The Burien Art Gallery will be hosting “Page Turner: Contemporary Artist Books,” a free exhibit of handmade artists books, beginning this Friday, March 5th at its Dottie Harper Park “Little Blue House” location at 421 SW 146th Street.

The exhibit features original work from 22 artists whose work has been shown in galleries throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Art lovers throughout the Puget Sound area are invited to visit the exhibit and also to lend support to the Burien Arts Gallery which plans to close temporarily following the show while it searches for a new location (EDITOR’S NOTE: We’ll have further details on the gallery closing soon, so stay tuned).

The  exhibit will include original works from the following artists:

• Ken Botnick
• Diana Guerrero-Maciá
• Regin Igloria
• Chandler O’Leary
• Carrie Iverson
• Rachel Dennis
• Mandolin Brassaw
• Nicolette Ross
• Molly Brooks
• Lloyd McMullen
• Neil Clark

Several university faculty will also be featured, including:

• Jana Harper and Amy Thompson (Washington University, St. Louis)
• Inge Bruggeman (Oregon College of Art and Craft)
• Jessica Spring (Pacific Lutheran University)
• Don Olsen (Art Institute of Portland)
• Megan Sterling (Harrington College of Design)
• Valerie Wallace (Portland State University)

According to a press release:

Visitors will experience “poetry, surprise, fury and wit” in the time-honored visual form of the handmade artist book.

Artist, educator and exhibit curator Kelda Martensen also noted that the artists featured are bringing a fresh look to this time-honored visual form.

People “will be both delighted and surprised,” she said of the innovative exhibit. “Each artist book sets the viewer on a creative journey. Visitors will find themselves in the stirring position of interpreter to a powerful conversation between artist and page as images and narrative unfold.”

A complete listing of artist biographies and images of selected artist books are available at http://contemporaryartistbooks.blogspot.com/.

The exhibit will be available March 5 – March 19, and the hours are Thursday-Friday Noon – 5 pm, Saturday 11 am – 5 pm and Sunday 11 am-4 pm.

Admission is FREE.

WHAT:  “Page Turner: Contemporary Artist Books” exhibit

WHERE: Burien Arts Center, located at 421 SW 146th St, Burien WA 98166

WHEN:  Friday, March 5th through Sunday, March 21st

COST: FREE

INFO: Exhibit info at http://contemporaryartistbooks.blogspot.com/, Burien Arts: http://burienarts.org

There will be a FREE, low-tide, nighttime beach walk tonight (Fri., Feb. 26th) at Seahurst Park Beach from 7:30pm to 9pm.

These are always fun, adventurous family (or creative “date night”) outings, where residents can explore the unseen lifeforms that live all around us, yet are seldom seen.

Here’s a blurb from a flier:

Night Low-Tide Beach Walk

MOONLIT WAVES LAPPING THE SHORE

Imagine you’re on the shoreline at a lovely low tide. Rocks that are covered all year lie exposed to view while the sea denizens remain happily cold and wet in the dark.

All around you, people waving flashlights are intently studying the amazing and abundant sea life as local naturalists help you discover the wonders of your Puget Sound shoreline.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Featured Education family event nighttime beach walk at Seahurst Park Beach.

WHEN: Friday, Feb 26th from 7:30 pm to 09:00 pm.

WHERE: Seahurst Park Beach, Burien.

CONTACT: Barb & Darrell Williams via email: darbarwill@gmail.com; phone: (206) 901-1964.

INFO: From a flier:

Join People For Puget Sound, the Burien Environmental Science Center and Seattle Aquarium in a night low-tide exploration.

Adventure with us out into the intertidal zone at our night time beach walk.

Trained naturalists will wow you with intertidal stories of nature-in-action as rocks that are normally covered with water are exposed.

Sea stars, barnacles & crabs of all sorts are just the beginning of what we’ll see.

Bundle up – We adventure rain, sleet or cold so don your winter clothes, boots and a flashlight for best results.

Bonus – we’ll show you the best way to save the critters you’ll see with direct action through our photo postcard campaign.  Be sure to get your picture taken “standing for clean water” before you head down to the beach.

Family-friendly; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Reservations recommended.

BUNDLE UP AGAINST THE WEATHER AND BE SURE TO BRING:

• Bright flashlight with good batteries
• Wading boots (you’ll be in ankle deep water)
• Warm hat & dry gloves

Free and family friendly!

REMINDER: We’d like to remind everyone that our friends at the Highline Historical Society will be presenting “Soldiers in Petticoats: The Struggle of the Suffragettes” at the SeaTac City Hall this Sunday, Feb. 21st, beginning at 2pm.

Local actress Tames Alan will perform, dressed in full period costume and acting totally in character, to talk about the struggle of American women to gain the right to vote. From what we hear, Tames does an excellent job of acting so this should be entertaining.

Plus…it’s FREE.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Highline Historical Society’s “Soldiers In Petticoats: The Struggle of the Suffragettes”

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 21st beginning at 2pm

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

COST: This is a FREE event.

INFO: From a press release:

In the authentic clothing of a suffragette, Actress Tames Alan returns to talk about the struggle of American women to gain the right to vote. In 1867, the passing of the 14th Amendment defined “citizen” as “male,” thus denying women the right to vote. On this 100th Anniversary of women’s right to vote in Washington State, learn how American women adopted the militant tactics of English suffragettes to earn the right to vote and regain citizenship in their own country. Discover how the suffragettes influenced child labor laws, the use and dispersal of birth control, the Temperance movement, and the right of women to earn a college degree.

This engaging program is free.

It is brought to the community by the Highline Historical Society with the support of Humanities WA.

Immediately followed by a reception for the elected women of Highline.

Tames Alan is an actress, historian, and fashion history teacher who has combined her skills to create Living History Lectures for people of all ages. Since 1986, she has been touring her programs throughout the United States and Canada, where she is known for in-depth research and a lively presentational style. Tames studied theater and history at Willamette University in Oregon and theater at the American Conservatory Theater and the Dell Arte School in California. She taught fashion history at the Art Institute of Seattle, and is a historical consultant to museums, libraries, and historical festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest.

For more information, visit the Highline Historical Society’s website here.

Burien Goodwill is offering FREE eight-week English and Computer classes from March 15th through May 6th, with registration from March 1-3 at its location at 1031 SW 128th.

These courses are aimed at teaching people with significant barriers to employment valuable skills needed to find and keep jobs.

This session, students who are studying English but would like to build their computer skills immediately can take a new class, ESOL Computer Basics. And to satisfy a growing demand for English classes, the Center will offer a Level 1 course as well as an additional Basic class.

Classes fill up fast, and sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis, so interested people are encouraged to sign up soon.

