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Seabrook Community Foundation Giving back to the wider Grays Harbor community has been a Seabrook priority from very early on. In 2007, the Seabrook Community Foundation was formed by Seabrook founders Casey and Laura Roloff and ever since, it has operated as a separate entity to help in all areas of Grays Harbor County.

Each time a house is sold in Seabrook, the seller of the home donates 1% of the selling price to the Seabrook Community Foundation. Homeowners have also pooled resources to purchase a penny press, which resides in the Seabrook Kids store and provides a fun way to collect money for the Foundation.

The Foundation funds are then provided to the community as scholarships for individuals and as grants for organizations. That is where the magic begins: Ten thousand summer lunches were provided to kids in rural areas. Our secretlyknown Hidden Coast Scenic byway will soon be labeled with brand new signage.

The North Beach Museum is building a new museum with the Foundation’s assistance. Elementary kids spent time exploring a tall ship in Grays Harbor. There are truly too many stories to tell of organizations who are helping people with the Foundation’s help: a list of grant recipients may be found on the Foundation’s website.

The Seabrook Community Foundation Board of Directors is lucky to have a diverse group of Seabrook homeowners and residents from North Beach and Grays Harbor County. They are passionate about the people, history, culture, and the overall wellbeing of these areas.

Traditionally, the focus for the Foundation has been support for emergency and human services that include food banks, shelter and safety, children’s lunch programs, and the arts. Grants are also provided for animal welfare, youth recreational activities, historical preservation and other community based projects.

Please visit the Seabrook Community Foundation webpage for more information.

You will also find a grant application there as well: seabrookwa.com/seabrookcommunity-foundation.

BELOW LEFT-RIGHT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Ladies Tea. WE HEART DADS FUN RUN - a fundraiser for Grays Harbor Community Hospital Foundation.

TALL SHIP thank you letters from elementary students.

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Thank you!

The Green Lantern Lunch Program would like to thank the Seabrook Community Foundation for the funds granted to the program. This donation will get the summer program off to a wonderful start here early in June. We commend the Seabrook Community Foundation for taking such an interest in our program. They are helping us to bring 10,000 plus lunches to kids here on the North Beach. Their donation will allow us to reach out to even more needy kids this summer. This show of concern for the local community is very heartwarming and gives a great boost to the idea of “community unity,” accomplishing great things, even in small, out of the way areas like the North Beach. We would like to say thank you Seabrook for KEEPING THE LANTERN LIT AND THE KIDS FIT WITH THEIR FREE SUMMER LUNCH. We welcome you to come and observe our operation this summer and see what a program like this can accomplish.

--Phyllis Shaughnessy Green Lantern Lunches Program Chairperson

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Welcome to Seabrook!

On behalf of everyone at Seabrook – staff, merchants, guests, homeowners and neighbors – I’d like to thank each and every one of you for making Seabrook what it is today. The vision for our future is being implemented daily and now is a very exciting time to be a part of Washington Coast’s beach town.

Over the course of the past year, we have added the Farm District neighborhood, a world-class beach volleyball tournament, four new businesses and we have broken ground on our Town Center. The Town Center will feature an ocean view from almost all of our Main Street shops and live-work units. Over the past year, we have sold more than 46 homes and opened one oceanfront model home and will open another in the Farm District this fall. Business is strong in Seabrook!

We couldn’t have done all this without all of you.

Within these pages, we have compiled a showcase of Seabrook stories and tried to capture the spirit of what Seabrook means to us – a vibrant beach community.

On the following pages you can expect to find: a calendar of engaging events, plans for the future, homeowner story, charming architecture, great products to buy, delicious food and drink and a vast array of amenities which we have created for our neighbors to enjoy. We hope you will find something new within the collection of this book. It is for you to keep and share with your friends and family.

We love sharing Seabrook, in all of its many forms, with all of you.

See you at the beach!

Richelle Barger Communications and Art Director Seabrook, WA

Photo Challenge The Seabrook Photo Challenge website is the perfect place to post your favorite pictures of exciting times and beautiful sights you experience while spending time at Seabrook. Qualifying photos submitted between January 1 and September 30 will be entered to win 12 first prizes and 1 grand prize. Please read the photo guidelines and most importantly have some fun!

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Goods

Weddings

Buy it at Seabrook!

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Food Plan a picnic 10

Drink

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Groups & Retreats 34

Farm District Inspiration 37

A drink for every thirst

Main Street

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Visit The Olympic National Park 17

Fitness It’s all about the bikes at Seabrook 19

Fitness The Healthy Lifestyle at Seabrook

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Recipe Award Winning Almond Joy S’more 41

Montessori North Coast Montessori school 42

Events Happenings all year long

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Sunset Magazine Idea Town

ON THE COVER Northwest Glen beach access path and arbor.

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GOODS

eat drink

Enjoy yummy eats and drinks during your stay here

Buy it at Seabrook!

wear

Take home a souvenir from Seabrook Logowear or Crafty Christine’s

Stumptown Coffee Front Street Market

Batdorf Bronson Red Velvet Bakery

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Growlers

Frontagers Pizza & Mill 109

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Peachy Peach Halves

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Front Street Market

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Don’t forget your pooch!

