Kent-area community calendar | April 10

Events

25th annual Washington State Spring Fair: April 10-13, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 2-10 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Welcome in the spring with exhibits, food, free entertainment, music, gardening tips and tricks, Slamfest Demolition Derby and Monster Truck shows and favorite rides. Admission: Pre-fair price (available online through April 9), adults $7.50, students $5.50. Regular price, adults $10, students $8. For more information, visit www.thefair.com.

Southeast King County Coalition Against Trafficking (SEKCAT): 7 p.m. April 15, Kent Senior Center, Room 8, 600 E Smith St. SEKCAT is a division of Washington Engage, a nonprofit, grassroots organization, dedicated to stopping human trafficking in the Southeast King County area, including Auburn, Kent, Renton, Covington and Maple Valley.  The goal is to bring schools, community leaders and concerned citizens together to educate against the dangers of the sex trade going on in our neighborhoods.  New members are welcome.  For more information, contact Linda at 253-630-4204 or sekcat@waengage.com.

Budget Restoration Public Hearings: 7-8:30 p.m. April 16, Kent-Meridian cafeteria, 10020 SE 256th St.; 7-8:30 p.m. April 22, Kentwood gymnasium, 25800 164th Ave. SE, Covington. The Kent School District Board of Directors seeks public input on what programs to restored by virtue of the voter-approved levy. Board also will be using a survey tool. Survey results and findings from each of the public hearings will be among the many important factors considered by the board in making budget decisions.

Sound Transit hosts neighborhood drop-in session: Noon-2 p.m. April 17, Lowe’s, 24050 Pacific Highway S. Meeting gives the public a chance to hear about alternatives for extending light rail service from SeaTac to Federal Way. For more information on the Federal Way Link Extension, please go to soundtransit.org/FWextension.

Conference on Horse Keeping and Climate Change, Managing the Uncertainty: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Way, Auburn. King Conservation District and Horses for Clean Water present the program. Keynote speakers: Dr. Gary Muscatello, DVM, University of Sydney, Australia; Chad Kruger, WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources; Dr. Nick Bond, state climatologist, University of Washington. Afternoon session offers participants tools to “future proof” their land and horses. Content on land management practices include new twists on pasture management, innovative approaches to water conservation on horse properties and more. To register, go online at KingCD.org, call 425-282-1949 or email signup@kingcd.org. Cost: $20 for horse owners/general public, $35 for agency participants, includes coffee and fruit at sign-in, catered lunch, vender display, tram tour of Emerald Downs horse facilities, plus a free ticket to the races redeemable any 2014 race day.

Teaching Equity Conference: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 26, Highline Community College, 2400 S. 240th St, Des Moines. Providing innovative strategies to narrow the opportunity gap by offering insights to support the recruitment and retention of teachers of color. Keynote speaker: 2013 National Teacher of the Year Jeff Charbonneau, of Zillah. Breakfast and lunch included in the registration fee of $35. Online registration deadline is April 17 at www.TeachingEquity.com.

Spring WBCA Antique Bottle & Collectible Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N, Kent. The Washington Bottle & Collectors Association presents its spring Antique Bottle, Insulator & Collectible Show & Sale. Great old bottles, jars, glassware, insulators, advertising collectibles, breweriana, photos, pottery and much more. Early buyer admission $5 on May 16; fREE admission on May 17.

Sixth annual Kent International Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. May 31, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. “Learn from Each Other” is a celebration of cultural diversity. Generations walking together, ethnic food, cultural and crafts booth, cheer hand carried float contest and new festival finale in the evening. Free admission. For more information, visit www.kentinternationalfestival.com.

Easter

Sidewalk Sale and Easter Bunny: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 11; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 13, Kelly’s Gift Boutique, 23812 – 104th Ave. SE, Kent. Spring sale with Easter Bunny visit. 253-520-0051.

