Events Calendar

Announcements and Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 8

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

Southwest Seattle Business and Professional Women-- Last regular meeting of the season. Social time, 5:45 p.m. Meeting, 6:15 p.m. Mark Restaurant, 914 S.W. 152nd St. in Burien. The 2008-2009 officers will be installed and new members will be initiated. Call Jan at 206.244.7016 or email kbk.bpw@hotmail.com.

Friday, May 9

Annual Plant Sale- Des Moines Garden Club. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Manhattan Pharmacy, 17833 First Ave. S. in Normandy Park. Featuring annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetable starts, native plants, shrubs, trees, ground covers and garden related merchandise, all at bargain prices.

Saturday, May 10th

Annual Spring Fling-- 9: a.m.-4 p.m. United Methodist Church, 13015 1st Ave. S., Burien. Lunch served 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Come check out vendors, white elephant tables, gift baskets, baked goods and much more. Please bring a non-perishable food item to help stomp out hunger.

Burien Spring Stroll-- Taste of the work of talented artists plus food, wine, beer and arts-related events. Along S.W. 152nd in downtown and Olde Burien. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mark Restaurant & Bar 2nd Birthday Celebration--Features free birthday cake, no-cover live music, art and wine. Bargains on food and drink during the week before. 914 S.W. 152nd St. in Burien.

South Sound Opening Day-- Des Moines Yacht Club, south of Des Moines Marina. 12 p.m. Community Invited.

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.

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 9: "Going Green: Sustainable Economics"-Woody Moses, TM Sell and James Peyton

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.

Highline Medical Center

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

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.

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.

Fundraisers

Thursday, May 8

2nd Annual Night Out For The Cure-5:30-9 p.m. Normandy Park Community Club, 1500 S.W. Shorebrook Dr., Normandy Park. Team Bella's Broads is having a gathering for the 15th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, including dinner, gambling, auction and raffle. $50 per person or $75 per couple(cash or check only). For further information call Jill Judy at (206) 409-2692 or Tamara Judy at (206) 369-1714.

Northwest Center Donation DropOff--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.

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.

Senior Activities

Senior Rights Assistance-Volunteer specialists provide free legal and consumer information for persons over 55. Call 206-448-5720.

Services, classes and social events are offered at:

Burien Senior Program, 206-244-3686.

Des Moines Senior Activity Center, 206-878-1642.

SeaTac Senior Program, North SeaTac Park Community Center, 206-973-4680.

Tukwila Senior Citizen Center, 206-767-2323.

Call for schedules and registration if required.

At Your Library

Programs for all ages and interests are offered at:

Boulevard Park Library, 206-242-8662.

Burien Library, 206-243-3490.

Des Moines Library, 206-824-6066.

Library Connection @ South center, 206-242-6044.

Valley View Library, 206-242-6044.

Tukwila Library, 206-244.5410.

Woodmont Library, 253-839-0121.

Call for schedules and registration if required.