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.
BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is an “extremely clean 3 bedroom, 2 full (all new) bath rambler” located near the beach in Hurstwood and priced at $376,950.
This home features newly-refinished hardwoods, new tile in the kitchen and family room, new interior paint, and a 2-car garage with huge attic storage.
Here are the details:
WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, March 7th, from 1pm to 4pm.
WHERE: 13843 17th Ave SW • Burien 98166
INFO:
- List Price: $376,950
- Listing#: 32089
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2
- Fireplaces: 1
- Year Built: 1966
- 2 Garage-Attached
- Approximate House SqFt: 1,420
- Lot Square Footage: 16,000
Interior Features:
- Bath Off Master
- Dble Pane/Strm Windw
Site Features:
- Cable TV
- Fenced-Partially
- Patio
Marketing Remarks:
Extremely clean 3 bdrm, 2 full (all new) bath rambler.
Newly refinished hardwoods and new tile in kitchen and family rm.
New interior paint. 2 car gar. w/huge attic storage.
Sought after Hurstwood-near the beach.
Get in this one! Furniture negotiable if interested..
Directions:
- Ambaum Blvd. to SW 144th St.
- West to 13th SW.
- Right to stop sign.
- Turn Right then immediate left to 13843 17th SW.
Click here to see the full, detailed listing.
Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses.
Local singers in KidSounds, YouthSounds and TeenSounds will be taking the stage at the Highline Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 19th at 7pm for “A 20th Century Celebration” concert.
These area youth are a part of Northwest Associated Arts’ commitment to providing musical education and performance opportunity for young people from grades 3 through 12 in South King County. The three choruses perform together for two mainstage concerts at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien.
The goal of KidSounds, YouthSounds & TeenSounds Northwest is to foster a love of singing by engaging a wide variety of music repertoire. Proper vocal technique, theory and artistry are emphasized with an eye towards developing well-rounded young musicians.
WHAT: KidSounds, YouthSounds & TeenSounds Spring Concert
WHEN: Friday March 19 at 7:00 pm
WHERE: Burien’s Highline Performing Arts Center, located at 401 South 152nd Street, next to Highline High School.
TICKETS: $10-$15 (17 & under free with a paid adult ticket) are available for purchase online: www.nwassociatedarts.org or via phone: 206-246-6040
INFO: From a poster:
Overture…light the lights! An entire century of music represented in one work! This fabulous 55-minute revue, complete with an original opener by Greg Gilpin, takes us on a decade-by-decade celebration of popular music. Under the direction of Paula Hawkins, KidSounds, YouthSounds and TeenSounds Northwest will join forces with a fun-filled program designed just for families.
You’re A Grand Old Flag, Give My Regards to Broadway, Rock Around the Clock, Fame, Good Vibrations, plus many other favorites combine to make this fast-paced show a must-see for anyone who loves popular music. Narration, dancing, and solos blend together seamlessly with wonderful choral singing in this showcase of the budding talents of our youth choruses.
Families hunting for affordable entertainment will delight and parents looking for a risk-free way to introduce their children to the joys of choral music can rest easy because Northwest Associated Arts youth ticket program lets young people 17 and under in free with a paid adult ticket.
YouthSounds & TeenSounds Northwest demonstrate Northwest Associated Arts’ commitment to providing musical education and performance opportunity for young people from grades 3 through 12 in South King County. Each year the three choruses perform together for two mainstage concerts at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. In a time of radical funding cuts to music programs in the schools, these ensembles provide an important and life-changing opportunity for students to learn through the discipline of music. Along the way, audiences are delighted with the entertaining performances of these dedicated young singers. The goal of KidSounds, YouthSounds & TeenSounds Northwest is to foster a love of singing by engaging a wide variety of music repertoire. Proper vocal technique, theory and artistry are emphasized with an eye towards developing well-rounded young musicians.
The NWAA young people’s music education program is funded, in part, by the generous support of: 4 Culture, Lucky 7 Foundation, Glaser Foundation, Norcliffe Foundation, City of Burien, JR Mailing Services, Inc, and many individuals & families throughout our community.
From our sister site The B-Town Blog comes this update on the upcoming “Cove to Clover” Pub Crawl, which will benefit the Highline Area Food Bank:
What better way to prepare for the March 14th “Cove to Clover” 5k fundraiser run than by crawling in the fundraiser Pub Crawl in Burien on Friday, March 12th, where participants can feel good about going from pub to pub to help benefit the Highline Area Food Bank?
That’s right – there just isn’t a better way, so be sure to mark your calendars for 6pm+ Friday March 12th for what is sure to make a “great excuse for your poor upcoming performance on Snake Hill, with only one day to recover.”
For a $10 donation, you’ll get a commemorative keepsake bib qualifying you for “crawl” specials (our fave is the $1 bag of chips at the Hobnobber!), along with a passport and a map. Your goal will be to collect visitation stamps on your passport from at least five of the 13 official crawl stops (see the list below, which includes specials at each). Your stamped passport will serve as your entry to the door prize drawing @ 11 pm at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub.