The center will offer the following classes:

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):

• Basic ESOL:  Mondays and Wednesdays (three different classes: 9 to 10:30 a.m.; 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. or 6:30 to 8 p.m.)
• Level 1:  Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. NEW CLASS!
• Level 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Level 3: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
• Literacy: Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Computer Basics:

• Computer Basics: Mondays and Wednesdays (two different classes: 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 to 12:15 a.m.)
• ESOL Computer Basics 1: Mondays and Wednesdays (two different classes: 1:30 to 3 p.m. or 3:30 to 5 p.m.) NEW CLASS!
• ESOL Computer Basics 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
• Microsoft Word: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

For class availability and enrollment information, please call (206) 957-1026.

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 & dancing date at the Rotary Club’s Rockin’ Valentines Dinner and Dance this Saturday night to enter now.

Bart’s lucky date will enjoy complimentary cocktails, dinner, a live auction, raffle prizes and dancing to two different bands – all on the house this Saturday night, Feb. 13th at South Seattle Community College.

Our single friend Bart is 50-years young, blue-eyed, still has most of his hair, with a sparkling personality and great sense of humor. Bart confesses that he can also still “bust a move” on the dance floor, and is “looking for a fun date for a great romantic dinner dance for a great cause!”

To enter, you must be at least 21 years old and a female. We will announce the winner this Friday, Feb. 12th at Noon.

Please email us with a recent picture, a short bio and why you want to be Bart’s date by 5pm Wed. Feb. 10th!

For more info on this contest, please click here to read our previous post, which includes videos of Bart both without a shirt and sans pants.

BTB Advertiser Pro Se University wants our Readers to know that Seattle Family Law Attorney and CEO Marie White will be offering FREE Attorney Support on Tuesdays, Feb. 16th and March 2nd, to help you with any family law issue.

Sign up for a free 30-minute appointment now, but keep in mind that there is a limited number of these free appointments available.

For more information, click here.

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BTB Advertiser Ventana Construction is holding another free event: “Building a Better Home: Remodeling and Custom Home Workshop” on Thursday, Feb. 11th at 6pm.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Ventana Construction’s “Building a Better Home: Remodeling and Custom Home Workshop”

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 11th beginning at 6pm

WHERE: Ventana Construction offices, located at 5458 California Ave SW, in West Seattle (98136).

INFO: Ventana says:

“If you are a homeowner considering remodeling your home or building a new custom home, this workshop is an invaluable first step in the process.

Learn from experienced professionals about how to get started, what to expect, and the steps you can take to make your project successful.

This 1 ½ hour workshop is open to the public and seating is limited.

Call 206-932-3009 to reserve your space.”

For more info, visit Ventana Construction’s website here, or call 206-932-3009.

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The B-Town Blog proudly welcomes back Advertiser Ventana Construction, who wants you to know that with this being a New Year, they’ve got a New Look and Better Pricing.

They’re also holding a special free event: “Building a Better Home: Remodeling and Custom Home Workshop” on Thursday, Jan 14th at 6pm.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Ventana Construction’s “Building a Better Home: Remodeling and Custom Home Workshop”

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 14th beginning at 6pm

WHERE: Ventana Construction offices, located at 5458 California Ave SW, in West Seattle (98136).

INFO: Ventana says:

“If you are a homeowner considering remodeling your home or building a new custom home, this workshop is an invaluable first step in the process.

Learn from experienced professionals about how to get started, what to expect, and the steps you can take to make your project successful.

This 1 ½ hour workshop is open to the public and seating is limited.

Call 206-932-3009 to reserve your space.”

For more info, visit Ventana Construction’s website here, or call 206-932-3009.

Here’s what they have to say about their new pricing:

New Year, New Look, Better Pricing!

You may have been thinking for a while about remodeling your home—kitchen, bath, new windows or siding, maybe even an addition or dormer. It turns out that 2010 is a great time to do those projects and more.  With lower prices from subcontractors and many material suppliers motivated to provide better pricing, it’s possible to complete high-quality projects with a trusted company like Ventana Construction for less than was possible in the last five years.

Adding to the cost savings, some building materials, like select windows, doors, insulation, and heating equipment, are eligible for a limited-time Federal Tax Credit, up to $1500. The materials have to be installed in 2010 to be eligible.   There’s an even greater credit available for renewable energy products like solar.

Ventana Construction is an award-winning, full-service custom home and remodeling contractor.  We are a family-owned business specializing in whole-house remodels and additions, with a focus on seamlessly blending the new areas with the existing home.  We also do total facelifts on kitchens, baths and basements and build spectacular outdoor gathering places.

We are members of the Better Business Bureau, the Master Builder’s Association, the National Association of Home Builders and the Built Green program.  We are donors to local non-profits and schools, and especially to Westside Baby, which provides essentials to local children in need.

Ventana Construction also offers a monthly workshop in our West Seattle office about the remodeling process.  The Building a Better Home Workshop is held in conjunction with Goforth-Gill Architects and covers a broad range of information for those considering a project for their home.  Our next workshop is January 14 at 6pm—please call to reserve your space.

To help ring in the New Year, Ventana Construction is offering a limited-time 25% discount off our regular markup on projects signed before March 31, 2010.   That discount amounts to thousands of dollars on an average-size project and is an offer not likely to be repeated.

Follow the B-Town Blog link to find us, or call 206-932-3009 to talk with us about what you have in mind for your home in the New Year.

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It’s Rockabilly meets the Wild West as The Shivering Denizens and special guests Big Valley Rangers play BTB Advertiser Bison Creek Pizza & Pub this Saturday night, starting at 10pm.

This will be a great honky-tonk show that will surely warm you up.

Van Ramsey of KSER in Everett says:

The Shivering Denizens' Ronnie Banner

“The Shivering Denizens play with the kind of intensity that other honky-tonk bands aspire to be.

Lead Singer Ron Banner’s lyrics are brilliant, without a hint of ever taking himself too seriously, and every song cooks from start to finish.

No blow-dried Nashville stuff here.

Crank up The Shivering Denizens and start dancin!”

Here’s a musical taste of The Shivering Denizens:

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And if you like Marty Robbins and Johnny Cash, you won’t want to miss the Big Valley Rangers.

Here are the show details:

• NO COVER
  
• Band starts at 10pm
• 21+ only please

Bison Creek Pizza & Pub
630 SW 153rd St.
Burien, WA 98166
206.244.8825

More info, including MP3s, bios, pics and more available at their websites:

• The Shivering Denizens
• Big Valley Rangers

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ChoralSounds Northwest is presenting “A Merry Olde Christmas” this weekend, on Saturday, Dec. 12th at 8pm, and Sunday, Dec. 13th at 2pm at the Highline Performing Arts Center.

The concert will include a wide variety of classic carols, choreography and staging, rounding out a show for all ages.

And get this – here’s how you can get FREE tickets for Teens 17 and under:

We believe that music is a vital element in a well-rounded life, and are pleased to offer a FREE ticket to all of our mainstage concerts to young people 17 & under, when accompanied by a paid adult.

