February may be a short month, but it is long on opportunities to learn and engage with your community!

Provide your input on the future of Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Arts in Shoreline
Tell us what's important to you!
Please visit the Online Open House by February 5, 2023 to tell us what's important to you about parks, community centers, arts and events. Your voice will help decide where and how to improve Shoreline parks and natural areas and help determine what kind of programs, art, and events the City offers.

Proposed Bus Route Changes: How Will Changes Impact You?
As link light rail extends to Lynnwood, the Lynnwood Link Connections mobility project will address changing transit needs and improve mobility options for communities in northwest King County and southwest Snohomish County. Metro is collaborating with Sound Transit and Community Transit, among other partners, to coordinate bus routes based on feedback from communities. Several routes in Shoreline are affected. Sign up for notifications and take the survey to comment on upcoming proposed routes/changes for when light rail opens in 2024 at the Lynnwood Link Connections web page.

You will also have an opportunity to provide input at a Metro Transit Information Session at the Shoreline Library on Thursday, February 2. See the calendar below for details.

Community Information Sessions About Shoreline School District Budget
A series of four community information sessions will be held over the coming weeks to bring awareness across the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park communities to the budget challenges the school district is facing. Interested residents, staff, families, and students may attend any session that works for their schedule.
*Tuesday, January 31, 7-8:00 pm
Einstein Middle School Commons, 19343 3rd Ave. NW, Shoreline, WA 98177
*Wednesday, February 1, 5-6:00 pm
Kellogg Middle School Commons, 16045 25th Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
*Friday, February 10, 12:30-1:30 pm, via Zoom
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://ssd412-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IGU9pvbDRw2WAJ5BGyDVUQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
*Wednesday, February 15, 6-7:00 pm
Shoreline Room, Shoreline Center (north end of the building), 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Superintendent Susana Reyes will share information about the financial situation of the district, the contributing factors, and our need to rebalance revenue and expenditures for the 2023-24 school year and beyond. Please join us. Your thoughts and questions are welcome. Learn more about the 2023-24 Shoreline Schools budget outlook. If you would like to request an interpreter at one of our information sessions, please email kathie.schindler@ssd412.org no later than 24 hours before the session you plan to attend.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is back in full swing. From Line Dancing to Zumba, there are classes for everyone to stay fit. Check out the schedule and register soon. 

Shoreline Community College Continuing Education registration is open! 
Expand your knowledge, explore a longtime interest, and meet new friends in our community! Whether you're interested in finding a new hobby or meeting a professional goal, Shoreline Community College Continuing Education something for everyone, including community band and youth programs. Choose from a variety of courses taught by passionate educators and subject matter experts. For details, check out the webpage.

ShoreLake Arts Pay What You Can Arts Classes for Kids
8-week art classes:  February 11, 18, 25, March 18, 25, and April 1, 8, 15
Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th St., Shoreline
Art classes for kids in grades 1-3 and 4-5 explore self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture, and other art!  Go to the webpage for more info and to register.  Contact 206-417-4645 or edcoordinator@shorelakearts.org with questions.

The King County Library System continues to offer a wide array of online opportunities for all ages and interests. All KCLS online events are free.

Rainbow Story Time, Wednesdays, February 1,8,15, 22; 11:30 am – 12 pm
KCLS Online Event
Join Lindz Amer, the award-winning LGBTQ+ activist, author, and co-host of their beloved indie web series, Queer Kid Stuff, for songs and stories that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community for pride all-year-round.  All ages welcome with adult. Registration required. 

LEGO® Block Party, Wednesdays, February 1 and 15; 2:30 – 4 pm
Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th
Build together at an unstructured, creative play open-house. Stay for the entire session or pop in for a few minutes. We supply the bricks, you supply the imagination! All ages welcome. Registration not required.

Game On!, Wednesdays, February 1 and 15; 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street
Play video games on Nintendo Switch or Xbox 360!  We've got Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and more. Don't miss out! Grades 6-12. Registration not required.

