Kent-area community calendar | July 9

Events

Kent Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 27, Town Square Plaza Park, corner of Second and Smith. Kent Lions community service project. Vendors offering a variety of fresh locally grown farm-based foods, hand-crafted items, live entertainment and more. Free admission. Information: 253-486-9316, www.kentfarmersmarket.com.

11th annual Cornucopia Days Fun Run and Walk: 9 a.m. July 12. The race starts at Three Friends Fishing Hole, 20025 Russell Road, near the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum. Hosted by the Kent Parks Recreation and Community Services. Parking is available at Iron Mountain Storage. Entry fee: $10 or $25 (with a technical T-shirt) before July 10. Participants age 60 and older run for free courtesy of the Tab Wizard. Register online www.active.com or pick up registration forms at the Kent Commons and many Puget Sound athletic stores. Race day registration and packet pick up is also available near the start/finish line at 7:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.kentarts.com or call 253-856-5050.

43rd annual Kent Cornucopia Days: July 10-13, Town Square Plaza and throughout downtown Kent. General hours: July 10 – 3 p.m. until closing for the carnival; July 11 – 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. for the festival and street fair, 2 p.m. until closing for the carnival; July 12 – 10 a.m.-8 p.m. for the festival and street fair, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for the dragon boat races, 10 a.m. until about 6 p.m. for the skateboard and inline tournaments, noon until closing for the carnival; July 13 – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for the festival and street fair, 2 p.m. for the parade, noon until closing for the carnival. South King County’s oldest and largest festival features a full-size carnival and street fair with more than 600 booths offering a variety of items, including tastes from more than 35 food booths. Entertainment, beer garden, carnival with rides, Kent Youth Soccer Association Cornucopia Cup tournament, parade, skateboard tournament, dragon boat races at Lake Meridian Park and more. The Kent Lions produces the event, a community service project that benefits more than 250 charitable organizations. Free admission. Information: 253-852-LION (5466), www.kcdays.com

Neighborhood Block Watch 101: 6:30-8 p.m. July 17, city of Kent, Council Chambers, 220 Fourth Ave. S. The Kent Police Department hosts an informational meeting on the benefits of starting and maintaining a neighborhood block watch. Please RSVP by July 11 to: Stacy Judd at 253-856-5883 or sjudd@kentwa.gov

King County Fair: July 17-20, Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE, Enumclaw. Hours: noon-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday. Country performers, animals, rodeo, food, carnival rides and games, 4-H, FFA and Grange displays. Admission: $7 adults (13 and older); $5 youth (ages 5-12); kids 4 and under free. For more information, visit www.thekingcountyfair.com.

Macaw Meet and Greet: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 19, Reber Ranch, 28606 132nd Ave. SE. Come and meet some of the sanctuary’s colorful and sometimes chatty residents. The sanctuary’s primary function is to house and care for birds who have been surrendered by owners or other facilities for various reasons. Some have been abused, abandoned, under-nourished or neglected. For more information, visit macawrescueandsanctuary.org

ShoWare Shootout: July 19-20, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. 3 on 3 basketball and ball hockey tournaments. Divisions include adult, elite adult, high school, elite high school, youth (grades 3-9), family, wheelchair and ball hockey. Teams can be male, female or co-ed. Entry: $75 teams, with a three-game guarantee, T-shirt for each player, and prizes for divisional champions. Presented by Republic Services.  For more information, visit showareshootout.com.

27th Wesco Autobody Supply Pacific Northwest Nationals: July 25-27, Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave SW, Puyallup. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association presents the show, featuring more than 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks through 1972, and commercial exhibits, swap meet, entertainment and pinstripers brush bash. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. General admission: $20 ($17 discount tickets available at www.good-guys until midnight, July 24); $6 children, 7-12; kids 6 and under free.

Schooling Horse Performance Show: All day, July 26, Reber Ranch, 28606 132nd SE, Kent. English performances in morning, Western in afternoon. Halter classes between sessions. 4-H fundraising concession stand open for breakfast and lunch. Day and overnight stalls available. Free. $7 per class for preregistration. For more information, contact Crystal Creson Carter at triplecpleasurehorses@msn.com or 253-569-4804.

EmD3on3: Aug. 9-10, Emerald Downs, north parking lot, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Emerald Downs’ second annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Cost is $120 for a team with a maximum of 4 players. Each team guaranteed a minimum of 3 games in the tournament and each player receives a tournament T-Shirt for participating. For more information, including registration, rules and volunteer/referee opportunities, visit www.emd3on3.com.

Experience Historical Kent: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Aug. 16, Kent Historical Museum, 855 E. Smith St., Kent. Visitors and residents invited to celebrate Kent’s past. Day-long celebration features special exhibits and bus and walking tours of the city’s oldest homes, businesses and cemeteries. For more information, visit kentwa.gov/experiencehistoricalkent/

Benefits

Central Avenue Mini Storage’s second annual facility-wide garage sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 19, 1407 Central Ave. S., Kent. The Kiwanis Clubs of Kent receives the host company’s donation from sellers’ fees. Two Men And A Truck provide refreshments. For more information, call 253-859-7155.

Hats & Heels benefit: 1 p.m. Aug. 9, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Way, Auburn. Dress up in beautiful clothes and watch 3-year-old fillies compete in the $65,000 Washington Oaks. First post is 2 p.m. Men and women of all ages encouraged to dress their best and enjoy an afternoon of food and activities – all centered around the live racing program at Emerald Downs. More than 20 vendors. EmD Afternoon Tea offered in the Trackside Tent. Priced at $45 for adults ($20 children ages 5-10) the per-person package includes a buffet lunch, seating in the Trackside Tent, official program and tip sheet, discount in the Gift Horse, expert handicapping advice, service charge and tax. Hats & Heels benefits Valley Girls & Guys, one of the largest Susan G. Komen Walk for a Cure teams in the nation. Ten percent of vendor booth fees and $5 from each ticket sold to the Afternoon Tea will be donated to Valley Girls & Guys. General admission tickets, providing access to the facility, Track Level booths and the live racing program are $7. Tickets may be purchased at www.emeralddowns.com or by calling 253-288-7700.

Health

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives:  For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives:  11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m., July 11, Fred Meyer-East Hill, 10201 SE 240th; 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 15, Expeditors International, 21318 64th Ave. S.; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. July 15, Hexcel Corporation, 19819 84th Ave. S.;  noon-2 p.m., 3-6 p.m. July 15, First Christian Church of Kent, 11717 SE 240th St.; 8:30-11 a.m. July 15, Flow International, 23500 64th Ave. S.; noon-2 p.m., 3-6 p.m. July 16, Zion Lutheran, 25105 132nd Ave. SE; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m., July 23-24, Recreational Equipment, 6750 S. 228th St.; 7:30-9:30 a.m., 10-30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 25, Starbucks Kent Roasting Plant, 18411 77th Place S. For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

Conscious Wellness Expo: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 26, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent. Boeing Employees Parapsychology Club (BEPC) invites the public to the expo featuring a variety of vendors, healers and readers. Enjoy free admission, parking, guest speakers, and hourly door prizes. For more information, visit www.bepcweb.org.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly): 6 p.m., Thursdays, Swanson Court Clubhouse, 12200 SE 207th St., Kent, near Kentridge High School. Nonprofit weight loss support group. For more information, call 253-709-5098 or visit www.tops.org or www.whywelovetops.com.

Southeast King County Parkinson’s Disease support group: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m., St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE,Covington. Group’s monthly lunches are on the first Tuesday of the month at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. For more information, contact Stephanie Lawson at 206-579-5206.

Gamblers Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call toll free the Gamblers Anonymous Hotline 1-855-222-5542. Visit www.gawashington.org or www.gamblersanonymous.org for additional information.

Faith

“Snap, Crackle and Pop”: 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. July 16, Golden Steer Restaurant, 23826 104th Ave. SE, Kent. Monthly luncheon sponsored by Stonecroft Christian Women’s Connection. Enjoy the food, an uplifting program and the opportunity to meet new friends. Free child care available by reservation. Cost: $16.50. Information: 425-235-1047.