Spring Fling Celebration: 9 a.m.-noon, April 12, Lake Fenwick Estates, 24849 46th Ave. S., Kent. Join the community for an egg hunt, food and photos with the Easter Bunny. For more information, call 253-859-9090 or www.lakefenwickapts.com

Eggstravaganza: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 19, French Field Stadium, Kent-Meridian High School, 10020 SE 256th St. Vendors, games, food and fun for the family. Free. Visit www.souldoutkent.org for more information.

Easter egg hunt, scavenger hunt: 10 a.m.-noon, April 19, Kent Station shopping center, 417 Ramsay Way. The scavenger hunt for kids ages 7-12 is from 10 a.m. to noon. Pick up the first clue on the fountain stage in the plaza. The egg hunt for children ages 6 and younger goes from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the lawn in front of Coldstone Creamery. Eggs are filled with candy, temporary tattoos, small toys and special offers from Kent Station merchants. Other free activities include face painting and coloring. For more information, visit kentstation.com. Kent Station’s Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored in part by MultiCare of Kent. For more information, visit www.kentstation.com or contact Cynthia Tanis at 253-856-2301.

Egg Hunt: 10:30 a.m. April 19, Riverview Community Church, 4135 S. 216th St., Kent. More than 10,000 eggs, popcorn, cotton candy, carnival bouncer, 18-foot inflatable slide, pictures with the Easter Bunny and face painting. Free. For children up to fifth grade. For more information, call 253-872-8881, email riverviewkids@rcckent.org or visit www.rcckent.org.

Benefits

Computer Recycling Event: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19, Meridian Elementary School,25621 140th Ave. SE, Kent. Items being accepted: computers, monitors, printers, faxes; washer/dryers, refrigerators, water heaters; TVs, VCR’s, DVDs. Event is free. Sponsored by Meridian Elementary PTSA, which appreciates and accepts any donations. Proceeds from the recycled raw materials fund operations and benefit local charities, homeless shelters and food banks. For more information, visit www.meridianelemptsa.org.

Breakfast For The Kids: 7-9 a.m. May 22, The Kent Phoenix Academy, 11000 SE 246th St., Kent. Communities in Schools of Kent benefit, supporting programs for at-risk students in the Kent School Distirct. For reservations and sponsorship opportunities, call 253-867-5637 or email Katie Adams at kadams@ciskent.org. Free, but please order tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-for-the-kids-2014-tickets-9561058383

Health

Kent4Health presents ShoWalk: 9-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 625 W. James St. Free indoor walking. Register at the door or call 253-856-4968.

Cascade Regional Blood Center drives:  For more information, call 1-877-242-5663 or visit www.crbs.net/home.

Puget Sound Blood Center drives:  For more information, call 253-945-8667 or please visit www.psbc.org.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly): 6 p.m., Thursdays, Swanson Court Clubhouse, 12200 SE 207th St., Kent, near Kentridge High School. Nonprofit weight loss support group. For more information, call 253-709-5098 or visit www.tops.org or www.whywelovetops.com.

Learn to Dragon Boat Free Clinics: 10-11:30 a.m. April 12, Lake Meridian Boat Dock, north side, 14800 SE 272nd St, Kent. Sponsored by the Kent Dragon Boat Association. Join us for this fast-growing sport that promotes fitness, competition and community participation. Meet at the boat dock, north side, a half-hour early. Wear layered clothing and bring water. KDBA will provide lifejackets and paddles. Free. For more information, contact Maureen Roberts at 253-332-9546 or hokit1@comcast.net, or visit www.kentdragonboat.com.

April Pools: 2-4 p.m. April 12, Kent-Meridian Pool, 25316 101st Ave. SE, Kent. Families can enjoy time at the pool where they will learn proper lifejacket fitting and use, drowning prevention strategies and rescue techniques in case of a water emergency. Free swim time and games. April Pools Day activities are supported by Public Health – Seattle & King County, in collaboration with the Drowning Prevention Network of Washington State, Tukwila Parks and Recreation, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Safe Kids, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and Washington Parks and Recreation Association.