And if this Pub Crawl is anything like the now-legendary Brat Trot one from last October, be prepared for one of the best nights in Burien you’ve ever had; just be sure to have a designated driver or a safe way to get home if you plan to imbibe.
Keep in mind also that you need not drink alcohol at every pub – you can just ask to get your passport stamped!
Here are the details:
WHAT: The 2010 Cove to Clover Pub Crawl fundraiser benefiting the Highline Area Food Bank.
WHEN: Friday, March 12th beginning at 6pm.
WHERE: Starts at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub (located at 435 SW 152nd Street in Burien) at 6pm, with an 11pm return time for prize drawings.
COST: $10 donation gets you a commemorative, keepsake bib, which you’ll wear proudly as you “crawl” from pub to pub.
Official Crawl Sponsor
INFO: From the C2C website:
PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!! PRE-PLAN YOUR RIDE HOME OR HAVE A DESIGNATED DRIVER
Enjoy “crawl specials” offered at each official stop.
You can also expect special entertainment on the route.
Collect at least 5 official crawl stamps and you’ll qualify for the door prize drawing at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub @ 11pm. (must be present to win).
All proceeds will benefit the Highline Area Food Bank.
Best Leprechaun Contest: Gift certificates to Mick Kelly’s for 1st ($100), 2nd ($75) and 3rd ($50).
For you Normandy Parkers: Consider riding the free shuttle from Normandy Park’s Archery Bistro. Check in with them (website here) for the schedule and shuttle stops. While they are not an official crawl stop, we understand they will be offering a specials during and prior to the first run into Burien. You can park you car there and let them do the driving. You’ll also be able to purchase an official crawl number at Archery Bistro, in case you decide to make this your launching point.
Here are the 13 designated pub crawl stops in Burien – remember, you only have to get stamped at five of ‘em:
Specials:
- $3 Draft beer
- $4.50 House Wine
- Food Special
Specials:
- $2 PBR Tall Boys $2 Bacardi Silver Bottles
- $3 Giant Pizza by the Slice
Entertainment:
- Three Tree Point Blues Band 9P
Specials:
- Free Espresso Shot
Specials:
- Free Wine Taste
- Free Menu Taste
Specials:
- $3 House Beer
- $3 Apps off Happy Hour Menu
FILIBERTO’S
Specials:
- $2 Draft Beer
- 1/2 price Calamari and pizza
Entertainment:
- RLS Band
Specials:
- $2 Budweiser
- $1 Bag of Chips!
Specials:
- $5 House Margarita
- $5 Tacos (3 Beef or Chicken Tacos)
Entertainment:
- Live Mariachi Band at 6:30
Specials:
- $2 beer
- $4 sangiovese
- $1 Pizza slices
Specials:
- Sour Apple Jello Shots $2
- Irish Potato and Banger Stew $3
Entertainment:
- Cornerstone
Specials:
- $3 Alaskan Amber Pints
Specials:
- $2 Irish Nut Brown Ales
- Corned beef sliders
Specials:
- $6 Wine by the Glass
More info available at the Cove Clover Pub Crawl website.
And if you haven’t yet registered for the 5k run, click here.
Every year, Members of Congress are allowed to display one piece of artwork by a high school student from their district in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Congressman Adam Smith, who represents Washington’s 9th Congressional District (which includes Des Moines), is holding an annual judged art competition to select which local art receives this honor, with a deadline of April 9th.
The selected student will win prizes and be invited to attend the national reception for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 24, 2010 in Washington, DC. two round-trip airline tickets are donated for travel to DC. The winning entry will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Prizes also include a scholarship to the Savannah Collage of Art and Design.
If you have any questions or want to receive electronic updates about Rep. Adam Smith’s Congressional Art Contest please contact Ms. Debra Entenman (253) 593-6600 or email: Debra.Entenman@mail.house.gov.
For contest guidelines, please download the forms from Adam’s website here.
2010 Congressional Arts Competition:
The Congressional Arts Competition allows each Member of Congress to display one piece of artwork, created by a high school student in their district, in the Capitol for one year.
Entries for the 9th Congressional District Art Contest are due by 5:00 PM on Friday April 9, 2010. All submissions should be sent to:
Congressman Adam Smith
2209 Pacific Avenue, Suite B
Tacoma, Washington 98402Additionally, during the month of April, most entries will be on display at Tacoma Art Museum (1701 Pacific Avenue). However, please be advised that due to space limitations it may not be possible to display all entries.
The winner of the competition will be announced at the Art Exhibition and Reception on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 1:00 pm at The Tacoma Art Museum.
The winning student will win prizes and be invited to attend the national reception for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 17, 2010 in Washington, DC. Three round-trip airline tickets are donated for travel to DC. The winning entry will be displayed in the Cannon tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year.