Clubs, programs

Finding a Life of Purpose Explored: 7 p.m. Mondays, Lifetree Café, Community Room, First Christian Church, 11717 240th St. SE, Kent. For questions about Lifetree may be directed to Bob Brooks at 206-653-6532 or pastorbob@kentdisciples.org. More information is available at Lifetreecafe.com.

Community garden p-patch: Season runs April 1-Oct. 26, corner of James Street and 64th Avenue South. Gardeners may rent a 20-by-20-foot plot for the season for $45 plus a refundable $25 deposit. There are 44 plots available, assigned on a first-come, first-served basis once the rental fee has been paid. Returning gardeners are allowed a maximum of two plots per household. Open registration. For more information, call 253-856-5110.

Kent Black Action Commission Action Up Meeting: 3-6 p.m., every fourth Saturday from September through June. November and December meetings are on the third Saturday, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. Welcome all who live, work, or attend school in Kent or the South King County region to join us. For more information, call 253-852-0614 or visit www.kentblackactioncommission.com.

Kent Evening Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Wednesdays, The Lodge, Arbor Village Retirement Center, 24004 114th Place SE, Kent. Are you interested in practicing and improving your public speaking skills? Boosting your self-confidence? Making yourself heard in that weekly meeting at work? Come practice your oratory skills with a friendly and informative group of people. With members ranging from beginners to experts, Kent Evening Toastmasters welcomes people of all skill levels. For more information, visit www.kenteveningtoastmasters.net.

Leadership seminars, workshops: Noon-2 p.m. Saturdays, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Room 1, 310 3rd Ave. S., Kent. Parents encouraged to attend and participate with their children. Topics to be discussed: leadership; advocacy within the school system; college readiness; job readiness, preparation skills; community service; public speaking and presentation skills; accounting class; robotics; mathematics, reading and writing. Free. If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 253-859-0444, ext. 14, or Antonio M. Morales at 915-252-7874. Fore more information, email moralesantoniom@gmail.com.

Autism Support Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m., second Wednesday of the month, Kent Covenant Church, main conference room, 12010 SE 240th St. Share resources and encouragement. Childcare available with 72-hour advance reservations by calling Fabiana Steele at 253-631-0222, ext. 325. For more information, visit www.kentcov.org.

NAMI Support Groups: 6:30-8 p.m., every second and fourth Tuesday of the month,  515 W. Harrison St., Kent.  Friends and family support group for family members and friends who are affected by mental illness. Free. For more information, call 253-854-6264 (NAMI)  or email namiskc@qwestoffice.net, or visit www.nami.org.

Valley Mothers of Multiples Club: First Christian Church of Kent, 11717 SE 240th St. Free. Inviting new and established parents/guardians of multiple order children to attend monthly meeting for support, resources and social activities. Club has monthly speakers and group sharing sessions. 425-445-7845. www.valleymomc.org

Network

The Kent Chapter of Business Network, Int’l (BNI): Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at the Old Country Buffet, 25630 104th SE, Kent.  Chapter is growing.  Currently have 38 members.  Do you want excellent, personal, word of mouth referrals for your business?  Then come join us.  For more information, contact Dr. Allan McCord at 253-854-3040.

Reunions

Kent-Meridian Class of 1959: 5 p.m. Aug. 15, 16, Hilton Garden Inn, 1800 NW Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. 55th reunion. Events on Friday and Saturday. Contact Reunions Unlimited at 360-866-8842 or www.reunionsunlimited.com for details and to pay.

Kent-Meridian Class of 1984: 6 p.m.-midnight, Aug. 23, Meridian Valley Country Club, 24830 136th Ave. SE. Cost: $40 per person.For payment and more information, visit www.kmclassof1984.com.

