Tons of fun are in the works for children of all ages at the “You Me We Fest” from 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Event organizers also have released the list of performers (see below).
The free event is a celebration of Kent’s being named, for the first time ever, one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People in America by America’s Promise Alliance, according to a city of Kent media release.
America’s Promise Alliance is the nation’s largest partnership organization dedicated to youth and children.
“We want to celebrate Kent’s kids with the community in a big way, so we’ve asked for ideas and more importantly participation from a lot of different groups,” said Julie Stangle, city of Kent youth and teen program manager. “The response has been terrific. Families won’t want to miss You Me We. It’s a celebration with a street fair atmosphere.”
Doors open at 6 p.m. with stage entertainment by master of ceremonies Greg Bennick, a nationally renowned juggler, comedian and speaker. Other local performers join the act at 6:35 p.m.
Event/Performance Schedule:
6:20 – 6:35 p.m. – Greg Bennick, MC
6:35 – 6:45 p.m. – Neely O’Brien Elementary D.R.U.M. (5th, 6th graders Xylophone and percussion instruments)
6:50 – 7:25 p.m. – Soul’d Out Christian Center Dance (Elementary and High School student dance performance); Bollywood Glamour – Kentridge High School (East Indian-style dance); Pacific Islander Club – Kent Meridian High School and Mill Creek Middle School (Tahitian Couples dance, traditional island dance and chant); Chatelaines Dance Team – Kentridge High School (45 member drill team, “Rockette”-style dance)
7:30-8:00 p.m. – Remarks, Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke; Dr. Merri Rieger, Chief Student Achievement Officer, Kent School District; Christopher Epps, Senior Director, Communications & Marketing, America’s Promise Alliance; Maira Perez and RJ Anderson, students of the Institute for Community Leadership
8:00-8:15 p.m. – Allegro Performing Arts Academy (All ages dance variety)
8:15-8:35 p.m. – Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder (Drum line)
8:40 – 9:20 p.m. – Jasmine Bravo, (vocalist) – Kent Meridian High School; Shaun Fisher and Jason Garcia, (vocals, guitar) – Meridian Middle School; Harmonesians, (trio vocal harmony, guitar) – Kent Meridian High School; Spencer Roop – Kent Meridian High School, (Winner in Kent’s Got Talent Contest and Royal Idol Winner); Royal Funk (jazz band, vocals) – Kent Meridian High School
Other activities include:
• Interactive booths
• Hands-on art activities
• Sports competitions
• Face painting
• Bounce houses
• ShoWare Center tours
• Games, contests, raffles, and prizes including a Redline bicycle
• “Family friendly pricing” on concessions
The event is being organized by several community groups, including the Kent School District, Kent Parks Department, youth groups, sports and scouting organizations, churches, local businesses, service clubs and others.
For more event details, visit for you me we:
www.YouMeWeKent.com
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