Family Valentine's Ball
Burien Community Center
14700 6th Ave. S.W.
Sat., Feb. 10, Session I: 5:30–7 p.m., Session II: 7:30–9 p.m. Dads bring your daughters; moms bring your sons. Or come as a family to enjoy a special night of music and dancing with your favorite little one(s). Create memories while having a special evening full of laughter and love. Admission Includes a flower for each child, picture in Cupid's Corner and refreshments. $18 per person/RD $15, Pre-Registration Required. Not limited to biological fathers/daughters/mothers/sons. For more information or to register, call 206.988.3700.
Mardi Gras Celebration and Pub Crawl
Various Burien Bars and Restaurants
Sat., Feb. 10, 6–11 p.m. This event will be full of fun including a roaming jazz band, food and drink specials at some of your favorite Burien Restaurants and Bars complete with beads at every stop! Participating establishments include Elliot Bay Brewhouse and Pub, The Point Liquor and Eats, Smarty Pants Garage, Bison Creek Pizza, Pho Lui, 909 Coffee and Wine, The Bite Sandwich Company, Pit Stop Taproom, Tin Room and Classic Eats. Be sure to take note of the decorations at each location and vote for your favorite! Tickets will be sold in the Discover Burien office located at 427 S.W. 152 nd St.. Call 206.433.2882 for more information.
Growthmasters Club #4801 Moving to new location
Burien Community Center
14700 6th Ave. S.W.
Every Thurs., 12:05–1:05 p.m. Growthmasters aims to provide a nurturing and constructive environment to help enhance communication and leadership skills. Toastmasters is a self-paced program that equips you with the communication tools needed to boost your confidence at work and in your social circles. For more information, come attend a Growthmasters meeting or visit growthmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/.
Des Moines Library
February 2018 Events
Des Moines Library
21620 11th Ave. S.
206.824.6066
Children & Families
Infant & Young Toddler Story Times
Every Mon., 10 a.m. (No Story Time on Feb. 19.) Newborn to 2 1/2 with adult. Stories, songs and fun!
Preschool Story Times
Every Mon., 11 a.m. (No Story Time on Feb. 19.) Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun!
Play & Learn-Spanish
Every Tues., 10:30 a.m. Newborn to age 5 with caregiver. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English, and the facilitator is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Spanish Story Times
Every Wed., 10:30 a.m. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun!
Block Party! Lego @ the Library
Sat., Feb. 17, 1 p.m. Family program, ages 8 and younger with adult. Come to the library for an unstructured, creative play open-house. Stay for the entire event or pop in for a few minutes. We supply the bricks, you supply the imagination!
Friday Family Flix: Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)
Friday, February 23, 3pm
Family program, ages 8 and younger with adult.
Rated G, 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Light snacks provided.
Tweens & Teens
Blind Date with a Book
Middle and high school ages.
Take a chance on love and reading by trying out a Blind Date with a Book at the Des Moines Library. There will be a display of wrapped books in the teen area of the library between February 1 and 28 for you to take a chance on. After reading the book fill out and return a quick review sheet for a chance to win a $10 amazon gift card.
Tech Tuesdays
Tuesday, February 6 and 27, 3:30pm
Grades 4-12.
Play video games at the library, experiment with electronics and try out new technology.
I Hate Valentine's Day
Tuesday, February 13, 3:30pm
Grades 4-12.
Don't like hearts and pink stuff? Just get your heart broken? Come make some anti-valentine’s day crafts, eat some chocolate and commiserate with others who dislike this sappy holiday. All supplies provided.
Between Time
Wednesday, February 14 and 21, 4pm
Ages 9 to 13.
Drop in between school and home to meet friends, play games or discover new books and music.
Adults
Daytime Book Club
Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig
Wednesday, February 21, 2pm
Evening Book Club
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Wednesday, February 21, 7pm
Citizenship Classes
Thursdays, 6pm
Get help with the Citizenship interview process, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English and practicing your interview skills.
Talk Time Classes
Thursdays, 7pm
Practice speaking English with other English language learners.
AARP Tax Help
Thursdays, 10am-6pm
Sundays, 1-5pm
Began Thursday, February 1.
Get free individualized tax preparation assistance provided by trained AARP volunteers. No age or income limits. No complex or business returns.
Please bring picture I.D., documented proof of social security number, last year's return and any current tax documents.
First-come, first-served. No appointments taken.
Please contact the Des Moines Library for more information, 206.824.6066.
—Ongoing—
Burien Drinking Liberally
Angelo's Restaurant
601 S.W. 153rd St.
Fourth Thurs. of the month any time from 6:30 p.m. onward in the DaVinci room. An informal, inclusive progressive social group. Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher. Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a place to talk politics. You don't need to be a policy expert—just come and learn from peers, trade jokes, vent frustration and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talk politics.
Adult Ping Pong
Burien Community Center
14600 - 6th Ave. S.W.
Every Tues. and Fri., 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. You are invited to play pong for fun and exercise, All skill levels are welcome.
Living Organized
Southminster Presbyterian Church
19834 8th Ave. S.
Every Wed., 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. We are a group of adults who have been challenged by disorganization and clutter. We are not affiliated with any denomination or institution. There are no dues or fees to attend our meetings. We collaborate with each other to develop solutions that will help us live with dignity. Because all of our members have had a problem with disorganization, there is no shame in attending our meeting. Our learning material includes books, movies, newspaper articles, personal stories, active listening and discussion. We offer: non-judgmental support, an opportunity to express your own frustration, the courage to declutter, acceptance of who you are. For more information contact Elizabeth at 206.248.2922.
Messies Anonymous
Southminster Presbyterian Church
19834 8th Ave. S.
Every Wed., 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Messies Anonymous is a free self-help group for people who have too much clutter in their home and life. Join us as we learn the way to live with dignity. Our process also works for those who are downsizing. Call Elizabeth at 206.248.2922 for more information.
Water District Board Meeting
King County Water District Office
12606 1st Ave. S.
First and third Wed. of each month, 10 a.m. The Board of Commissioners of King County Water District 20 meets the first and third Wed.of each month. Call 206.243.3990 for more info.
Join the Burien Lions
Angelo’s Restaurant
601 S.W. 153rd St.
Every Wed., Noon–1 p.m. Join us and help reach out to those in need in our community. Come participate in our community projects helping make Burien a better place for all. On the first Wed. of each month, we hold an evening meeting; while the weather is warm—from now through September—at 6 p.m. at the 913 Restaurant in the outdoor area, 913 S.W. 152nd St. For more information call 206.433.0715.
KCFD #2 Board Meeting
Station 28
900 S.W. 146th St.
Tues., Nov. 7, 5 p.m. The public is welcome to a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners of King County Fire District #2.
Daystar Toastmasters
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 SW Barton
Sat., Nov. 18, 10–11 a.m. Come as a guest on to experience the safe, supportive atmosphere in which you can grow your communication and leadership skills. Improve your ability to think-on-your-feet and become more comfortable speaking to groups. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for orientation. For more information see daystarclub.toastmastersclubs.org. or call Bill at 206.932.6706.
