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Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar set for Dec. 2-3

Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar set for Dec. 2-3

Start your holiday shopping early at the Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar on Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3. The free event runs from 10… Continue reading

  • Nov 18, 2016
Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar set for Dec. 2-3
Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 16

Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 16

Special event, benefits, library programs and entertainment listings

  • Nov 17, 2016
Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 16

St. James Episcopal Church presents adult education series for the Advent season

St. James Episcopal Church is offering an adult education series during the season of Advent. The series, Pregnant with Meaning: Using Creative Arts in Worship… Continue reading

  • Nov 17, 2016
Donate jackets, blankets at Hope for Families luncheon in Kent

Donate jackets, blankets at Hope for Families luncheon in Kent

Donate jackets, blankets, sleeping bags or other items and receive a free lunch at the annual Willow’s Place Hope for Families event at 11:30 a.m.… Continue reading

  • Nov 17, 2016
Donate jackets, blankets at Hope for Families luncheon in Kent
Kentwood High School hosts Ugly Holiday Sweater Run

Kentwood High School hosts Ugly Holiday Sweater Run

Proceeds support Kent’s Pediatric Interim Care Center

  • Nov 17, 2016
Kentwood High School hosts Ugly Holiday Sweater Run
Green River College’s Kent campus hosts toy drive

Green River College’s Kent campus hosts toy drive

The BAS Marketing and Entrepreneurship Program at Green River College in Kent – in collaboration with Toys for Tots – is hosting a toy drive.

  • Nov 16, 2016
Green River College’s Kent campus hosts toy drive
Celtic Yuletide Concert set for Dec. 4 in Kent

Celtic Yuletide Concert set for Dec. 4 in Kent

Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert has been a treasured holiday tradition in Kent for three decades. The 30th annual concert is at 3 p.m. on… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2016
Celtic Yuletide Concert set for Dec. 4 in Kent
Kentlake High School Drama Club presents ‘A Christmas Story, The Musical’

Kentlake High School Drama Club presents ‘A Christmas Story, The Musical’

Kentlake High School Drama Club presents “A Christmas Story, The Musical,” beginning Thursday, Dec. 1. “A Christmas Story, The Musical” is based on the iconic… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2016
  • By Heidi Sanders
Kentlake High School Drama Club presents ‘A Christmas Story, The Musical’

Kent Has Talent takes center stage Friday at K-M Performing Arts Center

Kent Has Talent takes center stage at 7 p.m. Friday at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020 SE 256th St. Evening of live entertainment will… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2016
Suits for Soldiers drive is underway

Suits for Soldiers drive is underway

Rosa Payan Insurance Agency and other participating Farmers Insurance agencies are collecting gently used professional attire through Nov. 30.

  • Nov 14, 2016
Suits for Soldiers drive is underway

Native American Heritage Month celebration set for Kent

The Courts and Community Committee of King County Superior Court will host a celebration in Kent in honor of Native American heritage and achievements. The… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2016
  • By Steve Hunter
Tenants Union offers Renters Rights Workshop in Kent

Tenants Union offers Renters Rights Workshop in Kent

Renters who have any issues with landlords might want to check out the Tenants Union of Washington’s Renters Rights Workshop at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday,… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2016
Tenants Union offers Renters Rights Workshop in Kent
Village Green Retirement Campus Caregiver named Assisted Living Caregiver of the Year

Village Green Retirement Campus Caregiver named Assisted Living Caregiver of the Year

Imane Jeaouani, resident care liaison at Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way, has been named Assisted Living Caregiver of the Year.

  • Nov 11, 2016
Village Green Retirement Campus Caregiver named Assisted Living Caregiver of the Year
Kent Parks invites volunteers to plant trees at Clark Lake Park

Kent Parks invites volunteers to plant trees at Clark Lake Park

Part of an Arbor Day celebration, Nov. 19

  • Nov 10, 2016
Kent Parks invites volunteers to plant trees at Clark Lake Park

KentHOPE fundraiser provides inspiring night

More than 400 people generated $91,000 to help homeless women and children find housing and other resources during the annual KentHOPE fundraiser at Green River… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2016
Rotary Club of Kent honors iGrad students

Rotary Club of Kent honors iGrad students

The Rotary Club of Kent (noon club) on Nov. 1 recognized Students of the Month from iGrad Shown are Shaylin Perkins and Sahil Saini, along… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2016
Rotary Club of Kent honors iGrad students
Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 10

Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 10

Top events, fundraisers, librarry programming and entertainment listings

  • Nov 10, 2016
Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 10
Kent Turkey Challenge seeks more donations

Kent Turkey Challenge seeks more donations

The sixth annual Kent Turkey Challenge is well under way and progressing to reach the set goal of raising $25,000 and 10,000 pounds of food… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2016
Kent Turkey Challenge seeks more donations
Sleep Train’s Toy Drive for Foster Kids & Photo Contest is on

Sleep Train’s Toy Drive for Foster Kids & Photo Contest is on

The holidays are nearly here, and Sleep Train’s Toy Drive is seeking the community’s help to ensure that local foster kids have a Merry Christmas.

  • Nov 7, 2016
Sleep Train’s Toy Drive for Foster Kids & Photo Contest is on
Author, illustrator to host book release party Saturday

Author, illustrator to host book release party Saturday

Author Emily A. Steward hosts a book release party at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Crones Place event space, 23806 190th Ave. SE, Kent.

  • Nov 5, 2016
Author, illustrator to host book release party Saturday