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Looking for a great book for the holidays? Librarians to the rescue

Looking for a great book for the holidays? Librarians to the rescue

Sometimes, you want just the right book for that special person on your gift list. Other times, you simply want to escape for a quiet… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2016
Looking for a great book for the holidays? Librarians to the rescue
Major renovations planned for Tacoma Dome

Major renovations planned for Tacoma Dome

Mayor Marilyn Strickland and the Tacoma City Council recently approved $21.3 million to renovate the Tacoma Dome in the 2017-18 biennial budget presented by City… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2016
Major renovations planned for Tacoma Dome
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents The Joy of the Holidays

Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents The Joy of the Holidays

Miropolsky serves as guest conductor; Sen. Fain is special guest

  • Nov 30, 2016
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents The Joy of the Holidays
Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 30

Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 30

Special events, fundraisers, library programming and entertainment dates

  • Nov 30, 2016
Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 30
Kent Library thanks Kent Police for their service

Kent Library thanks Kent Police for their service

Kent Police Commander Rob Scholl reads to children during a police officer appreciation event on Nov. 16 at the Kent Library. Children sang a special… Continue reading

  • Nov 29, 2016
Kent Library thanks Kent Police for their service
Starbucks, Microsoft to help raise $3 million to shelter homeless in King County

Starbucks, Microsoft to help raise $3 million to shelter homeless in King County

The Starbucks Foundation and Schultz Family Foundation announced on Tuesday their support of the annual No Child Sleeps Outside campaign by Mary’s Place. Together with… Continue reading

  • Nov 29, 2016
Starbucks, Microsoft to help raise $3 million to shelter homeless in King County
Winterfest celebration returns to Town Square Plaza

Winterfest celebration returns to Town Square Plaza

Activities, music and tree lighting part of Kent Lions’ holiday program

  • Nov 28, 2016
Winterfest celebration returns to Town Square Plaza
Bret Michaels concert moves to Feb. 23 in Kent from Dec. 9

Bret Michaels concert moves to Feb. 23 in Kent from Dec. 9

Organizers have rescheduled the Bret Michaels rock concert at the ShoWare Center in Kent to Thursday, Feb. 23 from Friday, Dec. 9. “Due to unforeseen… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2016
Bret Michaels concert moves to Feb. 23 in Kent from Dec. 9
Donation time for Kent’s Toys for Joy program

Donation time for Kent’s Toys for Joy program

Collection barrels are out for the annual Toys for Joy program sponsored by the Kent Regional Fire Authority, Kent Firefighters Local 1747 and the Kent… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2016
Donation time for Kent’s Toys for Joy program
Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 23

Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 23

Listings for special events, benefits, library programs and entertainment dates

  • Nov 23, 2016
Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 23
Kentridge Players present ‘A Year With Frog & Toad’

Kentridge Players present ‘A Year With Frog & Toad’

The Kentridge Players cast presents a holiday production of “A Year With Frog and Toad” – a musical celebration for the family. Show times are… Continue reading

  • Nov 23, 2016
Kentridge Players present ‘A Year With Frog & Toad’
Rotary Club recognizes Students of the Month from Kentwood

Rotary Club recognizes Students of the Month from Kentwood

The Rotary Club of Kent (noon club) recognized the Students of the Month from Kentwood High School on Nov. 8. Avry Freaney and John Bato-Borja… Continue reading

  • Nov 23, 2016
Rotary Club recognizes Students of the Month from Kentwood
Rotary Club honors Students of the Month from K-M

Rotary Club honors Students of the Month from K-M

The Rotary Club of Kent (noon club) recently recognized the Students of the Month from Kent-Meridian High School. Caylen Roddie, third from the left in… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2016
Rotary Club honors Students of the Month from K-M
Rotary Club honors Students of the Month from Kentridge

Rotary Club honors Students of the Month from Kentridge

The Rotary Club of Kent (noon club) recognized Kentridge High School’s Sean Gilman and Bianna Cho as Students of the Month. Gilman has been involved… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2016
Rotary Club honors Students of the Month from Kentridge
Kentridge High School Booster Club teams up with 1 Green Planet

Kentridge High School Booster Club teams up with 1 Green Planet

Hosting a metals and electronics recycling event Dec. 3

  • Nov 22, 2016
Kentridge High School Booster Club teams up with 1 Green Planet
Windham Hill Winter Solstice Concert in Kent on Dec. 9

Windham Hill Winter Solstice Concert in Kent on Dec. 9

Kent’s Spotlight Series will celebrate the winter solstice and its warm traditions with a concert featuring Windham Hill artists Will Ackerman, Barbara Higbie, Alex de… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2016
Windham Hill Winter Solstice Concert in Kent on Dec. 9
Santa to arrive at Kent Station

Santa to arrive at Kent Station

Santa house to open for photos

  • Nov 21, 2016
Santa to arrive at Kent Station
Grant, Smith draw sellout crowd to Kent’s ShoWare Center

Grant, Smith draw sellout crowd to Kent’s ShoWare Center

Grammy-award winning singers Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith performed their 2016 Christmas Tour on Saturday in front of a sellout crowd of 5,986 at… Continue reading

  • Nov 21, 2016
Grant, Smith draw sellout crowd to Kent’s ShoWare Center
Red Cross urges donors to give the perfect gift this winter

Red Cross urges donors to give the perfect gift this winter

Blood and platelet donations needed throughout holiday season

  • Nov 21, 2016
Red Cross urges donors to give the perfect gift this winter
Kent Police to give away Club devices on Nov. 26

Kent Police to give away Club devices on Nov. 26

Kent Police will team up with the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority and Kent Station to help residents reduce the likelihood of their car being… Continue reading

  • Nov 18, 2016
Kent Police to give away Club devices on Nov. 26