Southeast King County Parkinson’s Disease support group: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m., St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 25810 156th Ave. SE,Covington. Group’s monthly lunches are on the first Tuesday of the month at the Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. For more information, contact Stephanie Lawson at 206-579-5206.

Gamblers Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call toll free the Gamblers Anonymous Hotline 1-855-222-5542. Visit www.gawashington.org or www.gamblersanonymous.org for additional information.

Faith

“Steppin’ Out In Style”: 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. April 16, Golden Steer Restaurant, 28326 104th Ave. SE, Kent. Luncheon presented by Renton-Kent Christian Women’s Connection (affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries). Speaker: Cathy Rasley, “Why I Owe My Mother”, and special feature: Bea Martin with her collectibles. Fun event for ladies of all ages. Nursery provided with reservation. Tickets: $16.50. For more information, call 425-235-1047.

“The Making of a Champion”: 7-9 p.m. May 10, Calvary Chapel South, 1340 W. Smith St., Kent. Join us for a life-changing, inspiring night with guest speaker, the Seattle Seahawks’ Clint Gresham, and special musical guest Brandon Bee. Free. For more information, contact Joe Monto at 206-234-8331 or joe@ccskent.org.

Volunteers

City of Kent Parks community events: 9 a.m. to noon, April 19, Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 SE 248th St., East Hill, Kent. Volunteers removing invasive blackberry roots and planting 22 trees. Also: • April 26 at West Fenwick Park, 3824 Reith Road, West Hill, Kent. Volunteers transforming the park, clearing invasive weeds and planting more than 70 ground-cover plants and one big tree. Pre-registration is required to keep events manageable and safe for everyone. Deadline is April 16 for Morrill Meadows Park, April 23 for West Fenwick Park. Register at KentWA.gov/ComeVolunteer. Students and others needing community service hours may also register for upcoming Green Kent work parties run by trained volunteer park stewards.

Clubs, programs

Living with autism: 7 p.m. April 14, Lifetree Café, Community Room, First Christian Church, 11717 240th St. SE, Kent. Get a glimpse into the life of two brothers, one with autism, and the struggles they face together in the award-winning short film “Guang.” For questions about Lifetree may be directed to Bob Brooks at 206-653-6532 or pastorbob@kentdisciples.org. More information is available at Lifetreecafe.com.

Norwegian Heavy Water Sabotage: 10 a.m.-noon, April 17, Green River Community College’s Kent Campus, 417 Ramsay Way, Kent. During World War II, Norwegian saboteurs tried to prevent the German nuclear energy project from acquiring heavy water (deuterium oxide), which could be used to produce nuclear weapons. Join Prime Time member Marv Nelson as he shares his experience through story and photos of recently visiting the Rujkan heavy water site. He will explain heavy water, why it was of interest to the Germans, and why the allies were determined to disable production. Admission: members $10; non-members $15. For more information, visit www.campusce.net/GreenRiver/category/category.aspx?S=92.

“Chasing Ice”: 7 p.m. April 22, Highline School District’s ERAC administration building, 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien. To celebrate Earth Day, Highline Historical Society presents screening of the National Geographic film that frames the story of our planet’s changing climate by documenting the disappearance of glaciers. Admission is free with society membership, otherwise a donation is appreciated. Parking is free. Recology CleanScapes sponsoring the presentation. Learn more at www.highlinehistory.org, http://www.highlinehistory.org/Programs.html

American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Kent: 6:30-8 p.m., April 24, May 22, Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. Team meetings. Open to anyone who has been on a relay team or would like to know more about the relay. Relay For Life enables a community to come together to celebrate those who have survived cancer, support those who are fighting it, and remember those who have been lost. This year’s Relay For Life of Kent is May 30-31 at Kent-Meridian High School’s French Field. To become a community sponsor, contact Lance Goodwin at lgoodwin@RFLKent.org or 253-740-2363. Visit www.RFLKent.org for additional information and team registration. Follow the relay at www.Facebook.com/RFLKent.

