JOBS: John Knox Community Preschool hiring Lead Teacher & Teacher Assistants
John Knox Community Preschool is looking to hire a Leader Teacher and Teacher Assistants: To apply, email marla@jkpcusa.org with the subject line “Lead Teacher Fall 2015.” John Knox Community Preschool...
View ArticleVIDEO: Area residents read the Declaration of Independence
We first posted this video on July 4, 2010, but we love it so much we thought it was worth a rerun on this holiday: Out of the red, white and blue, it occurred to us that our third President, one...
View ArticleCASSIDY’S COLUMN: ‘That Lucky Bracelet’ makes impact on kids with needs
EDITOR’S NOTE: Cass Huff is a 13-year old special needs student at Burien’s Sylvester Middle School. She is also our newest columnist… by Cass Huff Hey Readers! Welcome to Cassidy’s Commentary! Today I...
View ArticleBurien’s Hi-Liners ‘Peter Pan Jr.’ will be July 9–12 at Renton Civic Theater
Burien’s Hi-Liners will be performing ‘Peter Pan Jr.’ starting at 7 p.m. this Thursday night, July 9, and continuing Friday, July 10 at 7 p.m., and again Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 at 3...
View ArticleDon’t miss the Hi-Liners’‘Rent’ on July 11 & 12 at Renton Civic Theater
Burien’s Hi-Liners will be presenting their Student Edition of ‘Rent’ on July 11 & 12, starting at 7 p.m. at the Renton Civic Theater. This dynamic musical is set in the East Village of New York...
View ArticleAuthor of ‘The League of Regrettable Superheroes’ at Page 2 Books Saturday
Jon Morris, Author of “The League of Regrettable Superheroes,” will be holding a Book Signing At Page 2 Books at 10 a.m. this Saturday, July 11. Do you remember comic books featuring Doll Man, Doctor...
View ArticleREMINDER: ‘Awesome Kids Day’ is Saturday at Burien Town Square Park!
REMINDER: The 2nd annual ‘Awesome Kids Day’ event is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. this Saturday, July 11 at Burien Town Square Park, and all are invited! This is a FREE family event sponsored by Collins...
View ArticleLETTER: Neighbor upset with Kennedy High School’s new athletic field
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader and originally sent to the City of Burien. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:]...
View ArticleMeet Greg Johnston, Author of ‘Washington’s Pacific Coast’ at Page 2 Books...
Greg Johnston, Author of “Washington’s Pacific Coast,” will be doing a book signing at Advertiser Page 2 Books at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 18. Washington’s coast is a unique adventure destination and...
View ArticleLETTER: Kennedy Catholic High School presents their case about athletic field
[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:] Kennedy Catholic has submitted a land use...
View ArticleRegistration now open for Highline Soccer Club’s Fall Season
This just in from the Highline Soccer Club: HSC 2015 Fall Season Age groups: U-06 to U-19 Fall Registration Fee: $80 – $125 depending on age (see FAQ below for details). 8 – 10 game season (Saturdays)...
View ArticleHighline High Alumni Foundation’s Golf Tournament will be Aug. 21
The Highline High School Alumni Foundation Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Aug. 21 at the Auburn Golf Course. This year they’ve added four prize holes for holes-in-one, including one hole with a...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Reconstruction of Sea-Tac Airport’s center runway underway
The Port of Seattle is reconstructing Sea-Tac Airport’s center runway (designated as 16C/34C), originally built in 1969, and scheduled to be completed and re-opened on Oct. 30, 2015. The project...
View ArticleBurien Toastmasters has a new meeting time
The Toastmasters International club, Growthmasters Club #4801, recently changed its meeting time to 12:00 p.m. at Burien Evangelical Church at 500 SW 146th Street, across from the Burien Community...
View ArticleNext Burien Foodshed Project meeting will be this Saturday, July 25
If you want to discuss food – growing, eating, processing, not wasting, supporting farmers, building community and our economy – you are invited to come to the next Burien Foodshed Project meeting, to...
View ArticleHighline Public Schools athletic programs receive $25,000 from Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines has announced a $25,000 gift to Highline Public Schools to support school athletic programs, including the much-needed replacement of athletic equipment. “We are deeply grateful for...
View ArticleGot Art? Come stroll Burien’s 3rd Annual Public Art Walk-n-Talk Sunday, Aug. 2
WABI Burien will be holding its 3rd annual Public Art ‘Walk-n-Talk’ on Sunday, Aug. 2, starting at 2 p.m. Here’s more info: Come join the 3rd Annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk as we begin the FIFTH...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Museum of Flight soars with epic, historic aircraft
From our sister site The Tukwila Blog: We are lucky to live near the Museum of Flight, a first-class air museum located at 9404 E. Marginal Way South, near Boeing Field in Tukwila. Admission is $20 for...
View ArticleWelcome back Advertiser Bikram Yoga Burien…not just for Bikram anymore!
We’d like to welcome back returning Advertiser Bikram Yoga Burien – which is not just for Bikram anymore! Located in the heart of Burien, Bikram Yoga Burien is dedicated to offering Yoga and fitness...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Families frolic to keep cool at low tide at Seahurst Park Beach
On Saturday (Aug. 1) residents Elston and Jackie Hill hiked through Seahurst Park, eventually finding a low tide with families keeping cool. “There were four docents from the Seattle Aquarium talking...
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