Longtime Burien-area resident and new Advertiser David (db) Watkins is inviting all our Readers to a FREE First Time Homebuyers Class from 10am – 3pm this Saturday, May 7th at the Tin Theater, located at 923 SW 152nd in Olde Burien.

As we do for all our Advertisers, we’re allowing DB a forum for him to present his product:

This State certified House Key Training is the first step to qualifying for many exceptional home buying programs. You will learn how to buy your first home 0 down with a 30 year fixed rate loan. How to get 20% of your interest expense refunded to you each year you own the home. And many more incredible opportunities from the current real estate market. There has never been a better time to buy, with prices falling as interest rates remain low.

The class is taught by David Watkins and Lynne Garton. Primarily a buyer’s agent for the last 16 years, David has a diverse tool set for helping you develop your criteria and assess the complex trade offs between neighborhoods, schools, finances and community. Short Sale, Bank Foreclosure, Estate, Government Owned, or Privately held, David is an expert negotiator with any seller. He is passionate about getting his customers the best possible value. A relentless house hunter David sees between 25 – 50 houses per week. Having personally renovated over 200 homes he has a contractor’s eye for estimating costs to repair.

Lynne Garton is the area manager for Evergreen Home Loans and has been helping homeowners for over 20 years.

Bring your questions and Get Prequalified to buy your dream home.

Here are the details:

WHAT: First Time Homebuyers Class.

WHERE: The Tin Theater, located at 923 SW 152nd in Olde Burien (next to the Tin Room).

WHEN: Saturday May 7th, 10AM – 3PM.

RSVP: To attend, please call Lynne Garton at 253.332.7741.

INFO: For more information, call David Watkins at 206.510.7672.

The Highline Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) along with the Seattle Branch of AAUW is offering a program on Tuesday, March 8th, 6:15 PM at the Burien Community Center.

The presenter is Maha Jahshan, MA with One America. She will discuss current immigration laws and legislation and how it is affective women and girls in particular. She will share stories from our local community as well as have a question and answer time.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, visit http://www.aauw-wa.org, or for One America: http://weareoneamerica.org.

The Reiki Clinic at the Burien Community Center has just completed its sixth month, and in that time, a core group has developed that return every month.

Staff members also enjoy the Reiki treatments and spread the word enthusiastically.

One recipient described her treatment this way:

“I always feel like I’m returning home. I feel gently cradled.”

The next clinic will be Tuesday, March 8th.

For more information and to sign up call 206-988-3700.

Together with Burien and SeaTac Police, the ‘Citizens Police Academy’ program is meant to increase the understanding between citizens and their Police Departments through education, and the next one will run Wednesday nights from March 16 – June 1st.

“This is an unforgettable experience and it’s completely free for anyone who lives or works in the cities of Burien and SeaTac,” reads a statement.

The 12-week session is provided twice a year in the spring and fall, with classes held every Wednesday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Snacks are provided.

Graduates of the Citizens Police Academy come away with a much better understanding of the criminal justice system and an appreciation for the many challenges facing Law Enforcement in today’s society.

This understanding will help citizens better assist officers. It will also increase the safety in their neighborhoods and community.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Citizens Academy session.

WHEN: Every Wed. night from 6pm – 9pm, from March 16 – June 1.

WHERE: SeaTac City Hall, located at 4800 S 188th Street in SeaTac.

INFO: To join, fill out an application and send it to:

CSO Nicki Maraulja
14905 6th Ave. SW
Burien, WA 98166

To find out more information, please call (206) 296-3333.

Burien Parks is offering a free ZUMBA “Try It Out” class, with a Halloween Theme, this Saturday, Oct. 30th from 9am – 10am at the Seahurst Banquet Hall at the Burien Community Center at 14700 6th Ave SW.

Your instructor will be Anne Marie Littleton, who asks that visitors:

“Wear comfortable work-out clothes, cross-trainer tennies and some Halloween flair to get in the spirit (optional, of course)!!”

ZUMBA is Latin-inspired fitness class that feels like a dance party where you happen to be sweating up a storm and toning your muscles. It’s so much fun that you hardly notice the time fly by. The workout you get is a happy side benefit – but what a workout it is!

The goal of this class is to lose yourself in the music and enjoy moving your body! This workout is good for your mind, body and soul.

Try this free class to see if Zumba is for you! To register for a session of on-going ZUMBA classes at the Burien Community Center, please call (206) 988-3700.

WHAT: Free Halloween-themed ZUMBA Class.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 30th from 9am – 10am.

WHERE: Burien Community Center, Seahurst Banquet Hall, at 14700 6th Ave SW.

