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Chamber plans events

Fitness facility has open house

Curves of Downtown Kent recently relocated to 710 W. Meeker in the historic district, and while the business may have changed locations, their mission hasn’t changed.

Prep sports on local horizon

They’re not playing games, running races or jumping into the pool just yet. But high school sports are back.

REC CALENDAR

BASEBALL

KENTLAKE FALCONS

FOOTBALL: AT A GLANCE

The three lead horses barrel down the stretch toward the wire in Sunday’s Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. Jockey Jennifer Whitaker and Wasserman (4) come up on the outside

A Mile-stone – and then some

In saving his best strides for last, Wasserman came home with another first.

The three lead horses barrel down the stretch toward the wire in Sunday’s Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. Jockey Jennifer Whitaker and Wasserman (4) come up on the outside

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.

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.

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Balance and fall screenings slated

The oil pastels of Daniel Wend – including the one pictured above – will be on display at the Auburn City Hall Art Gallery Aug. 25 through Sept. 19. The exhibit will also feature watercolor paintings by Jordan Cook. Visitors can meet both artists at a reception 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3. The gallery is located at 25 W. Main St.
The oil pastels of Daniel Wend – including the one pictured above – will be on display at the Auburn City Hall Art Gallery Aug. 25 through Sept. 19. The exhibit will also feature watercolor paintings by Jordan Cook. Visitors can meet both artists at a reception 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3. The gallery is located at 25 W. Main St.

Beware: Bats in King County may carry rabies

Bats in King County can have rabies, as an unidentified area couple recently found out when a bat they found in their house tested positive for rabies, according to Public Health-Seattle & King County.

Kent Human Services Commission gives thumbs up to 29 non-profit groups

The Kent Human Services Commission has recommended funding for 29 nonprofit programs to be included in Mayor Suzette Cooke’s 2009 proposed budget.

Jude Restis

Kent-Meridian alumnus Restis enters Marine Corps

Jude Michael Restis, son of Linda and Jude Restis of Kent, was commissioned Aug. 9 as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps.

Jude Restis

Kent Hot 100 designed to help local businesses grow Chamber, college partner in program

For a new business, surviving the first five years is the hardest part.

Web site sees upgrade

Anyone who has logged onto www.kentreporter.com recently will have noticed a few changes.

S. Oregon hands Jaguars third straight football loss

An unusual dry spell continues for the King County Jaguars.

Encore: Kent tennis team will return to nationals

The Weakend Warriors are just as strong as ever on the tennis court.

Identity in fatal accident

A 20-year-old Kent man killed Aug. 13 when his motorcycle collided with a car has been identified.

Hearing set for man in luring incident

A 45-year-old Kent man continues to be evaluated by doctors at Western State Hospital to help determine if he is competent to stand trial on charges of luring a minor, in connection with a Feb. 25 incident that involved a 15-year-old Kent girl.

Kent jail inmates can receive job training

Inmates at the city of Kent jail soon will learn how to work as flaggers at construction sites as part of a job-training program, thanks to a grant from the Washington Jail Industries Board.