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Spring Art, Plants & “Cards For A Cause” Coming May 8-9
Three big Burien events coming up – the annual Spring Art Walk, Plant Sale and “Cards for a Cause” on Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th.
Here are the details…
Sea-Tac Airport Hosting Earth Day Fair Wed. 4/22
Aside from being sued by angry residents over the third runway, Sea-Tac Airport seems to really be getting their green on lately, utilizing a wildlife biologist for bird control, and even winning a “Proggy” Award from PETA.
Now they’re celebrating Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22nd from 10am to 2pm.
Here are the details…
White Center For The Arts Open Studio Tour Is Tonight
Tonight (Saturday, April 18th) is the next White Center for the Arts Open Studio Art Tour, from 5pm to 10pm, at 9639 16th SW in White Center, and here are the details:
Come one, come all! White Center for the Arts Open Studio Tour is on Saturday, April 18th, 2009.
Enjoy art and the usual accoutrements, and support your local, hard-working artists…
“RIPS” Baseball Poker Fundraiser Is Saturday, April 18th
Did you know that there’s a world-class baseball training facility in Burien called “Rips Baseball Training Complex“?
There is, and they’re having a special poker tournament fundraiser this Saturday, April 18th starting at 6pm, and here are the details:
WHAT: Texas Hold’em Tournament and 14U Gold Brewers Baseball Fundraiser (ONLY WILL HAVE 100 PLAYERS)
WHEN: Saturday, April 18th, 6pm: Dinner & Registration; 7pm: First Cards Dealt Promptly…don’t be late…
Learn How To Prevent Falls At El Dorado West April 27th
BTB Advertiser El Dorado West’s next “Golden Years Seminar” will be on “Fall Prevention” on Monday, April 27th at 10am. Here are the details: WHAT: “Golden Years Seminar”... [Read more]
Emergency Preparedness Fair Is Thursday, April 23rd
The 2nd Annual Normandy Park Emergency Preparedness Fair is scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd from 12pm to 6pm at the Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove), located at 1500 SW Shorebrook Drive (map... [Read more]
The Big Burien Bunco Blowout Coming To El Dorado 4/25
The Big Burien Bunco Blowout is a fundraiser event for the American Cancer Society and Relay For Life, and is coming to BTB Advertiser El Dorado West on Saturday, April 25th starting at 6:30pm.
Here are the details:
WHAT: The Big Burien Bunco Blowout, a fundraising evening of Bunco including dinner and great prizes.
WHEN: Saturday, April 25th starting at 6:30pm…
John F. Kennedy’s KATCH Auction Is April 24th & 25th
John F. Kennedy High School, which has made Burien its home for over 42 years, will be holding its annual KATCH Auction over two nights: Friday April 24th and Saturday, April 25th at the JFK Gymnasium.
KATCH stands for Kennedy Action Toward Christian Heritage, and is an annual benefit auction extravaganza in support of Kennedy High School. Tuition covers only a portion of the expense of providing the superior academic, athletic, artistic and spiritual education that Kennedy offers. The additional funds generated by KATCH are a major component of Kennedy’s capacity for excellence…
(2009) Grab A Broom And Help “Clean Sweep” Burien On April 25th
“Clean Sweep,” Burien’s annual spring cleaning event, is planned for Saturday, April 25th, starting at 8am at the fire station on 8th Ave SW.
Citizens are encouraged to join this effort to improve the appearance of the downtown area and neighborhoods by picking up trash and other debris along streets, sidewalks and parks.
Volunteers are asked to report to the Burien Fire Station, located at 15100 8th Ave. SW (map below) at 8am, where they can enjoy a free continental breakfast and then head out to the community to clean, pick up trash, remove graffiti and more…
From Our E-Newsletter: This Weekend’s B-Town Haps…
If you haven’t yet subscribed to our Free Weekly Event Newsletter, sign up today, and you’ll receive a regular spam-free event listing every Thursday (oops, Friday this week) via email that... [Read more]
Free Star Gazing Tonight At Lake Burien School Park
Tonight (Friday April 3rd) starting at 8pm at Lake Burien School Memorial Park there will be a FREE star (and planet, and perhaps even satellite/UFO?) gazing gathering where people can look through an advanced 8-inch Meade computer-controlled telescope.
Pending weather, this will also happen Saturday night (April 4th) at the same time and location.
You’re invited to come celebrate 400 years of stargazing since Galileo first looked through a telescope in 1609 (and no, he didn’t do it in Burien).
Local amateur astronomer Jim Burrows will be your host, so come to the park and look for the telescope setup.
We know this is last-minute notice, but it was only decided on this afternoon once the weather cleared. Keep in mind though that it’s going to be another cold night, so bundle up and be sure to bring your Snuggie blanket thingy…
Plant A Tree For Arbor Day And Dottie Harper April 8th
Wednesday, April 8th is Arbor Day, and the city of Burien’s Parks and Recreation Department will be celebrating it at Dottie Harper Park with a special tree planting in honor of the day and in memory... [Read more]
Highline Hysterical Society File: Burien’s Forgotten Festival
Photo courtesy Highline Hysterical Society.Burien is more than just a town with a funny German name and a Strawberry Festival.
It holds a deep history of togetherness and community festivals. This is best seen in the long-forgotten springtime Caterpillar Festival. All residents of Burien know those annoying tent caterpillars which come out every spring and devour all the plants in sight. These bugs, which are seen as a nuisance, were once given a full day of celebration.
In the early 1910s, the young town of Burien started celebrating the emergence of the several species of caterpillars after the start of spring. Along with the common tent caterpillars, several farms of silkworm caterpillars were located in Burien. In the early 1900s Burien and several other towns along Puget Sound had become well known for their silk; an industry brought to the area by the Asian immigrants. The yearly festival showed Burien’s love of these insects whose industry played a large role in establishing their city…
(2009) Annual Bunny Breakfast & Egg Hunt Is Sat., April 11th
Burien Parks and the Burien Lions Club present their annual “Eggstravaganza” Bunny Breakfast and Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 11th, starting at 9am with a pancake breakfast, followed at 11am with an (unscrambled) egg hunt.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Annual “Eggstravaganza” Bunny Breakfast and Spring Egg Hunt
WHEN: Saturday April 11th, with breakfast from 9am-10:45am and egg hunt for kids up to 11 years old beginning at 11am…
Reception For Steve Roumas At Burien Art Gallery Sunday
The Burien Art Gallery is holding a special closing reception for artist Steve Roumas this Sunday, March 29th, from 2pm-4pm.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Closing reception for Steve Roumas successful “Small Worlds†show at the Burien Art Gallery (sample art at left).
WHEN: Sunday, March 29th, from 2pm to 4pm…
“Neil Diamond” To Sing At Senior Fundraiser Friday
“Neil Diamond†(or at least a reasonable facsimile) will be singing at the Burien Community Center for the annual “Enchanted Evening” fundraiser for the Burien Senior Program this Friday, March 27th.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Burien Senior Program’s “Enchanted Evening” Fundraiser Dinner, featuring “The Diamond Experience”
WHEN: Friday, March 27, doors open at 6:15pm
WHERE: Burien Community Center Auditorium, 425 SW 144th Street
WHO: Anyone
COST: $20 per person (tickets must be purchased in advance)…
Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt Is This Saturday, March 28th
Area teens are encouraged to get their flashlights ready for the annual Burien Parks Flashlight Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 28th, from 8pm-11pm at Sylvester Middle School.
This event for 7th through 10th graders and participants must bring a school ID, so grownups, don’t even think about trying.
Participants will win candy and prizes, and everyone should bring their own flashlights.
Eggs will be provided, and the hunt starts at 9pm.
WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 8pm – 11pm
WHERE: Sylvester Middle School Cafeteria, 16222 Sylvester Rd. SW…
Bowl In Your Pajamas For Foster Kids April 19th
Sleep Country USA’s fourth-annual “Pajama Bowl” fundraiser for foster kids will be held on Sunday, April 19th at Acme Bowl and Billiards in Tukwila. Here are the details: WHAT: Sleep... [Read more]
Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: American Cancer Society!
The B-Town Blog proudly welcomes its latest Advertiser: the American Cancer Society, which provides hope for a cure for cancer through the upcoming Relay For Life, to be held June 13th and 14th at Highline Stadium.
Everyone knows someone who has been touched by cancer. And for the volunteers who are busy planning the 4th Annual Relay For Life of Highline, it’s those personal stories that keep them going.
Set to take place June 13th and 14at at Highline Stadium, the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life provides a way for everyone to fight back against cancer.
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. Teams of people will camp out on the field at Highline Stadium and take turns walking or running around the track. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length, to represent that cancer patients battle the disease 24 hours a day.
Teams can be made up of family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors who have fun while raising much-needed funds to fight cancer and raise awareness. No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at Relay.
One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. The money raised at Relay saves lives by funding cutting-edge cancer research, early detection and prevention education, advocacy efforts, and life-affirming patient services. It is because of Relay that we are able to save lives, help those battling cancer and empower all to fight back against the disease.
Relay also allows all individuals an opportunity to celebrate the lives of those who have survived cancer and to remember those who have been lost to the disease. For the newly diagnosed, Relay is a healing experience that offers a chance to meet others who have claimed victory over cancer. For the caregivers who give their time, love, and support to their friends and family who face cancer it provides hope and understanding.
Highlights of the event include the Opening Ceremonies at 3pm which include the Cancer Survivor Victory Lap. The Victory Lap is an opportunity for the community to come together and show support for those who have gone through or are still fighting cancer. Immediately following the Victory Lap is the Cancer Survivors Social; all cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to enjoy the good food and share stories with other survivors and caregivers. At 10pm, the Luminaria Ceremony provides a time for everyone to pause and reflect on those we have lost to cancer and those who are still battling the disease.
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser and is planned by volunteers in our community. Event Chair Gary McNeil says he got involved “because I lost my dad to cancer and I wanted to feel like I was contributing to a solution. Relay provides me the opportunity to support cancer patients and really make a difference.†Gary started out as a team captain and stepped up to fill the role of Event Chair because “it’s an important cause to me, and I wanted to do what I could to help out.â€
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. No matter who you are, we can help. If you, or someone you know, have been diagnosed with cancer the American Cancer Society can provide support and services to help you through the cancer journey.
If you would like more information about Relay For Life or services the American Cancer Society provides, please contact Kelly Cochran at 206.674.4103 or via email at kelly.cochran@cancer.org.
And please visit the website at www.relayforlife.org/highlinewa, where you can sign a team up, join one, or donate online.
We’ll see you there!
Here’s a video with more information:
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