Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: calendar@robinsonnews.com
Items can be accepted from nonprofit groups and government agencies only. Others may call Dona Ozier at 206-708-1378 for inclusion in our “Out & About” advertising section.

Burien Library June Events

400 S.W. 152nd St., Suite 100
206-243-3490

Children & Families:

New Summer Reading & Learning Program ~ “Thinkology: The Study of Fun” Build robots, do hands-on science projects, learn magic, create puppets and read! Be prepared for school in the fall. For details, visit any KCLS library of kcls.org/kids/summer
Toddler Story Times ~ Mon., June 30, 10:15am & 11am. Ages 24-36 months with adult.
Preschool Story Times ~ Mon., June 30, Noon. Ages 3-6 with adult.
Children’s Art Workshop: Still Life Object Collage ~ Sat., June 28, 2pm. Presented by Mandy Hallenius. Free arts program for children ages 8-12 in the multipurpose room. Please register.

Adults:

Master Gardener Clinics ~ Wednesdays, 5pm. Get your gardening questions answered.
Citizenship Classes ~ Wed., 6:30pm. Meet with others working their way towards US Citizenship. Assistance with the exam, the interview and other steps in the process.
Computer Help: One-on-One Assistance ~ Fridays, 10:30am & Saturdays, Noon. 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 Arts Gallery

826 S.W. 152nd St.
206-244-7808
www.BurienArts.org
Gallery open, Wed.-Sat., Noon-6 p.m.; Sunday, Noon-4 p.m. July show features three local artists—Ken DeRoux, Robert Dean and Diane Baxter. Abstract and mixed media. Opening reception, July 3, 5-8 p.m. as part of B-Town Beat Art Walk. Show runs through July.

SeaTac Family Fourth of July

Angle Lake Park
19408 international Blvd.
Fri., July 4. Gather family and friends for family friendly entertainment from 1-9:45 p.m. The new Water Spray Park is open. Fireworks display at approximately 10:15 p.m. SeaTac Rotary is hosting a Children’s Carnival with rides as a fundraising event to benefit various community programs. Carnival runs from Thurs., July 3 through Sun., July 6. Wristband – $19 per day. (Advanced sale wristbands will be available for $15. Call 206.653.7650 for advance ticket information and hours.

1st Annual Burien Awesome Kids Day

Burien Town Square Park
S.W. 152nd St. & 5th Ave. S.W.
Sat., July 12, 10-1 p.m. Event is free to attend and open to children of all ages and families in the South Seattle and West Seattle areas. Event will celebrate the natural joyful and healthy state of our children. Activities include face painting, Full Tilt Ice Cream, bouncy houses, interactive games, crafts, free wellness checks, giveaways, and special musical performance by Recess Monkey. Sponsored by Burien Parks, Recreation & Cultural Service and Collins Chiropractic. www.AwesomeKidsDay.com or www.facebook.com/AwesomeKidsDay

Summer Marble Spectacular Show

The Ramada
15901 W. Valley Highway
Sat., July 19, 10-3 p.m. IAMC presents this Marble Spectacular. $3/Adult non-members; children free.Bring your marbles for evaluation, show or trade. Other events Wed. evening, July 16 - Fri. evening July 18. Information at www.iamc.us or Lee at 253.815.6928

The Official Burien “After” Block Party

Black Zia Cantina
15212 6th Ave. S.W.
Sat., July 19, show starts at 10:30 p.m. sharp! 21 and over only! No cover charge - free show. A who’s who of Burien rock stars and rock ‘n rollers are playing: Permanent Record 10:30 p.m., Silver 8 11:15 p.m., Army of Dagon 12 a.m., and all of your fave Burien homeboys, musicians and rock stars, and a few more not from Burien!

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. Closed May July 5 and Aug. 30
Burien Library
400 S.W. 152nd St.
Wednesdays, through 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

**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 Driver’s 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, for more 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.
DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution)—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.
God’s 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. Year-round 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.