| Dec ’09 |
| 5 |
| 10:00 am |
Burien’s annual WinterFest is coming to Olde and Downtown Burien on Saturday, Dec. 5th from 10am to 5pm, with a bunch of FREE activities for the entire family, including carriage rides, photos with reindeer, kids crafts, hay rides, human (and dog) photos with Santa, along with (not-free) wine tasting and in-store specials.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Burien’s annual WinterFest
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5th from 10am to 5pm
WHERE: Olde Burien & Downtown Burien
COST: FREE!
INFO: There will also be numerous in-store specials during the day, along with hot treats and the following:
- Free Carriage Rides from 2pm – 5pm
- Free Photos with Reindeer at Goodie Gumdrops
- Free Kids Crafts at Collins Chiropractic
- Free Hay Rides 11am – 3pm
- Free Dog Photos with Santa at The Mark Restaurant
- Wine Tasting at Vino Bello Wine Bar
- Free Photos with Santa at John L. Scott
Main sponsors of the event include:
- Moss Chiropractic
- John L. Scott Real Estate
- Taproot Church
- Prudential Northwest Realty
- Discover Burien
You know ’tis the season when Santa Claus himself arrives in Burien, delivered to the city’s big ol’ fir tree at Advertiser Economy Wiring/YB Tubless by B-Town’s finest firefighters!
Ol’ St. Nick made it safely of course, led this time not by a reindeer with a bright red shiny nose, but driven in a bright red shiny fire truck courtesy the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department.
Children from St. Francis School sang carols, goodies were given out, the tree was lit up, and our own Photographer Michael Brunk showed up to capture this Photo Slideshow:
Longtime owner Gwin Smith started this tradition in 1966 when he first bought Economy Wiring. In the first eight years of the tree lighting, Gwin climbed the huge fir tree himself to install the lights and then climbed back up in January to take them down. This changed some years ago, when the fire department took responsibility for installing and removing the lights.
You can see the festive bright lights on the big tree yourself every day around dusk at Economy Wiring’s location at 633 SW 148th Street (Phone: 206-244-7542).
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| Dec ’09 |
| 2 |
| 6:00 pm |
Santa will be arriving in Burien to help light up our big fir tree, along with firefighters, the St. Francis School Choir, free treats and much more at the annual Tree Lighting Festival on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd beginning at 6pm.
The ceremony will take place at the large Fir tree at BTB Advertiser’s Y-B Tubless store, located at 633 SW 148th in Burien.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 2nd beginning at 6pm
WHERE: The giant Fir tree at YB Tubless, located at 633 SW 148th
INFO: Santa will arrive with Burien firefighters on a fire engine and the St. Francis School Choir will sing Christmas songs.
Treats and hot beverages will be available for everyone.
We will also be collecting canned food for local needy families.
Come out and enjoy the evening.
Carolyn Rosenfield found an easier way to get around Burien – by cross country skiing on SW 172nd in 3 Tree Point. Photo by John Naubert.
10:45am 12/24/08 UPDATE: The soggy rain transition period continues, and with it comes potential new dangers like clogged storm drains, slushy roads, large walls of plowed, heavy snow and excessive roof loads.
Some updates:
- The City of Burien’s offices will be open until 2pm this afternoon.
- All Burien Parks and Recreation programs are canceled for the week.
- Far as we know, most restaurants in Burien are open today (including The Mark)
- Normandy Park residents have until 3:30pm to haul their own garbage/recycling to one of two locations for disposal (think of yourself as Santa; read this post here for details)
- Metro Transit is focusing on core service until weather and road conditions improve, which means bus service will be significantly limited during the weather emergency. Information about bus status is available on Metro’s Ice & Snow page, which is updated frequently. You can also call the Metro Customer Information Office at (206) 553-3000, but call volumes are high and there may be a wait to talk to a CIO representative.
- Burien’s garbage & recycling service has been canceled for today, Dec. 24 (Waste Management) http://www.wmnorthwest.com/weatherboard.html
- Residents are advised to avoid piling snow on top of storm drains when shoveling sidewalks and driveways. Storm drains need to be kept clear, so when the snow melts the runoff has some place to go. Residents are encouraged to clear snow from storm drains, when streets are clear of cars, after snow and ice starts to thaw. Clearing snow from storm drains will help to reduce the amount of localized flooding, which is likely to occur based on weather forecasts of warming temperatures and rain.
