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SUMMARY:Recycling Event will be Saturday\, June 4 at Kent Phoenix Academy
DESCRIPTION:Each spring\, summer and fall\, the City of Kent hosts a recycling collection event that allows residents to dispose of recyclable items that are not normally accepted at the curb\, and the next event will be this Saturday\, Jung 4\, 2022. \nThis free event will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Kent Phoenix Academy\, located at 11000 SE 264th Street (map below). \nInstead of going to the landfill as trash\, all items collected at the event will be reused or recycled.\nVisit KentWA.gov/Recycle for details. \nOrganizers will be accepting batteries\, styrofoam\, electronics\, cardboard\, concrete\, asphalt\, rock\, brick\, mattresses\, box springs\, futons\, textiles\, household air conditioners and dehumidifiers\, porcelain toilets and sinks\, scrap metal\, propane tanks\, tires\, yard debris and scrap wood\, and shredding.  \nMore info at bit.ly/3GnzquI. \nKent Phoenix Academy is located at 11000 SE 264th Street:
URL:https://ilovekent.net/event/recycling-event-will-be-saturday-june-4-at-kent-phoenix-academy/
LOCATION:Kent Phoenix Academy\, 11000 SE 264th Street\, Kent\, WA\, 98030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Multi-Service Center's Crab Feed and Auction will be Saturday\, June 4
DESCRIPTION:Multi-Service Center’s Crab Feed and Auction will be held on Saturday night\, June 4\, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Southport in Renton. \n“Dust off your flip flops and join us for MSC’s 21st Crab Feed and Auction on beautiful Lake Washington in Renton!” \nAfter two years of holding this event virtually\, organizers are excited to welcome everyone back in person – there will be a silent and live auction\, raffles\, games\, entertainment\, and of course…crab. \nProceeds will benefit Multi-Service Center’s programs and services that provide basic support such as food\, rental assistance\, and energy assistance to our neighbors throughout South King County. \n“We hope you’ll join us and invite others to this fun and casual fundraising event with stunning views of Lake Washington. This will be a night to remember!” \nThank you in advance for helping us serve the community and fulfill MSC’s mission to build a future without poverty by creating pathways to help\, hope\, and dignity for our neighbors in need. \n“Purchase your tickets now for the Crab Feed & Auction!” \nWHEN: Saturday\, June 4\, 2022: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. \nWHERE: The Hyatt Regency Southport | 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N\, Renton\, WA 98056 (map below) \nINFO & TICKETS: \nmschelps.org/cf2022
URL:https://ilovekent.net/event/multi-service-centers-crab-feed-and-auction-will-be-saturday-june-4/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Southport\, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N\, Renton\, WA\, 98056\, United States
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SUMMARY:Downtown Kent Wine Walk will be Friday\, June 10
DESCRIPTION:The Kent Downtown Partnership will be holding its Downtown Kent Wine Walk on Friday\, June 10\, 2022\, from 6 – 9 p.m.< \n“Downtown Kent will be the place to welcome friends and neighbors with a lively Friday night vibe\,” organizers said. “Kick-off the weekend with date night or gather good friends for a fun night of tasting and live music.” \nSip local wines\, shop small\, socialize\, and support it all on a gorgeous summer evening. Downtown Kent businesses will feature wine tastings from select boutiques\, and Pacific Northwest wineries. Visitors are encouraged to come early to get acquainted with downtown shops and restaurants. \nExplore the diverse flavors of Kent on the downtown “food trail\,” including Sushi\, African\, Thai\, Mexican\, bistros\, and pubs. \nLIVE MUSIC: Featuring the Joe Cook Band – nominated as Best Blues Band and Best Traditional Blues by the Washington Blues Society for 2022. \nTicket includes ten tastings\, program guide\, disposable wine glass\, wrist band. \nBottles will be available for purchase tax free that night only. \nBYOG: Help us reduce waste\, bring your own glass! \nTHIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT! \nTICKETS: $35 advance\, $40 at door. Tickets and info at downtownkentwa.com \nThis is a FREE event; shops and restaurants will be open to the public. Wine tasting requires a ticket and 21+ age verification. \nProceeds from this event benefit the Kent Downtown Partnership and go towards future programs and projects in Historic Downtown Kent.