Tutors at Shoreline Library (Study Zone), Wednesdays, February 1,8,15 and Tuesdays, February 7,14,28; 5 – 7 pm
Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street
Volunteer tutors provide homework help in the library for grades K-12. They can also give language support for homework or translation in many languages. Students may drop in any time during Tutor hours. Look for volunteers wearing the Tutor t-shirt.

Richmond Beach Library Book Group, Wednesday, February 1, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW
Unsettled Ground: the Whitman Massacre and Its Shifting Legacy in the American West by Cassandra Tate. New members always welcome. Registration not required. 

Trees of the West: An Artist’s Guide with Molly Hashimoto, Wednesday, February 1, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
KCLS Online Event
Author and artist Molly Hashimoto pays homage to 46 of the West's iconic trees in her latest book, Trees of the West. She will discuss the variety of media she uses to capture the essence of each species, share natural histories and art tips to allow you to identify and capture the glory of trees on your next hike. Registration required.

Family Story Time, Thursdays, February 2,9,16,23; 10:15-10:45 am, or 11 – 11:30 am
Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW
Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop your child’s early literacy skills. Please register separately for each date you would like to attend. 

Metro Transit Information Session, Thursday, February 2, 3 – 5 pm
Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street
Help shape the future of transit in Shoreline! When Lynwood Link opens in 2024, bus routes will look different. Help Metro create routes that work with your feedback on routes, how often buses run and more.  Find project details and the survey here. Representatives from King County Metro will be in the library to provide information and take your feedback on proposed route changes. Visit the Lynnwood Link Connections page to learn more.

Drop In Technical Assistance, Fridays, February 3,10,17,24; 2 – 3:30 pm
Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW
Have computer or software questions? Library staff can provide help on tasks such as filling out applications, connecting through Zoom, email, social networks, navigating a tablet and learning to download free eBooks. You may bring your own device, but library staff cannot provide hands-on or hardware assistance. Registration not required. 

Rainbow Bingo, Friday, February 3, 7:00pm, doors open at 6:30pm.  
Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE
Join hostess Sylvia O’Stayformore for ten rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers! Rainbow jello shots, beer, wine for 21+.  $20 Entry – includes nachos and entertainment.  $10 Bingo packet at the door.  Purchase tickets online or call 206-365-1536.

Pamper Yourself with Aromatherapy, Saturday, February 4, 10 am – 12 pm
Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue N, Room 9208
Explore aromatherapy combinations to create a scent you love! Infuse your signature scent into some artist-made organic body butter, mix up an exfoliating sugar scrub, glitz a candle, then make a coordinating box of matches. Now you're all set for a luxurious home spa day, or share your creations as special gifts. You will leave this workshop with a unique jar of body butter, sugar scrub, and a festive candle with a special box or two of matches. All supplies provided. Note that this course is not for students who are sensitive to fragrances. Fee course; registration required.

Free Tax Help by AARP Foundation, Saturdays, February 4,11,18, 21; 11 am – 4 pm
Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW
Free individualized tax preparation assistance provided by trained AARP volunteers. No age or income limits. List of documents to bring is online. Registration not required. .

Baby Story Time, Mondays, February 6,13,27; 10 – 10:45 am
Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street
Share bouncy rhymes, familiar songs and a story or two for babies, newborn to 24 months with adult. Stay for a short play and social time for children and caregivers afterward. Registration not required.

Toddler Story Time, Mondays, February 6,13,27; 11 – 11:45 am
Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street
Enjoy interactive rhymes, songs and short stories, just right for busy toddlers! Up to 30 minutes of social playtime follows. Ages 2 to 3 with adult. Registration not required. 

Decluttering Your Digital Legacy, Tuesday, February 7, 4 – 5 pm
KCLS Online Event
If you are uncertain where your digital photos, saved writings and other files are, it can feel like a room full of clothes scattered around the floor. Frustrating to use, hard for others to make sense of if they need to step in. Putting it together can feel bewildering. Learn how to create an organized “closet” of your information that makes it easy for you to find what you need and share what you have. Registration required.