Here’s some info from the City of Burien’s website on excessive roof loads:
Recent weather conditions in the region resulting in abnormally heavy snowfalls may result in excessive roof loads on buildings due to the accumulation of snow and ice.
The series of snow storms that have hit the state have left several inches of snow and ice on roofs, which have added to the total weight that trusses and rafters must support. A cubic foot of snow can weigh from seven pounds for snow that is new and dry up to 30 pounds for old, compacted snow. Rain falling on accumulated snow will add even more weight. The combination of these factors and the recent forecast which calls for more snow and rain over the next couple of days may cause an excess of snow loading on many roofs.
Watch for Early Warning Signs of Overloading:
- Be on the watch for these warning signs:
- Severe roof leaks, indicating torn roof membranes.
- Ripples or bends in metal supports.
- Loud popping noises emanating from the building structure.
- Water ponds in areas where it never accumulated before.
- Obvious deformities in the roof.
What to do if you Suspect Overloading
When snow removal is necessary, it should be remembered that unsafe procedures may cause a collapse and injuries. Anyone working on a roof must have adequate fall protection and keep in mind that workers and others nearby can be injured by snow being dumped from a roof.Once it has been determined that the snow must be removed, there are several options for snow removal.
Most roofing contractors are equipped to handle snow removal from the roof of your home and buildings.
Another option is to remove the snow yourself. The best way to do this is to get up on your roof and push the snow off with a broom or shovel. It is important to use ladders, safety ropes and take necessary precautions.
Snow rakes also can be used to remove snow. When using a snow rake, use extreme caution when working near overhead electrical power lines. Also, avoid excessive scraping on the roof or trying to chip off any ice.
And finally, here’s a cool website where kids of all ages can watch Santa’s progress as he delivers his goodies around the world:
| Dec ’08 |
| 13 |
| Dec ’08 |
| 14 |
The folks at the new Normandy Park Towne Center tell us that their Grand Opening will be Saturday and Sunday Dec. 13th and 14th, with a Winterfest theme.
Here’s their press release:
Normandy Park Towne Center is proud to announce the Grand Opening of their new building, built by local developer McKittrick Real Estate Group. Housing tenants such as nutritious (& yet still tasty) vendor Emerald City Smoothie, old favorite hamburger-maker Herfy’s, and Café Mia, a lovely Italian themed restaurant with its own pizza oven, bakery, wine & coffee bar; this addition to the Normandy Park neighborhood promises to be well received. In addition, NPTC houses the offices of McKittrick Real Estate Group, as well as the local non-profit, the Hear See Hope Foundation.
To introduce the new tenants to the community, Normandy Park Towne Center is hosting a community-wide Winterfest on December 13th & 14th from 10am to 3pm. Be sure to mark your calendars as you will not want to miss out on this festive holiday event that includes a little something for everyone:
- Baked goods offered by Café Mia
- Specially priced Smoothies from Emerald City Smoothie
- Local entertainment from The Hi-Liners, Momentum Music & Dance Academy, TeenSounds, YouthSounds, & KidSounds Northwest Choirs
- Special visits from Rudolf, Frosty and their friends
- Story time and sing-a-long with Mrs. Claus
- Professional holiday photos taken with our Special Guest, Santa Claus!
Yes, Santa Claus truly is coming to “Towne” to partner with the Hear See Hope Foundation to raise awareness about Usher syndrome. Created in 2004 to as a response to the diagnosis of their eldest son Conner, Todd & Lane McKittrick created Hear See Hope as a means to raise funds to support research looking to find a cure. Four years later, their fourth son, Dalton, was born with Usher as well. Usher syndrome is the leading cause of deaf-blindness in the world. Those with Usher syndrome are born profoundly deaf, and lose their vision by their teenage years. To date, Hear See Hope has raised approximately $850,000, and will not stop until a cure is found.
NPTC is continuing to look for local entertainment that would make the event even better. If you have an idea, let us know by emailing us at info@mckittrickre.com. We will contact you once your information is received. No matter what, plan on joining in on the fun at Normandy Park Towne Center!
Located in-between the City of Des Moines and the City of Burien, Normandy Park Towne Center can be found at 19803 1st Ave South in Normandy Park.
Directions and more information on the development can be found at www.normandyparktc.com.
See you “around Towne”!
Here’s an informational video about the Hear See Hope Foundation:
