Four classes are being offered by the library in conjunction with the Mountlake Terrace Friends of the Arts. Tools and materials will be supplied.

On Tuesday, May 15, local artist April Richardson will teach block painting; on Tuesday, May 22, artist Lisa Palmatier will lead basic crochet stitches; April Richardson will return on Tuesday, June 19, for banner making and on Tuesday, June 22, for flower prints.

Class size is limited so pre-registration is required for all classes except the June 22 flower prints, which will be drop-in. To register go to www.sno-isle.org, click on Classes and Events, Mountlake Terrace. The Mountlake Terrace Library is located at 2330-58th Ave. W.

"Red Umbrella 2" by James McFarlane

The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission is presenting the James McFarlane Exhibit at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. “My painting and prints are inspired by the northwest landscape and impressions of urban life,” said watercolor artist James McFarlane. His favorite media include watercolor, pen and ink, block printing and photography.

Originally from Tacoma and Gig Harbor, McFarlane has been a resident of Seattle for 40 years. Currently, he is a freelance artist with HOPE Publishing of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Prior to freelancing, McFarlane worked at both Seattle daily newspapers as a news artist and graphic designer. He is an associate member of the Northwest Watercolor Society.

McFarlane attended Seattle’s Burnley School of Art in the 1970s, where he studied with Director Jess Cauthorn, who was a great advocate and teacher of watercolor painting. Richard Kirsten Diaensai, former Seattle Post- Intelligencer Art Director, was also a major influence on McFarlane’s work. He also attended classes at the School of Visual Concepts led by Dick and Cherry Brown.

The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission oversees the library exhibits as part of its mission to promote cultural events in the community.

The show runs May 1-31 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m.

Samantha Vamos

The Mountlake Terrace Library and the Sno-Isle Library Foundation are bringing children’s book author Samantha Vamos to the library Monday, April 23 at 10 a.m.

Vamos is the author of “Before You Were Here, Mi Amor,” “The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred” and the forthcoming “Alphabet Trucks.” Her appearance is part of El día de los niños/El día de los libros, (Children’s Day/Book Day), an annual event emphasizing the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Families with children ages 5 – 8 are invited to attend this free program.

For more information, call 425-776-8722 or go to www.sno-isle.org and click on Classes and Events, Mountlake Terrace. The Mountlake Terrace Library is located at 23300 58th Ave. W next to City Hall.

Buckemlomo by F. Lee Donahoe

Starting Sunday, April 1, the Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission will present the work of Northwest Photographer F. Lee Donahoe at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W.

The exhibit features “Spirit 2,” a collection of black and white and sepia-toned works that bring normal, everyday things to life. Donohoe’s photographic style accentuates painting with light and textures. A serious photographer for over 7 years, F. Lee will continue to capture images as long as he can hold a camera.

The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission oversees the library exhibits as part of its mission to promote cultural events in the community.

The show runs through April 30 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. -9 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m.

Awards were given out for the best pieces selected from the 214 works that were entered in the show. After the award ceremony, patrons and artists were treated to hors d’oeuvres as they enjoyed music by Emperor Quartet with Caleb Tizon, Silvia Chang and Emma Burbank.

This year’s “Best of Show” was presented to Joel Rummell for a ceramic bowl entitled “Recycle Sun.” The “City Purchase Award” went to Claudia Postema for a painting entitled “Sunflowers.” Tim Clifton received the Commissioners Choice Award for his work, “Contemporary Evolution.”

Award winners for Paintings, Prints, and Drawings included 1st Place: Debra Cepeda for “Tuckered Out,” 2nd Place: Marla French for “Court Ladies,” and 3rd Place Charlotte Haugen for “Flocking.”

Award winners for Photography were 1st Place: Kelly Kellogg for “Casey House.” 2nd Place: Kelly Kellogg for “Autumn Stroll,” and 3rd Place: Tim Clifton for “Feather Dance.”

Award winners for 3-Dimensional were 1st Place: Joel Rummell for “Recycle Sun,” 2nd Place: Sam Scott for “Black & White Platter,” and 3rd Place: Melissa Luna for “Seashell Vase.”

Miniatures award winners were 1st Place: Hal Sutherland for “Me and Mom,” 2nd Place: Barbara Freeman for “From the Highlands” and 3rd Place: Debra Cepeda for “Serengeti Sisters.”

Write On Calligraphers award winners were Kathryn Barker for “Message of Peace” and Dewey Henderson for “Redeemed.”

Merit Awards included Rocky Barrick for “End of the Day,” Laura Elmore for “Allegro,” and Josey Wise for “Blodget Canyon.”

