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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 […]
Come and join the fun as BAT Theatre returns indoors live and in-person, starting Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, and continuing for four weekends through Mar. 5! BAT's new-to-them theater space is located at Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien (map below), with free parking and theater access in the back (there will be signs). They're opening their […]
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. […]
On the agenda for Monday night's (Feb. 27, 2023) Burien City Council regular meeting: updates on Boulevard Park and the Eagle Landing Park stairs removal, appointment of candidates to the Arts Commission and more. The meeting is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. at Burien City Hall, and can also be viewed via Comcast Channel […]
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 […]
St. Francis of Assisi School will be presenting Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” on Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Highline Performing Arts Center. “Join Belle and your favorite enchanted characters and BE OUR GUEST!” Performances will begin at 7 p.m. on: Friday, March 3 Saturday, March 4 All tickets […]
Come and join the fun as BAT Theatre returns indoors live and in-person, with "On the Market," continuing through Sunday Mar. 5, 2023! BAT’s new-to-them theater space is located at Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien (map below), with free parking and theater access in the back (there will be signs). They’re opening their two-show season […]
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 […]
St. Francis of Assisi School will be presenting Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” on Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Highline Performing Arts Center. “Join Belle and your favorite enchanted characters and BE OUR GUEST!” Performances will begin at 7 p.m. on: Friday, March 3 Saturday, March 4 All tickets […]
Come and join the fun as BAT Theatre returns indoors live and in-person, with "On the Market," continuing through Sunday Mar. 5, 2023! BAT’s new-to-them theater space is located at Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien (map below), with free parking and theater access in the back (there will be signs). They’re opening their two-show season […]
Come and join the fun as BAT Theatre returns indoors live and in-person, with "On the Market," continuing through Sunday Mar. 5, 2023! BAT’s new-to-them theater space is located at Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien (map below), with free parking and theater access in the back (there will be signs). They’re opening their two-show season […]
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Mar. 6, 2023) Burien City Council meeting: selection of the 2023 “Citizen of the Year,” appointment of candidates to Parks & Rec Board and Planning Commission and more. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at Burien City Hal (map below)l, and can also be viewed on Comcast TV Channel […]
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 […]
Discover Burien's "Best of Burien" Awards Dinner & Silent Auction is returning live and in-person on Friday, Mar. 10, 2023 to the Burien Community Center. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and dinner will start around 7 p..m., with awards presentations to follow. The event will include a hosted bar, dinner with some featured items […]
A fundraiser event benefitting the Burien Severe Weather Shelter will be held at the historic Forest Ledge mansion in Seahurst on Saturday night, Mar. 11, 2023. Guests are urged to please bring warm clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, scarves, etc., or donate cash/check to the shelter at this event, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. About […]
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 […]
There’s still time to buy #girlscoutcookies and support Burien’s Mary’s Place Girl Scout Troop #40103! Just cruise through their drive-through sale this Friday, March 17, 2023, from 5 – 7 p.m. at 12845 Ambaum Blvd SW (map below), or order online by March 19. As we previously reported, troop members are trying to sell 2,000 […]
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 Exchange Club of Highline Auction and Dinner – coming Saturday, March 25, 2023 – is an annual event that is not to be missed. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. at St. Bernadette School's Auditorium (map below). This fundraiser is an opportunity for members of the Highline community […]
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. […]
From our friends at WABI Burien: After a several year hiatus, WABI Burien will restart organized community bike rides, beginning on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Our first ride will take place on a section of the beautiful Green River Trail on Wednesday, March 29 beginning at 10 a.m. The trail links industrial lands to pastoral landscapes, parks, communities, and […]
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 […]
Northwest Associated Arts' annual SilverSounds Northwest spring choral concert – “Let Music Take You There” – will be held Saturday April 1 & Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Highline Performing Arts Center. Hear the singers rocking and rolling to a fun-filled collection of great songs from the sixties through today, including such classics as […]
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