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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Burien Toyota's #1 for Everone Sales Event Ends April 1

2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
The Toyota #1 for Everyone Sales Event is in full swing and ends April 1! Burien Toyota has some great deals so be sure to stop (or in recognition of Easter say "hop") by Burien Toyota this weekend.

For example, you could get 0% APR for 36, 48, or 60 months on the following vehicles:
2013 Toyota Sienna
  • 2013 Toyota Corolla
  • 2012 Toyota Camry (gas only)
  • 2013 Toyota Camry (gas only)
  • 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid
  • 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In
  • 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In
  • 2013 Toyota Prius
  • 2013 Toyota Prius v
  • 2013 Toyota Prius Venza
  • 2013 Toyota Sienna
  • 2013 Toyota Highlander (gas only)
  • 2013 Toyota Tundra
Other incentives for qualified buyers include $500, $2,500, or $2,750 cash back! Check out the details HERE.

As you can see, the #1 for Everyone Sales Event really has something for everyone! Whether you are looking for a hybrid, reliable commuter, family taxi, or tough work truck, the #1 for Everyone Sales Event has the perfect vehicle and deal for you. Be sure to stop by this weekend because all sales deals end April 1 (and that's no April Fool's Day joke).

We got a glowing review on CitySearch!

"Found what I needed in no time. Worked a good deal in minutes and was done in a couple hours. No wasted time. Staff was great!"
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Toyota Earns 'Best Overall Truck' Award from Kelley Blue Book

2013 Toyota Tundra
Kelley Blue Book recently announced its 2013 Image Awards and Toyota won the award for Best Overall Truck Brand.

 "This is great news for Toyota and truck lovers," said Ted Klarich, general sales manager of Burien Toyota. "This shows that people think of Toyota as the manufacturer of the best trucks. Not Ford. Not Chevy. Toyota has been working towards this for a long time, so if you love trucks or need a new truck and haven't checked out the 2013 Toyota Tundra or Toyota Tacoma."

According to this Reuters article, "The 2013 Brand Image Awards, presented to the top brands in 13 categories are based on consumer automotive perception data from Kelley Blue Book Market
Intelligence's Brand Watch study.  Brand Watch is an online brand and model
perception tracking study tapping into 12,000+ in-market new-vehicle shoppers
annually on  Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com."

Making this 'image award' even more impressive, as the article points out, is that many people who drive trucks, don't just need a vehicle to get to work, they need a truck to DO their work, so they tend to be very thorough in their research.

"KBB.com visitors who identify themselves as truck shoppers have named Toyota this year's Best Overall Truck Brand.  Cars can get you to work, but people depend on trucks to actually do the work.  When livelihood is on the line, any brand synonymous with dependability and reliability has a real advantage."

The 2013 Toyota Tacoma is built to finish what it starts. Check out the inventory at Burien Toyota of the 2013 Toyota Tacoma.

The 2013 Toyota Tundra is one of the best pickup trucks in the industry, called the "Most Dependable Large Pickup" seven years in a row. Check out the inventory at Burien Toyota of the 2013 Toyota Tundra.

Stop by Burien Toyota today to find out why Toyota was chosen as the Best Overall Truck Brand!


When it comes to supporting our troops, everyone wants to do their part. At Toyota, that means offering all eligible U.S. military personnel a $1000 rebate toward any new Toyota vehicle!

Click HERE to learn more

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

World Debut of Next-Generation Toyota Highlander SUV at 2013 New York Auto Show to Include Live Webcast

Toyota will stage the world debut of the all-new 2014 Highlander mid-size SUV at a press conference at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

The press conference will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 9:10 a.m. Eastern Time in the Galleria Level 4 at the Jacob Javits Center.  

The global reveal of the all-new Highlander will be broadcast live via Livestream


**Courtesy of Toyota USA Newsroom 

Saturday, March 23, 2013

2013 Toyota Corolla LE, S Special Edition Soon Available

2013 Toyota Corolla LE Special Edition
Toyota Motor Sales has announced two 2013 Corolla Special Editions that will offer consumers appealing equipment at an attainable price point.