Honorable Mention Awards were received by Seiko Konya, Claudia Postema, Min Zhong, Charlette Haugen, James McFarlane, Barbara Freeman, Cheryl Hufnagel, Sarah Sprouse, John Armstrong, Tim Clifton, Meagan Christie, Mary Bess Johnson, Zoanne LeRoy, Terry Sonmore and John DeKoekkoek.

Kim Lindsey and Judy Ryan are friends, former colleagues, and artists with diverse artistic backgrounds who found they share a common love of mixed media and collage art. Both artists put creativity on hold for a few years to take care of family and pursue other business interests, but each time the friends got together and talked about art, the excitement and energy to create was apparent.

Finally, in January of 2010, Ryan proposed a New Year’s resolution. This “Art Resolution” was to complete one piece of art per month with a “show and tell” at the end of each month. The subject matter was up to each individual artist with the goal of trying new techniques to fuel the creative process. At each “show and tell,” the friends were able to evaluate each other’s work, share new ideas they had seen, and get inspiration for the next month. The Art Resolution was so successful it is still going strong!

Ryan won First Place and the poster award for mixed media at the Emerald Downs Equine Art Show in 2011. Her website can be viewed at www.ryanartstudios.com.

The Lindsey/Ryan show runs through November 30 at the City of Mountlake Terrace Library, Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This year over 70 artists submitted over 240 entries to compete for more than $3,000 in cash awards and art merchandise. Jurors include Jane Mayer for Paintings, Prints, Drawings and Miniatures, Sam Ruljancich for photography, and Bruce Amstutz for 3-Dimensional works.

The show is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, 12 noon to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, September 25, 11 to 5 pm and Sunday, October 2, 1 to 3 pm.

Artist demonstrations scheduled for the weekends include: Saturday, September 24, Bonnie Hodges, 11 to 12 Oil Painting; Cathy Shiovitz, 1 to 2 pm Calligraphy; Alexandra Knight, 3 to 4 pm Photography. Sunday, September 25 demonstrations include: Wendy Lee Lynds, 11:30 to 1 pm Mixed Media/Collage; Briana Knight, 2 to 3:30 pm Mixed Media/Fibers/Book making demonstration. Saturday, October 1 demonstrations include April Richardson, 10 to 11 am Print Making; Brigitte Hefferan, 12 to 1 Calligraphy; April Richardson, 2 to 3 pm Print Making; Clifford Burkey, 3:30 to 5 pm Watercolors.

On Saturday, October 1, a Silent Auction will be held from 6 to 9 pm with proceeds going to the Manu Sood Scholarship program.

For more information on the Arts of the Terrace Juried Art Show, please call Arts Advisory Commission Chair Judy Ryan at (425) 771-7068.

The Edmonds Public Schools Foundation hosted more than 85 guest in late August for an evening of jazz that raised $15,000 to bring the Rachel’s Challenge anti-bullying program to Edmonds School District schools.  According to Foundation President Debbie Bodal, the district needed $15,000 to supplement the $25,000 received from the Hazel Miller Foundation for Rachel’s Challenge, a national snti-bullying program founded after the Columbine Tragedy.

As guests arrived, they were entertained by six students from the award winning Mountlake Terrace Jazz Band. Appetizers were donated by A Chef’s kitchen and Icicle Seafood. Former Edmonds Mayor Gary Haakenson emceed the event as a barbecue salmon dinner (salmon donated by John and Brenda Bush and barbecue by Doug Dixon and his crew) was served while guests watched the Puget Sound sky turn red, orange and pink as the sun set. A dessert frenzy and auction followed dinner, along with dance music from Geoffrey Castle and Bernt Bodal.

“It couldn’t have been a more perfect evening”, Debbie Bodal said. “Everything just flowed and we had wonderful volunteers.”

Bodal offered thank yous to John Scherrer, parent and founder of  Seattle Teen Music Foundation, a nonprofit supporting student musicians, and students from the Mountlake Terrace Jazz Band: John O’Byrne, drums; Kyle Scherrer, guitar; Taylor Griffin, piano; Scott Swanberg, bass; Skyler Floe, trumpet and Jack Walters, saxophone.  These same students were recent award winners at the National Essentially Ellington competition. Also deserving thanks were Tom Bodal and Justin Acohido for manning the kitchen along with PSF board volunteers, family members and friends.

Of the money raised, $15,000 will go to Rachel’s Challenge with the remaining designated to help Edmonds School District programs through a grant process in the spring. You can learn more about Rachel’s Challenge here.

The Edmonds Public Schools Foundation’s mission is to “empower, energize and enrich every student in the Edmonds School District on their educational path to graduation.” Donations can be sent to PSF, P.O. Box 390, Lynnwood WA 98046 or can be made via the website atwww.edmondspsf.org.

Mountlake Terrace Jazz Band members perform to raise money for Rachel's Challenge.