| Mar |
| 31 |
The YMCA is now accepting applications through March 31st for their Teen Leadership Institute & Youth Exchange to Japan, which gives local teenagers a chance to experience Japanese culture through a trip this summer.
Teens currently in grades 8-12 will travel to Kobe, Hiroshima and Kyoto from July 22-Aug. 7, 2010.
There are 14 spots available, and group selection will take place in early April, so be sure to get your applications in before March 31st.
According to a press release:
Participants learn important leadership skills, cultural sensitivity, history and language through home stays, visiting historical places and interacting with teens their own age. There are 14 spots available in the Annual YMCA Teen Leadership Institute, a 45–year-old international partnership between the YMCA of Greater Seattle and Kobe YMCA.
Michaella Rosner, a participant in last year’s Youth Exchange, feels that the experience was truly eye-opening. “Japan really made me understand how similar people are across cultures. You can hear all your life how much we all have in common, but it doesn’t really sink in until you’re high-fiving Japanese girls and talking about boys. It’s also incredible how willing my host family was to accept me into their family. They begin their emails to me ‘Dear our daughter Michaella.’ I get homesick for Japan sometimes,” she says.
YMCA of Greater Seattle is part of the World Alliance of YMCAs in 122 countries. The Teen Leadership program is one of a number of international programs the Seattle YMCA is offering for teens, young adults and families.
The subsidized cost for the program (including pre-trip training, airfare, transportation, food, lodging and activities) is $2,750. Financial assistance is available to the extent possible for those in need.
Parents and applicants can join one of following information meetings to learn more about the trip:
- Monday, March 21, 7:00 p.m. : Northshore Family YMCA, 11811 NE 195th Street, Bothell, WA 98011
- Tuesday, March 22, 7:00 p.m. : West Seattle High School Library, 3000 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
- Thursday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.: Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle, WA 98059
The YMCA of Greater Seattle is a charitable, non-profit organization serving King and south Snohomish counties since 1876. Reaching more than 140,700 people annually through 12 branches, two overnight camps and more than 200 program sites, the YMCA provides a wide range of programs and services in child care, youth development, education, foster care, family support, wellness and outdoor experiences.
More information may be found at seattleymca.org.
Back in October, we premiered a trailer for a new documentary being produced on Burien, called “Where We Live Now, Burien.”
This documentary is still in production, and another clip has been released, this time focusing on Burien’s Skatepark located at SW 144th and 4th Ave SW, near the community center.
Here’s an intro for this segment from the Editor’s (Rowan North) YouTube Channel:
“This is a section from a working documentary about the power of community collaboration and grassroots democracy in Burien, Washington…”
Here’s the clip:
As we mentioned before, the crew behind this production includes many well-known Northwest video folks, such as:
- Executive Producer: Anne Stadler, community leadership consultant, formerly KING-TV5 documentaries and specials Producer
- Co-Producers and Writers: Terry Tazioli, writer/on-air Host, formerly with The Seattle Times, KING-TV5
- Lucy Mohl, formerly Senior Manager, Microsoft (and previously KING-TV, Film.com and RealNetworks)
- Production Manager, Videographer, Editor: Aaron Stadler, www.fatcatVDO.com
- Videographers: Bill Fenster, www.billfensterproductions.com
- Diana Wilmar, www.foxwilmar.com/bios/bios
- Videographer/Editor: Rowan North, LinkedIn
- Still Photographer: Kimi Milo
- Audio: Stevan Smith
- Scott MacLaughlin
- Robin Sarmento
This project is still in production, and like most productions-in-progress, is still seeking funds to complete it.
Executive Producer Anne Stadler says:
“We’re looking for at least $7,000. One thing we want to do is get this packaged with a series of discussion questions to market to Mayors and City governments around the state and country. So anything more that we raise, will go toward THAT. Haven’t budgeted for that yet.
Donations will go towards editing the doc, as well as producing a couple of shorter pieces: skate park and young people; Burien and BIAS.”
Here’s how you can help:
Send whatever you can to the Sunyata Foundation; all Donors will get their names in the credits, as well as a DVD of the video, along with the heartwarming knowledge that you helped promote Your Burien (keep in mind that this is a non-profit, 501-C3 organization):
Sunyata Foundation
PO Box 58788
Renton WA. 98058
As more elements get produced, we’ll preview clips here…so stay tuned to The B-Town Blog.
| Mar ’09 |
| 28 |
| 8:00 pm |
Area teens are encouraged to get their flashlights ready for the annual Burien Parks Flashlight Egg Hunt this Saturday, March 28th, from 8pm-11pm at Sylvester Middle School.
This event for 7th through 10th graders and participants must bring a school ID, so grownups, don’t even think about trying.
Participants will win candy and prizes, and everyone should bring their own flashlights.
Eggs will be provided, and the hunt starts at 9pm.
WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 8pm – 11pm
WHERE: Sylvester Middle School Cafeteria, 16222 Sylvester Rd. SW (map below)
WHO: 7th through 10th grades
COST: FREE!
BRING: A Flashlight & your ID
| Dec ’08 |
| 6 |
| 7:00 pm |
KidSounds, YouthSounds & TeenSounds Northwest present their special “We Need a Little Christmas” holiday show on Saturday, Dec. 6th at 7pm at the Highline Performing Arts Center.
From their press release:
Join us for a little Holiday cheer as our youngest singers celebrate the season with their special guests, the Normandy Park Youth Orchestra, directed by Diane Lange-Jones, in a fun-filled revue of Christmas favorites, We Need a Little Christmas.
White Christmas, Deck the Halls, Jingle-Bell Rock and other familiar carols will be wrapped up with clever new songs into a musical package complete with colorful costumes and creative sets.
This is a concert guaranteed to give your entire family a healthy dose of joy this Holiday season!
Conducted by Paula Hawkins.
You can purchase tickets directly online here.
Here’s some video from last Friday’s “Battle In Burien” breakdancing competition that took place at the Burien Community Center; this clip shows Tim Chips vs. Thesis:
And here are some amazing photos taken by Teen Council member Nikk Wong:
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
Amanda Morales, Burien Parks’ Recreation Program Specialist, said:
It was a great event!
We had a great turnout, and they were a great, respectful, talented group of teens.
They always amaze me!
| Nov ’08 |
| 7 |
| 7:00 pm |
Tonight is the night to pop, lock and break (or whatever the kids call it these days) to some serious B-Town beats at a Breakdancing Competition called the “Battle of Burien.”
The fun starts at 7pm and goes until around 11pm in the Burien Community Center auditorium, located at 425 SW 144th Street.
Cost is $5, and all dancers are welcome to watch or compete in a variety of battles to win prizes.
Luke will be the DJ and Amanda’s teen council will be helping out.
According to The Seattle Times, police have arrested two suspects in the shooting death of a 15-year old boy in Boulevard Park on Thursday, Oct. 30th.
The two teens, from Kent, include a 14-year-old believed to be the shooter and a 15-year-old alleged to be the driver.
Both are accused in the Oct. 30th shooting death of James Jametsky during a marijuana sale in an apartment building parking lot.
According to police, Jametsky was at a Boulevard Park apartment babysitting his 3-year-old nephew when he went outside to talk to someone in a car, who then shot him dead.
BURIEN – Four aspiring teenage B-Town burglars were foiled Thursday when the owner of the house they were robbing came home and chased them out at gunpoint.
Two of the burglars were caught by police within minutes.
Finally, the last two were caught after the area was flooded with King County sheriff’s deputies, Burien officers and a police chopper.
The incident began when a man returned to his home in the 16400 block of Ambaum Boulevard South after walking his dog and found a burglar in his kitchen.
As the suspect ran for the front door, he was joined by his three other suspects coming from various areas of the house. The homeowner grabbed his handgun and gave chase.
A passer-by saw the fleeing suspects and pointed out the direction they fled to the homeowner and arriving deputies. Plain-clothes detectives coming into the area spotted two of the four and they were promptly arrested.
During the search for the remaining suspects, the Sheriff’s Office received a call from a man in Mount Vernon who said his teenage son had just called him and breathlessly related: “The cops are looking for me … and they’ve got a helicopter.”
Finally, workers at a nearby townhouse spotted the last two suspects skulking along a fence line. Deputies converged and took them into custody without incident.
The suspects, ages 14, 14, 16, and 17, were from Burien, Mill Creek, and Seattle. All were booked into the Youth Service Center for investigation of burglary.
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| Jan ’08 |
| 31 |
| 3:00 pm |
The Burien branch of the King County Library has what sounds like an incredibly fun event goin’ down every Thursday afternoon at 3pm:
What: Game On!
Description: Teens in middle/junior high and high school, play your favorite multi-player video games on GameCube, Xbox 360 and Wii!
We’re turning the meeting room into an arcade so don’t miss the fun!
That’s right folks – teens are invited to toss their books aside, forget the homework and risk carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as losing control of the beloved Wii controller to play video games.
You read that right – your local library hosts video game playing every Thursday at 3pm!
Man, we never had this kind of cool stuff when I was a kid.
From Burien Parks:
Due to a recent break-in and theft, our Youth Program has been very negatively impacted.
The City of Burien Parks and Recreation Teen Program would greatly appreciate the following donations …
Guitars
Art & School Supplies
DVD Player
Playstation 2 and Nintendo 64, including games and memory cards
Scrapbooking Supplies
Yarn and Plastic Canvas Supplies
Movies, Rated G, PG, or PG-13
If you have any of these items to donate, please contact Meagan at meaganb@burienwa.gov or call 988-3700.
Thanks!