URL:https://ilovekent.net/event/save-the-date-downtown-kent-wine-walk-will-be-friday-june-10/
LOCATION:Downtown Kent\, Kent\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Day for Kent Farmers Market will be Saturday\, June 11
DESCRIPTION:This summer marks the 47th season of the Kent Farmers Market\, operated by volunteers from the Kent Lions & Foundation\, who also bring you Kent Cornucopia Days\, and the Kent Winterfest Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. \nOpening Day will be Saturday\, June 11\, 2022\, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nThe market is located at the Town Square Plaza park (map below) in downtown Kent\, next to the Kent Library and between the Kent Station and Historic Downtown Kent. \n“We invite you to come shop with local farmers and talented local makers in the Kent area\, who will be setting up shop every Saturday.” \nThis is an open-air farmers market that will run every Saturday through Sept. 10\, 2022. \nFor more information\, visit https://kentfarmersmarket.com. \nTown Square Plaza is located at 115 2nd Ave N.:
URL:https://ilovekent.net/event/opening-day-for-kent-farmers-market-will-be-saturday-june-11/
LOCATION:Town Square Plaza\, 115 2nd Ave N.\, Kent\, WA\, 98032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kent Community Clean Up & Paint Out Graffiti event will be Saturday\, June 18
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to help Kent look and feel better? \nThe Kent Police Department has the perfect solution – register to take part in a Community Clean Up Day on Saturday\, June 18\, 2022\, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nLend a hand to eliminate graffiti and reduce vandalism in OUR community of Kent. \n“Together\, we can keep Kent clean\, beautiful and safe for children\, families\, seniors and visitors\,” police said. “Let’s make our mark—and cover theirs!” \n\n\n\nSign up teams of 6–8 willing volunteers. We’ll meet for coffee at 9 a.m. at the Kent Commons parking lot\, located at 4th Avenue N and W James Street. Staff will provide supplies\, instructions and directions to your clean-up areas. Teams will drive themselves to their locations.\nVolunteer groups will paint over graffiti and pick up litter across the City. Kent PD will provide volunteers with locations\, supplies needed\, paint for covering the graffiti\, and instructions. All you need to do is form your group and register by completing the Community Clean Up form (fillable PDF) and emailing it to Sara Wood\, Community Education Coordinator at swood@kentwa.gov.\n\n\n\nRegistrations will be accepted until June 15. *Please note – once sign ups are received\, the group lead will be contacted for a volunteer waiver to be completed by the volunteer or parent/guardian if under 18. \nRain-out Contingency Plan\nIf it’s raining\, teams can still participate. Team captains: show up as planned to check out a bin of supplies and you can return them to Sara Wood by June 30. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit https://www.kentwa.gov/departments/police-department/community-education.
URL:https://ilovekent.net/event/kent-community-clean-up-paint-out-graffiti-event-will-be-saturday-june-18/
LOCATION:Kent Commons\, 525 Fourth Avenue North\, Kent\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kent International Festival returning to ShoWare on Saturday\, June 18
DESCRIPTION:An in-person version of the 14th annual Kent International Festival will be returning to the accesso ShoWare Center on Saturday\, June 18\, 2022. \nThis will be the first in-person version of this great local event since 2019. \nHours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. \n“We are so excited to hold our festival in person again this year\,” organizers said. \nThe Kent International Festival is a celebration of the cultural diversity represented in the greater Kent community. \n“We believe that\, through coming together and celebrating our various heritages with respect and understanding\, we build a stronger and wider sense of community that is inclusive of all\,” organizers said. \n \nAPPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL MAY 6\nApplications are now open for 2022\, with a deadline of May 6. Volunteer Applications will continue to be taken after May 6. 2022. \n\nHelp plan our festival for 2022 – Our busy committee is always looking for more people to help us plan.\nApplications are available at the link below:\n\nhttps://kentinternationalfestival.com/applications\nBelow is a video of the virtual event held last year: \n\nMore info on the festival available here: https://kentinternationalfestival.com
URL:https://ilovekent.net/event/kent-international-festival-returning-to-showare-center-on-saturday-june-18/
LOCATION:accesso Showare Center\, 625 W. James Street\, Kent\, WA\, 98032\, United States
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SUMMARY:'6/22 Men in Black Birthday Bash' will be Wednesday\, June 22
