Citizens appointed to trail committee
Thirteen citizens have been appointed to a group to advise King County on a Burke-Gilman Trail redevelopment study for the section that runs through Lake Forest Park, the oldest section of the trail.
The group will be asked to make recommendations on the study, and provide input on design, safety, liability, maintenance, enforcement and environmental concerns.
Members are Tim Ahern, Kate Comtois, Gary Elmer, Tom French, Mark Gibbons, Sandy Koppenol, Michelle LeMoine, Dean Peterson, Jon Skamser, Alison Starling, Stuart Strand, Jeff Weissman and Mark Withers.
Wene named to disability council
The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council welcomed two new Governor-appointed members to its 33-member council, including Laethan Wene, of Shoreline. Wene will hold a three-year term and is eligible for reappointment for a second term. The council consists of self-advocates (people with developmental disabilities themselves), family members or guardians, service providers and government agency representatives.
Wene, 30, joins the council as a self-advocate. He has volunteer experience with the L.E.A.P. project through the Arc of King County, Shoreline City Council, Banchero Friends Services, Special Olympics and his church. He has worked in maintenance and janitorial services for more than a dozen years and currently is employed with Arby’s in Edmonds. He is a 1993-graduate of Edmonds-Woodway High School.
The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council ensures that people with developmental disabilities receive the support, treatment and other services necessary to enable them to achieve their maximum potential.
Holiday bazaar at Curves in LFP
 Members of Lake Forest Park Curves are hosting a holiday bazaar from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, featuring a variety of gift items including children’s sweaters, jewelry, handmade cards, scarves, and other crafts.
The bazaar will be held at Lake Forest Park Curves located between the florist and toy store, near Third Place Books, on the upper level of the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre.
For more information, call 206-361-0800.
Charity food drive for Thanksgiving
A Thanksgiving food drive is being sponsored by Ryan Chiropractic Office, located at 18820 Aurora Ave. N., Suite 102, Shoreline.
Non-perishable food items can be dropped off from 9 a.m. until noon and 2-6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
For more information, call 206-546-2205.
Join a confident communicator club
Confident Communicators Toastmasters Club, a communication and leadership group, meets 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. every Wednesday at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, located at 195th and Ashworth N., Shoreline.
For more information, visit www.confidentcommunicators.org or call Monica 206-200-3945 or Steve 425-357-8303.
Volunteers needed to drive shuttles
What would you do if you were unable to drive a car, could not take the bus, and needed to run errands such as food shopping and banking? Senior Services Transportation Program provides a solution: the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Shuttle.
The shuttle transports seniors from their homes to the senior center and local destinations such as medical offices and grocery stores. Solely driven by volunteers, many seniors rely on this free service to help them stay healthy and independent. To sustain this valuable service, Senior Services needs more volunteer drivers.
The shuttle runs weekdays and volunteers choose the shifts they wish to drive. No lifting or bearing of weight is involved and drivers do not need a special driver’s license. Volunteer drivers must be over 25 years old, hold a valid driver’s license, and have no at-fault accidents during the past three years. Free training is provided.
For more information, call the shuttle manager at 206-727-6262 or apply online at www.seniorservices.org.
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