FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Mirrors
by Dave Markwell I had the unfortunate experience of passing a mirror the other day. I did not look as good as I felt and it made me mad. I felt like the mirror was tricking me, because in my head, I looked much better. I had witnessed myself looking better many times. I was sure of it. What was this stupid mirror’s friggin’ problem!?! I wondered. After some soul searching and kicking my dog, I came to the conclusion that mirrors are both criminally deceptive and warmly reassuring. They are both tremendous liars and unbearably honest and it really depends ...
REMINDER: Empty Bowls TODAY Plus New Art At Burien Community Center
Don't forget today's Empty Bowls fundraiser at the Burien Community Center, which will benefit the Highline Area and White Center Food Banks! Stop by for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or dinner from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Your donation will get you the opportunity to pick out a beautiful handmade bowl, as well as a simple but wonderful meal of soup, bread, dessert and drink; all donated by local businesses. Sponsored by Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and Discover Burien. Suggested donations are: $15 (minimum) Adult Donation $10 (minimum) Child Donation Empty Bowls events can be found around the country raising money ...
UPDATE: Unruly Kids Disrupts Burien Library Lobby Thursday Afternoon
by Ralph Nichols A Burien Police sergeant responded to a call at the Burien Library late Thursday afternoon after a confrontation involving a large group of young males threatened to escalate in the lobby. According to Sgt. Henry McLauchlan, the group of young males entered the lobby looking for another kid they knew. After finding him there, words were exchanged, the one youth was harassed and then, apparently fearing that he would be attacked by the others, allegedly threw a punch at a young male in front of him. The sergeant who responded to the call observed a young male running from the scene ...
VIDEO: Surveillance Video Released In White Center Robbery
The King County Sheriff’s Office has released the following surveillance video of a robbery that occurred Tuesday evening (Jan. 24) around 7:30 p.m. at Pawn Pros in the 10200 block of 16 Ave SW in White Center: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXg9y34siZE&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] The video shows four men entering the store and ordering customers and employees to get to the ground. It also shows a suspect forcing a youth to the ground. At least one of the suspects was armed with a handgun, while the others carried baseball bats. While in the store, the suspects struck an employee in the shoulder with a bat and smashed a glass ...
REMINDER: ‘Dine For Highline’ TODAY For Highline Medical Center Foundation
REMINDER: If you 'Dine for Highline' at any participating Burien restaurant TODAY (Thursday, Jan. 26th), a portion of your check will be donated to the Highline Medical Center Foundation. It's a great reason to dine out locally AND help a great cause at the same time. This is the third year for this fundraiser. The Highline Medical Center is a not for profit, non-tax revenue supported hospital. Each restaurant is asked to donate 10% of the Dine for Highline proceeds made today. Here are the participating restaurants: 909 Coffee & Wine 913 Spirits Angelo's of Burien Burien Press CC’s Lounge La Costa Mexican Restaurant Mark Restaurant & Bar Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub Tin Room ...
REMINDER: Carve Out Some Time Tomorrow For Empty Bowls Fundraiser
REMINDER: B-Town's annual 'Empty Bowls' fundraiser event for the Highline Area and White Center Food Banks is TOMORROW – Friday, Jan. 27th – with lunch being served from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and dinner from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. This great event will be held at the Burien Community Center, located 14700 6th Ave SW. Your donation will get you the opportunity to pick out a beautiful handmade bowl, as well as a simple but wonderful meal of soup, bread, dessert and drink; all donated by local businesses. Sponsored by Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and Discover Burien. Suggested donations ...
