Burien B-town Beat Music and Art Walk
S.W. 152nd between
4th and 10th Ave. S.W.
Fri., Sept. 1, 6–9 p.m. Plan now and add the last B-Town Beat Music and Art Walk this year to your calendar to walk around the cutest, and most vibrant Town Square in King County. Enjoy the unique art and music of talented local artists. Visit b-townbeat.com for a map of businesses that will be hosting the artists.
Bloodworks Northwest Blood Drive
City of Burien
400 SW 152nd St.
Thurs., Sept. 7, 10 a.m.–Noon and 1–4 p.m. Donors can sign up at www.bloodworksnw.org or they can contact the scheduling dept. to book an appointment at schedule@bloodworksnw.org or 1.800.398.7888 Ext 2. Walk-in donors are welcome around scheduled donors.
Arts-A-Glow Lantern festival
Burien Community Center
14700 6th Ave. S.W.
Sat., Sept. 9, 5–10 p.m. A magical evening in the forest! We will have lantern art and performers around every corner, face painting, tea leaf reading, and tea and treats to be sampled. Make your own lantern and join the procession at dusk (8ish)! And a special surprise performance after the procession… don’t miss it! visit discoberburien.org or call 206.988.3700 for more info.
New England Style Clam Bake
Forest Ledge
14645 25th Ave S.W.
Sat., Sept. 16, 5–8 p.m. Join us for a New England Style Clam Bake. Why is it New England Style? Because Lobster will be served! Yum. Tickets are $150 and to RSVP go to: http://bpt.me/3050778. All the expenses for this event are covered so that 100% of the funds raised will go toward Scholarships for Local High School Graduates. There will be entertainment and possibly a beautiful sunset.
My aging parents need help! What do I Do?
King County Library, Des Moines
21620 11th Ave. S.
Mon., Sept. 18, 6–7:30 p.m. Today’s reality is that we are living longer, and those who are 85 and older are the fastest growing segment of the population. As a result, adult children are finding themselves in the driver’s seat, helping their parents navigate the twists and turns of aging, and determining the best choices from an abundance of options in support, care and housing. In this presentation, D’Anna Edison of Aging Wisdom will provide a broad overview about: signs your parents need help, practical tips on having a conversation with your parents, preparing for resistance to care and how to address it, next steps for planning the future and getting ahead of a crisis. For more info call 206.824.6066.
WestSide Baby’s 80’s chic Cocktail Benefit!
Metropolist
2931 1st Ave. S.
Fri., Sept. 22, 7:30–10:30 p.m. Join us in your best acid wash and neon as we shake things up at our 1980’s chic Cocktail Benefit. Buy tickets today in order to enjoy cool cocktails, bangin’ bites and sweet jams in a chic retro environment to raise funds for babies and children in our community!
Des Moines Waterfront
Farmers Market
Des Moines Marina
22307 Dock Ave. S.
Every Sat., June–Sept., 10 a.m–2 p.m. and every Wed., July–Aug., 4–8 p.m. Come shop by the sea at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market. Located right on the water at the Des Moines Marina featuring a wide range of vendors from local farms to artisans and music, plus enjoy prepared foods from a variety of Food Trucks while watching all the boating activities.
Boulevard Park Library June events
12015 Roseberg Ave. S.
206.242.8662
June 1–Aug. 31 Summer Reading for ALL AGES! School is out, but summer fun and learning now lasts all summer and for ALL AGES! Head to KCLS libraries for fun, free events and activities to keep the whole family reading, learning and discovering new interests. For details, visit any KCLS library or kcls.org.
Brat Trot & Bavarian Festival
152nd, between 10th and 12th
Sun., Oct. 1, 11 a.m. Highline Schools Foundation is putting on Brat Trot & Bavarian Festival. The Burien Brat Trot is a flat and fast 5K and one mile race through the streets of Burien followed by the best street party around—Bavarian Festival. This fest includes beer gardens, live bands, pretzels, sausage, beer fraus, bouncy toys, and food trucks. Bavarian Fest kicks off at 11 a.m. and runs all day. The 5K run begins at 1 p.m. followed by the 1 mile fun at 2 p.m. Information and registration for both runs is available at www.burienbrattrot.com. Questions can be sent to racedirector@burienbrattrot.com.
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.
