High School Senior Project Promotes Swimming Skills to Underserved Teens

Photo courtesy Mel Ponder Photography. Jackie Beal, a senior at Mount Rainier High School, created “Teach2Swim” for her Senior Culminating Project. Jackie’s goal was to teach swimming to teens in... [Read more]

SeaTac United Holding FUNdraiser through Tuesday, Dec. 11

The SeaTac United Football Club is holding a fundraiser through Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the California Pizza Kitchen’s Tukwila restaurant (just East of the mall at 150 Andover Park West in Tukwila –... [Read more]

Holiday Fun at Museum of Flight Begins with Santa’s Airplane Arrival Dec. 15

“Santa’s Landing Party” at The Museum of Flight in Tukwila begins Saturday morning, December 15, when the jolly old man and his wife will fly in via a classic de Havilland Beaver bush... [Read more]

Seahurst Elementary Students Donate Nearly 3,700 Items to Food Bank

Seahurst Elementary students, families, and staff set a goal to collect more than 2,000 items for the Highline Food Bank, and they surpassed their goal – collecting 3,661 items for needy families! Thanks... [Read more]

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Save 15% at Your Local Independent Toy Store Choice, Curious Kidstuff!

We’d like to extend a hearty South King Media “Welcome!” to our latest Advertiser – Curious Kidstuff in West Seattle! With many of our readers mourning the loss of B-Town’s own... [Read more]

REMINDER: Jim Coleman, DDS’ Stuffed Animal Drive Runs Through Dec. 20

Friend of The B-Town Blog and Advertiser Jim Coleman, DDS, and crew are holding their annual Stuffed Animal Drive for children who visit the Highline Medical Center Emergency Rooms. Readers’ donations... [Read more]

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Book Now to Get Your Photos With Santa at Advertiser Photography By Steven

Imagine having photos with Santa without waiting in line at the mall or downtown in bad weather! This year it’s happening right here in Burien at Photography by Steven. Just click here to schedule... [Read more]

Get FREE Child I.D. Cards at White Cap Frozen Yogurt on Saturday, Dec. 1

New York Life Insurance Company is teaming up with Burien’s White Cap Frozen Yogurt to give back to the community by ensuring the safety of our children, with a free Child Safety & Protection... [Read more]

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Advertiser Dr. Jim Coleman’s Annual Stuffed Animal Drive Starts Now

Friend of The B-Town Blog and Advertiser Jim Coleman, DDS, and crew are holding their annual Stuffed Animal Drive for children who visit the Highline Medical Center Emergency Rooms. Readers’ donations... [Read more]

WestSide Baby Seeking Donations to Help Over 4,000 Children During Holidays

Through the end of the year, local non-profit WestSide Baby is seeking donations at their new drop-off at the Burien Community Center to help better the lives of over 4,000 area children. “All kids... [Read more]

South Highline National Little League Signups Begin Dec. 1

The South Highline National Little League is getting ready for the 2013 season, with online signups beginning Dec. 1, 2012. Walk in registration will be held Jan. 17, 2013 at Auntie Irene’s in Des Moines,... [Read more]

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Curious Kidstuff Holding Holiday Sale this Saturday; Silhouettes Tuesday

Curious Kidstuff in the West Seattle Junction is having a Holiday Sale all day this Saturday, Nov. 10th, offering 15% off EVERYTHING! And on Tuesday, Nov. 13, renowned Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson will... [Read more]

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]

Burien Eagles Jr. Drill Team Holding Open House Wed., Nov. 14

The Burien Eagles Jr. Drill Team will be holding an Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. “WE WANT YOU! To be on our Drill Team” reads an announcement. “The Burien... [Read more]

Burien Parks Holding ‘Kid-2-Kid Sale’ Nov. 17; Vendor Tables Still Available

Burien Parks will be holding its first-ever sale for kids – ‘Kid-2-Kid’ – on Saturday, Nov. 17, and they’re seeking youngsters to both sell and attend. “If you’re looking... [Read more]

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Advertiser Three Tree Montessori School Holding Open House Nov. 17

BTB Advertiser Three Tree Montessori School invites you to mark your calendars to schedule a visit – they’re holding an Open House on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. – Noon. View the beautiful... [Read more]

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]