Community garden p-patch: Season runs April 1-Oct. 26, corner of James Street and 64th Avenue South. Gardeners may rent a 20-by-20-foot plot for the season for $45 plus a refundable $25 deposit. There are 44 plots available, assigned on a first-come, first-served basis once the rental fee has been paid. Returning gardeners are allowed a maximum of two plots per household. Open registration. For more information, call 253-856-5110.

Kent Black Action Commission Action Up Meeting: 3-6 p.m., every fourth Saturday from September through June. November and December meetings are on the third Saturday, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. Welcome all who live, work, or attend school in Kent or the South King County region to join us. For more information, call 253-852-0614 or visit www.kentblackactioncommission.com.

Kent Evening Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Wednesdays, The Lodge, Arbor Village Retirement Center, 24004 114th Place SE, Kent. Are you interested in practicing and improving your public speaking skills? Boosting your self-confidence? Making yourself heard in that weekly meeting at work? Come practice your oratory skills with a friendly and informative group of people. With members ranging from beginners to experts, Kent Evening Toastmasters welcomes people of all skill levels. For more information, visit www.kenteveningtoastmasters.net.

Leadership seminars, workshops: Noon-2 p.m. Saturdays, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Room 1, 310 3rd Ave. S., Kent. Parents encouraged to attend and participate with their children. Topics to be discussed: leadership; advocacy within the school system; college readiness; job readiness, preparation skills; community service; public speaking and presentation skills; accounting class; robotics; mathematics, reading and writing. Free. If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 253-859-0444, ext. 14, or Antonio M. Morales at 915-252-7874. Fore more information, email moralesantoniom@gmail.com.

Autism Support Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m., second Wednesday of the month, Kent Covenant Church, main conference room, 12010 SE 240th St. Share resources and encouragement. Childcare available with 72-hour advance reservations by calling Fabiana Steele at 253-631-0222, ext. 325. For more information, visit www.kentcov.org.

NAMI Support Groups: 6:30-8 p.m., every second and fourth Tuesday of the month,  515 W. Harrison St., Kent.  Friends and family support group for family members and friends who are affected by mental illness. Free. For more information, call 253-854-6264 (NAMI)  or email namiskc@qwestoffice.net, or visit www.nami.org.

Valley Mothers of Multiples Club: First Christian Church of Kent, 11717 SE 240th St. Free. Inviting new and established parents/guardians of multiple order children to attend monthly meeting for support, resources and social activities. Club has monthly speakers and group sharing sessions. 425-445-7845. www.valleymomc.org

Network

The Kent Chapter of Business Network, Int’l (BNI): Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at the Old Country Buffet, 25630 104th SE, Kent.  Chapter is growing.  Currently have 38 members.  Do you want excellent, personal, word of mouth referrals for your business?  Then come join us.  For more information, contact Dr. Allan McCord at 253-854-3040.

Kent Chamber President’s Gala: 5 p.m. April 11, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. Celebrating the Business Leadership Excellence Awards. Dinner, silent and live auctions, games, wine raffle. Republic Services is presenting sponsor. Single $75 early reservation; $85 late registration; $650 for table of eight. For tickets and more information, contact the Kent Chamber of Commerce at 253-854-1770 or info@kentchamber.com.

Reunions

Kent-Meridian Class of 1959: 5 p.m. Aug. 15, 16, Hilton Garden Inn, 1800 NW Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. 55th reunion. Events on Friday and Saturday. Contact Reunions Unlimited at 360-866-8842 or www.reunionsunlimited.com for details and to pay.

Seniors

Spring Prom: 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 15, Kent Senior Activity Center, ballroom, 600 E. Smith St. Stafford Suites hosts its second community dance, a fundraiser for the Kent senior lunch program. Hors d’oeuvres starts at 7; desserts served during ta break from 8:15 to 8:30. Andy Burnett provides ballroom dance music. Tickets are available for any size lunch donation at the senior center. Tickets also available calling 253-856-5150 and making a donation by Visa/MasterCard.

