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Rotary Club of Des Moines Raises Over $44,000 at Poverty Bay Wine Festival

Rotary Club of Des Moines Raises Over $44,000 at Poverty Bay Wine Festival

Photo courtesy of Lisa Meinecke, Public Image Chair. The Rotary Club of Des Moines announced this week that it raised over $44,000 at the 9th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival, which was held at the Landmark... [Read more]

Sponsored Post Advertiser Wesley Homes Holding Planning Program for Boomers

Advertiser Wesley Homes Holding Planning Program for Boomers

“Decide. Create. Share. – A National Campaign Developed by AARP” Advertiser Wesley Homes will be holding an informative two-hour educational program for boomer women (and men) to help think... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Welcome Prima Margherita! Alora Mangiamo!’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Welcome Prima Margherita! Alora Mangiamo!’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Waterland Blog nor its staff:] Dear Editor: Was it only yesterday that we... [Read more]

Des Moines QFC is Closing; Last Day will be May 25

Des Moines QFC is Closing; Last Day will be May 25

The Des Moines QFC – located at 21815 Marine View Drive South – will be closing for good on May 25th, according to store Manager Tina Stunns. “This is related to a lease issue, so management... [Read more]

Sponsored Post This Week’s Prudential Open House is a 3BD Shorewood on the Sound Beauty!

This Week’s Prudential Open House is a 3BD Shorewood on the Sound Beauty!

WLB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s Open House for this week is a designer-quality remodel located in Burien’s Shorewood on the Sound neighborhood that’s open both Saturday... [Read more]

Ribbon-Cutting Officially Opens New ‘Prima Margherita’ Pizza Cucina & Bar

Ribbon-Cutting Officially Opens New ‘Prima Margherita’ Pizza Cucina & Bar

A ribbon cutting was held at new Des Moines restaurant Prima Margherita Wednesday morning (April 3), with Mayor Dave Kaplan wielding some sharp scissors to commemorate the occasion. As we’ve previously... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Let’s Save Corky Cellars!’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Let’s Save Corky Cellars!’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader:] Let’s save Corky Cellars! Ric and Dianne have made the decision to retire. Corky Cellars has been a wonderful small... [Read more]

Sponsored Post Composer/Pianist Jon Nilsen Playing at Des Moines United Methodist Church Saturday

Composer/Pianist Jon Nilsen Playing at Des Moines United Methodist Church Saturday

Composer/Pianist Jon Nilsen will be playing a concert starting at 7 p.m. this Saturday, April 7 at Des Moines United Methodist Church, located at 22225 9th Ave South. With 750,000 recordings sold, Jon... [Read more]

Sponsored Post JOB: Massage Envy West Seattle Seeking Licensed Massage Therapists

JOB: Massage Envy West Seattle Seeking Licensed Massage Therapists

Massage Envy West Seattle is getting ready to open its doors, and they are looking for passionate, enthusiastic licensed massage therapists to join their team. “Like you, we’re out to make... [Read more]

Sponsored Post South Seattle Radiation Oncologist Brings Expertise, Personal Story to Fighting Cancer

South Seattle Radiation Oncologist Brings Expertise, Personal Story to Fighting Cancer

South Seattle Radiation Oncologist James Brashears III, MD, is bringing expertise, along with his own personal story, to the fight against cancer. “The first time I meet with my patients, my role is... [Read more]

VIDEO: KOMO News Does Report on ‘The Maury Island Incident’ Film/Stunt

VIDEO: KOMO News Does Report on ‘The Maury Island Incident’ Film/Stunt

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... [Read more]

Sponsored Post This Week’s Prudential Open House is SATURDAY: 4-BD Powell Seahurst Home

This Week’s Prudential Open House is SATURDAY: 4-BD Powell Seahurst Home

WLB 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,... [Read more]

Sponsored Post Salty’s Chefs LOVE Halibut – Come for Wild Pacific Halibut Now at Salty’s!

Salty’s Chefs LOVE Halibut – Come for Wild Pacific Halibut Now at Salty’s!

Salty’s Chefs LOVE Halibut! We’re elated to tell you that fresh wild Pacific halibut is now available at all Salty’s restaurants in the Great Pacific Northwest. Salty’s chefs,... [Read more]

New Pizza Cucina & Bar Prima Margherita Holding Grand Opening April 3

New Pizza Cucina & Bar Prima Margherita Holding Grand Opening April 3

Des Moines’ newest pizzeria, a ’Neopolitan Pizza Cucina and Bar’ – Prima Margherita – will be holding its Grand Opening starting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3. There will... [Read more]

Des Moines Farmers Market Holding Special Wine Tasting Event April 12

Des Moines Farmers Market Holding Special Wine Tasting Event April 12

The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market will be holding a wine tasting event from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, April 12 at Corky Cellars, located at 22511 Marine View Drive South. The event is to get ready... [Read more]

SW King County Chamber of Commerce Selects Carol Kolson as New President

SW King County Chamber of Commerce Selects Carol Kolson as New President

After conducting a three-month search period, the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced on Thursday (March 28) Carol Kolson as their new President/CEO. Kolson will assume... [Read more]

Help Kickstart Amy Farquhar’s ‘Sugars Gelato,’ a New Local Ice Cream Truck

Help Kickstart Amy Farquhar’s ‘Sugars Gelato,’ a New Local Ice Cream Truck

Amy Farquhar of Des Moines is trying to ‘kickstart’ fundraising and raise $12,000 to purchase and outfit an ‘ice cream truck’ for her company Sugars Gelato. “Sugars Gelato... [Read more]

Sponsored Post Des Moines United Methodist Church Youth Performing Easter Program Sunday

Des Moines United Methodist Church Youth Performing Easter Program Sunday

WLB Advertiser Des Moines United Methodist Church’s Youth and Children will be performing an Easter Program on Palm Sunday, March 24 (the Sunday before Easter) at 11 a.m., which is after their... [Read more]

Sponsored Post This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: Mid-Century Brick Home w/Huge Lot!

This Week’s Prudential NW Open House: Mid-Century Brick Home w/Huge Lot!

WLB 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... [Read more]

Des Moines Yacht Club’s Marine Swap Meet is this Saturday, March 23

Des Moines Yacht Club’s Marine Swap Meet is this Saturday, March 23

The Des Moines Yacht Club First Mates (Women’s group) will be having its 14th annual Marine Swap Meet at the Des Moines Yacht Club this Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is... [Read more]