Seniors

Memory Screening: 1-3 p.m. July 10, Weatherly Inn, 15101 SE 272nd St., Kent. Concerned about your memory? Take a free, confidential memory screening. In partnership with Franciscan Hospice and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. For more information, contact Sherry See at 253-630-7496 or weatherlykentaa@comcast.net

Rock ‘n Roll Summer Sock Hop: 7 p.m. July 15, Kent Senior Activity Center, Social Hall, 600 E. Smith St. Kent Senior Activity Center and Stafford Suites co-host. Appetizers, live music provided by Kent’s Andy Burnett and dessert break. Dancers of all ages are welcome to enjoy hits of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70. ‘50’s dress is optional.  Stafford Suites staff will shoot complimentary photos. Advanced tickets are compliments of Stafford Suites and may be exchanged for any-size donation to the Kent Parks Deli and Café in the east end of the senior center. Contributors may request a tax deductible receipt if desired. Purchase tickets in person or by phone with MasterCard/Visa: 253-856-5150 weekdays. If available, additional tickets may be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Helena Reynolds at 253-856-5164.

Libraries

Kent Public Library: 212 2nd Avenue N., Kent. 253-859-3330. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Library events include:

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Counteract the “Summer Learning Slide” at the library: Kids and teens who spend their summer reading and learning, come back in the fall better prepared for school than those who don’t – so KCLS created a new summer learning program called Thinkology: The Study of Fun. Build robots, do hands-on science projects, learn magic, create puppets and, of course, read! For details, visit any KCLS library or kcls.org/kids/summer.

Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. July 18 and 25. Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is an organized play group for newborns to age 5 and people who take care of them. Have fun learning while we play, sing songs and create art.

Spanish Story Time: Noon, July 19 and 26. Family program. Ages 2 and older. Please join Miss Xiomara for an interactive Story Time in Spanish that includes Early Literacy fun with books, songs and finger plays. Speakers of all languages welcome.

Kids Movie of the Month: 2 p.m., July 25. Family program, all ages welcome. Enjoy a family friendly film with a light snack.

Infant & Young Toddler Story Time:  10:15 a.m. July 10, 17, 24 and 31. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult.Stories, catchy tunes, puppets, finger plays and fun.

Family Story Time: 11 a.m.  July 10, 17, 24 and 31. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Family Pajama Story Time: 7 p.m. July 15, 22, 29. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Brown Bag Story Times: 11 a.m. July 16, 23 and 30. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Bring your lunch and come enjoy summertime stories. Pick up a cool take-home craft. Afterwards, stroll over to Town Square Plaza across the street for their wonderful summer concert series for kids beginning at Noon.

Sing a Song of Science: 7 p.m. July 17. Presented by Nancy Stewart. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Join this popular Northwest singer-songwriter for a playful, interactive sing-along exploration of science. Do the Gravity Dance, sing to a pulley, play the Electricity Game, make a musical cake by mixing up the colors and using measurements.

Science, Explore, Make and Learn Lego Robotics: 1 p.m. July 19. Ages 8 to 12. Participate in fun hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities with guides to help participants conduct experiments, solve problems and make cool things. Learn to design and program with Lego Mindstorms robotic kits. Registration required. Register online or call the library beginning July 5.

The Fantastical Magical Math Spell Show: 7 p.m. July 24. Presented by Cindy Arnold of Live Paint. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Deep in the forest there’s a castle where fantastical things take place but the dragon that lives there needs your help! A wise teacher knows the science of spells and all things MATH-magical but she can’t seem to find the right spell to help her dragon fly. Can you help our dragon friend take flight?

Tad & Fry Puppet Show, A Tale of Metamorphosis and Friendship: 7 p.m. July 31. Presented by Tears of Joy Theatre. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. A tadpole and a fry can become friends, but what happens when they grow up? Explore biology and the science of metamorphosis through this charming and interactive puppet performance. Free tickets available at 6 p.m. at the information desk on the day of the program.

TEENS

Teen Zone: Game On!: 3 p.m. July 22. Play video games at the library.

Open Play Minecraft in the Tech Lab: 3 p.m. July 15. Do you love Minecraft? Come play a multiplayer Minecraft Lan or create your own world on our TechLab Van.

Introduction to Acting Techniques: 3 p.m. July 16. Presented by Seattle Children’s Theatre. Learn the fundamentals of acting using theatre games and exercises that stretch your voice, body and mind. Open scenes and improvisation will help you embody a character.