The 2013 Special Edition Corollas will offer unique standard features in two grade levels, LE and S. The LE Special Edition offers equipment targeted at consumers who value comfort and convenient entertainment, including 16-inch alloy wheels, Display Audio with Navigation and Entune™ (three-year subscription), Power and heated Beige leather-trimmed seats, Special Edition floor mats and exterior badging, and a unique Black Currant Metallic exterior color.

"The Toyota Corolla is really a consumer favorite and epitomizes what it means to be a reliable car," said Ted Klarich of Burien Toyota. "In fact, 80 percent of Toyota Corollas sold in the last 20 years are still on the road."

The 2013 Toyota Corolla is a sleek, compact car and, right now, you can lease a 2013 Toyota Corolla from Burien Toyota for 36 months for only $129 per month! Click HERE for details.

You can also purchase a 2013 Toyota Corolla with 0% APR for 36-60 months or get $500 back! Click HERE for details.

The sporty Corolla S Special Edition, available at dealerships by the end of April, will provide youthful styling along with 17-inch alloy wheels, Display Audio with Navigation and Entune™, Sport fabric seats coordinated with a unique Hot Lava exterior color, and Special Edition floor mats and exterior badging.

According to the Toyota press release, a total of 7,500 Corolla special edition vehicles (2,250 LE and 5,250 S) will be manufactured during a two-month period beginning in April at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC).  Each Corolla Special Edition model will be offered at the MSRP $20,550 (pricing excludes the Delivery, Processing, and Handling (DPH) fee of $795).

If you are interested in taking advantage of an amazing $129/month lease of the 2013 Toyota Corolla LE or looking ahead to one of the special edition 2013 Toyota Corollas, be sure to contact the professional sales staff at Burien Toyota today!

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Toyota RAV4 EV Adds to Array of Toyota Vehicles

Last fall, Toyota launched the RAV4 EV and one Toyota executive is talking about how it could meet the needs of many consumers.

Toyota's Executive Program Manager, Sheldon Brown, sat down for a about 15 minutes to do an video interview about the Toyota RAV4 EV and, whether you are into "techy" stuff or not, it is a really interesting interview to watch. Brown discusses the history and development of the Toyota RAV4, a process that started in the early 1990s. I, for one, had no idea that research into the electrification of the powertrain started that long ago.

Brown discusses many aspects of the new RAV4 EV and what makes it an incredible machine. He starts with the fact that the RAV4 EV is based on a great concept, the original RAV4. But in addition to obvious engine changes, the RAV4 EV is "more useful" and bigger.

Here are some of the other improvements over previous models:
  • Performance is "head and shoulders" above other models.
  • Gets an estimated 170 mile range.
  • 5-6 hours for a full charge, but that full charge provides more power and "get up and go."
  • The previous model could do about 80 mph, the current model can go 100 mpg
One of the most telling statements Brown made was when he described how the RAV4 EV is one more product in the array of Toyota products. He said Toyota wants to provide an array of products to allow consumers to purchase what works for them whether it be fuel cell, hybrid electric, plugin hybrid, or electric like the RAV4 EV.

Undoubtedly, the RAV4 EV will scratch the itch of many consumers who desire an electric vehicle.

While the RAV4 EV is not available at Burien Toyota (or any Washington state dealership) yet, exciting things are in the future for Toyota! Check out the inventory of all Toyota RAV4s HERE.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Drivers Announced For ‘Revved Up to Race’ 2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race

The red carpet and race cars are ready as Toyota announced today the participants from film, television, music, sports and the military who will compete for checkered flag glory in the 2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race.  The 37th annual charity race will take placeApril 20 on the 1.97-mile street course in downtown Long Beach, Calif., as part of the 39th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

