Check Out A New Waterland Blog Feature For 2012: A Local ‘Coupons’ Page!

For 2012 we’re continuing to expand features on The Waterland Blog in order to better serve Des Moines, and today we’d like to introduce a brand spankin’ new Coupon Page! On this page... [Read more]

Des Moines Farmers Market Wraps Up ‘Best Season Yet’; Sales Up +30%!

The 2011 Des Moines Farmers Market wrapped up its “best season yet,” according to Market Board President Wayne Corey, with sales up +30% over last year. We here at The Waterland Blog are proud... [Read more]

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Book Now To Get Your Photos With Santa At Advertiser Photography By Steven

Imagine having photos with Santa without waiting in line at the mall or downtown in bad weather. This year it’s happening right here in Burien at Photography by Steven. You can call it a “virtual”... [Read more]

Here’s What Will Be Fresh At This Saturday’s Des Moines Farmers Market

Here’s what will be fresh at this Saturday’s Des Moines Farmers Market, which runs from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at South Marina Park: VENDOR Do you recognize the farm on the corner of the southern... [Read more]

Should Be A Very Sunny & Busy Weekend – Here’s Our List Of Goings-On

This weekend might possibly be the busiest one of 2011, packed full of numerous great events, entertainment, arts, live music and much more, so we’ve compiled a list of what we consider to be the... [Read more]

Piece Of World Trade Center Will Be At Saturday’s Des Moines Farmers Market

Here’s what will be fresh at this Saturday’s Des Moines Farmers Market, which runs from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at South Marina Park: HISTORY A piece of the World Trade Center destroyed in the... [Read more]

Celebrate Farmers Market Week With Special Awards Ceremony Saturday

Residents, shoppers, vendors and others (including YOU?) will be celebrating Farmers Market Week at this Saturday’s Des Moines Farmers Market, when the Washington State Farmers Market Association... [Read more]

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REMINDER: Des Moines United Methodist’s Swap Meet Is This Saturday!

REMINDER: WLB Advertiser Des Moines United Methodist Church will be holding a Community Swap Meet this Saturday, Aug. 6th, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. To sell your stuff at this swap meet, call 206-878-8301... [Read more]

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At Advertiser Zenith Holland Gardens, It’s Father’s Day All Weekend Long!

Advertiser and friend of the blog Zenith Holland Gardens will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday this coming weekend, Fathers Day weekend. “It’s always the best plant sale in the South end, all season... [Read more]

UPDATE: Record Crowds At Opening Day Of The Des Moines Farmers Market

UPDATE: Saturday’s Des Moines Farmers Market (we’re Sponsors) opened at South Marina Park on Saturday (June 4th), under sunny clear and crisp blue skies, with a record-setting crowd estimated... [Read more]

Here’s What To Expect At Saturday’s Farmers Market Grand Opening!

The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market officially opens its season this Saturday, June 4th at 10 a.m. at South Marina Park, and here’s a list of some of the things you can expect: Opening speeches... [Read more]

Farmers Market Begins Saturday; Manager Rikki Marohl Honored by City Council

Rikki Marohl by Ralph Nichols Sunshine and 70 degrees are forecast for the first Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market of the year this Saturday (June 4). But even this spring’s best weather yet likely... [Read more]

Southcenter Parkway To Be Closed For Construction Starting March 28th

As part of the City of Tukwila’s “Southcenter Access Project,” three major road closures will start on Monday, March 28th, and will not reopen until November, 2011. “The Southcenter Access... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Des Moines Farmers Market Celebrates Its First Five Years

On Dec. 10th, the Des Moines Farmers Market (we’re a Sponsor) held a celebration at the Des Moines Activity Center to celebrate its first five years. Attendees included volunteers (including board... [Read more]

Annual Tyee Holiday Bazaar Is This Saturday, Dec. 4th

Seems like everywhere you turn this time of year there’s another holiday bazaar, and this post is no exception – the annual Tyee Holiday Bazaar will be held this Saturday, Dec. 4th at the Tyee... [Read more]

Highline Historical Society’s Online Auction Opens: Great Gifts, Great Cause

The Highline Historical Society opened its annual fundraiser Online Auction, which includes lots of great deals on vacations, dining, entertainment, home and garden, local services, and yes, even a great... [Read more]

Local Grocery Store Workers Could Go On Strike This Week

[DISCLAIMER: Waterland Blog Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer is a member of the Directors and Writers Guilds of America, both unions that represent workers in the entertainment industry.] We learned recently... [Read more]

REMINDER: Annual Chili Cook-Off At Final Farmers Market This Saturday

The long season is coming to an end at the Des Moines Farmers Market, with the grand finale this Saturday, Oct. 30th, which will also include the annual Chili Cook-Off. This, its fifth year has been the... [Read more]

Get Your Knives Sharpened At Saturday’s Des Moines Farmers Market

Everyone seems to have a dull knife or two sitting around the house, collecting dust when it could be slicing and dicing – all the more reason to put this Saturday’s Des Moines Farmers Market on... [Read more]

Play With Your Food At Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

Come on down to the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market this Saturday between 10am and 2pm for one of our most popular events… Kid’s Day! The fun activities include: Zucchini races Vegetable... [Read more]