Join in the 'Running of the Flags' by running, walking or riding a Virtual 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, or Ultra Marathon course of your choosing anywhere in south King County, or heck – anywhere in the World – to celebrate our diverse and healthy communities. This ongoing event will RUN (and walk, ride, etc.) […]
Whether you are a business or simply a community member, What’s Up Des Moines is committed to keeping you in the loop and up to date on all the ways Des Moines is working toward creating a thriving community with community leaders and business leaders working in partnership. Here's a look at one of Des […]
The Senior Services Advisory Committee of Des Moines & Normandy Park will be holding a Shredding Event on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Des Moines Marina. Accepted Items: Paper (staples OK), such as receipts, bills, bank statements, cancelled checks File Folders Envelopes MASKS REQUIRED. Please stay in your […]
A Summit intended to bring together communities, researchers and policymakers to develop solutions that promote health and well-being in airport communities will be held this Friday, June 18, 2021, from 8 – 10 a.m. "If you want to learn about the health of a population, look at the air they breathe, the water they drink, and […]
Salon Michelle and Destination Des Moines are hosting another Des Moines City Cleanup event this Saturday, June 19, 2021. Volunteers are needed to help pick up garbage around the city in the downtown and marina district from 10 a.m. – Noon. Locations will be assigned based on number of volunteers and community need. To RSVP, […]
EDITOR'S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Seattle Southside Chamber, Renton Chamber and the Kent Chamber are teaming up to present the 2nd Annual 2021 PNW Economic Equity Summit virtually on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, beginning at 11 a.m. This […]
Lawmakers from the 33rd Legislative District will be holding a Town Hall meeting at 6 p.m. in Thursday, June 24, 2021. This is their chance to hear from constituents, as well as give updates on their work in Olympia on your behalf. The 33rd District includes Des Moines, Burien, SeaTac, Kent, and Normandy Park. WHO: […]
SPONSORED: Local financial firm Sunrise Financial Services is always looking for ways to add value to existing clients and the community they serve: A ‘Community Shred Day’ for friends, family, and neighbors – set for Saturday, June 26, 2021 – is a great way to help protect you from fraud and identity theft. This event […]
A Pop-Up Blood Donor Center is coming to Des Moines on Tuesday, June 29 and Wednesday; June 30, 2021: They say that kindness is love in action and we believe that donating blood is the very best example there is of the kindness of a stranger. Blood donations go to people we don't know and […]