2010 Congressional Art Competition Guidelines:The competition is open to high school students only. Exceptions will be made for schools that have 7th through 12th grades on one campus. Each Member’s office can choose whether or not to include 7th and 8th grades in the art competition if there are schools in its district that fit these criteria. Additionally, official resources are to be used only to the extent authorized by the Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
In order to allow artwork to hang in the Cannon Tunnel in the U.S. Capitol, the following restrictions are enforced:
- Artwork must be two dimensional;
- Each piece can be no larger than 28”x28”x 4” (28 inches high, 28 inches wide, and 4 inches deep) including the frame. Artwork cannot weigh more than 15 lbs;
- Each entry must be original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws. Any entry that has been copied from an existing photo (not the student’s own), painting, graphic, advertisement, or any other work produced by another person is a violation of the competition rules and will not be accepted. Work entered must be in the original medium (that is, not a scanned reproduction of a painting or drawing);
- Artwork must arrive in Washington by May 24, 2010 for inclusion in the exhibition.
- Artwork will hang in the Capitol for the entire year of the exhibition and cannot be returned to the students earlier. Students should, therefore, submit artwork they will not need for other purposes.
Last year's Congressional art contest winner Arunan Mukphrom with Congressman Adam Smith at his office in Washington DC. The winning artist and their family were invited to Washington, D.C. to see their artwork hung in the Capitol.
Artwork accepted mediums are as follows:
- Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
- Drawings: pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, markers
- Collage: must be two dimensional
- Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints
- Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
- Computer-generated art
- Photography
Paper Work:
A typed and securely affixed large label must be applied to the back of each piece. Also provide a typed copy of the Student Release form, signed by both the teacher and the student, must be attached to the back of the artwork to certify the originality of the piece.
The winning artist’s student release form along with the Member Approval form should be sent to DC via fax to 202.225.3012, attn: 2010 Art Competition, as soon as you have chosen a winning artwork .
Release forms and Member Approval forms must be received by May 28th. This will allow us to determine if more information is required from the student before actually receiving the artwork.
The final decision regarding the suitability of all artwork for the 2010 Congressional Art Competition exhibition in the Capitol will be made by a panel of qualified persons chaired by the Architect of the Capitol.
Artwork must adhere to the policy of the House Office Building Commission.
In accordance with this policy, exhibits depicting subjects of contemporary political controversy or a sensationalistic or gruesome nature are not allowed.
It is necessary that all artwork be reviewed by the panel chaired by the Architect of the Capitol and any portion not in consonance with the Commission’s policy will be omitted from the exhibit.
Framing Guidelines:
High School students in Washington's District 9 are eligible.
Framing guidelines apply only to the ONE winning artist/artwork that will be sent to Washington, DC.
All artwork must be framed. Frames should be kept as simple and sturdy as possible.
Metal frames are recommended. No “snap on” frames with glass are to be used.
All artwork must be protected by Plexiglas or glass. Plexiglas is preferred. If glass is used, special packing and shipping arrangements are encouraged to ensure that the work is not damaged if the glass breaks.
All works, including frame, should be no larger than 28 inches high, 28 inches wide, and 4 inches deep, to the outside of the frame, and 15 lbs. in weight. Please double check the size before sending the entry to Washington, DC. Due to wide participation of Member offices, framed work larger than the specified dimensions will be turned away.
Matting can enhance or detract from a work of art and should be carefully prepared.
Use sturdy picture hangers on the back of the frame. Two sturdy eye hooks should be attached at the top right and left sides of the back of the work for hanging in order to prevent the work from leaning forward or hanging unevenly. Do not put wire between the hooks for hanging; these will be added when the artwork is hung in the Capitol.
Do not attach labels, ribbons, etc. to the front of the piece or underneath the glass or Plexiglas.
If the artwork is abstract in design, please indicate on the backside which side is “up” with arrows.
As directed by the House Oversight and Standards of Official Conduct Committees, each district winner is responsible for framing his or her own entry. Any hardship case should be assisted at the district level; works can no longer be framed by the Architect of the Capitol.
A typed copy of the Student Information & Release Form must be securely attached to the back of the artwork.
More information on this art competition is available at Adam Smith’s website.
Des Moines United Methodist Church will be holding a full-day “Scrap into Spring” Scrapbooking Workshop on Saturday, March 6th, from 8am to 5pm at their campus at 22225 9th Ave South.
Cost is $30 per person, which includes a continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks, and a 4-foot space to work.
Here are the details:
WHAT: All-day “Scrap Into Spring” Scrapbooking Workshop.
WHEN: Saturday, March 6th from 8am to 5pm.
WHERE: Des Moines United Methodist Church, located at 22225 9th Ave South, Des Moines, 98198.
COST: $30 per person (includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks, and a 4-foot space to work).
INFO: From the church’s website:
SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOPS
Saturday, March 6, 8am to 5pm.
Participate in a day of scrapbooking fun and creative workshops.
Work on your scrapbooks or start a scrapbook, and enjoy some wonderful meals – all for only $30, which includes a continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks, and a 4 ft space to work.
NO registration at the door.