The field of racers will navigate the new 210-horsepower Scion FR-S race vehicles through high speed turns to benefit “Racing for Kids,” a national fundraising program supporting children’s hospitals throughout the United States.  This year’s field of popular celebrity racers includes:
  • Cristian Castro (@CristianCastro):Grammy Award-nominated and best-selling Mexican pop singer. Famous from a young age, one of his best known albums is “Mi Vida Sin Tu Amor,” with four singles in the top ten of Billboard's Hot Latin tracks. In April, he will release a new album “Primera Fila,” celebrating 20 years as a singer.
  • Kate del Castillo (@katedelcastillo):Mexico’s most acclaimed actress, best known for her starring role in long-running mini-series “La Reina del Sur.” Other credits include “Under the Same Moon,” “Trade” and a guest appearance on the Showtime series “Weeds.”
  • Brett Davern(@BDavv): Actor who stars as Jake Rosati in MTV's hit series “Awkward.” Other credits include the film, “Beautiful Ohio” and appearances in “Cold Case,” “CSI: Miami,” “In Plain Sight,” and “Medium.”
  • Jenna Elfman(@JennaElfman): Actress known for her quirky role on the TV series “Dharma & Greg,” which earned her a Golden Globe Award.  She now stars as the first lady in the family comedy “1600 Penn.”  Film credits include “Friends with Benefits” and “Keeping the Faith.”
  • Jessica Hardy(@swimhardy): A multiple world record-holder in swimming and a 2012 Olympic medalist. A Long Beach, Calif. native, she also does motivational speaking and served as an ambassador for the United States Olympic Committee Team For Tomorrow.
  • Jesse Metcalfe(@JesseMetcalfe):Actor best known for his role as a teen gardener on “Desperate Housewives” and who currently stars in the TNT continuation of “Dallas,” based on the 1978 series of the same name. Film credits include “John Tucker Must Die” and “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt.”
  • Dakota Meyer (@Dakota_Meyer): Former U.S. Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his 2009 actions in Afghanistan. He wrote, Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War, fundraises with the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, and has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for the Hiring Our Heroes program.
  • Jackson Rathbone (@JacksonRathbone): Actor best known for playing Jasper Hale in the hit “Twilight” movie series. Other film credits include “The Last Airbender.”
  • Michelle Rodriguez (@MRodOfficial): Film actress best known for her tough girl physical roles, including starring in the record-breaking sci-fi film “Avatar,” the successful “Fast & Furious” franchise,  the 2012 hit “Resident Evil: Retribution” and as a tough LAPD cop in TV’s “Lost.”
  • Jeremy Sisto (@JeremySisto):Actor best known for playing Billy Chenowith on the series “Six Feet Under.” He also played Detective Cyrus Lupo on “Law & Order” and currently stars in the series “Suburgatory.”
  • Mark Steines(@MarkSteines):Emmy award-winning journalist and host of the Hallmark Channel’s new how-to show, “Home & Family.” He spent more than 17 years on “Entertainment Tonight,” establishing himself as a trusted and charismatic figure in entertainment news. 
  • Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes): Emmy award-winning comedian, writer and actress who ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. She has hosted her own late night talk show, “The Wanda Sykes Show” and has appeared on TV shows including, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and films such as “Evan Almighty.”
  • Michael Trucco(@MichaelTrucco): Actor best known for playing Samuel Anders on SyFy's acclaimed series "Battlestar Galactica" and Justin Patrick on the USA Network series “Fairly Legal.”  Other credits include appearances on “Revenge,” “How I Met Your Mother” and “One Tree Hill.”
  • Rutledge Wood (@RutledgeWood): Auto racing analyst on Fox Sports/SPEED and co-host of “Top Gear USA.”
Pro drivers competing against the stars for the title include motocross champion and MTV’s “Nitro Circus” star Andy Bell (@AndyBell), 2012 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race winner and comedian Adam Carolla (@AdamCarolla), Olympic gold medalist swimmer Tyler Clary (@TylerClary)and National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) driver Melanie Troxel (@MelanieTroxel).

“This talented and inspiring celebrity group will not only help Toyota share the story of this long-running charity event, but they also will feel the rush behind the wheel on the famous Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach track,” said Les Unger, Toyota national motorsports manager. “The Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race thrills both the participants and the crowds while giving back to kids in our communities through donations to Children's Hospital of Orange County and Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach.”

Rounding out the field is Glenn Faber, partner and general manager of Los Angeles area Keyes Toyota, as well as two charity auction winners: Dave Pasant, a retired insurance executive, and Carter Lay (@CarterLay), philanthropist and LAY'S® chips heir.

The Toyota Pro/Celebrity race is one of the longest-running, corporate sponsored events of its kind. Since 1991, Toyota has donated more than $2 million to the Racing for Kids organization, on behalf of this race and its participants. In addition to Toyota’s contributions, a $15,000 donation will be made in conjunction with the 16th annual “People Pole Award.” Sponsored by People magazine, the award honors the pole-position winner of the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race qualifying session on April 19.