DESCRIPTION:Local tourism\, civic\, and economic development organizations are rallying around an upcoming event that celebrates the history\, mythology\, and pop culture relating to the 1947 Summer of the Saucers\, the infamous Maury Island Incident\, and the world’s first alleged encounter with the iconic Men in Black on June 22\, 1947. \nThis fun new event will be held Wednesday\, June 22\, 2022\, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Quarterdeck in Des Moines (map below). \nKey supporters of ‘6/22: The Men in Black Birthday Bash’ include Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority\, Des Moines Legacy Foundation\, Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park\, and Destination Des Moines. \n“We are launching this event in time to capture the 75th Anniversary of the historic events that mark the beginning of the modern UFO era and our local role in that legacy\,” said event co-founder Steve Edmiston. “We simply could not pull it off without these organizations quickly pledging their support.” \nThe Des Moines Legacy Foundation has given a grant of $1\,947 to sponsor the event. President Patrice Thorell called 6/22 co-founder Edmiston a “fantastic storyteller and entrepreneur” and predicted that a successful Men in Black Birthday Bash could become a catalyst for even more unusual events. \n“Des Moines has been Ground Zero for quirky historical incidents that have the potential to draw the curious\,” Thorell said. Thorell added that Des Moines’ unique history has untapped possibility for economic development. \n“We believe this event has the potential to grow into an event that will welcome visitors from around the world. We are excited to be a part of the inaugural birthday bash\,” said Mark Everton\, President & CEO\, Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority. \nRotarian Brian Snure said the Des Moines and Normandy Park Club jumped at the chance to support the event. \n“Part of our mission as Rotarians is to make the Des Moines community a great place to live\, work and play\,” said Snure. “The 6/22 birthday bash will not only promote the community but will be a fun way to share our unique and fascinating history.” \nDestination Des Moines’ (DDM) President Tony Hettler said DDM is excited to be in on the new 6/22 event from the beginning. \n“It is a great match for our mission to showcase our Waterland community as a vibrant location for creativity\, community\, and business.” \nThe Northwest’s UFO history and status as the birthplace of the Men in Black have long been celebrated by the Maury Island Incident Historical Society. The society’s namesake historical event inspired the award-winning film The Maury Island Incident and inspired the Washington State Senate to pass Resolution 8648 to acknowledge the Maury Island Incident’s contribution to Washington’s history and culture. \nThe event will feature live music by J.T. Underwood and Paper Moon\, black-and-white costumes\, and a slate of zany Men-in-Black-themed entertainment. \nWHAT: 6/22 – the Men in Black Birthday Bash \nWHEN: Wednesday\, June 22\, 2022; doors open at 5:30 p.m.\, and the “Great Synchronization” is set for 6:22 p.m. \nWHERE: Quarterdeck – 22307 Dock Ave. S. Unit 1\, Des Moines\, WA 98198 \nTICKETS: \nTickets are on sale now at EventBrite\n \nMore Information / Follow: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.quadrant45.com/#/622\nhttps://www.facebook.com/622.MIB\nhttps://www.quarterdeckdm.com/events\n\n\n\nAbout Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority \nThe Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA) is the official destination marketing organization for Seattle Southside\, including the cities of SeaTac\, Tukwila and Des Moines. The organization is responsible for competitively marketing the area as an ideal travel destination for leisure and business travelers who wish to explore Western Washington and an idyllic place for meeting and event planners to hold their events. The Seattle Southside RTA is funded by a self-assessed hotel fund and supported by a lodging tax from the cities of SeaTac\, Tukwila and Des Moines. For more information\, please visit www.seattlesouthside.com. \nAbout Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park \nThe Rotary Club of Des Moines & Normandy Park is an association of community leaders who are working to make our communities and the world better places to live\, work and play. Club members strive to adhere to the motto of Rotary International: “Service Above Self.” More info at https://www.dmnprotary.org. \nAbout Des Moines Legacy Foundation \nThe Des Moines Legacy Foundation seeks to build a brighter future through parks\, recreation\, and senior services in the Des Moines community\, with a mission to improve\, and create community and park and recreation services; promote interest in and opportunities for charitable giving; be a positive force in providing tools to assist the changing needs of our community; and to enhance services for all ages. More info at http://desmoineslegacy.org. \nAbout Destination Des Moines \nDestination Des Moines is focused on the promotion and marketing of the City of Des Moines through activities that continue in the vitality of our Waterland Community. Our mission is to help develop awareness of the City of Des Moines as a great place to hold community events\, to open and operate a business and assist other organizations in promoting and marketing events. The principal goal is to bring together for the common good the community\, businesses\, non-profit organizations and the City of Des Moines