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Clean Sweep & Shred Day
Burien Fire Station 900 S.W. 146th St. Sat., April 26, 8-1 p.m. Burien Clean Sweep: Volunteers gather at 8 a.m. at the fire station for coffee, juice, donuts, etc. They are then assigned to a team, given supplies and dispatched to an area of Burien to clean up trash. At Noon the crews return to the fire station for a hot dog lunch and raffle with prizes donated by area businesses. Shredding Fundraiser takes place at 611 S.W. 152nd St., 9 a.m--Noon. Last year 8.15 tons of garbage was collected - attendance 400 people.

SW King School Retirees Association Meeting
Wesley Terrace 816 S. 116th St. Mon., April 28, 10 a.m. New location & time, this month only. A donation $6 lunch will be served. The guest speaker is Dr. George Scranton, Professor of Speech & Drama at SPU. Dr. Scranton is an actor/storyteller, who takes the audience for an imaginary walk, back in time as the House of Lords debate slavery. This is the last time to collect money for the local food banks to be matched by the Feinstein Foundation. Also, bring other items like small toiletries, glasses & glass cases and books, etc. Information: Eileen 206-878-3294. Bring another retiree with you.

SW King School Retirees Association Meeting
Wesley Terrace 816 S. 116th St. Mon., April 28, 10 a.m. New location & time, this month only. A donation $6 lunch will be served. The guest speaker is Dr. George Scranton, Professor of Speech & Drama at SPU. Dr. Scranton is an actor/storyteller, who takes the audience for an imaginary walk, back in time as the House of Lords debate slavery. This is the last time to collect money for the local food banks to be matched by the Feinstein Foundation. Also, bring other items like small toiletries, glasses & glass cases and books, etc. Information: Eileen 206-878-3294. Bring another retiree with you.

Volunteers Urgently Needed to Advocate for Long-Term Care Residents
Volunteers are needed in the Burien, Tukwila, Des Moines, SeaTac and West Seattle communities. Informational Seminars “The Role of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer” will be April 26, 10 a.m. at Providence Mount St. Vincent, West Seattle and April 30, 5 p.m. in Federal Way. A four-day Training/Certification Program takes place May 7, 8, 28 & 29, 8-5 p.m. daily, in Federal Way. A volunteer ombudsman makes visits to long-term care facilities to meet with residents and their families, providing information on resident rights and working to resolve problems on behalf of residents. Volunteers must attend training to get state certified and then devote 4 hours/week to visit and monitor assigned facilities. For information or to register: Juanita Beale at 206-623-0816 or juanitab@multi-servicecenter.com.

Artists United Annual Juried Show
Burien Arts Gallery 826 S.W. 152nd St. May 1-31, Opening Reception, Thursday, May 1, 5-8 p.m. Gallery Hours, Tuesday-Saturday Noon-6 p.m., Sunday, Noon-4 p.m. Artists United is a club made up of amateur, professional, and retired artists. Our aims are to encourage individual artistic development, and to bring art into the community. www.BurienArts.org or 206-244-7808.

South Sound Critter Care Auction
Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Ave. S. Sun., May 4, 1-4 p.m. SSCC is an entirely volunteer-run non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center in King County, WA. We specialize in the care and release of wildlife in King County and surrounding areas. Funds raised from the auction will be used to benefit these animals, many of whom would die without our help. We have received some exciting donations including hot air balloon rides, resort/kayaking packages, EMP Museum passes as well as beautiful artwork, jewelry, delicious food, etc. www.southsoundcrittercare.com or 360-886-8917

South Sound Critter Care Auction
Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Ave. S. Sun., May 4, 1-4 p.m.

Comfort Keepers Spring Health Classes
SeaTac Community Center 13735 24th Ave. S.
Register: Kathleen (206)973-4680 Loss & Grief ~ Wed., May 21, 12:30 p.m. Each individual has different reactions to any loss they experience in life which include emotional, physical and mental effects. Gain insights and learn some valuable coping mechanisms that can help you through the grieving process. Presented by Scott Lavis, LICSW, Medical Social Worker, Highline Home Health & Hospice.

