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Meet Author Patrick Jennings at Page 2 Books on Saturday, March 28
Patrick Jennings, Author of “Hissy Fitz” and “Guinea Dog” will be at Page 2 Books on Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m. Port Townsend-based author Patrick Jennings writes books kids love to read. They’re...
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UPDATE: Thursday’s ‘Foodshed Project’ meeting has been CANCELLED
UPDATE March 24, 2015: This event has been cancelled. If it is re-scheduled, we’ll do a new post. The third Conversation for the Burien Foodshed Project will be Thursday, March 26th at 6 p.m. at The...
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Zenith Holland Gardens this Saturday: Learn about Super Soil and Composting
Friend of the Blog Zenith Holland Gardens is hosting “a little dirt” this Saturday, March 28 in Des Moines. Well, to be a little more clear: You can join the Zenith Holland staff and neighbors for a...
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Here are the winners of Highline Schools Foundation’s 2015 Gold Star Awards
Last Thursday (March 19), the Highline Schools Foundation announced the winners of the 2015 Gold Star Awards at their annual Gold Star Awards BASH! at the Technology Access Foundation in White Center....
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Burien joins ‘Let’s Move!’ campaign, will install new exercise attraction...
Burien has officially become a “Let’s Move City” by committing to the obesity prevention initiative launched by First Lady Michelle Obama, the city announced on Wednesday, March 25. The City Council...
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Zenith Holland this Saturday: Put life back into your soil on March 28!
Friend of the Blog and Advertiser Zenith Holland Gardens is hosting an informative talk, titled “Put Life Back Into Your Soil” this Saturday, March 28, in Des Moines. The presentation will be presented...
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LETTER (with Audio): School Superintendent & School Board Meetings
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] Dear Editor, On March 26, Highline Schools...
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YETI Summer Camps start soon
Sleep under the stars this summer at a YETI camp! YETI summer camps are targeted to the most adventuresome of kids. Each camp is customized by the YETI Master leading the camp, so you can be sure...
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INTERN’S VIEW: Baby Chicks are in!
Story & Photos by Sterling Paris South King Media Intern BABY CHICKS ARE IN!! Scott already knows this but I just LOVE baby ducks and baby chicks – a lot! So when he told me I was going to Hayes...
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‘Wellness Fiesta’ will be at Burien Community Center on Saturday, April 18
The Burien Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to attend its upcoming ‘Wellness Fiesta’ on Saturday, April 18 from 1 – 4 p.m., at the Burien Community Center. This free, family and...
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CHOICE Academy & Highline Homeschool Center All Year Reunion is May 8
Highline CHOICE Academy and Highline Homeschool Center will be holding an All Year Reunion on Friday, May 8, from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided at this free and...
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Students at Sylvester Middle School trying to raise $10,500 to purchase laptops
Click here to view the embedded video. Students at Sylvester Middle School in Burien are trying to raise $10,500 to purchase new laptops for the school, and they’ve created a GoFundMe page:...
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Kennedy Catholic High student Connor McClean serves as Page in Olympia
Connor McClean – a student at Burien’s John F. Kennedy Catholic High School – served as a page this week in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by state Rep. Tina Orwall (D-Des...
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Two diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) at Mt. Rainier High School
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: Two cases of active tuberculosis (TB) at Mt. Rainier High School in Des Moines are being investigated, Public Health – Seattle and King County reported on...
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Sylvester Middle School students help plant trees at Burien’s Arbor Day event
Ben Thompson (left) and Nancy Tosta with ‘Tree City USA’ Flag. Sylvester Middle School students (left to right): Logan Lemieux, Jeremiah Harding, Brian Phuong, Joanne Robson and Mira Stemen. Deputy...
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Hi-Liners’‘Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS’ opens Friday, May 1
The Hi-Liners Musical Theatre 2015 DownStage Center Spring Show ‘Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS’ will open on Friday, May 1 at the Renton Civic Theatre. About the Show: While exploring...
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Master Gardener Clinics start soon; here’s where to get free, expert advice
FREE Master Gardener Clinics start soon, and will continue Saturdays at Furney’s Nursery and Wednesdays at the Burien Library. “Get answers to general gardening questions, learn about proper plant...
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Help Burien’s Hi-Liners by buying at Book Fair on Saturday, April 25
Help Burien’s Hi-Liners by shopping at a Book Fair fundraiser from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at Barnes & Noble at Southcenter. There will also be a sneak peek of ‘Dinosaurs Before...
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Celebrate a ‘Waste-Free Earth Day’ at The Recology Store on Saturday, April 18
Advertiser Recology will be holding a ‘Waste-Free Earth Day’ event on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at The Recology Store located at Five Corners Plaza. You can learn more about the event...
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Next Highline Public Schools Construction Bond election will be in 2016
Story by Ralph Nichols Photos by Scott Schaefer Highline Public School officials anticipate placing a new construction bond issue on the ballot next year, superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield recently...
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