Senior dance on tap
The Des Moines Activity Center will play host to a Sunday Senior Dance 1 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the center, 2045 S. 216th St.
Area seniors are invited to take a spin on the hardwood dance floor to the live big band music of Gary Hausam. The cost is $4. For details, call 206-878-1642.
Jump rope in Kent
Members of the Hot Dog USA Jump Rope Team will lead a Jump Rope Camp Aug. 25 through 28 at Allegro Performing Arts Academy, 1209 Central Ave. S., Suite 101, Kent. The camp runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily, and is open to first-graders through adults. The cost is $100. For details call Allegro at 253-813-9630 or visit www.hotdogusa.org.
Relay gearing up
The Kent Relay for Life has openings for local volunteers wanting to serve on the event committee for 2009.
Relay for Life is an annual event aimed at raising awareness of and funds for the American Cancer Society. For details, call 253-740-2363.
Help combat flu with Visiting Nurses
Visiting Nurse Services of the Northwest is seeking volunteers to help with its annual flu immunization program October through December at locations throughout King and Snohomish counties. Volunteers will help with set-up and paperwork for the program. Volunteer orientations will begin in September. For details, call 425-738-4937.
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