tree height, the falling fruit, and how much the bees loved the fruit. We set up the orchard ladder, dodged the missiles from above, and it was early enough in the day that the bees weren't too interested in us.

Once we got started, we filled up three boxes full of figs! Now what? I quickly found a favorite fig jam recipe (blueberry fig) after poring over family recipes, and it made me happy to think of the steaming hot stoves, canning jars, lids, but most importantly, the time together with aunts, grandmas, sisters, cousins, and friends. This time is like no other to share funny, silly and sad family memories and learn things we didn't talk about without the pressure cooker rattling in the background. Taking that time in the heat of the summer to build forever memories is something I always treasure!

By the way, as we were finishing up, my cousin says...

Oh hey, did you guys want some peaches, too? There's also ripe blackberries over by the gravenstein trees… Time to get out the pressure cooker and make some new memories.

September Events

Please join us! NNN members and volunteers host a variety of events, gatherings and online chat groups. Throughout the month check out the website calendar for new or changed events as well as the monthly event descriptions/links.

Click on this link to view our Events page. 

NNN members may request transportation to any NNN hosted event. 

Free Recital by Quinteto Latino at the Edmonds Center for the Arts 

Registration Required

September 25, 2024, 2:00 p.m. - 410 4th Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020

Diana Ortega, MPA/BM (She/Her/Ella) Director of Education and Community Engagement for the Edmonds Center for the Arts, is inviting the public to attend a free matinee performance by the quintet Quinteto Latino. The recital will take place on the main stage of the Center’s auditorium, which seats about 700 and has about 20 wheelchair/accessible seats.

From the Center’s website, information about Quinteto Latino: “Quinteto Latino is a San Francisco Bay Area classical wind quintet melding the vibrant colors and vigorous rhythms of Latin American music with the sumptuous voices of the wind quintet. Founded in 2004, the ensemble is devoted to expanding the boundaries of classical music through performance and advocacy of work exclusively created by Latinx composers. “

If you’d like to view a YouTube video from a prior performance of Quinteto Latino, click on this link or  type this address in your web browser:

https://youtu.be/jBQn-DwzMPs?si=8FzSW8jyCYEwiPPl

The recital is free, but you must reserve your spot by emailing diana@EC4Arts.org. 

If you’re a member of NNN and need transportation to attend the recital (after you’ve confirmed your reservation), please contact Services@NorthwestNeighborsNetwork.org, text or call 253-237-2848.

Walk with Friends

Take a stroll and enjoy the company of others.

Mountlake Terrace, Every Tuesday 12 p.m. - Terrace Creek Park. Meet in the parking lot. 

Edmonds, Every Sunday  12:15 p.m. – Meet at the corner of Sunset and Edmonds. (Exception: August 275th we walk on the Ferry for a ride. Meeting at 1PM)

Edmonds Marsh Walk, Wednesdays, 9/11 and 9/25, 10:00 a.m. Meet at the entrance to the Boardwalk. The closest parking is in front of the Marsh Trail entrance, which is across the lot near the Salish Sea Brewing Company Boathouse Taproom. Bring binoculars if you have them and let’s see how many species of birds we can find! 

NNN Lunch Bunch

Scheduled Fridays, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

9/13 –Aurora Borealis - Shoreline

9/27 –Jersey's Great Food and Spirits - Shoreline

Our volunteer lunch hosts request that you register that you’re coming, so they can let the restaurant know how many to anticipate. To register online, click on the Events page, and then on the date, or instead call/text 253-237-2848, or email Social@NorthwestNeighborsNetworks.org.

Coffee with Neighbors

Every 1st Thursday, 10:00-11:00 a.m. – 9/5

Richmond Beach Coffee House, 1442 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline, 98177

Join host Sandy M. and take a mid-morning break to enjoy coffee and conversation with a few other NNN neighbors! Look for our table sign, grab your coffee and sit with us! 

Low Vision Support Group

August 28th, at the Richmond Beach Library, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

NNN members are encourage to join us as we discuss dealing with vision loss by sharing information and ideas for living life fully while coping with change..

