A compilation of the what to do and see in King County this week.
Bring on the padded suits: Kent Reporter staffers Brian Beckley and Brandon Carr dropped by Clowns Unlimited to see what the business was all about. They ended up in the wrestling ring.
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The State of Washington Thursday shut down the region's only fish pedicure procedure after determining it did not meet state codes requiring all pedicure implements to be sanitized or disposed of after use.
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Kent Reporter went into the classrooms at Kent-Meridian High School to ask how students feel about teacher strikes. Should teachers be allowed to strike? Hear what some high school students in Kent had to say.
What's happening in Kent and the King County region these next few weeks.
Out and About
Events
Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.
The Puyallup Fair: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Sept. 21. Features six free entertainment stages, exhibit buildings, midway rides, food, the PRCA Rodeo, animal shows and more. Admission: $8-$10; free for ages 5 and younger. Parking: $10-$12. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup. 253-854-1771 or www.thefair.com.
Look out, Simba, there's an ogre coming your way.
With the opening of "Shrek the Musical" in its pre-Broadway engagement at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, DreamWorks Theatricals is ready to face off against Disney not only onscreen, but also onstage.
It was a major moment in our nation's history, changing our lives forever. We invite you to share your memories of how 9/11 affected you.
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They might not have any pixie dust, but for two Kent kids, flying with Peter Pan is now a reality.
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It was a typical day in a typical junior high school.
The students gathered around a piano in the music room were full of noise and energy. The tune on the piano was accompanied by giggling and laughter, and kids shoved good naturedly at one another.
