Kent family festival at ShoWare Center

Children of all ages can expect lots of fun at the upcoming “You Me We" festival from 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at the Kent ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.

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  • Tuesday, January 24, 2012 2:13pm
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The second annual 'You

The second annual 'You

Children of all ages can expect lots of fun at the upcoming “You Me We” festival from 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at the Kent ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St.

The second-annual family event is a celebration of local talent and the many youth and teen resources available in Kent.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with Kent youth and teen performers starting at 6:30 p.m.

Other activities include:

• Interactive booths

• Hands-on art activities

• Sports competitions

• Face painting

• Bounce houses

• Games, contests, raffles, and prizes including a Redline bicycle

• $1 hot dogs and $1 soda

The event is organized by the Kent School District, Kent Parks Department, youth groups, sports and scouting organizations, churches, local businesses, and service clubs.

To register your Kent group to provide entertainment or to host a free interactive booth, call 253-856-5030 or email jstangle@KentWA.gov.

For more event details, visit YouMeWeKent.com.


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