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What‘s Happening in Lake Forest Park …

Recent Burglaries: Block Watch Alert

The police map to the left indicates locations of recent burglaries that have occurred during daylight hours. Please keep your doors and windows locked when you are away from home. Click the map at left to see a larger image.

CALL 911 IF YOU SEE ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS AROUND YOUR HOME OR IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

Farmers Market Opens May 11, 2008, 11 am to 4 pm

Finally, after a long cold spring, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is opening on May 11, 2008.

Celebrate Mother's Day with fresh cut flowers. Farm fresh asparagus, garlic, honey, onions, plants, flowers, variety of cheeses and more will be available on opening day.

All of the farmers are planning on returning this year when their crops are ripe. New this year--shell fish and a new cheese vendor.

Click here for more information.

Household Hazardous Wastemobile

The Household Hazardous Wastemobile will be in Shoreline May 9-11, 2008

10 am to 5 pm

Aurora Square Sears

15711 Aurora Ave N

Shoreline, WA 98177

Click here for more information.

Seattle Shakespeare Company performs Romeo and Juliet at Shorecrest High School, May 15, 2008

The Seattle Shakespeare Company will perform "Romeo & Juliet" on May 15th, 2008
at the Shorecrest High School Theater.

Shorecrest PTSA presents a limited edition evening performance by one of the
area's leading theater groups in order to make an evening of theater possible
for everyone in our community, especially families and young people.

Ticket prices include a festive dessert before the performance.
Students $5.00
Adults $10.00.

Click here for more information.

Senior Shuttle Volunteer Drivers Urgently Needed!

The Senior Shuttle urgently needs caring and dedicated volunteer drivers to transport local seniors from their homes to destinations in the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park communities. Many seniors rely on this free service to help them stay active, healthy and independent.

Click here for more information.

Environmental Mini-grants Program for Storm Related Repairs

The City of Lake Forest Park is offering an incentive mini-grant program for businesses, individuals and non-profits up to $1000 to restore flood related damage near streams.

These grants are available to individuals and business that experienced storm related damage along creeks and streams in Lake Forest Park. If you are planning to restore the streamside you may be eligible for up to $1000 in an incentive grant from the City. The matching grants are available to foster the improvement of the natural environment within the City and to reduce the long-term impact of flooding.

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Emergency Resource Guide

This December flooding is a reminder that we all need to be prepared for emergencies. The Police Department and the Public Safety Commission have developed a packet of materials that will be distributed to homes in January. The packet includes an emergency resource guide, a magnet with emergency numbers to call and a brochure. Watch for these to be distributed by Crime Watch volunteers in March.

Electronic Recycling

computer monitors Allied Waste customers should call 206 682-9730 to arrange for curbside pick up of electronic items. right facing arrow Click here for more information

Click here for a link to the Allied Waste site for Lake Forest Park.

Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station Opens

The Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station (formerly First Northeast Transfer Station) is the first urban transfer station to be built in King County since 1976. The new station features more recycling opportunities, numerous green building innovations, and increased protection of Thornton Creek, which runs through the property.

The station is located at 2300 N. 165th St. in Shoreline. right facing arrow Click here for directions and information.

How to dispose of your leaves

Homeowners are responsible for the leaves that fall into their yard. Here are several options for disposing of your leaves:

Add leaves to your compost pile or use in your garden
Put your leaves in the yard waste recycling container

It is illegal to blow your leaves into the street or stream or roadside culverts.

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Lake Forest Park named as 2007 Tree City USA

Lake Forest Park has been named a Tree City USA community for the fourth year by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The Tree City USA designation honors the City’s commitment to community forestry.
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Environmental mini-grants program

The City of Lake Forest Park is offering an incentive mini-grant program for businesses, individuals and non-profits up to $500. The matching grants are available to foster the improvement of the natural environment within the City.
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Link to download the Environmental Mini-Grant Application.

Storm Season Isn‘t Over
Please check your drains

When the wind blows, leaves may block the city’s drains. If you have a storm drain near you, please rake away the leaves to keep the drains flowing. City crews and volunteers will be out checking and clearing the drains. However, the public works crews may be called out to clear streets and assist with life threatening emergencies.

Who to call:

If your lights go out, call Seattle City Light Power Outage Hotline (206) 684-7400.
Seattle City Light does not know your lights are off unless someone calls.
For Natural Gas emergencies, 24 hours a day: 1-888-225-5773

Click here for more information.
Click here for emergency information page.

Lake Forest Park Revises Parking Ordinance

The City has enacted a revised parking ordinance due to growing neighborhood concern about commercial vehicles, trailers and trucks being parked in the right-of-way.
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Click here for a copy of the ordinance.

Free WIFI on Some Sound Transit Buses

Sound Transit has placed WIFI on many of its articulated Sound Transit. Express 522 buses. Users should look for the WIFI icon near vehicle doors to see if your bus is equipped with free wireless internet access.
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Helpful Connections: Northshore/Shoreline Edition

Helpful Connections: Northshore/Shoreline Edition is a booklet listing a variety of resources for you, your family and your neighborhood. This guide was prepared by CARE, the Cultural Awareness Resources and Enrichment Team, an initiative of the Northshore/Shoreline Community Network. The guide is available in five languages, in print and on the web.
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Click here for a link to the online guides.

Emergency Preparedness

Lake Forest Park is part of the Regional Public Information Network, RPIN, a one-stop resource for news alerts from more than 75 government, transportation, utility, health and emergency response agencies serving citizens in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

right facing arrow Click on the logo to subscribe to e-mail alerts and pager headlines from RPIN partners. The site also contains helpful tips to prepare for emergencies.

More resources to know about if nature disrupts life again:
right facing arrow Public Safety Commission Resources
Emergency Contacts for City Residents
King County Metro Emergency Services
American Red Cross: Be Prepared

Tree Damage
right facing arrow After the Storm: Advice on Tree Issues
Tree Care and Cleanup

Utility and Service Interruptions
To report late or missed garbage and recycling pickups, please call
Allied Waste at (206) 682-9730
right facing arrow Guide to Utilities and Services in Lake Forest Park

CityMail Service

The City of Lake Forest Park has upgraded its e-mail subscription service to make it easier for you to get updates on issues, news and topics of interest to you. Email is sent from GovDelivery.com, an email subscription management system designed for public sector clients like local, state and Federal governments.
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News for Seniors

The Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Shuttle urgently needs more volunteer drivers. We are seeking dedicated people to drive our Senior shuttle, which transports local seniors to hot lunch programs, grocery stores, and local errands.

Senior Shuttle
Call 206-727-6262, or visit http://www.seniorservices.org/vts/shuttle.htm for information about transportation for seniors.

Call the Senior Center for information about activities and services: (206) 365-1536.