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Multi-colored scarf

Kali biking gloves

Kali bike helmet

Seabrook sweatshirt

Mutt hat and shoe to chew

Bike earrings + purse

Crafty Christine’s Siren Salvage

Buck’s Bike

Buck’s Bike

Seabrook Logowear & Seabrook Kids

Salty Dog

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home

Bring some of Seabrook back home with you!

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SeaWorthy Home

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Petite blue antique vessels

Crab hook

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Paint Your Own Pottery Studio

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Makes a great gift!

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relax

Take full advantage of being on vacation with these items.

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We offer a variety of fresh baked items daily.

Try our Beach Box lunches.

Professional catering for your special event or custom order.

Seabrook, Washington

Serving Batdorf & Bronson coffees and espresso.

Good Food Beer & People Eat In, Carry Out or Catered Events Mill 109 Restaurant & Pub Sand Bar 360-276-4884 8

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FOOD

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We’ve got some mouth watering options for every meal.

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Burger & Salad with vinaigrette dressing

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Beef & Bleu Sandwich Front Street Market

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Red Velvet Cupcake Red Velvet Bakery

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Red Velvet Bakery

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with fresh strawberries and whip

Grilled Breakfast Burrito Front Street Market

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Front Street Market

Produce 8 7 Fresh Front Street Market

Fish and Chips

Plate 10 9 Charcuterie Stowaway

Fresh-Made Guacamole & pico de gallo

Wine Bar

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Mill 109

Front Street Market

Cinnamon Roll

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You want more food?

Hand-scooped ice cream from Sweet Life or gelato cookie sandwiches from Front Street Market.

It’s all good!

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DRINK

a drink for every thirst Coffee, wine, kombucha.. Seabrook shops have it all!

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Batdorf Bronson cup & whole bean Red Velvet Bakery

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Stumptown Coffee cup & whole bean Front Street Market

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Humm Kombucha tap & bottles Front Street Market

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Old Fashioned

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Bloody Mary

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Gin Martini

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San Pellegrino

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Red Velvet Bakery & Front Street Market

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Front Street Market & Frontager’s Pizza

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Red Raspberry & Cream Italian Soda

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Kite Loop House Amber draft, bottles and growlers Mill 109

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The Stowaway Wine Bar & Cheese Shop

Seven Falls Chardonnay glass & bottles The Stowaway

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Inconceivable Chardonnay Front Street Market

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Everything fresh!

Handcrafted deli sandiches

Firewood

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Ice Picnic provisions coffee roasters

local grass fed beef and poultry

Fresh produce Dairy

Wine Domestic & Microbrews

Health Beauty

Soda chocolate Hand scooped Gelato delicious Desserts

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Washington’s Coastal

Beach Town

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RUBY BEACH a favorite, must-see on the Washington Coast

VISIT

MASSIVE TIMBER down along parts of the forest coast

he natural beauties of the Olympic National Park can now be easily accessed from a beach town with all of today’s modern conveniences.

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In twelve short years, Seabrook has grown into a cozy gateway community to the Olympic Peninsula, with a gorgeous beach for its front yard and Olympic National Park as its back. A short drive north on the newly named Hidden Coast Scenic Byway takes you to a wild and scenic place.

Seabrook is your cozy base camp to

the Olympic National Park

Outfitted with hiking trails, record-sized trees, haystack rocks, tidal pools, waterfalls, and historic lodges, exploring the Olympic Peninsula is an adventure you cannot miss.

Places to see along the way include: Lake Quinault Lodge, the North & South Shore driving loop (a gravel road that parallels the mighty Quinault River), Kalaloch Lodge, First, Second, and Third Beach, and most spectacular of all, Ruby Beach.

Don’t miss this American treasure located just a short drive north.

Story and images by Stephen Poulakos

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Ruby Beach is one of Washington State’s most beautiful and rugged stretches of the Olympic National Park where a short, winding hiking path takes you down to a coastline unlike any other in the state. Its beaches are blanketed with tumbled rocks and enormous surf-tossed logs, deposited on higher ground during stormier months (word of caution, watersoaked logs are extremely heavy and can become dangerous when rolling in the surf.

Never turn your back on the surf).

At the end of your exploration, return to your Seabrook basecamp for a campfire s’more, a carefree meal, or a sunset cocktail at your local favorite eatery.

Here are some of the wildflowers you will see in the Olympic National Park in the summer months

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Know before you go. Tips for an easy trip!

Make sure your car is fully charged or gas tank is full or you have taken advantage of Seabrook’s electric car charging station.

Most trails are dogfriendly in Olympic National Forest – leashing and pet waste retrieval mandatory.

Dogs are only allowed on Rialto Beach, Kalaloch beaches – Ruby to South Beach and Peabody Creek Trail. Dogs are allowed anywhere you can take your car in Olympic National Park, but not on trails.