Simply click here and order Youth Tickets using the online Box Office at the same time you order your Adult Tickets.

Free tickets are subject to the standard $1.50 per ticket service fee.

Here are the details:

WHAT: ChoralSounds Northwest’s “A Merry Olde Christmas” show, Conducted by David Spring

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 12th at 8pm and Sunday, Dec. 13th at 2pm

WHERE: Highline Performing Arts Center

COST: $20 General Admission, $18 for Seniors and FREE for Youth under 17; Tickets can be ordered online here.

Here’s info on the FREE youth tickets, from their website:

We believe that music is a vital element in a well-rounded life, and are pleased to offer a FREE ticket to all of our mainstage concerts to young people 17 & under, when accompanied by a paid adult.

Each person attending our shows will need a ticket; order your Youth Tickets using the online Box Office at the same time you order your adult tickets. For Reserved Seating events, free youth tickets will be seated with the adult ticket(s) ordered.

Free tickets are subject to our standard $1.50 per ticket service fee.

INFO: From their website:

Why travel all the way to downtown Seattle for your dose of Holiday Cheer?

ChoralSounds Northwest brings the musical magic of an old-fashioned Christmas to the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien’s favorite Holiday tradition.

From Benjamin Britten’s classic Ceremony of Carols to a fun-filled revue of the season entitled What the Dickens?, this is sure to be a Christmas concert that will fill you with the spirit of the season.

Many of your favorites are included in A Merry Olde Christmas, including Ding Dong, Merrily on High, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, Deck the Hall, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree and many others. Clever choreography and staging add to the festivities, rounding out a show that is sure to delight young and old alike.

With our FREE youth ticket program, CSN concerts are an affordable and fun night out for the entire family, right here at home in Burien.

We invite your family to join us to celebrate the season in style!

For more information, visit the ChoralSounds Northwest website here.

Burien’s recent rockin’ faves “Chrome Molly” will once again be rockin’ BTB Advertiser Bison Creek Pizza & Pub this Saturday night, starting at 10pm.

According to Bison Creek’s Shauna:

“We can’t get enough of these guys!

Chrome Molly is back to play another rockin’ show at Bison Creek.

They will start with their AC/DC tribute and end with other classic rock hits.”

Here are the show details:

• NO COVER
  
• Band starts at 10pm
• 21+ only please

Bison Creek Pizza & Pub
630 SW 153rd St.
Burien, WA 98166
206.244.8825

Here’s info on the band:

“CHROME MOLLY” formed from the ashes of several great bands that you never heard of but wish you had!

• *DEBBY G. – Vocals*
• *DAVE A.- Bass
• *CHRIS X. – Guitar and Vocals
• *DAVE C. – Guitars and Harp
• *DAVE on Drums
• *RON G. – Sound Engineer

IT’S ONLY ROCK & ROLL BUT WE LIKE IT!!!!! Enjoy your favorite songs from: The Stones – AC/DC – The Beatles – Led Zeppelin.

THE WAY MUSIC IS MEANT TO BE…RAW AND RAUNCHY!

Here’s a video of ‘em doing AC/DC’s “A Whole Lot of Rosie”:

More info, including MP3s of their music at their MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/231128029

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Longtime BTB Advertiser Dan the Sausageman is having a very special FREE holiday offer that even Santa’s taking advantage of – with every order placed online, you’ll get a FREE Summer Sausage!

But to get it you have to act fast – you must order online before Dec. 10th to receive this FREE gift!

To order safely and securely, please click here.

And remember, even Santa loves high-quality, locally-produced foods!

BTB Advertiser Ventana Construction is holding a special free event: “Building a Better Home: Remodeling and Custom Home Workshop” on Thursday, Dec. 3rd at 6pm.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Ventana Construction’s “Building a Better Home: Remodeling and Custom Home Workshop”

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 3rd beginning at 6 pm

WHERE: Ventana Construction offices, located at 5458 California Ave SW, in West Seattle (98136).

INFO: Ventana says:

“If you are a homeowner considering remodeling your home or building a new custom home, this workshop is an invaluable first step in the process.

Learn from experienced professionals about how to get started, what to expect, and the steps you can take to make your project successful.

This 1 ½ hour workshop is open to the public and seating is limited.

Call 206-932-3009 to reserve your space.”

For more info, visit Ventana Construction’s website here, or call 206-932-3009.

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Veteran’s Day is this coming Wednesday, Nov. 11th, and Brown Bear Car Wash will be honoring vets and current service military (as well as spouses) with free car washes all day.

The nearest location is the one in Des Moines, located at 22706 Marine View Drive; others are in Federal Way, Kent, Auburn and Renton (see list below).

As a way of saying “thanks” to our military, Brown Bear will be offering free “Bear Essential” car washes to all current or former members of the military, including spouses.

“Our organization is proud to honor veterans and service personnel,” said Brown Bear President and founder Vic Odermat, himself a Marine Corps veteran. “While the washes are free, we know that freedom is not. This is a way for us to show our support and gives us a unique opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to people who sacrifice so incredibly for our freedom.”

Odermat said the offer will operate on an honor system and no verification or documentation is required. Drivers should identify themselves as a current or former member of the military to the wash attendant.

Odermat started Brown Bear in Seattle in 1957 with one location. They now own and operates car washes throughout the Puget Sound area and Spokane.

Here’s a list of participating locations nearby:

• 22706 Marine View Dr., Des Moines
• 34017 Hoyt Rd. SW, Federal Way
• 814 Auburn Way S, Auburn
• 1202 W Meeker St., Kent
• 800 S Grady Way, Renton
• 621 Rainier Ave. S, Renton
• 77 Rainier Ave. S, Renton

It’s “Binational Health Week” and the Sea-Mar Community Health Center is holding a FREE Health Fair at the Burien Library Saturday, Oct. 10th from 11am to 4pm.

There will be clinical screenings for diabetes, blood pressure, weight, asthma, vision, HIV, dental and cholesterol, as well as a presentation by Mayor Joan McGilton, fire truck (and photo ops), kids activities, a raffle with prizes and much more…all FREE.

Here are the details:

As a public service, and because we’re givers (give give give we say…but hopefully not H1N1), we here at The B-Town Blog have decided to open up our Flickr digital archives from this weekend’s first-ever Burien Brat Trot, and allow everyone full, FREE access to all the photos we shot.

To start, we’ve uploaded 578 photos of race day (Pub Crawl pics are coming soon…), including dozens of runners crossing the finish line. That’s right – there may be a photo of you crossing the line, or in at least one case, about to hurl chunks as you cross it. And hey, if you’re not in there, we apologize…um, just as you crossed the line we ran out of film…yeah, that’s right…

All you have to do to access the pics is join our new “Burien Brat Trot” Flickr group here, then browse photos, click on them, view ‘em, upload your own, and if you see something you like, you can order prints right there (Flickr charges a fee), or download the photo for no charge, then print it yourself or make it your new desktop/screensaver.