MUST PRE-REGISTER by March 3 at desmoinesumc.org or call 206-878-8301.
All proceeds go to the Youth group for their summer mission trip.
Click here to get the registration form or for more information.
The brand spankin’ new restaurant Barnacles At Des Moines will be holding its grand opening on Monday, March 1st, from 4pm – Midnight.
As we reported back in October, Barnacles is located in the building formerly occupied by Boston Pizza, at 22636 Marine View Dr. South.
Owner Steve Butler told The Waterland Blog that they’ve gotten the ‘green light from the city of Des Moines’ and they are set to open at 4PM on Monday March 1.
Owner/Operation Manager Sandy Butler calls the menu “American comfort food.” Here’s the menu that was finalized just this week:
(ALL PASTA AND SANDWICH ENTREES COME WITH SOUP, SALAD, OR FRIES)
PASTA ENTREE…9.95 SANDWICH ENTREE..9.95
Smoked Salmon Fettuccine… Reuben..Patty Melt
Chicken Linguine.. French Dip..Monte Crisco Cristo
Mushroom Beef Rosoto… Burger… Grilled Cheese
Calamari & Noodles… Cheese Burger.. Garden Burger
Spinach Mushroom FettuccineFISH AND CHIPS AND SALAD…9.95
COB SALAD AND SOUP…9.95(All Specials Of the day come with Soup, Salad, or Fries )
SPECIALS OF THE DAY…14.99
Scallops, Potato and Veggie…Flank Steak, Potato and Veggie…
Salmon, Potato and VeggieSIDES…4.95 DRINKS…1.95
Fries..Cheese Nachos..Lg Salad… Coke.. Sprite..Root Beer
Insalata Caprese..Lg Soup… Diet Coke…Hot Tea
Shrimp Cocktail… Sweet Tea…Milk…CoffeeDESSERTS…4.95
Hot Fudge Sundae
Carrot Cake
Cheese Cake W/Cherries
Sandy and Steve’s kids, Austin, Jake and Fawn have a lifelong love of the restaurant business. The boys started in the business at 16, and now are turning what they’ve learned into a family business.
“They’ve bussed, dishwasher, waited, bartended…. just everything in the business to get where they are now,” said Sandy.
Austin’s even gone to culinary school to hone his skills, along with mom Sandy. Both graduated from South Seattle’s Culinary School. Daughter Fawn is just finishing Culinary school at Puget Sound Skills Center.
Steve was the contractor on the job who totally gutted the former Boston Pizza, and replaced the tired exterior with updated, modern kitchen, tile floors, dark wood, and a beautiful hand hewn bar made from a tree. It even has the some knots in it.
Steve and Sandy also decided that Barnacles Restaurant and Bar needed some outdoor dining, so they built a very nice covered patio –complete with outdoor heaters. They plan on serving food and drinks there on Monday.
Barnacles will be open from 4-midnight 7 days a week. Kids are welcome until 9 pm and then they’ll have some fun for those over 21:
- Open Mic Mondays (not the first Monday)
- Trivia Tuesday
- Western Wednesday
- Ladies Night Thursday (with ½ price drinks for the ladies)
- Live Music Fridays
- DJ’s Saturdays
Next Friday’s (Mar. 5th) live music is Rock ‘n Roll by Ricardo Valenzuela (who returns Friday, Mar. 19th) and the following Friday (Mar. 12th) customers can enjoy keyboardist/singer Cameron Rafati.
“We’re thrilled that this up and comer is coming to our little restaurant,” Sandy told WLB.
Barnacles’ mission is, in part, “to provide each customer with the finest service, food and drink experience.”
They are located at 22636 Marine View Drive South.
No reservations are required, but just in case, the phone number is 206-878-5000, and here’s a link to their Facebook page:
We hope to be conducting a full review of Barnacles at Des Moines, so stay tuned.
BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a “beautifully restored 1.5 story home, with 3-bedrooms and 1.5-bath home right in the heart of Burien” priced at an affordable $269,999.
This home features an Island kitchen with newer appliances, laminate wood flooring and lots of cupboard space.
Here are the details:
WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, Feb. 28th, from 1pm to 4pm.
WHERE: 119 SW 130th Street • Burien 98146
INFO:
- List Price: $269,999
- Listing#: 27215
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.5
- Fireplaces: 1
- Year Built: 1961
- 1 Garage-Attached
- Approximate House SqFt: 2,060
- Lot Square Footage: 7,478
Interior Features:
- Dining Room
- Dble Pane/Strm Windw
- High Tech Cabling,
- Skylights
Site Features:
- Fenced-Fully
- Nat. Gas Available
- RV Parking
Marketing Remarks:
Beautifully restored 1.5 story home, in the heart of Burien. This home features an Island kitchen with newer appliances, laminate wood flooring and lots of cupboard space. The living room has large picture windows, wall to wall carpeting and a fireplace. Newly painted exterior, the roof is only about 5 years old and newer vinyl windows and water heater. Do not miss out on this turnkey home.
