BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//SeaTac Blog | Local News, Events, Arts & More for SeaTac, WA//NONSGML v1.0//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SeaTac Blog | Local News, Events, Arts & More for SeaTac, WA X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.seatacblog.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SeaTac Blog | Local News, Events, Arts & More for SeaTac, WA BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130518T080000 DTEND:20130519T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130517T114129 LAST-MODIFIED:20130517T114129 UID:5023@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Pickleball Tournament will be served up in SeaTac this weekend DESCRIPTION:A pickleball tournament will be served up at the SeaTac Community Center this weekend, with the best players from all over the country competing. "Pickleball was invented in Seattle, and SeaTac will host the current men's and women's world champions this weekend," said Jonathan Blake, who will be playing in the 4.0 division. Blake adds that several local players from Burien will be competing in this National event, sponsored by the USA Pickleball Association. The event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning (May 18), and will go to at least 8 p.m. Saturday night. Play resumes at 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning (May 19) and completes when the double elimination matches are over. According to Wikipedia, Pickleball "...started during the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington at the home of Congressman Joel Pritchard, U.S. House of Representatives for the State of Washington. He and two of his friends, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum, returned from golf and found their families bored one Saturday afternoon. They attempted to set up badminton but no one could find the shuttlecock. They improvised with a whiffle ball, lowered the badminton net, and fabricated paddles of plywood from a nearby shed." Here are some videos of the game in case you're not familiar with it: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCIDyS_YKxk[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzNIbc3864o[/youtube] The Seatac Community Center is located at 13735 24th Ave S., SeaTac; 206-973-4680. LOCATION:13735 24th Ave S., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/05/17/pickleball-tournament-will-be-served-up-in-seatac-this-weekend/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130519 DTEND:20130520 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130517T071549 LAST-MODIFIED:20130516T222010 UID:5018@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House is a cute Craftsman for just $214,700! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a cute Craftsman that's all NEW inside! Beautiful living room with brick & slate fireplace, large Kitchen, petite Dining Room or Den and much more! The main floor Master has a big closet and gorgeous tiled bath, there's a 1+ extra finished room or 2 bedrooms up with storage, along with a main floor utility/mud room, patio, fully fenced yard, stone BBQ, fire pit, carport and workshop. Oh and did we mention it's priced to sell at just $214,700...AND there's a $5,000 Buyer Bonus w/full price offer! Here are some pics (click images to see larger versions): Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 10027 17th Ave SW, Seattle 98146-3702 INFO: List Price: $214,700 MLS Number: 446881 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Year Built: 1954 Approximate House SqFt: 1,482 Lot SqFt: 5,624 sf Site Features: Cable TV Dog Run Fenced-Fully Outbuildings Patio RV Parking Shop Marketing remarks: $5000 Buyer Bonus w/Full Price Offer! Cute Craftsman, All NEW Inside! Beautiful Living Rm w/Brick & Slate FP. Large Kitchen, Petite Dining Rm or Den. Main Floor Master w/Big Closet, Gorgeous Tiled Bath. 1+ Extra Finished Rm or 2 Bedrms Up w/Storage. Main Flr Utility/Mud Rm, Patio & Fully Fenced Yard, Stone BBQ & Fire Pit, Carport & Workshop. Alley Access, Addl Pkg. Bsmnt "Person Cave", High Ceiling & Sep Entry. Zoned R24 Multi-Fam on Double Lot. NOT a Short Sale, Bank or Flip! Can Close Quick! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:10027 17th Ave SW, Seattle, WA, United States, 98146 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/05/17/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-is-a-cute-craftsman-for-just-214700/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130512 DTEND:20130513 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130510T071529 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T060103 UID:5002@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: partial Sound/mountain view in Des Moines DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a ready-to-move-in, lovingly cared for partial sound/mountain view home in Des Moines – the perfect Mother's Day gift! With 5 bedrooms and 3 baths in a spacious 2600 square foot living space, this home includes a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, soft-close cabinets, remodeled bath off master, family/rec room, patio, BBQ friendly view deck, hottub/spa in low maintenance yard...AND...a garage with pit and shop area, room for RV parking and more. In fact, there's too much to mention so just show up Sunday! Here are some pics (click images to see larger versions): Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, May 12, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 1034 S 234 St Pl, Des Moines, WA 98188 INFO: List Price: $375,000 MLS Number: 482989 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2.25 Year Built: 1963 Approximate House SqFt: 2600 Lot SqFt: 8,500 sf Site Features: Cable TV Deck Fenced-Partially High Speed Internet Hot Tub/Spa RV Parking Shop Marketing remarks: Just move in, lovingly cared for PARTIAL SOUND/ mountain view home, in pride of ownership area, 5 br. 3 bath, spacious 2600 sq. ft. living space, rmd. kitchen, granite countertops, soft close cabinets, rmd. bath off master, oversized fm/rec room, patio, bbq friendly view deck, hottub/ spa in low maintaince yard, garage with pit and shop area, rv pk, port package...too much to mention! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:1034 S 234 St Pl, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/05/10/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-partial-soundmountain-view-in-des-moines/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130515 DTEND:20130516 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130510T060503 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T060503 UID:5005@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Sea-Tac Airport 'Part 150' Noise Study session is Wednesday, May 15 DESCRIPTION:
The public is invited to ask questions and offer formal comments on the Draft Part 150 Noise Study for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday, May 15 at Cedarhurst Elementary in Burien (611 S. 132nd St.) from 6 - 8 p.m.

 The open house and public hearing is set to review the proposed recommendations for minimizing aircraft noise impacts on airport communities. At this fifth and final public meeting, the public can offer formal comment on the Draft Part 150 Noise Study and required State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) study in writing or with a court reporter. This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 150 Noise and Land-Use Compatibility Study update is designed to evaluate existing noise levels, predict noise for the next five years, evaluate potential noise mitigation ideas and recommend programs to minimize impacts. The following are a few of the draft recommendations – based on study input from the community, Port of Seattle Commission and technical experts – which will be described in detail at the meeting: Continue offering sound insulation for eligible single-family residences located within the updated noise remedy boundary Offer new sound insulation programs for eligible condominiums located within the update boundary Establish a pilot program to insulate apartment buildings located within the updated boundary Offer a voluntary buyout program for existing residential mobile homes located on privately-owned land within the updated boundary Offer an option for voluntary sale to the Port of eligible residential properties located within the south approach transition zone of the third runway Evaluate the feasibility, possible locations, costs and operational impacts of building a Ground Run-up Enclosure to reduce noise during aircraft engine testing on the airfield For details and a list of libraries where you can review the complete study document, visit the website. You can request a CD copy by calling 206-787-4944. Options for submitting formal comments include: Email to SEApart150comments@landrum-brown.com, fax to 513-530-2201 or mail to Rob Adams, Landrum & Brown, 11279 Cornell Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242. The Part 150 Study comment period, which is also the comment period for the SEPA review for the study, ends on May 30. Feedback gathered at the public meeting and during the comment period will be taken into consideration before a final set of recommended programs is sent to the Port of Seattle Commission for approval this summer. LOCATION:611 S. 132nd St., Burien, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/05/10/sea-tac-airport-part-150-noise-study-session-is-wednesday-may-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130504 DTEND:20130505 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130503T195105 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T195105 UID:5000@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House is a charming 2-BD in Gregory Heights! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week – both Saturday and Sunday – is a charming, cute and cozy two-bedroom home in Gregory Heights! This home is simple, very comfortable and affordable at just $229,950. Turn key, immaculate, with hardwood floors in the kitchen, hall, bath and utility room. Sip your coffee on the entertainment size back deck or under the covered little patio area. It feels like you are at a cabin somewhere with all the lush greenery & trees! Here are some pics (click images to see larger versions): Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: TWO DAYS – Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 15632 10th Ave SW Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $229,950 MLS Number: 481929 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1.00 Year Built: 1959 Approximate House SqFt: 800 Lot SqFt: 7,632 sf Site Features: Deck Disabled Access Fenced-Partially Fruit Trees Garden Space Marketing remarks: Charming, cute & cozy are the 3 "C" words that describe this home! This home is simple & very comfortable. Turn key & immaculate. Hardwd flrs in the kitchen, hall, bath & utility rm. Sip your coffee on the entertainment size back deck or under the covered little patio area. It feels like you are at a cabin somewhere with all the lush greenery & trees! Truly is an Oasis! Gas heat and H2O.There is a great mud rm off the front door. Possible 3rd bedrm behind garage. Tons of storage under the house! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:15632 10th Ave SW, Biurien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/05/03/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-is-a-charming-2-bd-in-gregory-heights/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130430 DTEND:20130501 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130429T142949 LAST-MODIFIED:20130429T142949 UID:4987@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:City Council, Planning Commission to meet Tuesday DESCRIPTION:There will be a joint meeting of the SeaTac City Council and the SeaTac Planning Commission at City Hall starting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. "The future of our City/Council, its attitude/conflict towards its learned advisory committee/s has come into question and this meeting is critical in how our City will proceed," reads an announcement, which continues: It has been so noted that there has been a bias towards certain individual property owners in contrast to commerce and economic vitality of the City where personal and political biases have held this City in check for many years. It is time for that to stop and it can only stop if we present our faces/issues to the elected officials and their appointees. Please attend this meeting, voice your opinion (where allowed), and remind our government officials that this area is an economic engine that has been deprived for far too long to reach its potential. Overreaching by our elected officials and petty grudges held by those in power who exhibited less than good judgment by ignoring/stopping policies that would benefit ALL SeaTac Citizens and our economic well being needs to change. These joint meetings are VERY rare and we need this constructive discussion, put the past aside, and move forward. I really hope than as many SeaTac Citizens and businesses can attend on April 30th at 5:30 PM at City Hall. SeaTac City Hall - Council Chambers RM 105, is located at 4800 South 188th Street. LOCATION:4800 South 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/04/29/city-council-planning-commission-to-meet-tuesday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130428 DTEND:20130429 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130426T071551 LAST-MODIFIED:20130425T203135 UID:4978@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House is a mid-century Normandy Park Rambler DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a mid-century three-bedroom rambler in Normandy Park that modern enthusiasts will marvel at! Located on a spacious view lot and built in 1956, this home has been remodeled with today's desired amenities. With three bedrooms, 2.25 bathrooms, the circular floor plan includes a large kitchen with appliances, eating bar, open family room and more. The dining room and living room off the kitchen share a wall of windows to soak in the view. Remodeled by Leah Martin Architect & Design. Here are some pics (click images to see larger versions): Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, April 28, Noon – 3 p.m. WHERE: 17820 3rd Ave SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $529,950 MLS Number: 477641 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.25 Year Built: 1956 Approximate House SqFt: 2,220 Lot SqFt: 15,600 sf Site Features: Bath Off Master Built-In Vacuum Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Pantry Marketing remarks: Modern enthusiasts will marvel at this mid-century rambler located on a spacious view lot. Built in 1956 & remodeled with today's desired amenities this home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.25 bathrooms. The circular floor plan includes a large kitchen with SS appliances, eating bar, open family room, dining room & living room off the kitchen share a wall of windows to soak in the view. 2 car garage, Tank less H2O, mud room, garden space, fully fenced back yard. Remodeled by Leah Martin Architect & Design. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:17820 3rd Ave SW, Normandy Park, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/04/26/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-is-a-mid-century-normandy-park-rambler/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130427 DTEND:20130428 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130425T150200 LAST-MODIFIED:20130425T150200 UID:4976@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Got Drugs? National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, April 27 DESCRIPTION:It's the sixth National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. King County residents can dispose of unwanted and expired medicines anonymously and at no cost at this nationwide event. There are 20 take-back collection sites in King County currently with more expected by the day of the event. To find a location go to www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback. This one-day event is coordinated by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and participating local law enforcement agencies. About 30 percent of prescription and over-the-counter medicines sold go unused. Unused prescription drugs too often fall into the hands of children and teens, where they cause poisonings and deaths. In fact: Prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem in the country. Drug overdoses have surpassed car crashes as the leading cause of accidental deaths in Washington – the majority involved prescription pain killers. In Washington state 11 percent of teens use prescription medicines for non-medical reasons - a rate among the highest in the nation. Over half of the 37,000 calls to the Washington Poison Center in 2009 were for young children poisoned by medicines found at home, and the elderly are also at risk of accidental poisonings. Human medications are the leading cause of pet poisoning. For more information go to www.TakeBackYourMeds.org. Here's where you can take your drugs back: SEATAC POLICE DEPARTMENT SEATAC CITY HALL FRONT LOBBY AREA 4800 SOUTH 188TH STREET SEATAC WA, 98188 Map SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTHWEST PRECINCT 2300 SW WEBSTER STREET SEATTLE WA, 98106 Map DES MOINES POLICE DEPARTMENT BARTELL DRUGS - PARKING LOT COLLECTION TIMES AT THIS LOCATION: 2PM TO 6PM 27055 PACIFIC HWY S DES MOINES WA, 98198 Map DES MOINES POLICE DEPARTMENT BARTELL DRUGS - PARKING LOT COLLECTION TIMES AT THIS LOCATION: 9AM TO 1PM 21615 PACIFIC HWY S DES MOINES WA, 98198 Map LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/04/25/got-drugs-national-drug-take-back-day-is-this-saturday-april-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130427 DTEND:20130428 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130424T070639 LAST-MODIFIED:20130424T070639 UID:4956@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Learn about the life and times of General George Pickett on Saturday, April 27 DESCRIPTION: Who was the "leader of the charge" and why is he important to Washington State? Find out when the Highline Historical Society presents General George Pickett himself this Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. National Parks Interpretive Ranger Mike Vouri, as Pickett's "ghost," will share his loves, challenges and adventures during his boyhood, his time at West Point, the Mexican War, the Civil War and his time on San Juan Island at Tyee High School. The show gives humorous detail of an international military dispute which took place in Washington Territory. To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, Vouri will tell the story of Pickett, who was here in Washington Territory building Military Road when the Civil War broke out. Here are the details: WHAT: General George Pickett "speaks"! WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 2:00 PM WHERE: Tyee High School Cafetorium, 4424 S 188th Street, SeaTac, WA 98188 COST: Society members, HSD faculty with ID and students FREE. Members of the public - $5.00 INFO: Visit www.highlinehistory.org for details. LOCATION:4424 S 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/04/24/learn-about-the-life-and-times-of-general-george-pickett-on-saturday-april-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130421 DTEND:20130422 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130419T073059 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T060426 UID:4930@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House is a West Seattle Classic in Arbor Heights DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week – which is National Open House Weekend – is a West Seattle Classic in upper Arbor Heights! This home has a great floor plan, with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths spread over 2480 square feet. Hardwood floors on main floor, updated kitchen with custom display/storage, and radiant heat in tiled main bath. The large lower level has brand new interior paint, lighting & carpet, rec room with bar area, bedroom/office, 1/2 bath, utility area, and access to a great backyard. Shop area in garage. Wonderful street appeal, tons of storage, great location, RV parking...a great place to call home – a must see! Here are some pics (click images to see larger versions): Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, April 21, Noon – 3 p.m. WHERE: 4208 SW 102nd Street, West Seattle, WA 98146 INFO: List Price: $424,950 MLS Number: 467959 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1.5 Year Built: 1958 Approximate House SqFt: 2,480 Lot SqFt: 6,659 sf Site Features: Security System Cable TV Gas Available High Speed Internet RV Parking Sprinkler System Marketing remarks: West Seattle Classic in upper Arbor Heights! Great floor plan with 4 BR 1.5 BA spread over 2480 sq ft. Hardwood floors on main floor, updated kitchen w/ custom display/storage, radiant heat in tiled main bath. Large lower level has brand new interior paint, lighting & carpet, rec room w/bar area, bedroom/office, 1/2 bath, utility area, & access to a great backyard. Shop area in garage. Wonderful street appeal, tons of storage, great location, RV parking. A great place to call home! A must see! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:4208 SW 102nd Street, West Seattle, WA, United States, 98146 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/04/19/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-is-a-west-seattle-classic-in-arbor-heights/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130414 DTEND:20130415 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130412T073009 LAST-MODIFIED:20130411T204010 UID:4915@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential Open House is a Mid-Century Seahurst Rambler DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a buffed mid-century Roman brick 2,550 square foot rambler high atop Seahurst Highlands! Shy 3/4-acre grounds for ultimate privacy and seclusion, with newer granite kitchen and appliances, gleaming oak floors, vinyl windows, gigantic 8 x 24 stone fireplace in huge recreation room, spacious living room with 2nd fireplace and storage galore. And...two separate covered patios provide morning and evening sun, along with a hot tub and two separate oversized detached garages! Oversized office away from rest of home and much more. Here are some pics (click images to see larger versions): Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, April 14, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 16030 25th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $485,000 MLS Number: 443013 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1.75 Year Built: 1951 Approximate House SqFt: 2,550 Lot SqFt: 30,900 sf Site Features: Bath Off Master Built-In Vacuum Dbl Pane/Storm Windw Dining Room High Tech Cabling Hot Tub/Spa Fenced-Partially Patio Marketing remarks: Wow! Buffed mid-century Roman brick 2,550 sq. ft. rambler high atop Seahurst Highlands! Shy 3/4 acre grounds for ultimate privacy & seclusion. Newer granite kitchen & appliances, gleaming oak floors, vinyl windows, gigantic 8 x 24 stone fireplace in huge recreation room, spacious living room with 2nd fireplace & storage galore. 2 separate covered patios, morning & evening sun, hot tub, 2 separate oversized detached garages! Oversized office away from rest of home. Overhead storage length of home. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:16030 25th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/04/12/this-weeks-prudential-open-house-is-a-mid-century-seahurst-rambler/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130425 DTEND:20130426 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130411T114634 LAST-MODIFIED:20130411T114635 UID:4900@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:City of SeaTac's Arbor Day Celebration will be Thursday, April 25 DESCRIPTION: The City of SeaTac will be holding an Arbor Day celebration from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 25 at McMicken Heights Park (S. 166th St. & 40th Ave. S.) An Arbor Day Proclamation will be presented by Councilmember Pam Fernald. Eight trees will also be planted in honor of Arbor Day by students from the Tyee Educational Complex. Light Refreshments will be served, provided by McMicken Heights Safeway & City of SeaTac. LOCATION:S. 166th St. & 40th Ave. S., SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/04/11/city-of-seatacs-arbor-day-celebration-will-be-thursday-april-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130413 DTEND:20130414 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130411T073133 LAST-MODIFIED:20130411T073259 UID:4895@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SeaTac Spring Recycling Collection Event is Saturday at Tyee Parking Lot DESCRIPTION:The City of SeaTac's Spring Recycling Collection Event for King County Residents will be from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. this Saturday, April 13, at the Tyee Educational Complex Parking Lot (4424 South 188th Street). Recycle appliances, scrap metal, tires, oil, batteries, fluorescent tubes/bulbs, styrofoam, and more! Yard debris not accepted. There will be NO rain barrels sold at this event. Download a PDF flyer for more detailed information. COST: FREE Admission; Bring CASH ONLY to leave select items WHERE: Tyee Educational Complex Parking Lot, 4424 S 188th Street. No vehicles may enter after 3 p.m. No commercial loads allowed. For event information, alternative formats, or disability accommodations call 206.973.4763. LOCATION:4424 S 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/04/11/seatac-spring-recycling-collection-event-is-saturday-at-tyee-parking-lot/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130409T133555 LAST-MODIFIED:20130409T133555 UID:4889@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Matt Griffin YMCA's 'Healthy Kids Day' Celebration will be Saturday, April 27 DESCRIPTION: Advertiser Matt Griffin YMCA's annual Healthy Kids Day celebration will be Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. "This is a FREE community event and everyone is welcome!" reads an announcement. The first 100 kids will receive a free t-shirt, and there will be lots of community vendors, an inflatable slide, obstacle course and bouncey house. The theme this year is Super Heroes, and all kids are encouraged to come in their favorite super hero costume! Matt Griffin YMCA is located at 3595 S. 188th Street in Seatac; 206.244.5880. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/04/09/matt-griffin-ymcas-healthy-kids-day-celebration-will-be-saturday-april-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130401 DTEND:20130402 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130330T103743 LAST-MODIFIED:20130330T103743 UID:4872@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:VIDEO: KOMO News Does Report on 'The Maury Island Incident' Film/Stunt DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_60505" align="aligncenter" width="490"] A gorgeous new photo-realistic mural, painted by Seattle Artist Zach Paul, suddenly appeared on the east side of Howard & Marge in Olde Burien Friday. It depicts story elements from "The Maury Island Incident" film.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_60507" align="aligncenter" width="490"] The film's plot includes six 'UFOs' flying over a boat off Maury Island on June 21, 1947. One disc, in apparent trouble, was reported to rain down slag-like material on a boat, killing a dog and injuring the son. The story will also include the first "Man in Black," and much more. Filming begins locally in Des Moines, Burien, Maury Island and Tacoma in June.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_60506" align="aligncenter" width="491"] Closeup of the first "Man in Black," who looks suspiciously similar to Executive Producer John White.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_60508" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Danny House, owner of The Tin Room Bar/Theater, and also a Producer on the film, reacts to realizing that the "Man in Black" looks a LOT like John White.[/caption] Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer Normandy Park resident Matt Markovich, a Reporter at KOMO-TV, also happens to be a neighbor of John White, Executive Producer of the upcoming film 'The Maury Island Incident.' (EDITOR'S NOTE: WLB Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer will be producing/directing the film, and local filmmaker Steve Edmiston is producing/writing the script). Markovich recently noticed that White was building something very unusual in his driveway – a 'crashed UFO' that will make its inaugural appearance Monday night in Olde Burien for an April Fool's 'UFO Crash' event, which will also include a Flash Mob dance, drink specials at The Tin Room Bar, a costume contest with prizes and much more (it starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 1 – read details here). So he did what every good, enterprising Reporter would do – he did a great segment on it; check it out below: LOCATION:923 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/03/30/video-komo-news-does-report-on-the-maury-island-incident-filmstunt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130330 DTEND:20130331 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130329T113606 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T113606 UID:4869@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential Open House is SATURDAY: 4-BD Powell Seahurst Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a move-in ready, four bedroom Powell Home built in 2000 in Burien's Seahurst neighborhood – open this SATURDAY, MARCH 30 (due to Easter Sunday)! It's got a family room off a gourmet kitchen living room with fireplace, along with a huge upper master suite with jetted tub. Natural lighting and massive storage throughout. RV parking with long private driveway. Fully landscaped, new sod, fenced yard, all in a great Seahurst location walk to elementary school, easy access to freeways and airport! Here are some pics (click images to see larger versions): Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 1234 SW 148 Street, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $378,000 MLS Number: 448548 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Year Built: 2000 Approximate House SqFt: 2,680 Lot SqFt: 9,059 Site Features: Bath Off Master Dbl Pane/Storm Windw Dining Room French Doors Jetted Tub Skylights Vaulted Ceilings Walk-in Closet Marketing remarks: Move in ready 2680sq ft 4bdrm 2.5 bath 2 story 3 car garage Powell Home built in 2000. Family room off gourmet kitchen living room with fireplace. Huge upper master suite with jetted tub. Natural lighting & massive storage throughout. RV parking with long private driveway. Fully landscaped, new sod, fenced yard. Great Seahurst location walk to elementary school, easy access to freeways and airport! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:1234 SW 148 Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/03/29/this-weeks-prudential-open-house-is-saturday-4-bd-powell-seahurst-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130413 DTEND:20130414 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130325T102114 LAST-MODIFIED:20130325T102114 UID:4849@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:South King County Flower & Garden Show Coming to SeaTac Saturday, April 13 DESCRIPTION: The South King County Flower & Garden Show – a fundraiser for the SeaTac Rotary Club – will be held on Saturday, April 13 at the SeaTac Community Center from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This is the event's first year, and organizers are trying to get it off the ground and running. In fact, they're still looking for vendors and sponsors. "The SKC Flower & Garden Show is a new Rotary charity event to fund local community service programs and projects for marginalized children and families," reads an announcement. "As the only service organization in the community, we change lives through scholarships, academic supports, rent assistance, recreational opportunities, and learning opportunities." Here's more: Because we know you care about children and families in our community, we would like to invite you to join us in this endeavor by participating as a sponsor or display vendor. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event will be returned to the community to help children and families thrive and prosper. The SeaTac Rotary Club is a service organization comprised of a dynamic group of people intent on providing increased resources to an area where need is far greater than in many communities. We have between 73%-93% of students in our local schools receiving free and reduced lunch. Children and families struggle daily to maintain stability, access supports, build connections, and achieve academic success. In the past, our Rotary dinner auction easily provided funds for projects that addressed such needs, but today this event has run its course. We now look to bring a new and exciting event that is unique to the greater South King area and has great potential to grow. Please consider joining us! For more information, or to become a vendor or sponsor, email Kris Andrews at Kandrews3@hotmail.com. LOCATION:13735 24th Ave. South, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/03/25/south-king-county-flower-garden-show-coming-to-seatac-saturday-april-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130324 DTEND:20130325 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130322T073039 LAST-MODIFIED:20130322T063512 UID:4843@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Mid-Century Brick Home w/Huge Lot! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a mid-century brick home just south of Seattle that has nearly an acre of land – and it's priced to sell at just $309,950! This 4-bedroom home has been carefully cared for, and includes a newer water heater, roof, toilets, shower and refrigerator, along with some new electrical and plumbing too. Freshly painted throughout, with beautiful, original hardwoods. The 16 x 20 family room is full of light with windows all around, opening to an equally large deck to enjoy the view of your land. Currently unfinished room was 1-car garage, use land to build a bigger one or...? Click images to see larger versions: Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, March 24, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 11727 12th Ave S, West Seattle, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $309,950 MLS Number: 447094 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1.75 Year Built: 1954 Approximate House SqFt: 3,190 Lot SqFt: 38,400 Site Features: Cable TV Deck Fenced-Partially Outbuildings Patio RV Parking Shop Marketing remarks: You can own nearly an acre of land w/a mid-century brick home just south of Seattle! The 4 bdrm home has been carefully cared for; newer water heater, roof, toilets, shower & frig. Some new electrical and plumbing too! Freshly painted throughout, w/beautiful original hardwoods & move-in ready. The 16 x 20 family room is full of light w/windows all around, opening to an equally lg deck to enjoy the view of your land. Currently unfinished room was 1-car garage, use land to build a bigger one or ? Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:11727 12th Ave South, Seattle, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/03/22/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-mid-century-brick-home-whuge-lot-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130317 DTEND:20130318 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130315T073206 LAST-MODIFIED:20130315T073206 UID:4835@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 3-BD Burien Home for just $275,000! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath Burien home priced to sell at just $275,000! With new paint inside, a new roof, mostly new appliances, new carpet, new flooring, some hardwoods, a roomy kitchen with plenty of cupboards, huge family/rec area, amd lots of glass to catch all the sun while you entertain family or friends! There are 2 full baths, slider to patio and low maintenance back yard, a shed, 1 car garage with room for a work area...AND...new insulation in the attic, new plastic in crawl space, off street parking for more cars or small RV...all in a neighborhood where your kids can walk to elementary school! Click images to see larger versions: Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, March 17, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 626 SW 134 Street, Burien, WA 98146 INFO: List Price: $275,000 MLS Number: 459094 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1954 Approximate House SqFt: 1,750 Lot SqFt: 8,296 Site Features: Ceramic Tile Hardwood Wall to Wall Carpet Dishwasher Dryer Range/Oven Refrigerator Washer Skylights Marketing remarks: Move in ready, new paint inside, new roof, mostly new appliances, new carpet, new flooring, some hardwoods,roomy kitchen with plenty of cupboards, huge family /rec area, lots of glass to catch all the sun while you entertain family or friends, 2 full baths, slider to patio and low maintenance back yard,shed, 1 car garage with room for a work area, new insulation in attic, new plastic in crawl space, off street parking for more cars or small RV, walk to ele. school. SEE ME FIRST! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:626 SW 134 Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98146 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/03/15/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-3-bd-burien-home-for-just-275000/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130310 DTEND:20130311 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130308T073015 LAST-MODIFIED:20130307T194607 UID:4810@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Mid-Century Brick Home w/Huge Lot! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a mid-century brick home just south of Seattle that has nearly an acre of land! This 4-bedroom home has been carefully cared for, and includes a newer water heater, roof, toilets, shower and refrigerator, along with some new electrical and plumbing too. Freshly painted throughout, with beautiful, original hardwoods. The 16 x 20 family room is full of light with windows all around, opening to an equally large deck to enjoy the view of your land. Currently unfinished room was 1-car garage, use land to build a bigger one or...? Click images to see larger versions: Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, March 10, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 11727 12th Ave S, West Seattle, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $309,950 MLS Number: 447094 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1.75 Year Built: 1954 Approximate House SqFt: 3,190 Lot SqFt: 38,400 Site Features: Cable TV Deck Fenced-Partially Outbuildings Patio RV Parking Shop Marketing remarks: You can own nearly an acre of land w/a mid-century brick home just south of Seattle! The 4 bdrm home has been carefully cared for; newer water heater, roof, toilets, shower & frig. Some new electrical and plumbing too! Freshly painted throughout, w/beautiful original hardwoods & move-in ready. The 16 x 20 family room is full of light w/windows all around, opening to an equally lg deck to enjoy the view of your land. Currently unfinished room was 1-car garage, use land to build a bigger one or ? Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:11727 12th Ave S, West Seattle, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/03/08/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-mid-century-brick-home-whuge-lot-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130304T202039 LAST-MODIFIED:20130304T202040 UID:4789@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SeaTac Egg Hunt will be at McMicken Heights Park on Saturday, March 30 DESCRIPTION: Hop on over to McMicken Heights Park on Saturday, March 30, where children will have fun scrambling for eggs and treats. Please have kids bring a basket to collect their goodies. Bring your camera to get a picture of your child with the Easter Bunny. Ages 10 and under. Sponsored by: SeaTac Fire Fighters Local Union #2919 SeaTac Fire Department 
SeaTac Parks & Recreation For information, contact Parks & Recreation at 206.973.4680 or the Fire Department at 206.973.4500. SeaTac United will be on hand with information about our SeaTac United youth soccer programs. Here are the details: WHAT: SeaTac Egg Hunt WHEN: Saturday, March 30 • 9:30 a.m. sharp! WHERE: McMicken Heights Park
; S. 166th St. & 40th Ave. S., SeaTac LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/03/04/seatac-egg-hunt-will-be-at-mcmicken-heights-park-on-saturday-march-30/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130303 DTEND:20130304 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130301T110850 LAST-MODIFIED:20130301T110850 UID:4770@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Wonderfully Updated Mid-Century 3-BD DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a wonderfully-updated mid-century 3-bedroom with 2,080 square feet and open floor plan for just $255,000! The main floor is light and bright with hardwoods, crown molding, fireplace, built-ins and 3 bedrooms (including generous master). There's also an updated kitchen with newer cabinets, stainless appliances and dining area. Lower level features a large family room & good-sized utility room. Great deck for entertaining just off kitchen, and large fully fenced, private backyard. Detached garage with room for a work bench and RV parking. You'll love this home! Click image to see larger version: Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, March 3, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 1215 S 130th Place, Burien, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $255,000 MLS Number: 452173 Bedrooms: 3 Approximate House SqFt: 2,080 Marketing remarks: Wonderfully updated mid-century w/ 2,080 square feet and open floor plan! Main floor is light and bright w/ hardwoods, crown molding, fireplace, built-ins & 3 bedrooms, (including generous master). Updated kitchen w/ newer cabinets, stainless appliances & dining area. Lower level features a large family room & good-sized utility rm. Great deck for entertaining just off kitchen, and large fully fenced, private backyard. Detached garage w/ room for a work bench and RV prkg. You'll love this home! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:1215 S 130th Place, Burien, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/03/01/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-wonderfully-updated-mid-century-3-bd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130224 DTEND:20130225 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130222T073050 LAST-MODIFIED:20130221T233022 UID:4764@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 1918 Charmer Next to the 'Indian Trail' DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a 1918 charmer located next to Burien's historic "Indian Trail"! This is a nicely updated 3-bedroom home with a fabulous kitchen-family room area, formal dining room, and large living room with rock fireplace. There are two large master suites – one upstairs and one downstairs – both with baths, as well as an additional bedroom as well. This home has a very private setting amongst trees and a "country feeling." Meticulously cared for. Next to "Indian Trail" to follow to the beach or nearby park. Incredibly unique property for privacy as well as convenience to shopping, etc. Click images to see larger versions: Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 24, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 2441 SW 149th Street, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $695,000 MLS Number: 448952 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Year Built: 1918 Approximate House SqFt: 3,620 Lot SqFt: 12,196 Marketing remarks: A 1918 charmer! Nicely updated w/fabulous kitchen-family room area, formal D.R., large L.R. w/rock fireplace. 2 large master suites, 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs - both w/ baths. 1 additional bedroom as well. A very private setting amongst trees and country feeling. Meticulously cared for. Next to "Indian Trail" to follow to the beach or nearby park. Incredibly unique property for privacy as well as convenience to shopping, etc. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:2441 SW 149th Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/02/22/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-1918-charmer-next-to-the-indian-trail/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130217 DTEND:20130218 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130215T073002 LAST-MODIFIED:20130214T211637 UID:4746@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Mid-Century Brick Home w/Huge Lot! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a mid-century brick home just south of Seattle that has nearly an acre of land! This 4-bedroom home has been carefully cared for, and includes a newer water heater, roof, toilets, shower and refrigerator, along with some new electrical and plumbing too. Freshly painted throughout, with beautiful, original hardwoods. The 16 x 20 family room is full of light with windows all around, opening to an equally large deck to enjoy the view of your land. Currently unfinished room was 1-car garage, use land to build a bigger one or...? Click images to see larger versions: Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 11727 12th Ave S, West Seattle, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $309,950 MLS Number: 447094 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1.75 Year Built: 1954 Approximate House SqFt: 3,190 Lot SqFt: 38,400 Site Features: Cable TV Deck Fenced-Partially Outbuildings Patio RV Parking Shop Marketing remarks: You can own nearly an acre of land w/a mid-century brick home just south of Seattle! The 4 bdrm home has been carefully cared for; newer water heater, roof, toilets, shower & frig. Some new electrical and plumbing too! Freshly painted throughout, w/beautiful original hardwoods & move-in ready. The 16 x 20 family room is full of light w/windows all around, opening to an equally lg deck to enjoy the view of your land. Currently unfinished room was 1-car garage, use land to build a bigger one or ? Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:11727 12th Ave South, Seattle, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/02/15/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-mid-century-brick-home-whuge-lot/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130128T205517 LAST-MODIFIED:20130128T205517 UID:4720@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Donors Needed for Blood Drive at Peace of Prince Lutheran Monday, Feb. 4 DESCRIPTION:A Blood Drive will be held at Peace of Prince Lutheran Church in SeaTac on Monday, Feb. 4th, and donors are needed. This is a walk-in event – no appointments are necessary – and will be in the Fellowship Hall of Prince of Peace Lutheran , located at 19030 8th. Ave. S. in SeaTac. Please note earlier than usual blood drive hours: 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (closed 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm) Blood center employees were notified of the following patients receiving blood transfusions this past week: A 30 year old male at a local hospital underwent open heart surgery and needed 10 red blood cell units, 18 plasma units and 6 platelet units. A 35 year old female needed 10 red blood cell units and 6 plasma units after hemorrhaging following a routine C-section. A 60 year old male has so far used 12 red blood cell units, 11 plasma units and 1 platelet unit while undergoing a liver transplant. Puget Sound Blood Center donors saved the lives of the above patients. For questions on eligibility please call 1-800-DONATE-1 extension 2543 or e-mail clinicalprogram@psbc.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/01/28/donors-needed-for-blood-drive-at-peace-of-prince-lutheran-monday-feb-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130127 DTEND:20130128 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130125T073020 LAST-MODIFIED:20130124T211030 UID:4712@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Three Tree Point Mid-Century Rambler! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a Three Tree Point mid-century rambler with daylight basement, view of Puget Sound and more – all on a huge 26,000 square foot lot! The main level offers 2 bedrooms, formal living and dining, kitchen with eating space and 1 bath. Lower level offers 1 bedroom, 3/4 bath, family room and a kitchen. Click image to see larger version: Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 27, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 2933 SW 164th Place, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $439,000 MLS Number: 439785 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.75 Year Built: 1952 Approximate House SqFt: 2,200 Lot SqFt: 26,119 Marketing remarks: Three Tree Point mid-century rambler with daylight basement, sound view, 26,000 sq ft lot. Main level offers 2 bedrooms, formal living and dining, kitchen with eating space and 1 bath. Lower level offers 1 bedroom, 3/4 bath, family room and a kitchen. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:2933 SW 164th Place, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/01/25/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-three-tree-point-mid-century-rambler/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130111 DTEND:20130112 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130109T151619 LAST-MODIFIED:20130111T144319 UID:4651@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Cheer Your Seahawks this Friday by Lining up on S. 188th in SeaTac! DESCRIPTION:Fans are invited to show their passion and support for the the Seattle Seahawks by wearing 'Hawks attire or blue clothing to work and school in honor of another "Blue Friday" this Friday, Jan. 11 – and the team buses will again travel through SeaTac en route to the airport. At 2:30 p.m., Seahawks fans are invited to line South 188th Street near the intersection of 46th Ave South and South 188th Street in SeaTac. The team's buses will travel along 188th Street to access the airport and its private charter. NOTE: Due to TSA security, no viewing access will be available of the players boarding the aircraft. There's also going to be a fan-led effort (BigLo's the mastermind) to get 1200 people to line (single-file) the North side of S. 188th Street from I-5 to Sea-Tac airport to cheer the team on. "Please plan to be there by 2 p.m. until about 3:15 p.m.," said fan Brady Miller about the single-file lineup effort. "The most important thing is to spread out to keep it going! Please spread the word! Thanks!" Here's a map Brady sent showing their master plan (click image to see larger version): Here's what else is on for this 'Blue Friday': Top Pot Doughnuts and Coffee Offering their "Seahawks theme doughnut" for $.99 at all store locations Friday-Sunday. For more information visit www.toppotdoughnuts.com. Jack in the Box (Western Washington) Will provide two free tacos to any fan who wears Seahawks gear into any Western Washington Jack in the Box location this Friday, January 11. Limit two free tacos per customer. WallyPark Premier Garage at SeaTac Located at 18613 International Boulevard, will offer two free days of parking (self park) to fans that show their Seahawks-branded WallyClub Card. Travel must occur this weekend, January 10-14, 2013. Fans who need a card may either pick up a Seahawks-branded WallyClub Card at the WallyPark Premier Garage upon arrival or by signing up for a new card on the contests and promotions page at www.seahawks.com/promotions Woodland Park Zoo From January 11-13, wear any Seahawks garb such as a jersey, sweatshirt, hat or gloves, and receive half off Woodland Park Zoo admission. 7 a.m. Newport High School students will stage a 300 person "12" on the school's football field located at 4333 Factoria Blvd., SE. Students will begin to gather at 6:30 a.m. to line the field. Students will be in the "12" formation from 7:00 a.m. to 7:05 a.m., approximately five minutes. 8 a.m. Sea Gals and Blitz will make a special appearance at Top Pot located at 2124 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle. 12:30 -2 p.m. Seahawks Fan Rally at Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way Join Renton Mayor Denis Law, the Sea Gals, Blue Thunder and Blitz for a traditional "pep" rally. 2-3 p.m. A 25' x 30' Seahawks "12" banner will be airborne above I-405 between Bellevue and SeaTac, weather permitting. 2:30 p.m. Seahawks fans are invited to line South 188th Street near the intersection of 46th Avenue South and South 188th Street in SeaTac. The team's buses will travel along 188th Street to access the airport and its private charter. Due to TSA security, no viewing access will be available of the players boarding the aircraft. Your NFL Seahawks will be taking on the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta this Sunday (Jan. 13) at 10 a.m. PT. Fans are encouraged to join the Twitter conversation with their comments and photos at the official playoff hashtags including the following: #GoHawks, #SeahawksBlue, #SEAvsATL or #NFLPlayoffs LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/01/09/cheers-your-seahawks-this-friday-by-lining-up-on-s-188th-in-seatac/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130122 DTEND:20130123 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130107T182026 LAST-MODIFIED:20130107T182026 UID:4631@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Port of Seattle Commission Holding Meeting on 'Part 150 Study' Jan. 22 DESCRIPTION:The Port of Seattle Commission’s regular meeting – on Tuesday, Jan. 22 – will include an update on Sea-Tac Airport’s Part 150 Noise Study. "The update will include information on the draft recommended options for reducing aircraft noise in the new proposed noise remedy area around the airport," reads an announcement. The Part 150 Study will be available for public review sometime after the Jan. 22 Commission meeting. The dates of the Part 150 public comment period, along with the date of the final public outreach event, will be announced in the near future. The meeting will be held at the Conference Center at Sea-Tac Airport at 1 p.m. For more information, visit the dedicated Part 150 Study website for all documentation connected to the study. LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/01/07/port-of-seattle-commission-holding-meeting-on-part-150-study-jan-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20130104T080000 DTEND:20130104T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20130103T113241 LAST-MODIFIED:20130107T185022 UID:4618@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Help Send the Seahawks Off to the Playoffs from SeaTac on 'Blue Friday' DESCRIPTION:The Seattle Seahawks invite fans to demonstrate their spirit this week and on "Blue Friday" – this Friday, Jan. 4 – fans are invited to line South 188th Street in SeaTac near Valley Ridge Park and Military Road South (map below) around 2:30 p.m. to cheer the team's buses on as they head to the airport. The Seahawks will play the Washington Redskins this Sunday, Jan. 6 at FedExField. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. PT. Many Seattle landmarks will "go blue" throughout the week, including the CenturyLink Field arches, Seattle Great Wheel and the Pacific Science Center arches. Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn has declared Jan. 4 as "Blue Friday." Seahawks playoffs and "Blue Friday" activities include the following. Fans are invited to show their passion and support for the team by wearing Seahawks attire or blue clothing to work and school in honor of Seahawks Blue Friday. Other activities include: Wednesday, January 2: 5:30 - 7 p.m.: Washington's Lottery to give Seahawks fans a chance to win playoff packages at Southcenter Mall. Fans are invited to join the Sea Gals, Blitz and former Seahawks FB Mack Strong at Washington's Lottery Scratch Bar at Westfield Southcenter, located on the first floor of the food court. Fans who purchase two $5 Seattle Seahawks Scratch tickets between 5:30-7 p.m. will receive an entry for a chance to win a Seahawks Playoff Package and other items. There are two Seahawks Playoff Packages available to win and include the following: Airfare to upcoming Seahawks playoff game 2-Night hotel stay (double occupancy) 2 Tickets to upcoming Seahawks playoff game Friday, January 4: Top Pot Doughnuts and Coffee will offer their "Seahawks theme doughnut" for $.99 at all store locations Friday-Sunday. For more information visit www.toppotdoughnuts.com. 8 a.m.: Sea Gals and Blitz will make a special appearance at the Renton Landing Top Pot located at 815 N 10th Street #F in Renton 2:00-3:00 p.m.: A 25' x 30' Seahawks "12" flag will fly along I-405 between Bellevue and SeaTac 2:30 p.m.: To help send the team off to Washington DC, Seahawks fans are invited to line South 188th Street in SeaTac near Valley Ridge Park Fans are encouraged to join the Twitter conversation with their comments and photos at the official playoff hashtag #SeahawksBlue or #SEAvsWAS. View Larger Map LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2013/01/03/help-send-the-seahawks-off-to-the-playoffs-from-seatac-on-blue-friday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121216 DTEND:20121217 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121214T073006 LAST-MODIFIED:20121214T073011 UID:4576@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Very Nice, Clean 2-BD for Just $125,000! DESCRIPTION:BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a very nice, clean 2-bedroom, 1-bath home priced to sell at just $125,000! This home has hardwood floors and a fireplace. Utility room is conveniently located off kitchen area. Nice entertainment-sized deck in the backyard. This home is fully fenced and has an over-sized detached garage/shop. Very nice level yard – with a green house in the back! Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Click images to see larger versions: Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 16, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 17240 34th Ave South, SeaTac 98188 INFO: List Price: $125,000 MLS Number: 430033 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Year Built: 1943 Approximate House SqFt: 770 Lot SqFt: 8,700 sf Site Features: Hardwood Floors Fireplace Deck Fully Fenced Over-sized Detached Garage/Shop Marketing remarks: Very nice, clean 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. This home has hardwood floors and a fireplace. Utility room is conveniently located off kitchen area. Nice entertainment size deck in the backyard. This home is fully fenced and has an oversized detached garage/shop. Very nice level yard (even a green house in the back). Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:17240 34th Ave South, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/12/14/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-very-nice-clean-2-bd-for-just-125000/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121214 DTEND:20121217 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121211T152018 LAST-MODIFIED:20121211T152018 UID:4568@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Santa Photos at Photography By Steven Ends this Weekend DESCRIPTION: REMINDER: Santa Photos at Advertiser Photography by Steven at their Burien studio ends this weekend – Friday, Dec. 14 through Sunday, Dec. 16! Just click here to schedule your completely private photo session for your kids or family before Santa gets too busy. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in their Burien studio for one final weekend for private sessions. Please note though that Friday, Dec. 14 is totally booked up, so your last chance is: Saturday December 15th – Sunday December 16th To schedule your private session in their "virtual line" for Santa for please use our online calendar. "Let us help to give your child a memory that will last a lifetime," they said. "With Packages starting at just $20 why would you want to wait in line at the mall??" Christmas cards are also available and ready for pick up in just a few days. For package pricing and to schedule your place in "line" click here. Here are some actual testimonials from Readers: Melissa says: We’ve done this two years in a row now. Not only great photos, but a great experience as well! What a concept! Book your appointment online in advance. No waiting in lines. No trying to find a parking spot at the mall. No waiting around with other people’s screaming children. You get a full 15 minutes with Santa without any rush or hassle. Not only that, but Mr. AND Mrs. Claus are prepared with your child’s background info such as likes and dislikes, names of their teachers, pets, etc. It’s a wonderful, personal experience. So thankful to have stumbled upon this on the B-Town Blog two years ago! Thank you!!! Carriesays:This was a GREAT experience!! Fully recommend! She was kind of on the fence about Santa, but after Santa knew so much about her, she’s definitely convinced he’s real. Very fun, and intimate… and great quality pictures to chose from. Betsysays:They do a great job with their photos and you keep your money in Burien with local owners. Win-win. Photography by Steven is located at 243 SW 152nd Street in downtown Burien. For more information call 206-433-0988. LOCATION:243 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/12/11/santa-photos-at-photography-by-steven-ends-this-weekend/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121210 DTEND:20121212 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121210T110837 LAST-MODIFIED:20121210T110837 UID:4566@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SeaTac United Holding FUNdraiser through Tuesday, Dec. 11 DESCRIPTION:The SeaTac United Football Club is holding a fundraiser through Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the California Pizza Kitchen's Tukwila restaurant (just east of the mall at 150 Andover Park West in Tukwila - 206.242.2112). "These funds will be used to keep SeaTac United's fees lower and help those families unable to pay the full cost," they told us. "So step up and support SeaTac United. It's as easy as hosting a business lunch, having a family dinner, or just just picking up take-out. Your efforts can make a big difference and don't forget the flyer!" Just bring the flyer below (download PDF here), give it to the server, and 20% of your check will be donated to SeaTac United: According to their website: SeaTac United was formed in the state of Washington in the Spring of 2012 by a group of civic-minded parents in the SeaTac community who wish to promote the values of our diverse residents, nurture a life-long love for personal skills development, and build cooperative partnerships throughout the Highline area. Our mission is to provide affordable, top quality soccer and developmental programs to the children of SeaTac, fostering cooperation between families, cultures, and local organizations. We welcome the contributions and participation of all those who seek to promote integrity, discipline and resolve throughout our community. SeaTac United is a limited liability corporation registered in the state of Washington, organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and administered according to Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). Administrative inquiries should be directed to principal@seatacunited.org. Find out what SeaTac United is all about at http://www.SeaTacUnited.org or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/seatacunited. LOCATION:150 Andover Park West, Tukwila, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/12/10/seatac-united-holding-fundraiser-through-tuesday-dec-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121207 DTEND:20121210 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121204T162220 LAST-MODIFIED:20121204T162604 UID:4562@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Santa Photos at Photography By Steven Continues this Weekend DESCRIPTION: REMINDER: Santa Photos at Advertiser Photography by Steven at their Burien studio continue this weekend – Friday, Dec. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 9! Just click here to schedule your completely private photo session for your kids or family before Santa gets too busy. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in their Burien studio for two more weekends for private sessions: Friday December 7th – Sunday December 9th Friday December 14th – Sunday December 16th To schedule your private session in their "virtual line" for Santa for please use our online calendar. "Let us help to give your child a memory that will last a lifetime," they said. "With Packages starting at just $20 why would you want to wait in line at the mall??" Christmas cards are also available and ready for pick up in just a few days. For package pricing and to schedule your place in "line" click here. Photography by Steven is located at 243 SW 152nd Street in downtown Burien. For more information call 206-433-0988. LOCATION:243 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/12/04/reminder-santa-photos-at-photography-by-steven-continues-this-weekend/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121208 DTEND:20121209 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121204T161714 LAST-MODIFIED:20130102T154953 UID:4556@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Santa Claus is Coming to SeaTac for 6 Stops this Saturday, Dec. 8 DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_4559" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Click image to see larger version.[/caption] Santa Claus is coming to SeaTac this Saturday (Dec. 8) for six different "workshop" stops, sponsored by local firefighters for kids of all ages! "This Saturday, December 8, firefighters from Local 2919 and the Fire Explorers will be hosting Santa from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at various locations across the city," reads an announcement. Here are the details: WHO: Santa Claus, along with the City of SeaTac Fire Department. WHAT: The City of SeaTac Fire Department is pleased to announce the arrival of Santa Claus! WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, December 8: 9:00 a.m.: Fire Station 45: 2929 South 200th St. 10:00 a.m.: Madrona Elementary School Parking Lot: 20301 32nd Ave. S. 11:00 a.m.: Bow Lake Elementary School Parking Lot: 18237 42nd Ave. S. 1:00 p.m.: Fire Station 46: 3521 South 170th St. 2:00 p.m.: McMicken Elementary School Parking Lot: 3708 S. 168th St. 3:00 p.m.: SeaTac Community Center: 13735 24th Ave. S. DETAILS: For more information visit http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us. LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/12/04/santa-claus-is-coming-to-seatac-for-6-stops-this-saturday-dec-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121207 DTEND:20121210 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121201T094620 LAST-MODIFIED:20121201T094620 UID:4554@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:'Santa's First Magical Ride: The Musical' Premieres Friday, Dec. 7 DESCRIPTION: A local Author & Playwright have teamed up to create a new musical called “Santa’s First Magical Ride: The Musical” – a new tale about why Santa took that first magical ride and his life with the North Pole Elves – which premieres Friday, Dec. 7 and runs through Dec. 23. This musical features original music, songs and lively dance numbers, and was written by Ricky Gene Powell and Paul S. Carr III. The new show is being performed at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle during the three weekends just before Christmas. All tickets are $15, and can be obtained through Brown Paper Tickets. The musical is based on the book, “Santa’s First Magical Ride,” written by Paul S. Carr III and first published in December 2011. The book, written entirely in rhyme, tells the story of Santa’s birth and adoption by the North Pole Elves, his magical upbringing, and the story of his first magical sleigh ride. Ricky Gene Powell and Paul S. Carr III are both professional singers and musicians who combined Paul’s story with Ricky’s expertise as a playwright and director to create a charming new musical story with original bluegrass, celtic, and folk music that will make you want to dance along with the Elves. Bring cameras since children can visit with Santa afterwards and parents can take a free picture. Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets by calling 1-800-838-3006 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com. Interview arrangements and other information is available at www.yulestory.com, or by contacting Libby Carr, Executive Producer, at libby@yulestory.com; 206-938-8721. We also welcome groups and organizations who want to enjoy this experience together and we will promote their attendance on Brown Paper Tickets. Call Libby Carr (206-938-8721) for more info on how your group can celebrate by attending this event together. As a special incentive, if someone arranges for a group of 9 to attend, the 10th ticket is free. Call Libby for assistance in making these arrangements. Here are the details: WHAT: The premiere of “Santa’s First Magical Ride: The Musical” WHEN: Twelve performances on Dec 7-9; Dec 14-16; Dec 21-23 (2:00 PM Matinees on Sat & Sun & 7:00 PM Fri & Sat nights) WHERE: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center Theatre (West Seattle), 4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106 WHO: Written by Paul Carr & Ricky Gene Powell, Director: Ricky Gene Powell; Executive Producer: Libby Carr WHY: To present a fresh new Christmas musical that tells the story of where Santa came from as a young child and how he was raised by the North Pole Elves. Important questions like “How DO the reindeer fly?” (and much more), are finally answered. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Ignite, a local organization encouraging young girls to go into the sciences, technology and engineering. TICKETS: To purchase tickets, click here. LOCATION:4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA, United States, 98106 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/12/01/santas-first-magical-ride-the-musical-premieres-friday-dec-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121201 DTEND:20121202 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121130T073003 LAST-MODIFIED:20121129T225747 UID:4551@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Get FREE Photos with Santa at Prudential Northwest Realty's Office Saturday DESCRIPTION: Don't forget that you can get pictures taken with Santa for FREE this Saturday, Dec. 1 at Prudential Northwest Realty during Winterfest! Just drop by Prudential's office at 930 SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday for a free photo with jolly old St. Nick. For more information about Prudential Northwest Realty, visit their website here. LOCATION:930 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/11/30/get-free-photos-with-santa-at-prudential-northwest-realtys-office-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121201 DTEND:20121203 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121127T073039 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T204414 UID:4542@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:REMINDER: Santa Photos at Advertiser Photography By Steven Starts Saturday DESCRIPTION: REMINDER: Advertiser Photography by Steven will start taking Santa photos at their Burien studio beginning this weekend – Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2! Just click here to schedule your completely private photo session for your kids or family before Santa gets too busy. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in their Burien studio three weekends for private sessions: Saturday December 1st & Sunday December 2nd Friday December 7th – Sunday December 9th Friday December 14th – Sunday December 16th To schedule your private session in their "virtual line" for Santa for please use our online calendar. "Let us help to give your child a memory that will last a lifetime," they said. "With Packages starting at just $20 why would you want to wait in line at the mall??" Christmas cards are also available and ready for pick up in just a few days. For package pricing and to schedule your place in "line" click here. Photography by Steven is located at 243 SW 152nd Street in downtown Burien. For more information call 206-433-0988. LOCATION:243 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/11/27/reminder-santa-photos-at-advertiser-photography-by-steven-starts-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121126T175542 LAST-MODIFIED:20121128T152243 UID:4531@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SeaTac United Takes Soccer Indoors With Winter 'Futsal,' Starting Jan. 3 DESCRIPTION: Tired of the rain, wind and cold? Sign your kids up SeaTac United's Winter 'Futsal,' which begins Jan. 3 Futsal is a form of indoor soccer popularized in Brazil, and is cited as contributing to the youth development of their very skilled players. The game is played in a gymnasium using out-of-bounds lines and a special ball which is heavier and has little to no bounce. Futsal forces players to concentrate on ball skills, situational awareness and thinking ahead. SeaTac United's Winter Futsal incorporates a home practice system with Coerver Coaching instruction to give kids, ages 6-12, every chance to substantially improve their skills and field awareness. On December 12th, families will be given the home study program at the orientation meeting. The kids will have 3 weeks to practice at home before Futsal instruction starts on Jan. 3. Home study is done by following a 10-minute DVD routine, 3-5 times per week. This is intended to increase the young players' skill, enjoyment of the game, and their work ethic. Futsal sessions are on Thursdays at McMicken Elementary. There are two classes, one starting at 5:15 p.m., the other at 6:15 p.m.. Class assignments will be made at the orientation meeting, based on age and skill level. Finally, Coerver Coaching will provide professional instruction for the kids. The Winter Futsal program fees have been reduced through a generous sponsorship by California Pizza Kitchen. To register go to the SeaTac Community Center at 13735 24th Ave. S. in SeaTac, or call (206) 973.4680. For more information about Winter Futsal, Spring Soccer Academy, Summer Street Soccer, or Fall Soccer, visit www.seatacunited.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/11/26/seatac-united-takes-soccer-indoors-with-winter-futsal-starting-jan-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121201 DTEND:20121202 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121126T161151 LAST-MODIFIED:20130102T155004 UID:4527@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Annual Tyee Holiday Bazaar Offers Fun, Food and Crafts this Saturday, Dec. 1 DESCRIPTION:Students, staff and families associated with the schools at the Tyee Educational Complex have been gearing up to host the community at the annual Holiday Bazaar – coming this Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There's still room for Vendors too – cost is $50 per table – for more info, contact Alana at (206) 631-6460 or alana.vinther@highlineschols.org. The Bazaar offers something for everyone, all wrapped in a festive holiday atmosphere. Visitors can choose from: Holiday shopping – more than 100 vendors selling handmade and commercial items Holiday trees for sale – proceeds will support the Global Connections Wind Ensemble trip to perform at the Inauguration Music Festival in January Pictures with Santa Food vendors – breakfast, lunch, espresso stand Prize drawings Activities area for kids The student DECA group at Global Connections High School has taken the lead in creating this event. “We want to thank the Sea Tac Rotary Club for partnering with DECA to make this event possible,” said Alana Vinther, Marketing/DECA Teacher at Global Connections High School. Here are the details: WHAT: Annual Tyee Holiday Bazaar WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 1st 2012, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 4424 S. 188th Street SeaTac, WA 98188, Seatac, WA, 98188 (Tyee Education Complex – see map below) COST: Free to attend, $50.00 per table to be a vendor INFO: There will be over 100 booths filling thei Big gym, Small gym, as well as Cafeteria. VENDORS: Applications are still being accepted and with thousands of attendees coming each year, this is an opportunity you do not want to miss being a part of! The Holiday Bazaar features pictures with Santa, a Christmas tree sale, Prize drawing, a children’s activity center, Breakfast, and Lunch from our student store and drinks including an espresso stand that can be delivered directly to vendors table upon request. Also available is assistance carrying vendors items from car/table before and after Bazaar. We invite the community to come join us and get a head start on your Holiday shopping or have some fun selling your handmade and selected commercial items. Contact Global Deca now to get you application and send it in for being a vendor or click the link below (PDF file): http://www.highlineschools.org/global/Documents/BazaarApplication%202012.pdf View Larger Map LOCATION:4424 S. 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/11/26/annual-tyee-holiday-bazaar-offers-fun-food-and-crafts-this-saturday-dec-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121206 DTEND:20121207 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121121T204831 LAST-MODIFIED:20130102T155014 UID:4521@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:3 Local Business Organizations Holding Holiday Mixer on Thursday, Dec. 6 DESCRIPTION: Join members of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, Destination Des Moines, Discover Burien, and several other local Southwest King County organizations for a HUGE holiday mixer from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Thursday night, Dec. 1! "Expect a festive holiday ambiance, delicious local food, beverages, swingin' 60's musical entertainment by Joey Jewell, door prizes, Santa photos and more!" reads an announcement. "This is the Business After Hours not to miss!" An RSVP is required to attend – please RSVP here. There will also be a raffle fundraiser to send the Global Connections High School's Wind Ensemble to Washington, D.C. to play at the Presidential Inauguration Music Festival in January. According to recent reports, they have raised $27,000 of the $60,000 they need to make the trip. "We are welcoming the members of Destination Des Moines, Discover Burien, Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, Burien/White Center Rotary, Des Moines Rotary, White Center Business Community and City Councils from Normandy Park, Des Moines, Burien, SeaTac, and Tukwila," organizers added. Additional donations are being sought for drawing prizes, catering contributions and volunteers for set up and take down. If you would like to help please contact: Destination Des Moines - Katy Reynolds: kreynolds@desmoineswa.gov Discover Burien - Gina Bourdage: gina@discoverburien.com Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce - Brenna Arnesen: barnesen@swkcc.org WHEN: Thursday December 6, 2012, 5 – 7 p.m. WHERE: Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium, 22030 Cliff Avenue South, Building D, Des Moines, WA 98198 RSVP: Please RSVP on the SWKCC website http://swkingcowa.usachamber.com/custom2.asp?pagename=calendar&a=view&eid=101058 PLEASE NOTE: Google Maps may not direct to correct address. Please be advised to use alternative mapping. LOCATION:22030 Cliff Avenue South, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/11/21/3-local-business-organizations-holding-holiday-mixer-on-thursday-dec-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121129 DTEND:20121130 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121114T203031 LAST-MODIFIED:20130102T155022 UID:4496@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Lighting of the Christmas Tree will be Nov. 29 at SeaTac Community Center DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_4497" align="aligncenter" width="489"] Click image to see larger version.[/caption] The annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree will take place starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29 at the SeaTac Community Center. There will be live entertainment and festive fun for everyone: Entertainer Kellee Bradley ~ 5:30-6:30 p.m. ABC...123 Preschool Kids Perform ~ 6:30-7:00 p.m. Lighting of the Christmas Tree (Outside) ~ 7:00 p.m. In addition: Craft Projects ~ 5:30 p.m. Take your child’s picture with Santa ~ 5:30 p.m. Refreshments Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with your friends and community. The SeaTac Community Center is located at 13735 24th Ave. South in SeaTac (map below). View Larger Map LOCATION:13735 24th Ave. South, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/11/14/lighting-of-christmas-tree-will-be-thursday-nov-29-at-seatac-community-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121111 DTEND:20121112 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121109T154739 LAST-MODIFIED:20121109T154739 UID:4490@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Awesome Normandy Park Rambler DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is an awesome, freshly renovated modern rambler in Normandy Park! This home has so much charm you won't want to leave! With a new roof, furnace, floors (including refinished hardwood in living and dining rooms), granite counters, stainless appliances including gas cook top & double oven, trim, light & plumbing fixtures, interior & exterior paint, doors, landscaping...the list goes on! Oh, and did we mention it has an amazing indoor pool with a Rec Room and gas fireplace which leads out to a private courtyard? It even has the white picket fence! Click images to see larger versions: [gallery link="file" columns="1" size="medium"] Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 11, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 18024 3rd Ave SW, Normandy Park 98166 INFO: List Price: $399,950 MLS Number: 422701 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Year Built: 1962 Approximate House SqFt: 2,500 Lot SqFt: 8,548 Site Features: Bath Off Master Ceiling Fan(s) Dbl Pane/Storm Windw Dining Room French Doors Security System Skylights Marketing remarks: Awesome modern rambler freshly renovated in Normandy Park! This home has so much charm you won't want to leave! WHAT'S NEW? Roof, furnace, all the floors including refinished hardwood in living and dining rm, granite counters, stainless applnc's including gas cook top & double oven, trim, light & plumbing fixtures, interior & exterior paint, doors, landscaping...the list goes on! Amazing indoor pool w rec rm & gas frplc which leads out to private courtyard! It even has the white picket fence! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:18024 3rd Ave SW, Normandy Park, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/11/09/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-awesome-normandy-park-rambler/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121205 DTEND:20121206 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121104T215053 LAST-MODIFIED:20130102T155057 UID:4474@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: Help Kickstart a Film About a Local UFO Mystery Dec. 5 DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_54916" align="aligncenter" width="490"] This is a once-classified FBI document sent to J. Edgar Hoover about the Maury Island Incident. Click image to see larger version.[/caption] An historic, local UFO conspiracy tale has caught the attention of two area filmmakers, who plan on producing a film based on the incident and its tragic aftermath. "The Maury Island Incident," will be a film based on the true story of a man's UFO sighting claim near Maury Island on June 21, 1947. This often-overlooked incident happened just two days before Ken Arnold's Mount Rainier sighting, which spawned the phrase "flying saucers," and 16 days before the infamous Roswell crash. It also included what is considered by many experts to be the first "Men in Black" encounter as well. The film will be directed by Scott Schaefer (Founder/Publisher, South King Media/The SeaTac Blog; 3-time National Emmy winning Writer, "Bill Nye the Science Guy"), and Written by Steve Edmiston (“Crimes of the Past,” “A Relative Thing,” and local favorite "The Day My Parents Became Cool" – read our previous coverage of that film here). “When I worked in Hollywood, I directed for a UFO TV show called 'Sightings,'" Schaefer said. “I went into the job entirely skeptical about all of the crazy UFO-lore, but within two years of working on this program, I was no longer skeptical." "This is a great, somewhat overlooked local mystery," Edmiston added. "It’s a true story about an ordinary man's extraordinary decision to share what he’s seen, and the unanticipated, life-and-death costs of his choice.” Shooting is scheduled to begin June 21, 2013 – the 66th anniversary of the alleged sighting. HELP KICKSTART THE FILM AT A KICK-OFF PARTY DEC. 5! The team will be holding a kick-off party from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Tin Theater, (923 SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien), when they will share once-classified FBI and government documents about the case, explain what they need to make it, how people can help, and much more. PLEASE RSVP Since seating at the Tin Theater is limited, organizers are asking those interested in attend to please RSVP for the party by emailing info@mauryislandincident.com. Here's more info on the folks behind this new production from the film's website: STEVE EDMISTON, WRITER/PRODUCER Steve Edmiston works as an independent feature film screenwriter and producer. He is also an attorney with 25 years of experience practicing business, litigation intellectual property, and entertainment law. Edmiston is a frequent teacher, advisor, and speaker on film and film industry issues. He has shown his films at a variety of festivals including: Palm Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Seattle International Film Festival, Big Island Film Festival, Ashland and Port Townsend. Edmiston Wrote and Directed the award-winning short The Day My Parents Became Cool, which was shot entirely in the south Puget Sound area. Find more information on Edmiston’s screen credits and films, including cast information, trailer videos and release dates on IMDb. SCOTT SCHAEFER, DIRECTOR/PRODUCER Scott Schaefer is a three-time National Emmy Award winning Writer (Bill Nye the Science Guy, PBS/Disney) with over 27 years’ experience in media, including over 20 as a Director and Producer, six of which were spent in the trenches of Hollywood. His directing credits includes for the TV shows Penn & Teller:Bullsh*t! (Showtime) where he was nominated for a Directors Guild Award for Outstanding Directing in a Reality Show (2005), Sightings (a UFO show for Paramount Pictures), The Arsenio Hall Show (Paramount), Totally Hidden Video (Fox), The Late Show (Fox), Fox On-Air Promotions, Almost Live! (KING-TV, where he won 6 Local Emmy Awards) and many others in-between. Schaefer currently runs a network of six local blogs and an internet radio station for an area south of Seattle called South King Media, which includes the award-winning B-Town Blog. Find more information on him on his website or IMDB. LAURA BETH & SCOTT PETERSON, PRODUCERS Our first Investors, Laura Beth and Scott Peterson are longtime area residents whose company, SAFE Boats, makes high-speed aluminum boats in Gig Harbor for military, federal, state and local law enforcement, fire and rescue agencies throughout North America and around the world. NANCY PAPPAS BARNHART, PRODUCER An accomplished Advertising Manager, Nancy spent 15 years as Director of Corporate Communications & Media Relations for the McDonald’s Corporation, eleven years with Horizon Air and four years with The Bon Marche. Nancy was invited to join the management team at Highline Public Schools as interim Public Information Officer. Then in October 2001, she accepted the permanent role of the district’s Director of Human Resources. In September 2008, Nancy joined the Aviation High School staff as Program Director to dedicate time to design, develop and manage Career Readiness/Mentoring and Internships programs. In 2009, she received her Career & Technical Education teaching certificate and now, along with her role in the Career Readiness effort, she teaches Aviation Careers. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Maury Island is just about two miles from Des Moines, as the crow (or UFO) flies...[/caption] VIDEO: Here's a short video about the Maury Island UFO, produced by KING-TV's "Evening Magazine": [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qJ1P1Ejuig[/youtube] For more information on The Maury Island Incident film: WEBSITE: http://www.mauryislandincident.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/MauryIslandIncident FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/events/295603230557056/ LOCATION:923 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/11/04/save-the-date-help-kickstart-a-film-about-a-local-ufo-mystery-dec-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121104 DTEND:20121105 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121102T073025 LAST-MODIFIED:20121101T221353 UID:4467@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Brand New Home in Gregory Heights DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a superior quality new construction home in the Gregory Heights neighborhood of Burien. This home has a great room concept and also features a master on the main floor and ideal outdoor entertainment area. Main floor den could be a fifth bedroom. This home has all the high-end features including granite counter tops, hardwood floors, gorgeous cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, 9 high ceilings, 8 high doors. Large, private yard with extra parking possible. Home has a three car garage divided into a two bay and a one bay. Click images to see larger versions: [gallery link="file" columns="1" orderby="title" size="medium"] Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 4, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 16450 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $479,950 MLS Number: 399734 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Year Built: 2012 Approximate House SqFt: 2,492 Lot SqFt: 7,266 Site Features: Wet Bar Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room High Tech Cabling Vaulted Ceilings Pantry Walk-in Closet Marketing remarks: Completed before the Holidays! Superior quality new construction home has a great room concept and also features a master on the main floor and ideal outdoor entertainment area. Main floor den could be 5th bedroom. This home has all the high-end features including granite counter tops, hardwood floors, gorgeous cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, 9 high ceilings, 8 high doors. Large, private yard with extra parking possible. Home has a three car garage divided into a two bay and a one bay. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:16450 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/11/02/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-brand-new-home-in-gregory-heights-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121103 DTEND:20121104 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121029T132012 LAST-MODIFIED:20121029T132012 UID:4448@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Holiday Bazaar Coming to SeaTac Community Center Saturday, Nov. 3 DESCRIPTION:A Holiday Bazaar will be held at the SeaTac Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. "This is a great opportunity to pick up some holiday gifts or a little something for yourself," reads an announcement. "We expect to have 70+ vendors featuring a combination of hand crafted items, collectibles and commercial products. Take a break from shopping and have a bite to eat in the Cafe." WHAT: Holiday Bazaar WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012… 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. WHERE: SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac, 98168. LOCATION:13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/10/29/holiday-bazaar-coming-to-seatac-community-center-saturday-nov-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121028 DTEND:20121029 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121026T074437 LAST-MODIFIED:20121026T074437 UID:4424@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Brand New Home in Gregory Heights DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a superior quality new construction home in the Gregory Heights neighborhood of Burien. This home has a great room concept and also features a master on the main floor and ideal outdoor entertainment area. Main floor den could be a fifth bedroom. This home has all the high-end features including granite counter tops, hardwood floors, gorgeous cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, 9 high ceilings, 8 high doors. Large, private yard with extra parking possible. Home has a three car garage divided into a two bay and a one bay. Click images to see larger versions: [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="1" size="medium"] Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 28, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 16450 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $479,950 MLS Number: 399734 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Year Built: 2012 Approximate House SqFt: 2,492 Lot SqFt: 7,266 Site Features: Wet Bar Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room High Tech Cabling Vaulted Ceilings Pantry Walk-in Closet Marketing remarks: Completed before the Holidays! Superior quality new construction home has a great room concept and also features a master on the main floor and ideal outdoor entertainment area. Main floor den could be 5th bedroom. This home has all the high-end features including granite counter tops, hardwood floors, gorgeous cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, 9 high ceilings, 8 high doors. Large, private yard with extra parking possible. Home has a three car garage divided into a two bay and a one bay. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:16450 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/10/26/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-brand-new-home-in-gregory-heights/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121021 DTEND:20121022 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121019T075854 LAST-MODIFIED:20121019T075854 UID:4403@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Amazing 5BD Gregory Heights Home DESCRIPTION:NPB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is an amazing 5-bedroom home in Gregory Heights, designed for entertaining and large gatherings. Nestled at the end of a dead end street, this home is truly a getaway. You wont find a better value than this 5 bedroom, 2.75 bath, 2,520 sq ft home, priced at just $349,950. Gas heat, 2 fireplaces including one with a gas insert, wood floors, amazing master bedroom and newer furnace, electrical panel, and 30 year roof! Welcome Home! Click images to see larger versions: [gallery link="file" columns="1" orderby="title" size="medium"] Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 21, Noon – 4 p.m. WHERE: 1927 SW 163rd Place, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $349,950 MLS Number: 415700 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2.75 Year Built: 1968 Approximate House SqFt: 2,520 Lot SqFt: 8,880 Site Features: Wet Bar Bath Off Master Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Walk-in Closet Marketing remarks: Be here for the Holidays! You can enjoy the Holiday Season right here in this amazing home, designed for entertaining and large gatherings. Nestled at the end of a dead end street, this home is truly a getaway. You won't find a better value in all of Gregory Heights than this 5 bedroom, 2.75 bath, 2,520 sq ft home. Gas heat, 2 fireplaces including one with a gas insert, wood floors, amazing master bedroom and newer furnace, electrical panel, and 30 year roof! Welcome Home! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:1927 SW 163rd Place, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/10/19/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-amazing-5bd-gregory-heights-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121014 DTEND:20121015 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121012T073046 LAST-MODIFIED:20121011T210558 UID:4387@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Wonderful 3-BD Rambler in Des Moines DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a wonderful, 3-bedroom rambler on a great lot in Des Moines. With a light, bright living room with fireplace, dining room and modern kitchen, this home is priced to sell at just $189,000! Master bedroom has a bath and walk in closet, and there are two additional good sized bedrooms and full bath. It's move-in ready! Click images to see larger versions: [gallery link="file" columns="1" orderby="title" size="medium"] Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 14, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 24325 23rd Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198 INFO: List Price: $189,000 MLS Number: 401679 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.75 Year Built: 1983 Approximate House SqFt: 1,120 Lot SqFt: 7.500 Site Features: Cable TV Deck Fenced-Fully Sprinkler System Marketing remarks: Wonderful rambler on great lot. Light, bright living room with fireplace, dining room and modern kitchen. Master bedroom with bath and walk in closet. Glass slider to deck and fenced back yard. Two additional good sized bedrooms and full bath. Move in ready! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:24325 23rd Ave South, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/10/12/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-wonderful-3-bd-rambler-in-des-moines/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121117 DTEND:20121118 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121009T120235 LAST-MODIFIED:20121009T120235 UID:4380@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Advertiser Three Tree Montessori School Holding Open House Nov. 17 DESCRIPTION:Advertiser Three Tree Montessori School invites you to mark your calendars to schedule a visit – they're holding an Open House on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. – Noon. View the beautiful classrooms, gardens and playgrounds, and learn about Montessori programs for children ages one through twelve. The School is located in Burien at 220 SW 160th, near Sylvester Middle School. More info at their website here. Have you driven down SW 160th Street and wondered what was going on behind those whimsical columns? That warm ochre and brick colored building is the home of the Three Tree Montessori School. Profiled in the Harvard University video shown here (http://youtu.be/efCq_vHUMqs), this school was recently documented by the Department of Early Learning for use in training early educators, and is notably one of only two fully recognized Association Montessori Internationale (http://www.amiusa.org/) Schools in the state of Washington. What’s more, it is a vibrant non-profit community that is dedicated to the specific needs of every student, guiding each child to be inspired by their own curiosity. AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) recognition is considered by many to be the gold standard of Montessori schools, but choosing any school for your child can be overwhelming. There are so many possibilities (public, private, conventional, or alternative). It is arguably one of the most difficult decisions that you will make for your child. To help with the decision process Three Tree Montessori School provides relaxing tours to inquiring families. They answer questions, offer resources, and (surprisingly) encourage visitors to visit other local schools, as well as their own. What makes Three Tree Montessori School different from conventional schools is its commitment to the founding principles of Maria Montessori. Montessori is a traditional (since 1907 in Europe, and the mid-50s in the US) holistic education approach, designed to nurture the whole child. AMI Montessori programs focus on each child’s potential, providing hands-on experiences that nurture the love of learning. It emphasizes collaboration, self-expression, and self-motivation in a beautifully prepared environment which fosters respect, peace, joy and learning for life. To give you an idea of what Three Tree Montessori School is like, here’s a slideshow of photos: We spent time viewing Three Tree’s students at work. It wasn’t like any classroom we knew of, being products of public school, but it was fascinating and worth explaining to our readers who are interested in public school alternatives. The Toddler environments are charming to see, with two classrooms for ages 1½ to 2½ years old. Both environments are designed with toddler sized furniture, tools and instruments made of beautiful natural materials. With tiny working toddler sized toilets, wee little sinks, and a child’s garden with miniature hand tools. It was clear that each item had been thoughtfully placed for the success of every child. The rooms are conceived as an extension of the home, designed to meet the needs of each child and to foster independence, motor coordination and language acquisition. This is where young children experience their first structured contact with other children. We observed tea parties, biscuit-baking, painting and sweeping all performed with age appropriate tools. Next we were off to the Primary Program for ages 2 ½ - 6. We observed one of four primary classes. There is a teacher, an assistant, and a support staff. One of the basic tenets of Montessori theory is the multi-age classroom. Here students learn practical life, sensorial, cultural, math, language activities and of course, outdoor play. The materials, here too, are beautiful and hands on. Observation, experimentation, and kinesthetic learning are basic building blocks in the Montessori world. There isn’t a desk in sight; instead there are chairs, bookshelves, and tables that are sized appropriately. Some of the children were using floor mats and others worked standing up, or took their work to a table in the adjoining garden. Some were studying math and geography. They worked in groups or individually, with the older students mentoring the younger. There are no bells here, just a peaceful hum as they were busily engaged at their own pace. Finally we were welcomed into one of the two Elementary classrooms. Yes, welcomed. Two girls (class greeters) welcomed us and offered tea. There are two Elementary classrooms at Three Tree Montessori School. The Lower Elementary Classroom serves ages 6 – 9, and the upper Elementary serves children ages 9 – 12. Students were working in small groups. Elementary children are encouraged to explore their questioning minds and their imaginations. The ability to reason is at its greatest capacity in the child of this age. The elementary classroom is designed to be the stepping-off point into the universe. The study of language includes writing, reading and oral expression. Math includes arithmetic, geometry and algebra (and we’re talking little kids learning this stuff!). Once again, all this learning is done in a variety of classroom areas on the floor, in the garden, or at tables. After our tours of the classrooms were complete, we toured the gardens. Outdoor education is as important as indoor education at Three Tree Montessori School. Each age group has a spacious garden area planted just outside the classroom. We saw tidying, watering, and harvesting. Service to the earth and community are also priorities at this Washington Green School. Over the years, the children of Elementary have raised money for a Montessori school in Kenya, worked on ridding invasive species in the Duwamish Greenbelt, organized food drives for Northwest Harvest and holiday gift drives for the non-profit organization Baby Boutique, participated in the Burien Clean Sweep, and held a clothing drive for a local family who lost all their belongings in a fire. Three Tree Montessori School is a board run, non-profit school that has been steadily growing since 2003. It offers an impressively diverse student and teacher population. They work to keep classrooms balanced (with age, gender, ethnicity, ability, & personality). There are 148 students at the school with room for more. For more information about Three Tree Montessori School, please contact the school office at (206) 242-5100 or visit their website. LOCATION:220 SW 160th, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/10/09/advertiser-three-tree-montessori-school-holding-open-house-nov-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121028 DTEND:20121029 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121009T084903 LAST-MODIFIED:20121009T084903 UID:4368@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Enjoy Live Jazz Oct. 28 & Help Send Global Connections Band to Inauguration DESCRIPTION:A fundraiser concert to help send the Global Connections High School Wind Ensemble to the 2013 Presidential Inauguration Music Festival will be held from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 in the Copperleaf Restaurant at Cedarbrook Lodge in SeaTac. Global Connections is one of only four high school bands in the country invited to perform, without an audition, at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration Music Festival. The band is working hard to raise the $60,000 in travel expenses needed to make the dream of this trip a reality. Proceeds from An Evening of Jazz & Friends will directly support this once-in-a-lifetime experience for Wind Ensemble students. Attendees will enjoy the restaurant’s farm-to-table hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and cocktails. at the event, which includes entertainment, refreshments, and an auction. Guests will be entertained by the smooth sounds of Afro-Cuban jazz by Sonado, Gypsy jazz by the Pearl Django Trio, the Global Connections High School Wind Ensemble, and the Tyee Jazz Ensemble. Tickets for this special evening are $100 per person and can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/275468. Direct, tax-deductible donations can also be made at http://bit.ly/Qgqwla. Cedarbrook Lodge, Highline Schools Foundation, and SeaTac Rotary have joined together to help the Wind Ensemble youth by presenting An Evening of Jazz and Friends. “This trip is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity our students never imagined possible,” said Global Connections High School Principal Rick Harwood. “Nearly 80 percent of our students live in poverty and many are children of immigrants who came to America for a better life. To be able to participate in one of the most significant events in American society is huge. I am so grateful to our community for its support for our fabulous students.” Cedarbrook Lodge is located at 18525 36th Avenue South in SeaTac. LOCATION:18525 36th Avenue South, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/10/09/enjoy-live-jazz-oct-28-help-send-global-connections-band-to-inauguration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121011 DTEND:20121012 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121009T061823 LAST-MODIFIED:20121009T061823 UID:4366@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Breast Cancer 101 Awareness Event is Thursday in Tukwila DESCRIPTION: A seminar called 'Breast Cancer 101: How to catch it, How to treat it, How to beat it!' will be held Thursday, Oct. 11 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Rainier Cancer Center in Tukwila. This free event will feature Dr. James Brashears, MD, Radiation Oncologist and Medical Director of Rainier Cancer Center, who will discuss the different types of breast cancer, tools for early detection and staging, the latest in breast cancer fighting technologies and how to work with your doctor to determine the most effective means of treatment for you. Here are the details: WHAT: Breast Cancer 101: How to catch it, How to treat it, How to beat it! WHEN: Thursday, October 11, 2012 4-6 p.m. WHERE: Rainier Cancer Center, 200 Andover Park E, Suite 3, Tukwila, WA 98188 RSVP: Kindly RSVP to 206-922-6400 or jallen@sightlinehealth.com. LOCATION:200 Andover Park E, Suite 3, Tukwila, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/10/09/breast-cancer-101-awareness-event-is-thursday-in-tukwila/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121011 DTEND:20121012 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121008T190907 LAST-MODIFIED:20121008T191119 UID:4363@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Advertiser Bridge Park Retirement Community Holding Chili Cook-Off Thursday DESCRIPTION:Taste of Bridge Park Chili Cook-Off: Thursday, October 11th 11am – 12pm It’s getting brisk outside and there is no better way to warm up than by enjoying hot chili! Bridge Park Retirement is challenging their chefs and cooks to a Chili Cook-Off and you get to be the judge of which Chef reigns supreme! Afterwards, join us for a complimentary lunch and enjoy with your choice of chili with a twist! To Attend Any of These Events Please RSVP by Calling 206-938-6394. Bridge Park Retirement Community is located at 3204 SW Morgan Street in West Seattle. For more information, visit their website here. LOCATION:3204 SW Morgan Street, West Seattle, WA, United States, 98126 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/10/08/advertiser-bridge-park-retirement-community-holding-chili-cook-off-oct-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121007 DTEND:20121008 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121005T102753 LAST-MODIFIED:20121005T102753 UID:4346@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Like-New 3-BD Near Saltwater Park! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a like-new and absolutely turnkey ready 3-bedroom home near Saltwater State Park! The main bathroom has all-new tile surround and tile floors. The kitchen has brand new stainless appliances including fridge, gas range, microwave and dishwasher. This home is on a corner lot with a fully fenced backyard, and also how a nice outbuilding for storage. With a newer roof, vinyl windows, brand new carpet, interior & exterior paint, this home is priced to sell at just $209,950! Click images to see larger versions: [gallery size="medium" size="medium" size="medium" link="file" order="DESC" columns="1" orderby="title" size="medium"] Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. WHERE: 26014 14th Place S, Des Moines, WA 98198 INFO: List Price: $209,950 MLS Number: 407666 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1967 Approximate House SqFt: 1,300 Lot SqFt: 8,400 Site Features: Bath Off Master Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Fenced-Partially Outbuildings Patio RV Parking Marketing remarks: Wow! This is like new and absolutely turn key ready! Newer roof & vinyl windows. Brand new carpet, interior & exterior paint. Main bth all new tile surround & tile flrs. New interior drs, dr knobs & light fixtures. All brand new stainless kitchen appliances including fridge, GAS range, micro & dishwasher. Nice washer & dryer also stay! New garage dr, corner lot & fully fenced backyrd. Nice outbuilding for storage. Living room PLUS family rm w cozy wood frplace. Rambler w gas ht, H2O & much more! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:26014 14th Place South, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/10/05/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-like-new-3-bd-near-saltwater-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20121004T214513 LAST-MODIFIED:20121008T063407 UID:4341@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Are You Ready to Trot? Here's this Weekend's Burien Brot Trot Schedule DESCRIPTION:The 3rd annual Burien Brat Trot is this weekend, starting with a Team Pub Crawl Friday night, registration and packet pickup on Saturday, and finishing with the big race on Sunday! IMPORTANT – the last chance to register ONLINE (and save $5) for both the PUB CRAWL or the RACE is today – Thursday, Oct. 4 – online registration closes tonight (Thursday, Oct. 4) at 11:59 p.m.! (You can register in person Saturday though – but prices go up!) Here's the full schedule: FRIDAY, OCT. 5: The Burien Brat Trot TEAM Pub Crawl! 6 p.m. – Closing: A new twist on the old crawl. Register as an individual by clicking here (online registration only available until tonight at 11:59 p.m.), form teams of two or more, and arrive at the Tin Theater between 6 and 7 p.m. Friday night to receive your instructions! Great prizes for teams who earn them! 21 and over only please. Special shout-outs go out to: The Tin Room 913 “The Place Next Door” Mark Restaurant and Bar Filberto's Italian Restaurant C.C.'s Lounge Mick Kelly's Irish Pub Elliot Bay Brewhouse & Pub Hobnobber Tavern Bison Creek Pizza SATURDAY, OCT. 6: PACKET and RACE SHIRT PICK UP and IN-PERSON REGISTRATION! Noon – 5 p.m.: On the Southgate Masonic Hall Lawn, at the corner of 10th Ave SW and SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien. It is highly recommended to pick up your packets and shirts at this time. Stay and have a beer at the adjacent CHARITY BEER GARDEN sponsored by the Southgate Masonic Hall. LIVE MUSIC in the Beer Garden from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.! SUNDAY, OCT. 7: RACE DAY! 10 a.m. – Noon: late registration available! 1 p.m.: 5k Race Start at the corner of 10th SW and SW 152nd 1:40 p.m.: 1-mile Race Start at Lake Burien School Park Shuttle Provided from Olde Burien (10th Ave SW and SW 151st)to Lake Burien Park - starting at NOON. Leaves approximately ever 15 minutes. RACE COURSE MAP: Following the race - the BURIEN BRAT TROT BAVARIANFEST: Mainstage entertainment: The Three Tree Point Blues Band Kids' Stage entertainment: Goofy Foot (a band made up of Highline Public School Students!) 3 Beer Gardens, Sausages, Food Vendors, Giveaways, Bouncy Toy, Public Art Project, Kids' Art activities, Race Awards, Raffle drawings ... a Burien Brat Trot Bavarian Celebration! VIDEO Last year we convinced Brat Trot runner Brent Volle to stick a GoPro HD video camera on his head – allowing you to see the entire 5K race from his viewpoint! Be sure to watch until the end for the final sprint with his son Max to the Finish Line: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbki53PwRYQ[/youtube] LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/10/04/are-you-ready-to-trot-heres-this-weekends-burien-brot-trot-schedule/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121006 DTEND:20121007 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120928T112508 LAST-MODIFIED:20121008T063416 UID:4318@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:City of SeaTac's Fall Recycling Collection Event will be Saturday, Oct. 6 DESCRIPTION:The City of SeaTac's Fall Recycling Collection Event For King County Residents will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 at the Tyee Educational Complex Parking Lot, located at 
4424 South 188th Street. The event will run from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Rainbarrels will be available for purchase ($25) by SeaTac residents. A Food Drive will also be held. Please bring non-perishable food donations for the Highline Area Food Bank! Here are the details: No yard debris accepted. No vehicles may enter after 3 p.m. No commercial loads allowed. No flat bed or dump trucks allowed. We reserve the right to refuse over- sized, commercial, contaminated, excessive, or unacceptable loads. For event information, alternative formats, or disability accommodations call 206.973.4763. TTY Relay: 711. Appliances & Scrap Metals: Washers, dryers, stoves, hot water tanks, empty bbqs, lawnmowers, microwaves, auto parts, cast iron, steel. Remove all fluids or liquids. No propane tanks. No car bodies. No air conditioners or items with chemicals. Batteries: Car, truck and marine lead acid batteries. Household alkaline, rechargeable and button batteries. Please sort large quantities by type. All Fluorescent Tubes/Bulbs: Limit 10 per vehicle. Oil, Oil Filters & Antifreeze: Motor oil, oil filters, diesel fuel, kerosene, antifreeze, transmission & steering fluids. Do not mix fluids. No gas or brake fluid. Refrigerators & Freezers: ***$20 for each - cash only*** Tires: Auto & motorcycle tires. Tires with rims allowed. Limit 10 per vehicle. Electronics: Cell phones, printers, keyboards, fax machines, scanners, VCRs, CD/DVD players and stereos. No TVs, computers, laptops, or monitors. (These are recycled through the E-Cycle Washington program (please see other side of flyer). EPS Styrofoam and Packing Peanuts: Make sure the EPS (look for the #6 or EPS inside the recycling symbol) is clean and free of any plastic film, cardboard, hard plastics, screws or metal. Dirty or wet EPS will not be accepted. Packing peanuts need to be in a box or bag. No food containers. Clothing & Household Items: Clothing (all types, sizes) & reusable household items in good condition and useable “as is”. No furniture or items needing repair. If not accepted, you must take them back. Donations benefit Northwest Center. Tax receipts available. Confidential Material Shredding: 9 AM - 1PM only. LeMay Mobile Shredding will be providing secure document destruction services. Limited to 3 boxes per vehicle. RAIN BARREL SALE - at Event Site 9 AM to Noon or until they are sold! SeaTac Residents Only Please bring proof of residency. $25 each, cash only - limit TWO (2) per customer (subsidized by City of SeaTac & King County) SeaTac Domestic Violence (DV) Task Force FOOD DRIVE for HIGHLINE FOOD BANK 9 AM to 3 PM Bring canned & non-perishable food, diapers, toilet paper, soap, pet food & laundry detergent. For information on the DV Task Force, call Chris with SeaTac’s DV Prevention Program 206.973.4933. LOCATION:4424 South 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/09/28/city-of-seatacs-fall-recycling-collection-event-will-be-saturday-oct-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120923 DTEND:20120924 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120921T072206 LAST-MODIFIED:20120921T072206 UID:4307@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Charming Custom-Built 4-BD Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a charming custom-built Normandy Park home on a shy acre surrounded by the waterfront Marine View Park. Walk to the beach the and the award-winning Marvista Elementary School. This home has 4 bedrooms (3 on the same floor!) and 2 bathrooms. The main floor features an updated kitchen, dining room, living room and bonus room with deck overlooking the huge private back yard. The lower level has a rec room and 4th bedroom, perfect for guests. Hardwood floors, built ins & tons of storage! 2-car garage, all on a piano key waterfront lot. Here are the details (click images to see larger versions): WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 23: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 20905 Marine View Dr SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $425,000 MLS Number: 405022 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1.75 Year Built: 1954 Approximate House SqFt: 2,350 Lot SqFt: 18,630 Site Features: Wired for Generator Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Skylights Cable TV Deck Fenced-Partially Gas Available High Speed Internet Marketing remarks: Charming custom built home on shy acre surrounded by waterfront Marine View Park. Walk to the beach & award winning Marvista Elementary School. This home has 4 bedroom (3 on the same floor!) and 2 bathrooms. The main floors features an updated kitchen, dining room, living room and bonus room with deck overlooking the huge private back yard. The lower level has a rec room and 4th bedroom perfect for guests. Hardwood floors, built ins & tons of storage! 2 car garage & piano key waterfront lot. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:20905 Marine View Dr SW, Normandy Park, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/09/21/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-charming-custom-built-4-bd-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120920 DTEND:20120921 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120918T135829 LAST-MODIFIED:20120918T135829 UID:4277@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Sign-up for Cancer Prevention Study at Advertiser Matt Griffin YMCA Thursday DESCRIPTION:Advertiser Matt Griffin YMCA is holding a sign-up event for a Cancer Prevention Study this Thursday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. "What if you could prevent even one family from hearing the words 'you have cancer'?" reads an announcement. "What if you could help save lives from cancer and give people more of their most precious resource: TIME? More time with family and friends, to help create a world with more memories, more celebrations...and more birthdays." This year, everyone can join the movement to help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by enrolling in the American Cancer Society's research study, called Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). "Join the movement for less cancer and more birthdays. Sign up today at www.cps3seattle.org." Make sure to bring friends with you when you show up Thursday to change the world. And tell everyone you know about this historic opportunity to save lives and fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in your community. Here's more info from the www.cps3seattle.org website: To be eligible to enroll in CPS-3, men and women should: be between 30 and 65 years old have no personal history of cancer (this does not include basal or squamous cell skin cancer) be willing to make a long-term commitment to the study which simply involves completing periodic follow-up questionnaires. The goal of CPS-3 is to better understand ways to prevent cancer. Once a person has cancer, the body has been affected by the disease, treatment, and/or lifestyle changes as a result of the diagnosis. For this reason, we strongly encourage individuals without a history of cancer to enroll. Enrollment is free and will take place at various locations throughout Seattle during September, 2012. To schedule your 30-minute enrollment appointment, find and click on the location most convenient for you from the list below. Study participation typically involves: reading and signing an informed consent form completing a survey providing a waist circumference measurement providing a small blood sample (similar to a doctor’s visit) Upon completion of these steps, we will send periodic follow-up surveys to update your information and annual newsletters with study updates and results. Matt Griffin YMCA is located at 3595 S. 188th Street in SeaTac; phone: 206.244.5880. For more information, visit www.cps3seattle.org or call 425-322-1115. LOCATION:3595 S. 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/09/18/sign-up-for-cancer-prevention-study-at-advertiser-matt-griffin-ymca-thursday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120929T080000 DTEND:20120929T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120914T140745 LAST-MODIFIED:20121008T063441 UID:4258@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Got Drugs? DEA National Pharmaceutical Take-Back Day is Sept. 29 DESCRIPTION:The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and participating local law enforcement are coordinating a nationwide drug “take back” day at the SeaTac City Hall on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This one-day event will provide residents with a no-cost, anonymous collection of unwanted or expired medicines. Why Take Back Your Meds? All medicines that your family and pets use should be properly disposed of at a drug take-back program. Medicine take-back programs are the only secure and environmentally sound way to dispose of leftover and expired medicines. Reduce access to medicines for misuse Prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem in the country. In Washington State 11% of teens use prescription medicines for non-medical reasons, a rate among the highest in the nation. Over half of teens abusing medicines get them from a family member or friend, often without their knowledge. Reduce potential for accidental poisonings Unwanted medicines left in the home endanger our children, seniors and pets. Over half of the 37,000 calls to the Washington Poison Center in 2009 were for young children poisoned by medicines found at home. The elderly are also at risk of accidental poisonings and human medications are the leading cause of pet poisoning. Reduce medicines in the environment. Don’t flush! Don’t trash! Flushing drugs send them into our waters. Throwing them in the garbage makes them available for others to take and use and can still get into the environment. Take-back programs are the only secure, environmentally sound way to dispose of unwanted medicines. LOCATION:4800 S 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/09/14/got-drugs-dea-national-pharmaceutical-take-back-day-is-sept-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120915 DTEND:20120917 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120914T081938 LAST-MODIFIED:20120914T082029 UID:4255@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Fauntleroy Rambler on Corner Lot DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a very nice one-level entry, two-bedroom Rambler on a corner lot in the Fauntleroy neighborhood of West Seattle. This 1700 square foot home offers an extra large master bedroom with 3/4 bath, an additional bedroom as well as office space. The large living area has a fireplace and new windows, as well as carpet. There is also "engineered hardwood" under all carpeted areas. Huge kitchen has a cooking island and breakfast bar, and opens up to a dining room area with sliders to the back yard area. This Open House will take place on two days this weekend – Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 9051 36th Ave SW, West Seattle, WA 98126 INFO: List Price: $425,000 MLS Number: 404148 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1.75 Year Built: 1978 Approximate House SqFt: 1,720 Lot SqFt: 7,000 Site Features: Cable TV Fenced-Fully Gas Available Outbuildings Patio RV Parking Sprinkler System Marketing remarks: Very nice one level entry rambler on corner lot. This 1700 square foot home offers an extra large master bedroom with 3/4 bath, an additional bedroom as well as office space. Large living area with fireplace and new windows and carpet (engineered hardwood under all carpeted areas). Huge kitchen with cooking island and breakfast bar opens up to dining room area and sliders to the back yard area. First Open Saturday and Sunday 9/15 and 9/16 1-4:00. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:9051 36th Ave SW, West Seattle, WA, United States, 98126 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/09/14/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-fauntleroy-rambler-on-corner-lot/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120912T063301 LAST-MODIFIED:20120912T083917 UID:4242@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Global Connections Band to Perform at Inauguration, But Needs $60,000 to Go DESCRIPTION:The Global Connections High School Wind Ensemble has been invited to participate in the 2013 Presidential Inauguration Music Festival in Washington D.C. and attend the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony – but they need to raise $60,000 to attend. The Global Connections band, based at the Tyee campus in SeaTac, is one of only four in the country invited to participate with no audition, by recommendation of a national adjudicator. “Some of our students have never been out of this community. This is an opportunity they never imagined possible,” said Principal Rick Harwood. “Many are children of immigrants who came to America for a better life. To be able to participate in one of the most significant events in American society is huge.” Nearly eight out of ten Global Connections students live in poverty. The 37 students in the wind ensemble must raise $60,000 in order to make the trip. If they can raise the money, students will perform in the Presidential Inauguration Music Festival and one other venue hosting an inaugural event; witness the Oath of Office and presidential address in the National Mall; tour the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, and the M.L. King Memorial; visit Smithsonian Museums; attend a performance at the Kennedy Center; and go to the Inauguration Social Celebration. HOW YOU CAN HELP! Community members can help students reach their fundraising goal by making a tax-deductible donation online here, or by check, marked GCHS Band to: Highline Schools Foundation 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien, WA 98166 Or purchase a ticket to "A Night of Friends and Jazz" on Sunday, October 28, 6:00-8:00 p.m at Cedarbrook Lodge, with Afro-Cuban jazz by Sonando, with farm-to-table hors d’oeuvres, wine, and cocktails. Tickets are $100, and are available online here. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/09/12/global-connections-band-invited-to-perform-at-inauguration-seeking-to-raise/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120909 DTEND:20120910 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120907T075911 LAST-MODIFIED:20120907T075911 UID:4235@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Better Than New Custom Seahurst Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a better-than-new custom built 4-bedroom home in beautiful Seahurst! With a gourmet kitchen that has slab granite, a gas oven, stainless appliances, huge island, tons of cabinet space with self-closing drawers, this home is amazing. Elegant touches throughout include crown molding, recessed lighting/ceiling and an awesome wine room large enough to entertain guests! Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 9, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 14459 24th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $629,950 MLS Number: 398439 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Year Built: 2004 Approximate House SqFt: 2,620 Lot SqFt: 14,560 Site Features: Wine Cellar Bath Off Master Built-In Vacuum Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room French Doors Sauna Security System Vaulted Ceilings Walk-in Closet Marketing remarks: Better than new custom built home in beautiful Seahurst. This is special! Gourmet kitchn w slab granite, gas oven, stainless applncs, huge island, tons of cabinet space w self closing drawers. Elegant touches throughout including crown molding, recessed lighting/ceiling & awesome wine rm large enough to entertain guests! 5 piece master bth w soaking tub, walk in closet & a private sauna off 4th bedrm! Large trex deck, beautiful landscaping, story book gazebo, circular drive & the list goes on. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:14459 24th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/09/07/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-better-than-new-custom-seahurst-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120902 DTEND:20120903 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120831T073016 LAST-MODIFIED:20120830T212041 UID:4218@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Impeccable 3-BD North Hill Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is an impeccable, 3-bedroom North Hill home that boasts pride of ownership. This home has an updated kitchen with gas cooking, large cozy family room with fireplace, and the Master bedroom has its own bath. With a professionally landscaped design with underground irrigation system, covered patio with skylight. Enjoy spacious living with wood-wrapped picture windows throughout, that make this home light and airy. This is a home you won't want to miss! Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 2, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 211 S 197th St, Des Moines, WA 98148 INFO: List Price: $247,500 MLS Number: 395007 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.75 Year Built: 1953 Approximate House SqFt: 1,780 Lot SqFt: 9,750 Site Features: Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Skylights Cable TV Fenced-Partially Gas Available High Speed Internet Patio Sprinkler System Marketing remarks: Impeccable North Hill home boasts pride of ownership. Convenient location to shopping and freeways. Professionally landscaped design with underground irrigation system,covered patio w/skylight. Spacious living w/wood wrapped picture windows throughout make this home light and airy. Three bedroom, Updated kitchen with gas cooking,Large cozy family room with fireplace. Master bedroom w/ bath. Double attached garage and tons of storage. Too much to mention. This is a home you wont want to miss! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:211 S 197th Street, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98148 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/08/31/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-impeccable-3-bd-north-hill-home-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120826 DTEND:20120827 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120824T073047 LAST-MODIFIED:20120823T211836 UID:4210@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Gorgeous, Shimmering Shorewood Waterfront DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a gorgeous, shimmering waterfront and classic Northwest Architecture home in Shorewood! This is a rare opportunity to own Architects' "Tucker & Shields," designers of the famous Canlis Restaurant. Soaring window-walls bring nature indoors, along with a captivating entrance, unobstructed Puget Sound views – all bathed in sunlight. Level entry, abundant guest parking, 60-foot waterfront, sandy beach, tidelands. Privacy, seclusion & serenity; easy Seattle & Airport commute! Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 26, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 12139 Shorewood Dr SW, Burien, WA 98146 INFO: List Price: $1,249,950 MLS Number: 393460 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1.75 Year Built: 1957 Approximate House SqFt: 2,940 Lot SqFt: 18,673 Site Features: Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room French Doors High Tech Cabling Hot Tub/Spa Jetted/Soaking Tub Security System Skylights Vaulted Ceilings Pantry Walk-in Closet Marketing remarks: Shimmering Waterfront & Classic NW Architecture magically merge in this outstanding Shorewood contemporary home. Rare opportunity to own Architects Tucker & Shields; designers of famous Canlis Restaurant! Soaring window-walls bring nature indoors. Captivating entrance, unobstructed Puget Sound views, bathed in sunlight. Level entry, abundant guest parking, 60ft waterfront, sandy beach, tidelands. Privacy, seclusion & serenity; easy Seattle & Airport commute. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:12139 Shorewood Dr SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98146 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/08/24/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-gorgeous-shimmering-shorewood-waterfront/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120819 DTEND:20120820 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120818T080547 LAST-MODIFIED:20120818T080547 UID:4207@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Impeccable 3-BD North Hill Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is an impeccable, 3-bedroom North Hill home that boasts pride of ownership. This home has an updated kitchen with gas cooking, large cozy family room with fireplace, and the Master bedroom has its own bath. With a professionally landscaped design with underground irrigation system, covered patio with skylight. Enjoy spacious living with wood-wrapped picture windows throughout, that make this home light and airy. This is a home you won't want to miss! Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 19, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 211 S 197th St, Des Moines, WA 98148 INFO: List Price: $247,500 MLS Number: 395007 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.75 Year Built: 1953 Approximate House SqFt: 1,780 Lot SqFt: 9,750 Site Features: Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Skylights Cable TV Fenced-Partially Gas Available High Speed Internet Patio Sprinkler System Marketing remarks: Impeccable North Hill home boasts pride of ownership. Convenient location to shopping and freeways. Professionally landscaped design with underground irrigation system,covered patio w/skylight. Spacious living w/wood wrapped picture windows throughout make this home light and airy. Three bedroom, Updated kitchen with gas cooking,Large cozy family room with fireplace. Master bedroom w/ bath. Double attached garage and tons of storage. Too much to mention. This is a home you wont want to miss! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:211 S 197th Street, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98148 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/08/18/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-impeccable-3-bd-north-hill-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120812 DTEND:20120813 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120810T071616 LAST-MODIFIED:20120810T071616 UID:4172@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Beautifully-Updated Home, just $182,500 DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a beautifully-updated, modern home that is move-in ready and priced to sell at just $182,500. Enjoy gleaming hardwood floors that add elegance and easy care to your daily routine. Maple cabinets and Sonata Stone counters, accented with tile back splash, will welcome the chef to his/her new kitchen, while guests watch on from the dining room and breakfast bar. This home has two large bedrooms, updated bath, deck and garden space. Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 12, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 24508 13th Ave South, Des Moines, WA 98198 INFO: List Price: $182,500 MLS Number: 390406 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1.00 Year Built: 1977 Approximate House SqFt: 1,040 Site Features: Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Skylights Marketing remarks: This beautifully updated, modern home is move-in ready. Enjoy the gleaming hardwood floors adding elegance and easy care to your daily routine. The maple cabinets & Sonata Stone counters, accented with tile back splash, will welcome the chef to his/her new kitchen while guests watch on from the dining room & breakfast bar. Two large bedrooms, updated bath, deck and garden space. RV parking available. Lovely club house, swimming pool and senior activities to enjoy. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:24508 13th Ave South, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/08/10/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-beautifully-updated-home-just-182500/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120811 DTEND:20120812 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120809T175311 LAST-MODIFIED:20120809T175311 UID:4169@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Bridge Park Retirement Community Holding Summer Bazaar Saturday, Aug. 11 DESCRIPTION:Advertiser Bridge Park Retirement Community will be holding a Summer Bazaar on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There will be music, craft tables, food carts and lots of garage sale tables! Come and meet your new neighbors and Friends for some outdoor fun. Bridge Park Retirement Community is located at 3204 SW Morgan Street in West Seattle. LOCATION:3204 SW Morgan Street, Seattle, WA, United States, 98126 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/08/09/bridge-park-retirement-community-holding-summer-bazaar-saturday-aug-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120808 DTEND:20120809 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120808T093139 LAST-MODIFIED:20120808T204155 UID:4163@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:FREE Concert from Boys of Greenwood Glen TONIGHT at N. SeaTac Park DESCRIPTION: REMINDER: Burien's "Music in the Park" series continues tonight (Wednesday, Aug. 8) starting at 6:30 p.m. at North SeaTac Park with a FREE performance from the Boys of Greenwood Glen. Calling themselves "...a drinking band with an Irish problem!" the Boys of Greenwood Glen explore the roots of American music Bluegrass, Old Time, and a bit o’ the Irish. North SeaTac Park is located at 128th & Des Moines Memorial Drive (directions). THURSDAY NIGHT AT LAKE BURIEN SCHOOL PARK And don't forget – Verlee for Ransom will be playing Alternative Pop Rock FREE at Thursday night's concert (Aug. 9) at Lake Burien Memorial School Park starting at 6:30 p.m.! We’re proud again to be a Sponsor, and encourage all residents to come out and enjoy great FREE music, courtesy Burien Parks. LOCATION:128th & Des Moines Memorial Drive, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/08/08/enjoy-free-music-from-the-boys-of-greenwood-glen-tonight-at-n-seatac-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120819 DTEND:20120820 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120803T112505 LAST-MODIFIED:20120901T113647 UID:4143@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Enjoy Full Tilt Ice Cream with Ciscoe Morris at Highline SeaTac Garden Aug. 19 DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_50247" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Click image to see larger version.[/caption] Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden will be presenting its 6th annual Ice Cream Social and 10th Anniversary Party on Sunday, Aug. 19, with special guest celeb gardener Ciscoe Morris, along with free Full Tilt ice cream for the first 300 guests. In honor of their 10th anniversary, Ciscoe's topic this year will be "Ciscoe's Top Ten Garden Do's and Don'ts!" New sponsor Full Tilt Ice Cream will be providing free locally-produced gourmet Ice Cream to the first 300 guests. "Join us in the garden on Sunday, August 19th for our 6th annual Ice Cream Social, which this year coincides with our 10th anniversary," reads an announcement. "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, and is the author of the best-selling garden tome, 'Ask Ciscoe.' Here's what else is on the agenda: 2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 12:00 p.m. Silent Auction Opens, Ice Cream available 1:30 p.m. Ciscoe's talk 30 minutes after Ciscoe finishes: Silent Auction closes Other events include: Silent Auction! Bid on a variety of great items, including: Five pots donated by Aw Pottery and personally planted by Ciscoe with plants provided by T&L Nursery. 10 designer pots donated by Aw Pottery and planted by local nurseries and designers, including Clinton Bamboo, Furney's Nursery, Minter's Earlington Greenhouse, Village Green Perennial Nursery, West Seattle Nursery, HBGF, Design of the Times, and Dogwood Design. Check out these pots from our 2010 event: Dinner for 6 at 909 Coffee and Wine in Burien. Grab 5 of your friends and feast on a 3 course meal served family style from the always inventive kitchen of Chef Frank Ricci; includes one appetizer, entree, and dessert per person. This is a fabulous auction item; the cuisine at 909 has been given Ciscoe's highest rating, 4 Brussels Sprouts! (Sorry, alcohol not included; but an impressive inventory is available for purchase, including a first-class wine list and creative cocktails from their adjoining lounge, "913: the Place Next Door".) Dinner and a Movie for Two at the Tin Room and Tin Theater ($100 gift card). Treat yourself and a pal to an evening of entertainment at Ciscoe's favorite B-town watering hole, and then catch a film at Burien's very own Tin-sel town, the Tin Theater. Or just blow it all on 9 Classic Burgers with their irresistible Tin Fries. It's your decision... Burien Pub Crawl; includes $70 worth of gift cards from Vino Bello, Mick Kelly's Irish Pub, and Hey, Paison! Start your tour with appetizers and wine by the glass at Vino Bello, Burien's premier wine bar. Then pop across the street for the best cheese steak west of Philly at Hey, Paison! Top off the evening by waddling down the block to Mick Kelly's Irish Pub for a pint of Guinness and one of their famous desserts. Also works in reverse order. (Designated driver not included and highly recommended! Even if you don't consume any libations, you'll be too stuffed with delicious food to drive!) LOCATION:13735 24th Ave South, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/08/03/enjoy-full-tilt-ice-cream-with-ciscoe-morris-at-highline-seatac-garden-aug-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120805 DTEND:20120806 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120803T085926 LAST-MODIFIED:20120803T085926 UID:4139@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Beautiful View Home in Federal Way DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a beautiful view home that has everything your heart could desire! With large spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and walls of windows, this home is perfect to show off the Sound and Territorial views from every room. Kitchen/great room is so large you could hold a dance in it. Wraparound decks overlook a luscious yard with a fabulous in-ground pool, hot tub and patios. Open and bright lower level has a huge rec room, family room and 2 office rooms. Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 5, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 28614 8th Place S, Federal Way, WA 98003 INFO: List Price: $625,000 MLS Number: 387676 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.75 Year Built: 1979 Approximate House SqFt: 3,460 Lot Square Footage: 9,896 Site Features: Wet Bar Bath Off Master Built-In Vacuum Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Hot Tub/Spa Skylights Vaulted Ceilings Marketing remarks: All the beauty the Northwest has to offer. This beautiful view home has everything your heart could desire. Large Spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and walls of windows to show off the Sound and Territorial views from every room. Kitchen/great room is so large you could hold a dance in it. Wraparound decks overlook the luscious yard with a fabulous in-ground pool, hot tub and patios. Open and bright lower level has a huge rec room, family room and 2 office rooms. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:28614 8th Place South, Federal Way, WA, United States, 98003 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/08/03/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-beautiful-view-home-in-federal-way/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120809 DTEND:20120810 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120731T112004 LAST-MODIFIED:20120731T112004 UID:4135@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Next Growthmasters Free 'Lunch and Learn' will be Thursday, Aug. 9 DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Growthmasters Toastmasters Club want our Readers to know that their next 'Lunch and Learn' will be Thursday, Aug. 9 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. and will be "The Yes Package – What Your Business Image Says About You." The featured speaker will be Annette Bond, owner of "Definitive Style" by Annette Bond. She brings 25+ years experience in appearance and personal presentation. She offers personal image consultations which include closet optimization, personal shopping and color consulting as well as professional image training programs to businesses. The free event will be held at the Southminster Presbyterian Church, located at 19834 8th Ave South in Des Moines, WA 98148. "Bring your lunch and join us!" WHAT: Growthmasters' Lunch & Learn WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Southminster Presbyterian Church, located at 19834 8th Ave South in Des Moines, WA 98148. INFO: So, what is your business image saying about you? Did you know that in the first 30 seconds people are deciding if they want to do business with you based on your Non Verbal Image? 5 tips on gaining that nonverbal edge Are you clothes current and relevant? 4 Tips on expanding and optimizing your already existing wardrobe Business Casual – anyone confused? Learn the 8 must have pieces in your wardrobe for men and women RSVP is requested, but not required – please contact Don Crawley at (206) 852-4349 or email vppr-4801@toastmastersclubs.org. Each Growthmasters event will be presented within the context of a Toastmasters meeting where you’ll be able to observe the Toastmasters program for learning speaking and communication skills in action. Growthmasters, Toastmasters Club #4801 free meetings are held every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines. About Growthmasters Growthmasters is a member club (#4801) of Toastmasters International. We meet every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 19834 8th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98148. Toastmasters International has more than 270,000 members in over 13,000 clubs in 116 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience. Guests are always welcome and there is no charge to attend as a guest. Membership is open to everyone. "You are always welcome at Growthmasters!" For more information, visit www.growthmasters.info. LOCATION:19834 8th Ave South, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98148 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/07/31/next-growthmasters-free-lunch-and-learn-will-be-thursday-aug-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120729 DTEND:20120730 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120725T082007 LAST-MODIFIED:20120725T082007 UID:4126@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Bridge Park Retirement Community's 'Under the Sea' Brunch is Sunday DESCRIPTION:This Sunday, July 29, Advertiser Bridge Park Retirement Community will be hosting an "Under The Sea" Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for area seniors. Chef Colleen Steele will be featuring fresh seafood of the region, including Salmon, Oysters, Shrimp and more. The TEAM at Bridge Park is very proud of the community and would like to invite seniors and their families to come enjoy this festive and wonderful food extravaganza. "Throughout the weekend of the 27th thru the 29th, Bridge Park is hosting an OPEN HOUSE with daily refreshments, great ambiance and wonderful residents," said Scott Games, Community Sales Manager. "We currently have wonderful cost saving programs for seniors, including an all inclusive lifestyle, spacious floor plans and many enhanced incentives. Our active lifestyle is further complimented by our calendar of events, activities and exercise classes." Please call to RSVP and schedule a time for a community tour: Strategic Sales Leader District South Matthew R. Young CHA, CFBE Holiday Retirement Corpotation Ph: 503-576-9190 E-Mail: Matthew.Young@holidaytouch.com "We look forward to greeting you and know that you will find Bridge Park a leader in senior housing!" LOCATION:3204 SW Morgan Street, Seattle, WA, United States, 98126 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/07/25/bridge-park-retirement-communitys-under-the-sea-brunch-is-sunday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120727 DTEND:20120730 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120724T084622 LAST-MODIFIED:20120724T094640 UID:4116@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:New Advertiser Bridge Park Retirement Community Frees Seniors to Enjoy Life DESCRIPTION: Our newest Advertiser – Bridge Park Retirement Living – wants area seniors to know that "The easy life is here!" As an active independent senior living option, Bridge Park does many of the chores typically found with independent living, for it's residents, freeing up time to enjoy leisure activities of all types, including those offered by their award-winning Enrichment Coordinator. Nestled in the heart of Highpoint, Bridge Park Retirement blends neatly with other craftsman style buildings within the neighborhood and has a homey feel. Well-appointed common areas play host to a variety of scheduled activities and the laughter of residents and staff echoes through the halls. The location is convenient for resident excursions, as well as visits from family and friends from West Seattle down throughout a host of South King County neighborhoods, such as White Center, Burien, Tukwila, Seatac, Renton, Normandy Park and beyond. When considering senior housing or assisted living options, many senior citizens and their children look for more than just housing or in-home care, toward the many intangibles that make up a good quality of life. This is one of the philosophies behind Bridge Park's parent company Holiday Touch Retirement; take care of the chores so seniors can enjoy their golden years. According to Bridgepark Community Sales Managers Scott Games and Marci Rogen: "When you choose our independent retirement lifestyle, we simplify things for you. We don't believe you should have to pay a buy-in fee or sign a long-term lease to begin the lifestyle you desire. Our all-inclusive month-to-month lease keeps you in control of your retirement." Your affordable rent includes: Three Chef-prepared meals daily, made from scratch and served restaurant style Two sets of management teams that reside onsite Paid cable TV and all utilities (except telephone) Weekly light housekeeping and linen service with complimentary linens supplied On-site complimentary laundry facilities conveniently located on each floor Individually controlled heating and air conditioning in each suite Fun and enriching monthly activity calendar Award-winning Enrichment Coordinator Complimentary transportation to appointments and errands Media room, billiards room, library, exercise room, activity rooms, and chapel Kitchenette with sink, cupboards, and full sized refrigerator / freezer Beauty salon and barber shop onsite Emergency response system monitored 24 hours by managers residing onsite Innovative travel program with over 300 locations to visit in the U.S. and Canada A variety of floor plans to choose from: Floor Plan • Square Feet Studio Suites • 373 - 635 square feet 1 Bedroom Suites • 542 - 790 square feet 2 Bedroom Suites • 877 - 1150 square feet With all that Bridge Park has to offer, why not schedule a tour today and be entered for their Grand Prize drawing for a 37" HD TV on July 29th? Call (206) 938-6394 to set up your tour, or visit during their Parade of Homes Open House from July 27 – 29. Click here for more information about BridgePark. LOCATION:3204 SW Morgan Street, Seattle, WA, United States, 98126 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/07/24/new-advertiser-bridge-park-retirement-community-frees-seniors-to-enjoy-life/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120722 DTEND:20120723 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120720T072502 LAST-MODIFIED:20120720T072502 UID:4114@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Super-Nice Rambler in Des Moines DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a super-nice daylight basement rambler in Des Moines, priced to sell at just $199,000. It's light, bright and clean, with a second kitchen on the lower level with a separate entrance. Beautiful hardwood floors, vinyl windows, large deck off dining room, patio on lower level, large fence yard. Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, July 22, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 20223 6th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198 INFO: List Price: $199,000 MLS Number: 375549 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1.75 Year Built: 1959 Approximate House SqFt: 2,180 Lot Square Footage: 6,987 Site Features: 2nd Kitchen Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Pantry Walk-in Closet Marketing remarks: Super nice daylight basement rambler. Light, Bright, Clean. Second kitchen on lower level with separate entrance. Beautiful hardwood floors, vinyl windows, large deck off dining room, patio on lower level, large fence yard. RV Parking. Private location. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:20223 6th Ave S, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/07/20/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-super-nice-rambler-in-des-moines/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120718 DTEND:20120719 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120716T165711 LAST-MODIFIED:20120724T091211 UID:4103@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:'Music in the Park' Premieres Wed. Night Edition with Johnny Conga in SeaTac DESCRIPTION: The City of SeaTac is working with Burien to present a FREE 'Music in the Park' series, starting at 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday, July 18 with Afro-Cuban/Caribbean Drumming and Latin Jazz from Johnny Conga at North SeaTac Park, located at 128th & Des Moines Memorial Drive. Here's the full Wed. night lineup: LOCATION:128th & Des Moines Memorial Drive, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/07/16/music-in-the-park-premieres-wed-night-edition-with-johnny-conga-in-seatac/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120720 DTEND:20120721 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120713T113604 LAST-MODIFIED:20120724T091219 UID:4099@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Enjoy Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' for Free at Angle Lake Park Friday, July 20 DESCRIPTION: Seattle Shakespeare Company’s Wooden O Theatre Presents “Twelfth Night” at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 20 at Angle Lake Park, located at 19408 International Blvd. This is a FREE show. As described by the Theatre: "Love has everyone unglued in Illyria. When Viola, a castaway, disguises herself as a boy to find work as Duke Orsino’s servant, she gets caught in a compromising love triangle. Meanwhile, Olivia’s household cranks up their mischief making by tricking a stuffy steward into believing his mistress has fallen for him. This treasured comedy brims with wild infatuations, delightful antics, and beloved comic characters." Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Additional parking is available at Alaska Airlines which is located just north of the park. Sponsored by the City of SeaTac and supported by 4Culture. LOCATION:19408 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/07/13/enjoy-shakespeares-twelfth-night-for-free-at-angle-lake-park-friday-july-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120715 DTEND:20120716 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120713T073028 LAST-MODIFIED:20120712T215748 UID:4097@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Price Reduced on Craftsman Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a storybook, 1938 Craftsman Style Brick Home on 1.65 acres – priced to sell with a new, reduced price! A long, winding drive leads to your estate-like, huge property, which is adorned with fruit trees and a creek. Home is a one and half story with basement, with 1,680 finished square feet and another 1200 in the unfinished basement. The basement is very usable and has good height. This incredible setting also has an outbuilding, attached one car garage and a detached carport. Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, July 15, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 11232 26th Ave South, Burien, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $274,950 MLS Number: 351949 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.00 Year Built: 1938 Approximate House SqFt: 2,800 Lot Square Footage: 71,874 Site Features: Creek Outbuildings RV Parking Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Marketing remarks: Storybook, 1938 Craftsman Style Brick Home on 1.65 acres. This is the site you've dreamed of! Long, winding drive leads to your estate-like very, usable acreage. The property is adorned fruit trees and has a creek. Home is a one and half story with basement and it has 1,680 finished square feet and another 1200 in the unfinished basement. The basement is very usable and has good height. This incredible setting also has an outbuilding, attached one car garage and a detached carport. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:11232 26th Ave South, Burien, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/07/13/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-price-reduced-on-craftsman-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120706 DTEND:20120707 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120703T144522 LAST-MODIFIED:20120712T215606 UID:4078@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SeaTac's Free 'Music in the Park' Continues Friday at Angle Lake Park DESCRIPTION: SeaTac's annual FREE 'Music in the Park' series continues this Friday, July 6 with live music from Show Nuff Funk. The event happens at Angle Lake Park, located at 19408 International Blvd. "Bring a lawn chair or blanket!" reads an announcement. Parking is available at the park, with additional parking at Alaska Airlines. which is located just north of the park. This event is sponsored by the City of SeaTac and supported by 4Culture. SeaTac Parks & Recreation (206.973.4680). LOCATION:19408 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/07/03/seatacs-free-music-in-the-park-continues-friday-at-7-p-m-at-angle-lake-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120701 DTEND:20120702 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120629T073010 LAST-MODIFIED:20120628T210037 UID:4066@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Storybook 1938 Craftsman Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a storybook, 1938 Craftsman Style Brick Home on 1.65 acres! A long, winding drive leads to your estate-like, huge property, which is adorned with fruit trees and a creek. Home is a one and half story with basement, with 1,680 finished square feet and another 1200 in the unfinished basement. The basement is very usable and has good height. This incredible setting also has an outbuilding, attached one car garage and a detached carport. Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, July 1, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 11232 26th Ave S, Burien, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $299,950 MLS Number: 351949 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.00 Year Built: 1938 Approximate House SqFt: 2,800 Lot Square Footage: 71,874 Site Features: Creek Outbuildings RV Parking Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Marketing remarks: Storybook, 1938 Craftsman Style Brick Home on 1.65 acres. This is the site you've dreamed of! Long, winding drive leads to your estate-like very, usable acreage. The property is adorned fruit trees and has a creek. Home is a one and half story with basement and it has 1,680 finished square feet and another 1200 in the unfinished basement. The basement is very usable and has good height. This incredible setting also has an outbuilding, attached one car garage and a detached carport. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:11232 26th Ave South, Burien, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/06/29/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-storybook-1938-craftsman-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120624 DTEND:20120625 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120622T070240 LAST-MODIFIED:20120628T133342 UID:4050@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential Open House: Completely-Rebuilt, Wonderful 5BD Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a completely-rebuilt home in a great neighborhood just 20 minutes from Seattle on a quiet tree lined street near views of Puget Sound! Superior detailing and a great floor plan is the essence of this wonderful home, offering all the comforts of today with a blend of traditional charm. Completely rebuilt in 2002 with quality in mind, this home offers a luxury master suite, lower level media room, modern kitchen, 3 car garage with MIL above & top floor bonus room with wet bar. Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, June 24, 1 p.m. 1– 4 p.m. WHERE: 15016 24th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $749,900 MLS Number: 363883 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5.5 Year Built: 1945 Approximate House SqFt: 4,472 Lot Square Footage: 9,200 Site Features: Wet Bar Bath Off Master Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room French Doors High Tech Cabling Jetted/Soaking Tub Security System Vaulted Ceilings Pantry Walk-in Closet Marketing remarks: In a great neighborhood 20 minutes from Seattle on a quiet tree lined street near views of Puget Sound, is where you'll call home. Superior detailing & a great floor plan is the essence of this wonderful home, offering all the comforts of today with a blend of traditional charm. Completely rebuilt in 2002 with quality in mind; this home offers a luxury master suite, lower level media room, modern kitchen, 3 car garage with MIL above & top floor bonus room with wet bar. Don't miss this matchless combination of a breath-taking Sound View in a prized location! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:15016 24th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/06/22/this-weeks-prudential-open-house-completely-rebuilt-wonderful-5bd-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120804 DTEND:20120805 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120619T161347 LAST-MODIFIED:20120901T113715 UID:4035@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Win Free Prizes at SeaTac's 'Go Green' Event Aug. 4 DESCRIPTION:SeaTac Parks and Recreation Departments will be holding its first “Go Green” event on Saturday, Aug. 4, so families can see how they can be more environmentally friendly and “waste wise” at home. Residents can meet the New Republic Services Team (formally the Allied Waste Services team) and kids can see a compressed natural gas (CNG) truck up close. Visitors can get free natural yard care and rain barrel classes, but class sizes are limited so contact Trudy Olson at (206) 973.4763 to register. There will be a sale of rain barrels and compost bins and a Suds Safe car wash demonstration. The first 200 people get a free reusable recycling bag and there will be a free bike drawing. The event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 4 at the SeaTac Community Center, located at 13735 24th Avenue South. LOCATION:13735 24th Avenue South, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/06/19/win-free-prizes-at-seatacs-go-green-event-aug-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120620 DTEND:20120621 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120617T112152 LAST-MODIFIED:20120617T112152 UID:4027@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Soroptimist International of Seattle South Club Holding Awards Luncheon June 20 DESCRIPTION:The Soroptimist International of Seattle South club will be holding its Annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, June 20th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Gallianos Cucina in SeaTac.   "We will be distributing the funds that were raised this year to our beneficiaries and the winners of the Violet Richardson Award and Women's Opportunity Award," they told us. "This is a great meeting you to hear from the organizations and individuals that we work so hard to help. Hospitality House, Highline CC Women's Emergency Programs, Vision House, Boys and Girls Club and more." The cost of lunch is $15.00 per person. Please RSVP to dianeswier@aol.com. Gallianos Cucina is located at 16435 Military Road South in SeaTac, WA 98188; (206) 243-7806. LOCATION:16435 Military Road South, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/06/17/soroptimist-international-of-seattle-south-club-holding-awards-luncheon-june-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120617 DTEND:20120618 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120615T064546 LAST-MODIFIED:20120615T064546 UID:4021@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: View Home in Shorewood-on-the-Sound! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a matchless combination of a breath-taking Sound View home in the desirable Shorewood-on-the-Sound Neighborhood! This home has sweeping views of Puget Sound, including shipping traffic and mountains. One story w/basement located on large lot (.32 of an acre or 13,950 sq ft) that is well landscaped and park-like. Interior boasts new flooring, carpet and paint, and this home is move-in ready. Private beach access/community beach included – talk about a GREAT Father's Day gift! Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, June 17, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 12131 25th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98146 INFO: List Price: $499,950 MLS Number: 363977 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.25 Year Built: 1957 Approximate House SqFt: 2,680 Lot Square Footage: 13,950 Site Features: Wine Cellar Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Cable TV Fenced-Fully Fenced-Partially Patio Sprinkler System Marketing remarks: Opportunity knocks! Here is your chance to purchase a Sound View home in desirable Shorewood-on-the-Sound Neighborhood. Sweeping views of Puget Sound including shipping traffic & Mountains. One story w/basement located on large lot (.32 of an acre or 13,950 sq ft) that is well landscaped & park-like. Interior boasts new flooring, carpet and paint. Home is move-in ready. Private beach access/community beach. Don't miss this matchless combination of a breath-taking Sound View in a prized location! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:12131 25th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98146 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/06/15/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-view-home-in-shorewood-on-the-sound/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120610 DTEND:20120611 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120608T073042 LAST-MODIFIED:20120608T062309 UID:3992@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Wonderful 5-Bedroom Home in Seahurst DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a wonderful, 5-bedroom home on a quiet, tree-lined street in Seahurst. Superior detailing and a great floor plan is the essence of this wonderful home, offering all the comforts of today with a blend of traditional charm. Completely rebuilt in 2002 with quality in mind, this home offers a luxury master suite, lower level media room, modern kitchen, 3 car garage with MIL above & top floor bonus room with wet bar. Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, June 10, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 15016 24th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $749,900 MLS Number: 363883 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5,5 Year Built: 1945 Approximate House SqFt: 4,472 Lot Square Footage: 9,200 Site Features: Wet Bar Bath Off Master Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room French Doors High Tech Cabling Jetted/Soaking Tub Security System Vaulted Ceilings Pantry Walk-in Closet Marketing remarks: In a great neighborhood 20 minutes from Seattle on a quiet tree lined street near views of Puget Sound, is where you'll call home. Superior detailing & a great floor plan is the essence of this wonderful home, offering all the comforts of today with a blend of traditional charm. Completely rebuilt in 2002 with quality in mind, this home offers a luxury master suite, lower level media room, modern kitchen, 3 car garage with MIL above & top floor bonus room with wet bar. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:15016 24th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/06/08/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-wonderful-5-bedroom-home-in-seahurst/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120614 DTEND:20120615 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120607T073034 LAST-MODIFIED:20120606T164653 UID:3987@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Learn 'The Origami of Leadership' FREE with Michael DeShazo Thursday, June 14 DESCRIPTION: Bring your Lunch and Learn 'The Origami of Leadership' for FREE with Michael DeShazo on Thursday, June 14, sponsored by Growthmasters Toastmasters Club #4801. The free event will be held at the Southminster Presbyterian Church, located at 19834 8th Ave South in Des Moines, WA 98148. "Origami and leadership share a unique feature of being mostly art and partly science," reads an announcement. "Additionally, modernity has made both origami and leadership more accessible, more understandable and more complex than ever before. Using the simplicity of origami as a foundation, this presentation will highlight the unique parallels origami has with leadership. Using origami as a medium will facilitate the attendees’ ability to later recall many of the fundamentals featured in this hands-on demonstration. Everyone walks away with a piece of origami to remind them of the lessons." All events are free and open to the public. "Bring your lunch and join us!" RSVP is requested, but not required – please contact Don Crawley at (206) 852-4349 or email vppr-4801@toastmastersclubs.org. Each Growthmasters event will be presented within the context of a Toastmasters meeting where you’ll be able to observe the Toastmasters program for learning speaking and communication skills in action. Growthmasters, Toastmasters Club #4801 free meetings are held every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines. About Growthmasters Growthmasters is a member club (#4801) of Toastmasters International. We meet every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 19834 8th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98148. Toastmasters International has more than 270,000 members in over 13,000 clubs in 116 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience. Guests are always welcome and there is no charge to attend as a guest. Membership is open to everyone. "You are always welcome at Growthmasters!" For more information, visit www.growthmasters.info. LOCATION:19834 8th Ave South, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98148 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/06/07/learn-the-origami-of-leadership-free-with-michael-deshazo-thursday-june-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120609 DTEND:20120610 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120604T150255 LAST-MODIFIED:20120618T183503 UID:3972@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Highline Garden Tour Will Feature SeaTac Garden Transformation Saturday DESCRIPTION:When Geraldine Yesenosky bought her SeaTac home 18 years ago, she took on a muddy front yard and an overgrown backyard that eventually divulged a broken toilet, a rusted truck and other items of junk. Yesenosky set to work. With fond memories of time spent in the garden of her grandfather, who had been a Kansas City florist, she wanted to create a similar place where her kids and grandkids would love to spend time. Over the last 18 years, she has converted her property from a muddy yard to an inviting bower filled with old-fashioned flowers, trees, ponds, and seating areas. From March thru the first freeze of winter, there is always something blooming – come see for yourself during the upcoming Highline Garden Tour, taking place this Saturday, June 9. Yesenosky’s garden is one of seven gardens in SeaTac, Burien, and Normandy Park to be featured that day. The Garden Tour will take place this coming Saturday, June 9. Advance tickets for the Highline Garden Tour are only $15, with group rates of $12 per person if bought in groups of four or more. Tickets will be $18 on the day of the tour. Tickets can be purchased in Burien at: Herr Backyard Garden Center, 107 SW 160th Street Burien Bark, 13258 1st Ave South Sterling Savings Bank, 224 SW 152nd Street Over the phone by calling 206-241-5786 Proceeds from the event benefit the Highline Historical Society. For more information about the Highline Garden Tour and about the Highline Historical Society, visit www.highlinehistory.org, or "Like" them on Facebook here. LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/06/04/highline-garden-tour-will-feature-seatac-garden-transformation-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120603 DTEND:20120604 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120601T071210 LAST-MODIFIED:20120531T220543 UID:3952@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Prized Gregory Heights View Home! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a prized Gregory Heights home with sweeping Mt Rainier, Territorial and Airport Views! This large, 2,620 square feet rambler has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, a 2-car garage and a daylight basement. Home has a new roof and view deck, and is located on a well-kept cul-de-sac. Must see! Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, June 3, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 16411 9th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $334,950 MLS Number: 351411 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Year Built: 1968 Approximate House SqFt: 2,620 Lot Square Footage: 22,477 Site Features: Views Deck Patio 2 fireplaces Daylight basement 2-car garage Marketing remarks: Prized, Gregory Heights location with sweeping Mt Rainier, Territorial and Airport Views. Also, partial Sound Views! Large, 2,620 square feet, rambler with daylight basement. Ideal floor plan has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 fireplaces and a 2 car garage. Master has its own 3/4 bathroom. Home has a new roof and view deck. Very large lot at .516 of an acre or 22,477 square feet, access from street below to yard. Home is located on a well-kept cul-de-sac. Must see! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:16411 9th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/06/01/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-prized-gregory-heights-view-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120714T100000 DTEND:20120714T163000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120601T050039 LAST-MODIFIED:20120610T050513 UID:4008@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:PowellsWood Storytelling Festival DESCRIPTION:Unique opportunity to listen to master storytellers at beautiful PowellsWood Garden in Federal Way. Adults $10.00, Children $5.00; Family Ticket $20.00. Buy tickets online or at the gate. PowellsWoodFestival.com LOCATION:430 S Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, United States, 98003 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/06/01/powellswood-storytelling-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120713T090000 DTEND:20120713T163000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120601T044813 LAST-MODIFIED:20120610T045213 UID:4004@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Storytelling Workshops DESCRIPTION:Unique opportunity to hone your storytelling skills at Beautiful PowellsWood Garden in Federal Way. Sign up now for storytelling workshops for adults and storytelling for children's groups. PowellsWoodFestival.com LOCATION:430 S Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, United States, 98003 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/06/01/storytelling-workshops/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120602 DTEND:20120603 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120528T165700 LAST-MODIFIED:20120603T114326 UID:3941@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:It's 'Washington's Strongest Apple' at Des Moines Farmers Market Saturday DESCRIPTION: The awesomely-amazing 5th annual strongman/woman competition 'Washington's Strongest Apple' will be returning to the Des Moines Farmers Market starting at 10 a.m. this coming Saturday, June 2. "We will again be part of the opening day of the Marina Farmer's Market and the new location of the north entrance of the marina, reads an announcement. "There will be an unobstructed view of the beautiful Puget Sound and the Marina Farmers Market will be right next to our contest location." If you're not familiar with this event, it involves very strong men and women carrying and lifting very heavy things, straining so hard it appears that their heads might actually explode. Good times. The top three in each weight class will qualify for the NAS Inc "National Championships," to be held in Tunica, MS in November. Some of the events scheduled include: Yoke Walk for 80 feet; 60 seconds time limit Trap bar Deadlift for reps; 60 seconds time limit Kettlebell/Circus Dumbbell clean & press for reps (KB for women; Circus DB for men); 60 seconds time limit Farmers walk for 160 feet (turn at 80 feet); 60 seconds time limit Keg Loading (4 kegs will be 10’, 15’, 20’ and 25’ away from a 50” tall box); 90 seconds time limit And here are the Contest Rules (more info here): Yoke Walk: 80 feet total distance (Unlimited drops) 60 seconds time limit Athletes will compete head to head. The Yoke will be BEHIND the start line, and the athlete will be allowed to place their body under the Yoke. On the whistle, the athlete will attempt to pickup and carry the Yoke for a distance of 100 feet. The time will be stopped when the ENTIRE Yoke “is all the way over the finish line”. Athlete with the quickest time or farthest distance wins. Trap Bar Deadlift for reps: 60 seconds time limit Chalk only. No lifting suits groove briefs, tacky, gorilla grip, handball spray, or straps is allowed. Athletes will compete head to head. The referee will say “take your grip”. On the whistle, they will attempt to deadlift as many reps as possible. The referee will give the “down” signal after the athlete has their shoulders back, hips through & forward, and both knees are locked. The athlete must then bring the Trap Bar down to the ground WITH CONTROL after every rep, and then repeat WITH ABSOLUTELY NO BOUNCING. If an athlete does not wait for the “down” signal, that rep will NOT count towards their total. Athlete with the highest number of reps wins. Kettle bell/Circus Dumbbell clean & press for reps: 60 seconds time limit Chalk only. Wrist wraps are allowed but the thumb loop must be taken out & tucked in. Elbow sleeves are allowed. Athletes will compete head to head. The referee will say “take your grip”. On the whistle, they will attempt to press the object overhead. The elbow must be clearly locked out & held overhead until the referee gives the “down” signal. The athlete must then bring the object down to the ground WITH CONTROL then repeat. If the object is not brought down with control or dropped from overhead, he or she will be disqualified from this individual event. If an athlete does not wait for the “down” signal, that rep will NOT count towards their total. Women will use a Kettlebell and Men will use a Circus Dumbbell in this event. Athlete with the highest number of reps wins. Farmers Walk: (160 feet total, with a turn at 80 feet. Unlimited drops) 60 seconds time limit Chalk only. No lifting suits, groove briefs, tacky, gorilla grip, handball spray, or straps is allowed. If the competitor does not cross the line in the time allowed their total distance will be measured. Athletes will compete head to head. The referee will say “take your grip”. On the whistle, athlete will attempt to carry the implements for a distance of 80 feet. THEN, both competitors will make a LEFT turn around a cone at 80’ (to avoid any contact with other competitor), they will try to complete the total distance of 160 feet and return the implements to the starting position. The ENTIRE implement must cross over the finish line. Athlete with the quickest time or farthest distance wins. Keg load onto a 50” tall platform: 90 seconds time limit Chalk only. No tacky, gorilla grip, handball spray, or any other sticky substances are allowed. If an athlete is caught using these products before this event, they will be disqualified from the Keg Load event. Athletes will compete head to head. All 4 kegs will be standing on the ground 10, 15, 20 & 25 feet away from the platform. Both athletes will have their backs to the platform and one hand on it before the start of the event. On the referee’s whistle, both competitors will approach the first keg and load it UPRIGHT onto the platform (top valve of each keg must be facing up). Athletes will attempt to repeat this process until all 4 kegs are loaded. ALL KEGS MUST BE STANDING UP, AND FULLY ON TOP OF THE PLATFORM. NO PART OF THE KEG CAN BE HANGING OVER THE EDGE, OR YOUR TIME WILL NOT STOP UNTIL THE 90 SECONDS EXPIRES. Each keg loaded will be split-timed. Athlete with the fastest loading time of all 4 kegs wins. Here are some videos from previous competitions: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKqAG7Ieyio[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5YJBDelwhk[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lJJXcnYtyI[/youtube] Click here to see a slideshow by Michael Brunk showing the 2009 competition. LOCATION:22307 Dock Avenue, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/05/28/its-washingtons-strongest-apple-at-des-moines-farmers-market-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120623 DTEND:20120625 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120528T165001 LAST-MODIFIED:20120618T183521 UID:3884@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:International Festival to Celebrate Ethnic Diversity of Region June 23-24 DESCRIPTION:The City of SeaTac will host the 16th Annual International Festival beginning Saturday, June 23 through Sunday, June 24 at Angle Lake Park. The International Festival is an annual event that celebrates the diversity of the community through music, crafts and food. This year's festival will feature live entertainment, craft and food vendors, a play area for children, a volkswalk, float plane demonstration and more. Festival Hours are as follows: Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Children’s Area opens at noon each day. Craft and food vendors will be open throughout the festival. Live entertainment will begin at noon each day and will feature popular ethnic and cultural performers from all around the Pacific Northwest, ranging from belly dancers to a Gypsy Jazz band. Admission to the festival is free. All events will take place at Angle Lake Park, located at 19408 International Boulevard in SeaTac. For more information and a full schedule of events, please call (206) 973-4680 or visit the Website at www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index.aspx?page=495. And while you're there, be sure to look up to see our first-ever SeaTac Blog banner – we're a Sponsor this year! Other banner Sponsors include: Alaska Airlines DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport Hilton Seattle Airport Rotary Club of SeaTac Seattle Airport Marriott Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce Event sponsors include the Rotary Club of SeaTac, Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce and the Matt Griffin YMCA. LOCATION:19408 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/05/28/international-festival-to-celebrate-ethnic-diversity-of-region-june-23-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120527 DTEND:20120528 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120525T073227 LAST-MODIFIED:20120524T203918 UID:3887@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Big 6-Bedroom for just $215,000 DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a charming home that boasts six bedrooms and two full bathrooms – it's much bigger than it looks from the street! It has been well taken-care of, and is ready for a new family. Situated on an enormous 1/3-acre lot with detached garage, outbuilding and plenty of garden space for the green thumbs, this home also has easy access to Highway 509 and is just minutes from downtown Seattle and the airport. Parks and golf course are nearby as well. Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, May 27, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: 12419 16th Ave S., Burien, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $215,000 MLS Number: 359171 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 2.00 Year Built: 1945 Approximate House SqFt: 1,900 Lot Square Footage: 14,450 Site Features: Brand new roof Fireplace Dble Pane/Strm Windw Cable TV Fenced-Partially Outbuildings RV Parking Marketing remarks: Plenty of room for everyone! This charming home boasts 6 bedrooms (2 on main, 4 upstairs) and 2 full bathrooms - this house is bigger than it looks from the street! It has been well taken care of and ready for a new family. Enormous 1/3 acre lot with detached garage, outbuilding and plenty of garden space for the green thumbs. Brand new roof. Easy access to Hwy 509 and just minutes to downtown and the airport. Parks and golf course near by as well. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:12419 16th Ave S., Burien, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/05/25/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-big-6-bedroom-for-just-215000/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120518T114655 LAST-MODIFIED:20120518T114655 UID:3882@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House – Fabulous Normandy Park 4-Bedroom DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a fabulous, 4-bedroom Normandy Park home nestled on a large, lush lot. With an open floor plan, expansive windows, light filled rooms, hardwood floors, two cozy fireplaces and peek-a-boo winter water views from large wrap around deck – this is the one you've been waiting for! A second garage offers a third parking spot with an additional storage area, room for RV parking in driveway, a convenient location, award winning Marvista Elementary School. A wonderful opportunity to own a delightful home in this desirable neighborhood! Here are the details: WHAT: Prudential NW Open House WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. WHERE: 221 SW 183 Street, Normandy Park, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $369,000 MLS Number: 353518 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1.75 Year Built 1962 Approximate House SqFt: 1,920 Lot Square Footage: 12,800 Interior Features: Wet Bar Bath Off Master Ceiling Fan(s) Hot Tub/Spa Security System Vaulted Ceilings Marketing remarks: This is the one you've been waiting for! Fabulous Normandy Park home nestled on a large lush lot. Open floor plan, expansive windows, light filled rooms, hdwd floors, 2 cozy fireplaces & peek-a-boo winter water views from large wrap around deck. Second garage offers 3rd parking spot w/ additional storage area, room for RV parking in driveway, a convenient location, award winning Marvista El School. A wonderful opportunity to own a delightful home in this desirable neighborhood! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/05/18/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-fabulous-normandy-park-4-bedroom/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120602 DTEND:20120603 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120509T115913 LAST-MODIFIED:20120603T114347 UID:3808@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market Opening June 2 at North End of Marina DESCRIPTION:[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Click image to see larger version."][/caption] There is less than one month until Opening Day at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market (sister site The Waterland Blog is a Sponsor), and what a day Saturday, June 2 will be – in its new location at the remodeled north end of the Des Moines Marina! Coming off its most successful seasons in history (up 30% each of the past two years), the Market will have a new look during its seventh season, having outgrown the old space in the South Marina Park and moving into a true waterfront spot. The word “Waterfront” in its name will be prominent as the location is right on the water where guest yachts are moored. Look for the new Boardwalk Bistro where you will be able to enjoy your favorite market foods while watching all the boating activities. “Along with your favorite returning farmers, food and craft vendors, there will lots of new ones like Seattle Bagel and Total Europe, serving soups, hot dogs and sausages," said Rikki Marohl, market manager. "Also new this year will be a Des Moines favorite, Auntie Irene’s, serving ice cream.” The market again will feature its own wines, including last year’s favorite Waterfront White. Opening Day activities will include a military color guard ceremony, presenting the emblem (US Flag). Other opening activities include classic cars on display, the Des Moines Arts Commission will be showcasing some local artists, radio station WARM 106.9 will be doing a remote broadcast and your pals at The Waterland Blog will be blogging live. Don’t forget to bring your old musical instruments and donate them to the Rotary Music4Life program. They will be at the market the first three weekends in June. The program refurbishes the instruments and gives them to the Highline School students who can’t afford them. Wayne Corey, Board President, recently commented on the upcoming season: “We are really excited about the move to the North end of the Marina, as it will allow us to grow and expand, provide for more conveniences for shoppers and gives us greater flexibility every Saturday thru October.” To keep up with all the current happenings at the market, please log onto the web site and sign up for our e-newsletter that comes out once a week. You can also keep up on the activities by frequently visiting The Waterland Blog! The market will run every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. until the end of October. Here's a video: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFCoH0bg_6s[/youtube] See you on OPENING DAY! LOCATION:22307 Dock Ave South, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/05/09/des-moines-waterfront-farmers-market-opening-june-2-at-north-end-of-marina/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120506 DTEND:20120507 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120504T103221 LAST-MODIFIED:20120504T103335 UID:3793@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Well Cared-For 3BD Rambler at $189,000 DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a well cared-for 3-bedroom rambler priced to sell at just $189,000. Hardwood floors are hidden under the carpets, except in the kitchen. The private backyard is mostly fenced with a huge hedge, patio, a moveable shed and room for an RV. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, May 6 from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 12245 3rd Ave SW, Burien, WA 98146 INFO: List Price: $189,000 Listing #: 350510 Beds: 3 Baths: 1 Year Built: 1962 Approximate House SqFt: 1,260 Lot Square Footage: 6,760 Interior Features: Cable TV Fenced-Partially RV Parking Marketing Remarks: Well cared for rambler, hardwoods under carpet except kitchen, generous cupboard space (BIRCH?), living room with fireplace, doublepane windows, 1" siding, roof 8-10 yrs, mostly fenced with huge hedge in back for privacy, patio, shed on skids/pallets (moveable), workshop, storage shop for those garden tools, carport could converted, mainly used as sitting/visiting area, parking for boat/rv + rv dump, home warranty using MARINE VIEW escrow,FIDELITY TITLE, curtains/drapes go with seller, apps/nego. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:12245 3rd Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98146 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/05/04/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-well-cared-for-3bd-rambler-at-189000/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120429 DTEND:20120430 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120427T064315 LAST-MODIFIED:20120427T064315 UID:3726@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: Great Seahurst Home Close to Park DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a great Seahurst home located close to a park, schools and busline. With newer vinyl windows and siding and a newer carpet, this home also has a large master bedroom, charming breakfast nook and a large backyard! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, April 29 from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 14613 11th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $179,000 Listing #: 63468 Beds: 3 Baths: 1 Year Built: 1942 Approximate House SqFt: 1,150 Lot Square Footage: 7,800 Interior Features: Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Marketing Remarks: Great Seahurst home located close to park, schools and busline. Newer vinyl windows and siding. Newer carpet. Wood burning fireplace with new mantle and surround. Large master bedroom. Charming breakfast nook has crown molding and large windows. Detached garage connected by a breezeway plus storage shed. Backyard is large, flat and private. Home has additional 360 sq. ft. cellar. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:14613 11th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/04/27/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-great-seahurst-home-close-to-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120512 DTEND:20120513 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120426T070034 LAST-MODIFIED:20120603T114359 UID:3724@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Gregory Seahurst Swim Club Will Open Saturday, May 12; Here's How to Join DESCRIPTION: Advertiser Gregory Seahurst Swim Club (GSSC – home of the Gators!), located in Burien's own Gregory Heights neighborhood, is getting set to open at Noon on Saturday, May 12, with a General Swim & BBQ. Many people don't even realize that there's a great, private, non-profit swim club located here. Whether you enjoy a quiet lap swim, a leisurely game of tennis, a challenging game of pickleball or just want to spend a warm summer evening barbequing with friends, GSSC is the place for you. The club also offer a comprehensive swim, dive, and lessons program and opportunities for kids to participate on competitive teams. Their mission is to "develop within our kids an interest and love for swimming, diving, and tennis; provide training and competitive opportunities for youth of all abilities; celebrate team and individual 'personal bests;' provide a fun, family-friendly, 'Gator Pride' atmosphere that builds sportsmanship, character, skills, and friendships." They even offer a Masters swim program for adults! First opened in 1959, it includes a six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool with diving board, small wading pool, two tennis courts, pickeball courts, a tennis practice-wall area and a playground for young children. Swim and tennis lesson programs are available to both members and the general public, either as part of a group or individually. The 150-member swim and dive teams are part of the Seattle Summer Swim League. GSSC and other local swim clubs host the league's events. Gregory Seahurst's tennis team competes in USTA events. New for 2012: Tennis courts resurfaced New pickleball courts New basketball hoop FACILITIES The main building houses men's and women's changing rooms and the club office. Bleachers line one side of the big pool, and there's a raised barbecue area with gas grills and picnic tables adjacent to its shallow end. On two sides of the pool are lounge chairs and shade umbrellas. Snack service is provided at selected times. TEAMS The 150-member swim and dive teams are part of the Seattle Summer Swim League. GSSC and other local swim clubs host the league's events. Gregory Seahurst's tennis team competes in USTA events. To join this great, neighborhood club, click here. GSSC has a limit of 280 active membership shares. To apply for membership, please apply through our online registration or complete a Membership Registration Application and mail it to the address shown below. Upon receipt of the completed form and the $10 fee, you'll be contacted about purchasing a membership. Currently, there is not a wait list. Before submitting an application, please thoroughly read the following pages: Membership purchase details Dues and fees Maintenance requirement How to join: New members can join the club for $550/year (plus tax) as an associate member. That amount is the current dues ($450) plus $100. We will still accept full memberships of course, but the hope is that new members will get to try out our wonderful pool for up to two years without having to purchase a full membership (currently valued at $700). If, after two years, they want to join as full members, the $200 will be applied to the current value of a membership. We don’t have a waiting list, so they can join right away. We are working on marketing our club through other means, but nothing beats a personal testimonial. GSSC offers two types of memberships for new members: Equity Share Membership: Equity member certificate holders are entitled to full use of the Club facilities and programs. In addition, certificate holders can be appointed to the Board of Directors and have voting rights at all general membership meetings. Seasonal (Provisional) Membership: Are only available to new members and are limited to a term not to exceed 2 years. Provisional members are entitled to full use of the Club facilities and programs. However, they are not eligible to serve on the Board or vote at any general membership meetings. Provisional members will not have to pay any member approved assessments. Send your application and $10 fee (payable to GSSC) to: Sandra Holmes GSSC Membership Director 16221 9th Ave SW Burien WA 98166 For questions concerning membership, contact Sandra at sandraholmes@comcast.net or 206-431-8086. LOCATION:19th Ave SW and SW 167th St, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/04/26/gregory-seahurst-swim-club-will-open-saturday-may-12-heres-how-to-join/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120505 DTEND:20120506 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120425T210551 LAST-MODIFIED:20120603T114407 UID:3719@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Volunteers Will Put Final Touches on Highline Seatac Botanical Garden May 5 DESCRIPTION:Dedicated landscape volunteers will be on hand at the Highline Seatac Botanical Gardens (HSGB) – and will put the final touches on some rare plant specimens on Saturday, May 5th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers have been spending their free time for the last several months providing valuable assistance, utilizing their landscaping and building skills to assist with the upkeep of the historic botanical gardens once owned by Seatac's beloved Elda Behm. They have helped cultivate, "cuttings and divisions available from the original Elda Behm Paradise Garden," said Laura Sweany, Garden Manager for the Botanical Garden. "What a lot of people do not know is that the garden has been kept up primarily by volunteers and society community members, including the Puget Sound Daylily Club, King County Iris Society, Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden Foundation, Puget Sound Fuchsia Club, and the Seattle Rose Society,"  Sweany added. These community members, along with several volunteers are hoping to meet their goal to raise funds to improve existing grounds and establish new ones at HSGB. “It’s nice to be able to help the HSBG with this annual event so that we can maintain the beauty of Elda's garden and provide an aesthetic retreat for our community," added Dawn Muscolo, volunteer for HSBG. The Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden is located just west of the intersection of S. 138th & 24th Ave. S. in SeaTac, and covers 10.5 acres of display gardens, woodlands, and trails reclaimed fron a suburban brownfield. More information on the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden can be found at http://www.highlinegarden.org. LOCATION:S. 138th & 24th Ave. S., SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/04/25/volunteers-putting-final-touches-on-highline-seatac-botanical-garden/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120503 DTEND:20120504 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120418T215248 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T215248 UID:3696@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:'Is It Time to Go Mobile?' Find Out at SW King County Chamber Seminar May 3 DESCRIPTION:The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce (we're members) will be presenting an Educational Seminar called “Is It Time To Go Mobile?” on Thursday, May 3. The event will be presented by Elizabeth Paulsen of Cascade e-Commerce Solutions, and will be targeted at business owners, managers, and marketing and sales professionals who want to bring in more sales and expand their outreach. "Participants will learn which functions to take mobile and whether to do it via an app or a mobile friendly mini website," reads an announcement. "Participants will also view their current websites through a handheld emulator to see whether their sites are mobile friendly, and learn how to affordably take functions mobile." The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. May 3rd at the Courtyard by Marriott/Southcenter, located 400 Andover Park West, Tukwila. Cost is $20 per person, and coffee and pastries will be provided. Register by calling the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce at (206) 575-1633 or using the web registration link here. LOCATION:400 Andover Park West, Tukwila, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/04/18/is-it-time-to-go-mobile-find-out-at-sw-king-county-chamber-seminar-may-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120519 DTEND:20120520 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120416T114636 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T114638 UID:3690@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: Put Your 'Hats On for Highline' at Emerald Downs May 19 DESCRIPTION: The annual 'Hats On for Highline' fundraiser event will be held from Noon – 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at Emerald Downs in Auburn. This fun event raises money for the Highline Medical Center Foundation, and involves wearing hats, great food, horse racing, silent auction, raffle and much more. As he did last year, STB Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer will serve as MC, so be sure to come heckle him while he wears many different, silly hats (see our coverage of last year's event here). "Hats On for Highline is the perfect mixture of fun, excitement and philanthropic spirit," reads an announcement. "Adorned with fabulous, creative race day hats, attendees to our Emerald Downs event enjoy a private viewing facility, gourmet buffet, exclusive betting booths and the opportunity to participate in a silent auction and raffle. While not all will have the luck of the horses behind them, everyone is sure to walk away a winner knowing they help raise funds to ensure that our community members have access to compassionate, quality healthcare." Tickets are $60 each, and can be purchased online here. And don't forget the fun Hat Contest, with prizes for the following categories: Most Creative Most Vintage Best Ensemble (hat and outfit) Most Creative Kid (12 years & under) SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sponsoring the events hosted by Highline Medical Center Foundation is a great opportunity to show your organization’s support of top-quality healthcare in our community. As your partner for a healthier community, we value the involvement of local businesses and are dedicated to building lasting, meaningful partnerships. Sponsorship Opportunities include: Presenting Sponsor: $5,000.00 Includes Jockey Sponsor plus: Recognition as “Presenting Sponsor” Opportunity to include materials in event grab bags Company name listed in Healthy Living magazine Jockey Sponsor: $3,000.00 Includes Track Sponsor plus: Verbal recognition at event Company logo on event printed materials Track Sponsor: $1,500.00 Includes Table Sponsor plus: Company name will be on race track Listed on Highline event signage Company name listed on event invitations Company hyperlink on Foundation website Company name on event printed materials Company logo on Foundation website Table Sponsor: $500 Company name listed on Foundation website Recognition on internal electronic donor wall Recognition on Highline intranet and internal promotions Company name displayed on table 8 complimentary attendee tickets Please contact Sarah at 206.375.2155 to inquire about sponsorship opportunities for any of our annual events. Current sponsors include: Here's more info about the event: About Hats On for Highline As our most unique annual event, Hats On for Highline is the perfect mixture of fun, excitement and philanthropic spirit. Adorned with fabulous, creative race day hats, attendees to our Emerald Downs event enjoy a private viewing facility, gourmet buffet, exclusive betting booths and the opportunity to participate in a silent auction and raffle. While not all will have the luck of the horses behind them, everyone is sure to walk away a winner knowing they help raise funds to ensure that our community members have access to compassionate, quality healthcare. This increasingly popular event will celebrate its 4th year running in 2012. This year’s event will take place from noon to 5 pm on Saturday, May 19th. Tickets: $60 Silent Auction: With the support of our generous community, we are gearing up for a fabulous silent auction at this event featuring donated items from many local business. If you would like to donate an item to be included in the silent auction, please contact Sarah at 206.375.2155 How funds are used Funds raised from our events are used to support important initiatives throughout the Highline Medical Center network and the populations we serve in Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Tukwila, West Seattle, and White Center. In the past, funds from events have been used to: Help the child birth center with program support to safely deliver over 1,000 babies each year Fund comfort therapies, such as massage or music, to ensure hospice and cancer care patients are at ease Provide waivers to low-income families who otherwise would not be able to afford the prescriptions and medical devices they need as part of their recovery Build, renovate, and update facilities Help the Medical Center acquire state-of-the-art equipment, such as robotic surgery equipment, to ensure that our patients have local access to up-to-date technologies Sponsorship: Sponsoring the events hosted by Highline Medical Center Foundation is a great opportunity to show your organization’s support of top-quality healthcare in our community. As your partner for a healthier community, we value the involvement of local businesses and are dedicated to building lasting, meaningful partnerships. Please contact Sarah at 206.375.2155 to inquire about sponsorship opportunities for any of our annual events. The combined efforts for last year's event raised over $43,500 and resulted in their most successful fundraiser to date. Here are a few photos from the event shot by STB photographer Michael Brunk. You can click individual images to view them larger: [caption id="attachment_31956" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Winners and judges of the 2011 hat competition."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_31954" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Colorful hats provided nice contrast to the gray, wet weather."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_31952" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Hats of all sizes, shapes and styles were on display at the 2011 "Hats On For Highline""][/caption] [caption id="attachment_31958" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Horses heading down the front stretch at Emerald Downs enroute to the finish line."][/caption] LOCATION:2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn, WA, United States, 98001 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/04/16/save-the-date-put-your-hats-on-for-highline-at-emerald-downs-may-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120417 DTEND:20120418 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120415T200501 LAST-MODIFIED:20120415T201238 UID:3684@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Tax Filers Rejoice – Riverton Heights Post Office Open Until Midnight Tuesday DESCRIPTION:For all those tense tax filers out there, we have some good news – the Riverton Heights Post Office will be open until midnight on tax day – Tuesday, April 17 – offering just-in-time postmarks for tax returns. The station is located at 15250 32nd Ave South in SeaTac.   LOCATION:15250 32nd Ave South, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/04/15/tax-filers-rejoice-riverton-heights-post-office-open-until-midnight-tuesday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120512 DTEND:20120514 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120415T144930 LAST-MODIFIED:20120511T102931 UID:3678@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Buds & Blooms at PowellsWood DESCRIPTION:Buds & Blooms is back this year, bigger and stronger and more vibrant than ever. Events will be held once again at PowellsWood, on the upper edge of Des Moines' Redondo district, as well as at the Rhododendron Species Garden, the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection, the Federal Way Commons, and more. Buds & Blooms admission will be $20.00, students $10, children 12 and under free. Tour hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Click here for details about the schedule of programs at PowellsWood. Click here for the full schedule of Buds & Blooms programs. Click here to purchase tickets for the Buds & Blooms Garden Tour in advance. Tour tickets ($20.00) may also be purchased at the gate. LOCATION:430 S Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, United States, 98003 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/04/15/buds-blooms-at-powellswood/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120415 DTEND:20120416 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120413T071546 LAST-MODIFIED:20120412T212109 UID:3664@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 5-Bedroom in Upper Three Tree Point DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a 3,500 square foot Northwest Contemporary Custom home located in the desirable Upper Three Tree Point neighborhood. Enjoy a secluded setting with spectacular Sound and Mountain views from almost every room. Soaring ceilings and walls of windows create a picturesque backdrop for every season. Room for everyone with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths (including a spa-like master bath), 2 master closets, mother-n-law w/ 2nd kitchen & separate entrance, air conditioning, 2 car garage, extra storage and 2 decks to enjoy breathtaking sunsets! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, April 15 from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 15811 25th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $599,950 Listing #: 335783 Beds: 5 Baths: 3.5 Year Built: 1976 Approximate House SqFt: 3,500 Lot Square Footage: 17,558 Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen Bath Off Master Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Jetted/Soaking Tub Loft Security System Skylights Vaulted Ceilings Pantry Walk-in Closet Marketing Remarks: This 3,500 sq ft Northwest Contemporary Custom home is located in the desirable Upper Three Tree Point area. Enjoy a secluded setting w/ spectacular Sound & Mountain views from almost every room. Soaring ceilings and walls of windows create a picturesque backdrop for every season. Room for everyone with 5 bds, 3.5 bths (spa-like master bth), 2 master closets, mother-n-law w/ 2nd kitchen & separate entrance, air conditioning, 2 car garage, extra storage and 2 decks to enjoy breathtaking sunsets! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:15811 25th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/04/13/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-5-bedroom-in-upper-three-tree-point/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120407 DTEND:20120408 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120402T125150 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T125150 UID:3651@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday Morning at Angle Lake Park DESCRIPTION: SeaTac Parks & Recreation Department, along with the SeaTac Fire Department and SeaTac Fire Fighters Local Union #2919 invite you to bring your kids ages 10 and under to their annual Egg Hunt, being held at Angle Lake Park this Saturday, April 7th at 9 a.m. Kids will “scramble” for eggs and treats, and the Easter Bunny will be on hand to greet youngsters and pose for pictures. NOTE: It is strongly recommended that children bring a basket to collect their eggs and treats. Overflow parking will be available at Alaska Airlines, which is located just north of the park. LOCATION:19408 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/04/02/easter-egg-hunt-will-be-saturday-morning-at-angle-lake-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120401 DTEND:20120402 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120330T075230 LAST-MODIFIED:20120330T075230 UID:3649@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Light, Bright, Clean Rambler on Large Lot DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a lovingly cared-for, light, bright and clean rambler on a large peaceful lot. This home has gleaming hardwood floors, custom kitchen with skylight, beautifully updated baths, large utility room with loads of storage. In addition, it has a fantastic entertainment sized deck with hot tub. Tons of parking (RV too), and quality upgrades throughout ~ you will love calling this home! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, April 1 from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 459 SW 144th Street, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $220,000 Listing #: 335476 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.5 Year Built: 1950 Approximate House SqFt: 1,460 Lot Square Footage: 26,076 Interior Features: Cable TV Deck Fenced-Partially Hot Tub/Spa Patio RV Parking Security System Skylights Marketing Remarks: Lovingly cared for rambler on large peaceful lot. Light, bright and clean is what you will find here. Gleaming hardwood floors, custom kitchen with skylight, beautifully updated baths, large utility room with loads of storage. Fantastic entertainment sized deck with hot tub. Tons of parking (RV too). Quality upgrades throughout ~ You will love calling this home! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:459 SW 144th Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/03/30/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-light-bright-clean-rambler-on-large-lot/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120328T080313 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T125240 UID:3645@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Thursday's 'DUI Joe Show' will feature an Interview with Artist Camille Patha DESCRIPTION: The next episode of 'The DUI Joe Show' (aka Joe Breidenbach) will feature an interview with nationally-recognized Artist Camille Patha, called "a pioneer Pacific Northwest Surrealist artist who is reconceived as a proto-feminist and modernist painter," beginning at 12:15 a.m. this Thursday, March 29 on SoKing Internet Radio, then repeated every four hours. According to a bio on her website: Born in Seattle in 1938, Camille Patha creates an art of illusion, personal evolution, social commitment and material exploration that ranges from hallucinatory landscapes, sexual symbolism, ecological tableaux and, in her most recent work, gestural responses to the environment that celebrate the pure materiality of paint. Working continuously since her 1965 graduation from the University of Washington Graduate School of Art, Patha has exhibited widely in galleries and museums, often challenging existing orthodoxies of style and content with her deeply personal vision. Too young to be an Abstract Expressionist, she later adapted her own brushwork to an array of dynamic, colorful canvases; too young to be a Surrealist, she developed out of an American variant, West Coast Surrealism, that became the vehicle for her concerns with suburban sprawl, endangered species and, overlooked until recently, sexual imagery that Kangas calls "proto-feminist." [caption id="" align="alignright" width="138" caption="DUI Joe, aka Joseph Breidenbach."][/caption] The fast-paced (under 10 minutes), fun and lively talk show will air at the following times Thursday, March 29: 12:15 a.m. 4:15 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m. And don't worry, it's a short program – under 10 minutes – so you can listen to it while you're at work, at home, in your advanced wi-fi connected Delorean or wherever you can connect to www.sokinginternetradio.com! DUI Joe's show is produced by another rock legend – Don King of No Script Studio. King, also in the legendary Northwest band Jr. Cadillac was Joe's first guest. To learn more about DUI Joe's "day job," visit his website: www.duijoe.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/03/28/thursdays-dui-joe-show-will-feature-an-interview-with-artist-camille-patha/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120406 DTEND:20120407 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120327T201709 LAST-MODIFIED:20120327T201709 UID:3641@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:City of SeaTac has vacancies on two committees; deadline to apply is April 6 DESCRIPTION:The City of SeaTac has immediate vacancies on the Human Services Advisory Committee and the Library Advisory Committee, and the deadline to apply is Friday, April 6. The Human Services Advisory Committee is looking for candidates to fill two alternate member positions. The Library Advisory Committee is looking for candidates to fill two unexpired terms, and one alternate member position. An alternate committee member is a non-voting member. However, upon the absence of an appointed committee member, the committee chair may appoint an alternate member to vote on committee business. The Mayor may appoint an alternate member to fill a vacancy on that committee. Both of these committees serve in an advisory capacity to the SeaTac City Council with five members each, serving three year terms. The Human Services Advisory Committee makes reports and recommendations to the City Council concerning human services issues. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at SeaTac City Hall 5:30 PM. The Library Advisory Committee coordinates with, and provides input to, the Board of Trustees of the King County Library District and local library official. Meetings are held quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month, or as needed, at Valley View Library or SeaTac City Hall at 5:00 PM. If you are interested in serving on either of these committees, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 973.4660 or download an application from the City’s website www.ci.seatac.wa.us. The deadline for applying is Friday, April 6. LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/03/27/city-of-seatac-has-vacancies-on-two-committees-deadline-to-apply-is-april-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120318 DTEND:20120319 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120316T071503 LAST-MODIFIED:20120315T212430 UID:3631@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House is an Affordable New 3-bedroom Home DESCRIPTION:This week's Open House from Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest is an affordable new 3-bedroom, 2-story home. This home has an attractive list price, but has been finished like a high end home. Its high-quality interior boasts rounded corners, six panel doors, white mill work and a skylight. The dream kitchen has hardwood floors, stainless appliances and granite countertops. Its ideal floorplan has hardwoods throughout the great room. All bathrooms have granite countertops. Master bedroom suite has a well-sized walk-in closet and full bath.Easy access to everything. Don't miss this one! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, March 18th, from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 12456 4th Ave SW, West Seattle, WA 98146 INFO: List Price: $229,950 Listing #: 321741 Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Year Built: 2011 Approximate House SqFt: 1,450 Lot Square Footage: 3,000 Interior/Site Features: Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Skylights Walk-in Closet Marketing Remarks: Affordable New Construction! This home has an attractive list price, but has been finished like a high end home. High quality interior boasts rounded corners, six panel doors, white mill work & a skylight. Dream kitchen has hardwood floors, stainless appliances and granite countertops. Ideal floorplan has hardwoods throughout the great room.All bathrooms have granite countertops. Master bedroom suite has a well-sized walk-in closet and full bath.Easy access to everything. Don't miss this one! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:12456 4th Ave SW, West Seattle, WA, United States, 98146 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/03/16/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-is-an-affordable-new-3-bedroom-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120314 DTEND:20120315 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120313T205306 LAST-MODIFIED:20120315T063310 UID:3622@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Assessor Will Hold Community Meeting in Burien Wednesday Night DESCRIPTION:[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="187" caption="King County Assessor Lloyd Hara"][/caption] by Ralph Nichols Property in Highline cities “lost a lot of value in this assessment cycle,” King County Assessor Lloyd Hara noted in a recent interview with The SeaTac Blog. Now, he continued, “It’s important for us to get out and to listen to the public and to explain why.” The assessor’s South King County Meeting – one in a series of community meetings Hara is holding around the county – will be Wednesday, March 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the city council chambers in the Burien Library/City Hall Building, 400 SW 152nd Street. Hara, together with others from his office and the county Tax Advisor’s Office and the Treasurer’s Office, will answer citizens’ questions about their property taxes, valuations, exemptions and the tax appeal process. King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson, who now represents part of Burien as well as SeaTac and Des Moines, will also attend. A conflicting commitment will keep county Councilman Joe McDermott, who represents Burien and North Highline, from the meeting. He will also explain where local property tax dollars go. Burien receives only a fraction of the total collected within the city, while the rest goes to the Highline School District, Fire Districts 2 and 11, the King County Library District, Southwest Suburban Sewer District, three water districts, and the state. Burien experienced the sharpest drop in property values from 2010 to 2011, and “it’s important that we speck with the city where assessment values dropped the most,” Hara said. In addition to the general public, city officials and representatives of the Highline School District and the fire, water and sewer districts have been invited. As, Hara emphasized, have been property taxpayers, city officials and representatives of other taxing districts from Des Moines, Normandy Park, North Highline, Tukwila, SeaTac, Kent and Federal Way. According to the King County Assessor’s Office, the median assessed value of property in Burien in 2010 was $238,000, which generated $3,074.96 in property taxes in 2011 based on the 2011 tax rate of $12.92 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The city’s median assessed value of property in 2011 fell to $205,000, which generated $2,816.70 in property taxes in 2012 based on the 2012 tax rate of $13.74 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. Property taxes may go up even if property valuations decrease because Washington is one of only two states that operates on a revenue-based system. This means that a local taxing district’s budget – city, county, school district, special purpose district – will be met as long as that budget increases by no more than 1 percent (under Initiative 747, the annual budget increase is limited to 1 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less, unless voters approve an override). [For a brief explanation from the King County Assessor’s Office on how the revenue-based system works, view this video: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qtlzb1QT8Y[/youtube] Hara explained that “short sales, foreclosure sales” and the reality that “property values declined more rapidly here than elsewhere in the state” all had a sharp negative impact on the median assessed value of property in Burien. He cited the halt of condominium sales at the Burien Town Square complex throughout 2010 and most of 2011, which occurred after construction lender Corus Bank was closed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. While this was due to factors beyond the city’s control, “it’s an example of the major impact of the national economy” on local property values, Hara said. Elected King County Assessor, this is Hara’s third visit to Burien. “I’m looking forward to getting out to where the citizens are and listening, learning and participating,” he added. LOCATION:400 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/03/13/assessor-will-hold-community-meeting-in-burien-wednesday-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120315 DTEND:20120316 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120312T202532 LAST-MODIFIED:20120312T202532 UID:3614@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Highline Communities Coalition will be topic of meeting Thursday DESCRIPTION:Members of the SeaTac City Council may be attending a meeting with other elected officials from Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, and the Highline School District on Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6 - 8 pm in the theater at Mt. Rainier High School, 22450 19th Ave S, Des Moines. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Highline Communities Coalition. The meeting is a follow-up to the 2009 Schools and Cities Summit. According to its website: Members of the Healthy Highline Communities Coalition include the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park and SeaTac, as well as the Highline School District. The goal of the Coalition is to support schools, local governments and communities to increase healthy eating and physical activity through policy, systems and environment changes that will improve the health of residents and students in the greater Highline area. This work is supported through a federal grant from the Center for Disease Control, called "Communities Putting Prevention to Work". The grant involves several initiatives, including the Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) effort. For more information about this program, please read the available documents in the Documents section, or visit the County or CDC websites (links in sidebar). Electeds serving on the Coalition: City of Burien: Rose Clark, Council Member City of Des Moines: Melissa Musser, Council Member City of Normandy Park: Shawn McEvoy, Council Member City of SeaTac: Mia Gregerson, Council Member Highline School District: Bernie Dorsey, School Board President LOCATION:22450 19th Ave S, Des Moines, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/03/12/highline-communities-coalition-will-be-topic-of-meeting-thursday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120311 DTEND:20120312 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120309T073320 LAST-MODIFIED:20120308T211802 UID:3612@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House is a Lovely View Home in Private Setting DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a lovely Normandy Park home with a view in a private setting. There's lots of space, with a well-laid out floor plan. Generous dining room with gleaming hardwood floors and sliding doors to nice size deck just off the very spacious kitchen. Beautiful fireplace/mantel in living room with more hardwood floors. Huge Master Suite with large private bathroom and walk-in closet. Lower level is open and bright with lots of windows. Enormous family room with glass doors to beautiful backyard. Oversized third bedroom and bath. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, March 11th, from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 18823 4th Av Ct SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $325,000 Listing #: 329017 Beds: 3 Baths: 2,75 Year Built: 1954 Approximate House SqFt: 2,590 Lot Square Footage: 10,500 Interior/Site Features: Bath Off Master Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Jetted/Soaking Tub Skylights Walk-in Closet Marketing Remarks: Lovely home with a view in a private setting. There's lots of space, with a well-laid out floor plan. Generous dining room with gleaming hardwood floors and sliding doors to nice size deck just off the very spacious kitchen. Beautiful fireplace/mantel in living room with more hardwood floors. Huge Master Suite with large private bathroom and walk-in closet. Lower level is open and bright with lots of windows. Enormous family room with glass doors to beautiful backyard. Oversized third bedroom and bath. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:18823 4th Av Ct SW, Normandy Park, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/03/09/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-is-a-lovely-view-home-in-private-setting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120315 DTEND:20120316 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120307T203655 LAST-MODIFIED:20120317T135421 UID:3607@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Beware the Ides of March, for that is when The DUI Joe Show begins on SKiR DESCRIPTION: Beware the Ides of March folks – because that's when our sister media outlet SoKing Internet Radio will be presenting The DUI Joe Show, its newest original radio program, featuring local attorney Joseph Breidenbach, also known as 'DUI Joe.' If you've ever met DUI Joe, then you know that he can talk. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="138" caption="DUI Joe, aka Joseph Breidenbach."][/caption] We thought it was only natural that he host his own show. And now he will, beginning at 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 15th, then again every four hours (as in 4:15 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m., etc.). And thanks to the hard work and talent of his Producer Don King of No Script Studio, The DUI Joe Show is coming to SoKing Internet Radio, with the first show featuring a very interesting interview with said Rock Legend and Record Producer Don King, with anecdotes about famous rock stars, what it's like to be in Jr. Cadillac and much more! LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/03/07/beware-the-ides-of-march-for-that-is-when-the-dui-joe-show-begins-on-skir/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120321 DTEND:20120322 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120306T133439 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T125251 UID:3604@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Walk the Red Carpet at the Schools Foundation's Awards BASH March 22 DESCRIPTION: The Gold Star Awards BASH is a new event for the Highline Schools Foundation – targeted to teachers and parents – and it's coming to The Production Shop in Burien from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 22. It will be a red-carpet style unveiling of the annual Gold Star Award Winners, which have become a well-known and prestigious awards in our community. "It’s the schools version of the Academy Awards!" said HSF Executive Director Ashley Fosberg. The awards are: Outstanding Teacher Outstanding Alumnus Outstanding Volunteer Outstanding Administrator Outstanding Classified Employee Last year’s Alumus winner was Brad Tilden, President and CEO of Alaska Airlines. Last year’s Outstanding Teacher winner was Beverly Mowrer from New Start High School—and alternative school in our district—Beverly went on to win the highly prestigious KCTS Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Teacher (read about that here). So as these previous winners demonstrate—these awards are a big deal. The BASH will be the first time the 2012 winners are announced, and parents, teachers, school staff, community members are all invited. Tickets are just $15 each, and include drinks, food, dancing, and a great community celebration – buy yours online here! "We will raffle two tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies at this event," added Fosberg, "and give the vouchers to the winner that night!" The Production Shop is located at 14635 9th Ave SW in Burien. LOCATION:14635 9th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/03/06/walk-the-red-carpet-at-the-schools-foundations-awards-bash-march-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120304 DTEND:20120305 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120302T071535 LAST-MODIFIED:20120301T225238 UID:3597@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Gorgeous, Huge 5-BD Seahurst Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a gorgeous 5-bedroom Seahurst home. The floor plan is designed for entertaining and has the quality to match. Chef's delight kitchen boasts slab granite, glass tile accents & Viking appliances, including two dishwashers. The adjoining butlers pantry doubles as a wet bar complete with wine cooler. The two-story living room features a grand, slate fireplace, and the Master suite on main has a double-sided fireplace. All this, plus an additional guest suite/nanny quarters on the main floor. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, March 4th, from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 15685 21st Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $699,950 Listing #: 323460 Beds: 5 Baths: 3.5 Year Built: 2008 Approximate House SqFt: 3,509 Lot Square Footage: 27,829 Interior/Site Features: 2nd Master BR Bath Off Master Built-In Vacuum Double Pane/Storm Window Dining Room Fireplace in Living Room Fireplace in Master Bedroom High Tech Cabling Jetted/Soaking Tub Wet Bar Loft Security System Vaulted Ceilings Walk-in Closet Marketing Remarks: The home you've been waiting for! In the prized Seahurst location you want! Floor plan is designed for entertaining and has the quality to match. Chefs delight kitchen boasts slab granite, glass tile accents & Viking appliances (two dishwashers). The adjoining butlers pantry doubles as a wet bar complete with wine cooler. Two-story living room features a grand, slate fireplace. Master suite on main has double-sided fireplace. All this, plus an additional guest suite/nanny quarters on main. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:15685 21st Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/03/02/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-gorgeous-huge-5-bd-seahurst-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120304 DTEND:20120305 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120301T174551 LAST-MODIFIED:20120312T203259 UID:3595@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Score FREE Tix to Highline Classic Jazz Fest on SoKing Internet Radio Sunday DESCRIPTION: Our new partner site SoKing Internet Radio has developed its first on-air radio contest – thanks to our friends at the Highline Classic Jazz Festival they'll be giving away 4 sets of 4 Jazz Festival tickets. We're calling it the 'Sweet 16' – to win, just listen this coming Sunday, March 4 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. to SKiR's (short for SoKing Internet Radio) new Jazz Block Sunday. You'll not only hear many of the local jazz artists that will be playing at the Jazz Festival, you'll have an opportunity to win tickets to see them live and in the flesh. That would be 4 sets of tickets for 4 winners or 16 sweet tickets to hear some sweet jazz. There will be a limit of one set of 4 tickets per person. Take a date, take some friends, but be sure to take the time to listen Sunday! By answering easy questions about the groups or the Festival you'll have a chance to win four tickets by being the first to respond to info@highlineclassicjazz.com with the correct answer(s). Winners will be notified by email from festival organizers and tickets will be available at Will Call the day of the event. This years' event will have more jazz than ever with eleven bands participating in two music venues, and more styles of music including Straight Ahead Jazz classics, early and mid -20thcentury jazz styles, from Dixieland, Gypsy Jazz and Western Swing to Big Band Swing. For more information click here, or call 206-244-7808. The fourth annual Festival is presented by Burien Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable access to visual and performing arts in the Burien/Highline area, and by Landmark Event Center, a 1926 historic building overlooking Puget Sound. It is sponsored by Cedarbrook Lodge & Copperleaf Restaurant, 4Culture, SoKing Internet Radio, Alaska Airlines, New Balance Chiropractic and the City of Burien, Parks, Recreation and Culture. The Landmark Event Center is located at 23660 Marine View Drive South in Des Moines. LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/03/01/score-free-tix-to-highline-classic-jazz-fest-on-soking-internet-radio-sunday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120226 DTEND:20120227 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120224T070204 LAST-MODIFIED:20120223T211625 UID:3578@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Remodeled 6-BD on Large Corner Lot DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is an extensively remodeled 6-bedroom home on a large corner lot in Burien. With new exterior siding, roof, back deck, sheetrock and interior paint, it also has refinished hardwood floors, new kitchen cabinets complete with stainless steel appliances, and a slate tile fireplace with wood mantel. The upper two rooms have new wall-to-wall carpet and a half bath. Master suite on the main level has a stunning tiled shower, soaking tub, double vanity and large closets. Basement has additional 2 rooms with full bathroom. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 26th, from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 322 SW 144th Street, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $349,950 Listing #: 230942 Beds: 6 Baths: 3.5 Year Built: 1953 Approximate House SqFt: 2,410 Lot Square Footage: 10,950 Interior/Site Features: Bath Off Master Dining Room Deck Outbuildings Marketing Remarks: Huge price change.... Extensively remodeled 6 bedroom home on a large corner lot. New ex. siding, roof, back deck, sheetrock and interior paint, refinished hardwood floors, new kitchen cabinets complete with stainless steel appliances. Slate tile fireplace with wood mantel. The upper two rooms with new wall-to-wall carpet and a half bath. Master suite on the main level with a stunning tiled shower, soaking tub, double vanity and large closets. Basement has additional 2 rooms with full bathroom. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:322 SW 144th Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/02/24/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-remodeled-6-bd-on-large-corner-lot/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120602 DTEND:20120603 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120220T151757 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T151757 UID:3574@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: Des Moines Farmers Market Will Kick Off New Season June 2 DESCRIPTION: The 2012 season of the Des Moines Farmers Market will kick off Saturday, June 2nd, and Organizers wanted to share the following message with our Readers: Coming off its most successful season in its history, the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers market would first like to thank all the wonderful patrons, vendors, volunteers and sponsors in making this happen. Can you ever forget the very first bite of the Roving Pizzaioli pizza right out of the wood fired oven or that artesian bread or pastry from the Snohomish bakery? Last year also saw the beginning of the Farmers Market Foundation, created to help sustain the market in years to come. It’s first fund raising endeavor was the selling of the Farmers Market own wines which netted $1,500 towards the Market Endowment Fund. Click here for more information on the Foundation. Interested in becoming involved with one of the premier events in South King County? There are many avenues to explore. Board of Director’s President, Wayne Corey, recently stated “we are already planning for our upcoming 7th season and know that it will also be a record breaker.” As with every season, one of the avenues is sponsorships, which play a huge part in helping to fund this non-profit, completely volunteer organization. The drive to obtain sponsors has just started and any business or individual who are interested can contact Wayne directly at wayne@corey.cc. Market Manager Rikki Marohl commented “the market has already lined up new and unique farmer and food vendors and is currently seeking cheese, seafood or specialty food merchants.” If you are interested in becoming a vendor for the upcoming season which opens on June 2nd, please contact her at market@DMFM.org. You can follow the happenings of the market by registering to receive the e-newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, http://dmfm.org/ or our Full Season Sponsor The Waterland Blog for periodic stories of interest. See you on June 2nd for opening day of exciting happenings. Think sun! LOCATION:Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/02/20/save-the-date-des-moines-farmers-market-will-kick-off-new-season-june-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120304 DTEND:20120305 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120218T130027 LAST-MODIFIED:20120312T203341 UID:3567@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Acclaimed Jazz Singer Stephanie Porter to Perform at Poverty Bay Wine Festival DESCRIPTION: The Rotary Club of Des Moines is pleased to have acclaimed jazz singer Stephanie Porter set to perform at the 8th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival from 3 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 at the Landmark Event Center in Des Moines. Porter, a Seattle native, is a naturally-gifted vocalist, who has had a passion for music her whole life. “It’s in my inner fabric,” said Porter. “Most of my childhood memories are associated with music in some way.” When she was a baby, Porter’s father made her a reel-to-reel tape of “The Wizard of Oz,” which she listened to almost every night for years. Her mother, who has always loved Ella Fitzgerald, would pick Porter up and dance with her on her hip to Ella records. “I think listening to the freedom of Ella’s voice soaring over melodies inspired me and helped open my mind at a young age,” said Porter. “We had stacks of records too. I would listen to album after album and heard so many renditions of songs. I didn’t have a favorite. I loved hearing all the expressions each artist had. I listened to them all.” Porter was brought up in a house rich with music. Her family is filled with musicians – from vocalists to pianists to horn players. Her grandfather, Pietro Carrabba, performed in bands at the first-ever world’s fair. He played in theaters and was a well-respected teacher. He passed his gift on to three of his children. Over the years, she has performed at numerous festivals and special events. She has also headlined at high-profile galas for such organizations as the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. In addition to the Northwest, she has performed in venues across the country, as well as Canada, France and England. Porter will perform on Sunday, March 4th from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Landmark Event Center in Des Moines. The complete entertainment line up can be found on http://www.dmrotary.org/winefestival.php. Tickets for the Poverty Bay Wine Festival (we're a Sponsor – wee you there!) are on sale now - $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door. To purchase tickets please visit www.dmrotary.org. Here are a couple of videos of Stephanie singing: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KffRKiKD8KQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luClgrNj5Mo[/youtube] LOCATION:23660 Marine View Drive South, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/02/18/acclaimed-jazz-singer-stephanie-porter-to-perform-at-poverty-bay-wine-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120219 DTEND:20120220 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120217T071626 LAST-MODIFIED:20120217T071626 UID:3563@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Well-Maintained Fauntleroy Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a very well maintained, charming home on large corner lot in the Fauntleroy neighborhood of West Seattle. The main floor features hardwood floors, living room with wood-burning fireplace, open concept kitchen with eating area, 2 bedrooms and full bath, and newer double pane windows. The lower level features large bedroom/rec room, 3/4 bath, laundry room, unfinished area with newer furnace and separate entry. Outdoor living areas include private patio and deck plus large single car detached garage with lots of storage. Extremely clean in and out! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 19th, from 1pm – 5pm. WHERE: 3516 SW Cambridge Street, West Seattle, 98126 INFO: List Price: $245,000 Listing #: 320867 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.75 Year Built: 1951 Approximate House SqFt: 1,460 Lot Square Footage: 5,950 Interior Features: Dryer Microwave Range/Oven Refrigerator Washer Dbl Pane/Storm Windw Marketing Remarks: Very well maintained, charming home on large corner lot. Main floor features hardwood floors, living room with wood-burning fireplace, open concept kitchen with eating area, 2 bedrooms and full bath, and newer double pane windows. Lower level features large bedroom/rec room, 3/4 bath, laundry room, unfinished area with newer furnace and separate entry. Outdoor living areas include private patio and deck plus large single car detached garage with lots of storage. Extremely clean in and out! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:3516 SW Cambridge Street, West Seattle, WA, United States, 98126 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/02/17/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-well-maintained-fauntleroy-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120211 DTEND:20120212 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120210T200402 LAST-MODIFIED:20120317T135507 UID:3537@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Adopt A Pet For Valentine's Day At Adoption Festival In SeaTac Saturday DESCRIPTION: Burien CARES Animal Control, along with Saving Great Pets, will be holding a Pet Adoption Festival this Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Hillrose Pet Resort in SeaTac. Our friends at CARES add: Looking for your New Best Friend? Or a New Family Member? Puppies, Dogs & Cats waiting to find their forever Valentine. There will also be Raffles, prizes, goodies bags and much more!!! Hillrose Pet Resort is located at 2040 South 142nd Street in SeaTac. LOCATION:2040 South 142nd Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/02/10/adopt-a-pet-for-valentines-day-at-adoption-festival-in-seatac-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120212 DTEND:20120213 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120210T124932 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T124932 UID:3534@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Impeccable West Seattle Craftsman DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is an impeccable West Seattle Craftsman built in 2005, like new inside and out. Steps to Lincoln Park and located on a dead-end street, this gorgeous home has Olympic, Sound and territorial views with amazing sunsets! There's also a huge Chef's kitchen with granite counters and family room, plus formal dining room, outstanding Master bedroom with fireplace and beautiful bathroom and much more! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 12th, from 1pm – 5pm. WHERE: 7808 45th Ave SW, West Seattle, WA 98136 INFO: List Price: $647,000 Listing #: 288304 Beds: 4 Baths: 2.5 Year Built: 2005 Approximate House SqFt: 3,600 Lot Square Footage: 7,500 Interior Features: Bath Off Master Built-In Vacuum Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Fireplace in Mstr BR High Tech Cabling Security System Skylights Pantry Walk-in Closet Marketing Remarks: Impeccable Craftsman built in 2005, like new inside & out. Steps to Lincoln Park & located on a dead end street. Olympic, sound & territorial views w/amazing sunsets! Mezzanine formal entry, open floor plan great for entertaining. Tall ceilings w/high end finishes throughout. 3 frplcs, Brazilian Cherry flrs. Huge Chefs kitchen w/granite counters & family rm plus formal dining rm. Outstanding mstr bdrm w/frplc & beautiful 5 pc bthrm. Decks, ex finished rm, 3 car garage. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:7808 45th Ave SW, West Seattle, WA, United States, 98136 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/02/10/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-impeccable-west-seattle-craftsman/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120205 DTEND:20120206 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120203T070135 LAST-MODIFIED:20120202T210335 UID:3526@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 3-BD Brick Rambler In Shorewood DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a brick basement rambler in Shorewood, just waiting to be made beautiful again and at a reduced price! Daylight basement, carport, large lot and great location. And it's got a little Sound view too! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 5th, from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 11825 26th Ave SW, West Seattle, WA 98146 INFO: List Price: $299,500 Listing #: 292562 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Year Built: 1952 Approximate House SqFt: 2,060 Lot Square Footage: 10,950 Interior Features: Hardwood Floors Carport-attached 2 Fireplaces Marketing Remarks: Brick basement rambler in Shorewood just waiting to be made beautiful again! Daylight basement, carport, large lot and great location. A little Sound View too! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:11825 26th Ave SW, West Seattle, WA, United States, 98146 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/02/03/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-3-bd-brick-rambler-in-shorewood-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120215 DTEND:20120216 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120201T230155 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T125319 UID:3523@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: Launch Party For 'SoKing Internet Radio' Is Wed. Feb. 15th! DESCRIPTION: SAVE THE DATE: Two weeks from tonight – Wed., Feb. 15th – we'll be holding a special launch party for SoKing Internet Radio, our new, locally-driven radio station, rockin' the Tin Theater (at 923 SW 152nd in Olde Burien) from 5:30-7 p.m.! The radio station will "go live" on the air in the theater at 6 p.m. sharp, so please arrive before then for the best experience – we'll all gather around a computer, say a few words, acknowledge some peeps, perhaps do some weird chanting, then click a button and the station will magically come alive. All our Readers and Advertisers are invited to this free event, which should be a blast – we've been working hard behind-the-scenes building this new media venture, setting up servers, learning new software, collecting and programming local music and beta testing the stream. So far everything's working great, so we think it's time to actually go live! Some interesting anecdotes about this project: Far as we know, we'll be the first local blog in the Northwest (perhaps the entire U.S.?) to have its own internet radio station! We're doing this for a variety of reasons – because we love music, because we want to help local musician types, because nobody else is really doing it right, because we think it's a great community service, and because it's really flippin' COOL to run your own radio station!! It'll be available over the internet only, which means you can only listen to it through your computer, phone or mobile device. However, this also means that anyone anywhere in the world can listen. And just you wait – there will be a day not too far from now that you'll have wi-fi internet in your car! It will feature all local music from area bands, musicians and songwriters like: Carly Henley, a 20-year old local singer/songwriter who passed away in 2010: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tFNpigfx24[/youtube] Castbound, a group of 15-year old guys from Normandy Park and West Seattle: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLmXQrHaEwQ[/youtube] Jordan Biggs, another local singer/songwriter: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDd0nqPTVxA[/youtube] BenniB, a B-Town boy turned rapper: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xIqr4gBQbc[/youtube] Treehouse Dreamers, which includes King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg (yes, that's him singing in the video below): [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Beh7SwmXv54[/youtube] KT & HOOPS, a local folk duo: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=791ntwis5Tw[/youtube] Trip Like Animals, a psychedelic/grunge band featuring Michael Molner, a bartender at The Tin Room: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdvOMjpYo38[/youtube] Boomerang Summer, headed by Trevor Ras, a Highline High grad: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0VHonXS1v4[/youtube] Noah Gundersen, another great Seattle songwriter: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4nbL98JOdQ[/youtube] Lark vs Owl, an amazingly talented Seattle pop duo: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz8eWBFNrXE[/youtube] Pacific Nomadic, a Seattle Indie rock band: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcqdzqLQ4Y8[/youtube] But wait...there's more! DUI Joe, a Burien-based DUI Attorney that we bet you didn't know could sing. Or talk – he'll also be doing a talk show for us shortly! Kyle R. Andrews, a pop acoustic local singer Tupelo, a local, classic country rock band that has played Yo's Bistro Morris Can Fly, a power-pop trio from Seattle The Thoughts, a thoughtful small band from Seattle Two Buck Chuck, a kitschy cover band with two brothers that plays Mick Kelly's often Dirty Malkovich, aka Luke Krom, formerly of Skwish The Pink Torpedoes, which includes local Yellow VAN Handyman Roger Gee Manooghi Hi, a Seattle band that collides Indian music with Grunge Sly Mr. Y, a pop-influenced power singer aka Chris Yates Beau Robinson, another local songwriter/singer Classic northwest 80s music from The Heaters, The Cowboys (R.I.P. Ian Fisher), The Eagertones and even one of Scott's personal faves – the late great Billy Rancher and the Unreal Gods (now out of print)! And there's much much more, with new tracks being added every day! We'll also feature regular "shows," but when we launch it will be a mix of just great local music. We're going to tie our six local blogs into it as well, so we'll feature local news from our sites, and we'll also feature local music on our blogs. That's what the big media boys like to call synergy. The station will be fully ASCAP/BMI/SESAC/Soundexchange licensed through Streamlicensing.com, which means that we'll be paying out royalties to affiliated artists. Listeners will be able to rate songs as they listen to them. We'll also have a Top 20 chart of the highest-rated songs. We'll do occasional newscasts, mostly when news warrants it. We'll also do fun stuff like play computer-voiced versions of the best Comments from our blogs, just because we think that'd be a pretty fun thing to hear. We are planning on doing a Kickstarter fundraiser campaign to help us build a small radio studio in Burien where we can do interviews and perhaps even record live music. If you've got some spare audio studio gear to donate, or know where we can get some, please email us! This project was the brainchild of Publisher Scott Schaefer, who, upon seeing several great local bands at Burien's Wild Strawberry Festival, thought that the area could use a "truly local" radio station that showcases local talent. He then ran this past his resident tech guru, who foolishly said "sure, sounds fun...why not...?" The station would not exist if it wasn't for the expertise of said guru – Michael Brunk – who has spent countless hours setting up things, learning software, finding music and helping program it! Another shout-out is in order for biz partners Todd Christensen and Wendy Quesinberry of design firm Quesinberry & Associates, for designing the logo and helping find music. And even more shout-outs to the rest of our team, all of whom you'll soon hear "on the air": Joy Steele, Columnist/Sales Manager Ralph Nichols, Senior Writer Jack Mayne, Associate Publisher Mark Neuman, Writer/Sales Bryan Charles, Intern Animator So there ya go – the brief history of SoKing Internet Radio in a nice bullet point presentation, including videos! Oh, and be sure to "Like" SoKing Internet Radio on Facebook here. We look forward to rocking out with you at the party! And thanks in advance for your support! LOCATION:923 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/02/01/save-the-date-launch-party-for-soking-internet-radio-is-wed-feb-15th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120407 DTEND:20120408 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120131T121108 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T121448 UID:3517@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Spring Recycle Event & Rainbarrel Sale Is April 7 At Tyee Parking Lot DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Spring Recycle Event and Rainbarrel Sale will be held on April 7 at the Tyee Education Complex Parking Lot at 4424 S. 188th Street in SeaTac. Recycle your household items, and bring canned food donations to benefit Highline Area Food Banks, and Rainbarrel Sale. Recycle appliances, metal, tires, oil, transmission fluid, batteries, electronics, flourescent tubes/bulbs, reusable household goods, EPS Styrofoam and more! See additional information below for specifics items that can be recycled. WHAT: Spring Recycle Event & Rainbarrel Sale WHEN: 4/7/2012 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM COST: Admission is Free; CASH only where specific fees apply WHERE: Tyee Educational Complex Parking Lot, 4424 S 188th Street, SeaTac. INFO: Recycle your household items; canned food donations to benefit Highline Area Food Banks, and Rainbarrel Sale. See additional information for specifics items that can be recycled. Here's more from the city's website: SeaTac is dedicated to reducing waste, encouraging recycling and promoting reuse. Mark your calendars for our Spring Event, and help make a difference in your environment! Recycle appliances, metal, tires, oil, transmission fluid, batteries, electronics, flourescent tubes/bulbs, reusable household goods, EPS Styrofoam and more! Styrofoam must be clean, dry and free of any plastic film. NO foam sheeting, cardboard, hard plastics, screws or metals. Packing peanuts must be bagged or boxed. Dirty and wet EPS will not be accepted. No food containers will be accepted. Computer monitors and televisions will not be accepted. You can recycle these items for free at other locations through E-Cycle Washington. Call 1-800-RECYCLE or visit http://1800recycle.wa.gov to find authorized E-Cycle Washington collection locations. Rain Barrel Sale Sale will be held at the Tyee Educational Complex in conjunction with the Recycling Event. Saturday, April 7- 9:00AM to Noon or until sold out. There is a limited number of barrels available for sale. SeaTac Residents only - $25 ea cash only, limit TWO (2) per customer. Food Drive for Highline Area Food Bank sponsored by SeaTac Domestic Violence Task Force Food drive will be held during the Recycle Collection Event on April 7. Bring canned and non-perishable food, diapers, toilet paper, soap, pet food and laundry detergent. Paper bags and donations are welcome, too! The Spring Recycling Event is produced in partnership with Washington State Department of Ecology, King County Solid Waste Division, and the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County. Missed a collection event, or have items not accepted at the event? Visit King County's "What Do I Do With...?" website at http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/wdidw/, or the Earth911 website at http://earth911.com/ to find information on where to take your items. Call Resource Conservation/Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson with any questions at 206.973.4763. LOCATION:4424 S 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/01/31/spring-recycle-event-rainbarrel-sale-is-april-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120128 DTEND:20120129 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120124T142218 LAST-MODIFIED:20120124T142218 UID:3506@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Sea-Tac Airport Launches 'Experience the City of Music' Initiative DESCRIPTION:Your next visit to Sea-Tac Airport will come with a free upgrade -- to include the sights and sounds of northwest music. The Sea-Tac Airport Music Initiative, Experience the City of Music -- a cooperative effort by the Port of Seattle, Seattle Music Commission and PlayNetwork -- will launch this week to showcase the northwest region’s music culture and enhance the experience of millions of passengers who pass through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport each year. The Sea-Tac Airport Music Initiative, Experience the City of Music is a comprehensive program that enhances the traveler’s experience by utilizing speakers and screens airport-wide to feature a diverse variety of northwest music from the soulful sounds of Quincy Jones to the poignant lyrics of Eddie Vedder. Travelers will also hear artist-read public announcements, enjoy curated videos on terminal and baggage claim monitors, and listen to a multi-channel web radio player available through the free airport Wi-Fi network. “The Port is pleased to be a leader in this effort to promote the region’s music industry and to increase the visibility of local musicians at the airport,” said John Creighton, Port of Seattle Commissioner. “From Jimi Hendrix to the Wilson sisters, Chris Cornell and many others, the Seattle area has a strong music heritage. Over 32 million passengers pass through Sea-Tac Airport each year, giving us a unique opportunity to introduce a new generation of local musicians to travelers and tourists.” “Seattle is known around the world for its music culture, so it’s great to see this identity embraced and showcased to all the travelers going through the airport,” said Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn.  “Jet City, meet Music City." This campaign will launch dynamic media elements curated and developed by branded entertainment specialist PlayNetwork, including: Overhead  music featuring local emerging artists like Fences, Beat Connection and Allen Stone with legends like Ray Charles, Heart and Nirvana Overhead safety and informational announcements read by local musicians such as Ben Gibbard, LeRoy Bell, Macklemore, Jerry Cantrell and Sir Mix-A-Lot Video segments on terminal monitors throughout the airport featuring exceptional original content from KEXP, EMP, MTV, Chase Jarvis, the Seattle Channel’s Art Zone, Light in the Attic Records and The Seattle Band Map A web-based multi-channel music player available via the airport’s free WiFi An Android mobile app, developed by Front Runner, which will feature access to the PlayNetwork music playlist, videos and KEXP concert listings; iPhone, Windows Phone 7 and Blackberry apps coming soon Sea-Tac Airport will also be holding a Music Initiative Launch Party on Saturday, Jan. 28! To kick-off and celebrate the Sea-Tac Airport Music Initiative, an Experience the City of Music Launch Party will be hosted on January 28, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific Time in Sea-Tac’s Gina Marie Lindsey Arrivals Hall at the south end of the baggage claim area. The event will feature live performances by Seattle artists including: 6 p.m. - Dusty 45’s (upbeat rockabilly, swing and jump blues) 5 p.m. - Fly Moon Royalty (electro-soul duo) 4 p.m. - Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers (roots, Americana, sass-a-frass) 3 p.m. - Recess Monkey (catchy, energetic kids rock) Additional performances by local musicians will take place onboard Sound Transit's Link light rail trains from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Port of Seattle Commissioner John Creighton and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn will kick off the event alongside Seattle Music Commissioner Marcus Womack.  The event is free and open to the public. RSVP now for free. “We are incredibly proud of our city and it’s an honor to be working on a project that will touch the lives of 80,000 passengers every day,” said Nadine Zgonc, VP of Client Management for PlayNetwork. “From licensing to creative, our team is excited about the work we’re unveiling. It’s been an amazing opportunity to collaborate with such a talented array of community leaders that share our commitment to the region’s artistic culture.” “This project has been so much fun to work on because of all the community support and excitement to show off our music culture in such a significant way,” said Seattle Music Commissioner Marcus Womack.  “I am proud to be on the Seattle Music Commission and drive this forward.” Additional support for this project comes from The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and other valued Seattle-based organizations. Click here to view sample audio and video elements. Click here to learn more about the Sea-Tac Airport Music Initiative. LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/01/24/sea-tac-airport-launches-experience-the-city-of-music-initiative/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120115 DTEND:20120116 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120113T070024 LAST-MODIFIED:20120112T180104 UID:3477@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Spotless Late 50s Home Reduced To $285,000 DESCRIPTION:BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a spotless late 50s home with three bedrooms. The kitchen has all built-ins, living room has a cozy fireplace, dining area with sliders to large covered deck, picturesque yard with lawn & garden sheds. The basement offers a rec room with fireplace, bar, a safe, 3/4 bath, utility room, storage and garage wired for welding. Home has A/C throughout. Parking for trailer or RV. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 15th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 16259 14th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166. INFO: List Price: $285,000 Listing #: 281085 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.75 Year Built: 1959 Approximate House SqFt: 1,7700 Lot Square Footage: 10,795 Site Features: Cable TV Deck Fenced-Fully Gas Available Outbuildings Patio Marketing Remarks: Spotless late 50s home features 3 bdrms, kitchen w/all built-ins, liv rm w/cozy frplc, dining area w/sliders to large covered deck, picturesque yard w/lawn & garden sheds. Bsmt offers rec room w/frplc, bar, 3/4 bath, utility rm, storage and garage wired for welding. Home has A/C throughout. Parking for trailer or RV. Safe in rec room stays. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:16259 14th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/01/13/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-spotless-late-50s-home-reduced-to-285000/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120110T062520 LAST-MODIFIED:20120124T143259 UID:3255@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Deadline Approaches for Submissions to Annual SeaTac Youth Art Exhibit at City Hall DESCRIPTION:Each year the City invites students who either reside in the City of SeaTac or who are enrolled in a high school within the City’s boundaries to show artwork at the Youth Art Exhibit. Submission date is Monday, January 23, 2012, from 2-5:30 p.m. at City Hall. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/01/10/deadline-approaches-for-submissions-to-annual-seatac-youth-art-exhibit-at-city-hall/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120109T140925 LAST-MODIFIED:20120109T140925 UID:3430@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:The City Of SeaTac Wants You To Go For A Walk; Publishes Walking Map DESCRIPTION:The City of SeaTac recently published a Walking Map, meant for anyone who resides, works or visits the city to "get them to connect to the community, live a healthy lifestyle and enjoy local businesses, parks and amenities," according to a press release. “We are committed to making it easier to walk and explore,” said Todd Cutts, city manager. “SeaTac’s Neighborhood Sidewalk Program is building a network of sidewalks and paths creating access to schools, transit and trails. This new map helps discover access to healthy living whether you are walking to a local park or to the corner store.” The SeaTac Walking Map is available online here (PDF file), as well as at City Hall, the Community Center and the Seattle Southside Visitors Center. The map was made possible by a grant from Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Communities Putting Prevention to Work program. Here's what the map looks like - click image to see a larger version (or download the PDF here): “This is an exciting opportunity for residents and visitors to SeaTac to make healthy choices and better enable residents and visitors to discover our wonderful community,” said Mia Gregerson, Councilmember Gregerson and member of the Highline Healthy Communities Coaltion. Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) is a national initiative to prevent chronic disease and promote health through policy, systems and environment changes. Public Health – Seattle & King County is one of 55 sites throughout the United States awarded grant funding through the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The initiative is tackling obesity and tobacco use, the leading causes of preventable death in our nation. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/01/09/the-city-of-seatac-wants-you-to-go-for-a-walk-publishes-walking-map/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120315 DTEND:20120316 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120108T090047 LAST-MODIFIED:20120107T193404 UID:3428@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Want To Learn About Emergency Services? CERT Classes Start March 15 DESCRIPTION:Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is intended to teach residents, community organizations or workplaces the basics of preparation and response skills between emergency services and the people they serve, and the next training session starts March 15. Class times run Thursday evenings from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. at SeaTac City Hall, located at 4800 S. 188th Street. Training sessions are held twice a year in the spring and fall, and require approximately 20 hours to complete. There is a minimal fee for tools supplied to students, enabling them to build their own emergency response kit. For more information or to register, contact Community Service Officer Mechee Burnett at (206) 973-4917 or fill out an application (PDF file) and mail it to: SeaTac Police Services RE: CERT Training 4800 S. 188 St. SeaTac, WA 98188 Here's more info: CERT Classes The training is a Citizen Corp and FEMA supported curriculum and promotes a partnering effort between emergency services and the people they serve.The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations, or workplaces in basic preparation and response skills. CERT members are then integrated into the emergency response capability for their area. Contact Us For more information or to register for CERT, contact Community Service Officer Mechee Burnett at (206) 973-4917 or fill out an application and mail it to: SeaTac Police Services RE: CERT Training 4800 S. 188 St. SeaTac, WA 98188 Training Sessions The training sessions are held twice a year in the spring and fall. The sessions require approximately 20 hours to complete. There is a minimal fee for tools supplied to students, enabling them to build their own emergency response kit. The next CERT training will begin Marc 15, 2012 (schedule of classes) SeaTac City Hall 4800 S 188th Street SeaTac, Washington Training Topics Training is designed to cover the following: Disaster preparedness Fire safety Disaster medical operations Triage Treating life threatening injuries Assessment, treatment, and hygiene Light search and rescue Team organization Disaster psychology Terrorism and CERT Practical final exercise LOCATION:4800 S. 188 Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/01/08/want-to-learn-about-emergency-services-cert-classes-start-march-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120108 DTEND:20120109 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120107T183132 LAST-MODIFIED:20120107T183132 UID:3426@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:If You See People Not Wearing Pants On The Light Rail Sunday, Here's Why... DESCRIPTION:The 3rd annual 'No Pants! Light Rail Ride' is scheduled to take place this Sunday, Jan. 8, beginning at 2 p.m. and running through 4:30 p.m. on Sound Transit's Link Light Rail service between Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport. As many of our Readers may recall, we've covered previous events extensively, and we're asking everyone to email us pics (or video) if they're going to participate and drop trou. We sent our crew out in 2010, and here's a video we produced of the event (read our coverage of previous year's events here), starring the frequently-pantsless Bart Bryan along with numerous other whimsical locals: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOlCJHIC4KE[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npMaUTQQ4HY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IkQ_TtKMys[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMzA-snmW6g[/youtube] Here are the event details: WHAT: 3rd annual No Pants! Link Light Rail Ride. WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 8th from 2:00pm - 4:30pm. WHERE: Most are meeting just before 3pm at Westlake Center in downtown Seattle, but that's not a requirement; in fact, we discourage our Readers from starting there, as you will have to wait to board the trains, plus, you'll be stuck with dozens, if not hundreds, of other "No Pants!" riders. If you board from the SeaTac or Tukwila stations, we think you'll most certainly garner a stronger reaction from unsuspecting riders. This event is sponsored by Emerald City Improv, and is an annual global event started by Improv Everywhere in New York in 2002 (find out more about them at www.improveverywhere.com and more about Emerald City Improv at www.emeraldcityimprov.org). According to the event's Facebook Page, here are the requirements for participation: Take your pants off on light rail Stay in character and don't say what's going on (keep a straight face- or at least try!) Wear non-offensive underwear Pay your fare Bring a small bag or backpack to put your pants in during the event. WHERE TO MEET: MEET AT WESTLAKE PARK at 4TH AVE AND PINE ST, across from Westlake Center. We will meet here at 2PM, and the event will run until 4:30pm. Then, at 5pm we will meet at Fox Sports Grill for a No Pants after party! Fox Sports is at 1522 6th Avenue (on 6th between Pike and Pine). The past couple years they have been really cool and have let us use their event room in the back. IMPORTANT NOTE: You may NOT wear any revealing or "skimpy" clothes. If deemed too revealing, we will ask that you put your pants back on. This includes thongs, jock straps, ass-less chaps, whitey-tighties that can be seen through etc. Please use common sense. You are responsible for obeying the law. ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO: We know it's super tempting to take tons of photos of you and your friends and your new friends and the guy wearing the cute pirate boxers, but please try and refrain from doing so. The event works so much better when everybody stays in character. There will be plenty of people taking pictures. If you're a photographer or videographer and would like to volunteer to photograph or film the event, please contact kelsey@emeraldcityimprov.org Previous No Pants Light Rail Rides: 2011: https://www.facebook.com/events/112901408778534/ 2010: https://www.facebook.com/events/245032682628/ LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/01/07/if-you-see-people-not-wearing-pants-on-the-light-rail-sunday-heres-why/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120107T134006 LAST-MODIFIED:20120107T134006 UID:3423@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Poverty Bay Wine Festival Will Be At Landmark Event Center March 2–4 DESCRIPTION: The Des Moines Rotary Club will be presenting the 8th annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival from March 2-4, once again in the historic and grand Landmark Event Center in Des Moines. Guests will enjoy live music and great food while tasting wines from 20 Northwest wineries. The festival kicks off on Friday, March 2 at 5:00 p.m. The fun continues on Saturday and Sunday, with more wine tasting, food, and live music. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Corky Cellars in Des Moines (206-824-9462) or at www.dmrotary.org. All proceeds fund the service projects of the Des Moines Rotary Club, including college scholarships, grants to local schools, safety and recreation programs for children, yard projects for elderly residents, support for the local food bank and the homeless, and projects to assist needy people as far away as South Africa and the Philippines. HOURS: Friday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM ?Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM MUSIC: Uncle Ernie - Friday, 6:30-9:30 All Stars No Stripes - Saturday, 3:30-6:30 Ambience – Sunday, noon-2:00 Stephanie Porter – Sunday, 2:30-4:30 For more information, please visit www.dmrotary.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/01/07/poverty-bay-wine-festival-will-be-at-landmark-event-center-march-2-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120108 DTEND:20120109 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20120106T070143 LAST-MODIFIED:20120105T211912 UID:3421@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 1920 Storybook 4-Bedroom Bungalow DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a 4-bedroom, 1920 storybook bungalow set in a serene and private setting with a panoramic Sound & Mountain view. This is a very unique house with a stained glass window in the entry from a Seattle church, re-purposed columns from a 1900s farm house and built-ins that add a note of elegance to everyday dining. Sweeping circular driveway, architecturally pleasing carport and plenty of garden spots. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 8th, from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 15204 27th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $349,950 Listing #: 306898 Beds: 4 Baths: 1.75 Year Built: 1920 Approximate House SqFt: 1,880 Lot Square Footage: 15,100 Site Features: Dining Room Skylights Cable TV Fenced-Partially RV Parking Marketing Remarks: A 1920 storybook bungalow set in a serene and private setting with a panoramic Sound & Mountain view. Very unique house with a stained glass window in the entry from a Seattle church, re-purposed columns from a 1900s farm house and built-ins that add a note of elegance to everyday dining. Sweeping circular driveway, architecturally pleasing carport and plenty of garden spots. Home features 4 bdr.,13/4 baths, formal dining and L/R w/ frpl. The bones are there, needs some restoration & updating. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:15204 27th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2012/01/06/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-1920-storybook-4-bedroom-bungalow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111211 DTEND:20111212 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111209T074537 LAST-MODIFIED:20111209T074537 UID:3332@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Price Reduced On Large Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a large and beautiful home with lots of space, with the price reduced to $324,000! The home has 2,130 square feet of finished living space with 4 bedrooms all on one floor and 2.5 bathrooms. There is a 3-car garage and an additional 1,070 square feet of partially finished basement space to finish how you like. This 3,200 square foot home has been recently painted throughout and new carpeting has been installed ready for you to move right in. The home is close to Downtown Burien with easy access to Downtown Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport, I-5 and I-405. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 11th, from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 14239 4th Ave South, Burien, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $324,000 Listing #: 300641 Beds: 4 Baths: 2.5 Year Built: 1998 Approximate House SqFt: 3,200 Lot Square Footage: 7,337 Site Features: Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Vaulted Ceilings Walk-in Closet Deck Fenced-Partially Gas Available Marketing Remarks: This is a large and beautiful home with lots of space. The home has 2130 sq feet of finished living space with 4 bedrooms all on one floor and 2.5 bathrooms. There is a 3 car garage and an additional 1070 of partially finished basement space to finish how you like (3200 sq foot home). It has been recently painted throughout and new carpeting has been installed ready for you to move right in. The home is close to Downtown Burien with easy access to Downtown Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport, I-5 and I-405. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:14239 4th Ave South, Burien, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/12/09/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-price-reduced-on-large-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120121T190000 DTEND:20120121T210000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111207T140644 LAST-MODIFIED:20111207T140741 UID:3327@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Moonlight Beach Walk DESCRIPTION:Local naturalists are volunteering their time to help guide visitors in discovering the unique marine life that lives in the intertidal zone. Considered a marine reserve, the rock strewn beach provides vital habitat for creatures such as purple sea stars, burrowing sea cucumbers, Dungeness crabs, moon snails, and aggregating sea anemones plus an abundance of seaweeds. These walks are a unique opportunity to see Seahurst’s beach at low tide and in the dark. When the tide goes out during the day most of the creatures on the beach go with it or burrow under something. But at night, they stay on the beach. Visitors should bring reliable flashlights to explore the nooks and crannies of the large rocks. Remember that you’re in their house, so tread gently. The goal is to Do No Harm. This year’s walk promises a new treat to returning beach explorers - a brand new warm building! Our new center is at Seahurst beach: 2400 Southwest 140th Street in Burien. Park in the lower or upper lot and walk along the trail that runs north from the turning circle at the lower parking lot. Visitors should check-in at the center for some pre-beach activities and cider, hot chocolate or coffee. Activities include a Matisse themed art project on sea life and a microscope lab with plankton to identify. Please make sure to dress warmly with hats, gloves, and warm coats. Also, wear rubber shoes so that you can wade out into the ankle-deep water around the tide pools. LOCATION:2400 Southwest 140th, Burien, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/12/07/moonlight-beach-walk-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111210T190000 DTEND:20111210T210000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111207T140422 LAST-MODIFIED:20111207T140422 UID:3324@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Moonlight Beach Walk DESCRIPTION:Local naturalists are volunteering their time to help guide visitors in discovering the unique marine life that lives in the intertidal zone. Considered a marine reserve, the rock strewn beach provides vital habitat for creatures such as purple sea stars, burrowing sea cucumbers, Dungeness crabs, moon snails, and aggregating sea anemones plus an abundance of seaweeds. These walks are a unique opportunity to see Seahurst’s beach at low tide and in the dark. When the tide goes out during the day most of the creatures on the beach go with it or burrow under something. But at night, they stay on the beach. Visitors should bring reliable flashlights to explore the nooks and crannies of the large rocks. Remember that you’re in their house, so tread gently. The goal is to Do No Harm. This year’s walk promises a new treat to returning beach explorers - a brand new warm building! Our new center is at Seahurst beach: 2400 Southwest 140th Street in Burien. Park in the lower or upper lot and walk along the trail that runs north from the turning circle at the lower parking lot. Visitors should check-in at the center for some pre-beach activities and cider, hot chocolate or coffee. Activities include a Matisse themed art project on sea life and a microscope lab with plankton to identify. Please make sure to dress warmly with hats, gloves, and warm coats. Also, wear rubber shoes so that you can wade out into the ankle-deep water around the tide pools. LOCATION:2400 Southwest 140th, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/12/07/moonlight-beach-walk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111212T103000 DTEND:20111212T133000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111207T135242 LAST-MODIFIED:20111207T135242 UID:3317@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:City Hall Closure DESCRIPTION:City departments will be closed from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Monday, December 12, 2011, for an Annual Citywide Staff Meeting and Employee Awards Ceremony being held at the SeaTac Community Center. Police personnel and firefighters are the exception. These vital public safety services will not be affected. Additionally, the City will staff the reception desk at both City Hall and the Community Center to assist callers and visitors during the closure. LOCATION:4800 S. 188th St., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/12/07/city-hall-closure/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111210T180000 DTEND:20111211T203000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111207T134724 LAST-MODIFIED:20111207T134724 UID:3313@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Drive-Thru Nativity DESCRIPTION:For 10 minutes this Christmas season, you and your family can be transported to Bethlehem while driving through the church parking lot at Normandy Christian Church. Scores of volunteers, thousands of lights, and full-size sets bring to life the Nativity Story. You will visit live scenes of angels, shepherds, a donkey, some sheep or goats, guests at the inn, wisemen, Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Normandy Christian Church invites you and your family to DRIVE-THRU CHRISTMAS STORY on Saturday and Sunday, December 10-11, between 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. LOCATION:908 S. 200th St., Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/12/07/drive-thru-nativity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111206 DTEND:20111210 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111205T175139 LAST-MODIFIED:20111205T175139 UID:3294@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Fire Rescue Exercises May Cause Distractions At Sea-Tac Airport This Week DESCRIPTION:[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="490" caption="Photo from a previous rescue exercise by Francis Zera."][/caption] The Port of Seattle is warning travelers that they'll be holding fire rescue exercises at Sea-Tac Airport between Tuesday (Dec. 6) and Friday (Dec. 9) this week, so if you see large gatherings of emergency vehicles around the airport, don't panic – they're just holding drills. "Expect visual distraction but no traffic impact," reads a press release, which continues: Passengers heading in and out of Sea-Tac Airport this week may notice large gatherings of emergency vehicles underneath the Link light rail station and outside the exit to the main terminal garage. This will be part of annual emergency rescue training exercises for south Puget Sound firefighters. No traffic impacts are expected, however, this will be a visual distraction for people heading into and out of the airport. Please be aware - these are only drills, not actual emergencies. The exercises will occur Tuesday, December 6 through Friday, December 9 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Multiple emergency response vehicles from agencies throughout the area will be at the site each day. Many will park just outside the exit to the main terminal garage, and drills will be performed at ground level directly below the Link light rail station. Signage will note to drivers these are exercises and drills. Specialty rescue teams will practice confined space rescues at underground vaults beneath the light rail station. These exercises will simulate actual rescue conditions for persons trapped or disabled in the vaults. The exercises are part of annual certification requirements for specialty rescue teams. LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/12/05/fire-rescue-exercises-may-cause-distractions-at-sea-tac-airport-this-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111206T000000 DTEND:20111206T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111203T054957 LAST-MODIFIED:20111203T054957 UID:3283@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:1st Tuesday Garden Care Invitational DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly 1st Tuesday Garden Care Invitational at the Garden. From noon till dark each month, the Garden Manager and volunteers will be weeding, raking, thinning and potting up plants from the Botanical Garden's collections. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned volunteer, we need your help and enthusiasm to keep our Garden looking spiffy and running smoothly. Come for an hour - or stay all day - and gather garden tips and techniques from new friends and old. For more info, contact Laura Sweany at 206 391 4003 LOCATION:13735 24th Ave. South, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/12/03/1st-tuesday-garden-care-invitational/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111207T110000 DTEND:20111207T140000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111203T054630 LAST-MODIFIED:20111203T054630 UID:3279@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SeaTac Job Fair DESCRIPTION:Coast-to-Coast Career Fairs is hosting a Seattle Job Fair on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the The Conference Center at Seattle Airport Marriott. We are bringing together some of the area’s top local employers, who will be hiring for hundreds of positions. Anyone in the community who is looking for work is encouraged to attend this FREE Job Fair. LOCATION:3201 South 176th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/12/03/seatac-job-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111207T180000 DTEND:20111207T200000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111203T053725 LAST-MODIFIED:20111203T053725 UID:3274@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Skate Park Public Comment Meeting DESCRIPTION:Calling all skate board enthusiasts! The City of SeaTac and Grindline Skate Parks Inc. will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the new skate park being designed for the Neighborhood Park at SeaTac Community Center. Please drop in and share your creative ideas. Project contact is Lawrence Ellis, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director, City of SeaTac, 973.4681. LOCATION:13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/12/03/skate-park-public-comment-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111204 DTEND:20111205 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111202T064504 LAST-MODIFIED:20111201T221106 UID:3269@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Large & Beautiful Home For $349,000 DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a large and beautiful home with lots of space. The home has 2,130 square feet of finished living space with 4 bedrooms – all on one floor, along with 2.5 bathrooms. There is a 3-car garage and an additional 1,070 square feet of partially finished basement space to finish also. It has been recently painted throughout and new carpeting has been installed – all ready for you to move right in. The home is close to Downtown Burien with easy access to Downtown Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport, I-5 and I-405. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 4th, from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 14239 4th Ave South, Burien, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $349,000 Listing #: 295595 Beds: 4 Baths: 2.5 Year Built: 1998 Approximate House SqFt: 3,200 Lot Square Footage: 7,337 Site Features: Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Vaulted Ceilings Walk-in Closet Deck Fenced-Partially Gas Available Marketing Remarks: This is a large and beautiful home with lots of space. The home has 2130 sq feet of finished living space with 4 bedrooms all on one floor and 2.5 bathrooms. There is a 3 car garage and an additional 1070 of partially finished basement space to finishe how you like (3200 sq foot home). It has been recently painted thoughout and new carpeting has been installed ready for you to move right in. The home is close to Downtown Burien with easy access to Downtown Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport, I-5 and I-405. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:14239 4th Ave South, Burien, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/12/02/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-large-beautiful-home-for-349000/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120126T180000 DTEND:20120126T190000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111130T063059 LAST-MODIFIED:20111130T063059 UID:3260@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Youth Art Exhibit Reception DESCRIPTION:Each year the City invites students who either reside in the City of SeaTac or who are enrolled in a high school within the City’s boundaries to show artwork at the Youth Art Exhibit. Submission date is Monday, January 23, 2012, from 2-5:30 p.m. at City Hall. LOCATION:4800 S. 188th St., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/11/30/youth-art-exhibit-reception-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120130T083000 DTEND:20120210T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111130T062411 LAST-MODIFIED:20111130T062411 UID:3251@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Youth Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Each year the City invites students who either reside in the City of SeaTac or who are enrolled in a high school within the City’s boundaries to show artwork at the Youth Art Exhibit. Submission date is Monday, January 23, 2012, from 2-5:30 p.m. at City Hall. LOCATION:4800 S. 188th St., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/11/30/youth-art-exhibit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120407T090000 DTEND:20120407T093000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111130T061255 LAST-MODIFIED:20111130T061255 UID:3245@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Egg Hunt DESCRIPTION:Hop on over to Angle Lake Park where children will have fun scrambling for eggs and treats. We predict the weather to be “sunny side up.” Please be on time because the event doesn’t last much longer than a 2 minute egg. This event is for children up to the age of 10 years. Please have kids bring a basket to collect their eggs and treats. Sponsored by the City of SeaTac Parks & Recreation Department, SeaTac Fire Fighters Local Union #2919 and by the SeaTac Fire Department. LOCATION:19408 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98148 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/11/30/egg-hunt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111203T090000 DTEND:20111203T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111130T060256 LAST-MODIFIED:20111130T060256 UID:3241@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Tyee Holiday Bazaar DESCRIPTION:This year is bigger than ever with over 125 vendors offering their handmade, and select commercial items. Leave time to visit all the vendors that will be spread throughout the Tyee Complex. Also available: Christmas trees Breakfast, lunch, and espresso Kids activity area Pictures with Santa Gift card drawing / Door prize Thank you to the SeaTac Rotary, Global Connections High School, and Global DECA for coordinating the Tyee Bazaar, a tradition in the community for over 30 years. LOCATION:4424 South 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/11/30/tyee-holiday-bazaar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111207 DTEND:20111208 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111125T180734 LAST-MODIFIED:20111128T141017 UID:3216@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:'Justice For Jayme' Fundraiser Dinner & Silent Auction Will Be Wednesday, Dec. 7 DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to attend a fundraiser Italian Dinner and Silent Auction to benefit the “Justice For Jayme” Memorial Fund on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Des Moines. Nineteen year-old Jayme Thomas was shot and killed early Saturday morning, Nov. 5th in Redondo following an argument that escalated among two unidentified men (read The Waterland Blog's previous coverage of this tragic crime here). Resurrection Lutheran Church is located at 134 S. 206th Street in Des Moines. UPDATE 11/28/11: Tickets are available from the church office (M-F 9am-5pm) or at the door, and are $10 Adults, and FREE for ages 5 and under. There will also be a silent auction with many great items up for bid. The money raised from the sale of the tickets and silent auction will increase the reward amount, which is currently at $1,000, to make it more attractive for someone to step forward with information. This would be paid to anyone providing information that leads to the arrest and conviction of whomever is responsible for her death – read more about that, along with photos of a 'person of interest,' here. If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation to the Fund, you may do so at any branch of Chase Bank. LOCATION:134 S. 206th Street, Des Moines, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/11/25/justice-for-jayme-fundraiser-dinner-silent-auction-will-be-wednesday-dec-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111201 DTEND:20111202 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111123T114930 LAST-MODIFIED:20111123T114930 UID:3212@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Highline School District's CHOICE Academy Accepting Applications For 2012 DESCRIPTION:Our friends at the Highline School District want our Readers to know that CHOICE Academy is now accepting applications for Fall enrollment for 2012, and is holding an Information Night on Thursday, Dec. 1st. Highline CHOICE Academy is a small, smart and safe learning community located at 18367 8th Ave South in Burien. Seats are available in grades 7 through 10. CHOICE is a Fully Accredited, Award Winning and free public school. According to a brochure (PDF file): CHOICE Academy is a unique small school for students in grades 7 through 12, offering core academics in a highly personalized environment. CHOICE Academy is open to any student living within Highline Public Schools boundaries. Here are the details: WHAT: CHOICE Academy Information Night. WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. WHERE: CHOICE's Woodside Campus at 18367 8th Ave South, Burien WA 98148; (206) 631-7630. INFO: Early Decision Applications are due on Fridays, Dec. 9, & Feb. 3. 2012 (First Come, First Serve) For more information, check their website: http://choiceacademy.weebly.com/, or call (206) 631-7630. “A Washington State School of Distinction” “Best kept secret in Highline” LOCATION:18367 8th Ave South, Burien, WA, United States, 98148 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/11/23/highline-school-districts-choice-academy-accepting-applications-for-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111120 DTEND:20111121 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111118T064619 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T203747 UID:3197@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 3-BD Rambler On Huge Lot For $209,950 DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a 3-bedroom rambler on a huge lot at a great price that's looking for new owners! The large 20,042 square foot lot offers plenty of privacy, room for toys, play and a garden. It's got a freshly-painted interior, carpet in living room and hardwood floors in the dining room and bedrooms. Other great features of this home include wood burning fireplace, RV parking, garden shed, double pane windows, gas heat, 2 car garage, large pantry, terraced landscaping and apple trees! NOT a short sale or bank owned property. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 20th, from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 919 SW 130th Street, Burien, WA 98146 INFO: List Price: $209,950 Listing #: 290380 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.75 Year Built: 1960 Approximate House SqFt: 1,220 Lot Square Footage: 20,042 Site Features: Cable TV Deck Gas Available Outbuildings RV Parking Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Marketing Remarks: This 1220 square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler home is looking for new owners! Large 20,042 square foot lot offers plenty of privacy, room for toys, play and a garden. Freshly painted interior, carpet in living room & hardwood floors in dining room & bedrooms. Other great features of this home include wood burning fireplace, RV parking, garden shed, double pane windows, gas heat, 2 car garage, large pantry, terraced landscaping and apple trees! NOT a short sale or bank owned property. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:919 SW 130th Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98146 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/11/18/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-3-bd-rambler-on-huge-lot-for-209950/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111120 DTEND:20111121 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111114T214545 LAST-MODIFIED:20111114T214545 UID:3153@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Highline Historical Society Presenting Panel On Area Sports Sunday, Nov. 20 DESCRIPTION:[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="490" caption="1932 Highline High School Championship basketball team. Photo courtesy Highline Historical Society."][/caption] The Highline Historical Society is inviting the public to a free program celebrating memories of sports teams in the Highline area from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20th at SeaTac City Hall. Retired Tyee varsity baseball coach Walt Edmiston will be on a special guest panel that also will include Kaija Lietuvietis (who taught PE at both Highline and Tyee High Schools and coached girls swimming at Tyee), Phyllis Mitchell (who has written extensively about church league basketball in the Highline area), and Gordie Shaw (who was involved with Highline Little League). The program will be moderated by former Highline School District Superintendent Kent Matheson. Former players, coaches, and fans are warmly welcomed to come ask questions of the panelists, and share their own memories and memorabilia. The program will take place Sunday, November 20, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at SeaTac City Hall, located at 4800 S 188th Street in SeaTac. A short annual meeting will precede the program. For more information on the Highline Historical Society and its activities, visit www.highlinehistory.org. LOCATION:4800 South 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/11/14/highline-historical-society-presenting-panel-on-area-sports-sunday-nov-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111113 DTEND:20111114 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111111T064706 LAST-MODIFIED:20111110T195729 UID:3149@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 3-BD Brick Rambler In Shorewood DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a brick basement rambler in Shorewood, just waiting to be made beautiful again! Daylight basement, carport, large lot and great location. And it's got a little Sound view too! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 13th, from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 11825 26th Ave SW, West Seattle, WA 98146 INFO: List Price: $310,000 Listing #: 292562 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Year Built: 1952 Approximate House SqFt: 2,060 Lot Square Footage: 10,950 Interior Features: Hardwood Floors Carport-attached 2 Fireplaces Marketing Remarks: Brick basement rambler in Shorewood just waiting to be made beautiful again! Daylight basement, carport, large lot and great location. A little Sound View too! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:11825 26th Ave SW, West Seattle, WA, United States, 98146 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/11/11/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-3-bd-brick-rambler-in-shorewood/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111119 DTEND:20111120 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111110T182415 LAST-MODIFIED:20111110T182455 UID:3144@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Reps. Tina Orwall & Bob Hasegawa Holding Joint Town Hall Meeting Nov. 19 DESCRIPTION: Washington State Representatives Tina Orwall (33rd district) and Bob Hasegawa (11th) will be holding a Joint Town Hall Meeting starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19th at SeaTac City Hall. This meeting is free and open to the public. According to an email, topics on the agenda include: The Foreclosure Fairness Program, which is helping hundreds of families facing foreclosure The Washington Investment Trust, which would keep taxpayers' money in our state, working for our state And with the special session coming up at the end of the month, we ask you to come and share your ideas on how to best address our current state budget problems. For more information, please call their offices: Orwall: (206) 824-5097 Hasegawa: (206) 587-5554 SeaTac City Hall is located at 4800 South 188th Street in SeaTac. LOCATION:4800 South 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/11/10/reps-tina-orwall-bob-hasegawa-holding-joint-town-hall-meeting-nov-19th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111115T180000 DTEND:20111115T190000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111110T151925 LAST-MODIFIED:20111110T151945 UID:3136@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Class DESCRIPTION:For SeaTac Residents only - after the class there will be an opportunity to purchase a rain barrel from the instructor at a subsidized price of $25 (cash only). Please bring proof of your City of SeaTac residency with you. There will be a limited number of rain barrels available for purchase. Residents will also have the opportunity to gather natural yard care information and enter a drawing for a backyard compost bin. Please contact Resource Conservation/Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson at 973.4753 for more details. LOCATION:13735 24th Ave S, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/11/10/rain-barrel-class/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111116 DTEND:20111117 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111109T134323 LAST-MODIFIED:20111109T134323 UID:3128@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Next Highline Forum Will Be Wednesday, Nov. 16 At Tukwila Community Center DESCRIPTION:The next Highline Forum will be held Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Tukwila Community Center, Arts Room A. On the agenda will be a briefing on the Four Post Plan (how the FAA funnels traffic at Sea-Tac Airport) and an update on the Greener Skies Initiative, a FAA project focusing on aircraft using satellite-based technology to reduce track miles and descend more efficiently. The public is invited to make comments at the start of the meeting. The Highline Forum includes the southwest King County communities of Des Moines, Burien, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Tukwila and Federal Way, as well as the Highline School District and Port of Seattle. LOCATION:12424 42nd Ave South, Tukwila, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/11/09/next-highline-forum-will-be-wednesday-nov-16-at-tukwila-community-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111106 DTEND:20111107 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111104T064706 LAST-MODIFIED:20111103T194842 UID:3064@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Great Starter Home At Just $162,500! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a great, 4-bedroom starter home with many nice features priced at just $162,500! This house has hardwood floors under the carpets, vinyl windows, forced air gas heat, RV parking access to the back yard that is flat and fully fenced. and a cool retro bathroom from the 1950s. There are two wood-burning fireplaces, one is located in the large family room with a slider to the back yard. Two of the bedrooms are upstairs, one of them is finished in knotty pine. Lots of potential. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 6th, from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 13611 3rd Ave South, Burien, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $162,500 Listing #: 291270 Beds: 4 Baths: 1.5 Year Built: 1955 Approximate House SqFt: 1,680 Lot Square Footage: 8,515 Interior Features: Cable TV Deck Fenced-Fully Gas Available High Speed Internet RV Parking Shop Marketing Remarks: Great starter home with many nice features just needing some finishing touches. This 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath house has hardwood floors under the carpets, vinyl windows, forced air gas heat, RV parking access to the back yard that is flat and fully fenced. and a cool retro bathroom from the 1950s. There are two wood burning fireplaces, one is located in the large family room with a slider to the back yard. Two of the bedrooms are upstairs, one of them is finished in knotty pine.\ Lots of potential. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:13611 3rd Ave South, Burien, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/11/04/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-great-starter-home-at-just-162500/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111030 DTEND:20111031 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111028T064523 LAST-MODIFIED:20111027T212753 UID:3027@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Fantastic, Like New 4+ Bedroom! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a fantastic 4+ bedroom home with everything new and redone – it's like a new house, all in move-in condition! The upstairs offers two bedrooms, an extra large living room with fireplace and re-finished hardwood floors, as well as a spacious kitchen with eating space, new slate flooring and a view of the mountains. Downstairs, it's new everything – two bedrooms and bonus room with new wall-to-wall carpet, new full bathroom, large second kitchen with eating space and new appliances. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 30th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 11650 25th Ave S, Seattle 98168 INFO: List Price: $284,9000 Listing #: 260210 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Year Built: 1942 Approximate House SqFt: 2,140 Lot Square Footage: 7,200 Interior Features: Re-finished Hardwood Floors Fireplace New Slate Flooring View of Mountains Site Features: Cable TV Fenced-Fully Gas Available Marketing Remarks: You have to see this fantastic 4+ bedroom home with everyting new and redone,like a new house. All in move-in condition. Upstairs offers 2 bedrooms, extra large living room with fireplace and re-finished hardwood floors, spacious kitchen with eating space, new slate flooring and a view of the mountains. Downstairs, new everything, 2 bedrooms and bonus room with new wall-to-wall carpet, new full bathroom, large 2nd kitchen with eating space and new appliances. Seller willing to carry a second. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:11650 25th Ave South, Seattle, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/10/28/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-fantastic-like-new-4-bedroom/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111023 DTEND:20111024 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111021T064651 LAST-MODIFIED:20111020T210222 UID:3005@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Updated Mid-Century 3BD In West Seattle DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a wonderfully updated mid-century home that is turnkey and ready for entertaining! The kitchen has new stainless steel appliances, hood, champagne quartz counter tops and breakfast bar. There are three bedrooms on the main floor, with an additional room in the finished basement. New interior and exterior paint, newer vinyl windows, gas furnace and water heater. New landscaping features, fully-fenced back yard, plenty of space for relaxing on the lawn. Great new elementary school one block away, and on a local bus line. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 23rd from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 11273 29th Ave SW, West Seattle, WA 98146 INFO: List Price: $347,000 Listing #: 287187 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.75 Year Built: 1954 Approximate House SqFt: 2,120 Lot Square Footage: 10,800 Interior Features: Two Fireplaces High Tech Cabling Security System Site Features: Cable TV Fenced-Fully Gas Available Patio Marketing Remarks: Wonderfully updated mid-century home that is turn-key and ready for entertaining! The kitchen has new stainless steel appliances, hood, champagne quartz counter tops & breakfast bar. Three bedrooms on the main floor with an additional room in the finished basement. New interior & exterior paint. Newer vinyl windows, gas furnace & water heater. New landscaping features, fully fenced back yard, plenty of space for relaxing on the lawn. Great new elementry school 1 block away, local bus line. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:11273 29th Ave SW, Seattle, WA, United States, 98146 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/10/21/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-updated-mid-century-3bd-in-west-seattle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111024 DTEND:20111026 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111020T125337 LAST-MODIFIED:20111020T125337 UID:3003@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Highline Community College Holding Regional Candidates Forum Oct. 24-25 DESCRIPTION:Highline Community College will host regional candidate forums on Oct. 24 and 25 at 10 a.m., with city council candidates from SeaTac, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Normandy Park and Tukwila. The forum will be held in Building 7, is free and open to the public, and questions from the audience will be taken. Highline College is located at 2400 S. 240th Street in Des Moines. The Building 7 Lecture Hall is mid-campus and noted as being shaped like a turtle. The forum is being presented by American Government students at the college. For more information, email Aaron Snyder at aarsnyder@gmail.com or call (206) 601-4113. LOCATION:2400 S. 240th Street, Des Moines, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/10/20/highline-community-college-holding-regional-candidates-forum-oct-24-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111029 DTEND:20111030 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111019T111355 LAST-MODIFIED:20111019T111355 UID:2993@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday, Oct. 29th At City Hall DESCRIPTION:The City of SeaTac Police Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s one day prescription drug “Take-Back” campaign on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SeaTac City Hall to collect potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. To find other local collection sites in our community please visit www.dea.gov. LOCATION:4800 S 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/10/19/national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-is-saturday-oct-29th-at-city-hall/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111016 DTEND:20111017 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111014T071654 LAST-MODIFIED:20111014T071654 UID:2957@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Spacious 2-BD Priced At Just $219,000 DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a spacious 2-bedroom, 1-1/2 bath Burien home with a 2-car garage and newer gas furnace, priced at just $219,000. Upstairs, 1,660 square feet of room features a large living room with a brick fireplace, a dining room with hardwood floors, updated kitchen with eating space and hardwood, 2 large bedrooms and an extra finished room. Downstairs, approximately 880 square feet features a huge unfinished rec room with a fireplace, utility room and potential bathroom with toilet and plumbed for a 3/4 bath. There's also sheet rock in part of the basement. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 16th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 16215 11th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166. INFO: List Price: $219,000 Listing #: 283460 Beds: 2 Baths: 1.5 Year Built: 1952 Approximate House SqFt: 2,500 Lot Square Footage: 7,620 Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Site Features: Cable TV Deck Fenced-Partially Marketing Remarks: Spacious 2 bdr., 11/2 ba. with 2 car gar. and newer gas furnace. Upstairs, 1660 sq. ft. features large L/R w/brick fireplace, dining rm.w/hardwood, updated kitchen w/eating space & hardwood, 2 large bdrs., and extra finished rm. Downstairs, approx. 880 sq. ft. features huge unfinished rec room w/frpl., utility room and potential bathroom w/toilet and plumbed for a 3/4 bath. Sheet rock in part of basement. Seller will paint outside. House needs int. paint, cleaning, landscaping and deck work. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:16215 11th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/10/14/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-spacious-2-bd-priced-at-just-219000/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111009 DTEND:20111010 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20111007T063421 LAST-MODIFIED:20111006T210845 UID:2926@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Spotless Late 50s Home For $312,000 DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a spotless late 50s home with three bedrooms. The kitchen has all built-ins, living room has a cozy fireplace, dining area with sliders to large covered deck, picturesque yard with lawn & garden sheds. The basement offers a rec room with fireplace, bar, a safe, 3/4 bath, utility room, storage and garage wired for welding. Home has A/C throughout. Parking for trailer or RV. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 9th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 16259 14th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166. INFO: List Price: $312,000 Listing #: 281085 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.75 Year Built: 1959 Approximate House SqFt: 1,7700 Lot Square Footage: 10,795 Site Features: Cable TV Deck Fenced-Fully Gas Available Outbuildings Patio Marketing Remarks: Spotless late 50s home features 3 bdrms, kitchen w/all built-ins, liv rm w/cozy frplc, dining area w/sliders to large covered deck, picturesque yard w/lawn & garden sheds. Bsmt offers rec room w/frplc, bar, 3/4 bath, utility rm, storage and garage wired for welding. Home has A/C throughout. Parking for trailer or RV. Safe in rec room stays. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:16259 14th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/10/07/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-spotless-late-50s-home-for-312000/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111001 DTEND:20111002 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110930T103257 LAST-MODIFIED:20111002T155646 UID:2901@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Help Prudential NW Realty 'Make A Difference' By Donating Food Saturday DESCRIPTION: by Lori A. Alden Prudential Northwest Realty This Saturday, Oct. 1st, across the country and around the world Prudential Affiliates and their friends and families will be volunteering to make our communities a better place to live. We at Prudential Northwest Realty are once again electing to have a food drive to help fill the shelves of our local food banks for the coming winter. This is the 8th Annual food drive Prudential has hosted. Raising over $100,000 in cash donations and 100,000 pounds of food. Please join us Saturday, October 1st from 10 - 2 at the following locations to collect food and donations: Albertsons: 15840 1st Avenue South, Burien Grocery Outlet: 236 SW 152nd Street, Burien As a convenience, you may also drop off your donations at our office between September 26th and October 1st from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Prudential Northwest Realty, 930 SW 152nd Street, Burien. Or, if you would like to send a check (made payable to YOUR local food bank), we will make sure they receive it. Lori A. Alden can be reached at 206-244-6400. Prudential Northwest Realty is an independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial company. Equal Housing Opportunity. LOCATION:Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/09/30/help-prudential-nw-realty-make-a-difference-by-donating-food-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111002 DTEND:20111003 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110930T063105 LAST-MODIFIED:20110929T203236 UID:2899@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Stunning, Remodeled 2-BD Townhouse! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a stunning, completely remodeled 2-bedroom townhouse priced to sell at just $159,950! It's got hardwood floors, slab granite counters and new stainless appliances, along with a wood burning fireplace, attached garage and a private courtyard. All conveniently located close to shopping and freeways! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 2nd from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 15925 3rd Place SW, Unit D, Burien 98166. INFO: List Price: $159,950 Listing #: 279171 Beds: 2 Baths: 1.5 Year Built: 1978 Approximate House SqFt: 1,100 Appliances that Stay: Dishwasher Dryer Range/Oven Refrigerator Washer Unit Features: Balcony/Deck/Patio End Unit Insulated Windows Vaulted Ceilings Marketing Remarks: Stunning, completely remodeled, 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath townhouse. Hardwood floors, slab granite counters and new stainless appliances. Wood burning fireplace and attached garage and a private courtyard. All conveniently located close to shopping and freeways! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:15925 3rd Place SW, Unit D, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/09/30/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-stunning-remodeled-2-bd-townhouse/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111005 DTEND:20111006 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110928T154559 LAST-MODIFIED:20110928T154753 UID:2886@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Open House For Sound Transit's New S. 200th Light Rail Stop Is Wed., Oct. 5 DESCRIPTION:[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="490" caption="Click image to see larger version."][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="490" caption="Click image to see larger version."][/caption] Sound Transit will be holding an Open House for their South 200th Street light rail extension from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5th at SeaTac City Hall (4800 S. 188th St., SeaTac). At this event, you'll be able to: Review the station, guideway and parking design elements Review proposed public art elements Review bicycle and pedestrian access improvements Talk to project staff "Learn more about extending light rail south of the SeaTac/Airport Station to South 200th Street in the City of SeaTac," reads a press release, which continues: On July 28, 2011, the Sound Transit Board of Directors approved the extension of Link light rail between Sea-Tac Airport and South 200th Street by 2016. This project will extend Link light rail service about 1.6 miles from Sea-Tac Airport to South 200th Street, where a station and park-and-ride lot will be located. Keep up to date about the project – sign up for email updates at www.soundtransit.org/subscribe. Sound Transit plans, builds and operates regional transit systems and services to improve mobility for Central Puget Sound. For more information, contact Jennifer Lemus, Community Outreach at 206-398-5314 or jennifer.lemus@soundtransit.org. Web: www.soundtransit.org/S200thStreet To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, call 1-800-201-4900 / TTY Relay: 711 or email accessibility@soundtransit.org. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 5 - 8 p.m. Presentation at 6 p.m. SeaTac City Hall, Council Chambers 4800 S. 188th St., SeaTac Light rail is coming to your neighborhood in 2016! LOCATION:4800 S. 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/09/28/open-house-for-sound-transits-s-200th-light-rail-stop-is-wednesday-oct-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110925 DTEND:20110926 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110923T091900 LAST-MODIFIED:20110923T091900 UID:2859@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Clean 3-BD Rambler For Just $132,900! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a very affordable ($132,900!), clean 3-bedroom rambler in move-in condition with new paint. A spacious living room adjoins a well-sized eating area. The kitchen is complete with stove/range, refrigerator and dishwasher. Don't forget the oversized one-car garage accessed from the alley. Plenty of parking out back as well, with room for RVs, boats, etc. All this plus a convenient location that's just minutes to the airport, I-5, shopping and amenities! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 25th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 13313 35th Ave South, Tukwila, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $132,900 Listing #: 277394 Beds: 3 Baths: 1 Year Built: 1958 Approximate House SqFt: 1,000 Marketing Remarks: Look No Further! Affordable, clean 3-bedroom rambler is move-in ready with new interior paint and the carpets have been cleaned. Spacious living room adjoins well-sized eating area. Kitchen is complete with stove/range, refrigerator and dishwasher. Don't forget the over-sized one car garage accessed from the alley. Plenty of parking out back as well. Room for RVs, boats, etc. All this plus a convenient location; just minutes to the airport, I-5, shopping and amenities. Don't miss this one! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:13313 35th Ave South, Tukwila, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/09/23/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-clean-3-bd-rambler-for-just-132900/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111007T110000 DTEND:20111007T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110918T121913 LAST-MODIFIED:20110917T121931 UID:2855@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Areawide Food Drive at 'Praise-A-Lujah' Oct. 7th DESCRIPTION:If you're one of many SeaTac residents who travel Des Moines Memorial Drive between South 188th and 208th Streets, you've no doubt noticed the 'Praise-A-Lujah' Ministries property just north of S. 200th on the west side of the street.  The ministry often distributes, at curbside, surplus perishable foods donate by local businesses. Praise-A-Lujah, an addiction recovery ministry, wants our Readers to know that they're holding an areawide Food Drive from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7th, in an effort to "meet the needs of those in our community- one food basket at a time." Here are the details from an email: Become a Team Player!! Help Praise-a-lujah ministries meet the needs of those in our community- one food basket at a time. Praise-a-lujah is a faith-based treatment center in Des Moines where individuals seeking the meaning of life can find it by building a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. By loving others as Christ first lived us, please drop off food donations at these following locations in your area on October 7th from 11am - 5pm: Burien Saar's Market Place 14905 4th Ave. S.W. Burien, WA 98166 Rainer Saar's Market Place 9000 Rainer Ave. Way S. Normandy Christian Church 908 S. 200th St. Normandy Park, WA 98198 Praise-a-lujah 19825 Des Moines Memorial Dr. Des Moines, WA 98148 Your help will answer prayers for those in need. Thank you and God bless!! For more information, please contact Pastor Kelly Crow at 206-429-3383. LOCATION:United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/09/18/areawide-food-drive-at-praise-a-lujah-oct-7th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110918 DTEND:20110919 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110916T120352 LAST-MODIFIED:20110916T120352 UID:2845@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Spacious 4-BD With Awesome Views DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a spacious and meticulously cared-for home in a great setting with awesome sweeping and breathtaking valley, city and mountain views. The home features an upgraded kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The huge deck runs the entire length of the house and overlooks the manicured and fully fenced backyard. The fourth bedroom on the lower level, is a second master with a 3/4 bath and fireplace. Located near a private school. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 18th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 4924 S 181st Place, SeaTac, WA 98188 INFO: List Price: $295,000 Listing #: 223630 Beds: 4 Baths: 2.5 Year Built: 1983 Approximate House SqFt: 2,040 Lot Square Footage: 9,284 Marketing Remarks: Must See!! You will love this spacious and meticulously cared-for home. Great setting and location with awesome sweeping and breathtaking valley, city and mountain views. The home features an upgraded kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The huge deck runs the entire length of the house and overlooks the manicured and fully fenced backyard. The fourth bedroom on the lower level, is a second master with a 3/4 bath and fireplace. Located near a private school. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:4924 S 181st Place, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/09/16/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-spacious-4-bd-with-awesome-views/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110911 DTEND:20110912 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110909T063612 LAST-MODIFIED:20110908T185434 UID:2835@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Beautifully Updated 2-BD At $159,000! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a beautifully-updated 2 bedroom home just minutes from downtown Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport or light rail! Fall in love with the new kitchen featuring soft-close cabinets, slab granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The bathroom is updated with a granite vanity, lights and more. There are newly-refinished hardwood floors, a separate laundry room, workshop and a new fence at the front of the house makes the front yard private and enjoyable. Also included is the Port insulation package with triple pane windows. Oh, and there's a new roof too! All this minutes to downtown Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport or light rail. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, August 28th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 12802 24 Ave South, SeaTac, WA 98168. INFO: List Price: $159,000 Listing #: 265005 Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Year Built: 1963 Approximate House SqFt: 850 Lot Square Footage: 7,066 Marketing Remarks: Beautifully updated 2 bedroom home. Fall in love w/ the new kitchen featuring soft-close cabinets, slab granite counters & stainless steel appliances. The bathroom is updated w/ a granite vanity, lights & more. Newly refinished hardwood floors. Separate laundry room & workshop. New fence at the front of the house makes the front yard private & enjoyable. Port insulation package w/ triple pane windows. There is a new roof too! All this minutes to downtown Seattle, SeaTac airport or light rail. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:12802 24 Ave South, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/09/09/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-beautifully-updated-2-bd-at-159000/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110902T192706 LAST-MODIFIED:20110902T192706 UID:2815@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Highline Historical Society Seeking 9/11 Memories; Here's How To Share Yours DESCRIPTION:The Highline Historical Society (we're members – join here) is seeking area residents to share their memories of the 9/11 tragedy on the weekend of Sept. 10th and 11th. They'll be videotaping short oral histories at two events – here's more from an email we received: In remembrance of the events of 9/11/2001, the Highline Historical Society will be videotaping short oral histories of first responders and the general public at two events on the weekend of September 10 - 11: Saturday, September 10: the Historical Society will be at the Burien Fire Station, 15100 8th Avenue SW in Burien, from 10 AM to Noon. Sunday, September 11: the Society will be at the SeaTac Fire Station, 2929 S 200th Street in SeaTac, from 1 – 3 PM. People who wish to share their memories of where they were a decade ago and how they reacted when they heard about the airliners that had been flown into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon are invited to stop by and be videotaped. These memories will then become a permanent part of the Highline Historical Society’s collections. For more information on the Highline Historical Society and its activities, visit www.highlinehistory.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/09/02/highline-historical-society-seeking-911-memories-heres-how-to-share-yours/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110904 DTEND:20110905 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110902T064454 LAST-MODIFIED:20110901T202248 UID:2801@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Ideal New 5-BD Light-Filled Home DESCRIPTION:BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is an ideal new 5-bedroom, light-filled home in a great location with easy access. Gorgeous hardwood floors lead you from the front door through most of the main floor. Chefs will delight in the kitchen, with its' slab granite countertops and undermount stainless steel sink, plus – stainless appliances. This is a light-filled house on a level, usable lot in a great location with easy access! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 4th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 12606 16th Ave South, West Seattle, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $319,950 Listing #: 218497 Beds: 5 Baths: 2.5 Year Built: 2011 Approximate House SqFt: 2,323 Lot Square Footage: 7,200 Marketing Remarks: Ideal 5 bedroom floor plan! Gorgeous hardwood floors lead you from the front door through most of the main floor. Chefs will delight in the kitchen,with its slab granite counter tops and undermount stainless steel sink. Plus, stainless appliances. Light filled house with skylight. Family room has slate wrapped fireplace and adjoins sunny kitchen nook. All bathrooms have undermount sinks,granite counters & tile floors. Level usable lot, landscaping is being completed. Great location w/ easy access! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:12606 16th Ave South, Seattle, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/09/02/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-ideal-new-5-bd-light-filled-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110910T100000 DTEND:20110910T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110830T091235 LAST-MODIFIED:20110829T091630 UID:2792@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:2nd Annual Poverty Bay Arts Festival Coming Up Sept. 10 in Downtown Des Moines DESCRIPTION:The Poverty Bay Arts Festival is back following a successful launch in 2010! The 2011 event will again highlight the talents of local visual and performance artists particularly from Des Moines, Highline Community College and surrounding Southwest King County. The Des Moines Arts Commission, the Associated Students of Highline Community College, and 4 Culture sponsor the event. The exhibition takes place Sept. 10, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at various locations throughout the downtown Des Moines Marina District. Artists display their works at various local businesses so festival-goers have the opportunity to enjoy great art while checking out the offerings of local businesses. The Poverty Bay Arts Festival attracts several thousand attendees due tot the added bonus of two other events scheduled on the same day: The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers' Market in the south Marina parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The second annual Poverty Bay Blues and Brews Festival sponsored by the Rotary Club of Des Moines from noon until 7 p.m. at Des Moines Beach Park at the north end of the Marina A Silent Arts Auction also takes place at the Oddfellows Hall opens at 10 a.m. and bidding ends at 3 p.m.  Musical entertainment and refreshments will be available during the auction. Finally, a Poetry Slam at Barnacles Restaurant goes from noon to 2 p.m.  1st prize $75, 2nd prize $50 and 3rd prize $25. Organizers are still looking for artists and businesses to participate.  The registration form and more info can be found at www.PovertyBayArtsFestival.com. Come on down to Des Moines' historic Poverty Bay district and make a day of it! LOCATION:Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/30/poverty-bay-arts-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110912T100000 DTEND:20110912T120000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110829T085837 LAST-MODIFIED:20110829T085837 UID:2789@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Last Gasp of Summer DESCRIPTION:The LAST GASP OF SUMMER is a fun and challenging race, at Angle Lake in SeaTac, Washington, with one and two mile events. The lake temperature averages in the high 60's in mid-September. Sponsored by Blue Wave Aquatics, Sanctioned by Pacific Northwest Association of Masters Swimmers, Inc for United States Masters Swimming – Sanction No. 361OW-05. Last Gasp of Summer includes 4 events: 1 mile wetsuit, 1 mile non-wetsuit, 2 miles wetsuit, 2 miles non-wetsuit. Entry includes one event, swim cap, gift and lunch. Family members are welcome to cheer on their swimmers and enjoy lunch after, donations will be accepted. Registration: http://www.lastgaspofsummer.com/ LOCATION:19408 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/29/last-gasp-of-summer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120107T080000 DTEND:20120108T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110829T085136 LAST-MODIFIED:20110829T085321 UID:2783@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Healing Service DESCRIPTION:Issam Nemeh, M.D. and Kathy Nemeh will be giving an Inspirational Talk followed by a Healing Service. Everyone will receive an individual prayer with Dr. Nemeh. Please note the time of service that you have chosen, and plan to arrive no sooner than 15 minutes prior to the service start time. The service is approximately 2 1/2 hours. For Specific Questions about Path To Faith Inspirational Talks and Healing Services, please review the Path To Faith Website Faq. http://pathtofaith.ticketleap.com/inspirational-talk-and-healing-service-seattle/#d=all LOCATION:3201 S. 176th St., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/29/healing-service/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111021 DTEND:20111024 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110829T084203 LAST-MODIFIED:20110829T084203 UID:2780@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:ZomBCon DESCRIPTION:ZomBcon International is the world's first-ever Zombie culture convention and premier horror experience for fans of all ages. In it's first year, it attracted over 7,000 fans over the Halloween weekend. 2011 promises to be even bigger. Our first year featured some of the biggest names in the horror genre from George Romero, Bruce Campbell, Malcolm McDowell and authors like Max Brooks and Chuck Palahniuk to name a few. It also included the cast members of Romero's Day of the Dead with John Amplas, Scott Reninger, and Terry Alexander. We also had the entire the Evil Dead cast for the rare revival screenings and Q \& A's. ZomBcon International is proud to announce the return of their popular convention this fall hosted in the Emerald City (Seattle) starting on Friday, October 21st 23rd, 2011 for the second annual convention. ZomBcon debuted to an overwhelming response by fans taking center stage last year over Halloween weekend with some of the biggest names in the culture. With impressive explosion of fanboy appeal from an Evil Dead Wedding with Bruce Campbell to the 25th Anniversary of Romero's Day Of The Dead with the Romero and cast. In it's first year, it joined the ranks as a premier con in an impressive list of northwest fan conventions like Emerald City Comic Con, Steamcon, Crypticon and Norwescon. ZomBcon aimed to celebrate the evolution of the horror genre and icon, the Zombie. Ryan Reiter, Artistic Director and founder of the popular ZomBcon and the annual Red, White and Dead Zombie Walk says "I grew up in Seattle, I love Seattle and I built this for Seattle, so we plan to keep it in Seattle for 2011." He attributes it to the overwhelming support of fans through Facebook an email, who won us over in our decision. Reiter reminds us by saying "that's who matters most, Zombcon evolved as a convention that zombie fans built out of our annual zombie walk. They who made this city the Zombie capital of the world and we think they deserve it for 2011." 2010 was a huge big year for the undead in Seattle, from reclaiming the Guinness World Record Zombie Walk from Britain, it very own Zombie Research Society Chapter and now being the birth place of the world's first-ever Zombie culture convention known as ZomBcon International. FOR More Information On The Details Of Each Ticket And Pass, Go To http://www.zombcon.com/category/Tickets/ LOCATION:17620 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/29/zombcon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111005 DTEND:20111006 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110829T081605 LAST-MODIFIED:20110829T081843 UID:2770@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Senior Citizen Flu Shots DESCRIPTION:Fight the flu with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association’s immunization program. Nurses will be here on Wednesday, October 5th to administer flu shots. Appointments are available by calling 206.973.4690 starting September 12th. LOCATION:13735 24th Avenue South, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/29/senior-citizen-flu-shots/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111201T183000 DTEND:20111201T200000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110829T075818 LAST-MODIFIED:20111119T142125 UID:2764@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Tree Lighting DESCRIPTION:What better way to get in the holiday spirit than by bringing your family and friends to help us light the tree? This year‟s tree will feature new decorations made by children from our youth programs. Live musical entertainment will feature the ABC…123 Preschool students. Bring a camera and get your picture taken with Santa. Refreshments will also be available. LOCATION:4800 S. 188th St., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/29/tree-lighting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110924T083000 DTEND:20110925T200000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110829T075417 LAST-MODIFIED:20110829T075417 UID:2760@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Pickleball Tournament DESCRIPTION:This fun competitive tournament is open to USAPA members (membership registration available day of tournament). All ability levels are welcome. Four courts are available, with ample viewing space. Food and beverages provided to paid participants. Sponsored and sanctioned by USAPA. Registration forms are available at www.usapa.org. Return the registration form to reserve your spot or for more information contact: Mark Friedenberg • 425.299.7449 Mail: 1425 Broadway #442, Seattle, WA 98122 Email: apbmaster@aol.com LOCATION:13735 24th Avenue South, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/29/pickleball-tournament/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111003T083000 DTEND:20111028T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110829T074303 LAST-MODIFIED:20110829T074303 UID:2756@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:City Hall Photo Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Drop in to City Hall during the month of October to view photography pieces from regional photographers.  Photography will be on display in the first and third floor lobbies.  The City of SeaTac is presenting this exhibit to show quality photography of regional photographers and to purchase work for their permanent collection. LOCATION:4800 S. 188th St., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/29/city-hall-photo-exhibit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110927T100000 DTEND:20110927T180000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110826T155554 LAST-MODIFIED:20110826T155554 UID:2752@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:City Hall Photo Exhibit Registration DESCRIPTION:The City of SeaTac is presenting an exhibit this October to show quality photography of regional photographers and to purchase work for their permanent collection. Photos must not be more than two years old. To be eligible for the Photo Purchase Award, a photo must be for sale at a price not to exceed $750. All photos submitted must be for sale.   Awards. There will be $1,800 available for purchase awards. Photos will be purchased for the City of SeaTac's permanent collection. Entry Fee. The entry fee is $15 per entry. Photographers may submit up to two entries. The City reserves the right to choose photos eligible for this exhibition. Registration. Bring photos Tuesday, September 27 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. to 3rd floor lobby at SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S. 188th St., SeaTac. Pickup Photos. All work shown in the exhibit must be picked up Monday, October 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Photos may not be picked up early. Pieces left will become property of the City of SeaTac. Questions? Call the City of SeaTac at 206.973.4680. Specifications. Exhibit is for black/white and color original photography. All work must be matted, framed and ready to hang with wire. Maximum size not to exceed 3 feet in any direction including mat and frame. Minimum photo size 5” x 7”. Photos submitted should be appropriate for public display and suitable for community viewing. Photos submitted may be printed by the photographer or a photo lab. All works must have a 3 x 5 card attached to the lower right back and must include: Artist’s name, address, day and evening phone numbers. Title of piece, year of execution and price (not to exceed $750). Details: http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=1406 LOCATION:4800 S. 188th St., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/26/city-hall-photo-exhibit-registration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110924T100000 DTEND:20110924T140000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110826T154923 LAST-MODIFIED:20110826T154923 UID:2749@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Healthy Eating Class DESCRIPTION: FREE Childcare FREE Lunch for all attendees Do you want to learn more about how to feed your family healthy food? Learn how to avoid diabetes, heart disease and even cancer Learn what foods to buy to keep your family healthy Watch a cooking demonstration, to see how easy it is to cook tasty meals everyone will enjoy Taste delicious vegetarian foods Interested? Sign up today, or call Janet at the Angle Lake Family Resource Center to let her know how many people will be coming and your childcare needs. jalcantara@lcsnw.org Includes: LOCATION:4040 S 188th St., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/26/healthy-eating-class/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111216T110000 DTEND:20111216T123000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110826T154225 LAST-MODIFIED:20110826T154225 UID:2746@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Senior Citizens' Holiday Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join in the fun for this annual favorite. Advance registration is required. LOCATION:13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/26/senior-citizens-holiday-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111118T110000 DTEND:20111118T123000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110826T153858 LAST-MODIFIED:20110826T153858 UID:2743@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Senior Citizens' Thanksgiving Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join in the fun for this annual favorite. Advance registration is required. LOCATION: 13735 24th Avenue South, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/26/senior-citizens-thanksgiving-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110828 DTEND:20110829 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110826T090201 LAST-MODIFIED:20110826T090201 UID:2736@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Beautifully Updated 2-BD At $162,700! DESCRIPTION:BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a beautifully-updated 2 bedroom home just minutes from downtown Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport or light rail! Fall in love with the new kitchen featuring soft-close cabinets, slab granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The bathroom is updated with a granite vanity, lights and more. There are newly-refinished hardwood floors, a separate laundry room, workshop and a new fence at the front of the house makes the front yard private and enjoyable. Also included is the Port insulation package with triple pane windows. Oh, and there's a new roof too! All this minutes to downtown Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport or light rail. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, August 28th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 12802 24 Ave South, SeaTac, WA 98168. INFO: List Price: $162,700 Listing #: 265005 Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Year Built: 1963 Approximate House SqFt: 850 Lot Square Footage: 7,066 Marketing Remarks: Beautifully updated 2 bedroom home. Fall in love w/ the new kitchen featuring soft-close cabinets, slab granite counters & stainless steel appliances. The bathroom is updated w/ a granite vanity, lights & more. Newly refinished hardwood floors. Separate laundry room & workshop. New fence at the front of the house makes the front yard private & enjoyable. Port insulation package w/ triple pane windows. There is a new roof too! All this minutes to downtown Seattle, SeaTac airport or light rail. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:12802 24 Ave South, Seatac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/26/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-beautifully-updated-2-bd-at-162700/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111001T090000 DTEND:20111001T120000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110820T132402 LAST-MODIFIED:20110829T092124 UID:2732@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Sale DESCRIPTION:There is a limited amount of rain barrels available for sale. SeaTac Residents Only. $25 each cash only, limit TWO (2) per customer. LOCATION: 4424 S. 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/20/rain-barrel-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111001T090000 DTEND:20111001T150000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110820T132143 LAST-MODIFIED:20110820T132143 UID:2729@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Recycling Collection DESCRIPTION:Recycle appliances, scrap metal, tires, oil, transmission fluid, batteries, electronics, fluorescent tubes/bulbs, reusable household goods, EPS Styrofoam, and more! Styrofoam must be clean, dry and free of any plastic film. NO foam sheeting, cardboard, hard plastics, screws or metals. Packing peanuts must be bagged or boxed. Dirty and wet EPS will not be accepted. No food containers will be accepted. FREE – Confidential material shredding. Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed from documents. Limited to (3) three boxes per vehicle. Computer monitors and televisions will not be accepted. You can recycle these items for free at other locations through E-Cycle Washington. Call 1.800.RECYCLE or visit 1800recycle.wa.gov to find authorized E-Cycle Washington collection locations. LOCATION:4424 S. 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/20/recycling-collection/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110821 DTEND:20110822 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110819T063318 LAST-MODIFIED:20110818T214519 UID:2704@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential Open House: Well-Maintained 3-BD In Quiet Neighborhood DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a well-maintained, move-in ready home in a conveniently located, quiet neighborhood! Plenty of extras inside and out - like air conditioning and RV/boat/guest parking. Easy commute to Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma with convenient access to freeways and bus routes. Blocks from the Des Moines Marina, Marine View Park in Normandy Park, and Angle Lake Park. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, August 21st from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 20623 12th Ave S., SeaTac, WA 98198 INFO: List Price: $205,000 Listing #: 237717 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.5 Year Built: 1999 Approximate House SqFt: 1,310 Interior Features: Bath Off Master Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Security System Vaulted Ceilings Walk-in Closet Marketing Remarks: This is a well maintained, move-in ready home in a conveniently located, quiet neighborhood! Plenty of extras inside and out - like air conditioning and RV/boat/guest parking. Easy commute to Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma with convenient access to freeways and bus routes. Blocks from the Des Moines Marina, Marine View Park in Normandy Park, and Angle Lake Park. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:20623 12th Ave S., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/19/this-weeks-prudential-open-house-well-maintained-3-bd-in-quiet-neighborhood/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110814T130000 DTEND:20110814T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110812T134702 LAST-MODIFIED:20110812T134702 UID:2686@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 4-Bedroom North Hill View Home at $309,000! DESCRIPTION:BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week features fantastic southern exposure, views of Poverty Bay and the Cascades, and a thoroughly updated modern interior. 4 bedrooms and 2.25 baths, this North Hill home is unbelievably priced at just $309,000. Perched up high and flooded with natural light, this home features sweeping Mt. Rainier and Territorial views, enjoyed from nearly every room! Stylishly updated, turn-key and move-in ready, this home is impressive! Updates include newer light fixtures, windows, millwork, doors, and decorator color... the list goes on and on. Striking entry with refinished woodwork and custom tile. Open-concept kitchen with slider to fully-fenced backyard. Remodeled bathroom features heated, jetted tub. Spacious rooms, HUGE garage, alley access, and walking distance to park. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, August 14th from 1pm – 4pm. [caption id="attachment_35569" align="alignright" width="341" caption="20823 7th Ave S"][/caption] WHERE: 20823 7th Ave S, Seattle, 98198 INFO: List Price: $309,000 Listing #: 259200 Beds: 4 Baths: 2.25 Year Built: 1961 Approximate House SqFt: 2,310 Lot Square Footage: 7,500 Interior Features: Bath Off Master Dbl Pane/Storm Windw Jetted Tub Marketing Remarks: Deck, Fenced-Fully, Green House, High Speed Internet, Patio, Propane, RV Parking, Natural Gas, Dead-end Street. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:20823 7th Ave S, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/12/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-4-bedroom-north-hill-view-home-at-309000/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110804T081359 LAST-MODIFIED:20110804T081524 UID:2674@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 4-Bedroom Boulevard Park Home at $218,500! DESCRIPTION:BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week features nicely planted garden beds, an updated kitchen and bathroom, and French doors that open onto a deck. 4 bedrooms and 1.25 baths, priced to sell at just $218,500. Enjoy the birds while you sit inside! The living room, hallway, and upstairs bedrooms all have hardwood floors, and there is a cedar closet in the half-bath downstairs. Port package windows on all finished rooms add to the comfort. Great location! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, August 7th from 1pm – 4pm. [caption id="attachment_35569" align="alignright" width="341" caption="10839 14th Ave S"][/caption] WHERE: 10839 14th Ave S, Seattle, 98168 INFO: List Price: $218,500 Listing #: 257488 Beds: 4 Baths: 1.25 Year Built: 1961 Approximate House SqFt: 2,080 Lot Square Footage: 8,142 Interior Features: Ceiling Fans Dbl Pane/Storm Windw French Doors Marketing Remarks: Potential for a fireplace in the large unfinished room downstairs. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/04/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-4-bedroom-boulevard-park-home-at-218500/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110802T112952 LAST-MODIFIED:20110802T112952 UID:2663@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Brent Rice Memorial Swim Of The Sound Desperately Seeks Swimmers & Money! DESCRIPTION: The sixth annual Brent Rice Memorial Swim of the Sound is coming to Des Moines on Saturday, Aug. 20th – and Organizers are desperately seeking more swimmers, donations, volunteers and Sponsors! "After much debate with the USCG and with the support from the swim’s boating Director Del Rivero & South King Fire & Rescue the swim was approved for a Marine Event Permit with some new restrictions," reads a press release. "These new restrictions require more safety boats and more safety equipment on the water. The foundation cannot provide these items if they do not have the support from the community. They have also been told that South King & Fire was denied funding to help support the event and is now needing $900 more dollars in funds to cover them being present, which is a key piece to the event." If you can pitch in any amount to help, please do so immediately – donate online here. If you're interested in swimming in this great fundraiser event, the deadline is Aug. 10th – register online here. The Foundation is also asking everyone to do at least two of the following things: Register to swim today! (Deadline is August 10th) Recruit More Swimmers to Register! Donate to the foundation online at http://www.active.com/donate/brmsos11 Recruit A Support Boat or Support Kayaker! Recruit A Volunteer! “If we are unable to meet the United States Coast Guard's restrictions and show there is a need for this event to happen every year then I cannot guarantee that this event will continue to happen after this year," said Organizer Justin Moser. "Please help support our swim and foundation in any way you can, so that we can continue to provide swim scholarship throughout the community” On the morning on Aug. 20th, swimmers will don wetsuits and brave cold waters to swim 2.3 miles across Puget Sound. The waters from the Des Moines Beach Park to Point Robinson on Maury Island are a chilling 50-degrees Fahrenheit, but swimmers keep coming back for more. Not only are the swimmers racing across for themselves, they are contributing to the Brent Rice Memorial Foundation. The Brent Rice Memorial Foundation was founded in 2006 to honor Brent Rice, provide swim lessons for low income families, and to help fund aquatic safety classes throughout the Puget Sound area. The swim was started in 2006 by 17-year old Justin Moser, who wanted to honor his friend and mentor Brent Rice who passed away just over six years ago in a car accident. Brent Rice once did the swim himself as a personal challenge from one of his brothers. Brent Rice was a local swimmer, where he competed at both the state and national level receiving All- American honors. With the help of sponsors, donors and athlete contributions they have raised just over $10,000 from the past five swims. The goal is to raise $20,000 this year which can provide more than two thousand swim lessons for children in the Puget Sound Area. The swim is run by the help of volunteers, US Coast Guard, South King and other various fire departments. The Brent Rice Memorial Swim of the Sound is one of the few events where swimmers cross Puget Sound and it is sure to grow as such a unique event. For more information on swimming, volunteering or donating go to www.brmsos.com. For more information, please call Justin Moser at 206-491-4738 or e-mail him at Justin@brmsos.com. Here are some pics from previous swims we've covered: [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="490" caption="Organizer Justin Moser explains the rules of the swim in 2010."][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="490" caption="Kayakers monitor swimmers as they cross Puget Sound."][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="488" caption="Swimmers congratulate each other as they arrive on Maury Island."][/caption] LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/08/02/brent-rice-memorial-swim-of-the-sound-desperately-seeks-swimmers-money/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110814 DTEND:20110815 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110728T164307 LAST-MODIFIED:20110729T152556 UID:2657@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Ice Cream Social With Ciscoe Morris Will Be Sunday, Aug. 14th DESCRIPTION: The Fifth Annual Ice Cream Social will feature Celebrity Guest Ciscoe Morris on Sunday, Aug. 14th at Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, located at 13735 24th Ave South in SeaTac. Ciscoe Morris, a local gardening media maven, will be scooping free ice cream for the first 300 guests. Cicsoe hosts "Gardening with Ciscoe" on KIRO 97.3 FM radio and KING 5/NWCN television, 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 "Ciscoe's Favorite Autumn Bloomers; Great Plants to Keep Your Garden Going Until Frost." The fun starts at 1:00 p.m., with Ciscoe taking center stage in the Celebration Rose Garden at around 2:30 p.m. Other featured events include: Silent Auction! Bid on a variety of great items, including three Aw Pots personally planted by Ciscoe, 7 designer pots planted by local nurseries and designers, (including Clinton Bamboo, Herr Backyard Garden Center, Furney's Nursery, Minter's Earlington Greenhouse, Village Green Perennials Nursery, West Seattle Nursery, and Dogwood Design), a Rose Package including an autographed copy of Jeff Wyckoff's new rose book, a gorgeous quilt, handmade garden art, a lavender basket, and more! Plant Sale!! A delightful variety of plants will be on sale from our garden club partners and the Elda Behm Paradise Garden. Door Prizes Galore!!! And Free Ice Cream to the first 300 guests! "Please join us in the garden for an afternoon of the very best in gardening 'edu-tainment,' ice cream, and of course, brussels sprouts!" reads a flier. For more information, click here, or download a PDF of the poster here. For directions to the garden, click here. LOCATION:13735 24th Ave South, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/07/28/fifth-annual-ice-cream-social-with-cisco-morris-will-be-sunday-aug-14th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110811 DTEND:20110812 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110725T101702 LAST-MODIFIED:20110725T101702 UID:2654@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:3rd Annual Rotary Golf Tournament Benefit For Matt Griffin YMCA Is Aug. 11 DESCRIPTION:The third Annual Rotary Golf Tournament to benefit Matt Griffin YMCA will be held Thursday, Aug. 11th, with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. "Join us at Washington National Golf Club for a great tournament to benefit the Matt Griffin YMCA," reads a press release. "The format will be a four person team scramble, featuring prizes and awards through the day." WHAT: Third Annual Rotary Golf Tournament to benefit Matt Griffin YMCA. WHEN: Thursday, August 11th; shotgun start is at 8:00 a.m. WHERE: Washington National Golf Club, located at 14330 SE Husky Way in Auburn, WA 98092 (map/directions here). COST: Cost is: $150: Individual $500: Team of Four $950: Team (Foursome + Hole Sponsorship) $500: Hole Sponsor Only Fee includes: golfing, cart, practice balls, barbeque, gift bag, prizes, BBQ and silent auction. If you would like to attend lunch only for $35, please contact Brian Frederick at bfrederick@brokersxpress.com. To reserve your spot, please call 206.433.1700 or visit the website at https://tournaments.okigolf.com/EventInfo.aspx?E=753162 INFO: The Matt Griffin YMCA is located at 3595 South 188th Street in SeaTac, and their phone number is 206.244.5880. More information at their website here. SPONSORS: LOCATION:14330 SE Husky Way, Auburn, WA, United States, 98092 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/07/25/3rd-annual-rotary-golf-tournament-benefit-for-matt-griffin-ymca-is-aug-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110725 DTEND:20110726 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110724T095027 LAST-MODIFIED:20110724T095105 UID:2650@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Metro Transit Holding Another Public Hearing On Budget Cuts Monday, July 25 DESCRIPTION:King County's Metro Transit said that last Thursday's public hearing in Burien (read our coverage here) would be its 'last,' but apparently they've changed their mind – another hearing will be held in downtown Seattle beginning at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 25th, at the King County Courthouse. The meeting will be held on the 10th floor of the courthouse, which is located at 516 Third Ave in downtown Seattle (directions & info on parking available here). If you're interested in speaking up at this "final' hearing, you can sign up beginning at 1 p.m. The county is proposing a two-year, $20 car tab fee hike, as well as possible cuts to its transit service, which is facing a $60 million budget shortfall. Cuts to bus service across the county – some of which could begin as soon as February, including cuts to several routes in the Burien area – were discussed at Thursday's hearing at Burien City Hall, which was attended by an overflowing crowd. For more information on Metro's budget issues, click here. LOCATION:516 Third Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, 98104 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/07/24/metro-transit-holding-another-public-hearing-on-budget-cuts-monday-july-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110724 DTEND:20110725 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110722T183737 LAST-MODIFIED:20110722T183737 UID:2645@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 3-BD Quiet Rambler For Just $150K! DESCRIPTION:BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a very private, quiet, nice, well taken care-for 3-bedroom rambler priced to sell at just $149,950. Come and discover the very calm, very serene atmosphere this property renders. With 3 spacious bedrooms and an extra room that could be utilized to your liking, the possibilities are as grand as you can imagine. This is a very rare home that gives you the big city address with the privacy and peacefulness of country living! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, July 24th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 1437 S. 124th Street, West Seattle, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $149,950 Listing #: 162328 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.75 Year Built: 1997 Approximate House SqFt: 1,536 Lot Square Footage: 7,488 Interior Features: Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw French Doors Marketing Remarks: Discover the privacy of this very well maintained and cared for rambler. Experience the calm and serene environment this property renders. With 2 spacious bedrooms and an extra room that could be utilized to your liking. Host a BBQ with friends & family with a very spacious garden surrounded Patio. The possibilities are as grand as you can imagine. A very rare home that gives you the big city address with the privacy and peace of country living! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:1437 S. 124th Street, Seattle, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/07/22/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-3-bd-quiet-rambler-for-just-150k/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110717T080000 DTEND:20110717T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110715T065307 LAST-MODIFIED:20110714T211237 UID:2611@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 3-Bedroom Home In Gregory Heights DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a 3-bedroom home in Gregory Heights. With fresh paint in and out, new carpet, updated kitchen and appliances, new windows, roof, updated electrical and more! Nice hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms. BONUS – home plus 500 square feet dwelling complete with large finished room, 1/2 bath plumbed for shower and shop with own entrance, great for extended family or rent out for additional income. Tons of extra storage, alley access with RV parking, large covered patio, fully fenced & beautiful landscaped yard. One-year home warranty, move in ready, you'll love it! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, July 17th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 16022 11th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166. INFO: List Price: $239,950 Listing #: 239214 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.5 Year Built: 1954 Approximate House SqFt: 1,220 Lot Square Footage: 7,620 Site Features: Cable TV Fenced-Fully Gas Available Outbuildings Patio RV Parking Shop Marketing Remarks: Fresh paint in & out, new carpet, updated kitchen & appliances, new windows, roof, updated electrical. Nice hardwood floors in living room & bedrooms. BONUS, home plus 500 sq ft dwelling complete with Large finished room, 1/2 bath plumbed for shower & shop w/own entrance, great for extended family or rent out for additional income. Tons of X storage, alley access with RV parking, large covered patio, fully fenced & beautiful landscaped yard. 1 yr home warranty, move in ready, you'll love it! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:16022 11th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/07/15/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-3-bedroom-home-in-gregory-heights-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110715 DTEND:20110716 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110714T104804 LAST-MODIFIED:20110715T045720 UID:2606@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:If You See Smoke At Sea-Tac Airport Friday, Don't Worry – It's Only A Drill DESCRIPTION:The Port of Seattle wants to make sure everyone knows that if you see smoke, or elements of what might look like an airplane accident, or hear bad groans of mock pain from hired actors emanating from Sea-Tac Airport on Friday, July 15th, don't worry – it's only a Tri-ennial Emergency Exercise being conducted. The exercise will run from 6 a.m. – Noon on Runway 16R/34L on Friday, and will involve a faked full-scale emergency exercise simulating an aircraft incident as a way to test airfield disaster preparedness and response as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) every three years. The exercise will NOT affect or delay regular air travel at Sea-Tac Airport. The westernmost runway (16R/34L) will be closed for the exercise; however, both of the other two runways will be open as normal. This year’s exercise will consist of two separate mock scenarios focusing on police and fire response. The first scenario will center around a flight that is seized by a hostage taker. Police will respond with appropriate tactics to practice techniques and procedures. Over 100 volunteers will pose as ‘victims’ next to a mock-up aircraft in the fire and rescue scenario. Volunteers will be outfitted with theater makeup to represent a variety of injuries that will test medical care triage, treatment, and transport practices and procedures. Port Police and Fire Departments will lead each scenario response which will include dozens of King County area mutual aid police and fire agencies. An estimated 50 -75 pieces of equipment from fire engines to aid cars and up to 175 fire fighters are scheduled to participate, as well as police officers and SWAT teams. Additional first responders from the Port will include Sea-Tac Airport Security, Airport Operations, Public Information and the Port Environmental team. Following the exercise, a comprehensive report will be prepared post-exercise to identify any gaps in emergency planning and prioritize follow-up corrective actions. Again, please note that this event is only a drill! LOCATION:17801 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98158 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/07/14/if-you-see-smoke-at-sea-tac-airport-friday-dont-worry-%e2%80%93-its-only-a-drill/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110804 DTEND:20110805 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110709T100506 LAST-MODIFIED:20110709T100506 UID:2576@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Senior Citizens' Aloha Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join in the fun for this annual favorite. The South Sound Singers from Edmonds return to perform island songs and dance. Lunch will feature our version of Hawaiian chicken, coconut rice, island veggies, and a tropical dessert. Advance registration is required. Don’t forget your muumuus and aloha shirts! LOCATION:13735 24th Avenue South, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/07/09/senior-citizens-aloha-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110710 DTEND:20110711 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110708T063832 LAST-MODIFIED:20110707T203957 UID:2570@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 3-BD Gregory Heights Rambler DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a large 3-bedroom Rambler located very close to Gregory Heights Elementary School and the local Swim & Tennis Club. This is the one you've been looking for and its even protected by a 1-year AHS Warranty. "HURRY!" You will enjoy this move-in ready home with its many special features like: Formal living room w/fireplace Oak flooring 2.5 bathrooms Master bath w/built in sauna Formal dining room Large kitchen w/eating space & skylight Large family room w/wood burning fireplace Spectacular large fenced back yard w/deck. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, July 10th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 15913 18th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166. INFO: List Price: $299,999 Listing #: 236092 Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Year Built: 1951 Approximate House SqFt: 1,670 Lot Square Footage: 8,160 Interior Features: Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Sauna Skylights Site Features: Cable TV Deck Fenced-Fully High Speed Internet Outbuildings Marketing Remarks: This large rambler is very close to Gregory Heights Elementary & the local Swim & Tennis club. You will enjoy this move-in ready home with its many special feature like: Formal living room w/fireplace, oak flooring, 2.5 bathrooms, Master bath w/built in sauna, Formal dining room, large kithen w/eating space & skylight, large family room w/wood burning fireplace & a spectacular large fenced back yard w/deck. This is the one youve been looking for & its even protected by a 1 year AHS Warranty. "HURRY!" Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:15913 18th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/07/08/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-3-bd-gregory-heights-rambler/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110704T220000 DTEND:20110704T230000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110704T084253 LAST-MODIFIED:20110707T203739 UID:2531@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Looking For Last-Minute 4th of July Details? We've Got 'Em All Right Here DESCRIPTION:The City of SeaTac is co-sponsoring a fireworks display along with the Angle Lake Shore Club again this year. Angle Lake Park will be open late in order for patrons to enjoy the show. Overflow parking is available at Alaska Airlines located just north of the park. Metro Transit bus routes will be operating on a Sunday schedule for Independence Day.  The holiday schedule means many commuter bus routes will not be in service on July 4. Sunday fares will be in effect on all Metro routes. Earlier in the day, the Angle Lake Manor Association is sponsoring a Fourth of July Kids Parade and patriotic sing-a-long in Angle Lake Park. Kids can ride their bikes, pull a wagon or just walk along with the adults. Participants are encouraged to be decked out in patriotic attire and decorate their bikes, tricycles and wagons. The parade starts at 10:00 AM on July 4, and is open to all residents of SeaTac. Come join in the fun. Parking is available at the park. Following the parade, there will be an old-fashioned, patriotic sing-a-long at the stage in the park, and ice cream treats for the kids who participate in the parade. Parade Route: The parade will start at the northeast gate of the park which exits onto S. 194th Street. It will go north on 33rd Avenue S. then turn east onto S. 192nd Street. The route will circle around the neighborhood turning onto 39th Avenue S. and then onto S. 194th Street ending back in the park. The City of SeaTac reminds residents and visitors that the Fourth of July, while a time to celebrate our country’s independence, is also a day of potential injuries and fires. Please remember that the discharging of fireworks within the City of SeaTac is strictly prohibited. LOCATION:19408 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/07/04/looking-for-last-minute-4th-of-july-details-weve-got-em-all-right-here/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110626T130000 DTEND:20110626T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110624T064945 LAST-MODIFIED:20110623T213627 UID:2420@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 3-Bedroom Home In Gregory Heights DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a 3-bedroom home in Gregory Heights. With fresh paint in and out, new carpet, updated kitchen and appliances, new windows, roof, updated electrical and more! Nice hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms. BONUS – home plus 500 square feet dwelling complete with large finished room, 1/2 bath plumbed for shower and shop with own entrance, great for extended family or rent out for additional income. Tons of extra storage, alley access with RV parking, large covered patio, fully fenced & beautiful landscaped yard. One-year home warranty, move in ready, you'll love it! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, June 26th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 16022 11th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166. INFO: List Price: $249,950 Listing #: 239214 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.5 Year Built: 1954 Approximate House SqFt: 1,220 Lot Square Footage: 7,620 Site Features: Cable TV Fenced-Fully Gas Available Outbuildings Patio RV Parking Shop Marketing Remarks: Fresh paint in & out, new carpet, updated kitchen & appliances, new windows, roof, updated electrical. Nice hardwood floors in living room & bedrooms. BONUS, home plus 500 sq ft dwelling complete with Large finished room, 1/2 bath plumbed for shower & shop w/own entrance, great for extended family or rent out for additional income. Tons of X storage, alley access with RV parking, large covered patio, fully fenced & beautiful landscaped yard. 1 yr home warranty, move in ready, you'll love it! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:16022 11th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/06/24/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-3-bedroom-home-in-gregory-heights/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110623T183000 DTEND:20110623T200000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110617T112002 LAST-MODIFIED:20110617T112002 UID:2396@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Latino Cultural Night DESCRIPTION:This free event is open to the community. There will be dinner, dancing, crafts, and bingo. LOCATION:3595 S 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/06/17/latino-cultural-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110619T130000 DTEND:20110619T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110617T101212 LAST-MODIFIED:20110617T101212 UID:2390@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Dad'll Love This 4-BD w/2 Kitchens DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a 4-bedroom home with 2 kitchens, 3 full baths, and a 2-car garage – a perfect Father's Day gift! The main floor has 1 bedroom, a full bath and a kitchen, and could be used as separate living quarters. Upstairs has the main kitchen with granite counter tops and hardwoods, along with a large living room with vaulted ceilings, corner fireplace and hardwood floors. This home also has a spacious deck, a fully fenced backyard which is very usable and completed by a patio. Very high quality, complete home! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, June 19th from 1pm – 4pm (take Dad for Father's Day!). WHERE: 12447 24th Ave South, West Seattle, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $299,950 Listing #: 126419 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Year Built: 2010 Approximate House SqFt: 2,100 Lot Square Footage: 4,025 Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Vaulted Ceilings Walk-in Closet Fireplace Marketing Remarks: 2 kitchens!!! 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 car garage and a second kitchen! What an ideal floor plan! Main has 1 bedroom, a full bath and a kitchen. Main floor could be uses as separate living quarters. Upstairs has the main kitchen with granite counter tops and hardwoods. Large living room with vaulted ceilings, corner fireplace and hardwood floors. Home has a spacious deck. Rear yard is fully fenced, very usable and completed by a patio. Very high quality home. Home is now complete! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:12447 24th Ave South, Seattle, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/06/17/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-dadll-love-this-4-bd-w2-kitchens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110618 DTEND:20110620 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110612T205535 LAST-MODIFIED:20110622T074458 UID:2384@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Celebrate The Start Of Summer At Burien’s 2011 Wild Strawberry Festival! DESCRIPTION: Burien's 2011 Wild Strawberry Festival happens next weekend (June 18-19), and we invite everyone to mark their calendars to 'Celebrate Community' for FREE at Burien's Town Square Park! Our sister site The B-Town Blog will have a booth at the fest, where some of the same peeps behind this site will be 'live blogging,' taking pics, talking to visitors and generally just having a grand old time at a classic outdoor event. Oh, and Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer will be serving as MC also. An amazing number of exciting activities will be featured, including: Saturday B-Town Bike Fair, with a bike rodeo, scavenger hunt, and helmet fitting Carnival Days hosted by Discover Burien, with rides and games for all ages B-Boy Strawberry Jam on Saturday afternoon featuring amazing break dancing Games at many of the vendor booths Some of the other events to look forward to include: Kickoff the weekend at the annual Kiwanis Club’s Pancake Breakfast at the Burien Fire Station. Discover Burien’s popular Father’s Day Car Show & Chili Cook-Off will again be held on Sunday and conveniently located right next to the activities. The Wild Strawberry 1K & 5K Run will be held on Saturday morning and sponsored by Whitewater Aquatics. Fabulous music, strolling comedians (including BTB Fave Manuela Horn on Sunday, June 19th), dancers, puppeteers, storytelling and community performers will be a mainstay of the event, along with tasty food booths, great shopping, and the Festival’s signature strawberry shortcake. Drop by The B-Town Blog booth and get the latest local news fresh on scene. Or if you have a story we should tell, come give us your news tip in person! We'll be blogging live all weekend! Town Square Park is located at the intersection of SW 152nd Street and 5th Ave SW. The festival is produced by the City of Burien and supported by Burien Toyota, Burien Chevrolet, Waste Management, Burien Press, 4 Culture, The Highline Times and The B-Town Blog. For a full entertainment schedule and more information, go to WildStrawberryFestival.org, or call Burien Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services at 206 988 3700. To get you in the mood for this year's event, here's a time lapse video The B-Town Blog shot last year from a camera perched on the Town Square condos – be sure to watch closely at around the 1:00 mark as the inflatable bouncy things lose power and deflate: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Leg9iyeNLvg[/youtube] LOCATION:SW 152nd and 5th Place SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/06/12/celebrate-the-start-of-summer-at-burien%e2%80%99s-2011-wild-strawberry-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110612T130000 DTEND:20110612T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110610T063756 LAST-MODIFIED:20110609T203019 UID:2368@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential Northwest Open House: 4-Bedroom With 2 Kitchens! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a 4-bedroom home with 2 kitchens, 3 full baths, and a 2-car garage. The main floor has 1 bedroom, a full bath and a kitchen, and could be used as separate living quarters. Upstairs has the main kitchen with granite counter tops and hardwoods, along with a large living room with vaulted ceilings, corner fireplace and hardwood floors. This home also has a spacious deck, a fully fenced backyard which is very usable and completed by a patio. Very high quality, complete home! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, June 12th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 12447 24th Ave South, West Seattle, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $307,750 Listing #: 126419 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Year Built: 2010 Approximate House SqFt: 2,100 Lot Square Footage: 4,025 Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Vaulted Ceilings Walk-in Closet Fireplace Marketing Remarks: 2 kitchens!!! 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 car garage and a second kitchen! What an ideal floor plan! Main has 1 bedroom, a full bath and a kitchen. Main floor could be uses as separate living quarters. Upstairs has the main kitchen with granite counter tops and hardwoods. Large living room with vaulted ceilings, corner fireplace and hardwood floors. Home has a spacious deck. Rear yard is fully fenced, very usable and completed by a patio. Very high quality home. Home is now complete! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:12447 24th Ave South, Seattle, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/06/10/this-weeks-prudential-northwest-open-house-4-bedroom-with-2-kitchens-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110606T151100 LAST-MODIFIED:20110606T151100 UID:2334@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SeaTac's International Festival Is June 25-26, And Here's The Schedule DESCRIPTION: SeaTac's International Festival will be held the weekend of June 25 & 26, 2011 at Angle Lake Park, and here's the schedule and details: Festival Hours will be: Saturday, June 25 - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, June 26 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Here's more from the city's website: Cultural Village (New this year!) We're looking forward to expanding the International Festival this year by adding a "Cultural Village." We are currently looking for groups who would like to share their culture and celebrate diversity in our community. The "Cultural Village" will include entertainment from different cultures and booths that present and share special traditions of that country, religion or culture. Cultural Village Application (PDF) Information: Dave Bush, Rotary Club of SeaTac, 206.669.7263, dbush@windermere.com Entertainment: Marlon Olson, City of SeaTac, 206.973.4684, molson@ci.seatac.wa.us Live Entertainment Listen to the hottest popular performers in the Pacific Northwest. Different types of ethnic and cultural music will be performed, as well as entertainment for kids. Entertainment begins at noon on Saturday and runs through Sunday afternoon. Saturday: Noon - New Age Flamenco (Latin, Mediterranean Jazz) 1:00 p.m. - Inochi Taiko (Japanese Taiko Drums) 2:00 p.m. - Halau Hula Pulamahiaikalikolehua (Hawaiian Youth Dancers) 2:30 p.m. - Oasis Dancers (Belly Dancers) 3:00 p.m. - Correo Aereo (Latin American Music) 4:00 p.m. - Orgullo Hispano (Youth Hispanic Dancers) 4:30 p.m. - Phillapino Youth Dancers from Tukwila Elementary 5:00 p.m. - Halau Hula Pulamahiaikalikolehua/Na Leo O Hawaii (Hawaiian Dancers) 6:00 p.m. - Smilin’ Scandinavians (Polka Music) 7:00 p.m. - Spirit of Ojah (African Music, Reggae) Sunday: Noon - Zumba Party Workout! (Instructor Lynne Deines will lead a free Zumba session) 1:00 p.m. - Boys of Greenwood Glen (Irish, Bluegrass & more) 2:00 p.m. - Ranger & the Rearrangers (Gypsy Jazz with a twist) 3:00 p.m. - Little Bill & the Blue Notes (Blues Band) 4:00 p.m. - Cory Wilds (Traditional Rock, Blues & Jazz) Arts & Craft Vendors Vendor spaces are arranged by the Rotary Club of SeaTac. For information regarding being a vendor please contact Laverne. Craft Vendor Application (PDF) Laverne McIntyre, 206.817.3012, mcintyreteam@msn.com Food Vendors Vendor spaces are arranged by the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce. For information regarding being a food vendor please contact the following: Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, 206.575.1633, staff@swkcc.org Children's Area: Buy a wristband and play all day! Wristband, $5 each Kids will have a blast playing in the 3 inflatable play areas plus we'll have two different games each day. Participate in a craft and make a dream catcher or bracelet. We'll also be offering face painting. Parade The International Festival Parade has been cancelled for 2011. Event Sponsors Major event sponsors are the City of SeaTac, Rotary Club of SeaTac, Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce and the Matt Griffin YMCA. These sponsors are responsible for the planning and coordination of all aspects of the festival. Banner Sponsors Each year local businesses in the City of SeaTac are encouraged to sponsor the International Festival by purchasing a light pole banner. The sponsors banner includes the company logo printed on both sides of their respective banner. The festival banners are then displayed along International Blvd. during the month of June. Ten banners have been purchased annually since 1997. This year we will have approximately 120 banners to display. Once a company purchases a banner it is displayed annually for no additional fee for the life of the banner. We currently have banners that are 12 years old that are still being displayed. We're proud to have so many businesses in SeaTac and the surrounding area that show their community spirit by being a sponsor of this fun event! 2011 banner sponsors are: Alaska Airlines BECU Double Tree Hotel Seattle Airport Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center Marriott Seattle Airport Rotary Club of SeaTac Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce Angle Lake Park is located at 19408 International Blvd. in SeaTac; for more Information call 206.973.4680. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/06/06/seatacs-international-festival-is-june-25-26-and-heres-the-schedule/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110604 DTEND:20110606 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110601T191223 LAST-MODIFIED:20110602T190500 UID:2327@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Prudential NW Realty Part Of 'Nationwide Open House Weekend' June 4-5 DESCRIPTION: Our Real Estate partners at Prudential Northwest Realty have requested we let all of our Readers know that this weekend may be the best time to buy a house all year, with thousands of Open Houses being staged by all real estate brokers in our area and brought to you by the Realtors Association. Here are the details: WHAT: Nationwide Open House Weekend. WHEN: June 4th and 5th, 2011. INFO: Let’s sell some homes! Our goal is to have over 7,000 open houses the first weekend in June. VIDEO: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDqVVCSvjSQ[/youtube] LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/06/01/prudential-nw-realty-invites-you-to-nationwide-open-house-weekend-june-4-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110622T173000 DTEND:20110622T190000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110531T093346 LAST-MODIFIED:20110601T074105 UID:2226@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:City Council Announces Coffee Chat to Solicit Community Input DESCRIPTION:The City Council has set a date for its next informal meeting with the citizenry of our fair city. In order to meet with our neighbors in a more relaxed, informal environment, Councilmembers will be holding Council Coffee Chats in the community. Please join us for a cup of coffee and to discuss issues that are important to you. As additional Coffee Chats are scheduled, the information will be posted on the web at http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/ and on bulletin boards at City facilities. To sign up for notification, please visit the City website and click on the “I want to” on the banner, “sign up for”, “e-notification”. Coffee Chats are sent out via e-notification under the category of “community events”. Really, it's easier to sign up for notifications than it sounds... or you can just rely on us to pass along word when they're scheduled! There's no substitute for keeping yourself informed and getting involved.  The City website is chock full of info about what's taking place Don't be a whiner... be an actor! LOCATION:17229 32nd S, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/31/city-council-announces-coffee-chat-to-solicit-community-input/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110610 DTEND:20110612 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110530T055559 LAST-MODIFIED:20110530T055559 UID:2321@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Huntington Park Garage Sale DESCRIPTION:Huntington Park in Des Moines is a great retirement community... and one of the things that Seniors do when they retire is downsize! Take advantage of some great surplused furniture, artwork, tools, and more at this 2-day extravaganza. Don't miss the accompanying Bake Sale, either! LOCATION:1000 S. 248th St, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/30/huntington-park-garage-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111105T090000 DTEND:20111105T150000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110530T053010 LAST-MODIFIED:20110829T080415 UID:2319@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Holiday Bazaar DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars… The Senior Program’s holiday bazaar will be here before you know it. Don’t miss this annual community wide event that helps jump start your holiday shopping. The bazaar features 70+ vendors selling everything from unique one of a kind hand crafts, jewelry, commercial products, to those hard to find gifts for everyone on your list – including yourself! The Senior Program will have beautiful hand crafted items, a raffle featuring a gorgeous hand embroidered quilt, a wide assortment of specialty gift baskets, a bake sale, an almost new area, and some fun surprises. The Senior Program will also operate a “Candy Cane Café” to help energize the shoppers. Shop local and shop often at this fun event! LOCATION:13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/30/holiday-bazaar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110611T090000 DTEND:20110611T110000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110530T052703 LAST-MODIFIED:20110530T052703 UID:2317@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Patriotic Pancake Breakfast DESCRIPTION:To celebrate all the great summer holidays that honor our country’s heritage, the Senior Program is hosting a patriotic pancake breakfast. Join us for a delicious breakfast of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee as we pause and reflect on Memorial Day, Flag Day and the 4th of July. $4.00 in advance, $5.00 at the door. Please wear some red, white and blue! The Hanky Panky Band will be here to lead us in song and dance from 9:30-10:30 a.m. LOCATION:13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/30/patriotic-pancake-breakfast/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110722T190000 DTEND:20110722T210000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110530T051556 LAST-MODIFIED:20110530T051556 UID:2314@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Theatre in the Park: Comedy of Errors DESCRIPTION:Along with Seattle Shakespeare Company, we’re pleased to bring you a great production. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy great entertainment under the stars. In case of heavy rain, concerts move to SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S. 188th St. “The Comedy of Errors,” By William Shakespeare The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins that were accidentally separated at birth. Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio of Syracuse, arrive in Ephesus, which turns out to be the home of their twin brothers, Antipholus of Ephesus and his servant, Dromio of Ephesus. When the Syracusans encounter the friends and families of their twins, a series of wild mishaps based on mistaken identities lead to wrongful beatings, a near-seduction, the arrest of Antipholus of Ephesus, and accusations of infidelity, theft, madness, and demonic possession. LOCATION:19408 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/30/theatre-in-the-park-comedy-of-errors/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110807T170000 DTEND:20110807T183000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110530T050952 LAST-MODIFIED:20110530T050952 UID:2311@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Music in the Park: Kleer Cut DESCRIPTION:Kleer Cut: Latin, Rock, Jazz, Top 40 Join the City for its annual musical entertainment at Angle Lake Park. The schedule is full of top Northwest performers and outstanding music so bring your blanket and dinner and enjoy the music by the lake. In case of rain, concerts move to SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S. 188th St. LOCATION:19408 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/30/music-in-the-park-kleer-cut/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110731T170000 DTEND:20110731T183000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110530T050745 LAST-MODIFIED:20110530T050745 UID:2309@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Music in the Park: Harmonious Funk Band DESCRIPTION:Harmonious Funk Band Join the City for its annual musical entertainment at Angle Lake Park. The schedule is full of top Northwest performers and outstanding music so bring your blanket and dinner and enjoy the music by the lake. In case of rain, concerts move to SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S. 188th St. LOCATION:19408 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/30/music-in-the-park-harmonious-funk-band/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110724T170000 DTEND:20110724T183000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110530T050540 LAST-MODIFIED:20110530T050540 UID:2307@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Music in the Park: Rod Cook DESCRIPTION:Rod Cook: Seattle area guitarist, soulful & melodic Join the City for its annual musical entertainment at Angle Lake Park. The schedule is full of top Northwest performers and outstanding music so bring your blanket and dinner and enjoy the music by the lake. In case of rain, concerts move to SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S. 188th St. LOCATION:19408 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/30/music-in-the-park-rod-cook/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110717T170000 DTEND:20110717T183000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110530T050227 LAST-MODIFIED:20110530T050227 UID:2305@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Music in the Park: Kevin Jones Band DESCRIPTION:Kevin Jones Band: Roots Electric/Acoustic Rock Join the City for its annual musical entertainment at Angle Lake Park. The schedule is full of top Northwest performers and outstanding music so bring your blanket and dinner and enjoy the music by the lake. In case of rain, concerts move to SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S. 188th St. LOCATION:19408 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/30/music-in-the-park-kevin-jones-band/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110710T170000 DTEND:20110710T183000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110530T045610 LAST-MODIFIED:20110530T045917 UID:2302@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Music in the Park: Kris Orlowski Band DESCRIPTION:Kris Orlowski Band: Guitar Rock, Pop, Folk Music Join the City for its annual musical entertainment at Angle Lake Park. The schedule is full of top Northwest performers and outstanding music so bring your blanket and dinner and enjoy the music by the lake. In case of rain, concerts move to SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S. 188th St. LOCATION:19408 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/30/music-in-the-park-kris-orlowski-band/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110529T130000 DTEND:20110529T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110527T064822 LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T185036 UID:2197@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Stunning, 1-Owner, 3+ BD Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a stunning, one-owner home that is updated and in move-in condition in a very convenient location in the Riverton area. The sellers have taken extreme care to have this home ready for new owners. The home offers 3+ bedrooms, with the potential for finishing more additional rooms in the clean basement. With sparkling, just-refinished hardwood floors upstairs, new tile flooring in the kitchen, newer windows, all new paint, fireplace up and very nice yard, this home is indeed "stunning." Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, May 29th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 11650 25th Ave South, West Seattle, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $249,000 Listing #: 226714 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.0 Year Built: 1942 Approximate House SqFt: 2,140 Lot Square Footage: 16,008 Marketing Remarks: Stunning one owner home that is updated and in move in condition, in a very convenient location in the Riverton area. The sellers have taken extreme care to have this home ready for new owners. The home offers 3+ bedrooms with the potential for finishing more additional rooms in the clean basement. Sparkling, just refinished hardwood floors upstairs, new tile flooring in the kitchen, newer windows, all new paint, fireplace up and very nice yard. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:11650 25th Ave South, West Seattle, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/27/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-stunning-1-owner-3-bd-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110602T173000 DTEND:20110602T190000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110523T051839 LAST-MODIFIED:20110523T051839 UID:2186@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Wild Ones Fish Fry Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Seafood chowder, fish, pint of beer, games to raise money for local food banks http://www.saltys.com LOCATION:28201 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/23/wild-ones-fish-fry-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110602T103000 DTEND:20110602T133000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110523T051326 LAST-MODIFIED:20110523T051326 UID:2183@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Beach Naturalist Program DESCRIPTION:Stroll along almost any Seattle beach during low tide on a summer weekend and you'll see that the shore is alive! Not only will you witness the Puget Sound's multitude of marine plants and animals, but you'll also see advocates for these living wonders sharing their knowledge with beach goers - Beach Naturalists, local citizens who care about Puget Sound beaches and want to help protect them. More than 100 have volunteered to help people learn and enjoy area beaches this summer. Join trained volunteers at Des Moines Beach Park. Look for signs at the entrance to the beaches through July 31: June 2, 10:30-1:30 June 3, 11-2 June 4, 11:30-3 June 5, 12:30-3:30 June 14, 10-1 June 15, 10-2 June 16, 10-2 June 17, 10:30-2 June 18, 11:30-3 June 19, 12:30-3:30 July 2, 11-2:30 July 3, 11:30-3 July 4, 12:30-3:30 July 16, 11-2 July 17, 12-2:30 July 30, 10-1 July 31, 10:30-1:30 For program information contact Janice Mathisen, j.mathisen@seattleaquarium.org LOCATION:22030 Cliff Avenue South, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/23/beach-naturalist-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110530T130000 DTEND:20110530T140000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110523T050224 LAST-MODIFIED:20110523T050224 UID:2180@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Renton Memorial Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day Celebration http://rentonwa.gov/calendar.aspx LOCATION:523 South 3rd Street, Renton, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/23/renton-memorial-day-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110528T130000 DTEND:20110528T140000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110523T045649 LAST-MODIFIED:20110523T045649 UID:2177@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Kent Museum Memorial Day Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day ceremony to honor the memory of the United States armed forces personnel who have passed away http://kenthistoricalmuseum.org   LOCATION:855 E. Smith St., Kent, WA, United States, 98030 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/23/kent-museum-memorial-day-ceremony/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110528T100000 DTEND:20110528T110000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110523T045337 LAST-MODIFIED:20110523T045337 UID:2175@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Daisy Sonju Community Garden Dedication DESCRIPTION:Des Moines first community garden and orchard dedication in conjunction with Earth Day activities. http://www.desmoineswa.gov/ For more information about this event, contact: Kim Richmond LOCATION:24728 16th Ave. S., Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/23/daisy-sonju-community-garden-dedication/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110527T200000 DTEND:20110528T200000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110523T044714 LAST-MODIFIED:20110523T044714 UID:2172@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:See How They Run DESCRIPTION:A community staging of the British farce by Phillip King. http://www.burienevangelical.com LOCATION:500 S.W. 146th St., Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/23/see-how-they-run/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110611T100000 DTEND:20110611T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110520T110619 LAST-MODIFIED:20110520T110619 UID:2148@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Annual Highline Garden Tour Will Include Five Gardens On June 11th DESCRIPTION:The annual Highline Garden Tour will be on Saturday, June 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. with a tour of five gardens, entertainment and plant sales and more. In collaboration with the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, the Society and volunteers will be hosting beautiful gardens in Normandy Park, SeaTac and Burien. This self-guided tour visits five gardens in Highline and features musicians, artists, raffles and a plant sale. Ticket holders also will be treated to access to the organic kitchen garden that supplies the gourmet Copperleaf Restaurant in SeaTac. Other tour features include a plant sale at the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden and discount coupons and other specials provided by tour sponsors. Tickets are $15 in advance, with group rates of $12 per person if bought in groups of four or more. Tickets will be $18 on the day of the tour. Tickets can be purchased at Herr Backyard Garden Center, 107 SW 160th Street; Burien Bark, 13258 1st Avenue S; and Lavina Mays, 17824 1st Avenue S. Tickets also can be purchased by calling 241.5786. Visit: www.highlinehistory.org for more details. LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/20/annual-highline-garden-tour-will-include-five-gardens-on-june-11th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110522T130000 DTEND:20110522T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110520T064634 LAST-MODIFIED:20110519T214756 UID:2145@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Private Oasis Close To Everything! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a wonderful house with all the comforts of home and then some! This 2006-built home on a large lot has many conveniences including a great kitchen, built-in vacuum system, two gas fireplaces, two decks, and a two-car garage - that is just for starters. The house provides a sense of calm and is a private oasis away from the noise and bustle of the City, but still close to just about everything! It has been well-maintained and really feels spacious. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, May 22nd from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 14645 18th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $424,950 Listing #: 222045 Beds: 4 Baths: 2.5 Year Built: 2006 Approximate House SqFt: 2,370 Lot Square Footage: 10,000 Interior Features: Bath Off Master Built-In Vacuum Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Fireplace in Mstr BR French Doors Walk-in Closet Marketing Remarks: A wonderful house with all the comforts of home and then some! This 2006-built home on a large lot has many conveniences including a great kitchen, built-in vacuum system, two gas fireplaces, two decks, and a two-car garage - that is just for starters...the house provides a sense of calm and is a private oasis away from the noise and bustle of the City, but still close to just about everything! It has been well-maintained and really feels spacious. Come and see it! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:14645 18th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/20/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-private-oasis-close-to-everything/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110625 DTEND:20110627 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110519T121205 LAST-MODIFIED:20110519T121205 UID:2138@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SeaTac's International Festival Coming June 25-26; Seeking Vendors/Sponsors DESCRIPTION: The “International Festival” will be returning to Angle Lake Park in SeaTac on Saturday, June 25th, and Sunday, June 26, 2011, and Organizers are seeking Vendors and Sponsors. Here's more from an email: The Rotary Club of SeaTac is sponsoring the arts and crafts vendors and “THE CULTURAL VILLAGE”. The Cultural Village will concentrate on the traditions, customs, crafts and cooking of the vast diverse population represented in SeaTac. We are currently looking for quality handcrafted arts and crafts to fill the vendor booths. We are NOT accepting commercial vendors this year and would like to give you an opportunity to join us. Please see the application and booth regulations included and return it to us as soon as possible. If you have any concerns or questions please contact Taimi Sepulveda. Sincerely, Taimi Sepulveda Rotary Club of SeaTac International Festival Vendor Coordinator 206-613-9614 e-mail: chapo212@comcast.net LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/19/seatacs-international-festival-coming-june-25-26-seeking-vendorssponsors/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110514T090000 DTEND:20110514T150000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110513T081504 LAST-MODIFIED:20110515T132529 UID:2106@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SeaTac and Tukwila Join Forces for Backyard Wildlife Festival Saturday DESCRIPTION:Do you have a backyard, patio, porch or deck? You’re invited to find out how to enhance your outdoor space to create a wildlife and environmentally-friendly backyard habitat. The 11th Annual Backyard Wildlife Festival is a FREE family event that is brimming with activities and arts & crafts for all ages, including “especially for kids” activities. Meet our keynote speaker Ciscoe Morris and hear him talk about how to attract hummingbirds to your yard or garden. Popular highlights of the festival include the Guided Bird Tour along the Duwamish River and the Certified Backyard Habitat Garden Tour. The bird tour is led by a Rainier Audubon expert and meanders along the banks of the Duwamish River – where bird sightings are numerous. The garden tour takes you on an adventure through backyards and gardens in the area, including Tukwila and SeaTac, which have been certified as backyard habitats by the National Wildlife Federation. Schedule of activities, speakers, and tours: All Day - Art & Crafts Marketplace, Educational Booths, Native Plant Sale by Tadpole Haven Native Plants 8:30am – Pancake Breakfast provided by Tukwila Sister Cities Committee 9:00am – Managing Invasive Plants and Using Native Plants to Benefit Wildlife Sandra Whiting, Urban Environmentalist, City of Tukwila 10:00am – Creating a Wildlife Friendly Garden & Yard Courtney Sullivan, Education Manager, National Wildlife Federation PW Region 10:00am – Guided Bird Tour along the Duwamish River Carol Shulz, Rainier Audubon Society 11:00am – Bats of the World and the Pacific Northwest, How You Can Help Michelle Noe, President, Bats Northwest 12:00pm – Easy Steps for Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden Colleen Miko, Landscape Artist & Garden Designer 1:30pm – Hummingbird Madness: How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard and Garden Ciscoe Morris, Master Gardener, certified arborist and teacher at the University of Washington’s Center for Urban Horticulture 3:00 – 6:00pm – Certified Backyard Habitat Garden Tour LOCATION:12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/13/seatac-and-tukwila-join-forces-for-backyard-wildlife-festival-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110515T130000 DTEND:20110515T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110513T065519 LAST-MODIFIED:20110512T215648 UID:2101@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential Open House: Impeccable Three Tree Point Craftsman DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is an impeccable 1917 Craftsman home located in Burien's beautiful Three Tree Point neighborhood. Take a seat, have a drink and relax on the expansive deck of this home while gazing into the serene waters of Puget Sound. This great home boasts 2,980 square feet and was thoughtfully renovated in 2007 with impeccable attention to detail. Sprawling views, estate-like grounds (spanning over half an acre) and private access to one of the most peaceful beaches in the Pacific Northwest. This rare gem is unlike any other. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, May 15th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 16935 Maplewild Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $939,000 Listing #: 216471 Beds: 3 Baths: 3 Year Built: 1917 Approximate House SqFt: 2,980 Lot Square Footage: 25,900 Interior Features: Fireplace Wired for Generator Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room French Doors Skylights Marketing Remarks: The life you've always dreamed of is here at Three Tree Point. Take a seat, have a drink and relax on the expansive deck of this impeccable 1917 Craftsman while gazing into the serene waters of Puget Sound. This great home boasts 2980 sq ft and was thoughtfully renovated in 2007 with impeccable attention to detail. Sprawling views, estate-like grounds (spanning over half an acre) and private access to one of the most peaceful beaches in the Pacific Northwest. This rare gem is unlike any other. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:16935 Maplewild Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/13/this-weeks-prudential-open-house-impeccable-three-tree-point-craftsman/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110516 DTEND:20110517 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110506T091729 LAST-MODIFIED:20110506T154540 UID:2077@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Alaskan Way Viaduct: Just 2 Lanes In Each Direction In SODO Starting May 16 DESCRIPTION: Beginning May 16, the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct corridor between the West Seattle Bridge and Seattle’s stadiums will be reduced from three to two lanes in both directions. This work is a critical step toward taking down the seismically vulnerable southern mile of the viaduct within the next year. The southern mile of the viaduct corridor will remain two lanes in each direction through 2013 and possibly longer, until the central waterfront portion of the viaduct is replaced. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is delivering on its commitment to keep SR 99 open during construction; however, lane closures have always been a key part of the plan. The lane reduction provides crews with the space they need to continue construction of the new southbound SR 99 lanes. WSDOT has invested $125 million in alternative routes, transit service and traveler information to prepare for this work. Viaduct weekend closure In order to reconfigure this section of the viaduct, WSDOT will close SR 99 between the West Seattle Bridge and Battery Street Tunnel the weekend of May 14 and 15. Friday, May 13 through Saturday, May 14 – All lanes of SR 99 between the West Seattle Bridge and the Battery Street Tunnel will be closed starting at 11 p.m., Friday. Northbound SR 99 will reopen between S. Royal Brougham Way and the Battery Street Tunnel at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14 – The remaining sections of SR 99 between the West Seattle Bridge and the Battery Street Tunnel will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday. Lane reductions: May 16 through 2013 SR 99 will be reduced to two lanes in each direction through SODO. Northbound SR 99 will also have a bus-only lane between Spokane Street and S. Lander Street. Information to help drivers plan for the lane reduction and learn about commute alternatives is available here. Drivers can find regularly updated traffic information for downtown Seattle and SODO through the construction traffic update. Bus riders can sign up for transit alerts at www.kingcounty.gov/metro/signup. For more information on the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement program, visit www.alaskanwayviaduct.org. LOCATION:Seattle, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/06/alaskan-way-viaduct-just-2-lanes-in-each-direction-in-sodo-starting-may-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110508T130000 DTEND:20110508T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110506T065103 LAST-MODIFIED:20110505T195314 UID:2074@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Lovingly Cared-For Lake Burien Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a well built brick basement rambler on Lake Burien – a perfect Mother's Day gift! This home has been lovingly cared-for for over 50 years. It has a large lot, lovely manicured yard, plus waterfront, along with a shared dock for boats, swimming and parties. This lakefront home has large rooms, including two rec rooms, a formal dining room and eating space in the kitchen, and a 2-car garage and carport. This is a beautiful hideaway that's close to schools, shopping and the airport. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, May 8th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 1825 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $855,000 Listing #: 197354 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Year Built: 1947 Approximate House SqFt: 3,820 Lot Square Footage: 26,076 Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Security System Marketing Remarks: Well built brick bsmt. rambler! Lovingly cared for over 50 years. Large lot,lovely manicured yard, plus waterfront on private Lake Burien. A home w/large rooms including 2 rec rooms, formal D.R.+ eating space in the kitchen. 2 car garage + carport. Shared dock at the lake for boats,swimming and parties. A BEAUTIFUL HIDEAWAY yet close to schools,shopping and airport. Dock use and care shared with neighbor to the east. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:1825 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/05/06/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-lovingly-cared-for-lake-burien-home-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110501T130000 DTEND:20110501T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110429T065610 LAST-MODIFIED:20110428T203853 UID:2019@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential Northwest Open House: Desirable 1920 Craftsman DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a desirable 1920 Craftsman located in a sought-after downtown Burien location. This home has an ideal covered front porch and many original details. The floor plan boasts a spacious front room and a generously-sized dining room. The kitchen is completed with slab granite counter tops and nice wood cabinetry. Interior of home has been recently painted. A detached garage has converted into two finished room (not included in square footage), and the unfinished basement provides great storage. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, May 1st from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 14420 4th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166. INFO: List Price: $239,950 Listing #: 132631 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.5 Year Built: 1920 Approximate House SqFt: 1,440 Marketing Remarks: Desirable 1920 Craftsman located in sought after downtown Burien location. Home has an ideal covered front porch and many original details. Floor plan boasts spacious front room and a generously sized dining room. Separate well size utility room. Kitchen is completed with slab granite counter tops and nice wood cabinetry. Interior of home has been recently painted. Detached garage has converted into two finished room (not included in square footage). Unfinished basement provides great storage. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:14420 4th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/29/this-weeks-prudential-northwest-open-house-desirable-1920-craftsman-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110430T150000 DTEND:20110430T190000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110427T123921 LAST-MODIFIED:20110427T123921 UID:2006@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Celebrate 'Children's Day' This Saturday, April 30th At La Plaza In Kent DESCRIPTION: This Saturday is 'Children's Day' in Mexico, when you may hear the expression 'Happy Dia de el Niño,' and it's also being celebrated at La Plaza, located at 23311 Pacific Highway South in Kent, from 3pm – 7pm. According to the website Mexico Insights: "Children’s Day has been a big deal in Mexico with parties, piñatas, outings, and gifts since its 1925 inception. How big a deal? The last Walmart advertising flier devoted the center 6-8 pages to Christmas-like displays of toys and games – this in a country where most children in working families receive just a couple of gifts for Christmas instead of the mountain of presents north of the border kids have come to expect." "And in some schools they give the day free or let the kids wear shorts and a colored shirt," adds Wikipedia. Here are the event details: WHAT: Children's Day! WHEN: Saturday, April 30th from 3pm – 7pm. WHERE: La Plaza, located at 23311 Pacific Highway South in Kent. INFO: It's FREE and open to the public, and will include: Balloons Games Pin?atas Prizes Cakewalk LOCATION:23311 Pacific Highway South, Kent, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/27/celebrate-childrens-day-this-saturday-april-30th-at-la-plaza-in-kent/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110513T113000 DTEND:20110513T133000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110423T220148 LAST-MODIFIED:20110423T220148 UID:1998@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Three Local Mayors To Speak At SW King County Chamber Luncheon May 13 DESCRIPTION:The Mayors of Burien, SeaTac, and Tukwila will address members of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce (we're members) at the May Membership Luncheon at the Puget Sound Skills Center in Burien, on Friday, May 13th. The Mayors present will be Terry Anderson of SeaTac, Jim Haggerton of Tukwila, and Joan McGilton of Burien. The Mayors will address specific issues within each of their cities, focusing on economic development: current and future successes, challenges and opportunities. There will be time for audience members to ask questions. Here are the details: WHAT: SW King County Chamber of Commerce's Mayors Panel. WHEN: Friday, May 13, 2011, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. WHERE: Puget Sound Skills Center, 18010 8th Ave. South, Burien. COST: Lunch is $20 pre-paid by noon on May 12th or $35 at the door. INFO: Sponsored by Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN). Register by contacting the Chamber at (206) 575-1633, email staff@swkcc.org, or register online here. LOCATION:18010 8th Ave. South, Burien, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/23/three-local-mayors-to-speak-at-sw-king-county-chamber-luncheon-may-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110506 DTEND:20110507 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110423T140624 LAST-MODIFIED:20110423T140624 UID:1989@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:National Public Gardens Day DESCRIPTION: National Public Gardens Day is presented annually by the non-profit American Public Gardens Association (APGA) in partnership with Rain Bird. Both are committed to celebrating the environmental stewardship of North America’s public gardens and their local, regional and national leadership in resourcing the nation’s conservation and environmental education needs. National Public Gardens Day, which this year fall son Friday, May 6, celebrates public gardens of all varieties and each institution participates in their own unique way. Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden in North SeaTac will, as always, be open to the public (and free of charge) from dusk to dawn. Another wonderful local garden participating in National Public Gardens Day is PowellsWood: A Northwest Garden, nestled on the upper edge of Redondo along Dash Point Road. In support of National Public Gardens Day, Better Homes and Gardens is offering magazine readers a free admission coupon for two to visit a public garden on National Public Gardens Day, May 6, 2011—including PowellsWood, which normally charges $5.00 per person. The coupons will be valid at all participating public gardens on that day only. Readers can obtain the coupon on the Better Homes and Gardens website. The preliminary schedule of events at PowellsWood includes a presentation on flower photography by the SeaTac Blog's own Jennifer Leone at 12:30 plus other photographic art from Tyee Photography Alliance. LOCATION:WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/23/national-public-gardens-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110514T150000 DTEND:20110514T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110421T093245 LAST-MODIFIED:20110421T093245 UID:1974@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Advertiser Hillrose Pet Resort Offering Free Microchip Event On May 14th DESCRIPTION:SeaTac Blog Advertiser Hillrose Pet Resort will be offering a Free Microchip Event on Saturday, May 14th, from 3pm – 5pm at their location at 2040 South 142nd Street. "The first 50 to register receive a free microchip for their dog or cat," reads a press release. To register, go to http://www.petresort.com and enter the word "microchip" in the search box. Veterinarian Dr. Serratore from Normandy Animal Hospital will be onsite for the event. They will also be holding tours of their facility during the time of the microchip event if you are interested in viewing their boarding facility. WHAT: Free Microchip Event for pets. WHEN: Saturday, May 14th from 3pm – 5pm. WHERE: Hillrose Pet Resort
, located at 2040 S 142nd Street in 
SeaTac, WA 98168-3712. INFO: "The first 50 to register receive a free microchip for their dog or cat!" Vet will be onsite for the event. Terms: Pets must be dog or cat only. You must pre-register with Hillrose Pet Resort using the form below to get a time slot for you and your pet(s) to come for the microchip. The first pet that is microchipped is FREE and $10.00 for each additional pet of the same owner. We will be holding tours of our facility during the time of the microchip event if you are interested in viewing our boarding facility. LOCATION:2040 S 142nd Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/21/advertiser-hillrose-pet-resort-offering-free-microchip-event-on-may-14th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110430T100000 DTEND:20110430T140000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110418T125318 LAST-MODIFIED:20110503T191102 UID:1969@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Got Drugs? SeaTac Police Want To 'Take Them Back' On Saturday, April 30th DESCRIPTION:Got drugs? Then you should bring them to the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30th, at SeaTac City Hall. The SeaTac Police Department will be participating in this national campaign, which is meant to help clear out unused prescription drugs before they can be abused. "More than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health," reads a statement on the DEA website. "Each day, approximately, 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet." Here's more from the DEA: In an effort to address this problem, DEA, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States, conducted the first ever National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, September 25, 2010. The purpose of this National Take Back Day was to provide a venue for persons who wanted to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs. This effort was a huge success in removing potentially dangerous prescription drugs, particularly controlled substances, from our nation’s medicine cabinets. There were approximately 3,000 state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the nation that participated in the event. All told, the American Public turned in more than 121 tons of pills on this first National Take Back Day. Due to the overwhelming success of the first event, DEA has scheduled the second National Prescription Drug Take Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the first event or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of them. Here are the details: WHAT: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. WHEN: 10am – 2pm on Saturday, April 30th. WHERE: The local collection site is: SEATAC POLICE DEPARTMENT SeaTac City Hall Front Lobby Area 4800 South 188th Street SeaTac WA, 98188 Map LOCATION:4800 South 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/18/got-drugs-seatac-police-want-to-take-them-back-on-saturday-april-30th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T090000 DTEND:20110416T150000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110415T142826 LAST-MODIFIED:20110418T191054 UID:1935@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Spring Recycling Event Is 9am – 3pm Saturday At Tyee Complex DESCRIPTION:A Spring Recycling Event will be held this Saturday, April 16th from 9am – 3pm at the Tyee Educational Complex parking lot. There will also be Free Confidential Material Shredding courtesy DataSite Northwest, who will be providing secure document destruction services. Limited to three boxes per vehicle. The Tyee Complex is located at 4424 S. 188th Street in SeaTac. At this event you can recycle: Appliances Refrigerators/freezers ($20 cash fee per each refrigerator/freezer) Scrap metal Batteries Fluorescent light bulbs Oil Antifreeze Transmission and steering fluids (no gas or brake fluid) Tires Clothing and reusable household goods EPS Styrofoam Please note that only computer peripherals accepted at this event will be keyboards, mice, and printers. Televisions, computers, computer monitors, and laptops are no longer accepted at these recycle events. Call 1-800-RECYCLE or visit 1800recycle.wa.gov to find authorized electronic product recycling services in your area. E-cycle Washington sites will accept televisions, computers, computer monitors, and portable or laptop computers throughout the year for free. Households, small businesses, schools and school districts, small governments, special purpose districts, and charities can recycle electronic products free of charge. Grants from the King County Waste Reduction and Recycling program, the Local Hazardous Waste Management program and Department of Ecology‟s Coordinated Prevention Grant program will fund our 2011 Special Recycling Events. For more information, contact Resource Conservation/Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson at 973.4763. LOCATION:4424 S. 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/15/spring-recycling-event-is-9am-%e2%80%93-3pm-saturday-at-tyee-complex/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110417T130000 DTEND:20110417T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110415T063040 LAST-MODIFIED:20110415T063040 UID:1932@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Contemporary View Home On Huge Lot DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is Northwest Contemporary home set on 17,500 square feet of land! Views of Puget Sound and the Olympic mountains are offered from many rooms in this home. Enjoy swimming in an Endless Pool anytime you wish. A rich cherry wood kitchen is also home for a stainless steel Viking range, GE Profile refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. Gas inserts in 2 fireplaces will add atmosphere and warmth to your living pleasure. An Anderson sliding glass door leads to the view deck. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, April 17th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 11001 Marine View Dr SW, West Seattle, WA 98146 INFO: List Price: $649,000 Listing #: 200458 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.75 Year Built: 1952 Approximate House SqFt: 2,618 Lot Square Footage: 17,500 Interior Features:   Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room High Tech Cabling Security System Marketing Remarks: Views of Puget Sound and the Olympic mountains are offered from many rooms in the Northwest Contemporary home. 17,500 sq feet of land comes with ownership. Enjoy swimming in an Endless Pool anytime you wish. A rich cherry wood kitchen is also home for a stainless steel Viking range, GE Profile refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. Gas inserts in 2 fireplaces will add atmosphere and warmth to your living pleasure. An Anderson sliding glass door leads to the view deck. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:11001 Marine View Dr SW, Seattle, WA, United States, 98146 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/15/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-contemporary-view-home-on-huge-lot/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110421T173000 DTEND:20110421T193000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110413T133600 LAST-MODIFIED:20110423T140204 UID:1922@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SeaTac Health & Wellness Fair Will Be Held At Tyee Thursday, April 21st DESCRIPTION: The SeaTac Health and Wellness Fair will be held Thursday, April 21st from 5:30–7:30pm at the Tyee Campus Small Gym, located at 4424 South 188th Street. Here are the details from a poster: Learn: HEALTHY HABITS for the whole family How to prevent diabetes How to choose healthy foods How to prevent obesity INFORMATION ON: Medical services Dental services Counseling Safety information & MUCH MORE including CLOTHING GIVEAWAY Free Prizes! Snacks Provided! Free Childcare! Workshop will be in English, Spanish and Somali. April 21st from 5:30–7:30pm at the Tyee Campus Small Gym, located at 4424 South 188th St, SeaTac, WA 98188. LOCATION:4424 South 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/13/seatac-health-wellness-fair-will-be-held-at-tyee-thursday-april-21st/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110414T170000 DTEND:20110414T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110412T111706 LAST-MODIFIED:20110412T111706 UID:1919@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SWKCC's Nancy Hinthorne Retires; Party Is Thursday At Rainier Country Club DESCRIPTION:by Janet Grella We've known it for quite some time – Nancy Hinthorne is retiring as President/CEO of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce (we're members) on Friday, April 15th. Well, finally that end date is upon us. And so is the retirement party to honor Nancy – it will be held at Rainier Golf and Country Club this Thursday, April 14th starting at 5pm. To RSVP, click here. We sat down with Nancy to give her an "exit interview," but she chose not to say what she's done in her 12 years at the chamber, but to speak about the accomplishments of the communities the Chamber serves: "Both SeaTac and Burien have new city halls; Sea-Tac Airport has been renovated, and has a third runway; Light Rail and Sound Transit now serve the communities; Brought the Des Moines business community into SWKCC Burien has a new Town Square and Library and; Tukwila has seen the expansion of Westfield Southcenter." Plus there's a few things you don't see in our communities because of the opposition by the Chamber. They actively campaigned against locating a sex offender facility in the area, opposed the Southwest Airline relocation to Boeing Field and opposed the Link Light Rail on International Blvd. Nancy was not without accomplishments of her own during her tenure at the Chamber. A few that she pointed out to us were "Working with Tukwila and created the highly successfully Seattle Southside Visitors Center; Joined the South Sound Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coalition; SWKCC became accredited by the US Chamber of Commerce." She has also personally participated in visionary organizations, where she was a Founding Director of both the Highline Schools Foundation and Discover Burien. Of her 40+ year career, 25 have been spent in non-profit, community-based organizations that include the SWKCC, East King County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Bellevue Downtown Association where she left after 11 years, and was by then the Executive Vice President. So what's the 'back story?" Why is Nancy leaving all this? Let's say L-O-V-E. A few years ago, when Nancy’s husband proposed to her, he asked if she would retire from her post at the Chamber so they could travel and to change her name to Hinthorne (from Damon)…and she did! Nancy's family grew from two grown children and one grandchild to four grown children and five grandkids, plus spouses, of course. Her husband Dick will retire the end of the year. As for the travel she and her husband plan, the first is a trip to Hawaii for a family friend’s wedding. Then they’re off to Washington D.C. And the really big, just to die for trip is a sailing cruise around the Greek Islands. On her retirement from SWKCC Nancy said "I'm going to miss the people and being in the thick of things". I'm looking forward to being a housewife, which is an opportunity I never thought I'd have." Well Nancy won't be "quite" retiring on April 15th. She has taken the position of Interim Executive Director of Discover Burien. Nancy has promised the Board at least a year of her “retirement” time to serve DB. “I’m here as long as they need me,” she said. “Whatever it takes to devote the equivalent of 40 hours per month to the DB cause!” Nancy will spend much of her time to developing and managing new and streamlined operations and procedures for DB. Of course Nancy will work on growing the membership, will be active in the business community and just hang with the Burien community that she has served so long and well as both our Chamber President/CEO and DB Board member. So many in our Chamber and communities wish you well Nancy! Happy trails, wherever they may lead you. LOCATION:11133 Des Moines Memorial Dr. South, Seattle, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/12/swkccs-nancy-hinthorne-retires-party-is-thursday-at-rainier-country-club/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T130000 DTEND:20110416T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110408T205118 LAST-MODIFIED:20110418T191111 UID:1897@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Fundraiser For Two Very Sick Children At Bull Pen Pub Saturday April 16th DESCRIPTION:There will be a Fundraiser from 1pm – 5pm on Saturday, April 16th for two very sick children suffering from Krabbe Disease – Michael & Marshall Wilson – at the Bull Pen Pub, Bar & Grill in SeaTac. Krabbe Disease is a rare, often fatal degenerative disorder that affects part of the nervous system. The Bull Pen is located at 20011 Pacific Highway South in SeaTac (phone: 206-824-4070), and the event will include a Silent Auction, Raffle and Spaghetti Feed. Please note that in addition to inviting our Readers to the fundraiser, Lacey Edwards (the childrens' Grandmother) is also seeking donations from area businesses – if you have something to donate, please email Lacey here: laceyishdlady@gmail.com. "We are selling advance Spaghetti dinner tickets for $8.00 each<" Lacey said. "We presently have sports autographed items from UW Huskies, Mariners cap & 4 tickets, various food gift cards, movie night baskets, Easter baskets, Knitting Basket, Wine Basket, Neon Rainier Bar light, etc. All donations are greatly appreciated!" Lacey says that the fundraiser is being held to help offset medical costs for the two children; she adds: My daughter works in a school office. She's on extended leave. Her husband David is a maintenance supervisor for a dental furniture company & he's also in the National Guard. With both boys so ill, the parents must be with them at all times. It is very exhausting for them. And financially it is unbelievable. Marshall, the 21 month old requires around the clock care. He is now blind, deaf, on a feeding tube & can not communicate his pain. Michael, 6 months old is in PICU. He requires dialysis, is on a ventilator, liver not functioning properly & is in critical condition after the Blood Core Transplant he received in Feb. The fundraiser is needed to help with the ever rising astronomical medical bills & all the durable medical equipment that is not covered by insurance. We need people with open hearts to come on April 16, 2011 to enjoy great food & participate in this event. Here's some medical info on Krabbe Disease, according to the National Institutes for Health: Krabbe disease is a rare genetic disorder of the nervous system. It is a type of leukodystrophy. A defect in the GALC gene causes Krabbe disease. Persons with this gene defect do not make enough of a substance called galactocerebroside beta-galactosidase (galactosylceramidase). The body needs this substance to make myelin, the material that surrounds and protects nerve fibers. Without it, myelin breaks down, brain cells die, and nerves in the brain and other body areas do not work properly. There are two forms of Krabbe disease. Early-onset Krabbe disease appears in the first months of life. Most children with this form of the disease die before they reach age 2. Late-onset Krabbe disease begins in late childhood or early adolescence. Krabbe disease is inherited, which means that it runs in families. To get this disease, each of your parents must pass you a copy of the faulty GALC gene. There is no specific treatment for Krabbe disease. Some people have had a bone marrow transplant in the early stages of the disease, but this treatment has risks. Take a look at the photos below and you'll get some idea of just how serious and tragic this disease is: Michael Wilson, Born Sept 25, 2010, Diagnosed Dec 9, 2010 I'm Michael, I'm 6 months old. I have a rare genetic disease called Krabbe. There's hope for me with the Blood Core transplant I received February 10, 2011 at Childrens hospital. After 8 days of Chemo, my liver is not functioning properly, I've developed RSV/pneumonia, I have renal failure and require dialysis. I have been in PICU for over a month. I'm on many expensive medications, monitors and treatments as well as attended by a vast number of specialists, doctors and nurses, I'm fighting for my life. Marshall Wilson diagnosed with Krabbe's Nov 9, 2010 I'm Marshall, 21 months old. I am Michael's older brother. The disease is so advanced, there is no cure, no transplants for me. I'm now blind, deaf, can no longer crawl, walk, stand, talk or play. I can not communicate where it hurts. I'm on a feeding tube, put in the stander to help me breathe and will never grow up. My family can only love me, try to control my pain & make me as comfortable as possible til I go to live in Heaven. We need your prayers and your help. This is an astronomical financial burden on my family. Please open your heart to help us. Any and all donations deeply appreciated. Thank you. For more information on the event, or how you can help, please call Lacey directly at (206) 200-2529. LOCATION:20011 Pacific Highway South, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/08/fundraiser-for-two-very-sick-children-at-bull-pen-pub-saturday-april-16th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110410T130000 DTEND:20110410T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110408T093930 LAST-MODIFIED:20110408T093930 UID:1894@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Amazing 2-Bedroom In Des Moines DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is an "amazing" home with large, newer windows that bring the outdoors in, allowing lots of light and garden viewing. It features generous-sized rooms, propane fireplace insert, a bay dining room window, and a full size laundry room. The kitchen was remodeled with beautiful white cabinets, slab granite counters and a breakfast bar with black granite floor tiles. An entire wall of storage too! There's even a walk-in jetted tub in the main bath & slick retractable shower door in the master! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, April 10th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 24934 11th Ave South, Des Moines, 98198 INFO: List Price: $189,950 Listing #: 189891 Beds: 2 Baths: 1.75 Year Built: 1980 Approximate House SqFt: 1,330 Interior Features: Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Jetted/Soaking Tub Security System Skylights Marketing Remarks: This home is amazing! The large, newer windows bring the outdoors in, allowing lots of light and garden viewing. It features generous sized rooms, propane fireplace insert, a bay dining room window, & full size laundry room. The kitchen was remodeled w/beautiful white cabinets, slab granite counters & breakfast bar w/black granite floor tiles. An entire wall of storage too! Theres a walk-in jetted tub in the main bath & slick retractable shower door in the master. Tri-plex PUD on cul-de-sac. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:24934 11th Ave South, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/08/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-amazing-2-bedroom-in-des-moines/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110406T173000 DTEND:20110406T190000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110405T121334 LAST-MODIFIED:20110405T133528 UID:1857@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:UPDATE: Meeting on North SeaTac Park Mountain Bike Agreement Cancelled DESCRIPTION:UPDATE 4/5/11: This meeting has been cancelled, apparently because the race organizer has withdrawn his request to hold the races. The City of SeaTac has announced a meeting for public comment on the proposed agreement between the City and Stiffwick Productions for "dedicated use of certain portions of the park, on certain days, for organized mountain bike races," as we put it in an article ten days ago.  (See further details here in our original report some days prior.) Wednesday, April 6, 2011 • 5:30 p.m. SeaTac Community Center 13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac A community meeting is being held to discuss the proposed mountain bike races in North SeaTac Park in an area south of S. 136th St. The proposed races would take place on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-8:00 p.m. from May to September. Anyone interested or having concerns please attend the community meeting to share your opinion. We view this as a very good move.  Clearly, and for some very well-founded reasons, both the city and some of its citizens understand that this agreement is not as clear cut as others that have been approved with other groups for BMX racing and disc golf.  The City is acting responsibly to gather input from the community in further decision-making--and is also right in judging that there are great benefits in moving forward with ironing out an agreement in a win-win fashion. If you have a horse in this race one way or the other, make your voice heard! [poll id="5"] LOCATION:13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/05/public-comment-on-north-seatac-park-mountain-bike-agreement-sought/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110404T133917 LAST-MODIFIED:20110403T134058 UID:1867@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:City Council Plans "Coffee Chats" for Citizen Input DESCRIPTION:In last week's Spring edition of the City of SeaTac Quarterly Newsletter SeaTac Report, the Council announced its intention to hold informal meetings with the citizenry of our fair city. In order to meet with our neighbors in a more relaxed, informal environment, Councilmembers will be holding Council Coffee Chats in the community. Please join us for a cup of coffee and to discuss issues that are important to you. As additional Coffee Chats are scheduled, the information will be posted on the web at http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/ and on bulletin boards at City facilities. To sign up for notification, please visit the City website and click on the “I want to” on the banner, “sign up for”,”e-notification”. Coffee Chats are sent out via e-notification under the category of “community events”. Really, it's easier to sign up for notifications than it sounds... or you can just rely on us to pass along word when they're scheduled! We'd love to be able to tell you the date of the next Coffee Chat, but sadly there's nothing yet on the calendar.  Perhaps if more folks sign up, that'll spur the Council to get something booked. And where will they take place?  Well, "everywhere's possible," as the newsletter slogan says. Seriously, though, there's no substitute for keeping yourself informed and getting involved.  The City website is chock full of info about what's taking place--and if you'd like to read the Spring Quarterly Newsletter, here it is online. You might find particularly interesting the report on the 2011 Budget.  And as a reminder, the public is welcome to attend any number of scheduled City meetings.  You can sign up for notifications of those, too!  The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is April 12. Don't be a whiner... be an actor! LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/04/city-council-plans-coffee-chats-for-citizen-input/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110423T090000 DTEND:20110423T210000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110402T091919 LAST-MODIFIED:20110402T092045 UID:1849@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt Coming To Angle Lake Park On Saturday, April 23rd DESCRIPTION: SeaTac's annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Angle Lake Park on Saturday, April 23rd, starting at 9:00 a.m. Children will have fun “scrambling” for eggs and treats at this annual event. "We predict the weather to be 'sunny side up,' reads a press release, which continues, "Please be on time because the event doesn’t last much longer than a '2-minute egg.' This event is for children up to the age of 10 years. Children are encouraged to bring a basket to collect their eggs and treats. Additional parking is available at Alaska Airlines, located just north of Angle Lake Park. Angle Lake Park is located at 19408 International Blvd., in SeaTac. Sponsored by: SeaTac Parks & Recreation Department SeaTac Fire Fighters Local Union #2919 SeaTac Fire Department For more information, please call 206.973.4680. LOCATION:19408 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/02/easter-egg-hunt-coming-to-angle-lake-park-on-saturday-april-23rd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110403T130000 DTEND:20110403T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110401T064150 LAST-MODIFIED:20110331T195908 UID:1846@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 4 Homes In 'Spring to Green' Event! DESCRIPTION:This week STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest is holding a "Spring to Green" Open House event, which will feature four homes in the Normandy Park area. The four homes that will be open this Sunday, April 3rd, from 1pm - 4pm include: 855 SW Normandy Terrace (see more details in this post) 527 SW 181st 824 SW 174th 18932 Marine View Dr SW One home being featured is at 855 SW Normandy Terrace: This home is located in a very beautiful setting, complete with bridge and stream. Double door entry leads to impressive vaulted foyer with a spectacular hanging chandelier. Majestic 2-story ceilings in living room. Enjoy sophisticated entertaining in the formal dining room. Chef's delight kitchen with extensive use of quality slab granite. Dream master boasts designer walk-in closet & balcony. Five-piece master bath has corian & granite accents, soaking tub and a built-in flat screen. Lot A Beach Rights! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, April 3rd from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: Four homes in Normandy Park: 855 SW Normandy Terrace 527 SW 181st 824 SW 174th 18932 Marine View Dr SW DETAILS ON 855 SW NORMANDY TERRACE: List Price: $749,950 Listing #: 114746 Beds: 4 Baths: 2.5 Year Built: 2003 Approximate House SqFt: 3,000 Lot Square Footage: 20,551 Interior Features: Bath Off Master Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room French Doors Jetted/Soaking Tub Skylights Vaulted Ceilings Walk-in Closet Marketing Remarks: This home is located in a very private & picturesque setting complete with bridge & stream. Double door entry leads to impressive vaulted foyer w/a spectacular hanging chandelier. Majestic 2 story ceilings in living room. Enjoy sophisticated entertaining in the formal dining room. Chefs delight kitchen with extensive use of quality slab granite. Dream master boasts designer walk-in closet & balcony. 5-piece master bath has corian & granite accents, soaking tub & built-in flat screen. Lot A Beach Rights! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:855 SW Normandy Terrace, Normandy Park, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/04/01/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-4-homes-in-spring-to-green-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110412T190000 DTEND:20110412T210000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110328T191308 LAST-MODIFIED:20110328T191308 UID:1829@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Free Program On Reducing Break-Ins & Other Crimes Will Be April 12th DESCRIPTION:The Burien Police Department will be offering a free program on reducing break-ins and other crimes, called "Burglaries & You," from 7pm – 9pm on Tuesday, April 12th at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center. Police department officials will provide updates and insight into recent burglary trends and crime prevention information. Participants will learn measures they can take to stop or reduce burglaries and prevent becoming a victim of other crimes. The program is open to anyone in the SeaTac, Burien, and White Center communities. Here are the details: WHAT: Free crime prevention program "Burglaries & You" presented by the Burien Police Department. WHEN: Tuesday, April 12th, from 7pm – 9pm. WHERE: Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (Main Auditorium), located at 19010 1st Ave. South in Burien. INFO: FREE refreshments will be served, and topics will include: Burglary Trends in the Burien Area Crime Prevention Tips to Protect Residents What and When to Call Police Crime Maps Offered by City of Burien Cop Logic – Online Self-Reporting Tools Block & Business Watches Burien Alert Emergency Notification System There will also be informational material to take home. LOCATION:19010 1st Ave South, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/28/free-program-on-reducing-break-ins-other-crimes-will-be-april-12th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110416T090000 DTEND:20110416T130000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110328T095241 LAST-MODIFIED:20110328T095241 UID:1825@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:How To Celebrate Both Earth Day & Arbor Day In SeaTac April 16th DESCRIPTION:Both Earth Day and Arbor Day will be celebrated in SeaTac on Saturday, April 16th, beginning at 9am with two different cleanup parties: 9am – 1pm: "Ivy Out" will focus on removing ivy from trees west of the SeaTac Community Center parking lot. Join Neighbors Without Borders Action Committee in removing ivy. Tools will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring their own work gloves. Refreshments will be provided by the SeaTac Senior Program and Neighbors Without Borders Actiona Committee. This tree-saving event will also serve as the City of SeaTac's Arbor Day Event. 9am – 1pm: Botanical Garden Cleanup, focusing on cleaning up the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden. Tools will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring their own work gloves. The SeaTac Community Center is located at 13735 24th Ave South. Things you can do on your own to celebrate Earth Day or Arbor Day: Plant a tree Expand your home recycling program Pick up litter in your neighborhood These events are supported by the City of SeaTac Tree Board, the City of SeaTac and SeaTac Parks and Recreation. For more information, call (206) 973-4781. LOCATION:13735 24th Ave South, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/28/how-to-celebrate-both-earth-day-arbor-day-in-seatac-april-16th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110327T130000 DTEND:20110327T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110325T064851 LAST-MODIFIED:20110324T215005 UID:1727@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Lovingly Cared-For Lake Burien Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a well built brick basement rambler on Lake Burien! This home has been lovingly cared-for for over 50 years. It has a large lot, lovely manicured yard, plus waterfront, along with a shared dock for boats, swimming and parties. This lakefront home has large rooms, including two rec rooms, a formal dining room and eating space in the kitchen, and a 2-car garage and carport. This is a beautiful hideaway that's close to schools, shopping and the airport. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, March 27th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 1825 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $855,000 Listing #: 197354 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Year Built: 1947 Approximate House SqFt: 3,820 Lot Square Footage: 26,076 Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Security System Marketing Remarks: Well built brick bsmt. rambler! Lovingly cared for over 50 years. Large lot,lovely manicured yard, plus waterfront on private Lake Burien. A home w/large rooms including 2 rec rooms, formal D.R.+ eating space in the kitchen. 2 car garage + carport. Shared dock at the lake for boats,swimming and parties. A BEAUTIFUL HIDEAWAY yet close to schools,shopping and airport. Dock use and care shared with neighbor to the east. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:1825 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/25/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-lovingly-cared-for-lake-burien-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110326T120000 DTEND:20110326T140000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110323T201902 LAST-MODIFIED:20110323T201902 UID:1722@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Real Estate Sponsor PNW Hablamos Espanol! Spanish Seminar on March 26 DESCRIPTION:Last week we sat down with four PNW agents that offer an extra edge when it comes to selling or buying homes for those in our communities that either speak Spanish as their only language or use English as a second language. These four speak Spanish as their first or second language! Ranging in experience from the "seasoned old guy to the new and new gals on the team," these agents have the shared opinion that at "Prudential we're like family, we want to help other agents (with the language) and to see everyone succeed." They are available to all agents who need assistance with the language! Let's meet them. Marco De Oliveira: Marco is the 'seasoned old guy', which is fair to call a guy who's been in real estate so long he couldn't give us an answer. He knows it's been over 20 years, all in SW King County! He was one of the original agents in the Olde Burien office. Moving here as a teenager from Brazil, Marco actually speaks Portuguese as his first language, Spanish as his second, English as his third and has a smattering of French. With a son headed (hopefully) into professional soccer, Marco's community volunteerism has paid off. He's been very active in the development, coaching of local youth and adult soccer leagues and continues to play in over 40+ (age) soccer leagues. Marco was in international business, travelling and living all over the world prior to settling down into real estate and Normandy Park to raise his son. Mari Lopez: Mari left a job in a downtown law firm and joined PNW in Federal Way seven years ago. She moved closer to home a year ago when she transferred to their Burien office. "I love working together with the different cultures. We are here to serve and inform in the process." Mari moved to the states with her family from Mexico when she was three. When not selling or buying houses, Mari is visiting her two young granddaughters (1-1/2 years and 2 months) who live in nearby Tukwila and volunteering Gospel Mission in South Seattle and collecting mass quantities of food for Prudential's "Give Back" Food Drive. Mari's bi-lingual business card provides her mission with PNW: "In the business of home ownership, purchasing or selling/En el negocio de compra o venta de propiedades." Norbelle Suazo: Norbelle is the new kid on Prudential's block after five years in the business, she moved her license to PNW's Burien Office in November 2010. When asked why PNW, Norbelle said "I love it. I've already learned alot. They've got great tools." Besides that, she and her husband and their three young kids live only two blocks from the office. She's been known to walk to work in nice weather. Norbelle has recently started a blog to educate and inform the Latino buyers and sellers. You'll find this information at bienesraicesenseattle.blogspot.com. (Real Estate in Seattle). Norbelle's originally from Guatemala and has been in Seattle since she was a teenager. Adriana Gonzalez: Adriana started her career in real estate in 2004 and has just recently joined the Prudential Northwest realty team. She has never been more excited, about all the tools, services and support that they have provided. With her experience she is planning to live by “We are all about People” Prudential’s famous slogan. She is also a well know radio host of the "Las Como Son" radio program every weekday at 10:00AM 1540 AM and KXPA. com. Her goal is to inform, educate and make a difference bringing to her audience a valuable lesson and sources how to improve their life style. Her charisma and witty personality captures to listeners and viewers of all ages. Her passion, is to make a positive influence in the Hispanic Community showing that everything is possible if you really want it, “If you say you can, or if you say you can’t either way you are right” she says. Imagine completing the complicated real estate process in a foreign language. That's what buyers and sellers who do not speak English must do every day. These agents agree that it's especially tough on the first time home buyers. "Families need help. We are here to navigate through the process. Our clients rely on us to have a smooth and pleasant transaction," explained Mari. This Saturday, March 26, Agents Norbelle Suazo and Adriana Gonzalez will be hosting a special seminar in Spanish to answer the very important question facing many homebuyers: Short Sale (Venta Corta) versus Foreclosure (Ejecucion Hipotecaria). Both have financial implications that could effect the rest of your financial life. This seminar will take place at Prudential Northwest's Burien office at 127 SW 156th from 12-2 PM. Enjoy some light refreshments as you quiz the experts on other real estate questions you have. There is no charge for this seminar. Call or text Norbelle at the following numbers for more information: 425-780-9631 or 206-228-8828. LOCATION:127 SW 156th, Burien, WA, United States, 98148 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/23/real-estate-sponsor-pnw-hablamos-espanol-spanish-seminar-on-march-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110320T130000 DTEND:20110320T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110318T062521 LAST-MODIFIED:20110317T182746 UID:1688@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential Northwest Open House: 4-Bedroom With 2 Kitchens! DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a 4-bedroom home with 2 kitchens, 3 full baths, and a 2-car garage. The main floor has 1 bedroom, a full bath and a kitchen, and could be used as separate living quarters. Upstairs has the main kitchen with granite counter tops and hardwoods, along with a large living room with vaulted ceilings, corner fireplace and hardwood floors. This home also has a spacious deck, a fully fenced backyard which is very usable and completed by a patio. Very high quality, complete home! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, March 20th from 12:30pm – 3:30pm. WHERE: 12447 24th Ave South, West Seattle, WA 98168 INFO: List Price: $315,500 Listing #: 126419 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Year Built: 2010 Approximate House SqFt: 2,100 Lot Square Footage: 4,025 Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Vaulted Ceilings Walk-in Closet Fireplace Marketing Remarks: 2 kitchens!!! 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 car garage and a second kitchen! What an ideal floor plan! Main has 1 bedroom, a full bath and a kitchen. Main floor could be uses as separate living quarters. Upstairs has the main kitchen with granite counter tops and hardwoods. Large living room with vaulted ceilings, corner fireplace and hardwood floors. Home has a spacious deck. Rear yard is fully fenced, very usable and completed by a patio. Very high quality home. Home is now complete! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:12447 24th Ave South, Seattle, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/18/this-weeks-prudential-northwest-open-house-4-bedroom-with-2-kitchens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110316T173000 DTEND:20110316T193000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110313T152230 LAST-MODIFIED:20110311T153803 UID:1671@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Open House for South 138th St Sidewalk Improvements, March 16 DESCRIPTION:The City is completing the design of a pedestrian improvement project that includes construction of curbs, sidewalks and drainage improvements along both sides of South 138th Street, between 24th Avenue South and Military Road South. Construction is expected to begin in late spring to summer, 2011. Drop in anytime during the Open House and staff will discuss any concerns you may have about the project. LOCATION:4800 S 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/13/open-house-for-south-138th-st-sidewalk-improvements-march-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110316T170000 DTEND:20110316T190000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110311T150601 LAST-MODIFIED:20110311T150601 UID:1660@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Open House for Lake to Sound Trail Scheduled for March 16 DESCRIPTION:Attend this open house to learn about the Lake to Sound Trail. The Lake to Sound Trail is a proposed 16-mile biking and walking trail linking the shoreline of Lake Wasington in Renton to the shore of Puget Sound in Des Moines.  The trail will connect five cities (Tukwila, SeaTac, Renton, Burien, and Des Moines) and four major trails (the Cedar River, Green River, Westside and Des Moines Creek trails). King County and the Cities of SeaTac and Burien are working together to design a 1.45 mile segment of the Lake to Sound Trail along Des Moines Memorial Drive from S 156th Street to S Normandy Road.  Come meet the project team and review early design concepts. LOCATION:14700 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/11/open-house-for-lake-to-sound-trail-scheduled-for-march-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110313T123000 DTEND:20110313T153000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110311T064034 LAST-MODIFIED:20110310T221521 UID:1655@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: 4-BD, Lovely Normandy Park Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a lovely Normandy Park home with Northwest flair located on a large lot in a secluded park-like setting. This home is extremely light and bright and features soaring ceilings in the living room and dining room areas with large exposed beams, huge sun-filled windows, hardwoods on three levels, two cozy fireplaces, wine cellar area, large entertainment deck for those sunny day barbecues, and exquisite ornamental trees, shrubbery and amazing kiwi plants making the yard a gardeners delight. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, March 13th from 12:30pm – 3:30pm. WHERE: 527 SW 181st Street, Normandy Park, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $359,950 Listing #: 166023 Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Year Built: 1954 Approximate House SqFt: 2,280 Lot Square Footage: 12,700 Interior Features: Wine Cellar Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Skylights Vaulted Ceilings Marketing Remarks: Lovely Normandy Park home with Northwest flair located on a large lot in a secluded park-like setting. This home is extremely light and bright and features soaring ceilings in the living room and dining room areas with large exposed beams, huge sunfilled windows, hardwoods on three levels, two cozy fireplaces, wine cellar area, large entertainment deck for those sunny day barbeques, and exquisite ornamental trees, shrubbery and amazing kiwi plants making the yard a gardeners delight. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:527 SW 181st Street, Normandy Park, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/11/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-4-bd-lovely-normandy-park-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110311T180000 DTEND:20110311T180000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110310T213328 LAST-MODIFIED:20110324T215106 UID:1650@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:REMINDER: Annual Cove To Clover Pub Crawl Is Friday Night In Burien DESCRIPTION:Our friends at the 3rd annual Cove to Clover 5k Fundraiser Event (coming this weekend; we're Sponsors) want us to remind our Readers about the annual Pub Crawl is happening this Friday night, March 11th in Burien. Festivities begin at 6pm at Mick Kelly's Irish Pub (435 SW 152nd Street), and will end beginning at 10:30pm at the BIG TOP Beer Garden at Burien Town Square. There are 12 participating bars and restaurants, and the object of the night is to get a minimum of four stamps on your Pub Crawl Passport. You do NOT have to drink at each stop, or at all – you can just go in and ask to get stamped – then return to the BIG TOP beer garden at 10:30pm to enter for a chance to win a grand prize! Also, there will be a "Best Leprechaun Costume," which will be judged from 11:30pm - 11:45 pm. All Cove to Clover proceeds will directly benefit the Highline Area Foodbank and Burien's Hospitality House (women's shelter). Here are the details: WHAT: The 3rd annual Cove to Clover Pub Crawl! WHEN: Friday, March 11th beginning at 6pm; return to the BIG TOP beer garden at 10:30pm. NOTE FOR EARLY BIRDS: You can get your Pub Crawl Passport at Mick Kelly's as early as 5pm! WHERE: START: Mick Kelly's Irish Pub, located at 435 SW 152nd Street (206.246.2473); END: 10:30pm at BIG TOP beer garden, Burien Town Square. INFO: Cost is $15 per crawler, and all proceeds go to the Highline Area Foodbank and Burien's Hospitality House (women's shelter). *NEW* Official Pub Crawl registrants will receive one complementary "Clover Coin", which can be used to purchase a beer of drink in the Big Top Beer Garden all weekend. On Sunday, "Clover Coins" can be used to purchase food items (a $5 value). Here's more info from the official website: Cove to Clover Opening Ceremony at Burien Town Square will be in the BIG TOP Beer Garden from 10:30 pm-Midnight. Join the Celtic jam session with Haggis Bros. while enjoying one of Georgetown Brewery's fine brews or "c2c snakebite" drink (recipes will contain Stoli and Tullamore Dew). Or purchase/pickup your official bib/passport/Clover Coin beginning at 5 pm Mick's Kelly's Irish Pub in Burien Visit the stops, collecting stamps or stickers (qualifies for the GRAND door prize) Return to Burien Town Square at 10:30 pm for live Celtic music and door prizes Prize awarded for Best Leprechaun Costume (judged 11:30-11:45 pm) LOCATION:435 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/10/reminder-annual-cove-to-clover-pub-crawl-is-friday-night-in-burien/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110409T100000 DTEND:20110409T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110310T104750 LAST-MODIFIED:20110310T104750 UID:1642@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Next 'Part 150' Airport Noise Open House Will Be Saturday, April 9th DESCRIPTION:The next Part 150 Noise Study Open House will be from 10am – 4pm on Saturday, April 9th at Sea-Tac Airport's Arrivals Hall. This will be the fourth in a series of public events for for the airport's Part 150 Noise Study, which, according to the Port's website, is "looking at ways to reduce aircraft noise impacts on communities around Sea-Tac Airport." At the open house, there will be a number of stations staffed by Port staff and consultants where the public can learn more about the study's findings and potential recommendations. Participants can also sign up for airfield bus tours throughout the day. Interested parties are encouraged to "drop by anytime" between 10am – 4pm. The Arrivals Hall is at the south end of the main terminal, baggage claim level (map). Parking will be validated. LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States, 98158 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/10/next-part-150-airport-noise-open-house-will-be-saturday-april-9th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110312T100000 DTEND:20110312T140000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110309T091903 LAST-MODIFIED:20110324T215119 UID:1631@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Rose Pruning Demonstration At Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden Saturday DESCRIPTION:The Seattle Rose Society and Valley Rose Society will be hosting a hands-on pruning demonstration for members and the public at the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden this Saturday, March 12th from 10am to 2pm. American Rose Society President Jeff Wyckoff and crazed rosarian Lonnie Garceau will lead a team of rose enthusiasts who will share their know-how with gardeners of any level of expertise. (Jeff has recently authored a new book entitled "Rose Gardening" – click here to learn more!) This is a great opportunity to learn how to prune all types of roses, modern and old. Novice gardeners can work alongside an experienced veteran or, if you are an experienced Society member, you can work one-on-one with someone who wants to learn. No registration or fee is required, just show up and bring your pruners and gloves. Rain or shine! 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. Garden located on south side of parking area. For more info, please call (206) 391-4003. For directions to the garden, click here. LOCATION:13735 24th Ave South, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/09/rose-pruning-demonstration-at-highline-seatac-botanical-garden-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110310T160000 DTEND:20110310T190000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110308T171145 LAST-MODIFIED:20110324T215128 UID:1628@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Cove To Clover 'Last Gasp' Registration Party At Highline Athletic Club Thurs. DESCRIPTION: Our friends at the upcoming Cove to Clover 5K Fundraiser Race (to be held this Sunday, March 13th) want our Readers to know that they're holding a 'Last Gasp' Registration Party this Thursday night, March 10th, from 4pm – 7pm at Advertiser Highline Athletic Club. The party will be for live, in-person race registration, and will allow participants to avoid any online fees. Race number bibs and t-shirts will be available beginning Saturday at Mick Kelly's Irish Pub, which will serve as the headquarters for Cove to Clover all weekend. The 'Last Gasp' schedule goes something like this: THURSDAY MARCH 10th 4pm – 7pm: "Last Gasp" Registration Party at Highline Athletic Club, located at 125 South 156th in Burien. FRIDAY, MARCH 11th: ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED. SATURDAY, MARCH 12th 1pm – 5pm: Pickup Registration/Race Packets at Mick Kelly's Irish Pub. SUNDAY, MARCH 13th 10am - 12:30pm: Pickup Registration/Race Packets at Burien Town Square (race starts at 1pm). Of course, don't forget the annual Cove to Clover Pub Crawl Friday night, March 11th, beginning at 6pm at Mick Kelly's Irish Pub, located at 435 SW 152nd, across from Burien Town Square. Be sure to check back here often, as we'll be posting details on that fun event shortly! LOCATION:125 South 156th, Burien, WA, United States, 98148 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/08/cove-to-clover-last-gasp-registration-party-at-highline-athletic-club-thurs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110306T130000 DTEND:20110306T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110304T064249 LAST-MODIFIED:20110303T204425 UID:1615@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Spectacular Redondo Beach Condo DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's featured Open House for this week is a spectacular Sound view 2-bedroom condo with a great covered patio/deck in Redondo Beach. With a great covered patio/deck to enjoy, Redondo's views and the beach, this unit offers a great, easy location, along with a club house big enough for wedding and family get-togethers. The hardwood floors are only four years old, and there's lots of storage and covered parking. This unit is very clean and has fresh paint throughout. Here are the details: WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, March 6th, from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 28120 S Redondo Beach Drive, Unit #210, Des Moines, WA 98198. INFO: List Price: $199,000 Listing #: 119453 Beds: 2 Baths: 1.00 Year Built: 1962 Approximate House SqFt: 815 Home Owners Dues: $310 Appliances that Stay: Dishwasher Microwave Range/Oven Refrigerator Unit Features: Balcony/Deck/Patio Skylights Top Floor Marketing Remarks: EXTRA,EXTRA...SELLER WILL PAY FIRST YEAR OF HOME OWNERS DUES AT THE CURRENT MONTHLY RATE!!! VIEW, VIEW and beach life!! Spectacular Sound view 2 bedroom condo with a great covered patio/deck to enjoy. Redondo's views and beach, just across the street from the sound and next to Salty's Restaurant. This unit offers a great, easy location, club house big enough for those wedding and family get togethers. Hardwood floors are only 4 years old, lots of storage and covered parking. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:28120 S Redondo Beach Drive, Unit #210, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/04/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-spectacular-redondo-beach-condo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110303T190000 DTEND:20110303T190000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110301T091851 LAST-MODIFIED:20110310T104853 UID:1582@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Celebrate SeaTac Composer Alan Hovhaness At 2 Free Concerts This Week DESCRIPTION:Did you know that one of the major American composers of the 20th century lived his final decades in the city of SeaTac? The Seattle Symphony is celebrating the life of Alan Hovhaness this month, and the Symphony’s new assistant conductor, Eric Garcia, will be bringing the Symphony to the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien for a free performance this Thursday, March 3rd. This performance also will include student musicians from the Highline and Kent School Districts. Tonight (Tuesday, March 1st), the Kentwood Chamber Orchestra will be performing Hovhaness at the Highline PAC as well, and there will be a screening of “Winds of Everest” documentary, which used Hovhaness’ music for its soundtrack. The filmmakers will be on hand for a Q & A following the screening. "Hovhaness loved his SeaTac home for its view of the Cascades," according to the SoCoCulture website. Tuesday, March 1st at 7pm: Hovhaness Festival – free community concert featuring the Kentwood High School Chamber Orchestra, screening of “Winds of Everest” documentary, and Q&A with filmmaker Laszlo Pal. Thursday, March 3rd at 7pm: Hovhaness Festival – free community concert featuring the Seattle Symphony, with special student guests from the Highline and Kent School Districts. As part of the Seattle Symphony's celebration of the centennial of composer Alan Hovhaness's birth, the Symphony will perform Hovhaness' Symphony No. 50, Mount St. Helens, Op. 360 at the Highline Performing Arts Center, under the baton of conductor Eric Garcia. Eight young instrumentalists from the Highline and Kent School Districts have been invited to play with the Symphony as part of this special, free community event. The concert will also include Khachaturian's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, featuring soloist Gloria Ferry-Brennan. Also featured in the lobby, a Highline Historical Society exhibit on the fascinating life of Hovhaness. The composer was a longtime resident of SeaTac. The Highline PAC is located at 401 S 152nd Street, Burien. Come enjoy these free concerts and hear the music he was inspired to write! For other local cultural events, check out the SoCoCulture events calendar here. LOCATION:401 S. 152nd Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/01/celebrate-seatac-composer-alan-hovhaness-at-2-free-concerts-this-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110326T100000 DTEND:20110326T140000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110301T091120 LAST-MODIFIED:20110301T091120 UID:1584@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Advertiser Highline Athletic Club Holds 1st Annual Health & Wellness Fair DESCRIPTION:Highline Athletic Club & The BNI B-Town Business Builders Health & Wellness Power Team would like to invite you to our “1st Annual Health and Wellness Fair” hosted at Highline Athletic Club Saturday, March 26 from 10AM to 2PM. This event is free and open to the public so mark your calendar, invite a friend and be sure not to miss this exciting event. Dona Forrester, General Manager of Highline Athletic Club shared that her BNI “Health & Wellness” Power Team partners were all motivated to bring awareness to our community on the many different forms of health care so we put our efforts together to put on this event. This is a collaborated effort and will bring you the best of the best from our community. Attendees will be able to talk to vendors; learn from each treatment professional what is unique about their service as well as share their passion for their industry. The BNI – Business Builders Power Team bringing you this event consists of: Dona Forrester, Highline Athletic Club; Susan Parko, Rodan and Fields Dermatologists; Bryn Karlberg, The Human Touch Massage; Dr. Kyle Beffa, Beffa Dental, Anne Chandler, Advocare; Kathy Nordgren, Dreambody Acupuncture; and Spencer Wade, Collins Chiropractic. In the Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, West Seattle area’s we are quite fortunate to have many forms of health and wellness services available to us, including Highline Athletic Club who was voted BEST GYM, in King 5 Evening Magazines “Best Of” 2009 contest – Dona Forrester, says with pride! The health and wellness fair will also have dentists, Licensed Massage Practitioners; Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, Family doctors, Mental-health providers, Nutritional advisors, skin care consultants, healthy eating options & much more. A current vendor list is available. There will be a Scavenger Hunt and raffle prizes awarded every hour throughout the four hour event and speakers offering 15-30 minute presentations. The demographics of our community cover a wide age range and we’ve taken this into consideration when planning our vendor list. We will have age specific information available for youth as well as seniors. We continue to have vendors join our event and our speaker list will be posted on our health & wellness FaceBook page where you can find the most up to date information, go to www.hachealthfair.com. Please plan to join us – it is an event you won’t want to miss. Saturday, March 26th 10am-2pm. Highline Athletic Club 125 South 156th Street, Burien, WA 98148 206-246-9000. www.highlineathleticclub.com. LOCATION:125 South 156th Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98148 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/03/01/advertiser-highline-athletic-club-holds-1st-annual-health-wellness-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110305 DTEND:20110306 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110225T154734 LAST-MODIFIED:20110310T104905 UID:1570@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Join The Mardi Gras Fun At Elliott Bay's Birthday Bash On March 5 DESCRIPTION:Join the Elliott Bay Brewing family to celebrate their 4th birthday in "Big Easy" style. That's right, they're having a Mardi Gras/Birthday Party on Saturday, March 5. The party is all day with live entertainment starting at 7pm. The featured music is TubaLuba, a New Orleans 2nd Line Band. They plan fun, dancing, birthday cake, merriment and beads for all. You'll find Elliott Bay where it's now been for the past four years at 255 SW 152nd at the corner of 4th and 152nd in Burien. Be sure to say "happy birthday" while you're there! Here's a sample of the entertainment you can expect at the birthday bash: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=covKF7JSCc0[/youtube] LOCATION:255 SW 152nd, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/02/25/join-the-mardi-gras-fun-at-elliott-bays-birthday-bash-on-march-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110302T170000 DTEND:20110302T200000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110225T092232 LAST-MODIFIED:20110310T104912 UID:1564@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Open House For Sound Transit's S. 200th Street Light Rail Extension Is Mar. 2 DESCRIPTION:Sound Transit will be holding an Open House on the proposed South 200th Street light rail extension on Wednesday, March 2nd, at SeaTac City Hall, and the public is invited. At this event, you'll be able to learn about the proposed route, station elements and public art plan for the extension of Link light rail service to South 200th Street. According to their website: Funding to extend Central Link light rail south from the SeaTac/Airport Station to S. 200th Street in the City of SeaTac was approved by the region's voters in November 2008. The extension will run on an elevated guideway primarily along 28th Avenue S. It will provide reliable service to Sea-Tac Airport, downtown Seattle and the University of Washington. S. 200th Street Link light rail extension project The S. 200th Street light rail extension project consists of 1.6 miles of track and a new Link station near S. 200th Street and 28th Avenue S. in the City of SeaTac. Project elements include: 1.6 miles of elevated double track guideway Train platforms with covered waiting areas Electronic ticket vending machines and ORCA card readers Off-street parking for commuters, including parking reserved for vanpools A kiss-and-ride passenger drop off area Public art and landscaping Bicycle amenities including bike racks and secure bike lockers A bus loop for local bus and bus rapid transit service connections The S. 200th Street light rail extension project is currently in the preliminary engineering phase. Link light rail service to S. 200th Street is scheduled to begin between 2015 and 2020 depending on funding. Here are the event details: WHAT: Sound Transit Open House on proposed South 200th Street Light Rail Extension. WHEN: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 5-8 p.m. WHERE: SeaTac City Hall, Council Chambers, located at 4800 S. 188th St., SeaTac. INFO: For more information, contact Rachel Wilch, Community Outreach Coordinator, at 206-398-5460 or rachel.wilch@soundtransit.org, or visit www.soundtransit.org/S200thStreet To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, call 1-800-201-4900/TTY Relay: 711 or e-mail accessibility@soundtransit.org. Project Contact: Rachel Wilch Community Outreach Coordinator 401 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98104 Telephone: 206-398-5460 FAX: 206-398-5217 e-mail: rachel.wilch@soundtransit.org LOCATION:4800 S. 