The lights will come on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. at Burien's Dottie Harper Park and will remain on Thursdays through Sundays from 4-9 p.m. until Feb. 15.

Burien Arts Associaition members are working to extend the lighting to a full-time basis.

The recent "Burien Walkabout" with Thomas Sieverts identified the park as an underused and "scary" place. Association members decided that lighting would enhance the park aesthetically and increase safety as well as increase options for more performances in the park.

The Burien Parks and Recreation Department agreed. With the help of businesses like Always Solid Electric, Home Depot, McLendon's Hardware and ACE Hardware and many volunteers, the project was undertaken. The association's board members donated money to buy the lights and all have donated time.

Donations to Burien Arts will help defray expenses. Anyone wishing to contribute can contact the association at 206-244-7808 or www.burienarts.org.