HELPFUL HINTS:

• Join the “Burien Brat Trot” Flickr Group here
• Browse photos at will
• Click on a photo to view it
• If it’s something you like, click on “All Sizes” directly above the pic (it has a magnifying glass icon)
• You can then download “Large Size” or “Original Size” from the next screen for FREE right to your desktop
• If you find something you dig, be sure to send your positive vibrations to both Michael Brunk and Scott Schaefer, our race-day Photogs

“Two Wheels North,” a commemorative presentation written by Evelyn McDaniel Gib will be performed on Saturday, Oct. 10th for FREE at 2pm at the Burien Community Center, located at 425 SW 144th Street.

The play, a staged reading of a historic non-fiction event, features two fresh high school graduates that set out on their secondhand bicycles from Santa Rosa, CA in August of 1909 to take on the challenge of cycling from their home all the way north to Seattle for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition.

With less than $6 bucks between them, they pedal, push, and walk 1,000 miles of primitive roads for 54 days. As you can probably imagine what roads were like 100 years ago, the intrepid boys encounter nearly every imaginable natural, mechanical, and human challenge on their one-speed bikes. While adventure is their primary lure, there is a promised purse of $25 from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (when it was still being printed, pre-internet) waiting for them if they can only make it to Seattle before the final day of the AYP.

• This presentation is sponsored by the Highline Historical Society and the Burien Little Theatre.
• Funding has been provided by 4Culture.
• Admission is FREE, and the production is family-friendly.
• The entrance to the community center parking lot closest to the theater is on 4th Ave SW  between SW 144th and 146th Streets.
• Contact Burien Little Theatre to arrange handicapped or special needs seating, please email info@burienlittletheatre.com.

You only have until this Wed. Sept. 30th at 5pm to join BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club for ZERO enrollment fee.

As in Nada. Zilch. Zero.

All you have to do is get yourself over to the club by end of business (5pm) on Wednesday and say “I saw it on the B-Town Blog!” and the friendly folks at HAC will sign you up for NO CHARGE!

That’s right – ZERO enrollment fees now through the end of September when you mention the blog. Swing by HAC today at 125 South 156th, or call Christina in Membership Services at 206-246-9000, or email membershipservices@highlineathleticclub.com with the Subject Line “I saw it on the Blog!”

Depending on the size of your membership, you can save up to $200 with this special blog-only offer.

The Highline Athletic Club is located at 125 South 156th Street, and is open 5am-10pm Monday-Friday; 7am-8pm on Saturday; and 8am-8pm on Sunday.

Brown Bear Car Wash in Des Moines is offering FREE “Bear Essentials” car washes this Friday, Sept. 25th from 8am to 7pm at their recently-remodeled facility at 22706 Marine View Drive South.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Free Bear Essentials Carwash

WHEN: Friday from 8am-7pm

WHERE: Brown Bear Carwash, located in Des Moines at 22706 Marine View Drive South 206-878-8611)

NOTE: This offer is valid for the Des Moines Location ONLY.

BTB Advertiser BECU is holding a free seminar called “Surviving in Today’s Economy” on Thursday, Sept. 24th from 5pm to 6:30pm at the Woodmont Library in Des Moines.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Free “Surviving in Today’s Economy” seminar

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 24th from 5pm to 6:30pm

WHERE: Woodmont Library, 26809 Pacific Highway S., Des Moines, WA

COST: NO COST. NO OBLIGATION. REGISTER TODAY.

INFO: Space is limited – call 206-439-5910, visit www.becu.org or stop by any BECU Neighborhood Financial Center to register.

Sponsored by BECU Neighborhood Financial Center, whose free seminars are led by experienced financial educators.

BTB Advertiser Bison Creek Pizza & Pub are having another FREE show this Saturday night, Sept. 12th, featuring “Otherwise”!

• Come rock the night away!
• Show starts at 10pm.
• 21+ only.
• NO COVER!

Bison Creek Pizza & Pub
630 SW 153rd St.
Burien, WA 98166
206.244.8825

And even though there’s no cover, it appears you can still order tickets online here.

According to their MySpace page:

.. Otherwise is a Seattle based rock band who’s sound is characterized by strong vocals, melodies and straight-forward rock grooves. The music is very song oriented, “A lot of work goes in to making great music to share with our friends” says forry.

.. Otherwise officially began in the summer of 2008, when Forry and Steph who had been been working on new material by themselves joined up with Chris Kiger on drums and Justin Cormier on bass. “It all came together so quickly and naturally”. When the first self-produced demo was recorded the band had only been together a couple of weeks.

.. Now with numerous shows under their belts, Otherwise has began their new full length, self produced album, with songs that have been tested on some of coolest stages that Seattle has to offer. Otherwise is looking foward to continuing to do what they do best, writing great songs and playing the hell outta them live!

EXCLUSIVE: Now this is special – you, your business or your family can join BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club for ZERO enrollment fee. All you have to do is get yourself over to the club and say “I saw it on the B-Town Blog!” and the friendly folks at HAC will sign you up for NO CHARGE!

That’s right – ZERO enrollment fees now through the end of September when you mention the blog. Swing by HAC today at 125 South 156th, or call Christina in Membership Services at 206-246-9000, or email membershipservices@highlineathleticclub.com with the Subject Line “I saw it on the Blog!”

Depending on the size of your membership, you can save up to $200 with the special blog-only offer.

The Highline Athletic Club is open 5am-10pm Monday-Friday; 7am-8pm on Saturday; and 8am-8pm on Sunday.

When you join Highline Athletic Club, you’ve chosen the only full-service gym in the Burien area. With its pool, basketball court, pickleball court, and state of the art Pilates Studio you’ll find workouts that other gyms just don’t offer. You’ll also be able to choose from 50 group exercises HAC calls ‘Group X’, including Centergy, Groove, Power, Ride, Step, Active to name a few.

If swimming is something you’re interested in, know that the climate controlled pool (always 84 degrees) offers lap swimming and water aerobics

Also as a new member you’ll receive three sessions with a highly trained instructor to learn how to work the equipment as well as to create a personalized fitness regimine based on needs and goals.

No more excuses…join today for zero enrollment just by mentioning The B-Town Blog.

But hurry…you only have til’ September 30th to act on this special offer.

GOOD NEWS: Brown Bear Car Wash is celebrating its 52nd anniversary with FREE car washes this Thursday (Aug. 27th).

BAD NEWS: You’re going to have to drive to either Renton, Kent, Auburn or Federal Way to get one.

Note that not every Brown Bear location is feeling generous – here are the only ones participating in South King County:

• 800 S Grady Way, Renton
• 1202 W Meeker St., Kent
• 621 Rainier Ave. S, Renton
• 77 Rainier Ave. S, Renton
• 814 Auburn Way S, Auburn
• 34017 Hoyt Rd. SW, Federal Way

For other locations, see www.brownbear.com.

