoreline and include music and dancing, featuring the Shoreline-LFP Kupunas and Hokulani’s Hula Studio students.
For more information call the Senior Center at 206-365-1536. The Senior Center is located at 18560 First Ave. NE. in Shoreline.
Firefighters raise $3.5K for MDA
Fire Fighters from the Shoreline Fire Department were out collecting donations in their boots for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) on July 16. This year, nine Shoreline Fire Fighters stood at street corners and intersections, collecting donations from generous passers-by and motorists. The total amount raised for the weekend’s Fill the Boot was $3,559 – up from last year’s campaign, which raised $3,179.
This is the Shoreline Department’s third year participating in Fill the Boot, a 55-year partnership between MDA and local Fire Departments. Proceeds raised during the street side campaign will help support MDA services and research programs, including transportation services, support groups and local clinics.
Fire Fighters have filled the boot for MDA since 1954, raising more than $167 million.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors. MDA maintains clinics for area adults and children affected by neuromuscular diseases at Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and the University of Washington Medical Center.
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