Wildlife encounters are possible. Make noise & hike in tight groups.

Stay on marked roads & trails Water can be deceptively cold and swift-moving, especially in spring.

Be cautious.

Bring hiking boots, rain gear, and warm clothes including a hoodie

Be sure Picnic to pack a ideas lunch from pg.8 one of your favorite Seabrook establishments to enjoy the day in the park or at the beach. Along the way, restaurants are few and far between. If seeking dining options, we recommend Ocean Crest Resort (in Moclips with an ocean view), Lake Quinault Lodge (Lake Quinault - lake view), Kalaloch Lodge (Olympic National Park - ocean view).

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FITNESS

ABOVE LEFT RIDING A BIKE along the coastline.

ABOVE RIGHT BIKE PATH views can’t be beat on the Mike-O-Rama loop.

BELOW TEENAGERS take a break to appreciate the view from the Mike-O-Rama mountain bike trail.

its all about bikes Everywhere in Seabrook you find bikes. Mostly beach cruisers – which you can rent at Buck’s Bikes.

But there is also a culture of mountain biking, of which you may not be aware.

Heading out into the Mill District there are little-known trails that connect to a larger circuit reaching as far as Copalis Beach and Ocean Shores. You may acquire a full map at Cottage Rentals or at Buck’s Bikes or log on to the Strava app for the complete, available information.

But the crème de la crème is the loop that is accessible south of Seabrook off of Highway 109.

referred to as the Mike-O-Rama loop – named after our passionate homeowner, Mike Marino who spear-headed the project.

It was carved out by Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, under the direction of Kevin Kelly, and director, Mike Westra.

To get to the loop, head south on Highway 109 out of Seabrook until you come to a dirt road just round the bend. It’s an uphill trek to get there, but worth it. The trail combines a heavily forested trail with a sweet ocean view of the Pacific Ocean half-way through.

The loop only takes about 5-minutes, but it is well-worth repeating. Combine it with other trails for an extended ride. Maps available at Seabrook Cottage Rentals and Buck’s Bikes.

The mountain bike trail loop, affectionately

“Riding Mike-0-Rama is like the cherry on top of an ice cream sundae. Though the loop is short, it is s great ending to any of the gravel rides in the areas. Going clockwise you fly through the flowing rollers, past through the dark forest and out of a tunnel of overgrowth. Then you have a bit of a challenge, climbing the short length of switchbacks to the awesome ocean view lookout, where you can sit and gaze at the ocean until your heart is content...”

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FITNESS

ABOVE LEFT SKIMBOARDING is just one of the many activities you can enjoy while at Seabrook.

ABOVE RIGHT PLAYGROUNDS provide lots of opportunities for little ones to have fun and stay active.

a Healthy Lifestyle at Seabrook Continue your healthy habits at Seabrook and explore the outdoors! In addition to all the parks and open spaces at Seabrook, two new merchants will ensure you have all you need for being physically fit at Seabrook – Rusty Anchor Fitness and Buck’s Bikes.

Rusty Anchor offers day, month, and year-long memberships on all state-of-the-art, Pre-Cor equipment. Owner Brian Evans leads summer boot camps, fun runs, and January goalsetting workshops in an effort to keep all of us in shape.

Buck’s Bikes is your go-to for outdoor activities. You will not only find bikes but skimboards, wetsuits, tennis and pickleball racquets for rent year-round as well.

Work out in the gym, run on the beach and then head back to the Farm District for tennis, pickleball and basketball. There is even an adjustable hoop for kids.

If you’re looking for more laid-back activities,

Buck’s Bikes has you covered as well. Outdoor games such as croquet, shuffle board, Bocce ball, backyard Jenga, ladderball and cornhole can be checked out by guests and homeowners on a first-come, first-served basis.

Stop by Rusty Anchor Fitness and Buck’s Bikes, take a swim in the indoor pool, or visit the playground for kids of all ages.

There are multiple health events throughout the year at Seabrook, but Father’s Day weekend takes the cake. Plan to visit (and participate in) our annual AVA Beach Volleyball Tournament, when more than 100 semi-pro, junior and local amateur teams come to Seabrook to win big prizes. With 20 sand volleyball courts, there is plenty of action to go around.

Events at Seabrook

BEACH VOLLEYBALL comes to Seabrook every Father’s Day weekend.

Go to seabrookwa.com/events for up-to-date information.

We’ve got a huge offering to keep you active: biking, swimming, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, hiking, and a new fitness facility. www.seabrookwa.com

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Finding home at

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Grant and Ellen Melocik greet guests into their oceanfront home in stocking feet – a Seabrook tradition.

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ix pairs of brightly-colored Nike tennis shoes are neatly arranged in the mudroom cubbies. They all belong to Ellen and she wears a different pair each day, depending which daily route they take around Seabrook: a walk on the beach, a hike through the forest or a stroll through town. But, she confesses, color coordination may play a deciding factor in choosing at times.

Aesthetics are important to the Melociks and are evident in their choice of décor – blue hues with complimentary orange accents are repeated throughout the house and create the feeling of the ocean sunset each and every day.

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The Melociks found Seabrook after reading the Sunset Idea Town article and they immediately put themselves on the mailing list, realizing from their California experience, that if you find a good deal, you’ve got to jump on it.

And this is exactly what they did. While Ellen was still teaching English, in 2013 Grant flew to Washington state to buy a piece of property. He called Ellen to say he had chosen what his agent, Robyn Roloff, called “the best oceanfront property” in Seabrook – a midblock corner with a 180-degree view of the ocean.

Fast forward three years. They are now

mostly retired. Mostly. Grant still works as a technical sales rep, selling switches for fancy motorcycles and battery chargers which include big, high-powered fast-chargers for electric cars. He thinks he has a fast-charger that may be of interest to Seabrook which will be able to charge visitors’ cars in less than one-half hour. Stay tuned!

Retired from being a high school literacy consultant, Ellen spends her time teaching piano and has elected to be the fulfillment arm of her daughter’s online business newheeltips. com – a website which offers high-heeled fashion solutions. Shoes and fashion are a recurring theme with Ellen.

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THE VIEW CAN’T BE BEAT. The Melocik’s porch gets a pop of color that carries throughout their home. www.seabrookwa.com

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ABOVE LEFT THE UPSTAIRS BATHROOM features a full size tub with seaside view.

ABOVE RIGHT JAPANESE ARTWORK from one of their many travels.

Grant and Ellen agree that sitting in one of two orange rockers on the deck, with their feet up on the banister, is their favorite thing about living in Seabrook.

The Melociks met in college at Ohio State and display their roots on the walls with a collection of artwork from Cincinnati-based, Mad Men-era graphic artist, Charlie Harper.

Harper’s modernistic style shows depictions of nature simplified, in the most complex way.

Harper’s work lacks detail yet is striking, much like the Melocik home in its clean simplicity and well-thought-out composition and use of color.

Harper’s art occupies the entire carriage house, aptly called Lady Bug, a recent addition to Seabrook’s Cottage Rental program. Half of the walls in the main house display Harper, the other half is reserved for a collection of WWII Japanese prints from Ellen’s grandfather.

Three favorites, called the “Pearl Divers,” depict three females with oyster shells which they plucked from the ocean. The three prints occupy one of two guest bedrooms on the second floor.

Along with the artwork, only the essentials inhabit the home. These essentials include only a few items brought from their last home in Fresno, California: an extensive 300-piece China set belonging to Ellen’s Aunt Mary and in the kitchen a humorous knife block situated so that it guards Ellen’s pride of the house, the induction range.

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in the house include a small collection of rocks and a prom dress. Three pieces of childrens’ art – one from each of their three kids – are displayed on one wall of “Riley’s Room,” a special place they have reserved for their 3-year old granddaughter when she visits.

They also love their attic media room and all the en suite bathrooms which include steam showers and heated floors. But the best space is the bath on the third floor, attached to the “cloud room,” a full tub overlooks the ocean, complete with remote-controlled blinds.

Then Grant cut in, “I told her she was worth five pianos.”

From the piano, looking through the windows is the deck. It sits atop a bluff, fronting the Pacific Glen Esplanade. Grant and Ellen agree that sitting in one of two orange rockers which occupy the deck, with their feet up on the banister, is their favorite thing about living in Seabrook. Each night they count ship lights.

The most in a night: 13.

Though these areas may be their favorite parts of the house, one cannot help but notice something a little more spectacular: the white, baby grand piano – a surprise gift from Grant to Ellen years ago, somewhere in the middle of raising three children. Situated on the main floor, it commands attention as it overlooks the ocean.

“My teacher, Ms. Weiss, had five pianos.

Students began learning on an old upright and then advanced through the various quality increasing instruments until the fifth piano, which was a white, concert Steinway.

“I didn’t make it there. I ended my lessons on the fourth piano – a lovely concert Bechstein – but not the Steinway.”

SIMPLE & CLASSIC styled furniture with an orange accent fills the home.

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The baby grand piano was a surprise gift from Grant to Ellen years ago, somewhere in the middle of raising three children.

BATHED IN LIGHT, the piano is one of just a few treasures taken from their previous home.

THE KITCHEN has a clean, modern design with their signature orange added for color.

AUNT MARY’S CHINA SET fills the cupboards with ancestry and tradition.

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SURF FISHING TIPS • If you go fishing in the ocean, the first thing to remember is to always be safe. Tell someone where you are going and better yet, fish with a friend.

• You need a good pair of

waders and a spinning rod and of course, a fishing license.

• The best time to fish,

according to Grant is at slack tide and thereafter.

• Grant catches and releases Grant enjoys fishing for surf perch just steps from his Seabrook home.

The modernist style carries to their carriage house, Lady Bug, named after a few of Harper’s artworks of the common theme, which occupy the cottage. You can book the carriage house through Seabrook Cottage Rentals.

scratch map — kind of like a scratch lottery ticket, only the reverse is true.

Each time you win – by taking a vacation – you scratch the gold lamé off a country. For the Melociks it is the perfect map to be tacked to the wall.

The Lady Bug is one of Seabrook’s newest editions. It has a sneak peek to the ocean through a porthole window that Grant insisted the builders add during the framing stage. The Melociks are excited to share their home with travelers, as they too love to travel.

On the map, Grant, points out his bucket list location, the Kamchatka River in Russia. “The best fishing spot in the world,” he says. “The fish are so big, they eat mice that fall into the river.”

Their next stop: Japan. “Some people buy things. We travel,” says Ellen. In the corner of their media room, a third floor attic cave – designed to eliminate the light from clearstory windows when viewing their 72” TV – is displayed what Ellen calls her “white elephant gift.” For some, it would be a kitschy

the fish, but you may keep surf perch. Always refer to the Washington State Fish and Game regulations.

Ellen looks at the map, three-fourths of it still under the metallic foil. “There’s still so much to see, I hope I live long enough.”

But for them, they are also pretty happy at home. Ellen and Grant both like to say, “Out of ten stars, we give Seabrook a twelve.”

ABOVE THE FOIL SCRATCH MAP is a fun part of the wall. Once you’ve traveled to a country or state, you scratch off the gold foil. Ellen and Grant have goals to scratch off many more places in the future.

Their next stop: Japan. “Some people buy things. We travel.”

Rent The Lady Bug! A carriage house studio with queen bed, kitchenette and private bath. Enjoy a beautifully bright and happy place while discovering all Seabrook has to offer.

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SUNSET MAGAZINE IDEA TOWN Being named the first ever Sunset Magazine “Idea Town” was a big milestone in our young town’s history.

When Seabrook first introduced itself as a beach town in 2004, few could have visualized a community large enough to warrant such a lofty title. Yet just nine years later, one of the nation’s leading lifestyle magazines recognized that Seabrook is just that – a true town in the making.

What was an annual, showhome project for Sunset Magazine turned into the first ever Idea Town – two stunning oceanfront homes created by design aficionados with beach lovers in mind.

The mix of modern yet casual features make the Red Sunset House one of Seabrook’s main landmarks.

Next door, the Blue Sunset Home fits the more traditional architecture of the Northwest Glen neighborhood while seamlessly fitting in with the Idea Town concept. A vibrant, spacious courtyard united the two homes and offered a one-of-a-kind area for outdoor living at the beach.

Seabrook and Sunset Magazine worked with Peter Brachvogel of BC&J Architects to design the homes, while renowned Seattle designer Brian Paquette brought the interior to life with his unique touch. A striking courtyard garden, designed by Seabrook’s very own Stephen Poulakos, welcomes you to the homes.

THE BOLD HUES of Blue Nova which was used for the cabinets, pairs nicely with the green floor tiles, yet is still airy and full of light.

Book a stay here!

You can still experience the first ever Sunset Magazine Idea Town home today. Stop by our real estate office if you’re interested in owning your own slice of Seabrook history; Robyn, Holly, or Darci would love to give you a personalized tour of the home. Or, book your stay in the Red Sunset Idea Home by visiting SeabrookCottageRentals.com.

AN OPEN FIREPLACE brings warmth to the open living room bank of windows which provide a sweeping view of the glen and ocean. ©2013 Sunset Publishing Corporation. Photos by Thomas J. Story

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ABOVE HOME EXTERIOR The Red Sunset Home and its juxtaposed neighbor, the Blue Sunset Home present traditional and modern options of beach living.

COVERED OUTDOOR DINING is a must for a beach home.

COLORFUL ACCENTS add a vibrant touch to every room.

THE OPEN KITCHEN has plenty of space for the kids and pets.

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The mix of modern yet casual features make the Red Sunset House one of Seabrook’s landmarks.

Interior Designer

Brian Paquette has a command use of color. His form and textiles yield a casual, yet sophisticated Pacific Northwest urbanity that is at home in the city or at the beach. Watch for his brick and mortar showroom in Seattle’s upand-coming Central District where he’ll be showcasing American designers like Lawson Fenning, Jason Koharik, Apparatus as well as his new line of wallpaper and textiles. The Showroom will be open September 1, 2016 at 2401 East Union in Seattle. brianpaquetteinteriors.com CLOCKWISE THE OFFICE SPACE is a mix of color and modern touches. SUNSET IDEA TOWN opening party. STRIKING ARTWORK in the stairway was from the personal collection of the designer, Brian Paquette. THE BEDROOM incorporated 200-year old denim from Tokyo and orange accents. THE SUN-LIT LIVING ROOM offers a natural, relaxing space surrounded by trees and an ocean view.

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WEDDINGS

weddings at seabrook Whether it’s our beautiful Town Hall building, the gorgeous scenery, or our beach rentals to hosts family and guests, choosing Seabrook as your location to celebrate your special day is an easy one.

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Grace & Hunter March 19, 2015

GRACE + HUNTER’S styled photo shoot features Seabrook’s best wedding places.

Photos by B. Jones Photography

Johanna & Tim Siri & Bjorn

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SIRI AND BJORN’S wedding took full advantage of the beach and Town Hall.

Photos by Kate Price Photography

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JOHANNA + TIM’S gold and blue themed wedding was beautiful!

Photos by Jeannnie Phinney Photography

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GROUPS

gatherings & Retreats At Seabrook we take the dress code very seriously.

“We welcome slacks, jackets, ties, T-shirts and flip flops. We provide a casual environment and want you and your team to feel at home and comfortable.�

-Jeff Wilson

Choose Seabrook for your event

Seabrook can host company retreats, family re-unions and other group gatherings. For more information, please contact: Jeff Wilson, Director of Weddings & Group Sales (360)276-4108 | jwilson@seabrookwa.com |

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TOWN HALL

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n the spirit of great American towns and towns all around the world, an important aspect is a place where people can gather.

Seabrook’s Town Hall is a timeless piece of classic architecture.

The bell tower which reaches 50-feet into the skyline is also the terminating vista for our soon-to-be-complete Main Street.

By design, the Town Hall is Seabrook’s civic building which provides a place for people to gather, to exchange ideas, perform school plays, celebrate weddings and family reunions and more.

Accommodating leisurely retreats, weddings, formal dinners or board meetings, Town Hall is located within walking distance from all Seabrook neighborhoods, restaurants and shops.

The hall is equipped with tables, chairs, linens, plates, glassware, and audio and visual equipment. You may also prepare meals in the state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, or hire one of our local caterers to do it for you.

If you are looking for something a little more informal, Seabrook’s event tent at Crescent Park is great for cook-outs, team building events and wedding receptions.

With three floors that can accommodate 120 people, and 38-foot tall ceilings reaching past the mezzanine, it is a great place for gatherings.

Where ever you choose, gatherings are paramount to Seabrook. We look forward to your celebration.

Seabrook’s civic building provides a place of classic architecture to celebrate events and exchange ideas.

Town Hall Stats

WE CAN HOST IT ALL! Accommodate 120 people Retreats, weddings & other special events Tables, chairs, linens, plates, glassware, audio/visual equipment is all available for use Commercial kitchen for catering Also!

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THE NATIONAL PARK-INSPIRED arbor entrance creates a prominent and welcoming feature to the Farm District

Farm District Inspiration The seeds of the Farm District neighborhood have been sewn, already yielding a variety of new amenities, including a National Park-inspired entrance archway, a rolling pasture, crossbuck cedar horse fencing, two tennis courts, a pickleball court, and Seabrook’s largest park to date, aptly named Horseshoe Park.

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HORSESHOE PARK Outfitted with an inviting, sunken fire pit and a perennial display garden to come, Horseshoe Park’s large lawn is perfect for a wide variety of events and games. Expect blossoms in the spring of 2017 from the flowering cherry trees, which will be planted in the fall of 2016 and will encircle the park.

ORCHARD AND BERRY PATCH In addition, an orchard and berry patch have already been planted directly opposite the rustic Wind Gate Equestrian horse barn. The orchard will surely be a popular place for weddings and other casual events.

While these are just a few of the amenities in the Farm District, there is more excitement planned!

COMMUNITY GARDEN In the early stages of design, a space for a community garden was set aside. The community garden will allow Seabrook residents to participate in the gardening of this special spot.

Longer term plans for the garden include a small greenhouse, a tool and potting shed, and a series of planting beds. We are planning to prepare beds in the fall of 2016 for planting in spring of 2017.

LONGER PATH SYSTEM You will also be able to connect to a larger cedar-mulch path system which will link to the Mill District neighborhood and then out to the Elk Creek beach trails.

Horseshoe Park & Courts

Seabrook’s largest park to date is a great place to spend a summer evening. It offers: Flagstone, sunken fire pit Large lawn for games & activities Perennial display garden

One of the best features about The Farm District is the expansive lawn to host weddings and special gatherings. Look for flowering cherry trees in the spring!

LEFT FRESHLY BUILT crossbuck cedar fencing gives the Farm District a distinct style.

ABOVE THE WIND GATE barn offers horse back riding and hosts hosts riding lessons and pony days.

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LEFT EQUESTRIAN CLASSES are offered at the Wind Gate barn.

RIGHT MOONRISE over the Farm District at sunset.

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN Lastly, the crowning jewel of the Farm District is the future Farmhouse Inn with demonstration kitchen. Imagine a true farm-to-table dinner at the Inn with fresh herbs & vegetables from the chef-curated, nearby, cutting garden. The demonstration kitchen will allow renowned chefs to bring authentic culinary experiences, full of ingredients from Seabrook’s backyard at the Farm District.

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While we have not commissioned an architect to design this important building, we do intend to include a series of guest cottages for rotating chefs to visit and to create specialized culinary events that are sure to be all the buzz around the Puget Sound region as a great destination restaurant and inn.

Keep your eyes on all the new homes sprouting throughout the year!

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The Farm District is growing! Here are some highlights to look for: Farmhouse Inn with demonstration kitchen Orchard & berry patch Community garden with greenhouse

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MAIN STREET

Seabrook Goes tO Main street homeowners, guests, and visitors. This way, everyone can enjoy the sights and sounds of the surf while they are shopping, dining, or simply strolling through town on their way to the beach.

Building Plans

WHAT’S COMING SOON Grocery Store Arcade Restaurant Book Store Toy Store Pharmacy Apparel store

Designed by some of the best architects and planners from around the country, Seabrook’s Main Street has been meticulously designed to become one of the most popular ocean-side retail districts in the Northwest.

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fter completing six new businesses on Meriweather Street and Seabrook Ave., as well as places for our North Coast Montessori School and call center, we have recently broken ground on our much anticipated Main Street!

The design for Main Street includes four primary blocks – all designed to maximize views of the Pacific Ocean for our www.seabrookwa.com

Building the eastern blocks will be the focus over the next 2 years. The two blocks will include a 6,000 foot grocery store, arcade, large restaurant, book store, toy store, pharmacy, as well as more retail apparel.

These two blocks will include 18 new residential lofts and town homes above the vibrant retail environment. All 18 lofts and townhomes will have beautiful views of the ocean and enjoy the energy of bustling shops and restaurants.

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CURRENT RETAIL shops with townhomes and residential lofts above.

Need more info?

We will be providing more information on our Main Street as the year progresses. Â If you have any interest in our oceanview lofts or townhomes, stop by our sales office and sign up to receive exclusive Main Street information as it becomes available.

MAIN STREET rendering looking at what is to come.

For information or any other interest in starting your own business on Main Street, contact our retail consultant Don Whittles at don@seabrookwa.com | 253-208-2257.

The new main street is designed to maximize views of the Pacific Ocean for our homeowners, guests, and visitors.

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RECIPE AWARD WINNING

almond joy s’more This is a favorite of Seabrook’s Roloff family. They, more than anyone, enjoy evenings around the campfire roasting this fun and easy spin on the favorite, traditional treat. Enjoy!

You’ll need:

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Nabisco Chocolate Wafers Marshmallow Hershey’s Chocolate Toasted Coconut Toasted Almonds

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S’more Competition!

MAKE YOUR BEST! You are invited to bring your favorite recipe to the S’more making family competition August 9-10.

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Educating the Whole Child Kindergarten-8 Common Core Standards Hands-on Learning

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MONTESSORI

North coast Montessori School Middle School is the next milestone North Coast Montessori is excited to head into its fifth year of education, growing and learning every day at Seabrook.

Located above Rusty Anchor Fitness, the students and teachers have happily settled into the new classroom – an open environment with a view of the ocean, where teachers offer quality, cutting-edge Montessori education which supports each child’s whole development. This unique program takes students outside of the classroom for authentic field studies in botany, zoology, physical science, and more. Grays Harbor history is absorbed through firsthand stories and field trips.

For the 2016-2017 school year – starting in September – North Coast Montessori is excited to offer a Middle School program to students in grades six through eight. Students can look forward to immersion weeks at the end of each of five cycles, in which they engage in real-world interactions with the local community through activities such as community service, internships with local businesses and more. www.seabrookwa.com

In addition, middle school students will bond and grow together through activities unique to middle school, such as an overnight trip to an outdoor education camp, public school integration through sports, and student run businesses.

With two full-time, certified teachers, and two part-time teaching specialists, North Coast Montessori is dedicated to maintaining a low teacher-to-student ratio that is aligned to Common Core state standards. Ms. Jessie has 10 years of experience and is returning for her third year at Seabrook; Mr. Marc has five years of teaching at the middle school level and will begin his first year with Seabrook in the fall.

Specialized programs for all students now will include swimming, fitness, music, drama, French, and art.

Ms. Lindsi has been our music and drama teacher for the past four years and Ms. Carly will be teaching the swimming program. All the teachers are excited to bring their combined experiences together to the students and local community.

LEFT TEACHERS Marc Cobb & Jessie Potter.

TOP CREATING DRIFTWOOD levers at the beach.

MIDDLE WIZARD OF OZ play performed at Town Hall.

BOTTOM LESSONS at the community garden.

Learn more!

To learn more about the school and watch it grow, visit northcoastmontessori.com.

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EVENTS

Summer July 2016

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PORCH ILLUMINATION

Seabrook homeowners and guests begin celebrating our independence the night before by decorating their proches for all to see. Meet at Crescent Park afterward to cast your vote for your favorite and enjoy s’mores.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Bring your red, white and blue for parades and a good ol’ American time.

We’ll salute the flag and then scour the beach the next day for party litter that may have been left the night before.

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SARAH VITORT FRIDAY SUNSET CONCERT SERIES Sarah Vitort will play in the Sunset Amphitheater overlooking the ocean.

All concerts in amphitheater are free.