Here’s some promo copy from their press release:

Over the last four years, the Seattle-based company has washed a total of 53,623 cars for free on their annual free car wash day held each August.

As a way to say “thank you” to area residents for over 52 years of patronage, Brown Bear will be offering free “Bear Essential” car washes to the public Thursday, August 27, from 8am to 8pm at all of the company’s automated “tunnel wash” locations in the Puget Sound area:

“We are extremely grateful to the people of Puget Sound for their decades of patronage. Our annual free car wash day is one way we can show our appreciation,” said Brown Bear founder and owner Vic Odermat. “Weather cooperating, we anticipate this year’s event to be our best ever. As in years past, our employees and car washes will be ready to efficiently meet the demand.”

Odermat started Brown Bear started in Seattle in 1957 with one location at 15th Ave West in Seattle. Brown Bear now owns and operates car washes throughout the Puget Sound area and Spokane. The family-owned company, through its parent company, Car Wash Enterprises, Inc. owns and operates a total of 40 car wash facilities in Washington State as well as a large network of gas stations and convenience stores. It is one of the largest privately held car wash chains in the U.S. and is widely recognized within the industry as being a leader in the environmental movement.

BTB Contributor Jim Branson sends us word that on Saturday, Aug. 22nd, at 2pm, there will be a free guided tour of Burien’s Eagle Landing Park, sponsored by the Washington Native Plant Society.

With any luck, the fledgling eagles (as seen in these rare videos) will be testing their wings in the area, as they have been for the past two weeks.

You can also learn about over 80 species of native plants in the park, the local geology and history of the land, as well as how fish and eagles improve the health of the forest.

The tour group will meet at 2pm at the kiosk at the parking lot, and the tour might take about an hour, depending on how many people show up and how many questions they have.

Bring a bottle of water, for when you get thirsty after climbing the stairs, and perhaps a pair of binoculars for the eagles.

Also please keep in mind there are no restrooms at the park, but Lake Burien School Park, five blocks away, has a restroom.

The tour will proceed, rain or shine, but the forecast is for perfect weather.

According to the Eagle Landing Park website:

Eagle Landing Park is a small six-acre park, in a quiet, residential Burien neighborhood. It opened on June 15th, 2005, and it is located at the west end of SW 149th Street, where it meets 25th Ave SW. The walk from the parking lot to the beach is about a quarter of a mile, dropping 275 feet in elevation.

The goal of the park is to provide visitors with an intimate experience of nature close to an urban center. Instead of driving for an hour to feel at home in the woods, you can have this experience within walking distance of City Hall. The park feels much larger than it is (it’s roughly the same size as Lake Burien School Park) because the trees screen out the surrounding homes and provide the illusion of endless forest.

Adding to the impression of untamed wilderness are the screams of the eagles, who have been nesting in a tree in the middle of the park since 1989. The park is home to over fifty species of native plants, and volunteers are working to remove invasive plants such as ivy and reintroduce more species of native plants. Visitors have seen woodpeckers, hawks, raccoons, otters and foxes, and you may see these creatures if you keep your dog on a leash and walk quietly along the trail.

Eagle Landing Park is an escape from hectic urban living, but like the flowers pictured above, it is a fragile beauty dependent on the good will of visitors to remain unspoiled.

This Friday night (Aug. 14th), starting around 8pm, prepare to put your complimentary 3D glasses on and get transported for FREE on a “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” the first of the two outdoor movies in Burien Parks’ “Music and Movies in the Park” summer series at Lake Burien School Park, SW 148th & 16th Ave SW.

This is a family-friendly 3D film starring Brendan Fraser, who has ties to the northwest – he went to Cornish School of the Arts in Seattle before hitting the bigtime in the 90s.

Here’s the film’s synopsis:

An exciting adventure based on the classic Jules Verne novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” Journey to the Center of the Earth stars Brendan Fraser (Crash, The Mummy) as a science professor whose untraditional hypotheses have made him the laughing stock of the academic community. But on an expedition in Iceland, he and his nephew stumble upon a major discovery that launches them on a thrilling journey deep beneath the Earth’s surface, where they travel through never-before-seen worlds and encounter a variety of unusual creatures. Journey to the Center of the Earth is directed by Academy Award-winning visual effects veteran Eric Brevig (Total Recall, Pearl Harbor) from a screenplay by Michael Weiss and Jennifer Flackett & Mark Levin.

The movie is scheduled to start at “Dusk,” which means around 8-8:30pm-ish, and viewers are asked to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and popcorn.

But don’t worry about bringing your own 3D glasses – the fine folks at Burien Parks will be providing those!

With only two sizzlin’ summer shows left, make sure you check out the hottest FREE ticket in the Waterland City Wednesday night (Aug. 12th) – Handful of Luvin, playin’ just down the road a bit at the Des Moines Beach Park beginning at 7pm.

Fresh off the largest concert turnout to date with last week’s performance by The Paperboys, Snohomish Artists Guild and the Des Moines Arts Commission will play host to this northwest band, who will play rain or shine! If the sky does open up, the Des Moines Parks Dept. has arranged for an alternate site indoors, so come to the park to support wonderful live music.

Be sure to bring a chair or blanket and dress for our NW summer weather, and don’t miss your chance to see great talent in our community free of charge. Des Moines Beach park is located at 22030 Cliff Avenue South (see map here).

Here’s more info about Handful of Luvin’:

The band ‘Handful of Luvin’ originally began in the spring of 2002 when front man David John & Andrew Joslyn (fiddler) met at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. At the time David John was promoting his own second self-produced solo album ‘Blue Room,’ and had a considerable fan following in Seattle and Bellingham. Andrew on the other hand was a pretty prominent classical musician until he decided to pursue freer styles with fiddle playing such as Scots Irish, blues, and rock fiddle/violin. When the two met, and began playing with each other, Andrew’s fiddle complimented David’s unique guitar work and soulful vocals perfectly. In the fall of 2003 they began performing together & immediately realized the potential of their sound, and quickly set about forming a band.

Through various transformations & several musicians (much love and Thanks to Billy Hooper, David Stern, Becky, and Logger), the band eventually came across Patrick Files late in 2004 (bass guitar). Pat’s own background with funk, rock, and thrash metal brought a whole new dimension of musical variety into the band.

Within two months, in early 2005, Pat’s friend Mike Knight (drummer) was recruited as the final member into the band. Originally Mike was apart of the indie-jam rock band ‘Carraway’ and produced several recordings with them. Within HOL he is able to use his extensive expertise with the drums & percussion, and also has an uncanny attention to detail which keeps the band on point.

