Kent-area community calendar | July 29

Events

Kent Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays, June 6-Sept. 26. Fresh produce, flower, vendors. Kent Lions program. For more information, visit www.kentfarmersmarket.com.

Emerald Downs 3-On-3 Tournament: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Aug. 8-9, Emerald Downs, parking lot, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive. Western Washington regional basketball tournament. Registration is open and closes July 26. Cost per team: $120, with a maximum of four players. For more information, visit www.emd3on3.com.

Historic Neighborhood District designation: 1 p.m. Aug. 8, Mill Creek neighborhood, corner of Temperance Street and Jason Avenue. Ribbon cutting and reception to celebrate the official Historic Neighborhood District designation of the Mill Creek neighborhood. Granted by the King County Landmarks Commission, Mill Creek is the first neighborhood in Washington to receive the historic landmark designation outside of Seattle. Open to the public.

Experience Historical Kent: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 15; 1:30-4:30 p.m., Aug. 16, throughout the city of Kent. Celebration features special exhibits and bus and walking tours of the city’s oldest homes, businesses and cemeteries.

Schedule of events: Aug. 15: • Greater Kent Historical Museum and Mill Creek Neighborhood Historic Home and Garden Walking Tour, 855 E. Smith St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every half-hour. Turn-of-the-century and Great Depression-era homes. Tours start at the museum. • Neely-Soames Historic Homestead Annual Open House, 5311 S. 237 Place (along the Green River Trail) 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tour the grounds and get a glimpse of the way residents lived in 1885. • Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center, 29308 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hundreds of objects and photographs detailing the settling of the rugged Soos Creek Plateau, art walk, and entertainment by the Old Time Fiddlers Association. • Historic Downtown Walking Tours, Corner of Second Avenue North and Meeker Street, 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Each walk is limited to the first 25 people. • Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum, 5917 South 196th St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Special free admission this day only to the nation’s primary resource for historical information on hydroplane racing. • 28th Annual Classic Ford Show and Mustang Roundup, 1157 Central Ave. N., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free spectator admission and awards for 40-plus classes of cars.

Aug. 16: • Historic Cemeteries Bus Tour, 1:30-4:30 p.m. A docent will accompany guests on this informative tour of Kent’s historic cemeteries. While the tour is free, registration is required at kentwa.gov/Bustourregistration2015 for transportation planning. For more details, call 253-854-4330 or visit KentWA.gov/ExperienceHistoricalKent.

Tahoma National Cemetery Spirit of 45 Ceremony: 2 p.m. Aug. 16, Tahoma National Cemetery, main flag pole assembly area, 18600 SE 240th St, Kent. International tribute commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War II. To honor all military members who served during World War II. Brief presentations from WWII veterans. Parking limited. Visitors should plan on walking to and from their parking spot to the ceremony. Parking is available for disabled passengers and drivers with a shuttle to and from the ceremony assembly area. For more information, call 425-413-9614.

Benefits

Sleep Country’s School Supply Drive for Foster Kids: Now through Sept. 6. Donations of new school supplies can be dropped off at any Sleep Country store. For more information or to find the nearest location please visit the store locator at www.sleepcountry.com or call 888-887-5337. Store hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cash donations can also be made online and Sleep Country representatives will shop on your behalf. All contributions are distributed among Sleep Country’s foster care partner organizations. For more information, visit www.sleepcountryfosterkids.org.

Save a Forgotten Equine ninth annual Benefit Horse Show: 8 a.m. Aug. 1-2, Donida Farm, 16600 SE 376th St., Auburn. Proceeds benefit SAFE’s horse rescue program. Competitors of all ages to vie for blue ribbons in dressage, Western dressage, hunters, English and Western pleasure, halter, showmanship, and trails. Special classes for rescued and senior horses. Free admission. Public also invited to Saturday night’s Northwest Summer Essentials Party, sponsored by 14 Hands winery, Pyramid Ales, Tim’s Cascade chips and Sparkling Ice. Dinner will be catered by Dickie’s Barbecue Pit of Auburn and Sub Zero Ice Cream. Entertainment, costume contest and drill team performances. Dinner tickets are $20 per person and are available at show.safehorses.org.