INSTRUCTOR:  Anne Marie Littleton, who we sure hope will be in costume!

Burien Parks is holding a Free ZUMBA class this Wednesday, July 7th, from 5:30pm – 6:30pm at the Burien Community Center (Lakeview Room), which will be a great way to kick off the real summer, which apparently has suddenly arrived.

If you’re not familiar with it:

ZUMBA is Latin-inspired fitness class that feels like a dance party, where you happen to be sweating up a storm and toning your muscles to great music. It’s so much fun that you hardly notice the time fly by. The workout you get is a happy side benefit – but what a workout it is!!!

The goal of this class is to lose yourself in the music, enjoy moving your body and feel the joy take over! This workout is good for your mind, body and soul.

Try this free class to see if it is for you!  To register for a session of on-going ZUMBA classes at the Burien Community Center, please call (206) 988-3700, or check out their website here.

Details:

WHAT: FREE Zumba class!

WHEN: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 5:30pm – 6:30pm

WHERE: Burien Community Center, Lakeview Room (14700 6th Ave SW, Burien)

COST: It’s FREE!

INSTRUCTOR: Anne Marie Littleton

BTB Advertiser Patricia Eslava Vessey wants to know:

Have you had it with diets that only work for a little while?

Have you tried everything and nothing seems to work?

Losing weight can be one of the most challenging experiences in your life…if you let it.

Now, not only will you remove the barriers that hold you back, you will also learn to reprogram your mind and create the success you have longed for.

Using innovative and proven methods from Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Life Coaching and Personal Fitness Training, you will discover that weight loss can be far easier than you ever imagined.

Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat or blanket and pillow and pen and paper.

This course will change your life forever!

WHAT:  6 Hour Weight Loss Course

WHEN: Wednesdays: March 3, 10 & 17 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM

WHERE: Burien Parks & Recreation Center

COST: 
Only $79.00!

REGISTER: Call (206) 988-370
0 to register

Some testimonials:

“My life has completely changed for the better!”

“Since the very first hypnosis session, I have 
been making healthy food choices, exercising 3-5 times/week, drinking a minimum of 8 cups of 
water 1 day. All this with little effort on my part. I find myself wanting to live this new way!

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Thank you so much! You have really changed my life!” C.Jackson

“I was really pleased with the results, especially the 1st 5 pound loss and the complete change in 
Sweet cravings.  It is working. I have found that even in 103 degree weather I wanted to be at 
class, ratherthan anywhere else.  As a result of this course, I found that I can do it! ” G. Hedgpeth

“Thanks Patricia, I appreciate the time with you as my coach for the past two months.  The area that I was able to move forward in, with your support, has been around my health and fitness.  I’ve lost 15 pounds so far, and my recovery from knee surgery is ahead of schedule.  You helped me stay focused, clarify my intentions, create accountability and stretch my view of the possibility. Thanks for all of this!” Bruce, Transportation Manager

INSTRUCTOR: Patricia Eslava Vessey is the founder of Integrity Coaching & Training Systems, a multifaceted company with expertise in coaching, training, leadership, Neuro-linguistic Programming and hypnotherapy. With over 30 years in social work, 29 years as a fitness trainer and over 6 years as a sought after speaker, trainer and International credentialed coach, Patricia helps you transform limiting beliefs and behaviors into the empowered and successful life you desire.

More info at www.integritylifecoach.com, or call (206) 459-2898.

Have you ever wondered about what it’d be like to be a cop?

How about one that works at the airport, or on the waterfront, for the Port of Seattle?

Well, the Port of Seattle Police Department is holding its own “Citizens Academy,” which is a unique opportunity to learn up close and personal about the many challenges facing local law enforcement.

This is a once-a-week, 10-week program that is open to the public at no cost. That’s right – it’s FREE.

It will be held at Sea-Tac Airport on Mondays, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., beginning April 12th and continuing through June 28th.

Police officers and civilian personnel who are experts in their fields will teach classes at the Citizens Academy. Each instructor has years of training and street experience, providing insights not ordinarily available to those outside the department.

Subjects include patrol, community policing, recruitment and training, domestic violence, narcotics, dispatch, investigations, crimes scene analysis, SWAT, explosive detection and narcotics detection K-9, and the bomb squad.

All classes are free of charge and open to the public. The class is limited to 25 participants, so get your application in early.

Want to participate? You’ll need:

• The ability to commit to attending a two-hour weekly class for ten weeks
• A background check

Port employees who wish to participate must have their manager’s permission.

