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Residents show up to Town Square Plaza, Kent Station for tree lighting, parade

The Evergreen Elders Connection, or Nhóm Cao Niên Tình Xanh, meets twice a month at the Kent Senior Activity Center. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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A day at the Kent Senior Activity Center

A regular Tuesday at the Kent Senior Activity Center is filled with activity and socialization — from day…

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Kent’s Allegro academy to present sensory-friendly holiday show

Catch ‘Winter at the Beach’ Dec. 20 at Auburn Performing Arts Center

Participants enjoy the 2024 Winterfest in Kent. This year’s event is Saturday, Dec. 6. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Winterfest celebration in Kent set for Saturday, Dec. 6

Event includes parade, tree lighting, music, vendors and Santa

Sara Akmel, of Kent and Mill Creek Middle School, placed second in the National Civics Bee Washington State Championship June 21, 2025 at Olympia High School, hosted by the Association of Washington Business. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business

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National Civics Bee competition open to middle school students

Kent Chamber of Commerce seeks students to apply for contest that will send winner to Washington, D.C.

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire annual Toys for Joy program collected more than 6,000 toys and stocking suffers for about 1,500 children during its 2024 holiday drive. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire kicks off Toys for Joy program

Donations wanted to provide food and toys for those in need during the holiday season.

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39th annual Celtic Yuletide Concert set for Dec. 7 in Kent

Boulding family presents musical celebration of the holiday season

On Nov. 6, “Too Tall” Winston of the Harlem Globetrotters visited students at East Hill Elementary School in Kent. The visit was coordinated by the accesso ShoWare Center, which is hosting the Globetrotters on Jan. 30, 2026, during their 100 Year Tour. The show includes the popular gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks, along with pre-game and post-game fun. Tickets can be purchased at accessoshowarecenter.com. COURTESY PHOTOS

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Globetrotter ‘Too Tall’ Winston visits East Hill Elementary

On Nov. 6, “Too Tall” Winston of the Harlem Globetrotters visited students at East Hill Elementary School in…

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Underrated horror films for Halloween night

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…

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Six country singers to perform Dec. 3 in Kent at ShoWare Center

100.7 The Wolf’s Hometown Holiday concert returns

The 2024 Haunted Boo-levard at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Celebrate Halloween at Kent Station’s Haunted Boo-Levard

Safe trick-or-treating, festive fun and a brand-new attraction during Oct. 31 event

Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs

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Rainier Youth Choirs perform in South King County and beyond

In its 19th season, the 2-12th grade youth choir provides space and opportunities for singers, allowing them to…

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Disney on Ice returns to Kent Oct. 22-26 at ShoWare Center

Eight performances set for Let’s Dance!

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Street of Treats coming up in downtown Kent Oct. 25

Children, adults encouraged to dress in costumes for trick-or-treating at local businesses

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Halloween Themed Spirits Walk coming to downtown Kent Oct. 24

Wear costumes and taste spirits from boutique distilleries and local makers

Lalita Uppala, Executive Director of Indian American Community Services, is pictured at a podium. Courtesy photo

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Indian American Community Services to open Kent Community Center

Indian American Community Services (IACS), the longest-serving Indian immigrant organization in the Pacific Northwest, welcomed community members, local…

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Kentridge High Class of 1975 to celebrate 50th reunion

Activities set for Sept. 12-14 include ‘Local Cruise In,’ dinner, bar gatherings

Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs

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Rainier Youth Choirs invites young singers for 19th season

South King County singers grades 2-12 can join now, with rehearsals beginning Sept. 15.

Courtesy Photo, Rainier Youth Choirs

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Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs seeks members for openings

Singers in the second through 12th grades; four choir levels

Vehicles on display at the 2024 Cruisin’ Kent Car Show. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Cruisin’ Kent Car Show set for Sunday, Aug. 24 at Kent Station

Seventh-annual event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.