Every member of the band brings their own entirely unique background with music to the band whether its gypsy, folk, funk, reggae, or rock. When these guys come together, in any setting, it is never disappointing. Handful of Luvin’ has an energy that is unparalleled as well as contagious. ln the end Handful of Luvin’ is a number of things: it is what the fans and the audience are left with after a HOL show; and it is about five very diverse musicians who love music and try to communicate that to everyone.

Here’s a handful of videos of Handful of Luvin’::

Next Wednesday, Aug. 19th, will be the final show in the series with The Kim Archer Band.

Visit www.desmoineswa.gov/artscommission for information on upcoming arts opportunities like Comedy Night on Oct. 9th and the Michael Powers concert on Nov. 17th. Tickets and information for these events will be available to at the arts commission booth at the Beach Park Concerts.

See you at the park!

Highline/SeaTac Botanical Gardens will be hosting their FREE annual “Ice Cream Social” on Sunday, Aug. 16th, with special guest Ciscoe Morris and FREE ice cream to the first 300 guests.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Highline Botanical Gardens Annual “Ice Cream Social” with Ciscoe Morris and FREE ice cream to the first 300 guests

WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 16th, beginning at 1pm, with Ciscoe taking center stage around 2:30pm

WHERE: Highline/SeaTac Botanical Gardens, located at 13735 24th Ave South in SeaTac (see directions below)

COST: None, but get there fast if you want free ice cream, which apparently will be limited to the first 300 guests.

INFO: From the Highline/SeaTac Botanical Garden website:

Join us in the garden on Sunday, August 16th for our annual Ice Cream Social.

This year’s Celebrity Guest will again be Ciscoe Morris, who hosts “Gardening with Ciscoe” on KIRO 97.3 FM radio and KING 5/NWCN television, as well and is the author of the best-selling garden tome, “Ask Ciscoe” as well as a weekly column in the Seattle Times.

Ciscoe’s topic will be “…And This Is Also My Favorite Plant…”

Many of the plants discussed will be available at our accompanying plant sale.

The fun starts at 1:00 p.m., with Ciscoe taking center stage in the Celebration Rose Garden at around 2:30 p.m.

Be one of the first 40 guests to join the Garden Foundation and get a free pot from AW Pottery!

DIRECTIONS:

• The Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden is located just west of the intersection of S. 138th & 24th Ave. S. in SeaTac, WA, and just south of the North SeaTac Park Community Center. The community center’s street address is 13735 24th Ave S., SeaTac WA.
• From Interstate 5, travel west via SR-518 (SeaTac Airport/Burien freeway) about 3 miles to Des Moines Memorial Drive exit. At the stop sign, turn North onto Des Moines Mem. Dr. to S 136th. Right at S 136th, then right at 24th S, then right into Community Center complex at S 138th.
• From Seattle travel south on Hwy 99 to SR-509. Take the S 128th St exit. Turn left onto S 128th, then right at 24th S, then right into Community Center complex at S 138th.
• Garden located on south side of parking area.

No word yet on whether Ciscoe will be scooping ice cream, nor what the plant-related flavors may be, but we’re rooting for “Nasty Stinging Nettle.”

This Thursday night (Aug. 6th) will be the final FREE music concert of Burien Parks’ Music and Movies in the Park, this week featuring The Staxx Brothers

Here are the details:

WHAT: Music and Movies in the Park featuring The Staxx Brothers

WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 6th from 6pm-8pm

WHERE: Lake Burien Scool Memorial Park at SW 149th and 16th SW

INFO: From their website:

“Left to their own devices with Scott Colburn (Arcade Fire, Animal Collective) at his voodoo lair, an old Finnish church turned recording studio, The Staxx Brothers return with a vengence on We are The Blaxstonz. It’s an album that borders on black comedy with heavier social undercurrents; by now as much Chappelle & Carlin as Big Boi and Jagger. It’s a good time record that helps you dance through the tough ones. It’s HARD ASS SOUL. It’s ice cold. This is the way they used to make records. Step real close and you can detect that heavy scent of Howlin’ Wolf runnin’ wild through a Hip Hop landscape…I can still hear him laughin’.” – Dylan Van Keef

Some of their tunes to bother your co-workers with (crank it up!):

Here are some  Staxx Brothers. videos:

As mentioned, this is the finale in this music/concert series, and the next free entertainment in the Music and Movies in the Park series will be next Friday night, Aug. 14th around 8:30pm with the film Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D (and yes, glasses will be provided)!

More art is happening at Burien’s Interim Art Space, and this Saturday, Aug. 1st is no exception – the classic Fritz Lang silent film “Metropolis” will be shown, with a “modern reinterpretation” of the soundtrack by Ludington GT.

Music and BBQ starts at 6pm and the movie at 10pm, and Viewers are asked to BYOC – Bring Your Own Chair(s).

Here are the details:

WHAT: Screening of Fritz Lang’s silent classic “Metropolis” with modern-day “techno funk” live soundtrack courtesy Ludington GT

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 1st; Music starts at 6pm, movie at 10pm

WHERE: Burien Interim Art Space, located at 5th Ave SW and SW 150th (just north of the new Town Square)

COST: It’s FREE, but BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR(S) (and we presume, food to BBQ/eat)!

INFO:

“Join us for a fun night with a new look to the Classic Silent Film Metropolis via Ludington GT Techno Funk Soundtrack! Come join us! and don’t forget your chair!”

If you’ve never seen this 1927(!) silent sci-fi classic, here’s a synopsis from IMDB:

It is the future, and humans are divided into two groups: the thinkers, who make plans (but don’t know how anything works), and the workers, who achieve goals (but don’t have the vision). Completely separate, neither group is complete, but together they make a whole. One man from the “thinkers” dares visit the underground where the workers toil, and is astonished by what he sees…

…and here are some clips (just keep in mind that Saturday’s soundtrack will be different):

Here’s a taste of Ludington GT’s music:

One way to cool off this Thursday night (July 30th) will be to head on over the Lake Burien School Memorial Park for another fine evening of FREE music courtesy Burien Parks’ Music and Movies in the Park, this week featuring “Hillbilly Jam Grass at its best” from Deadwood Revival.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Music and Movies in the Park featuring Deadwood Revival

WHEN: Thursday, July 30th from 6pm-8pm

WHERE: Lake Burien Scool Memorial Park at SW 149th and 16th SW

INFO: From their website:

If you put a Georgia theater chick, a California drummer-turned-banjo player, a Deadhead bass player and a bluegrass fiddler in the same room and say….”alright folks… make some music” …you’d think that the result would be…well… interesting to say the least. Well, it is far more than interesting. It’s Deadwood Revival. A most unlikely group of musicians join together to make some of the most unassuming, honest “feel good” music filled with the spirit of old-time Appalachia, soulful American roots and a hint of jam-band improvisation.

