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Where (And How) To Celebrate V-Day In B-Town, Thanks To Local Businesses
by Gina Bourdage I can’t say I have ever been the biggest fan of Valentine ’s Day. The mere thought of cheesy stuffed animals, cheap chocolates or sleazy lingerie makes me gag. You might... [Read more]
“Part 150″ Airport Noise Study Workshop Set for Feb. 24th
The first in a series of public workshops for Sea-Tac Airport’s “Part 150 Noise Study” is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 24th at Mount Rainier High School (locatrd at 22450 19th Ave.... [Read more]
Photographic Printer Jason Smith’s Show Opens Friday At Vino Bello
We’re huge fans of Photography here at The B-Town Blog, and while we are only rarely able to achieve it, we always appreciate it, honor it, and encourage others to experience it. I mean, have you... [Read more]
KCLS “Library Levy” Increases Its Approval Lead To 3.5%
Thursday’s update from King County Elections on Proposition 1 – the King County Library System “Library Levy,” has increased its “Yes” lead to 3.5%, up from 2.26% yesterday: KING... [Read more]
Actress Will Portray Suffragette In Historical Society’s “Soldiers In Petticoats” Feb. 21st
The Highline Historical Society will be presenting “Soldiers in Petticoats: The Struggle of the Suffragettes” at the SeaTac City Hall on Sunday, Feb. 21st, beginning at 2pm. Local actress Tames... [Read more]
Red Wine & Decadent Dessert Event For Highline Medical Center A Success
Story & Photos by Gina Bourdage Community members and local business owners stepped up to raise $1,675 for the completion of Highline Medical Center’s new ER at the “Red Wine & Decadent... [Read more]
Highline Schools Foundation For Excellence Honors Five Couples
Story & Photos by Janet Grella Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence celebrated their major donors and board participants at a special awards luncheon at The House Restaurant in Burien on Wednesday,... [Read more]
Burien Arts Hosting “Sing & Sketch” Tonight At Advertiser Burien Press
The Burien Arts Association is hosting their second “Sing & Sketch” tonight (Thursday, Feb. 11th) at BTB Advertiser Burien Press. According to Erin Williamson: “Folks who show up... [Read more]
The Race Is On – You Can Earn Money For Schools With Cove To Clover
Highline School District students (and others) can earn money for area schools by participating in the 2010 Cove to Clover 5K race, which is coming to the Burien area Sunday, March 14th (read our previous... [Read more]
Northwest Symphony Orchestra Valentine’s Concert Is Friday
The Northwest Symphony Orchestra’s annual Valentine’s Concert is this Friday, Feb. 12th at the Highline Performing Arts Center right here in romantic Burien. This concert will feature numerous... [Read more]
Councilmember Refutes Seattle Times Columnist Over White Center Annexation
Last week (Wed., Feb. 3rd), Seattle Times Columnist Jerry Large wrote an editorial explaining why he thinks White Center would be a “good fit” for Seattle, and vice versa (link here) –... [Read more]
UPDATE: KCLS “Library Levy” Increases “Yes” Lead To 2.26%
King County Elections released an update for Tuesday’s election results, and it looks like Proposition 1, the King County Library System “Library Levy,” has increased its “Yes”... [Read more]
Follow St. Francis’ “The Pied Piper” To The Performing Arts Center Feb. 26-27
Burien’s St. Francis of Assisi School’s 7th and 8th grade students are presenting “The Pied Piper” musical at the Highline Performing Arts Center on Feb. 26th and Feb. 27th at 7pm. According... [Read more]
Early Election Returns: “Library Levy” Ahead By Just Over 1%
It’s Election Night in Washington, the mailed votes are being counted, and, as of 8:12pm, the totals for Proposition 1, the King County Library System “Library Levy,” were: KING COUNTY... [Read more]
STITA Cab’s Stay Against Port Of Seattle Upheld. For Now.
With more twists and turns than Maplewild Ave SW, Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 9th) the case of STITA vs the Port of Seattle took another turn – the Court of Appeals Commissioner issued an order that... [Read more]
Seafair Pirates’ “Heroes For Heroes” Auction Is Saturday, Feb. 13th
The Seafair Pirates have commandeered a highly-collectible, $150,000 handcrafted 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and will be auctioning a special Valentine’s Day ride this Saturday to raise money for... [Read more]
REMINDER: Deadline To “Win A Date With Bart” Is Wed. At 5pm!
REMINDER: The deadline to “Win A Date With Bart” (The B-Town Blog’s own Bart Bryan) is 5pm Wednesday, Feb. 10th, so we encourage all ladies who’d like to get a FREE dinner &... [Read more]
Advertiser Market Place Salon & Day Spa Having Two February Specials
There’s a couple of things happening through February at BTB Advertiser Market Place Salon and Day Spa that our readers should know about. The first is Hair Cuts that Love to Help Others: The first... [Read more]
