GriefShare: Your Journey from Mourning to Joy
Boulevard Park Church
1822 S. 128th St.
Every Tues., Sept. 19–Dec. 12, 7–8:30 p.m. This 13-week seminar is for those who have lost someone close and for those who would like to experience a fuller sense of closure to this grief they’ve already endured. Each class has a video presentation, a time of discussion, and a time to share anything one may wish from the workbook. Registration, which includes workbook, is $15. Call 206.243.2600 to sign up for this care-sharing seminar.
Salvation Army Open House
Seattle White Center Corps & Community Center
9050 16th Ave. S.W.
Sat., Sept. 30, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come and learn about the services the Salvation Army has available for your family and community. Tour our facility and learn about our departments and all of the free and low cost programs and services we have available locally. After the tour relax and enjoy a free BBQ, bounce house, cake walk and many other exciting activities. This is a drop in event so come anytime between 11 and 3 and bring your whole family! Call 206.767.3150 with any questions.
KCFD#2 Board Meeting
Fire Station #28
900 S.W. 146th St.
Tues., Oct. 3, 5 p.m. The public is welcome to this regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of King County Fire Protection District No. 2.
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.
Protecting Yourself from Medical Harm
Burien Community Center
14700 6th Ave. S.W.
Thurs., Oct. 12 , 6-7:30 p.m. Do you ever get uncomfortable with your doctor’s recommendations on medication or medical treatment choices? So you ever feel like you leave your doctor’s office with more questions than answers? Then you might want to attend this workshop put on by Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports ordinarily is thought in the context of their Consumer Reports magazine where one can find out about the quality of all sorts of products, but they also have an advocacy group. They are now taking several topical workshops to the various areas in the United States. This will be the second Protecting Yourself from Medical Harm workshop that they will have held in this state. The facilitators from CR will be coming from the Washington D.C. office. The leaders from WAPS are a local couple now retired researchers from UW who experienced a medical death in their family and chose to found WAPS for the purpose of educating the public and supporting appropriate legislation. They will share their story. The Highline Branch American Association of University Women and Burien Community Center are hosting this community event. If you plan to come, please RSVP to the Burien Community Center by calling 206-988- 3700.
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Thurs., Oct. 12 , 6-7:30 p.m. Consumer Reports (CR) and Washington Advocates for Patient Safety (WAPS) will be facilitating a 90-minute workshop that provides tips on how to protect yourself and your family from medical errors and hospital infections and make smart choices when talking with your doctor about medications and treatment choices. Facilitators are from the Washington D.C. of CR and locally from WAPS. Co-sponsored with American Association of University Women and Burien Community Center. Call 206.988.3700 to register.
Salvation Army Harvest Festival
Seattle White Center Corps & Community Center
9050 16th Ave. S.W.
Fri., Oct. 27, 5–7 p.m. Join us for an evening of family fun at our Annual Harvest Festival! Come enjoy laughter and fun as you compete in carnival games for candy, bounce in the bounce house, participate in the cake walk, and enjoy snacks with friends new and old. We will also be having a kids of all ages costume contest so don’t forget to come dressed up in your best costume! Call 206.767.3150 with any questions.
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.
