Community Calendar week of 07/08/16
Tue, 01/05/2016
Deadline for receiving Calendar items is Noon Wednesday for the following week’s Friday Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space available. Email submissions as soon as possible to: calendar@robinsonnews.com. Items can bae accepted from nonprofit groups and government agencies only. Others may call Dona Ozier at 206.708.1378 for inclusion in our “Out & About” advertising column.
Burien Arts Gallery Reception
Burien Arts Gallery
826 S.W. 152nd St.
Fri., July 8, 5–8 p.m. Opening Reception for works by mixed-media artist Kathy Constantine are featured. Also paintings by Artists United artists Nancy Bogni and Nancy Fulton. Show runs June 29-July 30. Gallery open Wed.–Sat., Noon-6 p.m. For more information visit www.burienarts.org or call 206.244.7808.
Job Fair at Highline College
Highline College’s main campus, Building 8
2400 S. 240th St.
Wed., July 13, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Meet with more than 60 local employers from a wide variety of industries looking to fill full-time, part-time and temporary jobs. The Highline College Summer Job Fair is free and open to the public; no advance registration is necessary. Attendees should be prepared to speak with recruiters, dress professionally and bring extra copies of their resume. Free career workshops are also available to prepare for the fair. Learn more at highline.edu/calendar.
Read It, Sing It, Move It, Play It!
Woodmont Library
26809 Pacific Hwy. S.
Wed., July 13, 10:30 a.m. Presented by Nancy Stewart. Can you really read, sing, move and play at the same time? Well, try it out and you will probably be surprised! Come with the whole family to enjoy this popular Northwest singer-songwriter as she shows you how, using tongue-twisting, brain-building, jump up, silly songs and singing games. Family program, all ages welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Woodmont Library.
Book Swap for Children and Teens
Woodmont Library
26809 Pacific Hwy. S.
Sat., July 16, 10:30 a.m.–Noon Ages 2 to 18. Bring a book to take a book, and find great new reads for the summer. Swap gently-used books, from board books through chapter books for teens. Sponsored by the Friends of the Woodmont Library.
Highline High School class of 1956 60th reunion
Glen Acres Country Club
1000 S. 112th St.
Sat., Aug. 20, 4–7 p.m. Catch up with old friends at our 60th High School Reunion! For more information call Shirley Flaherty at 253.332.1867.
Burien Community
Center: New Artist
Angelo’s Restaurant
601 S.W. 153rd St.
Now through the end of July. The Burien Community Center presents the works of photographer Julie Gautier-Downes. Downes’ studio practice is the investigation of somatic traces left in barren landscapes that become artifacts of the past. The Center is open Mon.–Thurs., 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. –5 p.m.; and Sat., 8 a.m.–Noon. For more information call Burien Parks and Recreation at 206.988.3700.
Des Moines and Burien Master Gardener Clinics
Furney’s Nursery
21215 International Blvd. S.
Burien Library
400 S.W. 152nd St.
Every Sat., now through Sept. 24, 10–4 p.m., at Furney’s; Every Wed., now through Aug. 31, 5–8 p.m. at the Burien Library. Free. Get answers to general gardening questions, learn about proper plant selection, bring samples of diseased plants for diagnosis and treatment recommendations, and have an insect or plant identified. Learn the least toxic ways to treat diseases and pests.
Job Readiness Program
Des Moines Library
21620 11th Ave. S.
Every first and third Mon., 3:30–5 p.m. Do you need help starting the online job application process? Get a free email account, start a resumé, start an online job search or navigate the job application process! We strongly recommend you bring a USB flash drive. Please register online at kcls.org or call the library 206.824.6066.
Volunteer Tutors Needed in Highline Schools
Mon.–Fri., 2:30–5 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help students complete homework and discuss life goals for one to two hours a week. Give an hour of your time and change give a child a safe place and bright future. For more information please contact Scott Lozano at 206.816.3202.
Adult Exercise
Evergreen Aquatics Center
606 S.W. 116th St.
Mon. and Wed. Mornings, 8:30–9:30 a.m. and Evenings, 7–8 p.m. No experience necessary. Water exercise classes are conducted in the shallow end of the pool and are low impact, combining cardio, toning, balance and flexibility. Classes are offered on a drop-in basis. After your first visit you can choose to pay daily rate of $6/adult, $5/senior or purchase a $55/adult, $45/senior 10 visit punch card. Also registration for Nov. swim lessons is happening now. Details: www.evergreenpool.org / 206.588.2297.
Tukwila Pantry
Emergency Food Bank
Riverton Park
United Methodist Church
3118 S. 140th St.
Through community assistance with donations and financial support the Pantry can offer food, support and kindness to many in need in Tukwila, Burien and Boulevard Park. These contributions do more than just put food on plates. Contact us at anytime at 206.431.8293 or tukwilapantry.org. leave a message and we will get back to you.