**Courtesy of Toyota USA newsroom 

Friday, March 15, 2013

We got a 5-star review on DealerRater!

"I bought Toyota Sienna 2013 Limited AWD in March 2013 and had an excellent experience. This dealer is a truecar dealer and I got a very good discount on the top of 0% APR for 60 months. The dealer gave me the president day discount even when it expired. But the most important thing for me is that everybody was courteous and highly professional. I was offered a discount even on the dealer's packages. I received the follow up calls to make sure that I am still happy with my new car :) Appreciate that. Bobby, Kirk and Daniel are awesome people to work with."

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Burien Toyota a Safe Place for Anyone to Buy a Used Vehicle


There has been a lot of commentary in the Seattle-area news about an elderly couple who found themselves in an unfortunate situation buying a used vehicle.

While we at Burien Toyota certainly don't want to get into the specifics of the deal, but we just want to reassure the people of the Seattle, Tacoma and Burien areas that Burien Toyota is a safe place to send your grandparents...or any family members or friends...to buy a used vehicle.

"At Burien Toyota, we treat everyone the way we would want our loved ones to be treated," said Ted Klarich, general sales manager of Burien Toyota. "Our job is to make sure we make a deal that everyone is happy with. We try to make sure that everything is explained in a way that everyone can understand so the right decision can be made. We all have parents and grandparents and we will treat yours the way we would want ours treated."

On the Burien Toyota blog we talk a lot about the sales and deals we offer, but we wanted to take this opportunity to explain that no one needs to be nervous or intimidated when they come to Burien Toyota to buy a car. Our salesmen are not pushy and would only want you to make decisions that are best for you, your family, your finances, and your situation.

Burien Toyota prides itself on being a pillar of community action, getting involved in many good causes from sponsoring bicycle rides for lung cancer to events that raise money for other local charities. We do that because community is important to us and we know it is the individual community members of the Burien area that make this the wonderful place it is. We value individual community members as our friends and neighbors, which is why we work so hard for you.

We are proud to have a reputation of honesty and integrity here in the Seattle area. Treating our neighbors with respect and continuing that reputation, and the proud Toyota tradition, means more to us than making a few extra dollars.

If you have any questions about purchasing a new or used vehicle from Burien Toyota, please do not hesitate to contact us.

New York International Auto Show!

2013 marks the 113th anniversary of the New York Int'l Auto Show, North America's first and largest attended auto show. Featuring 1,000 vehicles plus the latest in tech, safety and innovation in nearly 900,000 sq ft. It is one of the hottest tickets in town. 
Click HERE to get tickets

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

2013 Toyota Avalon has Solid Ride Luxurious Interior

2013 Toyota Avalon: Affordable Luxury
The 2013 Toyota Avalon is as luxurious on the inside as most “luxury” brands…but buyers get to spend a lot less. In fact, according to a Cars.com video review, you will not get this amount of luxury for less than $35,000 in any other vehicle.
 

Be sure to watch the entire video review HERE and read the official Cars.com review of the 2013 Toyota Avalon (don’t be misled by the statements “loses its cushiness," which is later clarified in the written review as "sloppiness"). Here are the highlights of what you may want to know about the 2013 Toyota Avalon according to Cars.com: 
  • The interior is luxurious, with fine stitching all over the place: on the seats, the center console, etc.
  • The backseat still has ton of room.
  • The exterior sleek design makes the 2013 Toyota Avalon looks much more expensive than it is (mostly because of the massive grill)
  • The drive is “solid” and "firm"
  • Has been technically changed to a “midsize sedan,” but really there is no difference from when it was classified as a “full size” sedan
  • The already huge trunk has been made even larger in the newest version of the Toyota Avalon
  • Gets 21/31 mpg
  • There are three driving modes: Eco, Normal and Sport to suit your driving needs
  • Costs $2,000 less than the outgoing model!

Overall, according to Cars.com, the 2013 Toyota Avalon is a “luxury car without luxury price.”

“People always want more bang for their buck,” said Ted Klarich, general manager of Burien Toyota. “The 2013 Toyota Avalon is a vehicle that will impress your boss, your peers, your friends, anybody! They will be even more impressed that you were smart enough to buy a near luxury car for a non-luxury price. That’s the biggest statement of all, right?”

