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Congratulations to this week's Predator Fan of the Week From the Kent Predators' May 14 Indoor Football League game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim this week’s prize is noon Friday

Congratulations to this week’s Predator Fan of the Week

From the Kent Predators' May 14 Indoor Football League game.

  • May 17, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Congratulations to this week's Predator Fan of the Week From the Kent Predators' May 14 Indoor Football League game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim this week’s prize is noon Friday

Kent’s ShoWare Center to host 3-on-3 basketball shootout

Teams, volunteers and sponsors are wanted to participate in the ShoWare Shootout Aug. 7-8 at the ShoWare Center parking lot in Kent.

  • May 17, 2010
  • BY Wire Service

Kent School District’s VisFest set for May 25

VisFest, the Kent School District's annual film festival, will run from 6-9 p.m. May 25 at Kent-Meridian High School, 10020 S.E. 256th St.

  • May 17, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
The Taylor Trophy on loan from Auburn High School is being exhibited at the Kent Historical Museum during the museum's football exhibit. The trophy is awarded to the winner of the annual football game between Kent-Meridian and Auburn high schools. The exhibit runs through June 18.

From Predators to Taylor Trophy: Museum exhibit covers history of Kent football (Video and story)

Claude French, Owen Taylor and Morris “Red” Badgro are not household names to most Kent residents. But the names soon become familiar after a tour of the Kent football history exhibit at the Kent Historical Museum. The exhibit is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through June 18.

The Taylor Trophy on loan from Auburn High School is being exhibited at the Kent Historical Museum during the museum's football exhibit. The trophy is awarded to the winner of the annual football game between Kent-Meridian and Auburn high schools. The exhibit runs through June 18.
The Kentwood Players present The Wizard of Oz at Kentwood High School May 12-15.

Kentwood puts new spin on time-honored Wizard of Oz: See the slide show, too!

It's got a witch, a scarecrow, a lion and a tin man. And then there's Dorothy, and her little dog, too. The Kentwood Players' version of "The Wizard of Oz" has all the characters you would expect to see in a tribute to the classic American fairy tale. But don't get too comfortable with this story - Kentwood's production of "Oz" has some one-of-a-kind twists you won't see anywhere else.

The Kentwood Players present The Wizard of Oz at Kentwood High School May 12-15.
Waverly James

Kent-Meridian’s ‘Bus Stop’ production breathes life into Marilyn Monroe classic: See the slide show!

You're stuck in a bus terminal on a snowy night outside Topeka, Kans., and it's all you've got until morning. So opens the setting for "Bus Stop," a classic American play and the spring production of choice for the Kent-Meridian Royal Players.

Waverly James
Seattle Mist quarterback Lindsey Blaine leads the team in its Lingerie Football League opener last fall at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Lingerie Football League postpones player tryouts

The Kent-based Seattle Mist of the women's Lingerie Football League postponed player tryouts that were scheduled for May 16 at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila.

  • May 11, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Seattle Mist quarterback Lindsey Blaine leads the team in its Lingerie Football League opener last fall at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
The logo for the Kent Predators Indoor Football League team.

Tri-Cities rolls over Kent Predators in Indoor Football League game

Tri-Cities quarterback Houston Lillard threw four touchdown passes to help lead the Fever to a 71-24 win over the Kent Predators in a professional Indoor Football League game Saturday at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.

  • May 10, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
The logo for the Kent Predators Indoor Football League team.

Kent Covenant Church presents ‘The Foreigner’

Looking for some family-friendly entertainment? Then watch the Kent Covenant Church's production of "The Foreigner," a comedy written by Larry Shue. Cast members from the church and the community will present the show at 7 p.m. May 14; and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 15 at the Carlson Center Theatre at Kent Covenant Church, 12010 S.E. 240th St. Kent Covenant has produced community theater for 15 years.

  • May 10, 2010
  • BY Wire Service

Battle of the Chefs event postponed

Organizers of The Battle of the Chefs competition scheduled for May 23 at the ShoWare Center in Kent have postponed the event to a date to be determined in October.

  • May 10, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Joyce Becker is a professional quilter who writes columns for the Kent Reporter.

Confessions of a Quiltaholic – Try to look on the bright side

When bad things happen, and boy do they happen, I try to look at the positive.

Joyce Becker is a professional quilter who writes columns for the Kent Reporter.
Kentlake students

Kentlake drama program brings ‘South Pacific’ musical to life

There were a few doubts in Pam Cressey's mind about whether her Kentlake High School drama club students could make the characters in the musical "South Pacific" seem real. But the students quickly erased those doubts after the opening weekend of shows.

Kentlake students
Congratulations to this week's Predator Fan of the Week From the Kent Predators' April 30 Indoor Football League game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Deadline to claim this week’s prize is noon Friday

Congratulations to this week’s Predator Fan of the Week

From the Kent Predators' April 30 Indoor Football League game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim this week’s prize is noon Friday, May 14. Person in photo must be the one to come in and claim the prize, no substitutions.

  • May 5, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Congratulations to this week's Predator Fan of the Week From the Kent Predators' April 30 Indoor Football League game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Deadline to claim this week’s prize is noon Friday
The logo for the Kent Predators Indoor Football League team.

Billings crushes Kent Predators in Indoor Football League game – See the Slide Show

Chris Dixon threw four touchdown passes and rushed for two scores to lead the Billings Outlaws to a 54-30 win over the Kent Predators in a professional Indoor Football League game April 30 at the ShoWare Center.

  • May 3, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
The logo for the Kent Predators Indoor Football League team.

Backstreet Boys to play Aug. 5 in Kent

The Backstreet Boys will play at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

  • May 3, 2010
  • BY Wire Service

‘South Pacific’ on stage at Kentlake

The Kentlake High School Drama Club will present Rogers and Hammerstein "South Pacific" May 5-8.

  • May 3, 2010
  • BY Wire Service

Kentwood to perform ‘The Wizard of Oz’

The drama club at Kentwood High School in Covington presents "The Wizard of Oz" from May 5-8 and May 12-15.

  • May 3, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Rachel Gore takes a long pass to the 3-yard line to set up a touchdown at the Majestics' first scrimmage March 20 at French Field.

Majestics women’s football team comes home to play Portland Shockwave Saturday

The Seattle Majestics women's football team is hoping to reverse its fortunes Saturday, when it takes on the Portland Shockwave at Kent's French Field.

  • Apr 30, 2010
  • BY Wire Service
Rachel Gore takes a long pass to the 3-yard line to set up a touchdown at the Majestics' first scrimmage March 20 at French Field.
Folk singer Arlo Guthrie and family perform at 8 p.m. May 1 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Guthrie family to play May 1 in Kent

Annie Guthrie and her father, folk singer Arlo Guthrie, were unsure what to expect, touring with more than a dozen family members for several months across the nation. The Guthrie family performs at 8 p.m. May 1 at the ShoWare Center in Kent, one of their final stops as the tour wraps up in late May. Annie Guthrie looked back at life on the road over the last several months.

Folk singer Arlo Guthrie and family perform at 8 p.m. May 1 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Joyce Becker is a professional quilter who writes columns for the Kent Reporter.

Confessions of a quiltaholic – What I am thankful for

Sometimes my mind wanders and I picture myself trapped in a culture or society where women have no rights and are subservient. How would I keep my thoughts and desires to myself, when inside, I am a rebel at heart and must express my creativity?

Joyce Becker is a professional quilter who writes columns for the Kent Reporter.