The City of Lake Forest Park is known for its natural beauty and settings and also for its amazing gardens!  The filtered lighting through the trees is an ideal place to raise some of the most beautiful plantings.  Here is some of the info the city is putting out on the latest Garden Tour this month:

   "The Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park garden tour is one terrific garden tour," said Ciscoe Morris.

"The 2009 Lake Forest Park Garden Tour includes special gardens.  This year the gardens will foster your imagination and your creativity."

Ciscoe Morris of News Talk 97.3 KIRO FM will be broadcasting from the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre on June 20, 2009 between 10 am and 1 pm followed by live music until 4 pm.   Ciscoe Morris will be broadcasting from the Plant Sale in the lower level of the Towne Centre.

Advance ticket sales for the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park are $12.

According to the city, you can purchase tickets at the Towne Centre at Two Trading Tigers, Wildbirds Unlimited and at the Farmers Market.

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Third Place Books is changing their hours beginning 4/1:

Lake Forest Park's community gemstone is changing their hours beginning April 1st - This is a great place to go hang out, shop or browse, and more and has been a center of Lake Forest Park living for quite some time!  

 Here are the new hours starting in April:

Monday thru Friday:  9AM to 10PM

Saturday:  8AM - 10PM

Sunday 9AM to 8PM

Third Place Books is just a wonderful book store and so much more.  They always have a great selection, good prices, and have been very accommodating in the past with helping us find anything we are looking for. With the Honey Bear Bakery right there, too, it is just a great place to hang out and have breakfast, lunch or just a latte.

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Lake Forest Park and Beyond:

Honey Bear Bakery has new hours beginning April 1st!  Looking for an early breakfast?  Here's your chance to come enjoy this wonderful place! I love grabbing a bite here either just for myself or for my kids - they have such a great variety of wholesome food with good healthy choices and we all come away happy.

 Here are the new hours starting in April:

Monday thru Friday:  7AM to 10PM

Saturday:  8AM - 10PM

Sunday 8AM to 8PM

This is great for nearby neighbors and others passing through.  If you haven't tried Honey Bear Bakery then please do - it is a necessary staple around these parts!

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Doggy Bags in a different light...

 I love that Lake Forest Park city parks have those green dispensers with doggy waste bags, but did you know that they are biodegradable?  It is true!

Dog Waste us a big problem actually as far as ground water pollution goes - it is shocking so I am glad LFP is doing their part.  Remember to put the dog waste in the garbage NOT your green bin, PLEASE!

Other services that might be of interest?

Pooper Trooper!  Seriously this is a great service!

http://www.poopertrooper.com/

From their site:

"Bacterial source tracking studies in a watershed in the Seattle, Washington area found that nearly 20% of the bacteria isolates that could be matched with host animals were matched with dogs. This bacteria can pose health risks to humans and other animals and can result in the spread of disease. Pet waste is one of the leading causes of bacterial contamination in our local streams and waterways. Pet waste pollution can be avoided by ensuring waste is picked up routinely and not left out in the elements to eventually contaminate our environment."

Cooper Jacobs Real Estate serving Lake Forest Park Washington.  Cooper Jacobs is a member of Built Green and Designated Broker Courtney Cooper is an EcoBroker.  Are you interested in Lake Forest Park Real Estate or Green Real Estate?  lfp@cooperjacobs.com

Making it work step by step...

Since it is illegal to throw away computers and television and not to mention just horrible for the environment, there is another way!  Allied Waste customers can call 206-682-9730 a day before regular pick up for recycling and they will schedule an electronics pick up!

Other options for non-Allied Waste customers?

www.ecyclewashington.com

Need to recycle your phone?

http://www.cooperjacobs.com/index.cfm/page/46778/Cell_Phone_Recycling.html

Looking for more info on living in Lake Forest Park or Lake Forest Park real estate? lfp@cooperjacobs.com Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services is a member of Built Green and Designated Broker Courtney Cooper is an EcoBroker.  Are you interested in other Green Seattle real estate info?

More than trees...

Lake Forest Park is known for its natural setting and beauty - the city is filled with gorgeous trees and nestled on the banks of Lake Washington just to the North of Seattle.  It also has a great urban gathering spot filled with all the necessities of life, but did you know this Seattle suburb is also filled with parks?

Here is a great list to get you going:

http://www.cityoflfp.com/community/places/default.html

But also don't forget the Burke-Gilman Trail!

http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/Parks/BurkeGilman/bgtrail.htm

The Burke-Gilman Trail runs right through Lake Forest Park on the Lake Washington side of town - this is a great way to bike or hike all throughout nearby areas!

If you are interested in learning more about the Seattle Suburb of Lake Forest Park, please feel free to email Cooper Jacobs at lfp@cooperjacobs.com .  You can also search all listings for property here:

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Remember to Vote! 

24 hour Ballot Drop Box in Lake Forest Park

Voters can drop off absentee ballots 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day, November 4, so get out there and take advantage of this great service in Lake Forest Park!

Where?

The drop box is located at the lower level of the shopping center 17171 Bothell Way NE, 98155 (it is near the lower LFP mall entrance)

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Halloween Party tonight at Third Place Commons

Today!!!!!

Where?

 Third Place Commons

When?

 starting at 5:30pm (Stop by at 5:00 for face-painting before the party starts at 5:30 pm.)

What?

Not many tricks, but lots of treats!  Games, treats, the annual Halloween Parade and more.

Are you interested in Lake Forest Park real estate? realestate@cooperjacobs.com

One  of my favorite things to do when I have any time at all is to go pick up lunch and take my kids to the park - any park, but Horizon View Park is one of my favorites.  I started out at the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre and bought lunch at the Honey Bear Bakery (I also love Great Harvest in the lower part of the mall).  I made a quick stop over at Mud Bay to buy 140 pounds of dog food for the Newfies, and then headed for Horizon View Park.

I like Horizon View because it has a lot to offer: an amazing play structure, swings, a cute little train to climb and sit in, picnic tables, bball court, walking trail and more!  Definitely check it out if you get the chance!

Here are some of the pictures: 

The little train....