Deadwood Revival came onto the scene as a duo in early 2005 when Kim Trenerry and Jason Mogi, after years of co-fronting their own folk rock jam band found a new love…that of old time Appalachian music. Combining their rock background with old time gave Kim and Jason their reputation as “one of the hottest duos around”. Hundreds of concerts and festivals, four west coast tours, and two cd’s later…Kim and Jason reconnected with long time friend, bassist Ches Ferguson in June 2007 and the duo became a permanent trio. In late 2007, DwR met former “Looking Glass” fiddler, Julie Campbell, who brings her fierce fiddle playing to the DwR sound at select concerts and festivals.

Here are some videos to overheat your computer with:

“Good Day Sunshine”:

“Listen to the Music”:

“Charlie’s Dream”:

“When I’m Gone”:

“Cold Rain and Snow”:

At the Spotlight in Seattle:

Manooghi Hi, one of the hottest new bands in the Northwest, will be bringing their eclectic mix of western rock and eastern (mostly Indian) music to “Music & Movies in the Park” this Thursday night from 6:30pm to 8pm at Lake Burien Park, located at SW 149th and 16th SW.

Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner and enjoy some amazing (and free) music!

From their website, here’s a description of Manooghi Hi:

With visions of melding her classical Indian, Sufi, and mouth percussion (bols and solkattu) with a heavy rock sound, million-seller-pop-princess, Mehnaz, tripped all the way to Seattle on a whim to stay with friends of the family and work on a new sound–more rock, less schlock.

“There’s a lot of hybrid stuff in Bombay, but I was looking for something more heavy and real. To tell the truth: I wanted to play in a band.”

Fate tossed her a handful of Seattle’s theatrical rock avant guard: Composer/Arranger Keyboardist Mark Nichols (Little Boy Goes to Hell, “Awesome,” “How to Survive the Apocalypse”, Return of the Frog Queen, Nelson Sings Nilsson, Walkabouts), Producer/guitarist Todd Fogelsonger (Soul Pimps, Trillian Green), Bassist Jimmy Thomas (Squirrels, Type-A), Singer Ava Chakravarti (Prudence Dredge, Mass Hypnosis), Drummer John Hollis (Hedwig, Sissyfist, ButtrockSuites, Ian Moore etc..), and Percussionist Jarrod Kaplan (Trillian Green, Dan Bern, Cirque Du Soleil, Hanuman, Devachan..)

Over the course of a few Seattle visits, they created the band, Manooghi Hi (a dialectic word meaning roughly “stuff” as in “move your manooghi out of the hallway before I move it myself,” or “that was some serious manooghi.”)

They also created a handful of manic and oft cartoony–though ceremoniously rampant–hybrid-Hindi-heavy classics like “Kismet”, “Kali”, “Om Baba”, “Hum”, “Bubbles”, and their ultimate Bombaliscious deluge, “Manooghi Hi.” Both Mehnaz and the band may have staggered blindly into something that actually works.

As a friend said it (best): “Holy Sacred Cow!!!?” and another: “I feel like I’ve been baptized in another language by some people I’ve never met.”

Upon hearing the strains of “Om Baba” for the first time. Mouths agape, friends suggest Kurt Cobain has come back from the dead as a yoga instructor. Friendly love aside, If anything happened here on their debut record, titled simply, “HI”, it is the explosion of a joyous and irreverent head-banging soup.

Not the world music your mama used to meditate to.

Here are some videos that will probably make you want to pack a picnic basket immediately and reserve a good spot NOW:

For nore info, check out these websites:

• Manooghi Hi’s website
• Manooghi Hi on Myspace

Also, don’t miss these other great free concerts coming to Lake Burien Park:

• July 30th: Deadwood Revival – Hillbilly Jam Grass at its best!
• August 6th: The Staxx Brothers – Powerful R & B, Funk and Hip-Hop!

The City of Normandy Park’s 2009 summer concert series “Music In The Park” begins Sunday July 19th with indie folk rocker Damien Jurado, from 5pm-6:30pm at Marvista Park, which is located at 200th and 4th Ave SW.

In addition to FREE music, there will also be free iced coffee from Starbucks and smoothie samples from Emerald City Smoothie.

Here’s the posted, which includes the schedule:

Here’s a video of Damien Jurado to whet your musical appetite:

A 40-foot mobile RV lab (see photo above) will be parked at the Walgreens Pharmacy in White Center today (Mon. June 29th), offering FREE health screenings to check for high cholesterol, bone density and other early signs of potential health problems.

Walgreens is located at 9456 16th Ave. SW, and the lab will be there from Noon to 6pm.

No appointments are necessary.

The totally-free health tests are worth $140, and will include checks for:

• Glucose Levels
• Cholesterol Levels
  
• Blood Pressure
• Waist Size
• Bone Density
  
• Body mass index

The free service is for anyone 18 and older, and the campaign is sponsored by Walgreens and AARP, which is also offering a free one-year membership to participants.

According to the AARP website:

This new two-year joint national mobile tour features nine customized buses that will travel across 48 states, visiting more than 3,000 communities. One of the nine buses – called the AARP/Walgreens La Gira Del Buen Vecino -is solely dedicated to Puerto Rico.

Last year alone, the Wellness Tour provided more than one million free health screenings to over 180,000 customers. Over the next two years the Tour has a goal to deliver more than 2.5 million free health screenings – a value of over $60 million!

Available screenings are worth over $140* per person, and no appointment is necessary. Screenings include:

• Total Cholesterol Levels • Blood Pressure • Bone Density

• Glucose Levels • Waist Circumference • Body Mass Index

The National Urban League/Walgreens Wellness Tour bus will be on the road this year as well.

The mobile RV’s next stops will be at Walgreens locations in Tacoma and Spanaway.

For more information, call 1-866-484-8687 or visit www.aarpwalgreens.com/tour.

There are over $2,000 $2,100 reasons to visit The B-Town Blog’s booth at this weekend’s annual Strawberry & Arts Festival – we’re giving away over 35 36 prizes, and all of them are LOCAL from Burien businesses!

That’s right, we’re doing our part to boost Burien’s economy by keeping all of our prizes local, thus helping our beloved Advertisers and assorted other B-Town businesses.

To enter our drawing (which will be held at the end of the fest on Sunday; winners will be announced on the B-Town Blog on Monday morning June 22nd) all you have to do is come by our booth, fill out an entry form and play a festive and fun game we like to call “Toss The Unread Newspaper With Outdated News Into The Recycling Bin!”

