Events Calendar

Upcoming Events & Announcements

Wednesday, May 14

King County Water Land Resources- Attend this important meeting and learn about long-awaited water improvements for Hicks Lake. 6:30 - 8:30p.m. White Center Pizza, 10231 16th Ave. S.W. (meeting room)

Free Pizza. For information, call Dick Thurnau (206) 244-4558.

Saturday, May 17

"Junque Sale"--- The Olde Burien Merchant's Association. Items set out on Friday & Sunday as well, depending on weather and schedules. Saturday is rain or shine. Accepting donations.

Wednesday, May 21

Poet Laureate Luncheon--Wesley Homes Foundation, 815 S. 216th St., Des Moines. Washington State's new Poet Laureate, Samuel Green, will laud a gathering of generous donors. His friend and colleague, the Irish poet Tony Curtis, will join Green. 206- 870-1331.

Farmers Markets

Burien Farmers Market-Thursdays. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 10th Avenue Southwest between Southwest 151st Street and Southwest 152nd Street. Through Oct. 9.

Gardening

Burien Master Gardener Clinics-Burien Library, 14700 6th Ave. S.W. Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Also at Herr Garden Center, 107 S.W. 160th St., Burien. Wednesdays. 1-4 p.m. Free. Get answers to general gardening questions, bring a sample of a diseased plant for diagnosis and treatment recommendations, have an insect identified. Learn the least toxic ways to treat diseases and pests.

Education

Wednesday, May 21st - Super Valuable SBDC Class - 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. At 23835 Pacific Hwy., S. (the SBDC's Building). The cost is $69 for three hour session. Lean how to manage your website at the super valuable SBDC class. Business Website Strategy. Sign-up is easy! Pre-registration is required. Send email to Zsiegl@highline.edu or call 206 878-3710, X5151 to register.

Highline Community College

Highline Community College's Science Seminar returns for Spring Quarter with a full line-up of programs on the scientific world.

May 16: "Learning and Technology" - Marc Lentini

May 23: "Escher: The Art, The Mathematics" - Ed Morris

May 30: To be announced

June 6: "The Fourth Annual Chemistry Show"-John Pfeffer and special guest

Science Seminar is held in Building 3, room 102 on Highline's main campus. Admission is free

The Small Business Development Center, at Highline College, will offer a three-hour class on website strategy from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday May 21st. The Center, located at 23835 Pacific Highway S. requires pre-registration for the $69 class. "This seminar has been a major hit with business owners and entrepreneurs. Businesses want their websites to produce more leads," said Zev Siegl, SBDC advisor.

For more information or to sign up, contact Zsiegl@highline.edu or call 206-878-3710 ex 5151.

Highline Medical Center

Total Joint Replacement Seminar--Thursday, May 29. 6-7:30p.m. Cedar Wing, third floor of main campus, 16251 Sylvester Road S.W., Burien. Free. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres provided. Registration is required. To register, call 206-988-5793, Monday-Friday.

Hospice volunteer training-Highline Hospice at the Specialty Campus, 12844 Military Rd. S., Tukwila, is recruiting caring, compassionate people interested in supporting terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers provide patient support and companionship, caregiver respite, bereavement support, or office help. Comprehensive training provided. Contact Michele Fawcett-Long, Volunteer Coordinator, 206-439-9095.

Religion

First Baptist Church-Fantastic Friday Family Fun Night, 7 p.m. 22415 19th Ave. S., Des Moines. Potluck dinner followed by family activities for kids and adults. Free and open to the public. For information call 206-878-3972.

Hope Christian Fellowship-Free clothing. Sundays 3-5 p.m. At 1005 S.W. 152nd St. and 10th St. SW, Burien. For information, call 206-246-6718 or visit www.hope-christian.net.

Lake Burien Presbyterian Church-"Kaleidoscope." Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. 15003 14th Ave. S.W., Burien. Dinner followed by family activities. $4 per person, ages 12 and under free with adult family member. For information call 206-242-6023.

McMicken Heights Baptist Church-- Sunday, June 1st "Understanding Islam." 6 p.m. 3754 South 172nd St., SeaTac. John Hoeldtke, president of Flame Ministries, will be the speaker. This meeting is free and wheelchair accessible. Open to all denominations and creeds. Call (206) 248-3340 to reserve your seat.

Fundraisers

Grace Lutheran MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) annual parking lot sale. May 24. 9a.m.-5 p.m. Rain or shine. Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 24th Ave. S., Des Moines.

Northwest Center Donation Drop-Off-Saturdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Burien Grocery Outlet, 236 S.W. 152nd St. All donations tax deductible. For more information, go to www.nwcenter.org or call 206-691-2588.

Reunions

Marvista Elementary School-Looking for Marvista alumni who attended from the late 1950s to the 1980s. E-mail your name, address, phone number, and years attended to theweisone@mac.com or call 206-234-8396.

Highline High School Class of 1953-- 55th Year Reunion. Sept. 5. 5-11 p.m. Tukwila Doubletree Guest Suites, 16500 Southcenter Parkway. Call Robbie Howell 206-948-8227 or email robbieh@windermere.com.for more details.

Highline High School Class of 1988-20th Year Reunion. Sept. 13. Normandy Park Cove. www.highline1988.com for details.

Family Activities

Goodie Gumdrops game night-Fridays, 5-7 p.m. Games for all ages. 816 S.W. 152nd St. For information, 206-838-1099.