Rent Smart: Domestic Violence-Know Your Rights in 2023, Wednesday, February 8, 3 – 4:45 pm
KCLS Online Event
Discuss tenant’s rights and procedures from the Residential Landlord Tenant Act of Washington State. Learn how you can break a lease without liability after an incident of abuse, how to make a report of an incident to a qualified third party, how to try getting an eviction off your tenant screening report and get a security deposit back. Presented by Solid Ground Tenant Counselors. A visiting attorney from the Tenant Law Center will also be on hand to help with answering questions.

Northwest Curious: Meet the Author Harriet Baskas, Wednesday, February 8, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
KCLS Online Event
Which public fountain has its own private DJ? Which bar is home to a museum of really bad art? And where can you float in a pool while orcas swim by? Join Harriet Baskas, author of 111 Places in Seattle That You Must Not Miss, as she leads you on a tour of Seattle's most fascinating places and unexpected experiences, while sharing entertaining insights, cultural anecdotes and insider tips. Her composition of unusual places, combined with stunning photos by Cortney Kelley, will enchant you and make you fall in love with this intriguing city!

Calligraphy for Your Valentine, Saturday, February 11, 10 am – 2 pm
Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue N, Building SL015, Room 1552
Learn to use brush lettering combined with holiday themes and flourishes to create beautiful cards and gifts for the season.The pointed brush is a calligraphic tool that offers many possibilities; both for self-expression and practical uses. In this workshop we will explore the basics in using the pointed brush, and an alphabet that will be adaptable for many uses. The final focus of the class will be creative applications and related Valentine's Day and spring themed projects. Fee course; registration required.

Winter Sowing and No-Transplant Winter Sowing, Saturday, February 11, 10:30 am
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 20312 15th Avenue NW
Give your garden a head start with these fun and easy gardening hacks! The first in a three-part gardening series with Diane O’Neill, this course will teach you how to create upcycled mini-greenhouses to protect your seedlings from winter’s chill. Participants will leave with several examples as well as the skills to create more at home. Fee class; registration is required.

SilverKite Community Arts: Celebrating Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 11, 10:30 – 11:30 am
KCLS Online Event
Join a virtual Valentine’s Celebration! In this workshop, make three sizes of heart-shaped designs. These hearts can be used as cards, decorations or even gift tags! Class facilitated by instructor Claire Kiersky. Supply list online. Registration required.

Kahoot! Trivia: Romantic Comedies, Tuesday, February 14, 6 – 7 pm
KCLS Online Event
Play Kahoot! Trivia featuring various romantic comedies including She’s the Man, Everything, Everything and much more! Registration required.

Rent Smart: Housing Search Part 1 – Looking for Housing, Wednesday, February 15, 5 – 6:30 pm
KCLS Online Event
This first of a three-part series on your housing search from Solid Ground will focus on where to search, how tenants are screened, best tips for finding a rental, tax credit housing and holding deposits when applying for a rental.. Presented by Solid Ground Tenant Counselors. A visiting attorney from the Tenant Law Center will also be on hand to help with answering questions.

Moving to Windows 11, Wednesdays, February 15 and 22; 6 – 8 pm
Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue N, Room 1301
Microsoft updated Windows 11 in Fall 2022 but continues to support Windows 10 for the next few years. So why upgrade? What benefits does the new OS offer and should you make the transition now or wait to buy a new computer? Bring your questions and we will help you learn about Windows 11. Bring your laptop or you can use a computer in our lab. Fee Course; registration required.

SilverKite Community Arts: Mindful Magic Markers, Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW
Explore techniques that help us rediscover the joy of working with the vibrant colors of magic markers. Let go of what constitutes art and allow yourself to play! Registration required.

