Summer Concerts at Angle Lake Park

The City of SeaTac “Summer in the Park” concert series kicks off at Angle Lake Park this Friday Evening, June 24th. The season start features local artists “Show Nuff Funk” who promote themselves as a “hard core, old school, funk band”. Music will be performed live on the park’s center stage from 6:30 until 8:00 pm and is FREE to attend!

Family and friends are invited to gather for an evening of great entertainment. Bring a picnic basket, your lawn chair or blankets to sit on; prepare to kick back and relax or plan to dance the evening away to the soulful summer sounds. Children can play on the equipment within the park as well as enjoy the spray park, splash along the shore or dance along in front of the stage. Boat parking is available if you chose to arrive by water, otherwise vehicle overflow parking will be available courtesy of the Alaska Airlines Group in their corporate headquarters parking lot immediately north of the park.

Please take note that the audience area is surrounded by tall fir trees – where the shade can be considered a blessing during hot summer days or a source of discomfort during the cooler evenings! So be sure to also bring a jacket if you're susceptible to chill… otherwise you might likely find yourself sitting wrapped up in that blanket you brought instead of sitting on it!  

Access the full Summer Concert Series schedule HERE.

Mid-Year Check Point

In addition to the regular responsibilities for planning, coordinating and executing our Annual Club and Community Events, the Angle Lake Shore Club Board is including focus on two additional goals this year: 

• Bringing a major fireworks display back to the center of the lake.
• Getting younger families with children involved in lake activities.

The following is a status report on how the board is making progress toward the above two goals:

• Firework Barges

The club has received donations from our members that put the total funds raised to date at just over 70% of our targeted goal of $24,000. While efforts will continue to raise the remaining funds needed (see our GoFundMe page), design and build tasks are now underway.

Jonathan Standridge has volunteered to manage the overall schedule to ensure that the project is completed in time for the planned 2017 fireworks show. A build site has been secured, potential build managers have been identified, and additional volunteer laborers are being requested. The team plans to have the first barge complete and available for use for the upcoming Lake Bottom Clean Sweep scheduled for Saturday, July 23rd. 

• A New Family Event

While the latest newly added events have achieved success in drawing out the younger members in particular (the Easter Bunny Dock Hop; the Halloween Spook-tacular Boo Cruise) the board continues to consider ideas that cater to family members of all ages.  An event opportunity we feel achieves this goal is the ONE TIME trial run of the small junior series hydroplane races.  

If approved, the Seattle Outboard Association, a club who has been in operation for over 80 years, will be entirely responsible for race operations including insurance coverage and safety personnel. 

The event hosts encourage lakeside residents to invite family and guests over to watch the races from their homes, while also welcoming all spectators the opportunity to visit the pits to witness the activity up close and meet the racers at the park.  

The two day race event is planned for September 10th and 11th. Racing will be limited between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. This event is still subject to approval by the City of SeaTac Council. 

Updates will continue to be posted periodically on the Angle Lake Shore Club as status changes.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE Memorial Day Weekend

Check out the treasures to be found at the annual Angle Lake Manor Memorial Day Community Yard sale located on North Side of Angle Lake just East of the Angle Lake Park. Sales will be scattered within the 6 block radius ranging from S.192nd to S. 194th and from 33rd ave S. to 39th Ave S.  Signs will point the way.

Some homes will begin on Friday but others won't start until Saturday and Sunday, so don't hesitate to come all three days to see new offerings. May 27th, 28th and 29th 8:00 AM to 4:00 pm.

Notable Neighborhood Notices

The following announcements aren’t Shore Club related but might benefit our members to know.

Fire Station 45 Open House

Several members toured the old fire house back in March and now you have a chance to tour the new!

The City of SeaTac is proud to announce the completion of construction on Fire Station 45 and will be hosting an open house on Saturday, May 21 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. located at 3011 S. 200th St. with the ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 11:30 a.m. 

“The open house will provide a perfect opportunity for individuals and families to tour the station, meet our firefighters and participate in all of the great activities we have planned.” said Mayor Siefkes. The events include a photo booth, meet Sparky the Fire Dog, station, engine and self guided tours will be held with light refreshments also provided. Parking for the event will be at nearby Madrona Elementary School, 3030 S. 204th St., just down the block from the station. A shuttle will bring you to the fire station and will return you to the school. The shuttle will run from 9:45 a.m. until the end of the event.

South 200th Street Closure

Temporary closure of S 200th Street in SeaTac between Des Moines Memorial Drive and 26th Avenue S begins in June.

Sound Transit crews will be building a new culvert over Des Moines Creek along S 200th Street beginning as early as Wednesday, June 1. South 200th Street will be closed to thru traffic between Des Moines Memorial Drive and SR 99/International Boulevard to perform this work. Local access will be provided east and west of the creek. 

A full road closure is needed to get the work completed in a safe and efficient manner. This work is expected to take approximately two months to complete.

For more detailed information please see Sound Transit's Construction Alert.

Treat Mom to Mother's Day!

Mother’s Day, the movie, is a feature film celebrating mothers everywhere. This big-hearted comedy invites us all to enjoy the laughter, tears and love as three generations come together in the week leading up to Mother’s Day. 

Directed by Garry Marshall (Pretty Woman, Beaches, Valentine's Day, The Princess Diaries, etc) the star studded comedy ensemble includes motion picture stars Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and Jason Sudeikis who share the screen with our very own Angle Lake Shore Club member, Rodger May! Rodger not only performed about a four second cameo appearance in the film but also served as Executive Producer.

If you have not yet seen the film, I encourage you to see it!  It is a heart-warming film about moms and their adventures during the week leading up to Mother's Day.  It is the type of movie that is very rarely made today -- one that is a good-humored, heart-warming film that your entire family can enjoy!  And so far feedback from neighbors who have seen the film has been extremely positive indicating that they really liked it.  

Word-of-mouth advertising is also very important for the movie.  So, once you've watched it, please tell your friends to see it as well!  And what Rodger would really appreciate is if you would please rate the film on Rotten Tomatoes (please go to http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/771422158/ ) and give an honest rating.  Five stars is the best rating that you can provide.  Your comments are also welcome. 

If you have any questions about the movie, Rodger welcomes anyone to call, text or email him – his contact information is in the neighborhood directory. I'm sure he'd be willing to share his autograph too, if you were to ask!  ;-)