Children sort recyclable items from garbage at the Republic Services booth during the You Me We festival last Friday at Kent’s ShoWare Center. HEIDI SANDERS, Kent Reporter

Children sort recyclable items from garbage at the Republic Services booth during the You Me We festival last Friday at Kent’s ShoWare Center. HEIDI SANDERS, Kent Reporter

You Me We festival showcases Kent’s resources, talent | PHOTO GALLERY

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Hundreds of families enjoyed the seventh annual You Me We at Kent’s ShoWare Center last Friday night.

The free event celebrated the work of youth, teen and family resources serving Kent and showcased the talents of young local performers.

Activities included interactive booths, hands-on art, Journey to Wellness – healthy activities and education, sports competitions, bounce houses and games, contests, raffles and prizes.

Photos by Heidi Sanders, Kent Reporter.


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A girl tosses a bean bag at the Kent Parks and Recreation booth.

A girl tosses a bean bag at the Kent Parks and Recreation booth.

Two boys from the American Colleges of Mixed Martial Arts demonstrate their karate skills.

Two boys from the American Colleges of Mixed Martial Arts demonstrate their karate skills.

Dalamari Holman, winner of the 2016 Kent Has Talent competition performs spoken word poetry. The Kent-Meridian High School sophomore shared her poem “The Typical Black Girl.”

Dalamari Holman, winner of the 2016 Kent Has Talent competition performs spoken word poetry. The Kent-Meridian High School sophomore shared her poem “The Typical Black Girl.”

A performer from Into His Chambers ministries dances during the You Me We festival.

A performer from Into His Chambers ministries dances during the You Me We festival.

Kent Elementary School’s sixth-grade STOMP and Dance Team performs during the You Me We festival.

Kent Elementary School’s sixth-grade STOMP and Dance Team performs during the You Me We festival.

Girls from Maar Udari perform a traditional Punjabi dance.

Girls from Maar Udari perform a traditional Punjabi dance.

Maar Udari performs a traditional Punjabi dance.

Maar Udari performs a traditional Punjabi dance.

A girl from Maar Udari perform a traditional Punjabi dance.

A girl from Maar Udari perform a traditional Punjabi dance.

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