Directions:
- From 1st Avenue South turn West onto 130th
- Home is on the left.
Click here to see the full, detailed listing. Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses.
Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology Center will be hosting former weatherman Andy Wappler this Saturday, Feb. 27th from Noon – 12:45pm at their Redondo Beach dock location.
Wappler now works for Puget Sound Energy, and he’ll be talking about how our region is meeting its energy challenges, examining how our energy choices affect the environment — including local waters.
Andy will talk about the newest developments in wind power and solar energy, as well as energy efficiency. He will also go over simple steps we can all take to use less energy, and protect local waters.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Puget Sound Energy’s Andy Wappler will speak about energy
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 27th from Noon – 12:45pm
WHERE: Highline Community College’s Marine Science & Technology (MaST) Center, which is located on Redondo Beach in Des Moines at 28203 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines, WA 98198.
COST: Free
Andy Wappler
INFO: From a press release:
Please join….Andy Wappler Corporate Communications Manager, Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy’s Andy Wappler will look at how our region is meeting its energy challenges, examining how our energy choices affect the environment — including local waters.
Andy will talk about the newest developments in wind power and solar energy, as well as energy efficiency.
He will also go over simple steps we can all take to use less energy, and protect local waters.
Saturday February 27, 2010 from 12:00 – 12:45 pm
Highline Community College MaST Center, located near the Redondo Beach Park.
For directions and more information on the MaST Center please visit http://mast.highline.edu/
The Des Moines Yacht Club will be holding its Marine Swap Meet on Saturday, March 27th from 9am to 3pm, and there are still openings for folks who want to sell boating accessories.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Des Moines Yacht Club Marine Swap Meet
WHEN: Saturday, March 27th from 9am to 3pm
WHERE: Des Moines Yacht Club, located at 22737 Marine View Drive South • Des Moines, WA 98198 • (206) 878-7220
INFO: From a flier:
“Rent Indoor or Outdoor Space and offer your spare parts and boating accessories for sale. Have fun turning your useful but no longer needed boating stuff into cash.
Indoor space availability is limited – reserve your space early!
$35.00 for an indoor space and $15 for an outdoor spot.
Registration Deadline is Saturday, March 20, 2010. No refunds after March 20.
For more information on how to register, click here.
We will need lots of help from members. Please volunteer to help us!”
Burien’s Hospitality House will be holding its Spring Fling Dinner and Boats for Beds Fundraiser on Saturday, March 6th at the Cove in Normandy Park beginning at 6pm.
Located in Burien, Hospitality House is a shelter and place of transition for homeless women in south King County. The Women of Hospitality House are supported by more than 12 local churches and organizations as well as by our local communities. Home-cooked meals are provided 365 days per year by volunteers. With the staff case workers, over 70 women each year develop and work their individual plans to find home, health and hope (see hospitalityhousesouthking.org to learn more).
Richard LeMieux, the author of “Breakfast at Sally’s,” will be the featured speaker, and according to a press release:
”Richard has lived in Washington State since 1981. He ran his own publishing company, producing medical directories and university student directories for 14 years. When his business failed, he lost his livelihood, his home, his possessions, and his wife of 17 years.
Richard was homeless in Bremerton, WA, with his dog, Willow, for a year and a half. He lived in his minivan while writing Breakfast at Sally’s with a second-hand manual typewriter at picnic tables in parks around the city.
While he was homeless, Richard and the other homeless people he portrays in his book regularly visited Sally’s, the soup kitchen at The Salvation Army in Bremerton.”
Today Richard has committed himself to sharing the story of homelessness with people of all backgrounds and of all ages across the country.
A short film about Hospitality House will be premiered at this dinner and a former resident will also be sharing her story.
Three Tree Point Yacht Club will be partnering with Hospitality House to raise funds with Boats for Beds. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase “the boat” or individual seats aboard one of several sailboats. It will be a fun afternoon of racing Saturday, June 26 out of the Des Moines Marina. What better way to celebrate a graduation, Father’s Day, girls’ day out, engagement or anniversary, than as crew, passenger or ballast aboard one of these special sailboats and with this fun-loving community of people? The boats are each photographed and featured on the Hospitalityhousesouthking.org website.
Tickets are available for purchase online at this website.
The Rainier Chapter of the Brewery Collectibles Club of America will be holding its spring show this Saturday, Feb. 20th at the Masonic Temple at 2208 S 223rd Street in Des moines, next door to the fire station.
The show runs from 9am until 1pm.
This is a meeting where beer lovers can trade collectibles, get items appraised or just check out cool old beer-related stuff and get thirsty for um…beer.
“Breweriana” members collect everything from cans and labels, to caps, taps, and even matchbooks. Walk-ins are welcome, and despite the adult beverage topic matter, all ages are welcome and encouraged to come. There will be lots of: signs, bottles, mirrors, neons, glasses, steins, labels, coasters and more, including classic northwest stuff from Rainier, Heidelberg, Olympia, Brew 66, Lucky Lager, and much more.