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/02/25/open-house-for-sound-transits-s-200th-street-light-rail-extension-is-mar-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110227T130000 DTEND:20110227T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110225T063618 LAST-MODIFIED:20110224T233747 UID:1558@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential Northwest Open House: Sprawling Normandy Park Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a sprawling, one-story Normandy Park home with privacy, quality, character, charm – each room is its own retreat – along with Lot A beach rights! This home, which is situated on a park-like, 1+-acre setting, has a brand new roof, new furnace, timeless updates...plus so much more. Living room has a vaulted and exposed beam ceiling, and the kitchen has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, Master bedroom includes a 5-piece bath, the deck overlooks a creek and peaceful setting. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 27th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 824 SW 174th Street, Normandy Park, WA 98166 INFO: List Price: $670,000 Listing #: 171675 Beds: 4 Baths: 2.75 Year Built: 1952 Approximate House SqFt: 2,535 Lot Square Footage: 51,400 Marketing Remarks: Privacy, quality, character, & charm~each rm is its own retreat~in this sprawling 1-story Normandy Park hm. Brand New Roof, New Furnace, Timeless Updates...all this plus so much more! Situated on a parklike, 1+ acre, setting. Liv Rm w/ vaulted & exposed beam ceiling, Kit w/ granite countertops & stainless steel appliances, Master w/ 5-piece bath, Decking overlooks creek & peaceful setting! Boat/RV parking, Lot A beach rights, adjacent to park w/ walking path! Motivated Seller!1-year AHS hm warranty Property line is split rail fence, West of Carport. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:824 SW 174th Street, Normandy Park, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/02/25/this-weeks-prudential-northwest-open-house-sprawling-normandy-park-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110220T130000 DTEND:20110220T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110218T061810 LAST-MODIFIED:20110217T215951 UID:1507@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential Northwest Open House: Storybook Cape Cod Mansion DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a storybook Cape Cod Mansion at the end of a long drive in a Gated Estate - Paradise Found! The foyer opens to a sunken living room with adjacent solarium/den. The dining room will hold your largest gatherings, and there's also a dream kitchen with eating bar. The main floor family room has vaulted ceilings. This mansion also has a lower rec room and many extra finished rooms, as well as a full office area. Five car detached garage, with a separate, fully finished apartment above it. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 20th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 16912 Ambaum Blvd S., Burien, WA 98148. INFO: List Price: $675,000 Listing #: 29069886 Beds: 5 Baths: 3.50 Year Built: 1973 Approximate House SqFt: 5,071 Lot Square Footage: 19,602 Marketing Remarks: Gated Estate - Paradise Found! A long gated drive leads to a storybook Cape Cod Mansion. Foyer opens to a sunken living room w/adjacent solarium/den. Dining room will holds your largest gatherings. Dream kit. w/eating bar. Main floor family room has vaulted ceilings. Home also has lower rec room & many extra finished rooms & full office area. 5 car detached garage. Separate, fully finished apartment above garage. Front 1/2 not included in sale. Property line is split rail fence, West of Carport. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:16912 Ambaum Blvd S, Burien, WA, United States, 98148 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/02/18/this-weeks-prudential-northwest-open-house-storybook-cape-cod-mansion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110302T090000 DTEND:20110302T103000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110217T092126 LAST-MODIFIED:20110217T092408 UID:1496@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Committee To End Homelessness Meeting In SeaTac Wed., March 2nd DESCRIPTION:The Committee to End Homelessness is conducting a Mid Plan Review of their Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness in King County, and one of their open meetings will be held at the SeaTac City Hall from 9am – 10:30am on Wednesday, March 2nd. The intent of these open meetings is to gather input on which key policy questions are most important to answer for the second half of the Ten-Year Plan. These community meetings will be followed by a charrette on April 24 and 25, open to the public, where the selected questions will be discussed and answered. The community meetings to frame the key questions will be held: Tues. March 1st New Holly Gathering Hall 4 – 5:30 pm: 7050 32nd Ave S., Seattle, approximately four blocks west of MLK Jr. Way S. & S. Othello Wed. March 2nd SeaTac City Hall 9 – 10:30 am: 4800 S. 188th St, SeaTac, just off I-5 at exit 152 Wed. March 2nd Bellevue City Hall 4 – 5:30 pm: 450 110th Ave. NE., near the Bellevue Transit Center Here's more from a press release: In 2005, our region embraced a Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness and established the Committee to End Homelessness in King County (CEH), charged with implementing the goals of the Ten-Year Plan: prevent homelessness whenever possible; move people rapidly from homelessness to stable housing; increase the efficiency of existing systems and improve collaboration; and create the public and political will to end homelessness. Now, in year five of the Ten-Year Plan, CEH is conducting a mid-plan review. It will look at the original goals, accomplishments to date, external forces affecting implementation of the plan, including (and especially) changes in the economy and the emerging federal and state priorities relating to housing and homelessness. Most important, the mid-point review will develop recommendations for what we need to do going forward, as a region, to achieve the goal of ending homelessness, with a particular focus on what we need to be doing differently. The Mid Plan Review will be a thorough process, meant to engage people in critical thinking to help refocus the community’s efforts in the most meaningful way in the last five years of the Ten-Year Plan. It accepts that the original goals and objectives may need to change, that the priorities may need reordering, that resources may need realignment, and that partners’ and players’ roles may need to change. Please attend a community meeting to share your knowledge, experience and passion! For more information, contact Gretchen Bruce, CEH Program Manager at 206-263-9085 or gretchen.bruce@kingcounty.gov. LOCATION:4800 S. 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/02/17/committee-to-end-homelessness-meeting-in-seatac-wed-march-2nd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110305T130000 DTEND:20110305T150000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110215T160234 LAST-MODIFIED:20110216T093444 UID:1483@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Local Activist Writes Book Targeting 'Cancer-Causing' Emissions Near Airports DESCRIPTION:by Ralph Nichols "Through a terrifying experience, I became involved in a fight against a local airport expansion. What I learned about jet emissions caused me great alarm and pushed me deep into a battle with nearly every agency in my state. These local issues turned into national and international aviation watch organizations working to unravel what appears to me to be a cover-up by the industry. The outcome of many of these battles, some of which turned into major discovery processes is disturbing." – Debi Wagner A married working mom who lives with her family close to Sea-Tac International Airport in Burien – and a local airport communities activist for the last 17 years – Debi Wagner is the Author of the recently released book Over My Head. Her first book, released in January by Trafford Publishing, Over My Head chronicles Wagner’s personal involvement and research into commercial jets and airport flight operations, which she says “spray cancer-causing chemicals from jet exhaust over homes, schools and playgrounds.” She will have a book signing on Saturday, March 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Burien Books in Olde Burien. Over My Head is also available as a Kindle book from Amazon and a Nook book from Barnes & Noble. The genesis of Wagner’s book – the experience that got her involved – occurred one morning before sunrise in the early 1990s. “A military jet passed very low over my house in a thick fog. Its low altitude in the fog intensified the sound, and because military jet engines have a different sound, I thought the plane was in trouble. It scared the living daylights out of me.” In the wake of this incident, Wagner started asking questions. “I wanted to know why that happened, what it was. And it gradually opened my eyes. There were hundreds of planes going straight over my home in a takeoff pattern every day. I realized I was living in a war zone.” This, she continued, was the result of an increased number of flights that followed federal airline deregulation in the 1980s, and a “four-post” flight-path pattern subsequently adopted by the Federal Aviation Administration to limit the number of neighborhoods affected by jet noise. But Wagner “didn’t get good answers” to her questions about the military jet and increasing flights over her home, fueling her new-found airport activism. She also got runarounds about the airport’s second runway noise mitigation program, which was “extremely intrusive as far as my property rights were concerned.” As the decade-long fight against a third Sea-Tac runway, which became operational in 2008, revved up, she got involved with the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs (RCAA) and Citizens Against Sea-Tac Expansion (CASE). One thing led to another, including a meeting Minnie Brasher, a long-time local activist “who wanted me to look into jet emissions.” [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="165" caption="Debi Wagner"][/caption] Wagner did, and said she eventually “found out the public is literally being crop dusted with cancer-causing chemicals from jet exhaust for 12 miles from each runway end … and we have higher cancer rates in the airport communities.” “That’s what I want people to know,” she added. “That’s why I wrote the book. Not just for people here but everywhere because these same planes fly from their airports affecting millions of people.” "One of the biggest 'toxic emissions load' in the state comes from Sea-Tac,” Wagner said. "People live within blocks of the runways. Kids are attending schools located almost next door to the airport near, where whole families have died from cancer." “It’s ridiculous that nobody is doing anything about this serious problem.” You can purchase Over My Head from Amazon here: LOCATION:824 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/02/15/local-activist-writes-book-targeting-cancer-causing-emissions-near-airports/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110213T130000 DTEND:20110213T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110211T062404 LAST-MODIFIED:20110210T222535 UID:1470@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential Northwest Open House: Light & Bright Bungalow DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a light and bright bungalow within walking distance of Light Rail. This home includes a new kitchen and cabinets, as well as sparkling slab granite and stainless steel appliances. New bath features white tile with mosaic inset. There are also refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted in and out, a new gravel driveway, new electrical panel and more. With a surprising amount of storage, this home is within walking distance to Light Rail for a quick commute. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 13th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 3096 S 148 Street, SeaTac, WA 98168. INFO: List Price: $162,000 Listing #: 171087 Beds: 1 Baths: 1 Year Built: 1948 Approximate House SqFt: 830 Lot Square Footage: 8,450 Marketing Remarks: Wow! New price for this light & bright bungalow. New kitchen w/ cabinets, sparkling slab granite & stainless steel appliances. New bath features white tile w/ mosaic inset. Refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted in & out, new gravel driveway, new elec panel & more. Surprising amount of storage includes 2 closets in master bedroom. Port of Seattle insulation package. Large detached garage w/ new roof. Walk to Light Rail for quick commute. Close to SeaTac Airport, freeways, shopping. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:3096 S. 148 Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98168 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/02/11/this-weeks-prudential-northwest-open-house-light-bright-bungalow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110206T130000 DTEND:20110206T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110204T063610 LAST-MODIFIED:20110203T173749 UID:1461@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential Northwest Open House: Desirable 1920 Craftsman DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a desirable 1920 Craftsman located in a sought-after downtown Burien location. This home has an ideal covered front porch and many original details. The floor plan boasts a spacious front room and a generously-sized dining room. The kitchen is completed with slab granite counter tops and nice wood cabinetry. Interior of home has been recently painted. A detached garage has converted into two finished room (not included in square footage), and the unfinished basement provides great storage. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 6th from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 14420 4th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166. INFO: List Price: $239,950 Listing #: 132631 Beds: 3 Baths: 1.5 Year Built: 1920 Approximate House SqFt: 1,440 Marketing Remarks: Desirable 1920 Craftsman located in sought after downtown Burien location. Home has an ideal covered front porch and many original details. Floor plan boasts spacious front room and a generously sized dining room. Separate well size utility room. Kitchen is completed with slab granite counter tops and nice wood cabinetry. Interior of home has been recently painted. Detached garage has converted into two finished room (not included in square footage). Unfinished basement provides great storage. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:14420 4th Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/02/04/this-weeks-prudential-northwest-open-house-desirable-1920-craftsman/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110129T113000 DTEND:20110129T113000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110128T070956 LAST-MODIFIED:20110127T191152 UID:1446@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential Northwest Open House: Remodeled 5-BD In Burien DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is a completely remodeled 5-bedroom, 3-bath home with media room and an excellent location in Burien. Updates include newer light fixtures, windows, millwork, doors, and decorator color...the list goes on and on. Main floor features cherry hardwoods throughout, an open-concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances, formal dining room with french doors that open to fantastic deck, and a fully-fenced backyard. Extensive use of tile in all 3 bathrooms, and a Master Bedroom with 5-piece bathroom! There's also a Media Room wired with surround sound. Excellent location - minutes to Downtown Seattle/Airport/Downtown Burien!!! Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 29th from 11:30am – 2:30pm. WHERE: 13226 2nd Ave South, Burien, WA 98168. INFO: List Price: $399,950 Listing #: 174390 Beds: 5 Baths: 3 Year Built: 1958 Approximate House SqFt: 3,292 Lot Square Footage: 6,600 Interior Features: Wired for Generator Bath Off Master Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Disabled Access Jetted/Soaking Tub Security System Skylights Solarium/Atrium Vaulted Ceilings Pantry Walk-in Closet Marketing Remarks: Completely Remodeled!!! Updates include newer light fixtures, windows, millwork, doors, & decorator color...the list goes on & on. Main floor features cherry hardwoods thruout, open-concept kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, formal dining rm w/ french doors that open to fantastic deck & fully-fenced backyard. Extensive use of tile in all 3 bathrooms. Master Bedrm w/ 5-piece bathrm! Media Room wired w/ surround sound. Excellent location - minutes to Downtown Seattle/Airport/Downtown Burien!!! Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:13226 2nd Ave South, Burien, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/01/28/this-weeks-prudential-northwest-open-house-remodeled-5-bd-in-burien/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110215T150000 DTEND:20110215T150000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110127T161436 LAST-MODIFIED:20110127T161436 UID:1441@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:'Safe Routes To Schools Audit Walk' Will Be Feb. 15th At Madrona Elementary DESCRIPTION:Students and parents from Madrona Elementary will join forces with staff from the city of SeaTac, Bicycle Alliance of Washington (BAW), and Feet First to conduct a Safe Routes to Schools audit as part of Communities Putting Prevention to Work – projects made possible by Public Health - Seattle and King County through the Center for Disease Control. The audit will start with a one-mile walk near the school to document traffic safety related issues. BAW and Feet First will use the data collected to make recommendations for improvement. The audit is just the first step in the 2011 Safe Routes to School effort to help more children bike and walk safely to school.  Over the next year, a plan will be created to improve conditions for walkers and bikers and teach bicycle and pedestrian skills to all Madrona students. WHAT: Safe Routes to Schools Audit Walk. WHEN: February 15 at 3:00 p.m.  We will walk rain or shine! WHERE: Meet at Madrona Elementary - Room 116 (Community Room)  20301 – 32nd Avenue South, SeaTac, WA  98198. WHY: Walking and biking to school can reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and asthma, and may help kids focus better in class – improving academic achievement. HOW: Interested volunteers can contact Kathy Allen at (206) 631-4113 or allenkl@hsd401.org to join in the effort or to ask questions. No experience is necessary and everyone is encouraged to participate. LOCATION:20301 32nd Avenue South, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/01/27/safe-routes-to-schools-audit-walk-will-be-feb-15th-at-madrona-elementary/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110219T140000 DTEND:20110219T210000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110125T162353 LAST-MODIFIED:20110125T202915 UID:1412@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Highline Classic Jazz Festival Will Pack 6 Acts Into 2 Shows Saturday, Feb. 19 DESCRIPTION: We'd like to give a huge, swingin' welcome to our latest Advertiser – the Highline Classic Jazz Festival – with two shows at Burien's Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 19th, a matinee at 2pm and an evening show at 7pm. Although there are a lot of fine music festivals in the Puget Sound area, the only one that celebrates the first half century of Jazz in ALL its forms is the Highline Classic Jazz Festival. From its birth in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century through the wildly popular mid-century Big Band era, America’s unique art form constantly reinvented itself, lending it’s exuberant rhythms and tonality to other musical styles and borrowing from them as well. Presented by Burien Arts, a non-profit group dedicated to providing access to visual and performing arts in the Burien/Highline area, the Highline Classic Jazz Festival seeks to keep alive the diversity and freedom of expression of that wonderful era by presenting a variety of early Jazz styles in a fun one-day event at a single venue. This year’s festival includes New Orleans and Chicago style Hot Jazz (aka Dixieland), Gypsy Jazz, Ragtime & Stride Piano, Jump, Swing Standards, and Novelty Tunes from the 20’s and 30’s (check out videos from the artists below). Here's more info from the event's organizers: Six top jazz performers, including Rebecca Kilgore and the Butch Thompson Trio, will appear at the Highline Classic Jazz Festival on Saturday, Feb. 19. Two shows, a matinee at 2 p.m. and an evening performance at 7 p.m., will feature a mix of early 20th-century jazz styles, from Dixieland and Gypsy to ragtime and swing. The Canote Brothers will emcee both shows at the Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St., Burien. The afternoon program will include vocalist Rebecca Kilgore with pianist Dave Frishberg performing favorites from the Great American Songbook, the Gypsy-style quintet Pearl Django and traditional jazz pianist Ray Skjelbred. The evening show will present the Butch Thompson Trio, best known for ragtime and a long run on “A Prairie Home Companion” radio show, the Chicago and New Orleans Dixieland septet Holotradband and jump and jive artists Casey MacGill & Blue 4 Trio. Tickets are $20 per show for adults or $35 for both shows. Admission is free to those 18 and under. For $100, individual sponsors receive two all-day passes, preferred seating and other extras. Tickets are available at Burien Press, 423 152nd St. SW, Burien, and Allusia, 921 SW 152nd St., Burien, by calling Burien Arts at 206-244-7808 or at the door. Tickets and more information about the festival and the performers also are available at www.highlineclassicjazz.com. The third annual festival is organized by Burien Arts, a nonprofit group dedicated to providing access to visual and performing arts in the Burien/Highline area. Several of this year’s acts also performed at the earlier festivals, according to Lance Haslund, festival director who also is a member of Holotradband. “Even with the economy still in bad shape, we decided to give this another try,” he said. “We have great support from the musicians and think this is a wonderful way for people to hear excellent performers for a very reasonable price.” The festival is a veritable history lesson in jazz as well as a highly entertaining event suitable for all ages. From its birth in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century through the wildly popular Big Band era, America’s unique art form has constantly reinvented itself, lending its exuberant rhythms and tonality to other musical styles as well as borrowing from them. Festival organizers hope to keep alive the diversity and freedom of expression of the jazz era with this one-day event at a single venue. “There are a lot of fine jazz festivals in the area, but this is the only one that celebrates the first half-century of jazz in ALL its forms, from the beginning through swing,” Haslund said. By offering free admission to teens, Burien Arts hopes to expose young people to jazz musicians who often play in adults-only venues. The festival lineup includes several longtime performers at Seattle’s clubs and jazz events, such as Pearl Django and Ray Skjelbred, as well as some from out of town. Rebecca Kilgore lives in Portland and Butch Thompson is based in Minneapolis. “As a group, they have most of the jazz styles covered,” Haslund said. “Most have been performing for decades all over the world. We’re fortunate to bring them together for the festival so people have a chance to sample jazz at its best.” Here's the schedule: Saturday, February 19, 2011 (shows start at 2 and 7 pm) Both shows feature musical Emcees The Canote Brothers. 2PM Matinee Show Features: Rebecca Kilgore with pianist Dave Frishberg Pearl Django Ray Skjelbred 7PM Show Features: Butch Thompson Trio Holotradband Casey MacGill & Blue 4 Trio Butch Thompson Trio You may know him from his long run on A Prairie Home Companion. Now discover Butch Thompson as one of the world’s top jazz and ragtime performers, a concert artist who connects easily with his audience as he gives them a personally guided tour of a rich American tradition. With dazzling technique and engaging commentary, Butch establishes a rapport that makes any concert hall seem intimate. Butch Thompson - piano; Matt Weiner - bass; Chris Tyle - drums www.butchthompson.com Rebecca Kilgore with pianist Dave Frishberg Rebecca Kilgore is one of America's leading song stylists who finds particular delight in preserving and interpreting the music of the Great American Songbook. She regularly performs worldwide at jazz festivals, jazz parties, and on jazz cruises. She is a frequent guest on National Public Radio's 'Fresh Air' with Terry Gross, has appeared on A Prairie Home Companion, and with Michael Feinstein at Carnegie Hall. www.rebeccakilgore.com www.davefrishberg.net Pearl Django Now in their sixteenth year of performing, Pearl Django continues to be one of America’s most respected and busiest Hot Club style groups. Though still strongly influenced by the music of Django Reinhardt, Pearl Django’s repertoire now includes many original compositions. Ryan Hoffman & Troy Chapman - guitar; Michael Gray - violin; David Lange - accordion; Rick Leppanen - bass. www.pearldjango.com Ray Skjelbred One of the top Wast Coast traditional jazz pianists, Ray Skjelbred has been a featured piano soloist and band member in concerts and festivals for many years. He usually performs an eclectic mix of early jazz standards, blues, barrelhouse, classic ragtime, unexpected pop tunes and original compositions. www.rayskjelbred.com Holotradband This seven-piece band, a staple at Pioneer Square's New Orleans Creole Restaurant, and led by cornestist Dave Holo, evokes the sounds of New Orleans and Chicago traditional and Dixieland jazz from the 20's and 30's. With its hard driving rhythm section and irrepressible horn line, this brash, hot and swinging improvisational group hits the spot. Dave Holo - cornet & vocals; Dave Loomis - trombone & vocals; Bruce Hall - clarinet & saxophone; Alex Guilbert - piano; Jeff Norwood - bass; Mike Dougherty - drums & vocals; Lance Haslund - guitar & vocals. www.holotradband.com Casey MacGill & Blue 4 Trio Casey MacGill's Blue 4 Trio performs music that swings. Nat "King" Cole Trio meets the Mills Brothers. Fats Waller meets Fats Domino. Slim Galliard meets Fred Astaire. It is music of many decades and no decade in particular, all happening at the same time, woven into a seamless, beautiful whole. At the core of this group's sound are the band's sometimes sweet, sometimes rough-hewn three-part harmony vocals and a piano-ukulele-bass-and-drums rhythm section that swings in a variety of textures. Casey MacGill - piano, ukulele, cornet & vocals; Matt Weiner - bass & vocals; Mike Dougherty - drums & vocals. www.blue4trio.com The Canote Brothers We welcome back the fun loving, family friendly Canote Brothers as our musical Emcees. Their finely-crafted music, grounded in a number of vintage styles, sounds both familiar and fresh. Maybe it's because these identical twins have been singing and cutting up together since they were toddlers that their relaxed performances leave their audiences with aching grin muscles. Greg Canote - violin & vocals; Jere Canote - guitar & vocals. www.canote.com Here are the details: WHAT: The Highline Classic Jazz Festival. WHEN: Saturday, February 19, 2011: Matinee at 2pm, and evening show at 7pm. WHERE: Highline Performing Arts Center, located at 401 South 152nd Street (next to Highline High School). COST: Tickets are $20 for each show, or $35 to see both, and FREE for youth 18 and under. Buy tickets online here, or buy them in person at Burien Press (423 SW 152nd Street) or Allusia (921 SW 152nd Street) or one hour before showtime at the door Feb. 19th. INFO: Festival-goers can also visit spirited and eclectic downtown Burien, which boasts a fantastic mix of shops, restaurants, parks and public art. Burien echoes the flair of classic jazz by transcending boundaries, embracing diversity and celebrating personal style. The Highline Classic Jazz Festival is proudly presented by Burien Arts. Burien Arts is a local non-profit whose mission is to enrich our community by providing engaging and innovative arts programming for residents and visitors alike. VIDEOS: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAQedb_7azo[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDfZ2-ajf7g[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBbt3C1Y_mQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TEtGBp8u74[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMjhDGQoVa0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8xPRDVYB1w[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c57GcuqRf2o[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyT4n3d-ddI[/youtube] LOCATION:401 South 152nd Street, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/01/25/highline-classic-jazz-festival-will-pack-6-acts-into-2-shows-saturday-feb-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110129T100000 DTEND:20110129T120000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110125T134304 LAST-MODIFIED:20110125T134304 UID:1410@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Advertiser Three Tree Montessori Holding Open House January 29 DESCRIPTION:Three Tree Montessori School invites parents and kids to their Open House Saturday, January 29th, from 10am – Noon. Three Tree Montessori School is located in Burien at 220 SW 160th, near Sylvester Middle School. Have you driven down SW 160th Street and wondered what was going on behind those whimsical columns? That warm ochre and brick colored building is the home of Three Tree Montessori School, a rich and vibrant community that supports the fundamentally unique education principals of Maria Montessori. Montessori is a time-tested, science based approach to education, designed to nurture the whole child. Come view the beautiful classrooms, gardens and playgrounds, meet the teachers, and learn about Montessori programs for children ages one through twelve. LOCATION:220 SW 160th Street, Burien, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/01/25/advertiser-three-tree-montessori-holding-open-house-january-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110304T170000 DTEND:20110306T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110123T134852 LAST-MODIFIED:20110124T203501 UID:1396@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Poverty Bay Wine Festival Opens March 4th With 'Fifteen Token Friday' DESCRIPTION:[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="490" caption="Click image to see larger version."][/caption] Des Moines Rotary's 7th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival will be the hottest ticket in town when it's held at Des Moines' historic and grand Landmark Event Center the weekend of March 4th, 5th and 6th. Opening night will be Friday, March 4th, and this year, in addition to enjoying outstanding live jazz in a historic setting for a great cause, you'll be able to sample from 22 Northwest wines such as Five Star Cellars, Tempus Cellars and Vashon Winery, as well as groove on the dance floor to the sounds of Tor Dietrichson's Band Mambo Cadillac. Plus, opening night will be "Fifteen Token Friday," which means you'll receive five extra tasting tokens for the price of ten! We're proud to be a Sponsor of this event, and we encourage all our Readers to attend, as it's one heck of a great time, it's for an excellent local cause, there are many outstanding adult beverages to sample, along with great food, live music, and of course, the hippest and funnest local peeps around. Be sure to find our table too, as the entire Waterland Blog team will be there in person! You'll be able to taste wines from over 20 Washington State Wineries, such as: Barrister Winery - NEW Convergence Zone - NEW Coyote Canyon Winery Davenport Cellars - NEW Eaton Hill Five Star Cellars Fort Walla Walla Cellars Ginkgo Forest - NEW Kestrel Knipprath Kontos Cellars - NEW Masset Winery Otis Kenyon Page Cellars Pondera Tempus Cellars - NEW Two Vintners – NEW Vashon Winery Waving Tree White Heron - NEW Wilridge Winery - NEW Windy Point Food Vendors will include: Des Moines’ Salty’s at Redondo Mick Kelly's Irish Pub Forte Chocolates M&T Smoked Products Panera Bread Waters to go Redondo Fred Meyer Deli Featured Jazz Entertainers will include: Friday, March 4th: 6:00pm: Tor Dietrichson's Band Mambo Cadillac Saturday, March 5th: 12:00pm: Susan Pascal 2:30pm: Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra 5:00pm: Sonando Sunday, March 6th: 12:30pm: Uncle Ernie 3pm: Michael Powers FESTIVAL SPONSORS: Event Sponsors: Powell Custom Homes Landmark Event Center Warm 106.9 FM Waterland Blog Major Sponsors: Fred Meyer Kent Reporter Dr. Marvin J. Osterhout, DDS Seattle Tours Community Sponsors: Airport Touchless Car Wash Corky Cellars Des Moines Drugs David H. Gehrke, Attorney at Law Edward Jones, Doug Myers Highline College Foundation Judson Park Retirement Community The Print Place Seattle Southside Rotary Supporters: AA Party Rentals Breeders Theater Burke Law Offices Des Moines Orthodontics Snure Law Office, PSC Vitality Chiropractic Free parking and a free shuttle service will run from the Des Moines Marina to the Landmark Event Center all three days of the festival. Limited paid parking will be available on site for $10.00. Wine Festival Tickets are $25.00 ($30 at the door), which includes 10 tasting tokens (tastings range from 1 - 3 tokens). Additional tasting tokens available for $1.00. Buy yours online now by clicking here. Must be 21 or over to attend. The historic Landmark Event Center, which once housed a Masonic Retirement Home (and allegedly houses a ghost named "George"), is located at 23660 Marine View Drive South in Des Moines. Dates & Times: Friday, March 4th: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday, March 5th: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday, March 6th: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tickets for the Poverty Bay Wine Festival Can be also purchased at Corky Cellars (206) 824-9462 or Des Moines Drug (206) 878-2345 and through the Rotary Club of Des Moines. Please note that 100% of the proceeds of the sale of wine will go directly to charitable projects that the Rotary Club of Des Moines supports. Here's more about the Rotary from their website: The Rotary Club of Des Moines, Washington, founded in 1958, has a long and rich history serving the Des Moines and Highline Communities. A sample of the many service projects led by the Rotary Club of Des Moines include community literacy, parks improvement, support to the Des Moines Area Food bank and other service organizations, partnership with local schools, and sponsorship of community events, including the annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival. LOCATION:23660 Marine View Drive South, Des Moines, WA, United States, 98198 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/01/23/poverty-bay-wine-festival-opens-march-4th-with-fifteen-token-friday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110123T130000 DTEND:20110123T160000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110121T142045 LAST-MODIFIED:20110121T142045 UID:1381@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:This Week's Prudential NW Open House: Open & Cheery Shorewood Home DESCRIPTION:STB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest's Open House for this week is an "open and cheery" 2-bedroom house nestled at the end of a private drive in Shorewood. Custom built for comfort and convenience with easy care landscaping, this home is in a serene setting that can be enjoyed from the large covered porch with southern exposure. Once inside you will appreciate the thoughtful design; open and cheery w/skylights, vaulted ceilings and lots of windows. There is great flow between kitchen, formal dining and living rooms. Here are the details: WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 23rd from 1pm – 4pm. WHERE: 11664 23rd Ave SW, Burien, WA 98146. INFO: List Price: $265,000 Listing #: 169516 Beds: 2 Baths: 1.75 Year Built: 1998 Approximate House SqFt: 1,090 Lot Square Footage: 7,193 Interior Features: Bath Off Master Ceiling Fan(s) Dble Pane/Strm Windw Dining Room Security System Skylights Vaulted Ceilings Marketing Remarks: This house is nestled at the end of a private drive, custom built for comfort and convenience with easy care landscaping. Serene setting enjoyed from the large covered porch with southern exposure. Once inside you will appreciate the thoughtful design; open and cheery w/skylights, vaulted ceilings and lots of windows. There is great flow between kitchen, formal dining and living rooms. This house has a master suit with 3/4 bath, Mud room/laundry, attached garage w/ample storage! RV parking, too. Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest's Open Houses. LOCATION:11664 23rd Ave SW, Burien, WA, United States, 98166 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/01/21/this-weeks-prudential-nw-open-house-open-cheery-shorewood-home/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110121T150000 DTEND:20110121T163000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110120T192502 LAST-MODIFIED:20110120T192527 UID:1364@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:'Meet & Greet' For Econ. Development Director Candidates Friday At 3pm DESCRIPTION:The City of SeaTac will be holding a “Meet and Greet Social Event” for the top candidates of the Community & Economic Development Director’s position this Friday, Jan. 21st from 3pm to 4:30pm at City Hall. All City Councilmembers may be in attendance. City employees and general public are also invited to attend. The event will be held at SeaTac City Hall, Council Chambers RM 105, located at 4800 South 188th Street, SeaTac, WA 98188. LOCATION:4800 South 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/01/20/meet-greet-for-economic-development-director-candidates-friday-at-3pm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110114T010000 DTEND:20110114T130000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110112T224709 LAST-MODIFIED:20110115T111428 UID:1280@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Send The Seahawks Off To Chicago With A SeaTac Rally This Friday At 1pm DESCRIPTION:Local football fans are invited to gather and cheer the Seattle Seahawks on as they head out of town to face the Chicago Bears in the NFL Playoffs this Friday, Jan. 14th starting at 1pm. While the rally may not be as huge a moment in local sports lore as the now-legendary Marshawn Lynch 67-yard run in last week's game that resulted in a minor earthquake at Qwest Field, it should, at the very least, send tremors into the spirits of our suddenly hot local sports team. At 1pm, people are encouraged to gather at Valley Ridge Park (S. 188th) in SeaTac to enjoy free coffee, donuts, flags, rally towels, etc. provided by the team. Then, at 1:45pm, team buses will drive by on their way to the airport to head to Chicago, and fans are encouraged to send them off with a huge display of support. Maybe we'll cause another minor tremor? According to the Seahawks blog: The 12th MAN will be sending the Seahawks off in style with a multi-location rally on Friday afternoon. Seahawks fans are invited to help send off the team to Chicago from five points along the bus route to SeaTac Airport on Friday afternoon. Key locations will be overpasses in Renton, Tukwila and Sea-Tac. Fans will be given various Seahawks items (12th MAN Flags, rally cards, rally towels, etc.) to wave to the team buses and various passersby to show their 12th MAN spirit. The Sea Gals, Blitz and Blue Thunder will join the fans at the five locations. The team will depart Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton at 1:30 p.m., so organizers are asking fans to be at the following locations starting at 1 p.m. and before 1:30 to prepare for the caravan of buses. The five locations are: Pan Abode (near N. 44th St., Renton, WA, 98056) NE 30th St. (Overpass, NE 30th St., Renton, WA, 98056) Renton Ave. S. (Overpass, Renton Ave. S., Renton, WA, 98057) Lind Ave SW (Overpass, Lind Ave. SW., Renton, WA, 98057) Valley Ridge Park (4644 S. 188th St., SeaTac, WA, 98188) LOCATION:4644 S. 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/01/12/send-the-seahawks-off-to-chicago-with-a-seatac-rally-this-friday-at-1pm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110108 DTEND:20110109 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110106T195149 LAST-MODIFIED:20110109T112447 UID:1225@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Seahawks Fans Can Score Half-Price Parking At Sea-Tac Airport Saturday DESCRIPTION:The Port of Seattle announced Thursday (Jan. 6) that Seattle Seahawk fans can score a half price parking discount for Saturday's playoff game at Sea-Tac Airport, then take the Link Light Rail to the stadium stop in downtown Seattle The 50% parking discount is for parking at the Terminal Direct level of the airport parking garage will allow Seahawk fans to "Score a Touchdown With Terminal Direct" and take Link Light Rail downtown. This extends the promotion offered season long for Seahawk home games at Qwest Field. "Terminal Direct parking at Sea-Tac Airport offers the most convenient access to the airport terminal and quick connection to Link Light Rail," said the Port in a press release. "You'll park on the 4th floor of the airport garage, an easy walk to the pedestrian bridge leading to the SeaTac/Airport station." For Saturday's playoff game, customers parking in Terminal Direct will enjoy a $2 per hour rate, 50% off the regular rate. The discount period begins at 11 a.m., two and a half hours before game time, and you get the chance to see the Seahawks without the hassle of downtown parking.  Discounted parking is available for up to eight hours and will automatically be credited at the special rate when you exit the airport parking garage. A minimum stay of 3 hours is required and you must park in Terminal Direct. Catch Link Light Rail on the Terminal Direct parking level and travel to the Stadium or International District Stations, where you're an easy walk to Qwest Field.  The airport's Terminal Direct parking is a perfect way to make the connection to Link Light Rail and stay out of the traffic hassles on game days. Fans riding Link to the game can skip any post-game ticket lines by purchasing a round trip ticket ahead of time or by using an ORCA card from any ticket vending machine before boarding. The round trip fare from SeaTac/Airport station on Link Light Rail to the Stadium station is $5. LOCATION:17801 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA, United States, 98158 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/01/06/seahawks-fans-can-score-half-price-parking-at-sea-tac-airport-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110109T150000 DTEND:20110109T180000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110104T094932 LAST-MODIFIED:20110110T142823 UID:1211@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Get Ready To Drop Your Pants On The Link Light Rail This Sunday DESCRIPTION:The second annual "No Pants! Light Rail Ride" is coming this Sunday, Jan. 9th, from 3pm – 6pm, sponsored by Emerald City Improv, which encourages link light rail riders to 'drop trou' and ride like nothing's going on. This public prank is open to everyone, and to participate, you simply just show up, pay your fare, get on board and take your pants off while riding Sound Transit's Link Light Rail; just be sure to wear a non-revealing undergarment of some kind. Most pantsless pranksters are gathering just before 3pm at Westlake Center in downtown Seattle, but we encourage our Readers to buck that trend by boarding either at the SeaTac or Tukwila stations sometime between 3pm – 6pm, and riding the other direction. We think this will allow for more surprising reactions from unsuspecting travelers, and after all, humorous reactions is what this entire prank is about. We also encourage everyone to take photos and/or video (without being too obvious) and email them to us for posting after the event. This is affiliated with the "No Pants Subway Ride," which is a global event started by Improv Everywhere in New York in 2002. We sent our crew out in 2010, and here's a video we produced of the event (read our sister site B-Town Blog's coverage of last year's event here), starring the frequently-pantsless Bart Bryan along with numerous other whimsical locals: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOlCJHIC4KE[/youtube] Here are other videos from last year: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kNAzvOjTNM[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npMaUTQQ4HY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IkQ_TtKMys[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMzA-snmW6g[/youtube] Here are the event details: WHAT: Second annual No Pants! Link Light Rail Ride. WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 9th from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. WHERE: Most are meeting just before 3pm at Westlake Center in downtown Seattle, but that's not a requirement; in fact, we discourage our Readers from starting there, as you will have to wait to board the trains, plus, you'll be stuck with dozens, if not hundreds, of other "No Pants!" riders. If you board from the SeaTac or Tukwila stations, we think you'll most certainly garner a stronger reaction from unsuspecting riders. INFO: Created by Emerald City Improv, Luke Greenway. From their website: ** Invite your friends!! ** :) Emerald City is proud to announce that we will again be having a No Pants! Light Rail Ride, as part of Improv Everywhere's 10th annual No Pants Subway Ride. Cities around the globe participate. This year's event will take place on Sunday, January 9th. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION: Willing to take pants off on light rail Able to keep a straight face about it (or at least try really hard) Wear non-offensive underwear Pay your fare Bring a small bag or backpack to put your pants in during the event. WHERE TO MEET: MEET AT 4TH AVE AND PINE ST, across from Westlake Center, a little before 3pm. After the event: right now we are planning to meet at Fox Sports Grill again this year to talk about all of our stories over a beer. It was a great time last year. IMPORTANT NOTE: You may NOT wear any revealing or "skimpy" clothes. If deemed too revealing, we will ask that you put your pants back on. This includes thongs, jock straps, ass-less chaps, whitey-tighties that can be seen through etc. Please use common sense. Check out last years media page here. Last year's facebook event may be found here. Questions? Contact: Kelsey Wildstone Cell: 206-913-1140 Kelsey@EmeraldCityImprov.org Luke Greenway luke@emeraldcityimprov.org LOCATION:SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/01/04/get-ready-to-drop-your-pants-on-the-link-light-rail-this-sunday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110116T140000 DTEND:20110116T140000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20110102T202616 LAST-MODIFIED:20110102T202616 UID:1201@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Highline Historical Society Presents Free Program On Eleanor Roosevelt DESCRIPTION:The Highline Historical Society will present a free, living history performance of "Eleanor Roosevelt: No Ordinary Woman" on Sunday, January 16, at 2 PM. Professional actress and Chautauqua scholar Joan Wolfberg will take audience members on Eleanor's transformative journey from a shy, awkward childhood, to the White House, and later to the United Nations. Roosevelt emerged as one of the most influential civil rights advocates of the 20th century. Wolfberg’s presentation includes discussions of evolving attitudes toward the equality of women, civil rights, human rights, politics and freedom. This program is suitable for middle school students and up. It is made possible with the sponsorship of Humanities Washington and its Inquiring Mind program. The presentation takes place at SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S 188th Street, in SeaTac. Free admission and free parking. (Donations always welcome.) Visit www.highlinehistory.org for more information about the Highline Historical Society. LOCATION:4800 S 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2011/01/02/highline-historical-society-presents-free-program-on-eleanor-roosevelt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110101T100000 DTEND:20110101T100000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20101226T101422 LAST-MODIFIED:20101226T101422 UID:1160@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Wake Up Your New Year With A 'Polar Bear Plunge' At Angle Lake Saturday DESCRIPTION:The third annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge will take place on Saturday, Jan. 1st at 10am at Angle Lake Manor Club Beach right here in SeaTac According to organizers, Hot Coffee and Cocoa will be available for participants and spectators to enjoy before the plunge courtesy the Starbucks at Five Corners in Burien. Here are the event details: WHAT: Third annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge. WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 1st – Gather at 9:30 am, Plunge at 10:00 am Sharp WHERE: Angle Lake Manor Club Beach, located at 3417 So 194th INFO: Here's an announcement courtesy the Angle Lake Shore Club website: With Christmas now just a recent memory, you might still consider it to be a bit too early to start thinking about next year. However it may just take these extra days for you to muster the necessary “courage”(?) to participate in the next big community event - the Third Annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge hosted by our friends over at the Angle Lake Manor Club. Angle Lake Manor Club Beach 3417 So 194th Saturday, January 1st, 2011 Gather at 9:30 am – Plunge at 10:00 am Sharp Earlier this year nine brave (?) swimmers entered the frigid waters of Angle Lake with the goal of ushering in 2010 with a big splash (and we’re pretty sure that nine of them also made it out of the water, too!). Now with two years experience in the bag, the plan is to expand this event by welcoming all Lake Area Residents and their guests to join together for this family fun celebration. A small gift will be awarded to the first 25 participants that meet the Polar Cub Club requirement of swimming to the platform and back. Interested swim participants are encouraged to come in costume (i.e. Togas, Tutus, Tiaras and/or Crowns!) or in the least, gender appropriate swim attire is required! Hot Coffee and Cocoa will be available for participants and spectators to enjoy before the plunge. We gratefully acknowledge our friends at the Starbucks Coffee Company at Five Corners in Burien for generous donation! Hints and Safety Tips: Dress Up in costume over your swimsuit to add whimsy Come Early. Parking is limited. Carpool or come by boat. Anyone with heart problems should consult your health care provider before participating. If you don't participate, you’re still welcome to join us and watch. Do Not Drink. Alcohol does not warm you up. It accelerates hypothermia. Do Not Stay In The Water Longer Than 15 Minutes. Body heat is lost 25 times faster in the water than in air. Keep Your Outer Clothing On until swim time and remove any wet clothing before getting back into dry clothes. Have Fun! LOCATION:3417 So 194th, SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/12/26/wake-up-your-new-year-with-a-polar-bear-plunge-at-angle-lake-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101217T103000 DTEND:20101217T170000 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20101214T161652 LAST-MODIFIED:20101214T161722 UID:1075@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Senior Program's Holiday Luncheon Is Friday, Dec. 17th DESCRIPTION:SeaTac's Senior Program’s Holiday Luncheon is this Friday, Dec. 17th at the SeaTac Community Center Banquet Room, located at 13735 24th Avenue S. There is a suggested donation of $3.00 for the luncheon. Advanced reservations are required and can be made by calling 206.973.4690. The event features entertainment by the Hanky Panky Band starting at 10:30 AM. The annual raffle drawing featuring gorgeous handcrafted quilts will take place at 11:45 AM, followed by a ham luncheon. LOCATION:13735 24th Avenue S., SeaTac, WA, United States URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/12/14/senior-programs-holiday-luncheon-is-friday-dec-17th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110131 DTEND:20110212 DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20101214T161100 LAST-MODIFIED:20101214T161100 UID:1061@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Upcoming Art Exhibition For SeaTac High School Students DESCRIPTION:Early next year the city of SeaTac will be hosting an exhibition of artwork submitted by high school students who live in or attend high school with the city's boundaries. The exhibition will be open from January 31 until February 11, 2011 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM in the SeaTac City Hall, third floor lobby at 4800 S. 188th Street. Submission date for art pieces is Monday, January 24, 2011 from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM at SeaTac City Hall. More information and the application form is available here. LOCATION:4800 S. 188th Street, SeaTac, WA, United States, 98188 URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/12/14/upcoming-art-exhibition-for-seatac-high-school-students/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20101027T111003 LAST-MODIFIED:20101214T142744 UID:1005@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Advertiser Three Tree Montessori Holding Open House November 13 DESCRIPTION:Advertiser Three Tree Montessori School invites parents and kids to their Open House Saturday, November 13th from 10am – Noon. Three Tree Montessori School is located in Burien at 220 SW 160th, near Sylvester Middle School. Come view the beautiful classrooms, gardens and playgrounds, meet the teachers, and learn about Montessori programs for children ages one through twelve. Have you driven down SW 160th Street and wondered what was going on behind those whimsical columns? That warm ochre and brick colored building is the home of Three Tree Montessori School, a rich and vibrant community that supports the fundamentally unique education principals of Maria Montessori. Montessori is a time-tested, science based approach to education, designed to nurture the whole child. It can be tough to navigate school choices for your child. Why choose Montessori? Because Montessori emphasizes hands-on learning, children are able to achieve mastery more quickly and easily, and multi-sensory, self-guided learning is the optimal way to support brain development. So, what makes Three Tree Montessori School an authentic Montessori environment? TTMS is committed to the original ideas of the Montessori process through following the principals supported by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). AMI was founded by Dr. Montessori herself in 1929 and is dedicated to preserving the integrity of Maria Montessori’s method, teacher training, and curriculum. Each teacher at Three Tree Montessori School is accredited by AMI. AMI-trained teachers ensure that the school is focused on the individual child’s potential, giving the child hands-on experiences that nurture the love of learning. The Montessori Method emphasizes collaboration, self-expression, and self-motivation in a beautifully prepared learning environment that fosters respect, peace and joy. To give you an idea of what the Three Tree Montessori School is like, here’s a slideshow of photos: Almost every Thursday morning of the school year, Three Tree Montessori School welcomes interested parents and the community to schedule a time to observe in the classroom environment. We recently spent time viewing Three Tree’s students at work. It wasn’t like any classroom we knew of, being products of public school, but it was fascinating and worth explaining to our readers who are interested in public school alternatives. I was paired with an anxious mother from West Seattle who needed to watch her 1-1/2 year old son in his first week in class (he was doing much better than Mom!). Montessori divides classes by the age and needs of the individual child, not by school year timelines. The Toddler Program includes children aged 1 (and walking) to 3. There are two toddler classes with 12 students in each class guided by a Montessori-trained teacher and an assistant. Students may stay half day or full day. The Toddler environment is charming to see; with toddler- sized furniture, tools and instruments, made primarily of natural and beautiful materials. The room is conceived as an extension of the home and is designed to meet the needs of the child, fostering independence, motor coordination and language acquisition. This is where young children experience their first structured contact with other children. We observed tea parties, biscuit-baking and sweeping all performed with age-appropriate tools. Next we were off to the Primary Program for ages 3 to 6. We observed one of three primary classes. There is a teacher, an assistant, and a support staff. One of the basic tenets of Montessori theory is the multi-age classroom. Here students learn practical life, sensorial, cultural, math, language activities and of course, outdoor play. The materials, here too, are beautiful and hands-on. Kinesthetic learning is a basic building block in this world. There isn’t a desk in sight; instead there are chairs, bookshelves, and tables that are sized appropriately. Many of the children were using floor mats, studying math and geography working in groups or individually, with the older students mentoring the younger. We noted how quiet it was as they were engaged at their own pace. Finally we were welcomed into the Elementary classroom for ages 6-12. Yes, welcomed. Two girls (class greeters) welcomed us and offered tea. Students were working in small groups. Elementary children are noted for their questioning minds and their imaginations. The ability to reason is at its greatest capacity in the child of this age. The elementary classroom is designed to be the stepping-off point into the universe. The study of language includes writing, reading and oral expression. Math includes arithmetic, geometry and algebra (and we’re talking little kids learning this stuff!). Once again, all this learning is done on the floor or at tables. After our tours of the classrooms were complete, we toured the gardens. Outdoor education is as important as indoor education at Three Tree Montessori School. Each age group has a spacious garden area planted just outside the classroom. We see tidying, watering, and harvesting. Elementary Students tend to their own garden, but Friday mornings are set aside for Marra Farm, a non-profit urban community farm promoting sustainable agriculture and education that donates tons of fresh produce to local residents. Service to the community is clearly an important aspect of the curriculum. Over the years, the children of Elementary have raised money for a Montessori school in Kenya, organized food drives for Northwest Harvest, participated in gift drives for the non-profit organization Baby Boutique, and held a clothing drive for a local family who lost all their belongings in a fire. The Montessori tradition is to guide each child in constructing themselves as a full human being. Even the very youngest children here are subtly taught the importance of their contributions to themselves and society. Our visit opened our eyes to the many possibilities for education in our neighborhood. Go and check out Three Tree Montessori School at their Open House on November 13th. You may find yourself somewhat nostalgic for strict rows of desks and old-fashioned spelling B’s, but you will be truly delighted by what you do find. For more information about Three Tree Montessori School, please contact the school office at (206) 242-5100, or visit their website. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/10/27/advertiser-three-tree-montessori-holding-open-house-november-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20101019T113222 LAST-MODIFIED:20101214T142753 UID:1002@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Port Of Seattle Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast Is Oct. 30th DESCRIPTION: The 26th Annual Port of Seattle Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast will run from 8:15am – Noon on Saturday, Oct. 30th, with a Halloween theme and food suitable for an entire, hungry family. This fundraiser breakfast tradition will benefit the Northwest Burn Foundation’s burn prevention programs, as well as support a summer camp for young burn survivors. The Northwest Burn Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing burns and improving the quality of life for burn survivors. Come have breakfast and take a tour of the fire department. The I.A.F.F. Local #1257 Firefighters will fire up the grill early on Saturday to kick-off Halloween and serve one of the most mouthwatering breakfasts for the whole family. Not only will you feast on stacks of pancakes, but it comes complete with eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes and fresh fruit toppers, along with fresh juice and coffee. All this and some fun giveaways for the kids, and yes, Halloween Costumes are encouraged. Mark your calendar – You don’t want to miss the best “pancake breakfast in town”. WHAT: I.A.F.F. Local #1257 Firefighter's 26th Annual Pancake Breakfast. WHERE: Port of Seattle Fire Department - 2400 So. 170th, SeaTac. WHEN: Saturday, October 30th from 8am – Noon. DONATION: $5.00 Adults & $2.50 Children. INFO: For more info, call the NWBF at 206-789-6838. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/10/19/port-of-seattle-fire-dept-pancake-breakfast-is-oct-30th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100922T143144 LAST-MODIFIED:20101214T142759 UID:996@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:City Of SeaTac Hosting Meeting For Riverton Heights Site Sept. 29th DESCRIPTION: The City of SeaTac will host the third in a series of community meetings on Wednesday, Sept. 29th from 6pm to 8pm to discuss how the Riverton Heights site can best serve the community. According to a press release: Attendees will be invited to refine uses proposed at the prior community meetings and to develop agreement on which rise to the top. The meeting will take place at the SeaTac Community Center located at 13735 24th Avenue South. Those planning to attend should access the Community Center at the intersection of South 136th and 22nd Avenue South. “We are delighted by the community’s response to this public engagement process.” said Jeff Robinson, Interim Assistant City Manager. “Participation has been strong at both prior meetings, with more than 70 community members attending each.  The Community is making good progress toward developing a community-owned plan for the Riverton Heights site.” The 8-acre parcel is the former location of the Riverton Heights Elementary School between South 148th Street and South 150th Street, near the S. 154th Street Link Light Rail Station. In 2007 the City purchased the property for $1.95 million. The site is now cleared and soil tests indicate the land is in good condition for public use. The City will offer free childcare beginning at 5:45 p.m. and on-site translators will be available for Spanish and Somali speaking community members. Refreshments will be served. The City has been awarded a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the King Conservation District to fund initial planning for the site. Pomegranate Center, a non-profit community design and development organization, is working with the community to identify potential uses for the property. A portion of the land is reserved for a potential fire station. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/09/22/city-of-seatac-hosting-meeting-for-riverton-heights-site-sept-29th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100818T124255 LAST-MODIFIED:20101214T142859 UID:953@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Mark Your Calendar For The Highline Schools Foundation Oktoberfest Fundraiser On October 2nd DESCRIPTION:The Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence is hosting their annual Oktoberfest Dinner, Dance and Auction on October 2nd. Here are all the details: Join the fun on Saturday October 2 from 6:00 to 11:00 PM, at the Normandy Park Cove, for an authentic Bavarian festival. The Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence (HSFFE) is once again hosting an Oktoberfest Dinner, Dance and Auction to raise funds for the Arts and Middle & High School Athletics. HSFFE is partnering with the community to support the Brat Trot a family fun run and other fall celebrations around the Highline communities. Traditionally, Oktoberfest marks the end of the harvest and is the preparation for winter. It was believed that a festival at this time would provide an ideal "relief valve." The Foundation’s event is designed to be this “relief valve” and to build awareness about the work of the organization. This year the Oktoberfest chairs are Chuck and Lisa Tuman and they have planned a wild event! Elliott Bay Brewery will again supply the beer, Dan “the Sausage man” House (Tin Room) the brats and Fernwood at the Park the ever popular hot potato salad (among other goodies). They are also bringing back Foremost DJ to rock the night away with tunes from every era, including the Chicken Dance! HSFFE is excited to have Mike Bishoff (Brat Trot and Cove-2-Clover race director) as our Emcee and Chuck Tuman as the Auctioneer for the 2010 Oktoberfest. They hope to fill the Cove with 300 community members and educators - so sign up early. One more note. . . Chuck and Lisa are working hard to bring back that 6’3” Austrian Yodeler with the initials MH! This event is sure to be a festive and fun evening designed to bring community members together in support of our schools. HSFFE believes that strong schools build strong communities and a robust economy. The tickets for this over 21 event are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. You can purchase tickets at the Foundation website www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org or by calling 206.248.5196. Come early for happy hour from 6:00 to 7:00 they have discounts on beer and wine! HSFFE was founded in 2001 with a mission of “providing Community Resources to help the Highline Public School Succeed.” HSFFE is the only 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting all 17,400 students in all 35 of the Highline Public Schools. The Foundation serves as a single point of contact for members of the community, local and national business, service organizations and other foundations to connect their philanthropic efforts with a single school or the entire district. Highline Public School District is one of the most diverse in the state of Washington with over 60% of the students on the free or reduced lunch program and over 65% students of color. HSFFE works to foster an environment that helps all students reach their highest potential. The HSFFE Board President, Maya Mendoza-Exstrom stated, “We want all students have opportunities participate in activities and to have an enriched classroom experience.” To this end, HSFFE raises funds to support: classroom grants that enhance the educational experience; provide scholarships to needy students for summer arts academies and summer science camps; support middle and high school sports activities; a discretionary fund for homeless students (to keep them in school); an annual prom dress give away for approximately 100 economically disadvantaged high school students; and scholarships to graduating seniors going to universities, community and technical schools. For more information about the Highline Schools Foundation or to volunteer contact Holly Moore at 206.248.5196 or holly@highlineschoolsfoundation.org LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/08/18/mark-your-calendar-for-the-highline-schools-foundation-oktoberfest-fundraiser-on-october-2nd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100722T153741 LAST-MODIFIED:20100722T154028 UID:893@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Get Your Car Washed & Help Highline Blue Sox Go To Tournament DESCRIPTION: The Highline Blue Sox Colt Baseball team recently advanced to the West Zone Colt Baseball Tournament in California by winning all their games in the NW Regionals held in Kirkland recently. Their first game is scheduled for Saturday, July 31st, and they're holding a car wash this Sunday, July 25th to raise funds for their trip. They're asking our Readers to come get their cars washed and "help a local team travel to California!" Here are the details: WHAT: Fundraiser Car Wash by the Highline Blue Sox Baseball Team WHEN: This Sunday, July 25th, from 11am – 3pm WHERE: Airport 76 Station, located at 46th Ave South and South 188th Streets in SeaTac. INFO: From a flier: Enjoy The Benefits of the Best Car Wash in The Area and Help a Local Team Travel to California! Support the Highline Blue Sox Colt Baseball Team 2010 Northwest Regional Colt Baseball Champions Sunday, July 25, 2010 Airport 76 Station - 46th Ave So and So 188th St. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (Eco-friendly soap for the gentle care of your vehicle) The Highline Blue Sox Colt Baseball team has earned the honor to compete in the West Zone Colt Baseball Tournament in Santa Clara, CA. by winning all of the games in the Northwest Regional tournament held in Kirkland recently. Their first game is scheduled for Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 5:00pm at Washington Park in Santa Clara, CA Team members: Erik Anderson #10, Desmond Drew #8, Wyatt Dumar #32, Carlos Herrera #23, Kyle Howell #27 , Justin Lang #12, Andrew Lenaburg #21, Michael McLean #9, Miles McNair #0, Jake Morine #4, Jordan Morine #3, Luke Olson #13, Ryne Phelan #7 , and Danny Teja #5. Coaches: Darin Lang, Lupe Herrera and Reid McNair. Come and meet the players. Help give them a great send off! LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/07/22/get-your-car-washed-help-highline-blue-sox-go-to-tournament/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100722T095449 LAST-MODIFIED:20100722T095449 UID:886@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:FREE Ice Cream With Ciscoe Morris At Highline/SeaTac Gardens Aug. 15th DESCRIPTION: Highline/SeaTac Botanical Gardens will be hosting their annual "Ice Cream Social and Plant Sale" on Sunday, Aug. 15th, with special guest Ciscoe Morris and FREE ice cream to the first 300 guests. Here are the details: WHAT: Ice Cream Social & Plant Sale with Ciscoe Morris. WHEN: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 1:00pm to 4:00pm. WHERE: Highline/SeaTac Botanical Gardens, located at 13735 24th Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98168. INFO: From a flier (download PDF here): Join us in the garden on Sunday, August 15th for our 4th 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, 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 "Create a Hummingbird Haven in a Pot or Garden " The fun starts at 1:00 p.m., with Ciscoe taking center stage in the Celebration Rose Garden at around 2:30 p.m. Local nurseries & designers will plant 10 gorgeous pots. Register to vote for your favorite container & get a chance to take it home for free. Door prizes & free ice cream to the first 300 guests! More information: www.highlinegarden.org or 206-391-4003. Other featured events include: Silent Auction Bid on a variety of great items including two Aw Pots personally planted by Ciscoe, a room at SeaTac's Radisson Hotel, a sightseeing flight around Seattle with pilot Warren Hendrickson, an original oil painting by Kathy Wyckoff, garden art, garden tools, a complete bird-gardening kit, and more! "Humm-dingers!!!" Local nurseries and designers will again plant up 10 gorgeous pots donated by Aw Pottery. This year's theme is plants that attract hummingbirds. Just show up and register to vote for your favorite container and get a chance to take it home for FREE!!! HGBF members get two extra chances to win! Memberships will be on sale the day of the event. Participating designers and nurseries include Clinton Bamboo Growers, Design of the Times, Dogwood Design, Minter's Earlington Greenhouse and Nursery, Furney's, West Seattle Nursery, Herr Backyard Garden Center, and Branches Garden Center. Free Aw Pottery Pot to first 40 new members! Be one of the first forty people to join the Highline Botanical Garden Foundation during the event and receive a gorgeous, frost-proof Aw Pottery pot! (NOTE: IF YOU PLAN ON ENTERING THE CONTEST, BRING A VEHICLE LARGE ENOUGH TO TAKE HOME YOUR WINNINGS! THE PLANTED POTS ARE BETWEEN 24" AND 36" TALL AND MAY WEIGH AS MUCH AS 75 POUNDS!) Door Prizes Galore!!! Register to win two free passes to the 2010 NW Flower and Garden Show, a "Cascadia" compost bin from the City of SeaTac, and gift packages from Benson's Best Bites, Hey Paison, The Tin Room Bar and Grill, 909 Coffee and Wine, Vino Bello, Mick Kelly's Irish Pub, and Elliot Bay Brewpub. Free Ice Cream to the first 300 guests! Please join us in the garden for an afternoon of the very best in gardening "edu-tainment", ice cream, and of course, brussels sprouts! For directions to the garden, click here. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/07/22/free-ice-cream-with-ciscoe-morris-at-highlineseatac-gardens-aug-15th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100712T161345 LAST-MODIFIED:20100712T161345 UID:872@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Next "Part 150" Noise Study Session Is July 29th DESCRIPTION: The Port of Seattle announced Monday (July 12) that, due to requests received at the last workshop, they're holding a technical session on the "Part 150" airport noise study on Thursday, July 29th from 12:30pm – 1:30pm at Sea-Tac Airport. Here are the details: WHAT: Port of Seattle "Part 150" Technical Session. WHEN: Thursday, July 29th from 12:30pm – 1:30pm. WHERE: Sea-Tac Airport's Office Building's Beijing Conference Room on the mezzanine level. INFO: To download the session agenda, click here (PDF file). From a press release: In response to requests at the last Part 150 Noise Compatibility Public Workshop, a technical session regarding detailed noise modeling and input data topics will be held on July 29 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Sea-Tac Airport. Led by Vince Mestre, the Part 150's noise analyst task leader, the meeting will be held in the Airport Office Building's Beijing Conference Room on the mezzanine level. Participants at the session will have the opportunity to discuss the mathematics and detailed data used to measure as well as model aircraft noise levels in the vicinity of Sea-Tac Airport. Participants will also discuss sound propagation effects associated with different types of meteorology. The discussions will be informal and focus on questions raised by the participants. The comprehensive report from the June 9th public workshop is now available at Sea-Tac Airport's Part 150 Web site. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/07/12/next-part-150-noise-study-session-is-july-29th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100701T142904 LAST-MODIFIED:20100701T142904 UID:859@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:City Hosting Community Meetings On Riverton Heights Site DESCRIPTION: The City of SeaTac will host the first of three community meetings Wednesday, July 7th from 6pm – 8pm to discuss how the Riverton Heights site can best serve the community. The meeting will take place at the SeaTac Community Center located at 13735 24th Avenue South. “The City Council wants to develop a plan that engages the entire community for input and active participation,” said Jeff Robinson, Interim Assistant City Manager for the city. “To that end, we hope that a broad range of community members will attend the meeting to develop and realize the best use for this land.” The 8-acre parcel is the former location of the Riverton Heights Elementary School between South 148th Street and South 150th Street, near the 154th Street Link Light Rail Station. In 2007 the City purchased the property for $1.95 million. The site is now cleared and soil tests indicate the land is in good condition for public use. The city will offer free childcare beginning at 5:45 p.m. and onsite translators will be available for Spanish and Somali speaking community members. Light refreshments will be served. The City has been awarded a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the King Conservation District to fund initial planning for the site. Pomegranate Center, a non-profit community design and development organization, is working with the City to identify possible uses for the property. A portion of the land is reserved for a potential fire station. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/07/01/city-hosting-community-meetings-on-riverton-heights-site/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100510T125332 LAST-MODIFIED:20100510T125332 UID:818@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Highline Historical Society's Garden Tour Is June 12th DESCRIPTION: The Highline Historical Society's annual Highline Garden Tour fundraiser has been expanded to include five private gardens as well as the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, and will be held on Saturday, June 12th. Garden Tour participants will enjoy outstanding gardens, artist displays, musical performances, two separate plant sales, Master Gardener advice and coupon specials throughout the day. There also will be a screening of the Ken Slusher documentary about the piece-by-piece transfer of the lovely Seike Garden out of the path of SeaTac Airport expansion to its new home at the Botanical Gardens. Here are the details: WHAT: Highline Historical Society's fundraising Highline Garden Tour. WHEN: Saturday, June 12th, from 10am – 5pm. TICKETS: Advance tickets are $12.00 for parties of 4 or more, and $15.00 for individual tickets. Day of sale tickets will be $18.00. Tickets may be purchased at Burien Bark and Herr Backyard Garden Center or from the Society by telephone at 206-241-5786. INFO: To join the Highline Historical Society (we're members), click here. The Society thanks business sponsors John L. Scott Real Estate agent Susan Plecko, Burien Bark, Herr Backyard Garden Center, The Bean, and Sal’s Deli for their generous support of the Garden Tour. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/05/10/highline-historical-societys-garden-tour-is-june-12th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100426T150140 LAST-MODIFIED:20100426T150140 UID:810@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Seattle Southside Visitors Center Opens May 13th DESCRIPTION: Seattle Southside Visitor Services, the official tourism department for the cities of SeaTac, Tukwila, Kent and Des Moines, will be holding its Grand Opening event for a new visitor center in SeaTac on Thursday, May 13th from 4pm – 8pm. This event will feature ribbon cutting and welcome speeches by Mayor Jim Haggerton of Tukwila, Program Director of Seattle Southside Katherine Kertzman and other local public officials. If you wish to attend, you are encouraged to RSVP by Monday, May 10 by calling 206.575.2489. Seattle Southside’s New Visitor Center is located at 3100 South 176th Street in SeaTac. Here are the details: WHAT: Grand Opening Event for Seattle Southside Visitor Services’ new Visitor Center. Event to feature ribbon cutting and welcome speeches by Mayor Jim Haggerton of Tukwila, Program Director of Seattle Southside Katherine Kertzman and other local public officials. WHEN: Thursday, May 13, 2010, 4-8 p.m. WHERE: Seattle Southside’s New Visitor Center, located at 3100 South 176th Street, SeaTac, WA 98188 INFO:  On Thursday, May 13, Seattle Southside Visitor Services will host a Grand Opening Event for the new Visitor Center located in the City of SeaTac. The Grand Opening Event will coincide with National Tourism Week and will feature a ribbon cutting and welcome speeches by Mayor Jim Haggerton, Program Director of Seattle Southside Katherine Kertzman and local public officials. Guests will enjoy wine tasting, appetizers, music performances and prize giveaways that include an Apple iPad. In March 2010, Seattle Southside relocated the Visitor Center to its new location in the City of SeaTac. At this location, the Visitor Center will have greater visibility and access to airport travelers and hotel guests visiting the region.  It also offers flexibility for future growth and better transportation access for volunteers and interns from Highline Community College and South Seattle Community College, both of which have hospitality management and tourism programs. Seattle Southside’s Grand Opening Event will take place from 4-8 p.m. RSVP by Monday, May 10 by calling 206.575.2489. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/04/26/seattle-southside-visitors-center-opens-may-13th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100413T121703 LAST-MODIFIED:20100413T121805 UID:807@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:New Advertiser Matt Griffin YMCA Holding Healthy Kids Day Saturday DESCRIPTION: We'd like to welcome our latest Advertiser to The SeaTac Blog: Matt Griffin YMCA, which is inviting Kids and Families to participate in "YMCA Healthy Kids Day" this Saturday, April 17th. This will be a free Health Fair, open to the public with games, activities and health resources, along with a live performance by local TV/dance stars Massive Monkees! Here are the details: WHAT: Matt Griffin YMCA's Healthy Kids Day. WHEN: Saturday, April 17th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. WHERE: Matt Griffin YMCA, located at 3595 S. 188th St. in SeaTac, WA 98188 ACTIVITIES: Lots of fun, free activities, including: Massive Monkees from "America’s Best Dance Crew" TV Show Health Screenings Pacific Science Center Inflatable Obstacle Course Balloon Artist SeaTac Fire Truck Carnival Games Free Henna Tattoos WHY: Healthy Kids Day is more important than ever this year. The amount of time American children and teens spend watching TV, playing video games and surfing the Internet has increased dramatically – to nearly eight hours a day. Experts say that school-age kids need at least one hour of physical activity every day to be healthy – an amount which nearly two-thirds of our nation’s youth are not getting. INFO: Every spring, YMCAs around the country invite children and families to participate in Healthy Kids Day, a free event to promote health and wellness for kids and families. Come to the Matt Griffin YMCA this Saturday and participate in its first annual Healthy Kids Day event. VIDEO: Wondering why some folks think the Massive Monkees are cool and possibly worth showing up to see? Check out this video: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjFffevbgQg[/youtube] [Would you like to have a “Blogvertorial” story, Ad and/or Event Listing like this on a popular, fast-growing website seen by thousands of interested Local Readers every month? Email us for more info!] LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/04/13/new-advertiser-matt-griffin-ymca-holding-healthy-kids-day-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100330T143804 LAST-MODIFIED:20100330T143804 UID:799@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Special Recycling Event Coming To SeaTac April 10th DESCRIPTION: There will be a special Recycling Event on Saturday, April 10th from 9am to 3pm at the Tyee Educational Complex in SeaTac for King County residents. Residents will be allowed to recycle bigger items at this event, like appliances, scrap metal, batteries, refrigerators, freezers and much more. This event will be held at what was once Tyee High School, located at 4424 S. 188th Street in SeaTac. Here are the details: WHAT: Special Recycling Event for King County residents. WHEN: Saturday, April 10th from 9am – 3pm. WHERE: Tyee Educational Complex, located at 4424 S. 188th Street in SeaTac. INFO: People will be allowed to recycle the following items: APPLIANCES & SCRAP METALS: Washers, dryers, stoves, hot water tanks, empty bbqs, lawnmowers, microwaves, auto parts, cast iron, steel. Remove all fuels. No car bodies. No air conditioners/items with chemicals. BATTERIES: Car, truck and marine lead acid batteries. Household alkaline, rechargeable and button batteries. Please sort large quantities by type. ALL FLUORESCENT TUBES/BULBS: Limit 10 per vehicle. OIL, OIL FILTERS & ANTIFREEZE: Motor oil, oil filters, diesel fuel, kerosene, antifreeze, transmission & steering fluids. Do not mix fluids. No gas or brake fluid. REFRIGERATORS & FREEZERS: $20 fee for each - cash only. TIRES: Auto & motorcycle tires. Tires with rims allowed, Maximum tire diameter - 18". CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:Clothing (all types, sizes) & reusable household "as is" items. No furniture or items needing repair. If not accepted, you must take them back. Donations benefit NWC. Tax receipts available. NO COMMERCIAL LOADS ALLOWED. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/03/30/special-recycling-event-coming-to-seatac-april-10th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100323T081809 LAST-MODIFIED:20100323T081809 UID:790@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:SeaTac's Annual International Festival Coming To Angle Lake June 25-27 DESCRIPTION: The 2010 SeaTac International Festival is set for the weekend of June 25-27 at Angle Lake Park, with a wide range of activities including a parade, family fun run, skateboard competition, food vendors and much more. Sponsored by the City of SeaTac, the Rotary Club of SeaTac and the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, this annual, free festival is a fun summertime event that lets families enjoy a wide range of unique activities on the shores of beautiful Angle Lake and other locations in SeaTac. This year the “Under the Lights VI” Skateboard Competition will be on Friday, June 25 at Valley Ridge Park in SeaTac. Registration opens at 6:00 pm and the contest starts at 7:00 pm. The Annual Family Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 26, at 10:15 am, and follows the same route as the parade for approximately one mile. The Parade will follow shortly thereafter at 10:30 am, beginning at S 188th St. at the Tyee Educational Complex and traveling west on S 188th St., then turning southbound on 33rd Ave. S, ending at Angle Lake Park. At the vendor booths, visitors can satisfy their appetites with a variety of ethnic and festival type foods, and enjoy perusing the Arts & Craft vendors and informational displays. There will be a Kids’ Area on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday will feature a Radio Controlled Float Plane Demonstration event in the park from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and a Volks Walk from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. These are 5k and 10k walks that start and finish at Angle Lake Park. For information on the Volks Walk call 253.922.9147. The festival will take place on Friday, June 25, Saturday June 26, and Sunday, June 27, 2010. Friday hours are 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday hours are 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, and Sunday hours are 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Unless otherwise noted for specific events, the festival will take place at Angle Lake Park, 19408 International Boulevard, SeaTac. Parking available. The event is free and open to the public. For further information, including the entertainment schedule, contact the City of SeaTac at 206.973.4680 or online at www.ci.seatac.wa.us. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/03/23/seatacs-annual-international-festival-coming-to-angle-lake-june-25-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100322T133658 LAST-MODIFIED:20100322T133658 UID:788@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Need Health Insurance For Your Kids? Local Event Tuesday DESCRIPTION: It's "Cover the Uninsured Week" this week, with an appropriate local event coming to HealthPoint SeaTac this Tuesday, March 23rd from 5pm – 7:30pm for low-income families wondering if they're eligible. According to a press release from King County's Public Health website: Statewide there are approximately 70,000 children without health insurance. Many of these families are eligible, but parents do not know their children qualify for free or low-cost health coverage. For example, a family of four with a monthly household income of up to $5,513 may qualify. Apple Health for Kids works to enroll eligible children, and this week during Cover the Uninsured Week (March 22-28) local events will provide health insurance enrollment assistance. Apple Health events, with health resources for children and adults, include: Monday, March 22,1:00 – 7:30pm Children's Home Society 4388 Auburn Way North, Auburn Tuesday, March 23, 5:00 – 7:30 pm HealthPoint SeaTac 4040 S 188th St, SeaTac Thursday, March 25, 5:00 – 7:30 pm HealthPoint Federal Way 33431 13th Pl S, Federal Way Friday, March 26, 1:00 – 6:30 pm HealthPoint Auburn 126 Auburn Avenue, 4th floor, Auburn Saturday, March 27, 12:00-4:00 Celebrate Woodinville 2010 Carol Edwards Center 17401 133rd Avenue NE, Woodinville These King County events are a partnership among HealthPoint, Public Health - Seattle & King County, Children's Home Society and DSHS. For more information, call 253-874-7642. To find other events throughout Washington, visit www.CoverTheUninsured.org or call 1-877-543-7669. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/03/22/need-health-insurance-for-your-kids-local-event-tuesday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100310T142850 LAST-MODIFIED:20100310T142850 UID:785@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Clarion Hotel's Spaghetti Feed & Auction For Food Bank Is 3/17 DESCRIPTION: The Clarion Hotel in SeaTac will be holding a special St. Patrick's Day Spaghetti Feed & Auction fundraiser for the Des Moines Area Food Bank next Wednesday, March 17th from 5pm – 8pm at their location at 3000 South 176th Street in SeaTac. Cost is $10 in advance for adults ($13 at door); Students & Seniors $7; or $25 for a Family Pack. All proceeds go to the Des Moines Area Food Bank, so come on down, have some good spaghetti and help your hungry neighbors. Here are the details: WHAT: St. Patrick's Day Spaghetti Feed and Auction fundraiser for the Des Moines Area Food Bank. WHEN: Wednesday, March 17th, 5:00PM-8:00PM. WHERE: Clarion Hotel, located at 3000 S. 176th St. in SeaTac. COST: Adults $10 in advance, $13 at door; Students & Seniors $7; Family pack $25. INFO: Proceeds go to the Des Moines Area Food Bank. RSVP: Please call 206-676-3742 to RSVP, or click here for more information. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/03/10/clarion-hotels-spaghetti-feed-auction-for-food-bank-is-317/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100218T165017 LAST-MODIFIED:20100218T165017 UID:764@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Port Of Seattle Police Citizen's Academy Starts April 12th DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wondered about what it'd be like to be a cop? How about one that works at the airport, or on the waterfront, for the Port of Seattle? Well, the Port of Seattle Police Department is holding its own "Citizens Academy," which is a unique opportunity to learn up close and personal about the many challenges facing local law enforcement. This is a once-a-week, 10-week program that is open to the public at no cost. That's right – it's FREE. It will be held at Sea-Tac Airport on Mondays, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., beginning April 12th and continuing through June 28th. Police officers and civilian personnel who are experts in their fields will teach classes at the Citizens Academy. Each instructor has years of training and street experience, providing insights not ordinarily available to those outside the department. Subjects include patrol, community policing, recruitment and training, domestic violence, narcotics, dispatch, investigations, crimes scene analysis, SWAT, explosive detection and narcotics detection K-9, and the bomb squad. All classes are free of charge and open to the public. The class is limited to 25 participants, so get your application in early. Want to participate? You'll need: The ability to commit to attending a two-hour weekly class for ten weeks A background check Port employees who wish to participate must have their manager's permission. Ready to Apply? Download, print and fill out the application (PDF file) here, then return it to: FAX: (206) 787-5741 or Mail: Port of Seattle Police Attn: Citizens Academy PO Box 68727 Seattle, WA 98168 For more information, please contact Detective Dan Breed, at breed.d@portseattle.org, or Officer Kyle Yoshimura at yoshimura.k@portseattle.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/02/18/port-of-seattle-police-citizens-academy-starts-april-12th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100215T134021 LAST-MODIFIED:20100215T134021 UID:751@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Next Citizen's Police Academy Begins March 11th DESCRIPTION: Together with the King County Sheriff's Office, SeaTac and Burien Police are continuing their twice-yearly "Citizen's Police Academy" program with an orientation on Thursday, March 11th, and classes on Wednesday nights from 6pm-9pm. Here are the details: WHAT: Citizen's Police Academy Training WHEN: Starts Thursday, March 11th and continues through April 24th. Classes are held on Wednesday nights from 6pm to 9pm at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien. Classes will run for 13 weeks, plus a graduation ceremony including a certificate of completion and pictures with police staff. A light meal will be provided for students. There are presentations by many of the Sheriff’s Office Units and several opportunities for hands-on experiences, plus a field trip to the King County Communications Center. The training sessions are held twice a year in the spring and fall. The sessions require approximately 20 hours to complete. There is a minimal fee for tools supplied to students, enabling them to build their own emergency response kit. WHERE: Orientation meeting will be at the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Station, which is located at 15100 8th Ave SW in Burien; subsequent classes will be at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien. COST: FREE! INFO: From a press release: Graduates of the Citizen's Police Academy will have a better understanding of the law enforcement role in the criminal justice system and an appreciation for the many challenges facing law enforcement in today's complex society. They will also be better able to assist offices in improving their neighborhoods and communities. The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations or workplaces in basic preparation and response skills. CERT members are then integrated into the emergency response capability for their area. SeaTac and Burien Fire and Police Departments partner in offering this eight-week training held on weekday evenings, with a Practical Fianl Exercise held on a Saturday. Sessions require approximately 20 ours to complete. There is a minimal fee for tools supplied to students, enabling them to build their own emergency response kit. Training is designed to cover the following: Disaster Preparedness Fire Safety Disaster Medical Operations (Triage, Treating Life Threatening Injuries, and Assessment, Treatment and Hygiene.) Light Search and Rescue Team Organization Disaster Psychology Terrorism Graduates will also be eligible for the Ride-Along program, in which you can spend up to an entire shift riding with an officer. This course is an unforgettable experience and it’s completely free for anyone who lives or works in the cities of SeaTac or Burien! There are two sessions each year and they fill up fast, so register early with your local Community Service Officer. If you are interested in attending the next session and would like an application sent to you by mail, please contact CSO Mechee Burnett at mechee.burnett@kingcounty.gov or 206.973.4917 (you can also download a PDF application here). SEATAC: If you are from the SeaTac area, please contact: CSO Eloise Kruger: 206-973-4915 or ekruger@ci.seatac.wa.us BURIEN: If you are from the Burien area, please contact: CSO Nicki Maraulja: 206-296-3333 or nicki.maraulja@kingcounty.gov LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/02/15/next-citizens-police-academy-begins-march-11th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100211T220437 LAST-MODIFIED:20100211T220437 UID:748@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:"Part 150" Airport Noise Study Workshop Set for Feb. 24th DESCRIPTION: The first in a series of public workshops for Sea-Tac Airport’s "Part 150 Noise Study" is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 24th at Mount Rainier High School (22450 19th Ave. South in Des Moines) beginning at 5:15pm. So if you have something to say about airport noise, this would be the place to air your thoughts and hope that the Port of Seattle hears you. Doors open at 5pm, with the program beginning at 5:15pm. Here are the details: WHAT: Public workshop for Sea-Tac Airport's "Part 150 Noise Study" program WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 24th beginning at 5:15pm WHERE: Mt. Rainier High School, located at 22450 19th Ave South in Des Moines INFO: From a press release: The Part 150 Study will look at ways to reduce aircraft noise impacts on communities. Throughout the study, the public is invited to participate in the solution and recommendation process through active engagement in a series of topical workshops. The February 24th workshop will include a brief presentation followed by facilitator-led, small-group working sessions designed to gather the public’s input on refining the scope for the Part 150 Study. So, please review the meeting agenda and come prepared with ideas. Visit the dedicated Part 150 Study Website – the single location for all documentation connected to the study. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/02/11/part-150-airport-noise-study-workshop-set-for-feb-24th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100211T191817 LAST-MODIFIED:20100211T191817 UID:744@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Historical "Soldiers In Petticoats" Coming To City Hall Feb. 21st DESCRIPTION: The Highline Historical Society will be presenting "Soldiers in Petticoats: The Struggle of the Suffragettes" at the SeaTac City Hall on Sunday, Feb. 21st, beginning at 2pm. Local actress Tames Alan will return, dressed in full period costume and acting in character, to talk about the struggle of American women to gain the right to vote. 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: Sea-Tac City Hall, located at 4800 S 188th Street. 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. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/02/11/historical-soldiers-in-petticoats-coming-to-city-hall-feb-21st/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100130T143205 LAST-MODIFIED:20100130T143205 UID:723@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:STITA Taxi Drivers Will Rally Against Port Of Seattle Monday DESCRIPTION: Members of the Seattle-Tacoma International Taxi Association (STITA) will rally against the Port of Seattle Monday, Feb. 1st beginning at Noon, in an effort to heighten awareness of the Port's decision to change cab companies at Sea-Tac Airport after 20 years. According to a press release: STITA has no choice but to take its case to court to prevent the Port of Seattle from signing a contract with a competitor on Tuesday. In December, the Port of Seattle Commission awarded a new five-year contract to Yellow Cab. Now, more than 450 families face the loss of their businesses and livelihoods (while the contract is awarded to a big business monopoly, Yellow Cab). STITA is a non-profit co-op of 216 cabs owned by 283 people. STITA was formed 20 years ago to solve a problem – the failure of for-profit taxi companies to provide safe, reliable taxi cab service at the airport. Here's info on the rally: WHAT: Members of the Seattle-Tacoma International Taxi Association (STITA) will make an important announcement and take questions from reporters. WHEN: Noon, Monday, Feb. 1st. WHERE: South side of the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle, 3rd and Jefferson St. (the corner of the park) INFO: Attorney Michael Goldfarb will discuss the legal case against the Port, and cab drivers and their families will be available to discuss the devastating impact of the Port’s flawed decision. From STITA's website: STITA was formed 20 years ago by the Port of Seattle primarily to service in-bound passengers to SeaTac and residents of King County. STITA prides itself on providing excellent service. We have nearly 200 taxis in our owner-operated fleet. At STITA, diversity is embraced and our cab drivers are very proud of the fact that they work for an organization whose owners represent a broad range of cultural backgrounds including: Indian, East African, Pakistani, Somali, Filipino, Ethiopian, Iranian, and Bangladeshi. Many may not know that STITA is a not-for-profit association comprised of over 145 minority-owned businesses, meaning that STITA is governed by a Board of Directors and does not have a single owner or leasing agent. Because our cabs are owner operated, STITA takes customer service very seriously. At the Port of Seattle’s request, several years ago STITA stopped driving traditional gasoline powered vehicles and now has one of the most environmentally friendly taxi fleets in the world. We operate both hybrids (40 vehicles) and compressed natural gasoline taxis (120 vehicles). The use of CNG has resulted in a significant reduction of air pollutants. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/01/30/stita-taxi-drivers-will-rally-against-port-of-seattle-monday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100128T121633 LAST-MODIFIED:20100128T121710 UID:720@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Advertiser Three Tree Montessori Holding Open House This Saturday DESCRIPTION: SeaTac Blog Advertiser Three Tree Montessori invites parents and kids to their Open House this Saturday, Jan. 30th from 10am - Noon. Here's what they'd like you to know: Come see the beautiful classrooms, gardens and playgrounds, meet the teachers, and learn about Montessori programs for children ages one through twelve. All are welcome! Three Tree Montessori is located in Burien at 220 SW 160th, near Sylvester Middle School. More info at their website here. [Would you like to have a “Blogvertorial” story, Ad and/or Event Listing like this on a popular, fast-growing website seen by thousands of interested Local Readers every month? Email us for more info, or check out our Advertise page!] LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/01/28/advertiser-three-tree-montessori-holding-open-house-this-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20100112T131705 LAST-MODIFIED:20100112T131752 UID:689@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Matt Griffin YMCA Welcomes 2010 With Open House & Waived Joining Fees! DESCRIPTION: Our friends at our latest Advertiser – Matt Griffin YMCA (located right here in SeaTac) – are excited to announce that their upcoming Open House is coming this Saturday, Jan. 16th from 10am to 1pm, with lots of games, demos, tours and specials. If you haven't had a chance to see their brand new facility – this is your chance! There will be games, cooking and Zumba demonstrations, tours, and fun activities for the whole family. Have you made a commitment to yourself to get in shape in the new year? Join Matt Griffin YMCA before January 31st and save up to $125 in join fees! There is no better time to start taking better care of yourself! Here are the details: WHAT: Matt Griffin YMCA Open House WHEN: Saturday, January 16th from 10am - 1pm WHERE: Matt Griffin YMCA, 3595 South 188th in SeaTac INFO: Everyone is Welcome! More info on the Matt Griffin YMCA is available at their website. [Would you like to have a “Blogvertorial” story, event listing and/or Ad like this on a popular, fast-growing website with thousands of interested Local Readers every month? Email us for more info!] LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2010/01/12/matt-griffin-ymca-welcomes-2010-with-open-house-waived-joining-fees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20091125T122311 LAST-MODIFIED:20091125T122311 UID:655@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:City Of SeaTac Hosting Open House Dec. 7th DESCRIPTION: The City of SeaTac will be hosting an Open House from 5pm to 8pm on Monday, Dec. 7th to showcase new plans for downtown development. Here are the details: WHAT: Open house to see what the future holds for the city’s downtown, with city leaders including the City Manager and representatives from the Departments of Public Works and Planning. Consultants from KPG (engineers/architects), Heartland, LLC (analysis/project management/development), and Seth Harry & Associates (architect/urban design) WHEN: Monday, December 7, 2009, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Holiday Inn Conference Center, located at 17338 International Blvd., SeaTac, Wash. 98188 INFO: From a press release: Help shape the future of your community. This is your chance to review maps and renderings of the planned downtown and experience the vision for the future of the City of SeaTac. Talk to city leaders and development experts. Learn where the project is headed and share your thoughts. Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail Station will be opening December 19, 2009 at International Blvd. and S. 176th Street is located at the entrance to the envisioned SeaTac Downtown/City Center. Families are welcome. Refreshments will be available. Free parking will be provided. For additional information please contact the City of SeaTac at 206-973-4820. Incorporated in February 1990, the City of SeaTac is located approximately midway between the cities of Seattle and Tacoma. The City of SeaTac is 10 square miles in area and has a population of 25,230. The City of SeaTac is a vibrant community, economically strong, environmentally sensitive, and people-oriented. The City boundaries surround the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, (approximately 3 square miles in area) which is owned and operated by the Port of Seattle. For more information contact Jeff Robinson, Economic Development Manager, at (206) 973-4812. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/11/25/city-of-seatac-hosting-open-house-dec-7th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090724T124855 LAST-MODIFIED:20090724T124930 UID:578@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:New Cell Phone Waiting Lot Opens Mon., 7/27 DESCRIPTION: Sea-Tac Airport is re-opening a new, larger Cell Phone Waiting Lot at 9am on Monday, July 27th, just north of the old lot on Air Cargo Road This new lot includes nearly 100 spaces for vehicles, doubling the size of the old one. The Cell Phone Waiting Lot is a free service courtesy The Port of Seattle that allows drivers to wait up to 30 minutes until arriving passengers have deplaned, collected luggage and called to be picked up outside of Baggage Claim. Drivers must stay with their vehicles. The Port cautions however: "Please be aware there is no parking or waiting allowed on the airport roadway shoulders at any time." The previous lot was closed for six weeks in order to facilitate a new air cargo operation in the cargo terminal building next to the lot. The building now houses a number of air cargo airline operations that ship freight of all kinds, including exports of Washington state’s bumper cherry crop. The Port of Seattle estimates lease and cargo related earnings of $40,000 per week from that facility during the closure period, or over $240,000 in total. The new lot was not available to open until Monday. Driving Directions To the Cell Phone Lot: From the Southbound Airport Expressway: Take the Air Cargo Rd./Cell Phone Lot exit, turn right onto 170th, turn right onto Air Cargo Road and follow that road until you see the Cell Phone Waiting Lot on your left. From Southbound International Blvd: Turn right onto 170th, turn right onto Air Cargo Road and follow that road until you see the Cell Phone Waiting Lot on your left. From the Cell Phone Lot to Baggage Claim (Arrivals Drive): Take a right out of the Cell Phone Lot and make left on Air Cargo Road (sign reads to terminal). Follow signs to Arrivals. For more information on Sea-Tac Airport’s parking options, visit their website: http://www.portseattle.org/seatac/ground/ LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/07/24/new-cell-phone-waiting-lot-opens-mon-727/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090624T154211 LAST-MODIFIED:20090624T154211 UID:534@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Here's The Schedule For This Weekend's International Festival DESCRIPTION: The City of SeaTac will be hosting its FREE, annual International Festival beginning this Friday, June 26th through Sunday, June 28th at Angle Lake Park. The festival will include: A grand parade A family fun run Skateboard competition Model-hydroplane race Craft and food vendors Children's play area and more FRIDAY, JUNE 26th: "Under the Lights 5" 5th Annual Skateboarding Competition Valley Ridge Park, 4644 S. 188th St. 6:00 p.m.: Registration 7:00 p.m.: Contest Click here for more information! SATURDAY, JUNE 27th: 10:15 a.m. ~ Family Fun Run, approximately one mile and follows the same route as the parade. A medal will be given to all registered finishers. No registration fee. Register by calling the SeaTac Community Center at 206.973.4680 by Thursday, June 25th. Or register the day of event at Valley Ridge Park. For information call 206.973.4680. 10:30 a.m. ~ Grand Parade begins at Tyee High School and travels west on S. 188th St., then proceeds southbound on 33rd Ave. S. traveling through Angle Lake Park and finishing at the Alaska Airlines parking lot (download/view Parade Map PDF here). 12:00 p.m. ~ Teen Idols (Song & Dance routines) 1:00 p.m. ~ Kane Mathis (Traditional Mandinka Music) 2:00 p.m. ~ Jimmy Free - African Allstars (A fusion of world music) 3:00 p.m. ~ Tor Dietrichson - Mambo Cadillac (Salsa & Latin Jazz) 4:00 p.m. ~ Smilin’ Scandinavians (Polka music) 5:00 p.m. ~ Show Brazil (Brazilian Music & Dance) 6:00 p.m. ~ James Whetzel (Indian fusion music played on a sarod) 7:00 p.m. ~ Kris Orlowski Band (Jazz & Goth - This unusual combination delivers an edgy roots-rock mix) SUNDAY, JUNE 28th: 12:00 p.m. ~ Chris Patin Band (Jazz incorporated with R&B, Blues & Latin music) 1:00 p.m. ~ Vicci Martinez (Folk Rock, Blues & acoustic music) 2:00 p.m. ~ Kellee Bradley (She’s been compared to Karen Carpenter & Sheryl Crow, but she has a sound all her own) 3:00 p.m. ~ Rhys Thomas - Juggle Mania (Juggler) 4:00 p.m. ~ Cory Wilds (Blend of Rock, Blues & Jazz) A variety of ethnic and cultural bands from around the Pacific Northwest will also perform throughout the weekend. “With more than 83 languages spoken throughout the city, SeaTac is a growing, vibrant and diverse community,” said Todd Cutts, Assistant City Manager. “The International Festival is an annual tradition to really kick off the summer and celebrate that diversity together.” Festival Hours are as follows: Friday, June 26, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Craft and food vendors will be open throughout the festival. Please consider bringing a donation of canned or nonperishable food, diapers, toilet paper, soap or pet food to the SeaTac Domestic Violence Task Force tent to benefit Highline Area Food Bank. Admission to the festival is free. All events will take place at Angle Lake Park, located at 19408 International Boulevard in SeaTac. For more information and a full schedule of events, please call (206) 973-4680 or visit the website at www.ci.seatac.wa.us/park/seinternationalfestival.htm. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/06/24/heres-the-schedule-for-this-weekends-international-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090618T155903 LAST-MODIFIED:20090618T155903 UID:512@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Public Demonstration Of Emergency Communications Is June 27th & 28th DESCRIPTION: Highline-area "Hams" will join with thousands of Amateur Radio operators who will be showing off their emergency capabilities over the weekend of June 27th and 28th. Over the past year, the news has been full of reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications during unexpected emergencies in towns across America, including the California wildfires, winter storms, tornadoes and other events worldwide. During Hurricane Katrina, Amateur Radio – often called “Ham Radio” - was often the ONLY way people could communicate, and hundreds of volunteer “hams” traveled south to save lives and property. When trouble is brewing, Amateur Radio’s people are often the first to provide rescuers with critical information and communications. On the weekend of June 27 - 28, the public will have a chance to meet and talk with the Highline area’s ham radio operators and see for themselves what the Amateur Radio Service is about. Showing the newest digital and satellite capabilities, voice communications and even historical Morse code, hams from across the USA will be holding public demonstrations of emergency communications abilities. This annual event, called "Field Day" is the climax of the week long "Amateur Radio Week" sponsored by the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio. Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and backyards around the country. Their slogan, "When All Else Fails, Ham Radio Works” is more than just words to the hams as they prove they can send messages in many forms without the use of phone systems, internet or any other infrastructure that can be compromised in a crisis. More than 30,000 amateur radio operators across the country participated in last year's event. "We hope that people will come and see for themselves, this is not your grandfather's radio anymore," said Allen Pitts, W1AGP, of the ARRL. "The communications that ham radio people can quickly create have saved many lives when other systems failed or were overloaded. And besides that – it’s fun!” In the Highline area, the Highline Amateur Radio Club will be demonstrating Amateur Radio at Marvista Park, 4th Avenue SW and SW 200th Street in Normandy Park on June 27th and 28th. They invite the public to come and see ham radio’s capabilities and learn how to get their own FCC radio license before the next disaster strikes. The Highline area includes Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, and Tukwila as well as the North Highline unincorporated area. There are over 650,000 Amateur Radio licensees in the US, and more than 2.5 million around the world. Through the ARRL’s Amateur Radio Emergency Services program, ham volunteers provide emergency communications for thousands of state and local emergency response agencies, all for free. The public is most cordially invited to come, meet and talk with the hams. See what modern Amateur Radio can do. They can even help you get on the air! To learn more about the Highline Amateur Radio Club, go to http://highlinearc.cfsites.org. To learn more about Amateur Radio, go to www.emergency-radio.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/06/18/public-demonstration-of-emergency-communications-is-june-27th-28th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090530T072711 LAST-MODIFIED:20090530T072711 UID:494@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Highline Historical Society Garden Tour Is 6/13 DESCRIPTION: The Highline Historical Society will be holding a Garden Tour on Saturday, June 13th from 10am to 5pm, where people can visit gardens in SeaTac, Normandy Park and Burien. Here are the details: WHAT: Highline Historical Society Garden Tour WHEN: Saturday, June 13th from 10am to 5pm WHERE: Various gardens in the area, including Seike Garden COST: $12 per person for groups of four or more; $15 advance purchase, $18 day of tour. Please mail check with name, address, phone, email and # of tickets requested to: PO Box 317 Seahurst, WA 98062 Or charge via VISA or MasterCard by calling 206-241-5786. INFO: The Highline Historical Society presents a visit to our neighborhoods for a day of gardening inspiration. Highline Historical Society invites you to visit our neighborhoods for a day of gardening inspiration. Visit lovely gardens in Normandy Park, SeaTac and Burien, where you will be treated to music and artists-in-action. Visiit the Seike Garden at Highline/SeaTac Botanical Garden, talk with a Master Gardener, attend Marianne Binetti’s program and learn about creating your own show garden. Music program of "artists in action" by Marianne Binetti. Special sponsor drawings for gardening gifts. “The most noteworthy thing about gardeners is that they are always optimistic, always enterprising, and never satisfied.” - Vita Sackville-West, 1892 - 1962 . LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/05/30/highline-historical-society-garden-tour-is-613/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090518T152414 LAST-MODIFIED:20090518T152414 UID:466@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Port Of Seattle Hearing On 509 Extension Is 6/2 DESCRIPTION: On Monday (May 18th) the Port of Seattle announced that it will be holding a public meeting to consider a proposed land exchange with the Washington State Department of Transportation during the regular meeting of the Port of Seattle Commission on Tuesday, June 2nd to discuss the possibility of extending SR-509 to connect with I-5. The meeting will take place at 1pm in the Port Commission Chambers, located on the waterfront at 2711 Alaskan Way in downtown Seattle. The proposed deal will reduce the cost of completing improvements to the Northern Airport Expressway, allow the FAA to maintain the north approach lights for the Third Runway, and reduce the cost of future projects. The land exchange would include nine properties currently owned by the Port transferred to WSDOT and three properties currently owned by WSDOT transferred to the Port along with rent credit toward three airspace leases needed by the Port for current and future Aviation projects. In October 2007, the Commission authorized the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with WSDOT to negotiate the transfer of properties needed by WSDOT for the SR-509 extension in exchange for the properties and airspace leases needed by the Port for current and future aviation projects. The proposed Property Exchange Agreement and Airspace leases will facilitate the accomplishment of that memo's intent. The nine Port-owned properties that are proposed to be declared surplused and transferred to WSDOT are located in the City of SeaTac and include: A 0.64 acre detention pond site lying at the intersection of South 170th Street and 8th Avenue South A 0.02 acre remnant off South 188th Street A 0.24 acre parcel at 1205 South 196th Street Four noncontiguous parcels (0.68, 18.76, 3.24, and 1.13 acres respectively) in the area bounded by South 196th Street, 14th Avenue South and South 200th Street in vicinity of Tyee Golf Course Two noncontiguous parcels (0.08 and 0.45 acres respectively) in the area bounded by 24th Avenue South, South 202nd Street and South 204th Street LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/05/18/port-of-seattle-hearing-on-509-extension-is-62/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090427T210048 LAST-MODIFIED:20090427T210048 UID:434@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden Sale Is Sat. 5/2 DESCRIPTION: Spring has sprung, plants are blooming and that can mean only two things: Spiky, irritating pollens are attaching themselves to suffering humans everywhere Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens will be holding their annual plant sale this Saturday, May 2nd, from 10am to 3pm. Here are the details on #2: WHAT: Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens Plant Sale WHEN: Saturday, May 2nd from 10am to 3pm WHERE: Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens, located at 13735 24th Ave South in Burien (map below) INFO: The Puget Sound Daylily Club, King County Iris Society, Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden Foundation, Heritage Roses Northwest, and the Seattle Rose Society will be hosting a plant sale at the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 from 10 am—3 pm. Joining us for the first time this year will be the Puget Sound Fuchsia Club. Last year shoppers enjoyed bargains on a wide variety of plants, from rare collectibles to old garden standards. Cuttings and divisions will be available of plants from the original Elda Behm Paradise Garden, and experts from each group will be on hand to answer your garden related questions. No trigonometry questions, please. Shop early for best selection, as quantities are limited. Proceeds from this sale will be used to improve the existing display gardens and install new gardens at HSBG. For directions to the garden, click here. For the latest pollen count for the area, click here. View Larger Map LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/04/27/highline-seatac-botanical-garden-sale-is-sat-52/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090421T080915 LAST-MODIFIED:20090421T080959 UID:429@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Earth Day Fair At Sea-Tac Airport Wed. 4/22 DESCRIPTION: Sea-Tac Airport seems to really be getting their green on lately, utilizing a wildlife biologist for bird control, and even winning a "Proggy" Award from PETA, and now they're celebrating Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22nd from 10am to 2pm. Here are the details: WHAT: Earth Day Environmental Fair & Sustainable Art Exhibit Opening; Everything from Green Products to Recycled Clothing and Green Architecture WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. WHERE: Sea-Tac Airport Arrivals Hall INFO: Are you looking for ways to ‘go green,’ reduce your environmental footprint or look at what the future may hold in sustaining our planet? You can get it all in one place at the Port of Seattle Earth Day Environmental Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sea-Tac Airport in the Gina Marie Lindsey Arrivals Hall. As the grand finale of the Port's Earth & Sustainability Month, there will be an array of booths with information about what others are doing and things you can do to help the planet. Learn about Port programs to save energy and water; reduce solid waste; and manage wildlife, storm water and air emissions. Speak with vendors about green products and services, recycling, green transportation, and get information about sustainability initiatives of various agencies and organizations. Highlights and topics include: A New Art Installation on the latest and future concepts of green architecture called “Innovative Design: Seattle Architects.” Nine of Seattle’s top architectural firms will be on hand with models and designs of their cutting edge projects. A reception with architects will be held at 11 a.m. Local green caterers are providing food and beverages for the reception. Green products, such as recycled content paper, reusable pens, recyclable notebooks. Puget Sound Skills Center, showing students demonstrating clothing made out of recycled materials. How to re-use building materials for your home. Samples of fresh organic food and learn how to purchase at lower costs. Learn to compost at home with Seadrunar. Sound Transit displays the future of light rail. See how the Port is recycling and encouraging others to recycle. The Washington State Recycling Association will talk about the future of recycling. Cascade Bicycle Alliance highlights bike commuting. Learn about Sea-Tac Airport’s wildlife program. Port of Seattle Information Technology on telecommuting and how to hold green meetings. City of SeaTac will share information about their sustainability and recycling programs. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/04/21/earth-day-fair-at-sea-tac-airport-wed-422/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090415T080850 LAST-MODIFIED:20090415T082252 UID:408@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Third Runway Litigators Will Meet April 19th DESCRIPTION: Residents in the path of Sea-Tac Airport’s third runway, negatively affected by increased noise and toxic fumes, are meeting with attorneys on Sunday, April 19th to prepare a lawsuit against the Port of Seattle. The meeting will be held at 2:30pm, Sunday at the SeaTac Community Center, located at 13735 24th Ave. South in SeaTac. Area homeowners are invited. Trial attorneys Michael Pfau and Darrell Cochran, known for a string of successful, high-profile verdicts and settlements, are partnering with Seattle personal-injury attorney Will Dixon. Sunday’s meeting is a discussion of homeowners’ rights, and potential remedies available under the law. Concerned residents living near the third runway’s flight path first contacted and met with attorneys on Jan. 10th. Sea-Tac Airport’s third runway went into use Nov. 20th, 2008. Originally, Port of Seattle officials stated in planning documents, such as the environmental impact statement, that the new $1 billion runway was needed to reduce delays during poor weather. But in recent public statements, port officials have said the third runway was always intended to be used at high-traffic times and 365 days a year. Local homeowners believe the situation will only worsen as departing planes – not just incoming flights – use the new runway. Also, the port plans to shift more traffic to the third runway as it rebuilds the eastern runway. There are at least two potential lawsuits that are likely to be filed by homeowners. The first, a class-action lawsuit, would focus on the legal principle of inverse condemnation. Basically, plaintiffs believe the fair-market value of their property has been diminished by government “takings” or damages – in this case, by the dramatic increase of planes flying the area for third runway take-offs and landings. Plaintiffs would seek to recover just compensation for damages based on measurably diminished property values. The second case would be a nuisance or damages lawsuit representing individuals seeking compensation for personal injuries. Local homeowners say throughout the day, big commercial jets are flying over their homes, coating their lawns with jet fuel particles and leaving a wake of toxic fumes. Michael Pfau and Darrell Cochran are partners at the law firm of Pfau, Cochran, Vertetis, Kosnoff. Pfau and Cochran have years experience in personal injury and class-action lawsuits. In February, Pfau and Cochran secured a $14.2 million settlement from the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle and a New York-based Catholic order on behalf of two dozen men, who were sexually abused at a Kent orphanage, the Briscoe Memorial School, during the 1950s and 1960s. In 2007, Cochran secured a $13.5 million settlement on behalf of thousands of Washington state students affected by the abrupt closing of the now-defunct Business Computer Training Institute (BCTI). Earlier this year, Cochran and Pfau left their longtime law office of Gordon Thomas Honeywell to open their own firm, with offices in Seattle and Tacoma. Will Dixon is a seasoned lawyer with more than a decade of legal experience representing clients in numerous multi-million dollar cases in Washington state and federal courts. Dixon focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, and commercial litigation. Dixon also worked in Gordon Thomas Honeywell’s trial group with Pfau and Cochran before opening his open firm. (Dixon Law Firm, http://www.dixon-law.com) The meeting will be held in the Banquet Room of the SeaTac Community Center, which is located at 13735 24th Ave South: View Larger Map LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/04/15/third-runway-litigators-will-meet-april-19th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090413T123344 LAST-MODIFIED:20090413T123344 UID:396@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Foundation For Excellence Announces Nominees DESCRIPTION: And the nominees are.. Nancy Paré, Executive Director of Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence has announced the nominees for the 2009 Highline Gold Star Awards. Over 40 educators, volunteers and classified personnel were nominated by fellow educators, parents, citizens and students in the following classifications: Outstanding Administrator/Principal Outstanding Teacher Outstanding Volunteer Outstanding Classified Employee If you want to see if you, a friend, a neighbor, a relative or your favorite principal/teacher were nominated, just click here. The winners will be selected by a volunteer committee that has been selected to review the Gold Star nominations and make recommendations as to who will be the winners in each category. The committee consists of a Highline School District representative, a Foundation Board representative, a Retired Teachers Association representative, and a PTSA representative. The committee is staffed by the Foundation Executive Director. The committee will be reviewing the submitted nominations materials and meeting early next week for decision making. Stay tuned to the SeaTac Blog as we will be announcing the winners next week. The winners will be honored at the Gold Star Benefit Luncheon at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Tukwila, coming up on May 29th. The Master of Ceremonies will be local funnyman John Keister, former Host of KING TV's "Almost Live!", local celebrity bald guy and former co-worker of the publisher of this here blog. For more information on how you can attend this luncheon, please contact the foundation at 206-248-5196. The Highline Schools Foundation Gold Star Benefit luncheon is sponsored by Boeing, BECU and Rogers and Norman. Highline Schools Foundation mission is to "provide community resources to help Highline Public Schools Succeed. By enriching the classroom and school experience, we can engage students to reach a higher level." Since 2001 the foundation has distributed over $250,000 to the 32 schools in the Highline District. Donors include corporate, foundations and private citizens. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/04/13/foundation-for-excellence-announces-nominees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090410T211139 LAST-MODIFIED:20090410T211202 UID:373@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Horse Around With "Hats On For Highline" May 2nd DESCRIPTION: The Highline Medical Foundation has a simple question for you, and they're not horsing around: Q: What could possibly be more fun than watching the Kentucky Derby live simulcast at a VIP trackside tent at Emerald Downs, with a sumptuous buffet lunch and silent auction? A: Well, helping a good cause at the same time! Highline Medical Foundation is sponsoring Hats on for Highline to raise money for cancer care and other patient care programs on Saturday, May 2nd, beginning at 11:30am at Emerald Downs in Auburn. This will be an afternoon of fun and fashion, complete with regional delicacies, Mint Juleps and the traditional festive Derby Day hats. Details include: It's on Saturday, May 2nd Gates open at 11:30am Buffet will be served beginning at 12:30pm. A silent auction of hats and other items includes glamorous hats for women, upscale straw Panama hats for men, and even a Harley-Davidson motorcycle helmet! At 3:04pm post time, the bugle will call Churchill Downs jockeys to their mounts for the famous "Run for the Roses" Kentucky Derby. Attendees are welcome to stay at Emerald Downs until 7:00 p.m. to watch the full complement of live races at the track that day. There even will be a handicapper to explain the ABCs of horseracing for any novices. Tickets are $45 each, and include admission to Emerald Downs, seating in the VIP trackside tent, parking, program, racing form and tip sheet. Reservations, due by April 25th, can be made by calling 206.901.8500, or emailing events@highlinemedical.org View Larger Map LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/04/10/horse-around-with-hats-on-for-highline-52/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090402T161018 LAST-MODIFIED:20090402T161018 UID:328@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Make A New Best Friend At "April Drools Day" DESCRIPTION: You survived April Fool's Day, but will you make it through "April Drool's Day" without taking home a new best friend? This Sunday, April 5th, from Noon-3pm will be a special event where you can meet adoptable dogs and puppies from nine shelters and rescues. Over 100 dogs available, including small dogs. Fall in love with your new best friend. All dogs and puppies are spayed/neutered, temperament tested and up to date on shots. Trainers, staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you find the right match for your family. Many of these dogs are from rural shelters and really need a chance at a home. "April Drools" will take place at Paws-Abilities dog training center, which is located at 1007 Industry Drive in Tukwila (map below). More information at www.pawsitivealliance.org. View Larger Map LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/04/02/make-a-new-best-friend-at-april-drools-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090330T220549 LAST-MODIFIED:20110327T140104 UID:318@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Adam Smith's Town Hall Meeting Is April 7th (2009) DESCRIPTION:[EDITOR'S NOTE: This posting is from 2009:] Congressman Adam Smith invites all residents of the 9th District to attend a town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 7th from 7pm to 8:30pm at SeaTac City Hall Chambers, 4800 S 188th Street (map below). The purpose of the town hall meeting is for Smith to meet with constituents to listen to concerns, answer questions, and discuss issues facing Congress. Space is limited so please RSVP if you are able to attend by calling (253) 896-3775 or 1-888-SMITH09. View Larger Map LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/03/30/adam-smiths-town-hall-meeting-is-april-7th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090322T201400 LAST-MODIFIED:20090322T201400 UID:293@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Is March 27-29 DESCRIPTION: King County's "Wastemobile" will be making a major pickup stop in the area this coming weekend of March 27th through 29th, and here are the details: WHAT: Spring Hazardous Waste Recycling Event WHEN: March 27-29 from 10am - 5pm WHERE: Des Moines Marina, 22307 Dock Street in Des Moines (map below) INFO: The Wastemobile is a free service to residents of King County. It travels to many communities to provide household hazardous waste disposal services for King County residents. Bring your household hazardous waste to the Wastemobile collection event in your area. What happens to your hazardous waste: Corrosive Liquids: Such as drain cleaner, pool chemicals, etc. are neutralized at a treatment facility. Latex paint: Uncontaminated latex paint can be blended and tinted for reuse, then sold as new product. Latex paint that isn't recyclable into new paint may be used as an additive in the manufacture of certain cement compounds. Lead acid batteries: Recycled at smelters in the US, reclaiming the lead. Mercury: Processed through retort and prepared for use in commercial applications. Oil-base paints, solvents and thinners: Blended into a fuel mixture for use at facilities such as cement kilns. Pesticides and poisons: Kept in their original containers or sealed in a bag if the container is rusty or leaking. Each container is nestled one-by-one into layers of absorbent granules inside steel drums. These wastes are incinerated or placed in a hazardous waste landfill. Used Motor Oil: Accepted at the Wastemobile or by private sector businesses is re-refined into new lubricating products or reused as fuel for ships and cement kilns. WHAT TO BRING: Aerosols (if not empty), for others see below Automotive batteries Automotive products (oil, gasoline, antifreeze, brake fluid, etc.) Batteries (except alkaline) Fluorescent light bulbs Gasoline Glues and adhesives Household Cleaners (Ammonia, bleach) Hobby chemicals Oil-based paints Indoor & outdoor pesticides Products that contain mercury (Fluorescent lamps, thermometers, thermostats) Pool and Spa Supplies Propane tanks (5 gallon max) Road flares Thinners and solvents WHAT NOT TO BRING: 55 gallon drums of household hazardous waste Call the Household Hazards Phone Line for a Waste Clearance: 206-296-4692 Aerosols (empty): Aerosols include paints, pesticides, solvent cleaners, and oven cleaners. Low toxicity products that are typically used for beauty and hygiene uses (hair sprays, shaving creams, deoderant, etc.), and empty aerosol cans may be disposed of in the garbage. Alkaline batteries: Information on household batteries Biological wastes: Call the Household Hazards Phone Line at 206-296-4692 Bullets, munitions, gunpowder, fireworks, etc.: Call your local non-emergency police number (DM: 206-878-3301 • NP: 206-248-7600 • Burien: 206-296-3333) Computers: Visit the Take it Back Network website Empty containers of any type: Treat as garbage, but see our information on gas cylinders Explosives: Call the Bomb Squad, 911 Latex Paint (including latex paint stains): Dry it out and put it in the garbage with the lid off. Use one (1) part kitty litter to one (1) part latex paint or mix with a commercial paint hardener according to directions. Drying out latex paints and latex paint stains may vary depending on the product and time of year. Medical wastes (including sharps): See the Public Health information website Medications: Leave in the original container and place the container in a closed heavy duty ziplock bag. Place this bag in another plastic bag (so not conspicuous) and place it in the garbage can. Oil-contaminated soil: Call the Household Hazards Phone Line at 206-296-4692 Paint brushes and empty paint cans: Treat as garbage (see above). Smoke detectors, radioactive wastes: Call the Household Hazards phone line at 206-296-4692 Televisions: See the Public Health information website Tires: See the Public Health information website Questions? Call the Household Hazards Phone Line at 206-296-4692. For everyone's safety, please remember these tips: Don't mix products. Keep products in original containers. Label products not in original containers. Secure products so they won't tip over or leak. Secure the entire load in your vehicle or trailer. Vehicles arriving with unsecured loads at public or private transfer stations in King County can be charged an unsecured load fee. (King County Solid Waste Division) Store products away from the passenger compartment of your vehicle and keep them separate from items you wish to retain. Stay in your vehicle during unloading at the Wastemobile. Site limits: For the Seattle facilities and the King County Wastemobile, there is a 30-gallon gasoline limit, and pre-approval is required for large quantities (over 50 gallons), containers over 5 gallons in size, and any unusual wastes. Contact the Household Hazards Line at (206) 296-4692, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., except holidays, for disposal options and procedures. DIRECTIONS: Des Moines Marina is located at (see map below): 22307 Dock Street Des Moines, WA 98198 From I-5 take the Kent-Des Moines Road exit, follow Hwy signs to Des Moines, west on South 227th Street down to the Marina. Site is located in the north parking lot. If you have a Thomas Guide map, look on Page 684 J-6. More information at the Wastemobile website. View Larger Map LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/03/22/hazardous-waste-recycling-event-is-march-27-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090313T182127 LAST-MODIFIED:20090313T182127 UID:279@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Citizen's Police Academy Starts Wed. March 25th DESCRIPTION: Together with the King County Sheriff's Office, Burien and SeaTac Police have designed a twice-yearly program to increase the understanding between citizens and their police departments through education - the Citizen's Police Academy, the next session of which begins Wednesday, March 25th. Here are the details: WHAT: Citizen's Police Academy WHEN: Starts Wed., March 25th (and goes 13 weeks from 6-9pm Wed. nights) WHERE: Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center, located at 19010 1st Avenue South in Burien (see map below) COST: FREE! INFO: Graduates of the Citizen's Police Academy will have a better understanding of the law enforcement role in the criminal justice system and an appreciation for the many challanges facing law enforcement in today's complex society. They will also be better able to assist offices in improving their neighborhoods and communities. Students will attend Wednesday night classes from 6pm to 9pm for 13 weeks, plus a graduation ceremony including a certificate of completion and pictures with police staff. A light meal will be provided for students. There are presentations by many of the Sheriff's Office units and several opportunities for hands-on experiences, plus a field trip to the King County Communications Center. Some of the presenting units will include: Community Service Officers Field Training Officer Program Green River Task Force Emergency Vehicle Operatiions Firearms Automated Traning System (FATS) Major Accident Respose & Reconstruction Unit (MARR Unit) Patrol Procedures K-9 Unit Street Crimes Unit Bomb Disposal TAC 30 Unit (SWAT) Air Support (Guardian One) Major Crimes Investigation Special Investigations (Fraud) Criminal Profiteering Firearms Traning Automated Fingerprint Identification System Special Enforcement Unit Graduates will also be eligible for the Ride-Along Program where you can spend up to an entire shift riding with an officer. This course is an unforgettable experience and it's completely FREE for anyone who lives or works in the cities of SeaTac or Burien. There are two sessions each year and they fill up fast, so register early - Fill out an application (PDF) and send it to: CSO Nicki Maraulja 14905 6th Ave. SW Burien, WA 98166 For more information, please call (206) 296-3333. View Larger Map LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/03/13/citizens-police-academy-starts-wed-march-25th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090309T165315 LAST-MODIFIED:20090309T165315 UID:259@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Unemployed? You Can Get A Free Planner Saturday DESCRIPTION: Theresa Frasch tells us that area unemployed can received a free "Franklin Planner" this coming Saturday, March 14th at the Franklin Covey Store at Southcenter Mall. It appears that the only catch is that you have to physically go into the store and provide them with information about your last employer, thus giving them the chance to upsell you their other products. But what do you expect for free? Here are the details: LOST YOUR JOB? GET A FREE FRANKLIN PLANNER FROM FRANKLIN COVEY Unemployed Can Receive a Boost from Franklin Covey Product Stores Nationwide WHO: Individuals who recently lost their jobs are invited to visit a FranklinCovey Products store nationwide this coming Saturday to receive a free 2009 Franklin Planner. WHAT: FranklinCovey Products is giving those who have recently lost their job a leg up during these recessionary times. Individuals recently unemployed can receive one 2009 Franklin Planner for free by providing the names of their last employer and the date they were laid off. WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 2009 10:30 am - 9:00pm (In-store event only) WHERE: Franklin Covey at SouthCenter Mall, located at 122 SouthCenter Mall in Tukwila; 206-431-0341 WHY: Getting organized for a job search can ultimately save much time and frustration. Having one place to track all information, contacts, appointments, job leads, and interview notes can make a job search less stressful and more productive. Planning and organization are an integral component of a job search. FranklinCovey products and tools can bring focus, direction, and a sense of purpose to an individual’s daily decisions and can help lesson the panic that surrounds a job loss. INFO: For more information, please visit www.franklinplanner.com View Larger Map LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/03/09/unemployed-you-can-get-a-free-planner-saturday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090227T131712 LAST-MODIFIED:20090227T134026 UID:223@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Port Of Seattle "Citizens Academy" Starts Mar. 4th DESCRIPTION: Have you wondered about the work of a Port police officer? The Port of Seattle Police Department is offering a unique opportunity to learn up close about the many challenges facing local law enforcement. It's called “Citizens Academy” and consists of a once-a-week, 10-week program offered at Sea-Tac Airport. Classes will be held Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, March 4 thru May 6. Police officers and civilian personnel who are experts in their fields teach the classes at the Citizens Academy. Each instructor has years of training and street experience, providing insights not ordinarily available to those outside the department. Subjects include: patrol, community policing, recruitment and training, domestic violence, narcotics, dispatch, investigations, crimes scene analysis, SWAT, explosive detection and narcotics detection K-9 and the bomb squad. All classes are free of charge and open to the public. Want to participate? You'll need: The ability to commit to attending a two-hour weekly class for ten weeks A background check Ready to Apply? Print and fill out the attached application (PDF, requires Adobe Acrobat) and return it to FAX: (206) 248-7134 or Mail: Port of Seattle Police Attn: Citizens Academy PO Box 68727 Seattle, WA 98168 For more information, please contact Officer Dan Breed, breed.d@portseattle.org, or Officer Kyle Yoshimura at yoshimura.k@portseattle.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/02/27/port-of-seattle-citizens-academy-starts-mar-4th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090225T140533 LAST-MODIFIED:20090225T140533 UID:211@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Highline Historical Society's "Trial By Fork" Is March 1st DESCRIPTION: Lately, whenever we've eaten in area restaurants, we've noticed lousy table manners. Some people talk with their mouths full, while others (gasp) use the wrong fork to eat salad. Well, the Highline Historical Society is coming to the rescue – they're presenting a unique program at this Sunday (March 1st), called "Trial By Fork," featuring Actress Tames Alan at SeaTac City Hall, which is located at 4800 South 188th Street (see map below). According to HHS Director Cyndi Upthegrove, this should be a "very entertaining and educational event, as Tames does a very authentic job and is a lot of fun." So be sure to put that salad fork down when you really should have a dessert fork, for cryin' out loud. and get on over there! Here are the details: WHAT: "Trial by Fork" featuring Actress Tames Alan WHEN: Sunday, March 1st at 2pm WHERE: SeaTac City Hall (4800 S 188th Street) INFO: In this one-hour program, Tames Alan will demystify the manners and accoutrements of a formal 12-course Victorian dinner. She will explain the mysteries of the table, from setting it and what each item on the table was used for, to the menu and what dishes were served with each course. Also covered will be good table manners and suitable conversation topics when in the presence of ladies, and how the formal manners of the Victorian age translated into the good manners of today. As with all of Tames’ programs, there will be a question-and-answer period at the end. Brought to us with a grant from Humanities Washington. Join the Highline Historical Soceity at this link (we're members), or donate directly online by clicking here. More info on the Highline Historical Society available at its website. View Larger Map LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/02/25/highline-historical-societys-trial-by-fork-is-march-1st/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090221T100110 LAST-MODIFIED:20090221T100639 UID:188@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Highline Medical Center Foundation Auction Is 3/7 DESCRIPTION: "To Your Health," Highline Medical Center Foundation's Annual Gala and Auction is Saturday evening, March 7th at the SeaTac Hilton Ballroom. Here are the details: WHAT: Highline Medical Center Foundation's Annual Gala and Auction; Black Tie Optional WHEN: Saturday, March 7th: 5:30pm: Doors open for Silent Auction and Champagne Reception 7pm: Dinner and Live Auction COST: $150 Patron Tickets, $250 VIP Tickets; more info here: INFO: RSVP by Monday, Feb. 23rd to (206) 901-8501 or email MClingman@highlinemedical.org; more info at the event website. Save the date of Saturday, March 7, 2009 for the Highline Medical Center Foundation's "To Your Health" Annual Gala & Auction at the Hilton Seattle Airport. The auction will feature the following live items. Be sure to check back as the event gest closer as the list will be updated each week. Two weeks in Mazatlan Private suite for 16 at Safeco Field for a Mariners game Trip to LA and tickets to Dr. Phil and The Doctros shows Fishing trip to Argentina Gourmet dinner for eight Fall trip to Vermont Fighter pilot for the day Puget Sound sailing excursion One week in Maui Husky vs. Cougar package including football game tickets One week in guest house in South Africa A year in bloom: 12 months of flowers For ticket, sponsor or donation information, please contact us at (206) 901-8501 or email MClingman@highlinemedical.org. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/02/21/highline-medical-center-foundation-auction-is-37/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20090105T210035 LAST-MODIFIED:20090105T210035 UID:134@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Sound Transit's Light Rail Tour Is Friday, Jan. 16th DESCRIPTION: Sound Transit is offering a special sneak-peek "Ride The Lunch Bus" tour of their new Link light rail system on Friday, Jan. 16th starting at 11:30am and ending at 3pm. Here are the details: WHAT: "Ride The Lunch Bus" Link light rail lunch tour WHEN: Friday, Jan. 16 starting at 11:30am and ending at 3pm WHERE: Tours depart and return at the southwest corner of 5th Avenue & South King Street in the International District. A Sound Transit bus marked “SPECIAL” will be waiting. Lunch location: Thai Recipe Restaurant. COST: Cost of lunch is $10 (cash only) which includes a meal, drink, and tax. RSVP by Jan. 15 to Paige Johnson at 206-398-5300 or email at: Linkconstruction@soundtransit.org DETAILS: Here's more info from their website: View the newly completed SODO and Stadium light rail stations and the Operations and Maintenance facility. Catch a glimpse of the Beacon Hill Station area where miners have excavated the underground station. See the elevated Mount Baker Station and guideway. Come see Martin Luther King Jr. Way S. get a facelift with new light rail, street improvements, sidewalks, lighting and landscaping. In Tukwila, see the nearly five miles of elevated trackway that was put together by the huge overhead gantry. Finally at Sea-Tac Airport take a look at the 1.7 miles of elevated and surface trackway that will connect the Tukwila International Blvd Station to the airport. Train testing is underway -- you may see the first light rail vehicle! Sound Transit Link light rail would like to invite you to tour the entire initial segment construction. The tour is part of Link light rail’s on-going effort to mitigate construction impacts on local businesses. This is a guided bus tour that will take you to and along the current construction sites. At any time during the tour, please feel free to ask questions. The tour is then followed by lunch at a local eating establishment. You are responsible for buying your own lunch. Tours depart and return at the southwest corner of 5th Avenue & South King Street in the International District. A Sound Transit bus marked “SPECIAL” will be waiting. Tours depart at 11:30 a.m. and return by 3 p.m. Cost of lunch is $10 (cash only) which includes a meal, drink, and tax. We are sorry, but due to restrictions in our insurance policies, children under 18 are not permitted on the lunch bus tour. To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Paige Johnson at 206-398-5300 or email at: Linkconstruction@soundtransit.org. In your response, please include your name, organization, telephone number and request for accommodations. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2009/01/05/sound-transits-light-rail-tour-is-friday-jan-16th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20080917T192008 LAST-MODIFIED:20080917T192008 UID:79@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Dr. Mehmet Oz Coming To SeaTac Oct. 4th DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mehmet Oz, a regular on The Oprah Winfrey Show and one of the world’s most influential people according to Time magazine, will be the featured speaker at Highline Medical Center’s Women’s Wellness Event called “Live Healthy. Stay Young.” The event takes place Saturday, October 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center in SeaTac. “We wanted to create an event that would give the women of our community an opportunity to learn strategies for staying healthy,” said Mara Burke, director of community relations for Highline Medical Center. “Our goal is for every woman who attends this event to come away with valuable information that is meaningful in her life. We couldn’t think of a better way to do that than to bring Dr. Oz to Seattle and pair him with a dozen other medical experts.” Event guests will enjoy their choice thought-provoking health workshops, the keynote by Dr. Oz, continental breakfast and lunch, and their own copy of Dr. Oz’s latest book YOU: Staying Young for an all-inclusive $90 registration fee. Workshops cover a wide and relevant range of topics for women at every age and life stage. From the power of positive nutrition to strategies for restful sleep to coping with menopause gracefully, this event promises to answer women’s pressing health and aging questions in candid, compelling, and useful ways. Visit www.LiveHealthyStayYoung.com to download a brochure with class descriptions. Seats for this event are limited. Advance purchase is required. Call 206-695-5544 to claim your place at your workshops of choice and register. Burke said that this event is part of the 50th anniversary activities in motion to honor Highline’s half-century of growth and commitment to healthy living and compassionate care. Highline opened its doors as Burien Community Hospital 50 years ago and has since grown into an award-winning, comprehensive medical center. The presenting sponsor for the event is KeyBank. Other sponsors include Puget Sound Health Partners, BECU, Burien Toyota/Burien Chevrolet, Albertsons/Supervalu, Powell Brothers and Alaska Airlines. About Highline Medical Center Highline Medical Center includes two healthcare campuses and more than 20 clinics across Southwest King County. From orthopedic surgery to obstetrics, from heart care to home health, you'll find it at Highline. We offer access to leading medical experts supported by sophisticated technology. And through our progressive Planetree model of care, we are committed to caring for each patient and his or her family with genuine respect, understanding and compassion. Learn more at www.highlinemedicalcenter.org LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2008/09/17/dr-mehmet-oz-coming-to-seatac-oct-4th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20080529T104204 LAST-MODIFIED:20080529T104204 UID:56@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:Overcome Shyness Tonight Courtesy Toastmasters DESCRIPTION:If you're shy, or know someone who is, tonight is the night you can get some FREE advice courtesy of the Des Moines Soundwaves Toastmasters. According to speaker and shyness expert Frank Selden, shy people have some fantastic qualities they can access to transform to more social people. Selden will share his secrets for shedding shyness during his "From Super Shy to Genuinely Gregarious" presentation at the special meeting at the Des Moines Soundwaves Toastmasters TONIGHT at 7pm. This free presentation is open to the public at the Wesley Homes Administration Building-Board Room, 21631 11th Avenue South, which is located across from City Hall in Des Moines, WA. Selden knows from experience what it's like to be shy. "Before Toastmasters I was scared to talk to people. I wanted to get to know people and wanted people to know me, but couldn't do it. Now you can't get me to be quiet!" he stated. His "From Super Shy to Genuinely Gregarious," presentation offers four steps for feeling more comfortable and adventurous in social situations. An estate and tax-planning attorney based in Bellevue, WA, Selden has achieved the status of Advanced Toastmaster Gold through his membership in Toastmasters International. Selden is also the author of "Finding Faith in the Fury," a non-fiction account of his experience as a Jag officer with the Washington National Guard while stationed in Iraq. Toastmasters International, headquartered in Mission Viejo, CA, is a non-profit organization comprised of a worldwide network of clubs dedicated to fostering self-confidence and personal growth through public speaking and leadership opportunities. Contact Lorylee Lejon at 253-839-9982 for more information. WHAT: "From Super Shy to Genuinely Gregarious" presentation by Frank Selden WHEN: TONIGHT (Thursday, May 29th) at 7pm WHERE: Des Moines Toastmasters, at Wesley Homes Administration Building-Board Room, 21631 11th Avenue South View Larger Map LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2008/05/29/overcome-shyness-tonight-courtesy-toastmasters/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART: DTEND: DTSTAMP:20130518T231755 CREATED:20080413T160816 LAST-MODIFIED:20080413T160816 UID:34@http://www.seatacblog.com SUMMARY:City of Normandy Park Looking For Artists For Annual Arts Festival DESCRIPTION:Are you an artist? The City of Normandy Park is looking for artists for their annual Arts Festival, which will be held June 7th and 8th. Applications are due by May 15th to be guaranteed entry into the event. Late submissions are accepted on a space available basis. Event publication, entry forms, and art tags can be accessed here. WHAT: Normandy Park Arts Festival WHEN: June 7th and 8th, 2008 CONTACT: email to artscomm@ci.normandy-park.wa.us ARTISTS: Go to FORMS LIBRARY for entry forms, guidelines and art tags. VENDORS: Space is available in the Recreation Center for vendors to sell original art work and crafts. Application needs to be made by May 15. Go to FORMS LIBRARY for entry forms, guidelines and art tags. VOLUNTEERS: No experience necessary and most shifts are 3-hours long. Email artscomm@ci.normandy-park.wa.us your interest area. Go to FORMS LIBRARY for entry forms, guidelines and art tags. Help is needed in the following areas: Set-up, June 6th, 4pm Art Docents: June 7th, 8th, starting at 10am Take Down: June 8th, 4pm FORMS: FORMS LIBRARY JUDGES FOR JURIED GALLERY: Nancy Johnson: Education: University of Idaho, BA Fine Arts Centre College of Kentucky, San Francisco Academy of Art, San Francisco Art Institute. Exhibitions: Nancy has exhibited her work in numerous galleries in the US and has had solo exhibitions at Linda Farris Gallery, 1976 & 1977, Seattle Pacific University, 1979, and Foster/White Gallery, 1980, ‘821, ‘86, ‘98 and 2002. In 2007, Nancy has a show of her work to Normandy Park City Hall. Awards and Collections: Nancy has received many awards for her work including the Chautauqua Institution Award in 1082, NW Watercolor Society Award in 1082, and 10983 and the Frye Art Museum in 1070. Her work is in several collections in the US and Canada and is included in the collections of Pacific Western Bank, Columbia Tower, McCann-Erickson, Seattle Water Department and Ray’s Boathouse. William Kuhns: Education: BA Fine Arts Seattle University, MA Fine Arts University of Washington. Exhibitions: William Kuhns has exhibited his work in may NW galleries including: Polly Friedlander Gallery, Manolides Gallery, NN Gallery, And/Or Gallery, Irwins Gallery and Glazers Gallery. Employment: William has worked as a photojournalist and combat photographer in Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, Panama, Thailand, Egypt, Korea, Portugal, Germany, Japan and Hungary. He is currently the Art Department Chair at Nathan Hale High School in Seattle, where he teaches art and photography.He has been an art educator for the past 30 years. He also runs a photo studio in Seattle. ENTERTAINMENT: Live music throughout the day. Volunteer Perfoming Groups: groups interested in performing on June 7th or June 8th should contact artscomm@ci.normandy-park.wa.us WALK-IN-THE-PARK: Hosted by the Park Board, join us for our annual walk that will leave City Hall Park at 10am. You will be back in time to enjoy the concert. See link below for registration form and additional information. ART WORK CHECK IN: Wed, June 4th, 4pm-6pm. Attach tag card to back of each item submitted. Cards can be found on FORMS LIBRARY. LOCATION: URL:http://www.seatacblog.com/2008/04/13/city-of-normandy-park-looking-for-artists-for-annual-arts-festival/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR