One hour done; 188 hours to go at the Burien Farmers Market

The first hour of the 2013 Burien Farmers Market is underway! We have a mathematician friend watching our B-Town Blog booth right now, and he reports the following math: There will be 27 Farmers Market... [Read more]

REMINDER: Come see us at Opening Day of the Burien Farmers Market!

REMINDER: Today – Thursday, May 2 – is the opening day of the Discover Burien Farmers Market! It runs from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Burien Town Square Park, on SW 152nd at 5th Place SW in downtown Burien. As... [Read more]

Record amount of trash picked up at this year’s Clean Sweep event – over 10 tons!

A record amount of trash was picked up at this year’s Discover Burien Clean Sweep event (held April 20) – over 10 tons –  according to Event Manager Debra George. “Over 10 tons of trash... [Read more]

Discover Burien Farmers Market opens at Town Square Park Thursday, May 2

You can tell a bright summer is just around the corner when the Discover Burien Farmers Market starts – this year kicking off on Thursday, May 2 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. As usual, B-Town’s original,... [Read more]

Five elected to Discover Burien board

At Tuesday night’s membership meeting and election, five new members were elected to the Discover Burien board of directors…

REMINDER: Discover Burien Board Election is Tuesday at 5:30pm

REMINDER: Discover Burien’s annual membership meeting and board election will be held Tuesday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Southgate Masonic Hall, located at 1004 SW 152nd Street. This meeting is... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes from Discover Burien’s annual ‘Clean Sweep’ on Saturday

Dozens of volunteers got up bright and early Saturday morning to help brighten downtown Burien during Discover Burien’s annual ‘Clean Sweep,’ which started at 8 a.m. at the Fire Station. BTB... [Read more]

Nominees Announced for April 23 Discover Burien Board Elections

The official nominations for Discover Burien’s Board of Directors election (NOTE: BTB Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer is on the board) – to be held at the Southgate Masonic Hall on Tuesday, April... [Read more]

Help Beautify Burien During Annual Clean Sweep Event Saturday, April 20

Discover Burien (we’re members, and Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the board) will be holding its annual ‘Clean Sweep’ event on Saturday, April 20, where everyone is invited... [Read more]

Discover Burien Board Elections, Member Meeting is April 23

Discover Burien’s Annual member meeting and Board of Director Election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Southgate Masonic Hall, located at 1004 SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien. “At... [Read more]

Network with Fellow Biz Peeps & Enjoy Local Bites at ‘Top Chef’ Event Wed.

Discover Burien will be hosting a very unique networking event this Wednesday night, March 20 – the ‘Top Chef’ Qualifier, where 20 local restaurants will be competing in a culinary battle... [Read more]

Discover Burien Seeking Storage Space Downtown

Discover Burien (we’re members, and Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board) is in need of storage space in the downtown Burien area – can you (or anyone you know) help? If you’re... [Read more]

Discover Burien Named One of Constant Contact’s 2012 ‘All Stars’

Discover Burien (we’re members, and Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the board) announced Thursday (March 14) that it has received the 2012 All Star Award from Constant Contact®, Inc.,... [Read more]

‘Team Clean Sweep’ Special Needs Worker Doug Query Hit by Car on SW 148th

by Davy Desmond I sat across from Doug Query on a recent, blustery Thursday afternoon. He’s one of four full-time special needs individuals who set out each week to eliminate litter and keep Burien... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes from Discover Burien’s Awards Dinner Fundraiser

Discover Burien held its annual Leadership Awards dinner and silent auction to a full house at the Burien Community Center Friday night (March 1), giving out honors to various local citizens. Hosted by... [Read more]

Discover Burien Announces its 2012 ‘Leadership Awards’ Winners

Discover Burien announced Monday (Feb. 25) its 2012 Leadership Awards winners – one of whom is BTB Founder/Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer, named 2012 “Business Leader of the Year.” The... [Read more]

Annual Discover Burien Awards Dinner and Auction will be Friday, March 1

Here’s your chance to rub elbows with Burien’s community and business leaders, while supporting the nonprofit Discover Burien Association – come to its annual community leader awards dinner and... [Read more]

Discover Burien Seeking Nominees for Annual Awards Dinner, Coming March 1

Last year’s ‘Business Leader of the Year’ winner Danny House, of the Tin Room Bar/Theater, joking around with Scott Schaefer. Photo by Michael Brunk. The folks at Discover Burien (Founder/Publisher... [Read more]

Burien’s Annual ‘Empty Bowls’ Fundraiser is Coming Friday, Jan. 25

Burien’s annual ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser is coming to the Burien Community Center on Friday, Jan. 25, with two servings – lunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. – 8... [Read more]

Create Holiday Magic with a Letter from Santa for Just $5 Each!

Create some unique magic this holiday season for kids, friends, business associates – even spouses – with a specialized, customized letter from Santa! Through Dec. 17, Discover Burien is offering... [Read more]

Shop Local and Enjoy Free Holiday Activities at Burien’s Winterfest Dec. 1

Burien’s Winterfest celebration offers the perfect chance to shop local while enjoying a free celebration brimming with activities for the whole family from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Burien’s... [Read more]

3 Local Business Organizations Holding Holiday Mixer on Thursday, Dec. 6

Join members of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, Destination Des Moines, Discover Burien, and several other local Southwest King County organizations for a HUGE holiday mixer from 5 p.m.... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes from Discover Burien’s “Boo in Burien”

Another “Boo in Burien” is in the books and despite cold, gray weather 152nd Street played host to a horde of costumed kids and pets in an annual celebration capped off with the traditional... [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]