According to a press release:
Cans, Glasses, calenders, tap knobs, umbrellas, you never know what will show up!
We will be having an auction as usual and will have many items to win, including the chance to win any of these cans.
If you have an item to sell or wish to get an unofficial appraisel, bring your items on down!
BTB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a “Wonderful Rambler looking for new owners” priced at an affordable $274,950.
This is a 3-bedroom, 1-bath home built in 1954 with some recent renovations. It is located in the Gregory Heights neighborhood of Burien.
Here are the details:
WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, Feb. 22nd, from 1pm to 4pm.
WHERE: 16012 10th Ave SW • Burien • 98166
INFO:
- List Price: $274,950
- Listing#: 23869
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1
- Fireplaces: 1
- Year Built: 1954
- 1 Garage-Attached
- Approximate House SqFt: 1,080
- Lot Square Footage: 7,620
Interior Features:
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Site Features:
- Cable TV
- Fenced-Partially
- Nat. Gas Available
- Outbuildings
Marketing Remarks:
Wonderful rambler looking for new owners.
Kitchen features custom cabinets, new granite countertops & deep stainless sink.
Remodeled ceramic bath, wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors & wood wrapped windows.
1-car garage with tons of extra storage, private yard & Cascade Mtn view.
One Year Home Warranty.
You won’t be disappointed, call me or your Realtor before it’s gone.
Directions:
- From First Ave South, go west on SW 160th, then South on 10th Ave SW.
- Home is on the left(east) side of street.
Click here to see the full, detailed listing.
Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses.
The Tyee Triumph Car Club will be displaying their classic Triumph cars at this year’s Poverty Bay Wine Festival on Saturday, March 6th.
“At last count it appears we will have 17 or 18 cars at the Landmark for display,” said club president John Gebert, who himself owns five Triumphs. “We plan to park them in the spaces at the front entrance of the building, leaving ample room for two lanes of traffic for the buses, handicapped, etc. Our plans are to have a club meeting 10am at my home in Des Moines, and then parade down Marine View to the Landmark Event Center so we can be ready for display by Noon.”
The LBC’s (aka Little British Cars) should stay in the parking lot until around 3pm.
Geber adds: “The majority of our members are buying tickets to participate in your Festival and looking forward to a great time. They are excited about the opportunity to display their cars as well as the drive to get there. Thanks for helping get the word out…the best way you could help us would be to provide a clear and sunny day…but, we’ll be there no matter!”
John tells us that the club currently has over 50 active members who all have at least one Triumph car in various states of repair and renovation.
“Of note, we pride ourselves on being a ‘driving’ club in which the majority of our cars are on the road and used regularly,” he said. “You won’t meet many members with ‘trailer queens’,” said John.
More info on the Tyee Triumph Club is available at their website.
To buy tickets for the Poverty Bay Wine Festival, click here, or visit CorkyCellars (206-824-9462), Des Moines Drug, and/or purchase directly from any Des Moines Rotary Club member. All proceeds go to the service projects of the Rotary Club of Des Moines.
(Photos courtesy the Tyee Triumph Club)
The Des Moines Marina will be holding an Open House on Saturday, Feb. 27th from 1pm to 4pm, in the parking lot adjacent to the Marina Office, in an effort to explain progress of the new bulkhead and other related projects.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Open House at the Des Moines Marina
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 27th from 1pm to 4pm
WHERE: Parking lot of the Marina, next to the main office.
INFO: Here’s a letter that was sent out by the Marina folks:
Dear Marina Neighbors and Friends,
You are cordially invited to an Open House for the North Marina Combined Projects on Saturday, February 27, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the parking lot adjacent to the Marina Office.
This will be an opportunity for you to take an up-close look at the progress that is being made on the construction of the new bulkhead (and other related projects), to meet project team members, and to enjoy some food with your neighbors and friends.
We hope you will mark your calendar today!
Thanks,
Joe Dusenbury, Harbormaster/Project Manager
Doreen Torseth, Contract Administrator
City of Des Moines Marina
206-824-5700
Longtime area residents Doug Shadel and Pam and Guy Harper have written a historical book about Three Tree Point, which is being released March 8th by Arcadia Publishing.
This new book, which is priced at $21.99, includes more than 200 vintage photographs chronicling the history of Burien’s beachfront community, and these good creative folks have been working hard on this project for well over a year.
We hope to be doing in-depth interviews with the authors soon, along with publishing some excerpts and photos from the book.
There will most certainly be a local book signing soon, so stay tuned to The Waterland Blog for updates.
Click below to pre-order the book online through Amazon.com:
Here’s the press release, sent out by Arcadia Publishing on Tuesday, Feb. 16th:
Discover the History of Three Tree Point
New Book Traces the History of the Point Through Vintage ImagesNew from Arcadia Publishing and local authors Doug Shadel and Pam and Guy Harper, is Three Tree Point. This latest volume of the Images of America series is filled with more than 200 vintage images chronicling the history of Three Tree Point.