Games at Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 1:00-3:00 p.m. – 9/4 & 9/18

Upper level, Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, 98155

Join games enthusiasts and Host Sharon L. for an afternoon of games and conversation. Bring a snack and beverage if you like to nibble while you play games. Look for our NNN table sign. All are welcome. Just play for fun! Lots of choices and no cutthroat competition. 

Mahjong!

Every Monday, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Meeting location varies.

We’ve added a second table! Additional players welcome! Contact Sandy@NorthwestNeighborsNetwork.org 

Games in Your Home?

Would you like to participate in games but prefer not to travel?  If you are interested in having one or more NNN members come to your place to play a specific game like Canasta, Cribbage, Mexican Train, etc., let us know and we will see if we can make that happen. Maybe even on a regular basis.  

Would you be interested in participating in games in a small home setting with just 2-4 people?  If so, we might be able to make some matches.  Please send email to Services@northwestneighborsnetwork.org and we will see what we can do. 

Book Club - Online

4th Monday of each Month, 9/23, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Join host Eileen C. and others as they share their thoughts about a book selected by the group each month. The group is reading Ready Player One by Ernest Cline and will discuss it in September. Click on this link to join or go to the NNN Events page.

Conversations and Camaraderie - Online

Looking to take a break in your afternoon for a few minutes of interesting conversation and laughter? Join via the links below or go to the NNN events page. Phoning in information is available via the NNN events page.

Every Monday, “Let’s Chat with Jerry,” 4:00-5:00 p.m.

~ News You Can Use ~

“A smile is the universal language of kindness”.  ~Zig Ziglar

~  Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St. will host a community resource fair on Thursday, August 29 from 10am-2pm.  Social service providers will be available to help connect attendees with resources such as healthcare, education, legal clinics and more!  

Participating agencies may include: Center for Human Services, Hopelink, Ideal Option, International Community Health Services (ICHS), Lake City Partners, Life Wireless, Molina Medical, Pioneer Human Services, Public Health - Seattle & King County, Puget Sound Energy, Shoreline Community Care, Shoreline Community College, Tenant Law Center, Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL2Go Mobile Unit), Washington State Department of Health and Social Services (DSHS)

~  In anticipation of the opening of the Shoreline North (185th) light rail station on August 30, 2024, Erik Ashlie-Vinke, Government & Community Relations Director provided these tidbits:

• There are elevators at the station.

• Due to construction, Metro is currently looking for a temporary bus stop near the light rail station to transfer to the Aurora Transit center.  Otherwise, the bus loop construction will be ready starting September 14.

• September 14, these bus service routes available for transfer at the 185th station:
  King County Metro - Route 348 and Route 365 and Community Transit - Swift BLUE line

Of those three routes, the Metro 348 and CT Swift Blue Line will provide connections from Shoreline North/185th to Aurora/99.

Metro should update in the next week on whether or not they are able to bring the 348 to Shoreline North/185th before opening day.

~  Paper shredding at downtown Edmonds Windermere Sept. 7 from 9am to noon.

The location is 210 5th Ave. S.. Please follow the arrow signs to the drop-off location.

Shredding materials may contain paper clips, staples, metal prongs, binder clips, rubber bands, window envelopes and manila folders. But they can’t contain X-rays, photographs, plastic sheet protectors, three-ring binders, newspapers and magazines.

While the event is complimentary, Windermere Edmonds will be collecting canned food and monetary donations for the Edmonds Food Bank.

Upcoming presentations:  https://libraryc.org/snoislelibrary

Past recorded presentations available:  https://libraryc.org/snoislelibrary/archive

~  FREE dinner Wednesday evenings from 5-6:30pm.  Annie’s Community Kitchen is a service of Edmonds Lutheran Church that provides a delicious, hot and free community meal in the Fellowship Hall of the church. This enjoyable, nourishing meal is always well attended and successful because of a committed group of volunteers.  Everyone is welcome, regardless of their circumstances.   23525 84th Ave W Edmonds 425-744-8090

~  Edmonds Food Bank provides food distribution the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3-4:30 at St Alban’s Episcopal Church 21405 82nd Pl. W.  Available food will include fresh produce, meat and prepackaged items. The food is free to all, and visitors can choose what they need from the available options. The truck will be parked in the church’s north parking lot, located east and south of the Five Corners roundabout. Watch out for signs on 212th Street Southwest and 84th Avenue West with directions to the church. 

St. Alban’s also has a community “Blessings Food Pantry” located on the north side of the church near the front doors, which is open all day. Those in need will find a variety of free food items available. Everyone is encouraged to both take from and add to the pantry.

~  Did you know the Sno-Isle Library system has a vast catalog of FREE online resources that your library card will allow you access to?

1. Newspapers ie NY Times, Wall St. Journal, WA Post, Magazines such as Consumer Reports and a database called OverDrive which allows access to 87 popular magazines for adults?  https://www.sno-isle.org/resources-types/magazines-newspapers/

2. Movies and documentaries via Hoopla or Kanopy?  https://www.sno-isle.org/resources-types/movies-tv/

3. Finance info, i.e., Morningstar and Value Line? https://www.sno-isle.org/resources/business-finance/

4. Discover the world of birds through comprehensive life histories for all bird species and families.  You can listen to their voices and access documented observations and photos.https://birdsoftheworld-org.access-proxy.sno-isle.org/bow/home 

Visit Our Events Calendar!

Want to see if something’s been added or changed before you lock in your plans? 

We encourage you to visit our website at www.NorthwestNeighborsNetwork.org. Our main page has a side column that includes NNN planned activities for each day and coming weeks. You can also find a month at a glance calendar of upcoming activities by visiting the Events tab on our website. To view the Events calendar, click on this (or type this address into your web browser) https://northwestneighborsnetwork.org/content.aspx?page_id=4001&club_id=571198. Here’s an ‘at a glance’ calendar for planned events in September as of the time of this publication. Hint: It’s easier to review when you look at it on the website from your computer or Smartphone. 

Join us in wishing our NNN members and volunteers born in September a very happy birthday month! We hope each of you finds something that makes you smile, as we smile with you. 

Happy Birthday to: 

Bob B., darci B., Elika B., Mary B., Nancy C., Rachel C., Manisha D., Nor F., Steven G., Lee G., Paul H., Arslan H., Joan H., Pam J., Craig K., Paulette K., Dave K., Joan L., Grace M., Mary M.

Now for this month’s recipe:

Lime-cilantro marinated flank steak with grilled pineapple-peach salsa  serves 3

1-2 pounds beef flank steak

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (lower in sodium) or (substitute soy sauce or tamari)

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1-1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Salsa:

small pineapple, peeled, cored, sliced 1/2” thick & 1 peach, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2” slices

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg & salt to taste

Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish  

Place steak in a plastic bag and put in a shallow dish.  In a small bowl, stir together coconut aminos, honey, cilantro, lime juice and lemon juice.  Set aside 1T for the salsa.  Pour remaining marinade over the steak, turn bag to coat all sides.  Marinate in fridge, turning bag occasionally, for at least 2 hrs. or up to 24 hrs.

For Salsa, heat grill pan over medium-heat, add the pineapple and peach slices until softened and grill marks appear, 2-3 minutes per side.  Let cool.  Cut the fruit into 1/4 inch pieces. Combine the fruit, nutmeg and reserved 1T. Marinade in large bowl..  Cover and chill.

Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.  Sear the steak, turning once, until browned, 2-3 minutes per side.  Reduce heat to medium-low.  Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until desired doneness.  Transfer steak to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.  Season and spoon salsa over the steak and top with cilantro.  Leftover steak or salsa can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

NNN Community Business Sponsors

We are grateful to our Sponsors for their support to help sustain and expand our organizational efforts to meet the community need.

Networking Sponsors

Interested in Becoming an NNN Community Business Sponsor? Learn more Here. Email: info@northwestneighborsnetwork.org or call 253-237-2848 to leave a message.