Des Moines & Burien Master Gardener Clinics
Free. Get answers to general gardening questions, learn about proper plant selection, bring sample of diseased plant for diagnosis and treatment recommendations, and have an insect or plant identified. Learn the least toxic ways to treat diseases and pests. Furney’s Nursery 21215 International Blvd. S. Saturdays, through Sept. 27, 10-4 p.m. Burien Library 400 S.W. 152nd St. Wednesdays, May 7 - Aug. 27, 5-8 p.m.

King County Water District No. 20 Board of Commissioners
Regular meetings are on the first Wednesday and third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the district office located at 12606 1st Avenue South, Seattle. For more information, please call 206-243-3990.

Free Community Dinner
Grace Lutheran Church 22975 24th Ave. S. Every 2nd Tuesday of month, 5-6:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends. All are welcome.

Team Survivor Northwest Classes
Highline Cancer Center Meditation Room 16233 Sylvester Rd. S.W. #110 Thursdays, 3-4 p.m. Team Survivor Northwest offers free fitness classes, let by Ann Ford, to all female cancer survivors. The mission of Team Survivor Northwest is to support women in their cancer recovery through empowering programs of physical activity and health education. www.teamsurvivornw.org

Boulevard Park Library April Events
12015 Roseberg Ave. S. 206-242-8662 **The library will be closed Wednesday morning, April 23 for staff training. It will open at Noon.

Children & Families:
Family Story Times ~ Tues., April 8 & 15, 10:15 a.m. Newborn to age 5 with adult. Evening Family Story Times ~ Wed., April 9 & 16, 6:30 p.m. All ages welcome with adult. Spanish Story Times ~ Sat., April 5,12,19 & 26, 2 p.m. Ages 2 and older with adult. Seattle Art Museum Workshop ~ Tues., April 8, 3:30 p.m. Presented by Seattle Art Museum. Ages 8-12. Explore art concepts while you create your own work of art to take home. *Please register. Family Movie Night ~ Tues., April 8, 6 p.m. All ages welcome with adult. Call library for movie title. Board Game Bonanza ~ Thurs., April 10, 11 a.m. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. School’s Out! Come play board games with your family and friends.

Children & Teens:
Study Zone ~ Mon.—Wed. when school is in session (not during spring break), 6-8 p.m. Grades K-12. Drop-in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Teens:
Teen Movie ~ Tuesday, April 15, 6 p.m. Middle and high school students teens-only screening! Call library for movie title.

Adults:
Start to Fitness: Evaluating Diets/What Science Says about Diets like Paleo, Wheat Belly, etc. ~ Sat., April 5, 2 p.m. Presented by Washington State Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Learn how to evaluate a diet. Throughout 2014, find ideas, inspiration and tips on simple ways to add more movement and healthy options to your life through this new adult series. www.kcls.org/fitness Computer Help: One-on-One Assistance ~ Mon., April 7, 14, 21 & 28 5:30-6:30 p.m. If you need extra help on the computer, a KCLS volunteer instructor can help you. Assistance provided on a drop-in basis using a library laptop.

Burien Library April Events
400 S.W. 152nd St., Suite 100 206-243-3490 **The library will be closed Wednesday morning, April 23 for staff training. It will open at 11:30am.

Children & Families:
Preschool Story Times ~ Tues., April 1,8,15 & 29, 10:15am & 11am. Ages 3-6 with adult. Book Buddies ~ Tues., April 1,8,15,22 & 29 , 4-5pm. Kindergarten-4th grade. Get free one-on-one reading help from a trained high school volunteer. Drop-in. Family Story Times ~ Tues., April 1,8,15 & 29, 6:30pm. All ages welcome with adult. Young Toddler Story Times ~ Wed., April 2,9,16 & 30, 11am. Ages 12-24 months with adult. Infant Story Times ~ Wed., April 2,9,16 & 30, Noon. Ages 3-12 months with adult. Spanish Story Times ~ Thur., April 3,10,17 & 24, 6:30pm. Ages 2 and older with adult. Children’s Art Workshop: Color Mixing with Gouache ~ Sun., April 6, 2pm. Free arts program for children ages 8-12 in the multipurpose room. Toddler Story Times ~ Mon., April 7,14 & 28, 10:15am. & 11am. Ages 24-36 months with adult. Sing Into Spring ~ Thurs., April 10, 11am. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Welcome the arrival of spring with singer and master storyteller Courtney Campbell. Burien Young Readers Club ~ Wed., April 16, 4:15pm. “The Westing Game” by Ellen Raskin. Ages 7-12. Rhymes & Songs Extravaganza ~ Tues., April 22, 10:30am for ages newborn-2 with adult & 11:30am for ages 3-5 with adult. Come enjoy Story Time rhymes and songs. Discover ideas that you can use at home to develop Early Literacy skills with your children. Portions of the program will be filmed for KCLS’s online Story Time companion.