Improvisation Workshop for Teens: 3 p.m. July 23. Presented by Seattle Children’s Theatre. Discover how to build stories without scripts or rehearsal, creating them at the same time you are acting them out. It’s an important (and often hilarious) art form and provides participants with a deeper understanding of dramatic structure.

Teen Zone, Movie Time: 3:30 p.m. July 29. Call the library to find out what’s showing.

A Day at the Beach, Create a Watercolor Nature Journal: 3 p.m. July 30. Presented by Molly Hashimoto. Draw and paint your favorite beach life, including shells, sea stars and shore birds. Learn how to keep your own nature journal this summer. All materials included. Registration required.

Study Zone Summer Session: 3-5 p.m., Wednesdays. Don’t get rusty over summer – practice basics or pick up new skills in this summer session with Study Zone volunteer tutors.

ADULTS

Start to Fitness, Starting a Walking Program: 7 p.m. July 14. Incorporate walking into your daily life. Get simple tips from Eric Sach to enrich your life and improve your fitness through walking. If you want to begin a more active, healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to get started at your library. Throughout 2014, find ideas, inspiration and tips on simple ways to add more movement and healthy options to your life through the new adult series, Start to Fitness. www.kcls.org/fitness

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 10 a.m. July 19 and 26; 7 p.m. July 24 and 31. Get started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

Talk Time: 5 p.m. Tuesdays. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

Citizenship Class: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Get help with the citizenship interview process, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English and practicing your interview skills.

English as a Second Language (ESL): 5:30 p.m.  Wednesdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): Free counseling for small businesses. Please call 206-553-7320 for appointments.

Computer Classes: Registration required beginning two weeks before each class, 253-859-3330. • One-on-One Assistance, 3 p.m. July 23. No registration necessary, assistance provided on a drop-in basis. • Internet Level I, 7 p.m. July 10; • Email Level 1, 7 p.m. July 21; • Introduction to Computers: 7 p.m. July 30.

Entertainment

SHOWARE CENTER

625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6777. Order at www.tickets.showarecenter.com. Events include:

Legends Football League: 8 p.m. July 26, Seattle Mist v. Las Vegas Sin. Tickets: $15-$65.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Republic Services Wednesday Performances, noon-1 p.m., Town Square Plaza, 2nd and Harrison. Free.

The Magic of Trevor and Larena Walters: July 16. Roller-coaster of comedy and magic is packed with cutting edge illusions, amazing sleight of hand effects and lots of audience participation.

Recess Monkey – Presented by Bright Horizons: July 23. Trio blends various musical influences with clever and comical lyrics. There are hints of pop, folk, zany surf rock and swamp-tinged country.

Show Brazil!: July 30. Led by well-known recording artist Eduardo Mendonça, Show Brazil! presents the exciting world of Brazilian music and dance.

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo: Aug. 6. Family hip hop with a solid gold soul. Purveyor of “kid hop” at its finest, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo captivates crowds with funky, half-pint party music that combines deft wordplay, great storytelling and pure positivity on top of thumping drums and sophisticated multi-instrumental productions.

Roberto the Magnificent: Aug. 13. Roberto the Magnificent rides very tall unicycles; bounces on industrial strength pogo sticks; and juggles sharp knives, flaming torches and spinning hand saws – all while keeping audiences in fits of giggles.

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Thursdays at the Lake, 7-8:30 p.m., Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd Street (shuttle bus service available). Free.

The Highlife Band: July 10. Seattle-based reggae band delivers power-packed performances combining Spanish and French Caribbean rhythms with Jamaican reggae dancehall traditions.

New Transit: July 17. Boise-based, Americana/rock group. Dubbed “one of Idaho’s best bands” by the Idaho Statesman, the group has opened for such notable acts as Chris Isaak, Leon Russell, Dawes, Reckless Kelly and more.

Tiller’s Folly: July 24. Canada’s Tiller’s Folly makes listenable and intelligent Country/Folk/Americana music with a splash of humor, polished instrumental prowess and prolific song-writing.

