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Two Gates | Poem by Denise Low

The persons we are when we are young are probably buried somewhere within us when we’ve grown old. Denise Low, who was the Kansas poet laureate, takes a look at a younger version of herself in this telling poem.

Pianist David Benoit pays tribute to 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Kentwood High PAC in Covington.

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ with pianist David Benoit set for Dec. 10 at Kentwood

Contemporary jazz piano legend David Benoit pays tribute to the much-loved animated television special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" during a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Kentwood High.

  • Dec 7, 2011
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Pianist David Benoit pays tribute to 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Kentwood High PAC in Covington.

I never claimed to be a good housekeeper | Living with Gleigh

I never claimed to be a good housekeeper. There are just some things in life I really hate to do and housekeeping is one of them. So consequently, I put off many household chores until they are screaming for attention and I can’t ignore them any longer.

Kentlake brings humor to the stage in ‘The Pajama Game’

A 1950s union strike in a textile factory doesn’t sound like the best setting for a musical comedy, but, for Kentlake Drama it has worked well in its production of Richard Adler and Jerry Ross’ “The Pajama Game.”

The Cricket in the Sump | Poem by Catherine Tufariello

Here’s a fine poem about a cricket by Catherine Tufariello, who lives in Indiana. I especially admire the way in which she uses rhyme without it ever taking control of the poetry, the way rhyme can.

The Boulding family's Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday

Celtic Yuletide Concert in Kent Dec. 4

The treasured tradition of the Boulding family's musical celebration of the holiday season returns Sunday, Dec. 4 to Kent.

  • Nov 30, 2011
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The Boulding family's Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday

Believe This | Poem by Richard Levine

When we’re on all fours in a garden, planting or weeding, we’re as close to our ancient ancestors as we’re going to get. Here, while he works in the dirt, Richard Levine feels the sacred looking over his shoulder.

Pajama drive for Treehouse stores serving foster children

Kent residents can donate pajamas at the Farrington Court retirement community, 516 Kenosia Ave., until Dec. 1 to give to foster kids served by Treehouse.

  • Nov 25, 2011
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All I need for Thanksgiving is a pumpkin pie | Living with Gleigh

Well, Thanksgiving is upon us. I don’t have a large family or extended family, so I only cook for my two teenage daughters, my husband, my mom and me. Every year I contemplate the value of cooking a big Thanksgiving meal for five people, four of whom I plan and cook for five days a week already.

Michael Hardy

Kent’s ShoWare Center celebrates the 1 millionth guest | Slide Show

Kent's ShoWare Center celebrates Michael Hardy the 1,000,000 guest.

Michael Hardy

Why anxiety disorders are on the rise | Timi Gustafson

It’s getting harder to feel good about life in America. According to data collected by the Census Bureau, the average income of Americans has fallen by almost 10 percent since the beginning of the recession of 2008. Some experts say the financial crisis has been as traumatic and anxiety-producing for millions of Americans as the events of Sept. 11, 2001. While people back then were fearful of another terrorist attack, they are now experiencing profound existential angst about their future.

The ShoWare Center will welcome its millionth guest Friday

One millionth guest to enter Kent’s ShoWare Center Friday; will receive free tickets for one year

One lucky fan will get quite the gift when he or she enters Kent's ShoWare Center on Friday night for the Seattle Thunderbirds hockey game.

  • Nov 17, 2011
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The ShoWare Center will welcome its millionth guest Friday

Early Christmas tree tips and ideas | Evergreen Arborist

Yes, it is a bit early to begin to think about Christmas. The pumpkin season just ended and Thanksgiving is lurking around the corner.

  • Nov 13, 2011
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Mist's Laurel Creel settles the linesman down before a play

Las Vegas Sin beat Kent-based Seattle Mist 28-24 in Lingerie Football League game | Slide Show

The Las Vegas Sin held off a late rally by the Seattle Mist for a 28-24 win in a women's Lingerie Football League game Friday at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Nov 8, 2011
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Mist's Laurel Creel settles the linesman down before a play
Jessie

Toy Story 3 characters skate their way to ShoWare

Adam Loosley fell in love with ice skating when he was three years old.

Jessie
Seattle Mist Lingerie Football League players from left Ericka Smith

Kent-based Seattle Mist drawing national media attention to Lingerie Football League | Slide Show

Players from the Seattle Mist of the women's Lingerie Football League appeared at the ShoWare Center in Kent Thursday to promote their game at 7 p.m. Friday against the Las Vegas Sin.

Seattle Mist Lingerie Football League players from left Ericka Smith

Royal Comedy Tour coming Nov. 5 to Kent’s ShoWare Center

Sommore headlines the Royal Comedy Tour that will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Nov 3, 2011
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Receiver Jessica Hopkins and the rest of the Seattle Mist play the Las Vegas Sin in a Lingerie Football League game at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Kent's ShoWare Center.

Kent-based Seattle Mist favored to beat Las Vegas Sin in Lingerie Football League game Nov. 4

Oddsmakers have listed the Seattle Mist as a 10.5-point favorite against the Las Vegas Sin in the women's Lingerie Football League game to be played at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Receiver Jessica Hopkins and the rest of the Seattle Mist play the Las Vegas Sin in a Lingerie Football League game at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Kent's ShoWare Center.
Singer Ruth Moody performs Saturday

Ruth Moody to perform Oct. 29 in Kent Spotlight Series

Ruth Moody, a founding member of the internationally renowned, Billboard-charting trio The Wailin’ Jennys, brings her solo project to Kent’s Spotlight Series.

  • Oct 27, 2011
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Singer Ruth Moody performs Saturday

Kent-based Rainier Chorale plans cabaret, dinner, auction Oct. 29 in Auburn

The Kent-based Rainier Chorale will host “Harvest Moon,” a cabaret, dinner, and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Green River Community College in Auburn.

  • Oct 21, 2011
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