Children & Teens:
Study Zone ~ Mon. & Wed., 5:30pm and Tues. & Thurs., 3:30pm. Grades K-12. **Not held during Spring Break. Drop-in for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Teens:
Lego Mania ~ Tues., April 1 & 15, 3pm. Use your imagination and build your own design or follow a preset plan. Anime & Manga Club ~ Wed., April 2 & 16, 3pm. Watch movies, talk about your favorite anime and manga, graphic novels, or practice drawing manga characters. Game On! ~ Thurs., April 3,10 & 17 , 3 p.m. Play video games at the library! Movies & Games ~ Fri., April 4,11,18 & 25, 2:30pm. Enjoy movies, card and board games. Teen Wii Bowling League ~ Tues., April 8, 3pm. Come have fun. Teen Book Club ~ Wed., April 9, 3:30pm. Contact library for book title. From March to August the club focuses on different themes. April’s theme is Revisiting Childhood Classics. Teen Zone ~ Tues., April 22, 3pm. Read, make stuff or just hang out with your friends. AARP Tax Help ~ Sat., March 8,15 & 22, 10 a.m. Free tax help for taxpayers with middle and low income, with special attention to ages 60 and older. Bring picture ID, documented proof of Social Security #, last year’s return, and all current tax documents. Burien Library Guild Meeting ~ Mon., March 10, 7:30 p.m. Drop-In to Learn About eBooks ~ Sat., March 15, 3 p.m. & thurs., March 20, 7 p.m. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions. Start to Fitness ~ Begin the New year with a more active, healthy lifestyle. Throughout 2014, find ideas, inspiration and tips on simple ways to add more movement and healthy options to your life through this new adult series. www.kcls.org/fitness Walking in Balance ~ Sun., March 23, 3:30 p.m. Join foot expert, Eric Sach, as he shares his knowledge of easy solutions to avoid foot problems, He will share how to walk with better balance, having happier feet to keep you active and moving. Burien Book Group ~ Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple, Wed., March 19, 2 p.m. ESL Classes ~ Tues. & Thur., 6 p.m. Citizenship Classes ~ Wed., 6:30 p.m. Meet with others working their way towards US Citizenship. Assistance with the exam, the interview and other steps in the process. Computer Class Internet Level 1 ~ Tues., March 18, 7 p.m. Computer Class Internet Level 2 ~ Wed., March 19, 10:30 a.m.

**ONGOING CALENDAR WITH NO EXPIRATION DATE

Matt Griffin YMCA
Bilingual Play 'N Learn (Spanish)--Mondays, 2-3 p.m. Bilingual play groups are organized for young children 0-5 years and the people who take care of them. Register at 206-244-5880 YMCA, 3595 188th St., SeaTac 98188. Free to the community.

Highline Medical Center
Hospice volunteer training—Highline Hospice is seeking caring and compassionate volunteers interested in working with terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers provide patient support, caregiver respite, bereavement support or office assistance. Also in need of office volunteers to assist with filing and mailings. Contact Michele at 206-439-9095 or mfawcett-long@highlinemedical.org.

Religion
Transform Burien—Free clothing and non-perishable food. Sundays and Wednesdays. Noon- 2 p.m. 425 S.W. 144th St. Donations accepted. For information, 206-244-1399. transformburien.org.

Donations
Water District 20--Water District 20 wishes to remind everyone that we are accepting donations throughout the year of food and cash on behalf of the White Center and Highline Area food banks. 12606 1st Ave. S.

