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Spotted on the Shoreline calendar: Annual Holiday Pops

Hi there, Shoreline! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $4.4 million grant will reshape Shoreline’s waste future
- Could your Shoreline kid sink enough shots to reach nationals?
Also on today's calendar: Annual Holiday Pops and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Shoreline-Lake Forest Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Shoreline-Lake Forest Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 55 and low of 51 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a shower or two, temps: high: 57, low: 53.
- Monday: Windy with rain, some heavy, with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jayapal Helps Secure $4.4 Million for Recycling Program for the City of Shoreline (realestaterama.com) — Shoreline is receiving more than $4.4 million in federal funding to build a new Shoreline Reuse Center that will expand recycling, repair, and reuse options for residents and local businesses. The center aims to divert over 700 tons of waste, support the city’s Climate Action Plan, and provide community education, tool-lending, and bike repair space right in Shoreline.
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• Shoreline Elks Hoop Shoot Tournament December 27, 2025 (shorelineareanews.com) — Local kids ages 8 to 13 can test their free-throw skills at the Shoreline Elks Hoop Shoot on December 27, with winners advancing to district, state, and beyond at no cost to families. The free event, sponsored by Shoreline Elks Lodge 1800, requires a parent or guardian and proof of age at check-in.
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📸 Around Shoreline
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shoreline
★ Featured events ★
- Annual Holiday Pops
Bastyr Chapel, 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore
3:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Rainbow Bingo
18560 1st Ave NE , Shoreline
7:00 pm - Commons Community Action Fair
Third Place Commons , 17171 Bothell Way NE , Lake Forest Park
10:00 am - Blue Velvet Groove Funk-a-Licious Holiday Party!
Aurora Borealis , 16708 Aurora Ave N , Shoreline
8:00 pm - Lake Forest Park Holiday Market & Craft Fair
Third Place Commons , 17171 Bothell Way NE , Lake Forest Park
10:00 am - Lake Forest Park Holiday Farmers Market & Craft Fair
17171 Bothell Way NE , Seattle
10:00 am - Chess Club for Kids and Teens
Shoreline Library , 345 NE 175th Street , Seattle
1:00 pm - Chess Club in the Commons
Third Place Commons
2:00 pm - Ridgcrest Public House — Where Ya At Matt
Ridgecrest Public House , 520 NE 165th St , Shoreline
5:00 pm - Baby Story Time
Shoreline Library , 345 NE 175th Street , Seattle
10:00 am - Toddler Story Time
Shoreline Library , 345 NE 175th Street , Seattle
11:00 am - Travel for Older Adults
Shoreline Library , 345 NE 175th Street , Seattle
2:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
📣 Shoreline Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Firefighters are battling a house fire on Bartlett Ave NE in Seattle, with reports of downed power lines, structural concerns, and significant progress in controlling the fire.
6:09PM on Dec 11: Fire reported in a building at 11024 Bartlett Ave NE in Seattle. (Nextdoor ) - A mudslide in Enumclaw, Washington, heavily damaged a home, injured a couple, and swept a man into the yard, with police reporting significant damage and disruption.
4:59PM on Dec 11: A mudslide in Enumclaw injured a couple and swept a man into the yard, causing significant damage. (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
Bothell
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-- The Patch AM Team
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