Libraries

Kent Public Library: 212 2nd Avenue N., Kent. 253-859-3330. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Library events include:

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. April 11, 18, 25. Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is an organized play group for newborns to age 5 and their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, nannies, brothers and sisters, and other people who take care of them. Have fun learning together while we play, sing songs and create art.

Spanish Story Time: Noon, April 19, 26. Family program. Ages 2 and older. Please join Miss Xiomara for an interactive Story Time in Spanish that includes Early Literacy fun with books, songs and finger plays. Speakers of all languages welcome.

Kids Movie of the Month: 3:30 p.m. April 25. Family program, all ages welcome.

Infant & Young Toddler Story Time:  10:15 a.m. April 17, 24. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger with adult.Stories, catchy tunes, puppets, finger plays and fun.

Family Story Time: 11 a.m. April 17, 24. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. April 16, 23, 30. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Come for an alphabet adventure that will feature stories, finger plays, songs and a simple craft activity for your preschooler.

Study Zone: Grades K-12. Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors. Call the library for current hours.

Family Evening Story Times: 7 p.m. April 15, 22, 29. Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Early Literacy Parties in Spanish: 6:30 p.m. April 17, 24. Series of free workshops in Spanish for families to learn about Early Literacy and how to prepare their children for Kindergarten.

Día Celebration!: 3 p.m. April 27. Enjoy a celebration of children and books with stories in Spanish and English, songs, Spanish Bingo and refreshments.

TEENS

SAT Prep Classes: 1 p.m. April 12, 19, 26. Contact the library for details.

The Magic of Poe Show, Feats of Magic and Imagination: 3 p.m. April 11. This tongue-in-cheek magic show skewers some of our preconceived notions about poetry with a performance that blends magic with the marvelous, macabre writings of Edgar Allen Poe.

Teen Zone, Writers Club: 3:30 p.m. April 15. Monthly meeting to share inspiration, fun exercises and creative work time.

Teen Zone, Movie Time: 3:30 p.m. April 22. Call the library to find out what’s showing.

ADULTS

Computer Class: Registration required beginning two weeks before the class, 253-859-3330.

English as a Second Language (ESL): 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. A formal class to learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills.

Talk Time: 5 p.m. Tuesdays. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

Citizenship Class: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Get help with the citizenship interview process, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English and practicing your interview skills.

AARP Tax-Aide: April 12, during library open hours; 4:45-9 p.m. April 14. Free individualized tax preparation assistance provided by trained AARP volunteers. No age or income limits. Please bring picture I.D., documented proof of Social Security Number, and last year’s return as well as any current tax documents. Registration required by calling 253-859-3330 or in-person, beginning each at 10 a.m. Monday for the following Saturday/Monday appointments.

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 10 a.m. April 19, 26; 7 p.m. April 17, 24. Library staff are here to get you started with KCLS eBooks. Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): Free counseling for small businesses. Please call 206-553-7320 for appointments.

Start to Fitness, Bolly’robics: 1:30 p.m. April 27. Presented by Dance with Bollywood Seattle. Bollywood is a combination of folk dances from around India. Discover how to put different dance moves together to keep moving and have fun.

Entertainment

SHOWARE CENTER

625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6777. Order at www.tickets.showarecenter.com. Events include:

Legends Football League: 9 p.m. May 2, Seattle Mist v. Green Bay Chill. Tickets: $15-$65.

ELSEWHERE

Tolstory: 7 p.m. April 11, 12; 2 p.m. April 13, Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium, 22030 Cliff Ave. S. Breeders Theater’s spring production written by T.M. Sell with music by Nancy Warren. Tolstory is a little bit Tolstoy and a tiny bit Toy Story, as four Russian nesting dolls narrate the life of Katarina Karenin, your typical Russian infant/teen/young woman/older woman. Tickets $20. Available at www.brownpapertickets.com, and through the Des Moines Field House Recreation Office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1000 S. 220th St. Credit card purchases may be made by phone by calling the city Parks and Recreation Department at 206-870-6527, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A Little Princess Theater Production: 1 and 6 p.m. April 12, Faith Church Auditorium, 25636 140th Ave. SE, Kent. The Garden Christian Co-op presents a theatrical production for the family. $3 suggested donation. Tickets available at the door. For more information, contact Laura Belvin at 253-874-0308 or Sbelvin@aol.com.

“Shrek, The Musical”: 7 p.m. April 23-26 and April 30-May 3; 2 o-clock Saturday matinees. Kentlake Performing Arts Center, 21401 SE Falcon Way, Kent. Kentlake Drama presents the musical comedy based on the award-winning DreamWorks film about everyone’s favorite green ogre. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a talking donkey, a villain with a short temper and more than a dozen other fairy tale misfits and you’ve got a must-see musical comedy for the family. Tickets: $15 general admission; $12 seniors, children and ASB students; Wednesdays and Saturday matinees $10 for all seats. Tickets available at the door and online at brownpapertickets.com. For more information, visit kentlakedrama.com.

Seattle Violin Piano Duo: 3 p.m. April 27, Kent Lutheran Church, 336 2nd Ave. S. Kent. Chancel Arts at Kent Lutheran Concert Series. Originally from South Korea, the duo has studied with-renowned teachers , continually expanding its musical studies. The duo’s broad variety of repertoire ranges from classical music to jazz, pop, ragtime and Christmas music. Tickets: $12.50 at the door or from www.brownpapertickets.com. Senior discounts available from single residencies when purchased at the door. For more information, call 206-954-7602 or visit at www.chancelarts.com.

‘The Wedding Singer’: 7 p.m. April 30-May 3 and May 7-10, 2 o’clock matinees on May 3, 10. Kentridge High School Performing Arts Center, 12430 SE 208th St. Kentridge Players presentation. Based on the hilarious 1998 romantic comedy starring Adam Sandler. The Wedding Singer is the story of New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer, Robbie Hart, whose life takes a turn for the worst when his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. That is, until he meets Julia, who is already engaged to Glen Guglia, a Wall Street shark. Under the direction of Kentridge artistic director Jennifer Grajewski, music director Catherine Robinson, band director Tarik Abouzied and choreographer Eia Waltzer. Tickets go on sale April 16 at www.showtix4u.com.

Live music: Reds Wine Bar @ Craft Beers, 321 Ramsay Way No. 110 Kent Station, across from the parking lot. Tuesday jazz jam (6-9 p.m.); Thursday bluegrass jam (6-10 p.m.); Saturday rotating local musicians (8-11 p.m.); Sunday open mic (4-7 p.m.). • April 26: 8-11 p.m., “Other Side of Forever” CD Release Show. Port Townsend jazz vocalist/composer Robin Bessier debuts songs from her CD. The evening includes a mix of original and contemporary material, peppered with fresh interpretations of jazz standards. 253-277-1852, www.redswinebar-kent.com.

Galleries, studios

Centennial Center Gallery:  400 W. Gowe St., Kent. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Closed weekends and holidays. For more information, call 253-856-5050 or visit artscommission@kentwa.gov.

Michael Tolleson Savant Art Center: 25524 74th Ave. S., Kent. Art studio and autistic art mentoring center. To learn more about the center and its programs, call 253-850-5995, visit www.MichaelTollesonArtist.com or email michaeltollesonartist@gmail.com. The center also can be found on Facebook.

Museums

Greater Kent Historical Society: 855 E. Smith St., historic Bereiter House, Kent. Hours: noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, and by appointment. Admission: suggested $2 donation; no tickets are required for entrance. Parking is available behind the house off East Temperance Street. GKHS is a nonprofit organization that promotes the discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge about the history of the greater Kent area. www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org