Madi’s Steakhouse Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting will be Friday, Oct. 20
The Grand Opening of Madi’s Steakhouse and Fine Dining – located where Scotch & Vine used to be – will be Friday, Oct. 20 at the restaurant at 22341 Marine View Drive S. “We are thrilled to be a part of the Des Moines Waterland community," said Mica Purcell, Owner. "We chose Des Moines for its highly dynamic neighborhood. This community is comprised of families and residents who desire simple and delicious food, paired with extraordinary service. We are very much looking forward to serving our guests here in Des Moines.” Come celebrate the Grand Opening with Mayor Matt Pina cutting a ...
Get Disco Fever at annual Bayside Brunch fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 5
Put on your Boogie Shoes for this year's 18th annual Bayside Brunch DISCO FEVER at Anthony's Homeport in Des Moines, coming Sunday, Nov. 5 from 9:30 a.m. – Noon! The Des Moines Legacy Foundation will fill the first floor of the restaurant with disco balls, disco music and Shake Your Booty fun activities...all to benefit programs for seniors and youth in our community! Complimentary champagne and mimosas, an Anthony's executive chef Blame It on the Boogie Brunch Buffet, your ticket for our Saturday Night Fever Heads or Tails Raffle, Shake Your Groove Thang Costume Contest, Hot Stuff Restaurant Board, reserved seating and ...
North Hill Community Club holds Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum
By Katalia Alexander With elections coming up quickly, many Des Moines citizens are in the process of trying to figure out who to vote for. To help with this process, several community organizations have decided to host community forums to allow citizens of Des Moines to meet the candidates and hear their positions on important issues. One such forum was held at the North Hill Community Club on Tuesday, October 10. At the forum, each candidate gave a five minute statement about their background, positions, and reasons for running for office. After, attendees had the opportunity to meet the candidates and ask ...
Local Boy Scouts have completed Des Moines’ Barnes Creek Trail Project
The Barnes Creek Trail project has been completed, and here's a first-hand account of it courtesy Boy Scout Joel Mensonides: I and other boys in my troop collaborated and conspired with city employees Brandon Carver, Dan Brewer, Councilman Rob Back and with the particular blessing of Mayor Matt Pina to complete this .36 of a mile trail. With much labor and pain and while dealing with various troubles and toil - we persisted in finishing - after 6 individual Eagle service projects over a 10 month period. It's a trail hacked from nothing – now of particular pleasantness. I have observed people ...
UPDATE: Mount Rainier Pool refurbishment runs into clogs & snags
The Mount Rainier Pool refurbishment project is underway after encountering some unforeseen issues that required repair before reopening. Officials say that when replacing the pool liner and tile surfaces this summer, severe corrosion was found in the buried drain lines and circulation piping and the mortar bedding was found to be failing. The piping had to be replaced. Despite the challenges that the unknown issues presented, the repairs are moving forward. [caption id="attachment_62928" align="aligncenter" width="490"] When the drain pipe was exposed by removal of the pool shell, major blockage by corrosion was discovered. Unrestricted flow through the 8” pipe is required to reopen the ...
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Backwards.
by Dave Markwell The other day I put my underwear on backwards. This was not super-unusual. I will often, in my morning haste, put the wrong foot in the wrong leg hole. Typically, I discover this error immediately and fix it. This day, I did not. I spent the first half of my day with my boxers backwards and only discovered this mix-up when nature called and my fly hole was missing. As I pondered how this could have happened, I recounted my morning, getting dressed with a flurry of thoughts and plans and ideas racing through my mind and somehow missed ...
After many years of ‘Feel Good Fridays,’ Dave Markwell’s new book is out
After many years of “Feel Good Fridays,” a definitive collection of Dave Markwell's weekly column for The Waterland Blog has been compiled and is AVAILABLE for your reading delight! Through the years, Dave has chronicled the lives of his kids, dogs, and the challenges and joys of parenthood and human-hood, as well as his search for “answers” to the often murky questions of the heart. “Meaning of life” questions about purpose and value and love and struggle and time are explored with an open-minded curiosity and a wide-eyed marvel at the richness of our shared human experience. This collection of words and ideas ...
