Local News and Events for Kent, Washington
We hope you enjoyed the long Easter weekend and were able to get outdoors to feel the sunshine and warm air! It was a beautiful weekend. We strolled through downtown Saturday morning visiting Moore Than Rocks, Artsy Fartsy Art Lessons, Create! and Rusty Raven Art Studio, picking up coloring contest entries.
It was fun to see a large group of folks gathered downtown around Titus and Hops, our resident penguins, at 2nd and Meeker to take group photos. Here’s what else is happening around Kent this week.
This week’s edition of Sound Bites is sponsored by AAA Pest Control.
NEW–Seattle Thunderbirds sweep Everett Silvertips
Congrats to the Seattle Thunderbirds, Kent’s hometown hockey team! The Seattle Thunderbirds swept the Everett Silvertips in the second round of WHL playoffs last week. They will compete in the Western Conference Championship against the Kelowna Rockets. The first two games will be at home. Game 1 will be Friday, April 21 at 7:35 PM, and Game 2 will be Saturday, April 22 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now.
NEW–Coloring contest winners will be announced at Third Thursday Art Night
We received nearly 50 entries in our first Earth Day Coloring Contest, co-sponsored by Artsy Fartsy Art Lessons. We will announce the winners at Third Thursday Art Night on Thursday, April 20 at 6:00 PM. Third Thursday Night this month will be at Artsy Fartsy Art Lessons (218 W. Meeker St., Kent, WA 98032), and it starts at 4 PM.
We want to thank Susan of Artsy Fartsy Art Lessons for her beautiful design and her hard work in helping us launch this. We also want to thank Rusty Raven Studio, Moore Than Rocks, Kent Downtown Partnership, Treasures, Constantine and Create! for helping as pick-up and drop-off locations, serving as contest judges and providing prizes.
NEW–GKHS and City of Kent planning Experience Historical Kent 2017
Learn more about Kent’s history at a series of events this summer, hosted by the Greater Kent Historical Society and the City of Kent. Events include everything from walking tours and open houses to cemetery, garden and museum tours! Here is the initial schedule. We will update with more details as they become available.
NEW–iLoveKent hosting political debates Sept. 14 and 28, volunteers needed
iLoveKent is hosting Kent mayoral and city council candidate debates on Sept. 14 and 28. Both events will be held at the Kent Senior Center from 6 PM to 8:30 PM. They will include a meet and greet from 6 PM to 7 PM, followed by debates moderated by Greg Haffner of Curran Law Firm. We will need volunteers to help with voter registration, promoting the events at the farmer’s market and more. If you are interested, email us at [email protected].
NEW–4Culture’s Poetry on Buses launches April 24, 2017
4Culture is kicking off an expanded Poetry on Buses season on Monday, April 24 with an event at Moore Theatre in Seattle. The event will feature community poets, live music and dance performances. After that, commuters can enjoy more original poems by King County residents on the theme “Your Body of Water.” Four Metro Transit buses will be dedicated to poetry, as well as two Sound Transit Link light rail trains and one Seattle Streetcar. Learn more about Poetry on Buses here.
NEW–April is Safe Digging Month in Washington
April is Safe Digging Month in Washington. Residents and businesses who plan to dig more than 12″ deep on private property are asked to call 8-1-1 at least two business days to have their utilities marked. The service is free and can save homeowners and contractors from inadvertently hitting a utility line. Learn more here.
NEW–City to celebrate national Public Works Week, May 25
The City of Kent plans to celebrate National Public Works Week on Thursday, May 25 at ShoWare Center (625 W. James St., Kent, WA 98032) from 10 AM to 5:30 PM. The event is free to the public. Meet public works employees, climb into machines, and experience hands-on educational displays and more. Learn more here.
NEW–First Adventure Run of the season is Thursday, April 20
Road Runner Sports is kicking off the first Adventure Run of the season this Thursday, April 20 from 5:30 to 8 PM, rain or shine. Pre-register for bonus raffle tickets at check-in. Learn more here.
Living Well Kent to host Community Bazaar on May 13
Living Well Kent is hosting a Community Bazaar and Farmer’s Market on Sat., May 13 from 10 AM to 3 PM. There will be vendors from different cultures, communities and backgrounds selling their crafts. All are welcome. The ultimate goal of the project is to bring a Farmer’s Market to Kent’s East Hill to make healthy food more accessible. Learn more here.
Prescription drug take-back day set for April 29
If you have expired, unwanted or unused prescription medication, the Kent Police Dept. will accept your discards for appropriate disposal on Sat., April 29. You can drop off your items at the Kent Police Dept. from 10 AM to 2 PM at 232 Fourth Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032. Please be sure to remove any prescription labels with any personal identifying information (name, address, etc.)
Upcoming Events:
Additional details for these events are available on our April “things to do” list and our Google calendar.
April 17 Free Indoor Walking at ShoWare, hosted by Kent4Health
April 18 Hello 4Culture Office Hours at Kent Library
April 18 Kent City Council
April 19 Late Start – Kent Schools
April 19 Free Indoor Walking at ShoWare, hosted by Kent4Health
April 19 Soos Creek Botanical Garden Red Barn Program: Feathers
April 19 Kent Youth – Let’s Talk About It
April 20 Third Thursday Art Night
April 20 Kent Adventure Run
April 22 Earth Day
April 22 Green Kent Event: Earth Day in Kent
April 22 Arabic Story Time
April 22 Washgotsole Sneaker Convention
April 22 Wild in Washington Auction/Fundraiser for Puget Sound Wild Care