Ongoing

AARP Driverʼs Safety Class
--Daystar Retirement Village, 2615 S.W. Barton St. Held the first Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Call Daystar, 206- 937-6122, formore details
B-Town Business Builders
--Business owners from Burien and the surrounding area are working together to grow our businesses through referrals. Wednesdays, 8:15 a.m.-10 a.m. Burien Elks Lodge, 14006 1st Ave S. For info Roger Gee 206-910-5081
Burien for Progress
—For information, 206-350-7764.
Burien Breakfast Toastmasters
--Second and fourth Thursdays, 7-8:15a.m. Highline Schools ERAC Bldg, 15675 Ambaum Blvd SW For info 206-588-5088 or burienbreakfast.blogspot.com.
Burien Homeschooling Association
—Meets at Highline Christian Church, 14859 1st Ave. S., Fourth Monday of the month. 7 p.m. 206-242-2820.
Burien White Center Rotary Meeting
--Every Thursday at Angelo's Restaurant in Burien at noon. For info contact Tami Greene 206-579-9767.
Changes Parent Support Network Des Moines Chapter
--Grace Lutheran Church,
22975 24th Ave. S. Every Monday, 7-9:30 p.m. Free.
Fitness for Senior Hikers
—Mondays, 8:45 a.m. For information, Matt Griffin YMCA at 206-244-5880.
DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution)
—For information, Carol Davis at 206-824-2215.
—Tillicum Chapter, founded in Des Moines, seeking family genealogical records, Washington state family histories, bibles, books, periodicals or papers. For information, Carol Davis at 206-824-2215.
Daystar Toastmasters
-Second and fourth Mondays, 12-1p.m. Daystar Retirement Village, Bldg 2, 2615 SW Barton St. For info 206-932-6706 or daystarclub.freetoasthost.us.
Evergreen Community Aquatics Center
--Come any weekday at 4:15 p.m. and try out free for Coach CG or Coach Joel. www.WhitewaterAquatics.com.
Exchange Club
—Highline, 206-243-7220.
Godʼs Grace in Action
—206-498-3783.
Grief Support Groups
—Highline Medical Center, 206-439-9095.
Jetsetters Toastmasters
--First and Third Wednesdays of each month, 12-1 p.m. 18000 Intl. Blvd. S across from SeaTac Airport. For info Roberta 253-529-8348 or robertamacdonald1@msn.com.
Kiwanis
—Des Moines, 206-878-8294.
Leading Knights Toastmasters
--Wednesdays 7-8:30p.m. Burien Elk's Lodge, 14006
1st Ave S. For info 206-769-6824 or leadingknights.freetoasthost.info League of Women Voters/King County South—206-243-7161.
Lion's Club
—Burien, 206-244-3555; Des Moines, second and fourth Wednesdays. For information, janetyr@aol.com or 206-244-3913.
Messies Anonymous
—Meets weekly in Des Moines. For information, Elizabeth at 206-248-2922.
Reiki Clinic
--Second Tuesday, 10-12 p.m. Scheduled by half hour. Minimal donation is suggested. 206-988-3700
Rotary Clubs
—Burien/White Center, 206-433-1700; Des Moines, Wednesdays at noon, Landmark on the Sound, 206-878-1380.
SeaTac Social Garden School
—206-244-7523.
Solveig Lodge 31 Daughters of Norway
—For information, Judy at 206-246-0430.
Soundwaves Toastmasters
--First and third Thursdays, 7-8:30p.m. Wesley Homes Admin Bldg, 21631 11th Ave S. For info 206-661-4801 or soundwa.blogspot.com.
Specialty Skills Clinics
--Matt Griffin YMCA, 17874 Des Moines Memorial Drive. Yearround sports programs for children with special needs. For information, 206-244-5880.
Sunuppers Advanced Toastmasters
--Second Saturday, 8-10a.m. Anyone can visit but must be CC to join. For info 206-588-5088 or sunuppers.freetoasthost.net/index.html.
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)
—Second Wednesday, 7:30
p.m. At Paralyzed Veterans of America Hall, 616 S.W. 152nd St., Burien. For information, Bob Hall at 206-248-2300 or 206-242-2767.
Wednesday Family Night
—For information, 206-244-9400.