Originally we were told that it would open July 15th, then corrected to Saturday, July 16th, and amid all the confusion (perhaps this is a planned publicity stunt?) we have updated this post now three times.

The Grand Opening date though will be this SATURDAY, JULY 16th. A ‘soft opening’ means they are not 100% prepared, and they may close the store after only a few hours.

The new Ross Dress for Less is located at 15716 First Ave South in Burien.

The store was was granted temporary occupancy on June 30 from the City of Burien, and they’ve been in the process of loading in merchandise and training employees.

A worker is reflected in the glass as he lowers himself down in this photo taken on May 23, 2011.

Scott Schaefer dropped by the site Monday afternoon (May 23rd) and took the following pics:

Workers spent most of Monday painting the exterior walls where signage will be installed.

A peek inside shows that there's still a way to go before the store opens for business.

A worker is reflected in the glass as he lowers himself down.

While we were there we spoke with the construction foreman, who told us to expect the store to open “sometime in July.”

Crews are making modifications on the space, including re-wiring the electrical and other major work.

As we learn more information about what will surely become one of Burien’s biggest retail shops, we’ll update the blog, so stay tuned!

According to the packet for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting (Dec. 13th), a new Ross “Dress For Less” department store will be opening soon at the space formerly occupied by Office Depot at 15716 1st Ave South, and will open sometime after the first of the year.

“Ross Department Store has been in contact with the City’s permit staff and is expected to submit for a building permit,” reads a statement in the packet. “They will be making modifications to the tenant space previously occupied by Office Depot at 15716 1st Ave S. and will open sometime after the first of the year.”

We’ve heard this rumor for a while, but haven’t reported anything because we’ve not heard any confirmation until now.

Currently, the nearest Ross store is located in Tukwila at 17672 Southcenter Parkway.

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This show is intended to give shoppers “creative Halloween costume ideas,” and is an annual, oftentimes humorous local tradition.

The Burien Goodwill Store will be holding a Halloween Costume Show this Saturday, Oct. 16th at Noon at their location at 1031 SW 128th Street.

This show is intended to give shoppers “creative Halloween costume ideas,” and is an annual, oftentimes humorous, tradition.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Burien Goodwill will hold a Halloween Costume Show to give shoppers great Halloween costumes ideas.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 16; 12 p.m.

WHERE:  Burien Goodwill store: 1031 SW 128th Street.

INFO: Here’s what to expect:

• Employees and their children will model costumes created with items straight from the store’s racks.
• The fashion shows give shoppers great costume ideas and inspiration to create their own unique outfit.
• Those looking for a costume who need more help can speak with Costume Consultants from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October.
• Goodwill is the best place to find unique, fun, quirky and spooky costumes at affordable prices. There’s no need to spend lots of money on new costumes when Goodwill stocks plenty of new and gently-used costumes at a fraction of the price.
• Facepaint, masks, broomsticks and many other accessories that put the finishing touches on costumes can be found in Goodwill’s stores.
• By reusing clothing in the racks to create costumes, people can be eco-friendly with their Halloween celebrations.
• Buying your costume at Goodwill supports free job training and education programs for people in the community.

Here are some photos of costumes from previous shows courtesy Goodwill’s Flickr Page:

Burien Goodwill is part of Seattle Goodwill Industries, a private, nonprofit organization that has served the central and northern Puget Sound since 1923. Its free job training and education programs and services help low-income and underserved people obtain the skills they need to secure employment so they may achieve economic self-sufficiency. For more information about Goodwill programs, please call toll-free 1-877-GIVE4GOOD or visit the Web site at seattlegoodwill.org.

Anna Vornbrock of Advertiser Zizia told The B-Town Blog this week that:

“I’d like to say thank you to my super awesome customers by extending 20% OFF all (non sale) merchandise from now through Saturday, October 2nd.

We’ve recently received fresh shipments from the following:

• Jeweler, Naomi Campos
• Houston Llew Spirit Tile
• Papaya art panels, giclees, and 2011 calendar
• Halloween decorations
• PJ Salvage pajamas
  Funky Chunky Chocolate

“This is a perfect time to start your holiday shopping, or just find that unparalleled gift for someone you love.

Again, thank you for your support over the last three years, I am truly grateful,” she added.

Zizia is located in Olde Burien at 827 SW 152nd Street.

