The B-Town Blog’s Gina Bourdage Joins Discover Burien, Meets Board

The first order of Wednesday night’s Discover Burien monthly meeting was to introduce Gina Bourdage, DB’s newly appointed Administrative Coordinator, to the Board. Nancy Hinthorne, Interim Executive Director, told the group…

PHOTOS: Scenes From Burien’s Awards Dinner & Silent Auction

Burien’s Community Center was hopping on Friday night as it played host to the Discover Burien annual dinner and silent auction and the presentation of Citizen’s Awards by the City of Burien. Besides... [Read more]

Nancy Hinthorne Of SWKC Chamber Named Interim Head Of Discover Burien

Lori Alden, President of the Board of Directors of Discover Burien, has confirmed that the Board has appointed former director of the SW King County Chamber of Commerce Nancy Hinthorne as Interim Executive Director of DB…

An Exit Interview With Discover Burien Executive Director Steve Gilbert

In Nov., 2009 when Steve Gilbert, then the newly-appointed Executive Director of Discover Burien (DB) started, The B-Town Blog had an ‘Entrance Interview’ with him. Flash forward to Feb., 2011, where we find Steve on his way out of town, so we found it appropriate to have an ‘Exit Interview’ with him….

JOB: Discover Burien Looking To Hire Administrative Coordinator

Discover Burien is looking to hire an Administrative Coordinator for 25-40 hours per week. Here’s the full job listing: Position is Administrative Coordinator. There is opportunity for advancement. General... [Read more]

Highline & White Center Food Banks Receive Checks From Empty Bowls

In an informal ceremony at The Mark Restaurant on Tuesday, Discover Burien’s Debra George passed out checks to two local food banks for the funds raised at this year’s Empty Bowls event. (L... [Read more]

BREAKING: Steve Gilbert Resigns As Executive Director Of Discover Burien

In a surprise move, Discover Burien Executive Director Steve Gilbert resigned at Wednesday night’s (Jan 26th) Steering Committee Meeting, to “pursue full-time opportunities,” according... [Read more]

Colorful, Student-Designed Banners Will Transform Burien’s SW 153rd Street

The City of Burien’s Arts Commission has been busy working with Highline School District students over the last year to create a new “Banner Project” on SW 153rd Street. Forty-four (44) large banner... [Read more]

Free ‘SantaDog’ Photos & More At Discover Burien’s WinterFest Dec. 4th

Discover Burien’s annual WinterFest is coming Saturday, Dec. 4th from 10am – 5pm along SW 152nd Street in downtown Burien, with free hay rides, horse and carriage rides, photos with Santa, store... [Read more]

For Just $5, You Can Get A Letter From Santa Sent To Just About Anyone

Discover Burien is sponsoring its annual “Letters to Santa” campaign, which is a great opportunity for Santa himself to communicate directly with your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, spouse,... [Read more]

Waldo, Our Sponsored Wiener Dog, Comes In Dead Last In Wiener Dog Race

At Saturday’s Discover Burien Wiener Dog Races, Waldo, the differently-abled Wiener dog with a wheelchair that The B-Town Blog sponsored, came in dead last in the first-round elimination, but first... [Read more]

Discover Burien Seeking To Help Two Community Events; Deadline Is Nov. 1st

The Discover Burien Association (we’re members) is looking for up to two community-based, local Burien events that could use some help in marketing, bookkeeping, insurance or other areas. The deadline... [Read more]

PHOTO: The Carnival Comes To Burien Town Square, Starts Thursday

As part of the city’s Octoberfest, carnival rides have been set up by Davis Rides near Burien Town Square, and the fun begins tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 23rd) and continues through Sunday (Sept.... [Read more]

Burien’s Octoberfest Coming To Town Square Park Sept. 23 – 26th

Burien’s annual Octoberfest is coming to Town Square Park beginning Thursday, Sept. 23rd through Sunday, Sept. 26th, and will include a beer and wine garden along with an abundance of activities... [Read more]

At Today’s Farmers Market: Kettle Corn & FREE Elliott Bay Brewery Food Samples

Today’s Burien Farmers Market runs until 6pm, and while we’re not there (due to a couple of minor medical issues for two of us), it’s still worth dropping by, if only for the following... [Read more]

Discover Burien Invites Local Businesses To “Come On In”

If you are one of over 1,000 businesses in Burien, you’ll be receiving a very special invitation via snail-mail and e-mail in the next few days. That invitation will be to join the Discover Burien... [Read more]

Rev It Up With Dad At The Burien Father’s Day Car Show June 20th

Make a date with Dad to check out wheels flashy and classy at the Burien Father’s Day Car Show Sunday, June 20. The free event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. also features ‘50s and ‘60s tunes... [Read more]

Neither Rain Nor Sleet Nor Gloom Of Wind Shall Stop Today’s Farmers Market

Neither rain nor sleet nor the gloom of wind shall stop today’s Burien Farmers Market from going on as planned, running from 11am to 6pm in the Burien Town Square. Tents are set up, and we’re... [Read more]

Four New Members Named To Discover Burien Board

Four new members were named to the Board of Discover Burien this week: From left to right: Myda Magana, Development Director, Highline Medical Center Foundation, Steve Gilbert, Executive Director of Discover... [Read more]