Shoreline/LFP city briefs

City briefs for the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park can be sent to brice@heraldnet.com or mailed to 4303 198th St. SW, Lynnwood, Wash. 98036, attention Pamela Brice. E-mail is preferred. Include contact name with area code for publication in the newspaper. Briefs are printed on a space-available basis.

Seniors on cable channel 21

Shoreline’s government access channel, cable channel 21, is now broadcasting “Our Amazing Seniors,” a video produced by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center. “Our Amazing Seniors” can be viewed daily at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Shoreline also broadcasts City Council meetings Wednesday through Sunday at noon and 8 p.m. Shoreline’s government access channel is only available to cable customers who live within the Shoreline city boundaries.

Possible lane closure June 16

Motorists are warned to anticipate traffic delays and possible lane closures on Dayton Ave. at N. 175th St. in Shoreline the week of June 16.

The city of Shoreline is inspecting an existing retention wall to determine the options for repairing or replacing it. If lane closures are necessary they will be limited to the hours between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

For more information, call the Shoreline Customer Response Team at 206-546-1700.

Grace Cole preserve clean-up

The Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation is planning a clean-up workday at the Grace Cole Nature Preserve from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14. The plan is to remove invasive plants and fill in holes. Wear long sleeves and bring gloves, pruning shears, wheelbarrows, shovels and picks.

Comments sought on parks services

The city of Shoreline is surveying residents to help create a plan for the future and to determine their satisfaction with city parks.

A comprehensive survey was mailed to randomly selected Shoreline households this week. Residents will be asked to rate their satisfaction with Shoreline’s existing parks, recreational facilities and cultural opportunities, and to identify unmet needs.

The survey is part of a yearlong planning process under the city’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space plan. This plan is updated every five years and guides future development of Shoreline’s parks system.

“The survey is a tool to evaluate how we can best serve our community,” said Wendy Barry, Shoreline’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director. “We view the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department as a customer service business. Every few years we update our plans and priorities to make sure we are continuing to meet the changing needs of Shoreline citizens.”

The results will be added to other community input the city is gathering through stakeholder meetings, focus groups and community meetings. All information will be reviewed by the city to determine future parks priorities and needs. For more information about Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, contact Wendy Barry at 206-546-3921.

Police start

Party Patrol

Because high school graduation time is approaching, Shoreline Police will begin deploying special emphasis patrols to focus on and enforce liquor law violations involving underage drinking.

These special patrols are being scheduled to coincide with the end of the school year, when there has historically been a significant increase in the occurrence of drinking parties and the related assaults, drunk driving accidents and deaths. These patrols will be adopting a “zero tolerance” policy towards any liquor related crimes which they encounter, said police.

LFP Picnic in Park calls for artists

Lake Forest Park is planning its annual Picnic in the Park on July 26 and 27 and is calling for crafters, photographers, and gardeners, and other vendors to set up booths.

For more information and a registration form see the city website at www.cityoflfp.com.

Call for artists, crafters, writers

The Shoreline Arts Festival is looking for artists, writers and crafters for the 13th annual event on June 28 and 29 at the Shoreline Center.

Juried sections include 2-D art, sculpture, artisan crafts photography, literature, and craft booths. The festival features two days of music, dance, theatre, literary arts, visual arts, and food, plus the Shoreline Philippine Festival and Student Film Festival. This creative community event, sponsored by the Shoreline-LFP Arts Council. Call 206-417-4645 or visit our website at www.shorelinearts.net for an application, deadlines or additional information.

Father’s Day community event

CRISTA Campus is celebrating a Car Show on Father’s Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at 19303 Fremont Ave. N in Shoreline.

The community is invited to relive the golden era of automobiles. There will be Antique, classic, vintage and street rods. The event is free to the public and it costs $10 to register a car. Registration starts at 8am. Barbecue and other refreshments will be available for purchase.

Proceeds will go to World Concern, a ministry of CRISTA that provides life, opportunity and hope to families in need worldwide. For more information, call 206-546-7200.