As advised by the Department of Health, King County Water District #54 (KWCD) on Saturday, June 17, 2023 issued a ‘Boil Water Advisory‘ for the cities of Des Moines and Normandy Park. The advisory covers a large part of north Des Moines’ Marina and North Hill Districts.

CLUE #8 – JUNE 17, 5:00 P.M. Goddess Nike personifying Victory, guiding us right. Her minions Ajax, Hercules, and Zeus, gods heralded in song,. In defense they stood, steadfast and strong. Once vigilantly watched over, the National Guard’s pride,. Under 37 acres of parkland these defenders could once...

CLUE #7 – JUNE 17, 12:00 P.M. In Elda’s Paradise Garden, a horticulturalist’s realm, Is Elda Behm’s legacy at nature’s graceful helm. Husband Ray, a Boeing wartime worker, devoted and true, Their lives intertwined, creating beauty anew. Between two ferns is the entrance so serene,...

CLUE #6 – JUNE 16, 5:00 P.M. Dance through the meadow without a care. They twirl in step to the uplifting beat. Echoes of music guide the couple that way. Lost in the moment beneath a starry sky. A foxtrot echoes on November’s night,. Friend Charlie joins in,...

Piacere Trattoria Announces Special Father’s Day “Flash” Happy Hours. THIS JUST IN: Piacere Trattoria will offer two Happy Hour chances this Sunday, June 18, 2023 – they will open at 11 a.m. and invite you to enjoy their first Happy Hour from 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

CLUE #5 – JUNE 16, 12:00 P.M. From 10 to 5 you can expect to eat. (Except for Sunday when you’re out of luck) DECODE THIS PHRASE (to receive your wish): 3-9-4 / 1-7-8-5 / 10-2-6 Over Andover, where you’ll Park your cars,. Is a chorus line...

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Realty will be holding three Open Houses this weekend – in Maple Valley, Burien, and West Seattle. The first Open House is a stunning Springhaven home that will take your breath away:. Every once in a while something comes along that checks off all of...

CLUE #4 – JUNE 15, 5:00 P.M. Heed the track’s motto: “It’s time to fly!”. After watching a few sprints you’ll leave wanting more. This super-fun racetrack is open 10 am ‘til dark,. In support of the community, this place provides a spark. BMX...

Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 18! If that catches you by surprise, you‘re probably not alone, but don’t worry – Zenith Holland Nursery is here to help!. Des Moines’ oldest business is open daily from 9 a.m.–7 p.m., and filled with options to honor all sorts of Dads.

CLUE #3 – JUNE 15, 12:00 P.M. The Aviation Pavilion with planes staged outside. But there’s a map online where it’s ‘plane’ to see. Amidst the vast expanse of blue, one particular plane took flight,. Its metal wings slicing through day and night. The Stratojet...

Celebrate our regional UFO history and 1947’s “Summer of the Saucers” with MIBBB Fest’s 2023 Summer Saucer Search game, presented by Explore Seattle Southside, Four Points by Sheraton, and all South King Media blogs!. The goal of this new game is to be the first to...

Here’s our recap of the Normandy Park City Council meeting held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023:. Raymond Street, chair of the Arts Commission, updated council on many of the arts events planned for the coming year. Music in the Park is starting on July 9, 2023, with live programming every Sunday at 5 p.m. in Marvista Park. Two of the weeks will be theater rather than music, and for the last Music in the Park performance on Aug. 27, there will be a special interactive art event after the show.

Celebrate our regional UFO history and 1947’s “Summer of the Saucers” with MIBBB Fest’s 2023 Summer Saucer Search game, presented by Explore Seattle Southside, Four Points by Sheraton, and all South King Media blogs!. The goal of this new game is to be the first to...

The Des Moines Legacy Foundation will present the “Ol’ Blue Eyes Bayside Ball” featuring “A Night at the Sands, with Joey Jewell” at the Des Moines Yacht Club on Saturday night, June 24, 2023, starting at 6 p.m. Where do we begin? This event has it all – fantastic Frank Sinatra tribute artist Joey Jewell, accompanied by Jim Kerl’s Swinging Sixties Orchestra playing amazing tunes, enchanting ambiance at the Des Moines Yacht Club including waterfront views; throw in a touch of 1940’s cosplay and wrap it all in a charity benefit supporting children and seniors in our community and you have an event that is definitely greater than the sum of its parts. The Des Moines Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)3 non profit dedicated to building community through philanthropy. They fund scholarships, build playgrounds, support senior activities and public art; a force for good which is easy and accessible to support. This year – in association with the Men in Black Birthday Bash – they are presenting an “on theme’ celebration honoring the Chairman of the Board. Guests are encouraged to dress in 40’s hip, black and white with a touch of blue (like the eyes -WINK) while they enjoy a magical evening of song and so much more. And when we say song, we ain’t kidding, this act tours and plays to sold out venues including casinos, hotels, clubs and concert halls. To enjoy this level of entertainment without leaving South King County is truly special.

Teams still have time to sign up for the inaugural – and FREE – Summer Saucer Search, which will run from Wednesday, June 14 to Sunday, June 18, 2023. You’ll compete to solve clues in the search for an out-of-this-world object hiding in plain sight. Two clues...

Normandy Park City Manager’s Report for week ending June 10, 2023. Possible new City Hall and Police Station being Evaluated. As many of you know, the City is still considering options to replace our City Hall and Police Station. Based on resident feedback, our focus now is to look at possibilities that will be less costly than the proposed Civic Center that residents voted on in August 2022. As a result, we are currently reviewing an opportunity to purchase an existing building on First Avenue at the Towne Center Development rather than focusing on new construction.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Realty will be holding two Open Houses this weekend – in West Seattle and Kent. The first Open House is a rare 6,300 square foot corner lot sitting high on a quiet street wrapped in a sweeping view, from mountains over the Sound, sunsets & sea vessels, to a hilly vista dotted w/twinkling lights at night:

The Normandy Park Arts Commission this week announced their 2023 Music in the Park Series, which starts on Sunday, July 9 with Afro-World Trio Abaraka. These free concerts will be performed weekly at Marvista Park on Sundays from 5 – 6:30 p.m. through Aug. 27. “This year we have...

Destined to be Treasured: Shannon Koszyk Jewelry + Objects Grand Opening Party will be Saturday June 24, 2023!. Shannon Koszyk will host a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Party from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at her iconic shop in the former Tin Theater bar/lobby in Olde Burien.

REMINDER: 2023 marks the 70th Anniversary of incorporating the City of Normandy Park, and to celebrate, all are invited to a free party this Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Highline Heritage Museum. Guests will enjoy cake, a black-light glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt, a fun...