Ready to Apply? Download, print and fill out the application (PDF file) here, then return it to:

FAX: (206) 787-5741

or Mail:

Port of Seattle Police
Attn: Citizens Academy
PO Box 68727
Seattle, WA 98168

For more information, please contact Detective Dan Breed, at breed.d@portseattle.org, or Officer Kyle Yoshimura at yoshimura.k@portseattle.org.

Together with the King County Sheriff’s Office, Burien and SeaTac Police are continuing their twice-yearly “Citizen’s Police Academy” program with an orientation on

Here are the details:

WHAT: Citizen’s Police Academy Training

WHEN: Starts Thursday, March 11th and continues through April 24th. Classes are held on Wednesday nights from 6pm to 9pm at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien.

Classes will run for 13 weeks, plus a graduation ceremony including a certificate of completion and pictures with police staff. A light meal will be provided for students. There are presentations by many of the Sheriff’s Office Units and several opportunities for hands-on experiences, plus a field trip to the King County Communications Center.

The training sessions are held twice a year in the spring and fall. The sessions require approximately 20 hours to complete. There is a minimal fee for tools supplied to students, enabling them to build their own emergency response kit.

WHERE: Initial meeting is at the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Station, which is located at 15100 8th Ave SW in Burien; subsequent classes will be at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien.

COST: FREE!

INFO: From a press release:

Graduates of the Citizen’s Police Academy will have a better understanding of the law enforcement role in the criminal justice system and an appreciation for the many challenges facing law enforcement in today’s complex society. They will also be better able to assist offices in improving their neighborhoods and communities.

The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations or workplaces in basic preparation and response skills. CERT members are then integrated into the emergency response capability for their area.

SeaTac and Burien Fire and Police Departments partner in offering this eight-week training held on weekday evenings, with a Practical Fianl Exercise held on a Saturday. Sessions require approximately 20 ours to complete.  There is a minimal fee for tools supplied to students, enabling them to build their own emergency response kit.

Training is designed to cover the following:

• Disaster Preparedness
• Fire Safety
• Disaster Medical Operations (Triage, Treating Life Threatening Injuries, and Assessment, Treatment and Hygiene.)
• Light Search and Rescue
• Team Organization
• Disaster Psychology
• Terrorism

Graduates will also be eligible for the Ride-Along program, in which you can spend up to an entire shift riding with an officer.

This course is an unforgettable experience and it’s completely free for anyone who lives or works in the cities of SeaTac or Burien!

There are two sessions each year and they fill up fast, so register early with your local Community Service Officer.

If you are interested in attending the next session and would like an application sent to you by mail, please contact CSO Mechee Burnett at mechee.burnett@kingcounty.gov or 206.973.4917 (you can also download a PDF application here).

• SEATAC: If you are from the SeaTac area, please contact: CSO Eloise Kruger: 206-973-4915 or ekruger@ci.seatac.wa.us
• BURIEN: If you are from the Burien area, please contact: CSO Nicki Maraulja: 206-296-3333 or nicki.maraulja@kingcounty.gov

B-Town Blog Advertiser and local Hypno-Coach Patricia Eslava Vessey is inviting all smoking Readers who want to be a ‘quitter’ to check out her newest class offered at Burien Parks and Recreation beginning Monday evening, Feb. 1st.

Patricia has successfully helped many Burienites stop smoking, and continues her good work starting next Monday evening. If your new year’s resolution including kicking the habit, this class will launch you on your goal. Patricia’s goal for her participants is “the first day of class you’ll quit smoking for good.”

Description:

Discover how hypno-coaching can help you with your life’s goals. The focus of this class is to help you stop smoking. You can become the kind of person you’ve always wanted to be. Feeling powerless over your smoking habit? Tired of all the failed attempts at quitting? Ready to try something that really works? This class will help you change your attitude, beliefs and habits. Learn to reprogram that successful smoking habit to freedom as a non-smoker today! Using innovative and proven methods from hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), life coaching and personal fitness training, you will discover that giving up your smoking can be far easier than you ever imagined.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday Feb. 1st 6:00PM – 8:00PM Classroom 3-Burien Community Center
• Monday Feb. 8th 6:00PM – 8:00PM Classroom 3-Burien Community Center

INSTRUCTOR:

Patricia Eslava Vessey is the founder of Integrity Coaching & Training Systems, a multifaceted company with expertise in coaching, training, leadership, Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) and hypnotherapy. With over 30 years in social work, 29 years as a fitness trainer and over 6 years as a sought after speaker, trainer and certified international coach, Patricia inspires, motivates and supports people in transforming limiting beliefs and behaviors into heartfelt, meaningful and lasting changes.

Visit her website at: www.integritylifecoach.com

Call (206) 988-3700 to register today. Class starts Monday Feb. 1st! Dress comfortably and bring a mat.

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