Weekly Calendar
Tue, 02/15/2011
Art
No Boundaries Metamorphosis Open House-- The No Boundaries exhibit was created to showcase the artwork of established and emerging artists with disabilities. The title of this year's theme "Metamorphosis" represents a stage of heightened development discovered through experience, experimentation, and ultimately, expression. The exhibit will be on display for the month of February at City Hall, 801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park.
Auditions
ChoralSoundsNorthwest/SilverSoundsNorthwest-- Rediscover the fun of singing traditional choral music as well as new arrangements with a decidedly theatrical style in ChoralSounds Northwest (a 60+-member mixed adult chorus) or the new SilverSounds Northwest (primarily retired individuals.) To schedule a CSN audition email info@nwassociatedarts.org or call 206-246-6040. To schedule a SilverSounds audition email prhawkeye@yahoo.com or call 206-719-1179.
Exhibits
Highline Historical Society-- "Burien Families at Work and Play." Vintage photos showcase both business and leisure activities of Burien residents over the past century. Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave. S.W. Through April 30. Free. Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Music
Highline Classic Jazz Festival-Six top jazz performers. Feb. 19. Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St. The 2 p.m. program will include vocalist Rebecca Kilgore wth pianist Dave Frishberg, Pearl Django and Ray Skjelbred. The 7 p.m. show will present the Butch Thompson Trio, Holotradband and Casey MacGill & Blue 4 Trio. $20 per show, $35 for both shows. Free for 18 and under. Tickets available at Burien Press, 423 S.W. 152nd. St.; Allusia, 921 S.W. 152nd St.; Burien Arts, 206-244-7808 or at the door. Sponsored by Burien Arts.
Waterland Arts & Music Series-- The Greta Matassa Trio. Feb. 22. 7;30 p.m. Highline College Artist-Lecture Center, Building 7, Main campus, 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. Tickets for the show are $15 for adults or three tickets for $30, and $5 students. Tickets are available at the door, at Des Moines Florist, 721 S. 219th St., Des Moines (cash or check only), and at Des Moines Parks & Recreation, 1000 S. 220th St. Sponsored by the Des Moines Arts Commission and the Highline Community College Music Department. For more information call Des Moines Parks & Recreation, 206-870-6527.
Theater
Burien Little Theatre-"The Clean House," offbeat romantic comedy. Through March 6. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Burien Community Center Annex, 425 S.W. 144th St. Ticket and schedule information at www.burienlittletheatre.org. Bonus: bilingual staged reading in Spanish and English by eSe Teatro of absurdist play, "Passport," March 5, 2 p.m.
February 22
Seattle Art Museum S.W. Guild--Normandy Cove, 1500 S.W. Shorebrook Dr. Coffee at 10 a.m. Program begins 10:30 a.m. Guests are welcome. For info 206-246-3484.
February 24
AAA Driver Improvement Program--Refresher course on defensive driving and driver safety for drivers 55+. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $16 Judson Park Retirement Community, 23600 Marine View Dr. S. Pre-register 206-243-3564
Business After Hours--Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce. 5-7 p.m. Precision Collision Auto Body, 25015 Pac Hwy S., Kent. Free admission. RSVP required swkingcowa.usachamber.com/custom2.asp?pagename=calendar&a=view&eid=78855
March 2
Ribbon Cutting--Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, Allied Family Dental Care, 14212 Ambaum Blvd. S.W. #302. Free admission, refreshments. RSVP to the Chamber
March 16
Networking Breakfast--Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce. 7-9 a.m. Holiday Inn, 17338 Intl. Blvd. $17 pre-paid, $20 at the door For infoswkingcowa.usachamber.com/custom2.asp?pagename=calendar&a=view&eid=55688
March 24
Business After Hours--Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce. 5-7 p.m. Clarion Hotel, 3700 E. Valley Rd, Renton. Free admission, food, drinks. RSVP required swkingcowa.usachamber.com/custom2.asp?pagename=calendar&a=view&eid=74044
MaST Center
Women and Whales of the Pacific Northwest: What they have in common--March 5, Founder and director of The Urban Wilderness Project Jourdan Keith explores the ways humans and wildlife share the same ecology, and like it or not, how our fates are intertwined.
Matt Griffin YMCA
3595 S. 188th St
206-787-1176
Bilingual Play 'N Learn (Spanish)--Mondays, 2-3 p.m. Play groups are organized for young children 0-5 years and the people who take care of them. Register at 206-244-5880. Free to the community.
Highline Medical Center
Hospice volunteer training-Highline Hospice at the Specialty Campus, 12844 Military Rd. S., Tukwila, is recruiting caring, compassionate people interested in supporting terminally ill patients and their families. If you have a heart for being with others through difficult times, volunteering with Hospice may be right for you. Volunteers provide patient support and companionship, caregiver respite, bereavement support, or office help. Comprehensive training provided. Contact Michele Fawcett-Long, Volunteer Coordinator, 206-439-9095.
Religion
First Baptist Church-- The American Baptist Women's Group in Des Moines is looking for new members to help with quilt making project. Quilts will be given to women's shelters, fire victims and others in need. No specialized knowledge needed. Group meets the first Monday of the month at 1 p.m., 22415 19th Ave. S. 206-878-3972.
First Baptist Church-Fantastic Friday Family Fun Night, 7 p.m. 22415 19th Ave. S., Des Moines. Potluck dinner followed by family activities for kids and adults. Free and open to the public. For information, 206-878-3972.
Lake Burien Presbyterian Church-Remix (formerly Kaleidoscope) 15003 14th Ave. S.W. Wednesday evening family program with dinner in the Fellowship Hall starting at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $4. Children accompanied by adults are free. 206-242-6023.
Normandy Park Congregational--A church where everyone is welcome no matter where you are on your journey. United Church of Christ, 19247 1st Ave S. For info 206-824-1770.
Transform Burien-Free clothing and non-perishable food. Sundays and Wednesdays. Noon- 2 p.m. 425 S.W. 144th St. Donations accepted. For information, 206-244-1399. transformburien.org.
Fundraisers
Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence-Hands around Highline Passport Book. Great deals at local restaurants and businesses. 206-248-5196 or www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org
Old Clothes = New Opportunities--Clean out your closets and drop off your reusable clothing and household items to "The Big Blue Truck" donation station. Conveniently located at the Top Food & Drug on 20th Ave S, Monday through Sunday from 9-5p.m. For a complete list of items accepted visit www.bigbluetruck.org (800) 992-2060. Donations are tax deductible. Donors receive a $3 off coupon to Value Village.
White Center Food Bank--Water District 20 wishes to remind everyone that we are accepting donations of food and cash of behalf of the White Center Food Bank.