Advertiser Prudential Northwest Realty Welcomes Tay Krull To Burien
BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest Realty is proud to introduce their newest Sales Professional, Tay Krull! Tay has been a licensed Broker with Prudential’s West Seattle Branch for over... [Read more]
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Mirrors
by Dave Markwell I had the unfortunate experience of passing a mirror the other day. I did not look as good as I felt and it made me mad. I felt like the mirror was tricking me, because in my head, I... [Read more]
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REMINDER: Empty Bowls TODAY Plus New Art At Burien Community Center
Don’t forget today’s Empty Bowls fundraiser at the Burien Community Center, which will benefit the Highline Area and White Center Food Banks! Stop by for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or dinner... [Read more]
UPDATE: Unruly Kids Disrupts Burien Library Lobby Thursday Afternoon
by Ralph Nichols A Burien Police sergeant responded to a call at the Burien Library late Thursday afternoon after a confrontation involving a large group of young males threatened to escalate in the lobby. According... [Read more]
VIDEO: Surveillance Video Released In White Center Robbery
The King County Sheriff’s Office has released the following surveillance video of a robbery that occurred Tuesday evening (Jan. 24) around 7:30 p.m. at Pawn Pros in the 10200 block of 16 Ave SW in White... [Read more]
REMINDER: ‘Dine For Highline’ TODAY For Highline Medical Center Foundation
REMINDER: If you ‘Dine for Highline’ at any participating Burien restaurant TODAY (Thursday, Jan. 26th), a portion of your check will be donated to the Highline Medical Center Foundation. It’s... [Read more]
REMINDER: Carve Out Some Time Tomorrow For Empty Bowls Fundraiser
REMINDER: B-Town’s annual ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser event for the Highline Area and White Center Food Banks is TOMORROW – Friday, Jan. 27th – with lunch being served from 11 a.m.... [Read more]
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Welcome Back ‘The Tag Zone’ With A Huge New Location & Coupon!
We’d like to welcome back returning Advertiser The Tag Zone – which has moved to a much bigger and better spot in Des Moines – and encourage all our funster Readers (and parents of funsters)... [Read more]
Cove To Clover Raffle Could Win You 2 Tix To Anywhere Alaska Airlines Flies!
Our friends at Burien’s upcoming Cove to Clover fundraiser have an offer with odds that are far better than finding a 4-leaf clover* – 1 in 200 – raffle tickets where the winner gets two tickets... [Read more]
Suffer Damage From The Storm? Here’s How To Report, Collect Damage $
The King County Office of Emergency Management is collecting information from County residents and businesses on damage and losses suffered during the January 16-23, 2012 snow and ice storm – if your... [Read more]
Welcome Our Latest Advertiser – Phoenix Tea, Located In Olde Burien!
We’d like to welcome our latest Advertiser to The B-Town Blog – Phoenix Tea, located at 902 SW 152nd Street, in the space formerly occupied by a consignment shop. As we do with all our Advertisers,... [Read more]
Over 7,000 Homes Lose Power In Burien Area Due To Wind Storm
A very strong wind storm gusted into the area Tuesday night (Jan. 24), leaving more than 7,000 homes without power in the Burien area. Seattle City Light says that one outage occurred around 11:30 p.m. The... [Read more]
WEATHER: ‘Wind Advisory’ Issued; Power Out In Parts Of Burien
The National Weather Service issued a ‘Wind Advisory’ Tuesday night (Jan. 24) for obvious reasons – it’s really windy out there – and Seattle City Light is reporting of at least two... [Read more]
UPDATE: One ‘Greedy Opportunist’ Apologizes, Makes Amends To Artist
UPDATE 1/14/11: Maureen Hoffmann, Writer of the Letter below, sent us the following update about this issue: Both sons of my neighbor came over to apologize for the actions of their friend, “Mr.... [Read more]
Highline Classic Jazz Festival Will Feature 11 Top Area Bands March 10
Burien Arts’ Fourth Annual Classic Jazz Festival will be held on Saturday, March 10th from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m., and will offer a Big Program at its new location, The Landmark Event Center in... [Read more]
City Council’s Retreat Is Saturday At Environmental Science Center
Our poorly Photoshopped portrait of the current Burien City Council. The Burien City Council will be holding its annual Council Retreat “for the purpose of discussing Council goals and priorities”... [Read more]
Glass Expressions Chosen As First ‘Makeover Burien’ Recipient
Stained glass depiction of Mt. Rainier. Longtime Burien business Glass Expressions has been selected as the first ‘Makeover Burien’ recipient, with a full makeover scheduled to happen sometime... [Read more]
FOLLOWUP: Burien City Council Supports Marriage Equality Act
The Burien City Council voted unanimously Monday night (Jan. 23) to express its support for the Marriage Equality Act, which would legalize same-sex marriage in Washington, now under consideration by the... [Read more]
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