AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Starting on Friday, Feb. 3, and continuing through Sunday, April 16, 2023, AARP Tax-Aide will be providing services at the Burien Library (400 SW 152nd Street). Tax-Aide hours […]
Volunteers are needed for a Forest Rescue in North SeaTac Park, from 3 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. Help transform a forest! North SeaTac Park is a 200+ urban oasis under the flight paths of SeaTac Airport. The trees here clean, quiet, and cool the air – true guardians of the community. […]
An Opening Reception for a new exhibition by Danny Mansmith will be from 6 – 7 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 3, 2023 at the Highline Heritage Museum. This event will celebrate Mansmith's "We All Become Myth" exhibit, which will be on display at the museum through April. More info here. EDITOR’S NOTE: Since South King […]
Burien's Environmental Science Center's "Heroes for Nature Gala" will be held on Saturday, Mar. 4, 2023, from 5 – 9 p.m. at the SeaTac Community Center. "Come one, come all to our annual fundraiser, benefiting local students, residents and our natural treasures!" Join ESC and friends for a night of inspiration, fun items and donating […]
Puget Sound Skills Center will be holding an Open House this Thursday, Mar. 9, 2023, from 5 – 7 p.m. at their Burien campus (map below). All are invited to tour the campus, visit industry-specific classrooms/shops, speak with instructors and current students and learn about the programs, Students can apply online while onsite at their […]
From our friends at WABI Burien: All are invited to join the WABI Weekday Walkers walk the Cedar River trail this coming Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023, starting at 10 a.m. (NOTE LATER START TIME). We’ll start from the Cedar River trail parking lot that is adjacent to the Renton Rowing Center, in Renton. The parking lot stretches along the trail […]
A free Repair Event will be held at the Burien Library on Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023, from 3 – 6 p.m. At this free community event in the library's main meeting room, skilled "fixers" will try to repair and mend household items and clothing. Sign up in advance. One item per person. To sign up […]
EDITOR'S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. A Technical Assistance Open House will be held on Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Westfield Southcenter's Sky Terrace in Tukwila. This free event is sponsored by the Washington Small […]
Volunteers are needed to join Miller-Walker Basin Steward, City of Normandy Park staff, and other locals this Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023 to remove ivy and make our local trails and creeks better for people, fish, and wildlife. This work party will run from 9:30 a.m. – Noon at Walker Preserve. No experience is necessary, and gloves […]
A Town Hall event for the 33rd District will be held on Saturday, March 18, at the LiUNA Labor Hall in Des Moines (map below). All are invited to join Sen. Karen Keiser, Rep. Tina Orwall, and Rep. Mia Gregerson from 1:30-3 p.m. on that day. The 33rd District consists of east Burien, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Des Moines and parts […]
Celebrate Irish Heritage Month (and a belated St. Patrick's Day) this Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023 with a free Celtic Harp performance by Gail McEwen at the Highline Heritage Museum. This free event will run on Saturday from 3:30 – 4: 30 p.m. at the museum in Burien. McEwen is a lifelong musician who studied at […]
The next Highline Forum will be held Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m at the Port of Seattle Airport Office Building in SeaTac (map below). The Highline Forum provides Southwest King County municipalities, educational governing bodies, and the Port of Seattle with the opportunity to share information, interact with outside speakers and other governmental […]
EDITOR'S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Join the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce at the Hilton Hotel, Seattle Airport on Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023 from 4–6 p.m. for its monthly Mixer. At this special event, Annie Tran – Economic Development […]
This upcoming Friday, Mar. 24, 2023, 7 Stories is returning to the Highline Heritage Museum in Burien. This storytelling event will start at 7 p.m. The theme for this month's storytellers is "Advice To My Younger Self." "7 Stories is a night to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity," organizers said. Attendance and participation […]
The Highline Community Symphonic Band will perform a free concert this coming Monday evening, Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at the Highline High School Theatre in Burien. “Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue,” a program led by conductor Corinne Smith, will feature music by Bach, Chambers, Ticheli, Sousa, Hailstork, Reed, LaBarr, and include selections from Schoenberg’s Les Miserables. […]
The City of Burien and InnerActivate will be hosting a free workshop on Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023 for small businesses on the value, dynamics, and best practices for social media marketing. The Marketing Your Business Online workshop will take place from 5:30 – 8 p.m. that day in the Community Room, First Floor of the Burien City Hall/Burien Public […]
After 50 years of serving Burien, N & R Automotive will be holding a Family Business Garage Sale this Friday and Saturday. As we previously reported, founder/owner Noel Gibb passed away Dec. 4, 2022, and the family is clearing things out. This sale will be held this Friday, Mar. 31, and Saturday, April 1, from […]
The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) – which contracts police services to the City of Burien – will unveil its new countywide 'Gift Cards for Guns' program at the Burien Precinct on Saturday, April 1, 2023. This will be drive-through event that will run from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Gun owners can anonymously trade-in […]