They’re hours are:

• Tuesday-Friday: 11am – 6pm
• Saturday 10:30am – 5pm (or 6ish)

The Community Center is located at 14700 6th Avenue SW, in the building that formerly housed the library. The phone number is 988-3700.

We understand that the $10 is a “pre-fest” discount, so you might want to get act fast yours right away.

Highlights of the fest will include the B-Town Bike Fair, Discover Burien’s Father’s Day Car Show, lots of live music, hands-on booths and games, an all-ages inflatable village, the Rat City Rummage Sale and much more.

And even though the event is moving to Town Square, there will still be a skateboard competition, which is always a huge hit. In addition, there will also be some on-site parkour by notable local athletes – look for them jumping around Town Square’s obstacles.

Musical acts will include Rat City Brass and Underground Swing, Camino Cadillac and the Black Crabs, a Capella singing by Abrace and The Friends Trio, and numerous local performers such as Momentum Dancers, New City Dancers and the Highline Community Symphonic Band.

Wild Strawberry Festival t-shirts are now on sale for just $10.

Visitors can interact by bringing drums and scarves and joining in a drumming and dancing party hosted by Abyssinian Dance Studio to close the event on Sunday. Annunaki Project will be back this year with their incredible trapeze rig on Saturday and on Sunday the Main Stage will be graced with MC Manuela Horn, aka Burien’s own “Yodeling Dominatrix” (see our interview with her here).

As usual, The B-Town Blog will be a sponsor, and we’ll be “blogging live” the entire weekend from our tent.

• Saturday, June 19, 2010 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Sunday, June 20, 2010 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Burien Town Square is located at SW 152nd St & SW 5th Ave in downtown Burien.

Here’s more info from a press release; more details available at this website:

Burien’s Strawberry Festival Goes Wild!

You are invited to the 2010 Burien Wild Strawberry Festival! Celebrate art and greenability at our new location in Town Square Park, 152nd SW and 5th! The festival will feature an eclectic lineup of musicians and performance troupes, the B-Town Bike Fair, Discover Burien’s Fathers Day Car Show, art and green demo’s, hands on booths and games, an amazing inflatable village for all ages, Rat City Rummage and more!

Come to the Main Stage and the Performer Plazarama to catch exciting acts such as jazz by Rat City Brass and Underground Swing, Rock with Camino Cadillac and the Black Crabs, or listen to amazing accapella by Abrace and The Friends Trio. And you don’t want to miss our talented local performers such as Momentum Dancers, New City Dancers and the Highline Community Symphonic Band (maybe in costume)! Bring your drums and scarves and join in a drumming and dancing party hosted by Abyssinian Dance Studio to close the event on Sunday!

Annunaki Project will be back this year with their incredible trapeze rig on Saturday and on Sunday the Main Stage will be graced with MC Manuela Horn, aka the Yodeling Dominatrix (come and see what she will be wearing for our event!!). Bring your camera and take a picture with Manuela at her booth near the stage! Also we will continue the tradition of the skateboard competition with ramps at the new site on Saturday! And speaking of amazing physical action—watch the schedule for the parkour performances and watch athletes jump and climb obstacles with amazing grace!

We have lots of great activities for the kids! On Saturday bring your bike to the B-Town Bike Fair on 152nd. Participate in a bike rodeo, bike scavenger hunt, helmet fitting and more! A $5 wristband will give you a full day of play in the inflatable village…for big kids too! Make retro hats and glasses at the Art Garage, make chalk art, play games at many of the vendor booths, and play instruments at the Musical Petting Zoo. And don’t miss the fun performers just for kids: Central Services presents The Board of Education and Bryan Vogan on the fest grounds and Jamberry Story Time and Magician Jeff Evans in the Burien Library!

We are wild and green! Learn how to prune a tree, green clean your home, compost and recycle! Pick up some native wild strawberries or Burien Press coffee grounds for your garden from the Sustainable Burien booth.

And of course, lots of great shopping, festival foods and shortcake too! This year Rat City Rummage will bring some young urban crafters and vintage booths along with demos and hands on experiences. Bring down those antique items you always wanted to know more about and have them looked at at the Burien Arts Vintage Booth. Also lots of great arts and craft booths, specialty foods and import vendors!

This just in from BTB Advertiser Zizia, who wants our Readers to know that they’re offering a Free Mothers Day Gift with purchase on Saturday, May 8th.

Zizia is located at 827 SW 152nd in Olde Burien.

