Non-profits

Nomination forms for awards to be given at Discover Burien’s annual Awards Dinner and silent auction fundraiser are due by 3 p.m.,Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Nomination forms can be found online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/58NTV8F or http://www.discoverburien.com/events/events-burien-winter.php. Sponsored in part by Waste Management of Washington and Re/Max All City.

The event is March 2 at the Burien Community Center 14700 6th Avenue SW, from 6 – 10 p.m.. Money raised will support the continued efforts “To create and sustain a vibrant Burien business community through promotions and education" -Discover Burien Mission Statement.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $50 at the door. Tables seating 8 can be purchased for $240 in advance. Sponsorships are available at the Gold, Silver, Table, Auction Table and Swag Bag levels. Contact Debra George for information debrageorgemi@aol.com .

Auction items are now being accepted. Donation forms are available on the Discover Burien website, http://www.discoverburien.com/pdf/AUCTION%20PROCUREMENT%20FORM.pdf

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Burien Arts’ Fourth Annual Classic Jazz Festival on Saturday March 10th from 3pm-10pm will offer a Big Program at its' new location, The Landmark Event Center in Des Moines.

There will be more music with eleven bands participating in two music venues, and more styles of music including Straight Ahead Jazz classics, early and mid -20thcentury jazz styles, from Dixieland, Gypsy Jazz and Western Swing to Big Band Swing.

This great jazz experience includes: Concerts, Dancing, Food and Drink, and Jam Sessions! The bands include:

• Del Rey & Matt Weiner (www.hobemianrecoreds.com)\
• Echoes of Harlem Orchestra
• Gail Pettis (www.gailpettis.com)
• Glenn Crytzer & His Syncopators (www.syncopators.net)
• Holotradband (www.holotraband.com)
• The Jangles (www.janglesband.com)
• Jennifer Scott Trio (www.jeffiferscott.ca)
• Mount Rainier High School Jazz Band (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9GU9oAQ6dI)
• Pearl Django (www.pearldjango.com)
• Susan Pascal with Greta Matassa (www.susanpascal.com and www.gretamatassa.com)
• Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band. (www.uptownlowdownjazz.com)

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Each year, Gold Star is a much anticipated awards celebration and fundraiser to benefit the Foundation, which is the only non-profit organization supporting all schools in the Highline School District.

The Foundation directly supports students in our district in areas where state funding cannot, through grants for classroom innovation, funding for arts programming, help for students in need with sports participation fees, a substantial college scholarship program, and more. In eleven years since the Foundation began, it has given over $1,000,000 in funds to programs and students in Highline Public Schools.

Below is a list of important Gold Star Related Events and Programs

GOLD STAR AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2012 Gold Star Awards in the following categories:
• Outstanding Teacher
• Outstanding Administrator
• Outstanding Alumnus
• Outstanding Volunteer
• Outstanding Classified Employee (non-certified staff)

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Rebecca M. Pratt takes her readers to Africa, Central America and the United States to bring awareness to the needs around the world and stimulate people to help those who are suffering in “Inspired To Action: How Following the Promptings of Your Heart Can Change the World” (ISBN 1466409029).

Pratt shares her experiences and challenges in her own walk with God to inspire readers to trust God in the unseen.

She brings her readers into the lives of those suffering and hurting., and she shares about being faced with unbelievable decisions that will change the outcome of hundred of children’s lives in Africa, . Her book will challenge readers’ faith as they reflect on their own personal walks with God.

“You will be challenged to live your life purposefully and to embrace the concept that we each have the ability to make a huge difference in the world as we say yes to all that God may prompt us to walk forward in,” Pratt says. “In return, we will live this amazing, empowered and fulfilling life like we have never experienced.”

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Global to Local (G2L), an unprecedented public-private partnership focused on addressing health disparities in the cities of SeaTac and Tukwila is hosting an open house event Wednesday, Jan. 18th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Family Resource Center, 4040 S. 188th St., Suite 100 in SeaTac.

Following its conceptualization in 2009, G2L has brought together public health experts, private health-care providers, and global health specialists to improve the health of underserved populations in King County.