REVIEW: BAT’s ‘Ben Butler’ is witty and eye-opening & worth drive to Burien
[caption id="attachment_117900" align="aligncenter" width="490"] At left, Major Cary (Dave Tucker) of the Confederate State of Virginia demands that Major Benjamin Butler (Michael Mendonsa) of the Union Army return escaped slaves while Lieutenant Kelly (center) looks on in Burien Actors Theatre’s comedy-historical drama Ben Butler about slavery, politics and the Civil War, which runs through Oct. 22. Photo by Michael Brunk / nwlens.com[/caption] [caption id="attachment_117901" align="aligncenter" width="490"] From left to right, the slave Shepard Mallory (Sharif Ali) tries to avoid being shot by Lieutenant Kelly (Mark Fox) during a misunderstanding while Major Benjamin Butler (Michael Mendonsa) recovers his balance in Burien Actors ...
Seattle Southside Chamber: The Employee Experience
By Andrea H. Reay CEO/President Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce A lot of attention has been placed on the “Customer Experience”- (CX). Simply put the Customer experience (CX) is the product of an interaction between an organization and a customer over the duration of their relationship. Business owners and companies spend a great deal of capital on enhancing the customer experience; developing and investing in systems and technology to ensure the experience is positive and the relationship sustaining. However, many companies and organizations have failed to invest in the Employee Experience (EX) and we are beginning to see the evidence of that as ...
The 2017 Des Moines ‘Dollars for Scholars’ are headed off to college!
The 2017 Des Moines Dollars for Scholars are off to college and the Board and Donors wish the scholarship winners all the success as they begin their pursuits in higher education. 2017 Des Moines Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Winners are: Front row: Kimberly Le, Mihret Haile, Kaye Jenkins, Sterling Smith, Bryanna Bui Back row: Lesley Baeza, Michelle Nguyen, Nina Flack, Jennifer Khuc, Amanda Whitesitt, Vivian Babcock, Francisco Felix, Sophie Rock, Damanjot Kaur, Kiani Christian Photo by David Sharpe: [email protected] Des Moines Dollars for Scholars Donors are: Des Moines/Normandy Park Rotary Des Moines Yacht Club First Mates State Farm Insurance Southwest Seattle Business and Professional Women Ms. Geraldine ...
Madi’s Steakhouse Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting will be Friday, Oct. 20
The Grand Opening of Madi’s Steakhouse and Fine Dining – located where Scotch & Vine used to be – will be Friday, Oct. 20 at the restaurant at 22341 Marine View Drive S. “We are thrilled to... [Read more]
Get Disco Fever at annual Bayside Brunch fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 5
Put on your Boogie Shoes for this year’s 18th annual Bayside Brunch DISCO FEVER at Anthony’s Homeport in Des Moines, coming Sunday, Nov. 5 from 9:30 a.m. – Noon! The Des Moines Legacy Foundation... [Read more]
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A message from Matt Mahoney for Des Moines City Council
Dear Des Moines Residents, My name is Matt Mahoney and I am a candidate for Des Moines City Council Position 7. Since my wife Beverly (Bev) and I made the decision to run for office in December of 2016... [Read more]
North Hill Community Club holds Des Moines City Council Candidate Forum
By Katalia Alexander With elections coming up quickly, many Des Moines citizens are in the process of trying to figure out who to vote for. To help with this process, several community organizations have... [Read more]
Local Boy Scouts have completed Des Moines’ Barnes Creek Trail Project
The Barnes Creek Trail project has been completed, and here’s a first-hand account of it courtesy Boy Scout Joel Mensonides: I and other boys in my troop collaborated and conspired with city employees... [Read more]
A message from Matt Pina for Des Moines City Council
From Advertiser Matt Pina: As a nearly life-long resident, you have honored me with the opportunity to serve my community as an elected official: first on the Highline School Board, and most recently as... [Read more]
UPDATE: Mount Rainier Pool refurbishment runs into clogs & snags
The Mount Rainier Pool refurbishment project is underway after encountering some unforeseen issues that required repair before reopening. Officials say that when replacing the pool liner and tile surfaces... [Read more]
Des Moines ‘Waterland Walk’ starts at Marina this Sunday, Oct. 15
From our friends at WABI Burien: DATE: This month’s Des Moines Waterland Walk is this Sunday, October 15th, starting at 11 a.m. TIME & PLACE: Walkers will be meeting at 11 a.m. near the fishing... [Read more]
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate Open Houses: New Westview Estates; Mod Georgetown Homes & Normandy Park Waterfront
WLB Real Estate Sponsor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate will be holding six Open Houses this weekend! The first two homes – open both Saturday & Sunday – are newly constructed... [Read more]
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Backwards.
