The Kent YMCA, 10828 SE 248th St., will host a free Community Day on Saturday, Feb. 24. COURTESY PHOTO, YMCA

The Kent YMCA, 10828 SE 248th St., will host a free Community Day on Saturday, Feb. 24. COURTESY PHOTO, YMCA

Kent YMCA to offer free Community Day on Saturday, Feb. 24

Facility will be open noon to 3 p.m. to all for swim, gym and other activities

The Kent YMCA, in collaboration with the city of Kent Park Department, will host its first Community Day from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24.

The free event will be at the YMCA facility at 10828 SE 248th St.

The Kent Y is dedicated to strengthening its ties with the local community, and the partnership with the Kent Parks Department is a testament to this commitment, according to a Feb. 9 YMCA of Greater Seattle media release.

Event highlights:

• Community swim: Dive into a fun-filled afternoon with a refreshing swim in the indoor pool.

• Bounce house: Let the kids jump, bounce, and play in the lively bounce house.

• Gym activities: Enjoy access to various recreational activities in the gym, suitable for all ages.

• Kids zone family time: Engage in quality family time with specially organized activities for children.

• Smoothie bike: Blend fitness and nutrition with our unique smoothie bike experience.

Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a drawing for a chance to win a complimentary one month YMCA of Greater Seattle membership.

The event is open to everyone, and all activities and amenities are provided at no cost as a gesture of gratitude to the Kent community.


Talk to us

Please share your story tips by emailing editor@kentreporter.com.

To share your opinion for publication, submit a letter through our website https://www.kentreporter.com/submit-letter/. Include your name, address and daytime phone number. (We’ll only publish your name and hometown.) Please keep letters to 300 words or less.

More in Life

t
Healthy Kids Day free event coming up April 20 at Kent YMCA

Activities to include face painting, bounce house and dodgeball

t
City of Kent offers space festival for families May 4 at ShoWare Center

Retired astronaut Jose M. Hernandez to speak at event

t
t
Return of ‘Kent Has Talent’ show postponed to fall from May

Organizers hope for more youth and teen entries by fall

t
Kent Station to host Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30

Egg hunt for children ages 5 and under; scavenger hunt for kids ages 6 to 12

t
Major $2.9 million renovation coming to Kent’s Springwood Park

Project includes new playgrounds, multisport court, shelter and more

t
City to begin major renovations at Kent Commons Community Center

Work on $1.5 million project to start soon to upgrade recreation facility

Comic book collection is still a staple of Emerald City Comic Con. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con

Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.

t
Spring is near as nesting eagles return to Riverbend in Kent

Eagles can be spotted near Riverbend Golf Complex and along the Green River and Interurban Trail

t
Kent YMCA to offer free Community Day on Saturday, Feb. 24

Facility will be open noon to 3 p.m. to all for swim, gym and other activities

Voiceover actor Kat Cressida will visit Auburn at Unlock the Con on Feb. 17-18 for meet and greets, an exclusive dinner with a Q&A panel and a Sunday “Brunch with the Bride.” (Courtesy photo)
Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet and greet in Auburn

Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17 and 18.

t
Performers wanted for return of ‘Kent Has Talent’ show

Registration starts Feb. 1; auditions March 23-24; show set for May 23