These organizations came together to implement a multi-year commitment to provide resources such as staffing and funding to develop local programs that will help improve health among some of the most underserved populations in the County.

At the Jan. 18th open house, Global to Local staff and leadership will introduce G2L’s new space, highlight 2011 accomplishments, take a short tour of the HealthPoint Community Clinic upstairs and share information with community members and elected officials.

B-Town’s Recovering Youth in Motion is taking a break for the Christmas season.

The group normally holds a monthly fun gathering in Burien for youth recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.

There will be no gathering in December but the group plans a fun event to kick off the new year in January. When a date and place are determined, the Times/News and Highlinetimes.com will provide details. Stay tuned.

B-Town’s activities are now highlighted on the National Recovery Month community events website.

The Windermere Foundation recently donated $1000 each to three local non-profits. Here are the details from Bruce Bright with the Windermere Foundation:

The Windermere Foundation receives money from each Agent when an Agent Closes a Real Estate transaction. Our Burien Office pools our money with 6 other Windermere Offices, 2 in Federal Way, 2 in Renton, 1 in Kent and 1 in Maple Valley.

In October the 7 Offices put on an Oktoberfest Event at Fairwood Golf Course and we raised $15,000 to go to the Foundation. In our group of 7 Offices it is all Volunteers, no one gets paid, so it is all to the Foundation. This was our 3rd Event, like this. We started doing the Events 3 years ago because we have not raised as much money because of the poor Real Estate Market. We needed to do something extra to help out the Organizations we give Grants to. We also do a Spring Grant.

Our Burien Office is giving Grants of $1000 each to Hospitality House in Burien, Victory Outreach in Burien, and Angle Lake Family Resource Center in SeaTac.

Here is some additional information on the Hospitality house grant:

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Burien Goodwill’s Job Training and Education Center, located at 1031 SW 128th Street, will register people for free classes until December 12. The eight-week session runs from January 3 through February 23, 2012.
Classes fill up fast, and sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis!
The center will offer the following classes:
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Basic Computers: Introductory classes for people with little or no computer skills.
Computer Basics
Computer Basics for ESOL
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Online Job Search
GED Preparation
Basic/Intermediate Math
Customer Service
Citizenship Preparation
Writing for School and Work
Open Computer Lab
Open lab time for help with career related activities, practicing computer skills, or practicing English skills using Rosetta Stone.
For class availability and enrollment information, contact the center at 206-957-1026.
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Thanksgiving came early for the operators of the Evergreen Community Aquatic Pool in White Center on Friday, Nov. 18 when King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the pool will receive a $70,521 Youth Sports Facilities grant.

Butch Lovelace of the King County Parks Department said the grant money will go toward improving the pool’s heating system, the center’s largest expense.

“It will greatly reduce their cost of energy,” Lovelace declared. “It will go a long ways to making them more sustainable.”

Starfire Sports in Tukwila also received a $60,000 grant for their indoor sports fields.

Highline Public Schools received a $20,000 grant for Moshier Park Field in Burien.

Matching fund grants totaling $685,185 that will help build new sports complexes, playgrounds, an equestrian center and a rowing facility were announced today by Constantine.

“Through these grants we can support the kind of activities that promote good health, build self-esteem, and teach teamwork,” said Executive Constantine.

SeaTac resident Joe Van received the honor of the Advocacy and Civic Leaders Award as one of the unsung heroes who works behind the scenes to make Washington a better place. The third annual Molina Healthcare of Washington Community Champions Awards Dinner took place Thursday, October 27.

Seven everyday heroes were honored for their extraordinary service and civic contributions. Each honoree received a grant to be given to an organization of their choosing and a Molina Healthcare of Washington Community Champions Award trophy, named in honor of Molina Healthcare’s physician founder, Dr. C. David Molina.

“Molina Healthcare is excited to honor everyday heroes in our community like Joe Van,” said Glen Bogner, president of Molina Healthcare of Washington. “Joe’s commitment to helping marginalized children in the SeaTac area is truly inspirational.”

Van has almost singlehandedly planned, collected, organized and distributed backpacks and school supplies to more than 1,300 students each year at the Back to School Resource Fair.