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Boy Scout Christmas Tree Recycle
Burien Eagles Parking Lot
920 S.W. 150th St.
Sat. & Sun., Jan. 2 & 3. At Ambaum/149th, watch for scouts waving yellow Christmas Tree Recycle signs. Boy Scout Troop 375 Christmas Tree Recycle will raise funds to help pay for scouts to attend Philmont Scout Ranch next summer. All scouts, regardless of their economic status, participate in all troop events, using funds generated from this fundraiser. Bring your unflocked trees and a $5 donation. Happy New Year!

Board of Commissioners of King County Water District 20
District Office
12606 1st Ave. S.
Meets first Wed. and third Tues. of each month. Call 206.243.3990 for information.

Burien Arts Gallery Ceramic and Acrylic Paintings Exhibit
826 S.W. 152nd St.
www.burienarts.org / 206.244.7808
Exhibit runs Thurs., Jan. 7–Sat., Jan. 30. Artist’s Reception: Fri., Jan. 8, 5–8 p.m. “Tell Your Story,” a ceramic exhibit by Washington Clay Arts Association, juried by Kristin Schimik and Garreth Schuh. Artists United artists Lorain Stowe and Tracy LeMoine will exhibit acrylic paintings. Gallery hours: Wed.–Sat., Noon–6 p.m.

Artist Amaranta Ibarra—Sandys Displays Paintings
Burien Community Center
14700 6th Ave. S.W.
206.988.3700
Through the end of Jan. in the Lobby Gallery. Trained in ceramics, Amaranta moved from Mexico City to Seattle 20 years ago. An artist and art teacher, she began working in water colors 3 years ago. Her series “Angels, Mermaids and other Demons” illustrate different stages of personal narrative. www.artmaranth.org. Community Center hours: Mon.–Thurs., 8:30–8 p.m.; Fri., 8:30–5 p.m.; Sat., 8–Noon.

Evergreen Pool Offers 'First Visit Free' for Adult Exercise
Evergreen Aquatics Center
606 S.W. 116th St.
Mon. and Wed. mornings, 8:30–9:30 a.m. and evenings, 7–8 p.m. No experience is necessary to participate in the classes. Water exercise classes are conducted in the shallow end of the pool and are low impact, combining cardio, toning, balance and flexibility. Classes are offered on a drop-in basis. After your first visit you can choose to pay daily rate of $6/adult, $5/senior or purchase a $55/adult, $45/senior 10 visit punch card. Also registration for Nov. swim lessons is happening now. Details: www.evergreenpool.org / 206.588.2297.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting
Highline United Methodist Church
13015 1st Ave. S.
www.oa.org
Mon. and Thurs., 10:30–11:30 a.m. Does food rule your life? We are a fellowship of people recovering from compulsive eating. No dues, weigh-ins or special food to buy. The only requirement is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Come join us! Info: Kathy 425.226.1464.

North Burien TOPS Meeting
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
11620 21st Ave. S.W.
Every Monday at 9:30 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is an encouraging support group. Members weigh in weekly. Open to all. Information: Lynette 206.243.9509.

Burien TOPS Meeting
Highline Christian Church, lower level
14859 1st Ave. S.
For entry, knock at door facing S. 150th St.
Every Monday evening. Weigh-in 5:30–6:20 p.m. and Meeting 6:30–7:30 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is an encouraging support group. More information: 206.372.8044.

Des Moines TOPS Meeting
Southminster Presbyterian Church
19834 8th Ave. S.
Every Tuesday morning. Weigh-in 9:00–9:25 a.m. and Meeting 9:30–10:30 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is an encouraging support group. Please join us on our journey to better health.

Burien TOPS Meeting
Glendale Lutheran Church
13455 2nd Ave. S.W.
Every Tuesday at 6:30–8 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is an encouraging support group. Members weigh in weekly. Information: Ruth 206.244.3059.

Tukwila Pantry Emergency Food Bank
Riverton Park United Methodist Church
3118 S. 140th St.
206.431.8293
www.tukwilapantry.org
Through community assistance with donations and financial support the Pantry can offer food, support and kindness to many in need in Tukwila, Burien and Boulevard Park. These contributions do more than just put food on plates. It is rewarding to see a community work together around a common goal. Contact us at anytime, leave a message and we will get back to you.

Highline Cancer Center Seeking Volunteers
Volunteers needed to work in the American Cancer Society (ACS) Cancer Resource Center, to help provide resources and support to cancer patients and their families. Volunteers are trained by the hospital and ACS, and then commit to working a 4-hour shift a week. This is a weekday-only, 6-month minimum commitment. If you are interested in learning more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Jessie Sanders at 253.207.5155 or jessie.sanders@cancer.org.

Highline Medical Center Grief Support Group
Highline Cancer Center-Meditation Room
16233 Sylvester Rd. S.W.
Meets every first & third Wednesday, 2–3 p.m. This is an ongoing, all year round, drop-in Grief Support Group. No registration necessary, just drop-in. All welcome. More information: 206.431.5373 x5400.

Southgate Garden Club Meeting
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Ave. S.
206.878.7478
Monthly meetings held on 3rd Wednesday evening of month. We will discuss the fall beauty in our landscapes and make a leaf decor project to brighten our homes.

Team Survivor Northwest Classes
Highline Cancer Center
Meditation Room
16233 Sylvester Rd. S.W., #110
Thursdays, 3–4 p.m. Team Survivor Northwest offers free fitness classes, let by Ann Ford, to all female cancer survivors. The mission of Team Survivor Northwest is to support women in their cancer recovery through empowering programs of physical activity and health education. www.teamsurvivornw.org.

Contract Bridge for Fun
Burien Community Center
14700 6th Ave. S.W.
Every Mon. from Noon–3 p.m. Beginners welcome. Questions: Meaghan at 206.988.3700.

Matt Griffin YMCA
Bilingual Play 'N Learn (Spanish)—Every Mon., 2–3 p.m. Bilingual play groups are organized for young children 0–5 years and the people who take care of them. Register at 206.244.5880 YMCA, 3595 188th St., SeaTac. Free to the community.

**ONGOING CALENDAR WITH NO EXPIRATION DATE

Religion
Transform Burien—Free clothing and non-perishable food. Sundays and Wednesdays. Noon–2 p.m. 425 S.W. 144th St. Donations accepted. For information, 206.244.1399. transformburien.org.

Donations
Water District 20—Water District 20 wishes to remind everyone that we are accepting donations throughout the year of food and cash on behalf of the White Center and Highline Area food banks. 12606 1st Ave. S.