departments as partners. More info at https://www.destinationdesmoines.org. \nAbout Quarterdeck at the Des Moines Marina \nThe Quarterdeck serves beer\, wine\, and coffee\, all enjoyed with the best view in Des Moines. Learn more at https://www.quarterdeckdm.com. \nAbout the Maury Island Incident Historical Society\nThe annual meeting of the Maury Island Incident Historical Society\, a.k.a. Burning Saucer\, is a private community celebration of Puget Sound’s most infamous alleged UFO sighting that features the annual “telling of the tale\,” as well as a serious dose of comedy\, camaraderie\, and actual history\, all followed by that famous\, flaming\, flying saucer. Learn more at https://www.quadrant45.com/#/mauryisland. \nAbout Steve Edmiston (6/22 host; MIIHS co-founder)\nSteve is an appointee to the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau\, and has keynoted the Washington State Historical Society\, Smith Tower Rumrunners Club\, McMenamin’s History Pubs\, conferences\, festivals\, historical societies\, and business groups. He is also a business\, entertainment\, and IP attorney\, and independent film screenwriter/producer. He is credited with four feature films (including Lifetime’s Crimes of the Past)\, and his award-winning shorts include The Maury Island Incident\, The Day My Parents Became Cool\, and Thr33. \nThe Quarterdeck is located at 22307 Dock Ave. S. Unit 1\, Des Moines:
URL:https://ilovekent.net/event/6-22-men-in-black-birthday-bash-will-be-wednesday-june-22/
LOCATION:Quarterdeck\, 22307 Dock Ave S.\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Open House will be Thursday\, June 23
DESCRIPTION:The Cities of Kent\, SeaTac\, Burien\, Tukwila\, Des Moines\, and Renton invite all to a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Open House on Thursday\, June 23\, 2022 at the Tukwila Emergency Operations Center. \nThis free event is open to all\, and will run from 6 – 7:30 p.m. \nCALLING ALL CERT GRADS!\nIt’s time to rebuild our CERT Teams! We invite you to come and connect with your new Program Managers\, connect\, collaborate\, and talk about CERT activities for the year. \nNOT A CERT GRAD\, BUT THINKING ABOUT TAKING A COURSE?\nAttend this event to learn more about CERT\, get your questions answered\, and hear first hand accounts from our graduates about the course. \nREGISTER HERE\n \nWHEN: Thursday\, June 23\, 2022: 6 – 7:30 p.m. PDT \nWHERE: Tukwila Emergency Operations Center\, 15005 Tukwila International Boulevard\, Tukwila\, WA 98168 (map below):
URL:https://ilovekent.net/event/community-emergency-response-team-cert-open-house-will-be-thursday-june-23/
LOCATION:Tukwila Emergency Operations Center\, 15005 Tukwila International Boulevard\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98168\, United States
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SUMMARY:'Vespa Festa' will be Saturday\, June 25 as Casa Italiana
DESCRIPTION:SPONSORED:: \nCasa Italiana Italian Cultural Center in Burien is where the fun will be on Saturday\, June 25\, 2022\, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. at their annual Vespa Festa. \nYou can enjoy a host of activities including eating Italian entrees and baked goods\, sipping festive wines and beers\, viewing a demonstration of Pizzica style dancing from Puglia\, tapping your toes to Italian music\, shopping the Rosso Gardens plant stand\, as well as the Casa’s Italian Market. \nAnd of course at the center of the festivities you will see a plethora of Vespas from vintage to modern\, plus you can purchase raffle tickets to win a Vespa of your very own! Raffle tickets are available NOW and you need not be present to win. The winner will be drawn at the Festa. \n \nThis event is all in celebration of the iconic Italian Scooters\, with proceeds to support the continuing vitality and growth of Burien’s Casa Italiana Italian Cultural Center. \nWhile you are there\, be sure to check out the Casa Caffe where you can find authentic and delicious coffee\, pastries\, panini and gelato on a daily basis -not just for the festival. The Casa Italiana is a remarkable addition to our region’s cultural scene. Inside you will find displays honoring the contributions of Seattle’s founding Italian families\, a history rich in resilience\, hard work and faithful determination. The Center also plays host to the Honorary Consulate of Italy of the State of Washington- Idaho and Montana\, with an honorary consul who can preform certain official duties on-site.find out more here: https://www.casaitalianacc.org/italian-honorary-consulate-seattle/ \nCome support the Casa at this can’t miss event. Volunteers and staff wish you “Benvenuti a Casa Nostra” Welcome to our house! \n \nMore info: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.casaitalianacc.org/vespa-festa-2022/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/386885836783784\n\n\n\nCasa Italiana is located at 13028 1st Ave S.:
URL:https://ilovekent.net/event/vespa-festa-will-be-saturday-june-25-as-casa-italiana/
LOCATION:Casa Italiana – Italian Cultural Center\, 13028 1st Ave South\, Burien\, WA\, 98168\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Casa Italiana %E2%80%93 Italian Cultural Center":MAILTO:info@CasaItalianaCC.org
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