St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church Now Offering Sunday School for Toddlers

Burien’s St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, a long standing member of the local community, wants our Readers to know that they’re now offering Sunday School for toddlers during the 10... [Read more]

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EuropaKids International Preschool Holding Open House Nov. 3 and Nov. 10

Ni hao! Hola! Guten Tag! EuropaKids International Preschool is celebrating its 7th year in West Seattle/Burien and we have two Open Houses coming up: Saturday, Nov. 3: 10 a.m. – Noon Saturday, Nov.... [Read more]

Landmark Event Center’s Annual Halloween Carnival is Wednesday, Oct. 31

Des Moines’ historic Landmark Event Center’s annual Halloween Carnival is all spooked up and ready to go on Halloween – Wednesday, Oct. 31 – from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. There will be a Haunted... [Read more]

Trick or Treat! Discover Burien’s ‘Boo In Burien’ is Coming Saturday, Oct. 27

Discover Burien’s annual “Boo in Burien” is coming Saturday, Oct. 27, from Noon – 4 p.m., with free, safe trick or treating, family fun, hayrides, a great haunted house (courtesy BTB... [Read more]

FOLLOWUP: KCLS Director Responds to Resident Concerned About Explicit Anime

KCLS Director Bill Ptacek. Our post on the local resident who’s upset with the King County Library System for allowing his 10-year old niece to check out an anime book labelled “For Mature... [Read more]

Resident Upset with Library After Niece Checks Out Explicit Anime Book

Travis De Nevers, a longtime local resident, is upset with the King County Library System after discovering that his 10-year old niece was allowed to check-out an explicit, sexual anime book from the White Center Library…

Now You Can Help Local Kids – WestSide Baby Opens Donation Site in Burien

WestSide Baby announced this week that they’ve opened a new donation site at the Burien Community Center, making it easier to help local kids. “Thousands of kids in the Burien area receive... [Read more]

Navos’ Coalition for Drug-Free Youth Meeting Set for Wednesday, Oct. 17

Navos‘ first Coalition for Drug-Free Youth members meeting is set for Wednesday, Oct. 17 from Noon – 1 p.m. at the YWCA Learning Center, located at 9720 8th Ave SW in White Center. “As part of... [Read more]

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Advertiser Matt Griffin YMCA Offering Early Learning & Out-of-School Care

Advertiser Matt Griffin YMCA wants readers to know that they’re offering Early Learning and Out-of-School Care, great alternatives to childcare or daycare right here at your school. The YMCA School... [Read more]

Discover Burien’s Fall Carnival Days Coming to Town Square Park Sept. 27–30

Discover Burien’s annual Fall Carnival Days is coming to Town Square Park Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 27 – 30. There will be rides, games, and yes – even tooth-rotting sugary treats for... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center Announces Earth Day Art Contest for Kids

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) would like to invite kids ages 5-13 to participate in its third annual Earth Day Art Contest. The deadline is Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, and winners will... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes from Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department’s Kids’ Day

On Saturday (Sept. 8), the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department held its annual Kids’ Day, and Brienna McWade was there to take the following photos, which she has graciously shared with us: #gallery-1... [Read more]

Highline School District Announces Dual Language Programs at Two More Schools

More Highline-area Kindergarteners will learn a second language at school starting next fall, the Highline School District announced Wednesday, Sept. 5. “Highline will open new dual language programs... [Read more]

Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department Kids’ Day Is Saturday, Sept. 8

The Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department’s annual Kids’ Day will be Saturday Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the fire station on 8th Ave SW and SW 151st Street. “Come join us... [Read more]

PHOTO: Highline Schools’ New Super Waits for Bus on 1st Day of School

Today – Thursday, Aug. 30 – is the first day of classes for the Highline School District, and to celebrate, new Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield rode a bus with kids to White Center Heights Elementary... [Read more]

Highline School District Scores Improve in Every Grade on State Math Exams

The Highline School District announced Wednesday (Aug. 29) that its schools made significant progress on state standardized tests in 2012, especially on math exams, where scores are up across the board. “These... [Read more]

Annual Backpack Distribution for Highline Students to Begin Next Week

Banding together with God’s Grace in Action, the Exchange Club of Highline, the Lion’s Clubs of Burien and Normandy Park, and local churches will begin distributing next week backpacks for several... [Read more]

Navos & Ruth Dykeman Holding Back-to-School Shoe Drive

Navos and the Ruth Dykeman Children’s Center are holding a back-to-school Shoe Drive for needy kids, and you can help out by donating online or buying gift cards at shoe stores. “Children in... [Read more]

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Time for Sports Physicals at Advertiser Pacific Clinic & Urgent Care

B-Town Advertiser Pacific Clinic and Urgent Care wants busy families to know that they offer easy walk-in Sports Physicals with no appointment necessary. In addition in offering this convenient service,... [Read more]

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COUPON: Receive a FREE Class for your Kid(s) at Jungle Gym in Burien

Advertiser The Jungle Gym is keeping kids busy, active and cool this summer with a host of class and camp options. What’s more, they are offering a great new Coupon to give your wallet a break as... [Read more]

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Advertiser Burien Co-op Preschool Now Accepting New Enrollment

BTB Advertiser Burien Co-op Preschool is currently accepting new enrollment for the Crickets & Fireflies classes! Crickets-Mondays from 9:45 to 11:45 Fireflies-Wednesdays from 9:45 to 11:45 The weekly... [Read more]

‘Chief For A Day’ Event will be at Criminal Justice Training Center Aug. 16

Click image to see larger version. The 2012 “Chief for a Day” event, which is “about celebrating the lives of children who have been diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness”... [Read more]

Help Fight Children’s Cancer at ‘Dive Around the Clock’ Fundraiser this Friday

A 24-hour fundraiser to benefit children’s cancer victims called “Dive Around the Clock” will be held starting at 4 p.m. this Friday, July 20 at Redondo Beach in Des Moines (NOTE: parent company... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Crazy Burien Youngsters Tow Homemade Hydros Behind Their Bikes

It’s a sure sign that Summer is here when you see two crazy youngsters riding their bikes and towing homemade hydroplanes behind them – a true Northwest tradition – as Scott Schaefer photographed... [Read more]