Check out the inventory of 2013 Toyota Avalons at Burien Toyota HERE.

 

 

Friday, March 8, 2013

Toyota i-Road Concept Has Three Wheels, Tons of Fun

The Toyota i-Road at Geneva Motor Show

There have been a flurry of unveils and debuts at the Geneva Motor Show this week, but we can say with confidence one of the most unique, cool and fun-looking concept vehicles came from Toyota with its Toyota i-Road.

At first glance, it may just look like an enclosed motorcycle, but the i-Road actually has three wheels set in tandem. It can seat two in tandem to keep it balanced, only goes about 28 miles per hour using two 2kW engines that allows to go about 30 miles on a single charge.

But the most exciting technology is the i-Road Active Lean technology and "allows you to bomb through bends without tipping over." Here's how it works according to Wired.com (click the link to also see a video of the i-Road):

"Based on speed, gyroscope angle and amount steering input, the i-ROAD’s onboard computer calculates the exact amount of lean required to make a turn thanks to an actuator mounted on both sides of the front suspension. Turn into a left-hand bend and the right wheel pushes down while the left suspension compresses. Additionally, the system is tuned to compensate for rough road surfaces, supposedly making straight-line driving more comfortable in spite of the i-ROAD’s minuscule wheelbase."

Click HERE to see a CNET video of the i-Road in action at the Geneva Motor Show. It looks like a ton of fun to drive.

While the i-Road is only a concept vehicle, we think it could be pretty popular in an urban area like the Seattle area because of it's small, scooter-like environmental footprint AND the fact that it's enclosed takes the Western Washington weather factor out of owning a scooter! How many people do you know in the Puget Sound area who own scooters or motorcycles that only get to ride them four to six months out of the year because it rains so much here? The Toyota i-Road could be a solution to that!

What do you think? Would you buy the Toyota i-Road to satisfy your scooter-desires and defeat the rain?




Thursday, March 7, 2013

Leave it all behind with the 2013 Toyota Camry!

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Toyota Gives 20 Vehicles to Assist with Sandy Relief Efforts

Sandy devastated communities in the north east
In one more example of how Toyota cares for community, Toyota is putting more money where its mouth is by loaning 19 vehicles to the American Red Cross in an effort to provide more relief to those still suffering from the aftereffects of Superstorm Sandy that hit the north east in October 2012. Toyota is also giving one vehicle to a local New Jersey church in hopes it will have a positive impact on that community that was also devastated by the storm.

The gift of these vehicles is in addition to the $1 million and five vehicles Toyota previously donated to assist with Sandy relief.

“We understand the ongoing need for Hurricane Sandy relief ... four months after the disaster,” says Steve Haag, assistant general manager for Toyota’s New York region. “We want to honor those making an impact rebuilding their community after the devastation of Sandy.”

While this may not affect too many of us in the Puget Sound area, employees at Burien Toyota are proud to work for a company that not only says it cares about community, but shows it repeatedly.

"It'd be very easy for a large company like Toyota to say 'We gave our $1 million, we don't need to do any more,' but Toyota didn't do that," Ted Klarich, general manager of Burien Toyota said. "One million dollars is a lot of money, but even four months after the storm, Toyota revisited what it could do to help, determined it could do more, and did so. It's really great to be a part of a company like that. I know that if something major like Sandy were to happen in our community, Toyota would step up and try to help."

The American Red Cross is grateful for Toyota's generosity and continued support of Sandy victims.

“American Red Cross disaster recovery efforts are ongoing across multiple states affected by Superstorm Sandy, including our efforts here in counties from the northern edge to the southern tip of New Jersey. We’re thrilled to have this fleet of Toyota vehicles, a generous donation that will enable the Red Cross to move manpower and resources more efficiently throughout affected regions.”

For more information about how you can help the victims of Superstorm Sandy, visit the American Red Cross website.

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Friday, March 1, 2013

Cove to Clover Race Raises Money for Local Charities, Brings Communities Together



Burien and surrounding communities have banded together to create the Cove to Clover Race with the support of local community businesses, like Burien Toyota

This year’s race will be held on April 28. There will be a shoe swap to benefit low-income youth held April 19 and dinner held April 27 (more on those below). The Cove to Clover Race includes a 5k, 10k, “Snakezilla”half marathon, and Wee Race (one mile) for kids.