Free Film Event Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts, Thursday, February 16, Doors Open 6:00pm, Film showing 7:00pm, Panel Discussion 8:00pm
Shoreline Community College Theater, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline
Free screening of award winning film Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts.  The film explores the contradictory role Buffalo Soldiers played throughout American History, especially in the settling of the American West.  Panel discussion will follow with film Dru Holley, film Director and Producer; Darnesha Weary, Black Coffee NW owner; and Duygu Monson, Shoreline CC Film Faculty.

Trivia Night, Friday, February 17, doors open at 6:30, games from 7 – 9 pm
Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Avenue NE
Hosted by Jeopardy! Champions Sally Newman and Leah Caglio, Heads in the Clouds Trivia. Tickets $10. Call 206-365-1536, or purchase online. 21 Plus event; snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks for sale.

Aging Well Learning Community, Saturday, February 18, 10:15 am – 12:30 pm
KCLS Online Event
We are an open-learning community dedicated to aging well with consciousness, courage and contribution. Enjoy nonfiction and fiction books, films and other arts as catalysts for reflection and conversation. You do not need to have read the book to participate in the discussion. New members always welcome. For older adults. Registration required.

Octavia’s First Afronaut: History, Resistance and Black Futures, Sunday, February 19, 2 – 3:15 pm
KCLS Online Event
In honor of Black History Month, Octavia Butler scholar Dr. Briana Whiteside will provide insight into the author's earliest efforts to (re)imagine black women’s lives and futures by discussing the groundbreaking character Alanna, from Butler's novel, Survivor. Registration required.

Early Readers Club, Wednesday, February 22, 3 – 4 pm
Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street
Come enjoy books together! Each session will feature a different fun story for early readers, as well as book-inspired activities and crafts.

Precarious Lives of Free Blacks Pre-1865, Tuesday, February 21, 6 – 7:15 pm
KCLS Online Event
In honor of Black History Month, discuss how freedom was obtained pre-Emancipation in British, French and Spanish colonies as well as the new nation of the United States. What work did people do? What were the social and community organizations of Free Blacks? Janice Lovelace, PhD, is a genealogical researcher, educator, author and lecturer, with over 30 years of experience. She is author of the National Genealogical Society's course African American Roots: A Historical Perspective. Registration required.

SilverKite Community Arts: Mindful Magic Markers, Wednesday, February 22, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street
Explore techniques that help us rediscover the joy of working with the vibrant colors of magic markers. Let go of what constitutes art and allow yourself to play! Registration required.

Author Voices: Clyde W. Ford, Wednesday, February 22, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
KCLS Online Event
In Honor of Black History Month, join a discussion with Clyde W. Ford, author of Of Blood and Sweat: Black Lives and the Making of White Power and Wealth. As Ford reveals, in tracing the history of almost any major American institution of power and wealth you’ll find it was created by Black Americans, or created to control them. Clyde W. Ford is the author of thirteen works of fiction and non-fiction. In 2021, he received the prestigious Washington Center for the Book award for Think Black, his memoir about his father, the first Black software engineer in America. Registration required.

Worms at Work: Garden Super Heroes!, Thursday, February 23, 3 – 4 pm
Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW
Join Urban Farmer Lisa Taylor for music, movement, stories and puppets to learn how worms help make our gardens healthy. Discover what worms eat and hold real live red wiggler worms! Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library. Ages 5 to 10 with adult. Registration required.

Homeschool Book Club, Friday, February 24, 2 – 3 pm
Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street
The Adventures of a South Pole Pig by Christopher Kurtz Enjoy books with other homeschool families! Each session will include a short discussion and a book-inspired activity or craft. Read the suggested book in advance or just drop in. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library. Ages 6 to 10, families welcome.

Conifer ID with Walt Bubelis, Saturday, February 25, 10:30 am and 1 pm
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 20312 15th Avenue NW
Want to tell a Western Red Cedar from a Lawson Cypress? A yew from a young redwood? Join Walt Bubelis, professor emeritus of Edmonds Community College, for an introduction to our local conifers, both native and exotic. This is a great class for budding botanists, citizen scientists, and gardeners who want to take their skills to the next level. Fee class, registration is required.