After two years of isolation imposed by the pandemic, we are feeling hopeful as our community is building new welcoming spaces for people to gather. In this issue, we highlight several new community centers that have either opened in the past year or will be opening very soon.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the places where community gathers in Burien. There are long-standing spaces, from neighborhood clubs to houses of worship and local businesses, where community has gathered and organized to build a better Burien. Burien’s small-town charm shines through in these “third places”. We look forward to helping you get to know these community spaces in the future.
Beautiful Building Provides Special Moments for Burien Community
It’s been a challenging two years. Public health guidelines intended to keep people safe from a deadly disease meant community centers, like the Burien Community Center, had to close their doors to the public.
From Full Classes to Empty Bowls, Moshier Art Center Continues Creating Art Opportunities in Burien
A beloved and long-standing institution, the Moshier Art Center has provided affordable studio spaces and classes to the Highline community for decades.
Para los Niños Celebrates New Programs in a New Space
Para los Niños is celebrating almost twenty years in Burien. Started by a group of Latina mothers to help other Latino families struggling to navigate the Highline Public Schools system, the nonprofit organization has grown and expanded, and now offers youth programs, public health services, civic engagement programs, and adult learning.
Aspiring Makers and Entrepreneurs Get Creative Inside “The Box”
Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, in 2021, the Discover Burien team proceeded with clearing out a space previously used for classes, purchasing equipment, and hiring staff to manage the “The Box” Makerspace, Highline area’s first publicly accessible maker space.
Casa Italiana – Italian Cultural Center Keeps Traditions Alive
After six decades, Puget Sound’s Italian American community once again has a place to call home. At a time when breaking through isolation to make meaningful connections is even more valued, Casa Italiana – Italian Cultural Center pushed through the challenges of the pandemic to open its doors to the community.
Latino Civic Alliance’s New Home for Empowering Community Leaders
Formed in 2005, the nonprofit Latino Civic Alliance began as a way to provide civic engagement education for the Latino community in Washington state.