Three Tree Point is a prominent peninsula on the eastern shore of Puget Sound about 14 miles south of Seattle. Its name came from three massive fir trees that stood on the north side of the point at the beginning of the 20th century. The area remained largely undeveloped until 1903 when the Three Tree Point Company began marketing the community as a place to build summer homes. Seattle’s business elite built houses at the point to take advantage of the beach lifestyle for which it has become known. Over the years, Three Tree Point and its 2.5 miles of waterfront emerged as one of the Northwest’s most unique residential communities. Its history is a diverse mixture of family life, unusual characters, Fourth of July celebrations, shipwrecks, fishing derbies, and storytelling.
Highlights of Three Tree Point:
- Includes a Pulitzer Prize winning photo.
- Features never before published images including some from Asahel Curtis.
- Tells stories of the Point from shacks to mansions and residents past and present.
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com.
Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com.
And here’s Amazon’s description (Click here to order: “Three Tree Point (Images of America)”
Product Description
Three Tree Point is a prominent peninsula on the eastern shore of Puget Sound about 14 miles south of Seattle. Its name came from three massive fir trees that stood on the north side of the point at the beginning of the 20th century. The area remained largely undeveloped until 1903 when the Three Tree Point Company began marketing the community as a place to build summer homes. Seattle’s business elite built houses at the point to take advantage of the beach lifestyle for which it has become known. Over the years, Three Tree Point and its 2.5 miles of waterfront emerged as one of the Northwest’s most unique residential communities. Its history is a diverse mixture of family life, unusual characters, Fourth of July celebrations, shipwrecks, fishing derbies, and storytelling.About the Author
Pam and Guy Harper’s families have been residents of Three Tree Point for generations, and the couple has an intimate knowledge of the history, culture, and lifestyles of the people who have lived there. Doug Shadel is also a resident of Three Tree Point and an author of five previous books on a variety of topics. Numerous residents of the point generously contributed to this book by donating pictures from their personal collections.
Together with the King County Sheriff’s Office, Burien and SeaTac 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: Initial meeting is 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
The Museum of Flight is holding an Engineering Fair this weekend, and the one event that stood out to us was the 15th Annual Popsicle Bridge Contest, which is scheduled to take place Saturday, Feb. 13th from 8am to 5pm.
High School engineering students will be busy creating sturdy (and perhaps not-so-sturdy) bridges made entirely of Popsicle sticks and white glue, which to us sounds like a lot of fun (especially if they have to eat a lot of Popsicles beforehand to prepare).
Here are the details:
WHAT: Engineering Fair & the 15th Annual Popsicle Bridge Contest
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 13th from 8:00am-5:00pm
WHERE: William M. Allen Theater at the Museum of Flight, located at 9404 East Marginal Way South in Seattle; Phone: 206.764.5720
INFO: From the Museum of Flight’s website:
The Younger Member Forum of the American Society of Civil Engineers will put on a competition of bridges built using only Popsicle sticks and white glue. Each year teams of high school students from local schools build bridges that are strong, efficient, as well as aesthetically pleasing. The bridges will be judged and then tested to failure with a hydraulic press. Be sure to be in the room as each bridge snaps and broken Popsicle sticks fly everywhere. At 12:00 noon the winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded.
In the Museum’s Side Gallery, the Puget Sound Engineering Council will celebrate the annual National Engineers Week with an Engineering Fair. Local chapters of national societies representing the entire span of engineering disciplines will staff booths all day where those interested in engineering careers can learn more about the exciting opportunities available. Several university engineering departments and student clubs will also be represented.
Here’s a video about the Popsicle bridge competition:
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WLB Real Estate Sponsor Prudential Northwest’s featured Open House for this week is a one-of-a-kind, classic and chic Seahurst sound view home priced at $449,000.
Here are the details
WHEN: Open House will be this Sunday, Feb. 14th, from 1pm to 4pm
WHERE: 15434 22nd Ave SW • Burien • 98166
INFO:
- List Price: $449,000
- Listing#: 10823
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.50
- Fireplaces: 1
- Year Built: 1926
- Approximate House SqFt: 1,720
- Lot Square Footage: 7,847
Interior Features:
- Bath Off Master
- Dining Room
- Dble Pane/Strm Windw
- French Doors
- Skylights
- Vaulted Ceilings
Site Features:
- Cable TV
- Deck
- Fenced-Partially
- Outbuildings
- Sprinkler Syste
Marketing Remarks:
Classy, Chic & Charming, this one-of-a-kind sound view home is located on a quiet street in the desirable Seahurst neighborhood.
This home features an absolutely stunning remodeled master bedroom/bath suite that looks out on an exquisite sound and mountain view from its huge sunfilled windows.
The newly remodeled entertainment deck is fabulous for those sunny day barbecues or relaxing with your morning coffee.
This home has amazing street appeal.
Directions: From 1st Avenue South, head West on SW 152nd, then South on 22nd Ave. SW. Home is on the left.
Click here to see the full, detailed listing.
