REVIEW: Burien Little Theatre’s Playwrights Festival, Part Two
by Shelli Park If I closed my eyes last night at Burien Little Theatre as I sat waiting for the first of the final two plays of the Bill and Peggy Hunt Playwrights Festival, I felt as though I was at the boarding gate of an airport. The gate agents’ voices over the P.A. system, crying children, the din of multiple conversations. Instead of getting on a flight, I opened my eyes and was treated to a wonderful dialogue in semantics and ergonomics. “17 –B”, written by Stephen Feldman and directed by Russ Kay, is a story that addresses the needs of ...
Debi Wagner files to run for Burien City Council Position #3
Debi Wagner officially filed to run for Burien City Council, Position #3, where she will face incumbent Joan McGilton, Andrea Reay and Robert Richmond III. Wagner, a longtime local activist and Author, has 35 years of business experience in accounting and management. She was also endorsed by Burien's first Mayor, Arun Jhaveri, who said: "I have known Debi for many years, as a passionate and dedicated Community Leader, working in the areas of Environment, Education, Fiscal Policies, Children Causes, and Sustainability. As a wife, mother, and champion of local issues, she has demonstrated her leadership qualities of vision, integrity, diplomacy, communication, coordination, ...
ELECTION UPDATE: After deadline passes, 13 file for 4 City Council seats
After the filing deadline passed for the 2013 election on Friday (May 17), it looks to be quite a horse race for seats for local offices, with 13 candidates declared running for four Burien City Council seats. The Primary election will be Aug. 6, and the General election will be Nov. 5. BURIEN: Council Position No. 1: Jack Block Jr. (incumbent), Lauren Berkowitz, Kip Walton Council Position No. 3: Andrea H. Reay, Joan McGilton (incumbent), Robert L. Richmond III, Debi Wagner Council Position No. 5: Nancy Tosta, Len Boscarine, Rose Clark (incumbent) Council Position No. 7: Chuck Rangel, Joey Martinez, Steve Armstrong Two candidates who publicly declared ...
Seahurst Math Club to host local Mathematics Competition May 31
On Friday, May 31, the Seahurst Elementary School math club will be hosting their fourth annual Elementary Math Bonanza, a math contest for students in fourth through sixth-grades. "Students from across the district will be exposed to problems and topics that go beyond their standard curriculum and share their enjoyment of mathematics with like-minded students," reads an announcement. Competitors will participate in a variety of tests in different formats: an individual test in which students will attempt to solve thirty problems in thirty minutes, a mental math test in which individuals will try to solve twenty problems in their heads, and two ...
Longtime resident Steve Armstrong declares candidacy for Burien City Council
Longtime resident Steve Armstrong officially declared his intent to run for Burien City Council, Position #7 this week, one of nine who has officially filed before the Friday deadline. Armstrong attended local schools, the University of Washington, works for Boeing and is raising two children here. "I’m running for city council because I believe it’s time for a change and that I can help initiate this change," Armstrong said. "It appears that some Council members and the City Manager have lost touch with the citizens of Burien. Recent evaluations from the City Council are mixed as to whether the City Manager is ...
Local Artist Rebecca Miller holding art show reception at Harbor Steps June 6
There will be an Art Opening for Burien Artist Rebecca Miller from 6 – 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 at Alki Arts at the Harbor Steps in Seattle. Miller's unique Charcoal Drawings on Antique Sheet Music will be on display – check out this one of The Beatles (click image to see larger version): "Her work incorporating antique sheet music and portraits of some of her favorite musicians is meant to bring two of her primary inspirations in life together: music and visual art," reads an announcement. "Come experience the culmination of an artist's vision in this one night exhibition." Special guest ...
SAVE THE DATE(s): ‘Wild Strawberry Festival’ will be weekend of June 15–16!
SAVE THE DATE(s): Can you believe we're only a month away from this year's annual Wild Strawberry Festival? It's set for the weekend of June 15 – 16 at Burien Town Square, with some great new additions including 'Band-a-Palooza,' an all day band competition on Saturday, June 15. You’ll also enjoy a variety of live entertainment, food booths, crafts, exhibits, and yes, even The B-Town Blog, blogging live like we have (we're a Sponsor) for the past several years. The carnival is back this year with lots of fun rides and games for kids of all ages, and don’t forget to get ...
‘Voices of Burien’ Open Mic will be Friday, May 31 at Community Center
‘Voices of Burien‘ – a new youth-oriented writing group – will be holding its first Open Mic at the Burien Community Center on Friday, May 31 from 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. “We are celebrating... [Read more]
REVIEW: Burien Little Theatre’s Playwrights Festival, Part Two
by Shelli Park If I closed my eyes last night at Burien Little Theatre as I sat waiting for the first of the final two plays of the Bill and Peggy Hunt Playwrights Festival, I felt as though I was at the... [Read more]
Debi Wagner files to run for Burien City Council Position #3
Debi Wagner officially filed to run for Burien City Council, Position #3, where she will face incumbent Joan McGilton, Andrea Reay and Robert Richmond III. Wagner, a longtime local activist and Author,... [Read more]
ELECTION UPDATE: After deadline passes, 13 file for 4 City Council seats
After the filing deadline passed for the 2013 election on Friday (May 17), it looks to be quite a horse race for seats for local offices, with 13 candidates declared running for four Burien City Council... [Read more]
Seahurst Math Club to host local Mathematics Competition May 31
On Friday, May 31, the Seahurst Elementary School math club will be hosting their fourth annual Elementary Math Bonanza, a math contest for students in fourth through sixth-grades. “Students from... [Read more]
Pickleball Tournament will be served up in SeaTac this weekend
A pickleball tournament will be served up at the SeaTac Community Center this weekend, with the best players from all over the country competing. “Pickleball was invented in Seattle, and SeaTac will... [Read more]
Rally to show support for SR-509 extension is Monday at State Capitol
The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce is reporting on its Facebook page that supporters of SR-509 and SR-167 will stage a rally on the steps of the State Capitol in Olympia on Monday, May 20 at... [Read more]
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This Week’s Prudential NW Open House is a cute Craftsman for just $214,700!
BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House for this week is a cute Craftsman that’s all NEW inside! Beautiful living room with brick & slate fireplace, large Kitchen, petite... [Read more]
Longtime resident Steve Armstrong declares candidacy for Burien City Council
Longtime resident Steve Armstrong officially declared his intent to run for Burien City Council, Position #7 this week, one of nine who has officially filed before the Friday deadline. Armstrong attended... [Read more]
LETTER: Brett Fish shares his latest encounter with the Sewer District
[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] The Southwest Suburban Sewer District called... [Read more]
Don’t miss Bill & Peggy’s Festival, continuing at Burien Little Theatre
The first half of the Bill and Peggy Hunt Playwrights Festival is over at Burien Little Theatre, but never fear – the second half starts with two new shows this Friday, May 17! Starting Friday, two new... [Read more]
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Advertiser Highline Medical Center holding FREE Back Pain Clinic May 23
BTB Advertiser Highline Medical Center will be holding a FREE ‘Oh My Aching Back!” seminar on Thursday, May 23 starting at 6 p.m. Here are the details: OH MY ACHING BACK! SEMINAR Are you suffering... [Read more]
Here’s the June schedule for the Burien Master Gardener Clinics
Burien Master Gardeners continue with FREE advice, appearing at the Burien Library on Wednesdays as well as Furney’s Nursery on Saturdays. Master Gardener volunteers are trained para-professionals... [Read more]
Burien’s Shorewood Elementary holding Fundraiser for Robotics program May 29
Burien’s Shorewood Elementary School will be holding a fundraiser dinner for its Robotics program from 5 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at the school (2725 SW 116th Street, Burien). Here’s... [Read more]
Local Artist Rebecca Miller holding art show reception at Harbor Steps June 6
There will be an Art Opening for Burien Artist Rebecca Miller from 6 – 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 at Alki Arts at the Harbor Steps in Seattle. Miller’s unique Charcoal Drawings on Antique Sheet... [Read more]
SAVE THE DATE(s): ‘Wild Strawberry Festival’ will be weekend of June 15–16!
SAVE THE DATE(s): Can you believe we’re only a month away from this year’s annual Wild Strawberry Festival? It’s set for the weekend of June 15 – 16 at Burien Town Square, with some... [Read more]
VIDEO: Family of Ducklings crosses the street at Burien Town Square
Courtesy Jim Branson comes this charming video showing a family of Ducklings crossing the street at Burien Town Square on Wednesday, May 15, 2013: Read More →
LETTER: ‘Hooray to the B-Town Blog’ for helping find Reader’s stolen bicycle
[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader:] Hooray to the B-Town Blog, one concerned citizen, and the KC Sheriffs!!! Last night, around 9:00PM, they found our stolen... [Read more]
REMINDER: Don’t forget to ‘GiveBIG’ today to help local charities!
REMINDER: The Seattle Foundation’s ‘GiveBIG’ is TODAY, Wednesday, May 15 – when all donations will be matched! Each credit card donation* made to the more than 1,400 nonprofit organizations... [Read more]
REMINDER: Environmental Science Center’s FREE workshop on soil is Sunday
REMINDER: Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) will be holding a FREE workshop on soil this Sunday, May 19 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Burien Library. “A beautiful garden or yard... [Read more]
Highline School District proposes update to school safety and security program
The Highline School District announced Tuesday (May 14) that “more extensive staff training and strong coordination with local law enforcement are the hallmarks of a proposal to improve safety and... [Read more]
MISSING: 16-year old, brain damaged black female cat ‘Bucky’
BTB Reader Annie Morton wants everyone to be on the lookout for ‘Bucky,’ her missing 16-year old female black cat that has some minor brain damage (click images to see larger versions): Annie... [Read more]
‘GiveBIG’ at Tin Room, help Highline Schools Foundation & get a free BEER
This Wednesday – May 15 – is The Seattle Foundation’s annual ‘GiveBIG‘ fundraiser day, when all donations will be matched, making it one of the best days to help local non-profits. Numerous... [Read more]
CRIME: Two bikes stolen from Gregory Heights home Monday
BTB Reader Sig Ratkoviak wants everyone to be on the lookout for two stolen bikes, taken from his Gregory Heights home’s garage (near 12th SW and SW 160th) early Monday morning, May 13. “This... [Read more]
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