Para Los Nino's is a small grassroots community organization committed to its mission of fostering academic success for every Latino student through parent and community involvement.

  

  

Patti Gifford   Patti Gifford, a South End native, has been practicing real estate for over 17 years. During that time she has helped countless clients buy and sell their homes and made a number of new friends in the process. One of the things she loves is introducing people moving from outside the area to this amazing place we call home. 
    

Soroptimist International, South Seattle is an international volunteer organization for business & professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, locally & around the world. Soroptimist Int'l of Seattle South meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 12-1pm.

  

Georgia Trejo Locher, P.S. is a trial lawyer. She has exclusively represented individuals and families who have been seriously injured or harmed through no fault of their own. Before graduating from the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1991, Georgia was a registered nurse. 

  

  

 

Are you a member of Discover Burien? March with us in the 90th Annual Independence Day Parade. We want to show pride in our local business community. To be a part of our group, or for more information call our office at (206) 433-2882.

  

The City of Burien and the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce are excited to present the 90th Annual Burien Independence Day Parade, on Monday, July 4, 2011.
 

The Parade has gained a reputation as one of the most enjoyable and spirited community parades in the region. Community pride will shine with marching bands, energetic dance teams, elaborate floats and vintage autos! Downtown Burien boasts a charming mix of business, retail and restaurants, coupled with the impressive new Town Square and City Hall. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this longstanding Burien tradition.
 

The parade begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, July 4, 2011, at Ambaum Blvd. SW and SW 149th St. The route will head south on Ambaum, east on SW 153rd, north on 4th Ave. SW, then west on SW 152nd. 

 

To show your pride as a Burien community business member and be a part of our parade marching group, contact the Discover Burien office at (206) 433-2882 or email gina@discoverburien.com.

 

"This is a huge honor for everyone involved with The B-Town Blog, which was started as a hobby by Founder/Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer in Dec., 2007, then turned into a full-time business in 2008." Says Scott Schaefer on the

B-Town Blog.

"Now, we've been awarded the top prize in our category for the entire Pacific Northwest by our journalist peers, and we are humbled by this honor." 

 

Media outlets from across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana were nominated.

 

"We received more than 2,500 entries from dozens of media organizations throughout the region which were then reviewed and rated by out-of-state judges," reads the SPJ website.

 

"Congratulations to all of our 2010 SPJ award winners and to the editorial, design and production teams that helped make their work possible!"

 

According the their website, "The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation's most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry through the daily work of its nearly 10,000 members; works to inspire and educate current and future journalists through professional development; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press through its advocacy efforts."

 

 

  

Date: June 11 - 12, 2011

Time: 3pm Saturday - 8am Sunday
Location: Mt Rainier High School
Address: 22450 19th Avenue South,

Des Moines, WA 98198-7699
Contact: Bruce Bright
Email: brucebright@msn.com
Phone: 206.683.2222 

Opening Ceremony: Saturday June 11th - 2:00 PM
Closing Ceremony: Sunday June 12th - 8:00 AM

 

Thursday June 16 - Sunday June 19

SW 152nd Street in Downtown Burien

Join us for Carnival Days in Downtown Burien. Starts Thursday 3 pm to Close,

Friday 3 pm to Close,

Saturday 11 am to Close,

Sunday 11 am to Close.

 

Spring Carnival Days is part of Strawberry Festival and Father's Day Car Show

 

For more information visit our website at www.discoverburien.com/events

 

Or call Debra George at (206) 941-7199 

 

June 19, We've had upwards of 200 cars on display for this event which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 152nd between 4th SW and 8th SW and on 6th SW between 152nd and 153rd (all of which are closed off for the day).

 

A DJ will spin the sounds from the 50's / 60's. Also we will have a Chili Cook-Off.

 

For more information visit our website at www.discoverburien.com/events

 

Or call Debra George at (206) 941-7199 

 

The Official Sponsors of the Burien Father's Day Car Show:

            

 

The Thursday Burien Farmers Market, has on average 2,000- 2,500 visitors who pass by enjoying all the community has to offer. Don't miss the opportunity as a Discover Burien member to promote your business or service. Simply provide us with your businesses information brochures, pens or any fun hand outs you have along with a holder and we will display them at the  Discover Burien table for interested visitors. This a great way to get your business in front of customers for free.

 

For more information please contact Debra George at

(206) 941-7199