by Dave Markwell The other day I put my underwear on backwards. This was not super-unusual. I will often, in my morning haste, put the wrong foot in the wrong leg hole. Typically, I discover this error... [Read more]
‘Burien Man’ arts fest SeaCompression coming to Burien this Saturday night
From our sister site The B-Town Blog: SeaCompression – an arts-centric fundraiser festival sometimes called ‘Burien Man’ – is returning to Burien this Saturday, Oct. 14, from 4 p.m. –... [Read more]
After many years of ‘Feel Good Fridays,’ Dave Markwell’s new book is out
After many years of “Feel Good Fridays,” a definitive collection of Dave Markwell’s weekly column for The Waterland Blog has been compiled and is AVAILABLE for your reading delight! Through... [Read more]
Celebrate new Transportation Gateway to City on Thursday, Oct. 12
Celebrate the new Transportation Gateway to the City in the Des Moines Activity Center on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at 3 p.m. Major funding partners will be honored including the Port of Seattle, the Transportation... [Read more]
Seattle Symphony performing FREE concert in Des Moines this Friday
The Seattle Symphony will perform its second annual FREE Community Concert at the Des Moines Beach Park Event Center Auditorium located at 22030 Cliff Avenue S.. this Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. “Come... [Read more]
‘Tip A Cop’ fundraiser for Special Olympics will be Saturday, Oct. 21
Please join the Des Moines, Normandy Park and Port of Seattle Police Departments for ‘Tip A Cop,’ a fundraiser for Special Olympics on Saturday, Oct. 21. Cops will be “serving” food (instead... [Read more]
Enjoy an Evening of Song at Des Moines United Methodist Church Sat., Oct. 21
Saltwater Music Series & Des Moines United Methodist Church present: An Evening of Song with Rachel Duval WHEN: Saturday, October 21, 2017 – 7pm WHERE: Des Moines United Methodist Church, 22225... [Read more]
Seattle Southside Chamber holding Celebration of Women event Oct. 25
The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce – the driving force of business for Southwest King County – announced that they will be holding a new event and initiative celebrating women in business and... [Read more]
FREE Job Fair will be held at Highline College on Wednesday, Oct. 18
Close to 60 local employers with full-time, part-time and temporary job opening will be represented at Highline College’s Fall Job Fair, set for Wednesday, Oct. 28. The event is free and open to the... [Read more]
Marina Development Community Meeting will be onboard boat Tuesday, Oct. 17
All are invited aboard the Argosy Cruise Boat ‘Goodtime II’ for a Marina Development Community Meeting dockside at the Des Moines Marina on Tuesday, Oct. 17. “The Goodtime II will provide... [Read more]
Open House for historic Van Gasken ‘Red House’ will be Saturday, Oct. 28
An Open House for the historic Van Gasken ‘Red House’ Property will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the house at 402 S. 222nd Street (map below). “Join the City of... [Read more]
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