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NOAH GUNDERSON FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES

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VAUGHN JOHANNES – FRIDAY SUNSET CONCERT SERIES

We move our concert series into the Town Hall this evening for a special concert. Tickets $15

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BUTLER AND THE MAID – FRIDAY SUNSET CONCERT SERIES - “TAKE ME TO SEABROOK”

Our favorite Grays Harbor musical duo play in the amphitheater. Be sure to come for a special series - “Take me to Seabrook” tribute they have written for our beach town! All concerts in amphitheater are free.

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Seabrook was founded on July 22, 2004, and every year we honor this day with a weekend celebration!

This year, help us celebrate outdoor adventures. We will have outdoor activities in which you may participate, outdoor music to listen to, (and a Saturday Market to wander.)

Vaughn Johanness is a classic rock favorite in Grays Harbor. He plays all the favorites and more!

Go to seabrookwa.com/events

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Celebrate this campfire tradition at one of many fire pits in Seabrook, sign up early to enter our S’more making family competition.

GNOME FESTIVAL

Help us celebrate our friendly wooded spirits with gnome attire, the movie “Gnomio & Juliet” and many other themed happenings like a free outdoor concert with “The Not-Its!”

Founder’s Day July 22-24

Independence Day Activities July 4

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THE GREAT PUMPKIN CARVING This year, master carver Eric Hawley will carve the Big Pumpkin and will judge the family pumpkin carving contest. Be prepared for some sharp competition.

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Big Foot Brew Fest October 1 12

SPIRIT TASTING WITH WISHKAH RIVER DISTILLERY Toast to our veterans this long weekend with local spirits and music from Wishkah River Distillery.

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SHOP SMALL SATURDAY

Visit our independently owned Seabrook Merchants for some special small shop services and surprises.

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TREE LIGHTING

Sing, enjoy hot chocolate, and bring cookies to share with friends and neighbors at our annual tree lighting.

Keep an eye out for Santa on a bike!

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Bring the entire family to share breakfast with the holly jolly man and make your wishes for a holiday season.

COASTAL HARVEST DINNER

Celebrate the end of the season harvest and help us raise funds for Coastal Harvest food bank to help stop hunger in Southwest Washington.

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Come mingle with Big Foot himself as we celebrate the best regional breweries, listen to great live music and raise money for the Seabrook Community Foundation.

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HOLIDAY CONCERT

Each year we invite sweetheart of Grays Harbor, Ericka Corban and friends to sing Seabrook holiday favorites.

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY Celebrate accomplishments of 2016 and hopes and dreams for 2017.

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WINEMAKER PARTY AT THE WASHINGTON HOUSE Seabrook partners with the Stowaway & Mill 109 to bring you tastes of Washington wineries, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and live music.

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SYTTENDE MAI PARADE

Each year we honor our Norweigen roots, starting at the Dorothy Anderson Cabin and parading through town to Sweet Life for an ice-cream social.

june 2017

DAFFODIL DAYS

It’s a new event! We will be planting and enjoying an explosion of color.

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EASTER ACTIVITIES

From scavenger hunts, wooden egg painting and more, Easter weekend is full of kid-friendly activities.

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MR. BILLS TRAVELLING TRIVIA AT TOWN HALL

Our traditional fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. This event also includes a dessert auction, come prepared to indulge!

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We partner with Washington CoastSavers every chance we get to clean up the sand. We love your help!

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CHOCOLATE ON THE BEACH FESTIVAL

Chocolate floods the North Beach during this annual event. Look for specials at all of our Town Merchants and guests receive a chocolate basket upon arrival. www.seabrookwa.com

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SAVOR SEABROOK SEAFOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL Enjoy seafood, wine, and music during our annual festival.

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DOGGIE DAYS

Your dog will wag their tail in delight at this fun event for canine and human.

SATURDAY MARKET KICK OFF

We always start summer off with a bit of revelry, music, and at each Saturday Market, a themed bike parade for all ages. Markets continue Saturdays through September 2.

WE HEART DADS BEACH VOLLEYBALL & FUN RUN

Father’s Day weekend is packed with action at Seabrook. Watch professional duos & juniors compete for prize money or play yourself to get some sand between your toes in the Amateur 4s event! There is also a Fun Run & BBQs to help raise money for Grays Harbor Community Hospital.

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We are alder|creative: a marketing and design company. We have chosen to put our roots down in Grays Harbor because it is a place that reflects our values.

The natural beauty inspires us and the community spirit invigorates us. Business owners here care about what they are trying to accomplish, and we want to support them because we care about them. People in other cities ask us, “Why?” We think we’ve tapped into something others haven’t discovered yet. That being really great at something requires balance. A yin and a yang. We thrive in a slower paced world where trips to the beach are a regular excursion because they make our heads spin with ideas. We work in partnership with our clients, offering them authentic and truthful advice to help give them balance. We listen. We create unique strategies for each business and maintain a constantly fluid idea of what “marketing” really entails. Nothing is automatic and there is no secret potion other than hard work and an openness to new ideas. Alder trees grow amidst uninhabitable land, setting the groundwork for the future and helping to bring balance back to what was once barren.

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