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Juggler Roberto the Magnificent entertained a full crowd Wednesday

Juggler Roberto the Magnificent at Kent’s Town Square Plaza | Slide Show

Juggler Roberto the Magnificent | Slide Show

Juggler Roberto the Magnificent entertained a full crowd Wednesday
Australian native Clinton Anderson will demonstrate his techniques to train horses during his Walkabout Tour July 16-17 to the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Clinton Anderson’s horsemanship Walkabout Tour hits Kent July 16-17

Australian native Clinton Anderson brings his horsemanship Walkabout Tour July 16-17 to the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jul 13, 2011
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Australian native Clinton Anderson will demonstrate his techniques to train horses during his Walkabout Tour July 16-17 to the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Summer is best time to begin healthy eating habits | Timi Gustafson

Millions of Americans think of the beginning of the year as the best time to diet and get back in shape. It’s called resolution season, and for many it is almost an annual ritual. The weight loss industry strongly supports this tradition and does the bulk of its business during this period.

The Halyards will play their Americana music from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday

The Halyards to perform July 14 at Lake Meridian Park in Kent

The Halyards, a Northwest-based band, brings a new voice to the Americana music scene with a free Thursdays at the Lake concert from 7-8:30 p.m. July 14 at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St.

  • Jul 12, 2011
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The Halyards will play their Americana music from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday
Roberto the Magnificent will perform comedy

Juggler to entertain kids July 13 at Kent’s Town Square Plaza

Catch the comedy, juggling and crazy stunts of Roberto the Magnificent from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at the city of Kent's free Wednesday Picnic Performances - Especially for Kids at Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Harrison Street in downtown Kent.

  • Jul 11, 2011
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Roberto the Magnificent will perform comedy
The Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem quartet plays at noon July 12 at Kent Station as part of the city of Kent's Take-Out Tuesdays free concerts.

Take-Out Tuesdays concerts start July 12 at Kent Station

The Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem quartet open the city of Kent's Take-Out Tuesdays free concerts at noon July 12 at the Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way.

  • Jul 11, 2011
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The Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem quartet plays at noon July 12 at Kent Station as part of the city of Kent's Take-Out Tuesdays free concerts.
A Seattle Mist defender pursues a Los Angeles Temptation running back during a Lingerie Football League game last season in Kent.

Lingerie Football League plans to expand to Canada, Australia and Europe

The Kent-based Seattle Mist could have a chance to play in the women's Lingerie Football League's first World Bowl in 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

A Seattle Mist defender pursues a Los Angeles Temptation running back during a Lingerie Football League game last season in Kent.
'American Idol' finalist Stefano Langone

Kent’s Stefano Langone to sing July 8 in Everett with ‘American Idol Live’ tour

Kent's Stefano Langone will perform with the "American Idol Live" tour at 7 p.m. Friday, July 8 at Comcast Arena in Everett.

  • Jul 7, 2011
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'American Idol' finalist Stefano Langone
LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends kick off the city of Kent's Thursdays at the Lake free concerts from 7-8:30 p.m. July 7 at Lake Meridian Park.

LeRoy Bell opens Thursdays at the Lake concerts July 7 in Kent

The acoustic soul and folky pop of LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends kicks off the city of Kent's Thursdays at the Lake free concerts from 7-8:30 p.m. July 7 at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St.

  • Jul 5, 2011
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LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends kick off the city of Kent's Thursdays at the Lake free concerts from 7-8:30 p.m. July 7 at Lake Meridian Park.
Rachel Pryar

4th Annual Jazz and Art Event | Slide Show

4th Annual Jazz and Art Event | Slide Show

Rachel Pryar

Dentists can be the first line of defense in diagnosing diabetes

Thankfully, many of us have dental insurance allowing us to visit the dentist twice a year. Most of us take advantage of this opportunity because it’s paid for by our employers. We go because we want our smiles bright and white. We go for the free toothbrush.

  • Jun 19, 2011
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Rhythm and blues singer Musiq Soulchild performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday

Musiq Soulchild to sing June 22 in Kent at ShoWare Center

Rhythm and blues singer Musiq Soulchild and the R&B group Next perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jun 17, 2011
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Rhythm and blues singer Musiq Soulchild performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday
The American rock supergroup A Perfect Circle plays Thursday

A Perfect Circle to perform June 30 in Kent

A Perfect Circle, an American rock supergroup formed in 1999, plays at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 30 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jun 13, 2011
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The American rock supergroup A Perfect Circle plays Thursday

The fourth annual Evening of Jazz & Art June 23 in Kent

The Kent Senior Activity Center and the Kent Arts Commission are hosting the fourth annual Evening of Jazz & Art Event 5-8 p.m., Thursday, June 23 at 600 E. Smith Street in downtown Kent.

  • Jun 11, 2011
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Top 10 interesting facts about camp

Camp has become a staple of the summer season. Each year, millions of children, youth, and adults head to the hills, lakes, valleys, and parks to participate in the time-honored tradition of camp. And, while most people easily conjure up images of campfires and canoes, there is a lot more to the camp experience. Here are ten of the things you may not have known about the camp experience.

  • Jun 11, 2011
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Tryouts for the Seattle Mist of the Lingerie Football League run June 13 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Seattle Mist to hold Lingerie Football League tryout June 13 in Kent

A final open tryout for the Seattle Mist of the women's Lingerie Football League is set for 5 p.m. Monday, June 13 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jun 9, 2011
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Tryouts for the Seattle Mist of the Lingerie Football League run June 13 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Seattle Mist quarterback Angela Rypien sends the ball up field Tuesday

Angela Rypien practices with Seattle Mist of Lingerie Football League | Video

Angela Rypien practices at Seattle Mist Lingerie Football League minicamp.

Seattle Mist quarterback Angela Rypien sends the ball up field Tuesday
The R&B group Boyz II Men will perform Saturday

Boyz II Men coming to Kent in the fall

The popular R&B group Boyz II Men will headline the Ladies Night Out Concert, Volume 4 at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • Jun 3, 2011
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The R&B group Boyz II Men will perform Saturday

One’s Ship Comes In | Poem by Joe Paddock

Joe Paddock is a Minnesota poet and he and I are, as we say in the Midwest, “of an age.” Here is a fine poem about arriving at a stage when there can be great joy in accepting life as it comes to us.

Award-winning pianist Brenda Miller of Kentridge High School will perform a recital at 1 p.m. June 4 at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church in Renton.

Award-winning Kentridge pianist to perform recital June 4

Brenda Miller, a senior pianist from Kentridge High School who recently took first place in the Washington State Solo and Ensemble Contest, will perform a senior recital at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 13055 S.E. 192nd St., in Renton.

  • May 31, 2011
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Award-winning pianist Brenda Miller of Kentridge High School will perform a recital at 1 p.m. June 4 at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church in Renton.