Daystar Toastmasters

Daystar Retirement Village

2615 SW Barton

Sat., Nov. 4. 10–11 a.m. Come as a guest on to experience the safe, supportive atmosphere in which you can grow your communication and leadership skills. Improve your ability to think-on-your-feet and become more comfortable speaking to groups. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for orientation. For more information see daystarclub.toastmastersclubs.org. or call Bill at 206.932.6706.

 

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.

 

KCFD #2 Board Meeting

Station 28

900 S.W. 146th St.

Tues., Nov. 7, 5 p.m. The public is welcome to a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners of King County Fire District #2.

 

Boulevard Park Library November 2017 Events

Boulevard Park Library

12015 Roseberg Ave. S.

206.242.8662

 

Children & Families

 

Family Story Times

Fri., Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 10:30 a.m. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun!

 

Spoilers! 

Tues., Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 5-5:45 p.m. Ages 8 to 18. For those who have played Spoilers and those who are new to the game! Think you’ve got good bluffing skills? Like to make stuff up? Drop in to challenge the Children’s Librarian to Spoilers. We’ll pick out a book you want to read. If you can fool the librarian into thinking that the story ends differently than it actually does, you win prizes, and gets points for playing. When everybody’s points put together add up to 50, we’ll have an arcade party with video games and snacks in the meeting room.

 

Spanish Story Times

Tues., Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 7-8 p.m. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun!

 

Wednesday Movie Night: Minions

Wed., Nov. 15, 6 p.m. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Popcorn provided!

 

Brick Builders!

Fri., Nov. 24, 3-4:30 p.m. Ages 1 to 18, ages 5 and younger with adult. Play and build with Legos® and Duplos.

 

Tweens & Teens

 

Study Zone

Wed., Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tues., Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6-8 p.m. Need a place to study or get homework help? Drop in any time during Study Zone hours for some helpful assistance from a volunteer tutor.

 

Teen Movies: Wonder Woman

Thurs., Nov. 16, 4 p.m. Middle and high school ages.

 

Hang Time

Thurs., Nov. 30, 4-6 p.m. Middle and high school ages. Come in, hang out, and make a craft, or play a game. Materials and games will be provided. Drop-ins welcome.

 

Grace Children’s Center 

Holiday Bazaar

Grace Lutheran Church

22975 24th Ave. S.

Sat., Nov. 18, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 40+ Vendors with all hand-made gifts. raffle, silent auction and food concessions. For more information contact: Sydney953@hotmail.com, or 206.870.6091.

 

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.

 

KCFD #2 Board Meeting

Station 28

900 S.W. 146th St.

Tues., Nov. 7, 5 p.m. The public is welcome to a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners of King County Fire District #2.