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Friday October 9th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Shoreline! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • How Shoreline libraries are responding to rising book challenges this week
  • What will LD32 candidates say at Tuesday's Shoreline forum?
  • How Shoreline College housing is changing homeless students' futures

Also on today's calendar: Rainbow Bingo with Hostess Sylvia O'Stayformore and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny intervals with a shower, temps: high: 57, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 42 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

1. Banned Books Week Brings National Debate Closer to Home (lfptowncrier.com) β€” Shoreline and nearby Lake Forest Park libraries are using Banned Books Week to highlight how book challenges and removals affect what local residents can read. With programs like the READS community book project and statewide 'WA Reads Freely' efforts, Shoreline patrons are invited to reflect on who decides which titles stay on shelves and how those decisions are made.
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2. Legislative District 32 Candidate Forum (lynnwoodtimes.com) β€” Shoreline voters in Legislative District 32 can question both Democratic candidates for State Representative, Position 1 at a Republican-hosted forum on Tuesday, October 13, at the Activity Center on N 190th Street. Danica Noble and Shoreline councilmember Keith Scully will outline priorities on costs, schools, housing, and taxes while taking questions from GOP precinct officers and any interested Republican voters.
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3. Housing program delivers results for Shoreline students experiencing homelessness (shorelineareanews.com) β€” Shoreline College's HOPE housing program is giving local students experiencing homelessness a stable place to live while they finish high school credentials and move into college and careers. With strong early results, the college and Shoreline donors are seeking more support to expand on-campus housing so more young people in King County can escape housing insecurity and complete their education.
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4. Prep girls soccer: Shorewood takes league lead in OT win (heraldnet.com) β€” A Wesco 3A/2A South girls soccer showdown in Shoreline saw Shorewood edge Edmonds-Woodway 4-3 in overtime to keep its league lead. Played Thursday night in Shoreline, the match featured multiple goals, a shootout finish, and standout performances on both sides that local prep sports fans will be talking about.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" β€” Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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