Here’s the note, directly from Anna:

Everybody needs a card for Mothers day, and I think I’ve found the perfect image from Papaya!!

The best news is that you will receive “I Wuv You” card, as well as a travel size Mistral soap with a $40 purchase ($8 value, while supplies last).

Might I suggest my latest groups of pajamas from PJ Salvage, hooded short sleeved zip ups from Idylle, or stackable rings from Rane’ jewelry.

Regardless of your price range, you will find the gift she’ll be dazzled by at Zizia.

Spend $100 and receive 15% off your order.

Join us May 8th for pre Mothers Day Refreshments

- Anna
Zizia
827 SW 152nd Street
Burien, WA 98166

Hours:

• Tuesday, Wednesday 11-6
• Thursday 11-7 (Beginning May 1st)
• Friday 11-6
• Saturday 10:30-5

Phone: 206.242.2646

New B-Town Blog Advertiser GGC Embroidery–Grams Gift Closet–is on a mission; that is “to provide small businesses in the area the opportunity to brand and logo in the same manner as a mid to large size businesses at a lower cost,” so says owner/operator Jeananne Tescar-Burcham.

With this mission in mind, Jeananne created her small business from what was once a hobby. She specializes in personalized-custom embroidery and logo items for local sports teams, companies, families and individuals. Her closet of logo-wear includes sweatshirts, polar fleece, polos and hats.

Jeananne and her husband have had a 20+ year association with, and love for, the Highline Schools where they have worked and volunteered. It was during this time that Jeananne began her “hobby job” embroidering HHS warm ups.

“I saw how the coaches were paying exorbitant amounts for set ups, and small orders,” she said. This is why GGC is proud to offer a no set-up charge, no matter how small the order is. “We’ll do one-ups, there’s no minimums,” she added.

New guy on the team? Need a single item? Not to worry with GGC Embroidery, where Jeananne has set up a unique team and company store on her website for individual schools or businesses who want to order what they want when they want it.

And why would a woman with no grandchildren name a business “Grams”? After her own grandmother of course!

“My grandmother had a quote that inspired me after being laid off from Washington Mutual and making the decision to start the business in a less than friendly economy:

“You can accomplish anything you set your mind to.  It is like the light at the end of the tunnel; it is there.  You may have to kick a few rocks out of the way to find the light, but it is there.”

In her first full year in business Jeananne has “kicked a few rocks” but she is seeing a dramatic growth in her customer base with over 200 satisfied customers in the Burien and greater Seattle area; and an A- rating from the BBB.

When it came time to order some new shirts for our sister site The Waterland Blog, we asked our good friend Wayne Corey of the Des Moines Farmers Market “who does your branded clothing?”  He strongly recommended GGC Embroidery for their service, quick turnaround and embroidery work.

After several very prompt emails, and a visit to her sunny in-home studio in Burien, we quickly had a new “official clothier for our branded blog-wear.”  If the turnaround wasn’t just short of amazing, it’s the fact that we each select shirts to our liking (no two are alike), which means that she had to do a lot of “one-of-a-kinds”.

Are we another satisfied customer of GGC? You betcha! Would we recommend their services for your small business? We sure would.

You can contact Jeananne at 206-931-1548 or click here for the website.

Olde Burien merchant Zizia is hosting a PJ Salvage Trunk Show on Saturday March 6th from Noon – 5pm, themed as the ultimate “girl party,” with PJ Salvage Rep Missy G.

Visitors can order from the entire spring/summer collection of pajamas and beachwear, while sipping your favorite beverage and noshing on snacks.

Zizia is located at 827 SW 152nd in Olde Burien.

Here are the details:

WHAT: PJ Salvage Trunk Show

WHEN: Saturday, March 6th from Noon – 5pm.

WHERE: Zizia, located at 827 SW 152nd in Olde Burien; phone: (206) 242-2646.

INFO: From a press release:

The ultimate “girl party” is back!

Meet PJ Salvage rep Missy G and order from the entire spring/ summer collection of pajamas and beachwear, while sipping your favorite beverage and noshing on snacks.

In addition, we will be introducing affordable luxuries by New York jeweler Wendy Mink. Wendy pieces combine aspects of traditional Eastern world jewelry with classic European design.

A well know artist, Wendy’s work has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire and Harpers Bazaar magazines.

Take a peak at www.wendyminkjewelry.com.

• Enter a drawing to win a free pair of pajamas
• 10% off all existing PJ Salvage in stock

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