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🌱 Lake Forest Park faces budget, tax and utility decisions Thursday

Lake Forest Park, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Lake Forest Park! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lake Forest Park faces budget, tax and utility decisions Thursday
  • Andrew Joseph White brings his newest thriller to Third Place Books
  • Meet “Pearls Before Swine” creator Stephan Pastis at Third Place Books

Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, temps: high: 61, low: 50.
  • Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. LFP Council to Take Up Final 2027–28 Budget, Property Taxes and Utility Rates At November 12 Regular Council Meeting (lfptowncrier.com) — Lake Forest Park council members are scheduled to decide the city's 2027–28 budget, property taxes and utility rates November 12 at 7 p.m. Earlier proposals called for higher sewer and surface water charges while using $4.5 million in savings to cover a budget gap. Residents can comment orally only in person or submit written comments by 5 p.m.
   

2. Andrew Joseph White presents 'You're No Better' (newsbreak.com) — Author Andrew Joseph White visits Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park on November 12 for a free conversation about his new YA thriller, You're No Better. The 7–8:30 p.m. event includes audience questions and a public signing. Advance registration is required.
   

3. Stephan Pastis presents 'Pearls Jubilee' (newsbreak.com) — “Pearls Before Swine” creator Stephan Pastis visits Lake Forest Park's Third Place Books November 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for a signing and audience questions. The appearance celebrates his anniversary collection, “Pearls Jubilee.” Advance Eventbrite tickets are required, and preordering the book alone does not provide admission.
   

4. Holiday Farmers Market (lfptowncrier.com) — Holiday markets return to Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park on November 22 and December 13, bringing local produce, handmade gifts and live music. Outdoor shopping runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with indoor crafts continuing until 4 p.m. SNAP shoppers can process benefits at the lower-lobby information table.
   

5. Come Celebrate Our World At The Terra Exhibition (lfptowncrier.com) — An illuminated, revolving Earth is on display at St. Mark's Cathedral on Seattle's Capitol Hill through November 19, with free admission. Artist Eric J. Morris's TERRA installation uses NASA satellite imagery to depict the planet. Listed weekday viewing hours are noon to 6 p.m., with additional evening openings.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lake Forest Park

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lake Forest Park

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.