Click here to view all of Prudential Northwest’s Open Houses
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.
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.
The 2010 Des Moines Arts Commission’s Waterland Music Series continues with a performance by “Sirens Trio” of the Oregon Chamber Players at the Highline Community College Music Department at 7pm on Tuesday, Feb. 23rd.
The chamber music performance will be preceded by a very special performance by the Parkside Elementary School Orchestra.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Waterland Music Series featuring “Sirens Trio”
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 23rd at 7pm
WHERE: Highline Community College (2400 S. 240th Street, Des Moines, WA) in the Artist-Lecture Center (Building 7).
COST: The entire evening of music is only $15/adult or just $5/student. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department, 1000 220th St. and Des Moines Florist, 721 S. 219th in Des Moines. Tickets will also be available at the door. Call the Des Moines Parks & Recreation at (206) 870-6527 for ticketing or concert information.
INFO: The venue is an intimate setting with ample parking.
The evening will begin with a short 15-20 minute program provided by the Parkside Orchestra from the Parkside Elementary School in Des Moines. This concert is hosted by the City of Des Moines Arts Commission and the Highline Community College Music Department.
Single tickets are available for $15/adult and $5/student (elementary-college). Group discounts are available. For $30 patrons may request any combination of three tickets for the remaining Waterland performances. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department, 1000 220th St. and Des Moines Florist, 721 S. 219th in Des Moines. Tickets will also be available at the door. Call the Des Moines Parks & Recreation at (206) 870-6527 for ticketing or concert information.
The Sirens Trio was formed in 2005 by three professional musicians who loved performing together and bringing enjoyable and exciting chamber music to audiences. The evening will delight you with the sounds of Rebecca Olson, flute, Victoria Raez, oboe and Maria Manza , piano.
These musicians have continued that tradition of delightful music-making in such diverse venues as The Old Church in Portland, the Brookings Chamber Music Series, The Magenta Theater, and Oregon State University.
Erin Sneller from Oregon State University writes: “Thank you for performing on our Music à la Carte concert series. Your chamber trio delighted our audience! The repertoire you performed was an enjoyable mix of traditional and contemporary, and your interesting comments about the compositions really enhanced the experience for our listeners. I sincerely hope that the Sirens are up for a return engagement in the near future! BRAVO! ”
Jaynie Roberts, the Artistic Director of the Magenta Theater Company says, “…I just wanted to tell you how lovely the concert was tonight. Such beautiful music floating through the air – it was just delightful! I have never heard our piano sound so lovely before! ….The ambiance you created in the auditorium was exquisite. So very, very charming… Thank you for a delightful evening! The Sirens are amazing!!”
The final concert in this series will be Cul An Ti (Celtic Music) on Tuesday, April 20, 2010.
Series information is available at www.desmoineswa.gov/artscommission.
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More information, including audio samples, available at the Sirens Trio website here.
State Representatives Dave Upthegrove and Tina Orwall, both Democrats from Des Moines, along with Senator Karen Keiser (D-Kent), will host a Community Jobs Forum on Saturday, Feb. 20th from 10am to Noon at the Kent City Hall.
Stepping out of the traditional “town hall” format, the three lawmakers put together a Community Jobs Forum to give constituents an opportunity to connect with state and nonprofit agencies that do job placement, training, counseling, and similar services.
Legislators will speak briefly about state efforts to spur job creation and get the economy back on track. The rest of the event will be free time for attendees to visit tables from the participating agencies and speak one-on-one with the legislators.
Here are the details:
WHAT: 33rd District Community Jobs Forum
Rep. Tina Orwall
WHEN: Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
WHERE: Kent City Hall – Council Chambers, located at 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent
WHO: 33rd District legislators: Rep. Dave Upthegrove, Rep. Tina Orwall and Sen. Karen Keiser.
Confirmed participating agencies include:
- WorkSource
- Port Jobs
- Highline CC
- Green River CC
- Renton Technical College
- The Veterans Conservation Corps
- US Census Bureau
This Community Jobs Forum is a free event, and all South King County job seekers are encouraged to attend.
The 33rd Legislative District includes SeaTac, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and parts of Kent and Tukwila.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Waldref at (360) 786-7201 or Waldref.Jennifer@leg.wa.gov.
Boy Scout Troop #375 will be holding their annual Fish Dinner on Friday Feb. 19th, from 5pm – 7pm at St Francis of Assisi in Burien.
The troop will be barbecuing Sockeye Salmon and serving fresh Dutch Oven desserts – all for just $10!
Here are the details:
WHAT: Boy Scout Troop #375’s annual Fish Dinner
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 19th from 5pm – 7pm
WHERE: St. Francis of Assisi Hall, located at 15226 21st Avenue SW in Burien.
COST: Just $10!
INFO: For more information, contact kgd2418@yahoo.com, or visit the Troop’s website here.
Troop #375 serves boys in areas including Des Moines, Normandy Park, Burien, White Center and West Seattle. For more information, check out their website here.
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