“This is a labor of love,” said John Nelson, Cove to Clover Race Director. “We are focusing on getting kids outdoors away from devices. Outdoors is way more fun than an iPhone. [The Cove to Clover Race] is about bringing four different communities together to do something good.”

Now in its fifth year, the Cove to Clover Race is an all-encompassing event with a shoe swap to provide lightly used shoes to low-income students, a carbo-load dinner the night before the race, and a fully supported 5K race, 10K race, half marathon, and one mile run/walk for kids (parents are encouraged to walk/run with their children). Because Cove to Clover has no paid staff, all funds raised by the race…yes 100 percent…are redistributed to local charities like the local food bank, the Highline School Foundation, and Hospitality House. Also supported is Cove to Clover’s outdoors skills program for underprivileged youth.

According to the Cove to Clover Race website, “The Cove to Clover event has evolved and is a truly grass-roots production. The race was originally organized by a group of friends with the mission of producing a professional and fun event that showcases the Highline community at its best. What’s evolved has been an exercise in positive cooperation among many entities: government, businesses, non-profits, schools and neighbors.”

Nelson admits that because Cove to Clover is, in fact, raising money for other charities instead of itself, it takes some of the stress off of needing to achieve a specific monetary amount and is simply a project of passion to help the community. With many different local sponsors, including Burien Toyota as title sponsor, and lots of community support, Nelson hopes the Cove to Clover Race can become an anchor in the community where people return year after year and bring their friends.

Who benefits? The children and adults of Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac, and Normandy Park. Nelson believes that banding together to support events like the Cove to Clover Race, whether as a sponsor, participant, or donor, will make the community better.

“When we suffer together, it brings us together,” said Nelson. “When we suffer as a community, when we try to make it up that hill, we might walk up the hill, but we will make it.”

Whether you want to run or not, there are lots of ways to get involved in addition to registering for the 5K, 10K, or Wee Race.

Snakezilla Half Marathon
While the Cove to Clover Race has been around since 2009, this is the first year for the Snakezilla half marathon. According to the website, you’ll get a finishers medal when you complete your run and survive “snake hill.” In addition to registering on the website, there is also information on how to double your donation with corporate matching, including Boeing.

Become an Angel
Cove to Clover wants children of all income levels to get involved in the Cove to Clover Race. You can sponsor a child or multiple children simply by going to the website and registering for the race as an Angel. It only costs $10 per student and your donation can be directed to a school of your choice.

Shoe Swap: now until April 19
There are many young people in our community who need athletic shoes so they can safely and comfortably participate in the Cove to Clover Race and other athletic activities. Bring your old, but lightly worn, running shoes to the Normandy Park Athletic Club (located at the Normandy Park Town Center) until April 19 for the shoe swap! Youth who need shoes can come to the Normandy Park Town Center 5-9pm on April 19 to find the pair of running shoes right for them.

Snake Pit Dinner: 6-9pm, Saturday April 27
While carbo-loading before any athletic event is important, the Snake Pit Dinner is more than your typical spaghetti dinner. For $15 (adults) or $5 (12 and younger), diners will get a homemade pasta dinner “prepared by a wonderful volunteer group of Italian mothers from our community who care about what goes on your plate. Expect a serious dish of pasta and complimentary glass of wine.”

Not only will you get your carbo-load on, you will be entertained with live music (a little Frank Sinatra sung by Joe Jewell) and there will even be a petting zoo sponsored by “A Place for Pets”  to keep the kids entertained while you savor your meal. You will leave the Snake Pit Dinner with a picture of python around your neck and a nifty Snake Brand wristband!

And the best part is all proceeds from the Snake Pit Dinner go to the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship fund.

“Our goal is to get lots of kids running and raise money for local charities,” Nelson said. “We couldn’t do it without Burien Toyota and Burien Chevrolet. I want to give a big thank you to Toyota because they were involved with Cove to Clover even before it was a big deal.”

If you are interested in participating in the Cove to Clover Race as a runner, Angel, organizer of a fundraising team, or sponsor, go to their website at www.covetocolver.com. If you have questions, contact Race Director John Nelson at jonelson@covetoclover.com.

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