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Here come the trains!

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  • Sep 9, 2008
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Out & About Kent | Sept. 6

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  • Sep 8, 2008
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John Cudia stars as the Phantom

‘Phantom of the Opera’

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  • Sep 6, 2008
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John Cudia stars as the Phantom
Left to right: Warren Morris (John)

Kent kids ‘walking on air’ in Peter Pan play

They might not have any pixie dust, but for two Kent kids, flying with Peter Pan is now a reality.

  • Sep 4, 2008
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Left to right: Warren Morris (John)
A mother and daughter get a close-up look at the goats during last year’s Puyallup Fair. This year’s fair – which features live music

The Puyallup Fair

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  • Sep 2, 2008
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A mother and daughter get a close-up look at the goats during last year’s Puyallup Fair. This year’s fair – which features live music

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  • Sep 2, 2008
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Musician/comedian Hokum W. Jeebs (pictured above) will perform along with stand-up comedian Kermit Apio in “Uptown Comedy in Downtown Kent” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Kent Senior Activity Center

‘Uptown Comedy in Downtown Kent’

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  • Aug 30, 2008
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Musician/comedian Hokum W. Jeebs (pictured above) will perform along with stand-up comedian Kermit Apio in “Uptown Comedy in Downtown Kent” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Kent Senior Activity Center

Out & About in Kent | Aug. 30

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  • Aug 29, 2008
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Along with their host friends

More than a little in common: Exchange trip opens new world to local students

It was a typical day in a typical junior high school. The students gathered around a piano in the music room were full of noise and energy. The tune on the piano was accompanied by giggling and laughter, and kids shoved good naturedly at one another.

Along with their host friends

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Free eye exams slated in Des Moines

  • Aug 27, 2008
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A breakdancer shows off his moves in the Seattle Center during last year’s Bumbershoot music and arts festival. The event – which features live music

Bumbershoot

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  • Aug 26, 2008
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A breakdancer shows off his moves in the Seattle Center during last year’s Bumbershoot music and arts festival. The event – which features live music

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  • Aug 26, 2008
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Drag racer Jeannine Johnson will bring her new Super Pro alcohol dragster to the Kent car show this Saturday.

Vintage cars muscle into Kent

American muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s – such as the Plymouth Barracuda, Chevrolet Impala and Pontiac GTO – will be on display Saturday at Muscle Car Madness IV in Kent.

  • Aug 26, 2008
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Drag racer Jeannine Johnson will bring her new Super Pro alcohol dragster to the Kent car show this Saturday.

Out & About in Kent | Aug. 23

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  • Aug 23, 2008
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Brian d’Arcy James stars as the lovable ogre Shrek in the world-premiere production of “Shrek the Musical

‘Shrek the Musical’

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  • Aug 23, 2008
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Brian d’Arcy James stars as the lovable ogre Shrek in the world-premiere production of “Shrek the Musical
Darren Motamedy serenades Barbara Henderson Aug. 12 during one of the free Soulful Sounds of Summer concerts at Kent Station. Motamedy and his band entertained the crowd with songs from his new album “Don’t Cha’ Know.”

Cool music on a hot day

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  • Aug 21, 2008
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Darren Motamedy serenades Barbara Henderson Aug. 12 during one of the free Soulful Sounds of Summer concerts at Kent Station. Motamedy and his band entertained the crowd with songs from his new album “Don’t Cha’ Know.”

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Senior dance on tap

  • Aug 21, 2008
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Kent Reporter Community Briefs | Aug. 20

Radcliffe Place Senior Community will offer a free breakfast buffet and movie matinee Aug. 20 at the community, 13510 S.E. 272nd St., Kent. Breakfast starts at 8 a.m., with the movie following at 11 a.m. Advance registration is required. For details or to register, call Radcliffe Place at 253-631-8505.

  • Aug 19, 2008
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Out & About in Kent | Aug. 20

Kent Soulful Sounds of Summer: Through Aug. 30. Noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays (in conjunction with Kent Summer Concert Series), 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays; 3-5 p.m. Saturday. Free concert series at Kent station. Performers include: Aug. 20, The Islanders; Aug. 23, 2 Buck Chuck; Aug. 27, Raucous Band; 1-3 p.m. Aug. 30, Jazz Horn Trio. Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way. www.kentstation.com.

  • Aug 19, 2008
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Balance and fall screenings slated

  • Aug 19, 2008
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