Local Burien businesses offering prizes include:

BUSINESS		VALUE	PRIZE
Bistro Baffi		$25	Gift Certificate for Dinner
Poggi Bonsi		$25	Decorative Italian Plate
909 Coffee & Wine		$20	Gift Card
Moss Chiropractic		$185	Gift Certificate for Complete Chiropractic Exam & Adjustment
Moss Chiropractic		$23	Ice Pack
Highline Athletic Club		$234	One-Month Free Membership & Enrollment Fee
1-Stop Computer Repair		$50	One-Hour Computer Service
1-Stop Computer Repair		$50	One-Hour Computer Service
Herr Backyard Garden Center		$10	Gift Card
Burien Auto Repair		$89.95	Oil Change & Filter Service, Inspection, Car Wash & Mini Detail
Howard & Marge		$25	Gift Card
Advanced Massage		$65	One-Hour Massage
Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub		$25	Gift Card
Reiki by Anita		$85	Reiki Session
Mark Restaurant & Bar		$40	Gift Card
Vision Collision		$50	$50 off Interior Detail
Mark’s Expert Auto		$25	$25 off Coolant Flush
Digi Guys/CPI		$15	B-Town Blog T-Shirt
Digi Guys/CPI		$15	B-Town Blog T-Shirt
Digi Guys/CPI		$15	B-Town Blog T-Shirt
Digi Guys/CPI		$15	B-Town Blog T-Shirt
Digi Guys/CPI		$15	B-Town Blog T-Shirt
Philip Kelley Acupuncture		$90	Acupuncture Treatment
Shining Star Massage		$50	Foot Reflexology
Ace Hardware		$39.99	43-Piece Hanging Tool Kit
Park Place Bar & Grill		$50	Gift Certificate
Sal’s Deli		$10	Certificate for One Free Breakfast
Sal’s Deli		$10	Certificate for One Free Breakfast
Sal’s Deli		$10	Certificate for One Free Breakfast
Tin Room Bar		$25	Gift Certificate
Photography by Michael Brunk/NW Lens		$475	1-Hour Photo Shoot, Post Production, CD and 3-5 Minute Video Story
Market Place Salon		$175	Helix Cordless Flat Iron
Economy Wiring/YB Tubless		$30	$30 Credit Towards Electrical Call or Hot Tub Service
Elliott Bay Brewhouse & Pub		$40	Gift Card
Emerald City Smoothie		$90	Five Re-Usable Smoothie Mugs with Free Drink Coupons
Cheese FX Cheesecakes		$15-$18	6-inch Basic or Deluxe Cheesecake
Sidestreet Kitchen & Bar		$25	Gift Certificate
Wow Window Washing		$75	Gift Certificate for Window Cleaning

So…we’ll see you at our booth, which will be located near the Skate Park, this Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm!

At this Saturday’s Burien Town Square grand opening celebration, local business non-profit Discover Burien will be giving out FREE “Sling Bags” with a great local coupon book to the first 600 people who come by their booth.

The coupon book is meant to promote local business, and includes discounts from:

• 3 Wishes
• Azteca Restaurant
• B-Town Scoop
• Card Bar
• Goodie Gumdrops
• Aestheic & General Dermatology
• Burien Press
• E.B. Foote Winery
• Elliott Bay Brewhouse & Pub
• Emerald City Smoothie
• Hey Paison!
• Hairmasters
• Lovers Package
• John Muramatsu, DDS
• Mark Restaurant & Bar
• Moss Chiropractic
• Market Place Salon & Day Spa
• Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub
• Denny’s
• Optimark Eyecare
• Poggi Bonsi Cucina & Outlet
• Osteria da Primo
• Page 2 Books
• Robbie Howell, Realtor
• Sal’s Deli
• Prudential Northwest
• Vino Bello
• Village Woodworks
• The Jewelry Pouch Store
• Veracruz Mexican Restaurant
• Soundview Cottage B&B
• Sounds On Wheels
• Skinperfect Aesthetics
• Karuna Arts Yoga
• Stepping Stone Preschool
• Short Stop Coffee Shop & Tim’s Sports Cards
• Tasty Dogs
• Sylvan Learning
• Zizia
• Vision Collision
• The Yarn Stash
• Olde Burien $5 Off Coupon

So…be sure to show up early, find the Discover Burien booth and get your free “Sling Bag” (not to be confused with a “Sling Blade”, uh-huh…).

Fresh espresso is “espressed” Monday at Burien Press’s new spot,
and through Tuesday (May 19th) they’re offering free lattes and goodies!

Our friends Erin and Mark at Burien Press (located at 423 SW 152nd Street, across from the new Town Square/City Hal) are having a “soft opening” Monday and Tuesday of this week, where they’re offering FREE lattes and samples of goodies from 8am to 6pm both days.

Here’s their announcement:

Hello!

The Burien Press is opening the doors for some “public training” tomorrow, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19 from 8-6. Our baristas will be seasoning the machine, dialing in the grind,and practicing their latte art–so stop by for a free drink.

The Burien Press is located at 423 SW 152nd Street, in downtown Burien.

Hope to see you!

According to the staff, Burien Press has also activated their free wi-fi, so if you need a place to sit and surf The B-Town Blog and have some free stuff, get over there!

This Saturday and Sunday the first 100 mothers (each day) will receive a pansie with purchase.

Check out their new garden center while you’re there – all moms love flowers and Ace is the Place that’s got them!

Ace Hardware is located at 14903 4th Ave SW in Burien, and is open Sat. 8am-8pm and Sunday from 9am-6pm, plus weekdays 8am-8pm.

Three free natural yard design workshops will be offered by the City of Burien and King County starting Thursday May 7th and continuing for two additional Thursdays through May 21st.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Three free natural yard design workshops

WHEN: Thurs., May 7th, 7pm – 9pm: Workshop 1: Garden Design & Growing Healthy Soil

Thurs., May 14, 7pm – 9pm: Workshop 2 Smart Watering and Designing with Plants

Thurs., May 21, 7pm – 9pm: Workshop 3: Designing a Natural Lawn and Natural Pest Control

WHERE: The workshops are at Cedarhurst Elementary School, located at 611 South 132nd Street (map below)

COST: FREE!

INFO: Natural yard design is taking root in Burien.

The Natural Design Program is a series of three free workshops presented by the City of Burien and King County.

There will be design tips to help make the most of your yard – big or small,flat or hilly.

You will learn about controlling pests without toxic pesticides or herbicides, building healthy soil, practicing smart watering and natural lawn care, and designing with plants.

There will be drawings for prizes.

RSVP: Please preregister by calling (206) 838-9831 or email register@naturalyardcare.com.

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BTB Advertiser Highline Audiology will be holding a special, free, three-day event this week, from Tuesday March 17th through Thursday March 19th.

This event will include a free hearing screening, consultation, demonstration of the Dual (the exact same hearing aid now worn by BTB Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer, who highly recommends getting your hearing tested if you’ve ever rocked out like he has…), and a free No-Risk Trial of the Dual.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Highline Audiology’s free Hearing Screening, Consultation, Dual Hearing Aid Demo & No-Risk Trial

WHEN: Tuesday through Thursday, March 17th, 18th, & 19th, 2009.

INFO: Call (206) 246-8677 to reserve your appointment.

Also, be sure to check out their new website, designed by (of all people)…us: www.highlineaudiology.com

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