The Good Lovelies: July 31. Funny and upbeat, with just a pinch of sass, the Good Lovelies‘ textbook three-part harmonies, constant instrument swapping and witty on-stage banter have enlivened the folk music landscape.

The Senate: Aug. 7. With powerful walls of sound built by only two acoustic guitars, an upright bass and three voices, this Seattle trio’s catchy song-writing, tight arrangements and unorthodox instrumental techniques create a dynamic musical hybrid that pushes the boundaries of acoustic rock.

Tayla Lynn: Aug. 14. Southern girl’s country music bloodlines are undeniable – her grandmother is the legendary Loretta Lynn. She is an accomplished singer songwriter backed by a four-piece band, including Grammy Award-winning guitarist Eric Tingstad.

ELSEWHERE

“Milk Like Sugar”: 8 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, July 10-26, at Theatre Battery’s Adapted Stage, 417 Ramsay Way, next to Christopher & Banks, Kent Station. Storyy by Kirsten Greenidge. Company presents the Obie-award winning new play in an original transformed theater space at the downtown Kent shopping center. Following a pinky swear to get pregnant in tandem with her two best friends, 16-year old Annie Desmond considers the possibility that her life may have more potential than she has been led to believe. In making a pivotal decision, she faces down the conflicting aspirations of her peers and a long lineage of abandoned dreams. Theatre Battery’s season is supported, in part, by 4Culture, The Kent Arts Commission, Kent Station, and crowd funding through Kickstarter.com. It is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. General admission is $15. For tickets and information, visit www.theatrebattery.com or www.facebook.com/theatrebattery.

“Jekyll & Hyde”: July 24-Aug. 9, Kentridge Performing Arts Center, 12430 SE 208th St., Kent. Show times: 8 p.m. July 24, 25, 26, 31, Aug. 1, 7, 8, 9; 3 p.m. July 26, 27, Aug. 2, 3, 9; special midnight showing Aug. 2. At the Ridge Theatre Company presentation. Intended for mature audiences, the evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart. At the Ridge Theatre, a nonprofit community organization, is dedicated to providing quality musical theatre experiences for the community. All profits from the production are awarded to the actors in the form of college scholarships. Tickets at $15 are on sale at www.showtix4u.com or www.attheridgetheatre.org and at the door.

“Once On This Island”: 7 p.m. Aug. 1; 3 p.m. Aug. 2, Green River Community College, Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Presented by Heavier Than Air Family Theatre. A poignant story with a catchy Caribbean-flavored score, a theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular fairy tale, “The Little Mermaid”. All tickets $8. For more information, call 253-833-9111, ext. 4966, or visit www.heavierthanair.com.

Bluegrass on the Chancel: 3 p.m. Sept. 21, Kent Lutheran Church, 336 2nd Ave. S. Held in conjunction with the Fall Seattle Guitar Show at Kent Commons. Performers include the Downtown Mountain Boys of Seattle. Tickets are $12.50 at the door or in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, visit www.downtownmountainboys.com.

Live music: Reds Wine Bar @ Craft Beers, 321 Ramsay Way No. 110 Kent Station, across from the parking lot. Tuesday jazz jam (6-9 p.m.); Thursday bluegrass jam (6-10 p.m.); Saturday rotating local musicians (8-11 p.m.); Sunday open mic (4-7 p.m.). 253-277-1852, www.redswinebar-kent.com.

Galleries, studios

Centennial Center Gallery:  400 W. Gowe St., Kent. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Closed weekends and holidays. For more information, call 253-856-5050 or visit artscommission@kentwa.gov.

Michael Tolleson Savant Art Center: 25524 74th Ave. S., Kent. Art studio and autistic art mentoring center. To learn more about the center and its programs, call 253-850-5995, visit www.MichaelTollesonArtist.com or email michaeltollesonartist@gmail.com. The center also can be found on Facebook.

Museums

Greater Kent Historical Society: 855 E. Smith St., historic Bereiter House, Kent. Hours: noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, and by appointment. Admission: suggested $2 donation; no tickets are required for entrance. Parking is available behind the house off East Temperance Street. GKHS is a nonprofit organization that promotes the discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge about the history of the greater Kent area. www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org