Unity Custom Car Show: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 1, White River Amphitheatre, 40601 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE, Auburn. All vehicles welcome. Cars, trucks of all sizes, imports, low riders, hot rods, pedal cars and more. Categories: 1940s, ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, 2000s. Food, music, live entertainment, raffles and prizes. Roll-in 8-11 a.m. Award presentation 4-5 p.m. Free event. Entry fee: $15 advance, $20 day of show; bike/pedal car, $7 advance, $12 day of show. For more information, contact producer Abe Cortez of Suave TV at 253-389-2234, or nwcortez&gmail.com or www.facebook.com/WRAcommunityevents.

Central Avenue Mini Storage Garage Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 8, 1407 Central Ave. S., Kent. Free refreshments provided by Two Men And A Truck. Starting at 11 a.m., hot dogs and soft drinks to all shoppers. If you are interested in selling your stuff, signup fee is $12, with proceeds supporting KentHOPE. For more information, contact Bernadette Thormahlen at 253-859-7155 or centralave1407@aol.com, or visit ww.centralavenueministorage.com.

Bake sale to benefit the Goy family: 10 a.m., Aug. 15, Panther Lake Community Church, 10630 SE 204th St., Kent. Anatoliy Goy and his sons, Daniel, 9, and Alex, 7, were killed in a car accident in southwest Washington on June 20. Daniel and Alex were students at Kent’s Springbrook Elementary School. The boys’ mother, Mariya Goy, and brother, Andrey, 11, were injured in the accident. Bakers and buyers are needed for the benefit. For more information, call 253-234-1193.

Kent Senior Lunch Program Dessert Concert: 6 p.m. Aug. 20, Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. Proceeds benefit the Kent Parks Deli and Cafe. Rock ‘n Roll Choir SilverSounds Northwest performs nostalgic tunes. Co-sponsored by Stafford Suites. Theme is “Get your Kicks … “ based on the Rock ‘n Roll song “Route 66”. Other ‘50s and ‘60s era music will be featured. Advanced tickets are available for any size donation beginning July 14 in person at the center or with MasterCard/Visa by calling 253-856-5150.

MSC Helps Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 22, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn. Fundraising luncheon benefits programs at the Multi-Service Center, a nonprofit agency that offers people pathways out of poverty through support and resources in education, employment, housing, energy assistance, food and clothing. Guest speaker is Alfie Alvarado, director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Cost: $100 suggested donation. Contact: Le Ann Taylor or Sarah Villian at 253-835-7678 or rsvp@mschelps.org.

Health

Bloodworks Northwest drives:  1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m. Aug. 11, River Of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th; 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 12, city of Kent, 400 W. Gowe Ave.; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. Aug. 13, Recreational Equipment, 6750 S. 228th St. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-398-7888, or visit www.bloodworksnw.org.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly): 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Swanson Court Clubhouse, 12200 SE 207th St., Kent, near Kentridge High School. Nonprofit weight loss support group. Cost: $32 to join and $7 monthly. For more information, call 253-709-5098 or visit www.tops.org or www.whywelovetops.com.

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.

BEPC Conscious Wellness Expo: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 25, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent. Boeing Employees Parapsychology Club (BEPC) invites the public. Expo features a variety of vendors, healers and readers. Free admission, free parking, hourly door prizes. For more information, visit www.bepcweb.org

Clubs, programs

Rotary Club of Kent: Join the local Rotary Club of Kent every Tuesday for its weekly meeting and luncheon at Down Home Catering in historic downtown Kent, 211 1st Ave. S. For more information go to: www.kentrotary.com

Kent Evening Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Wednesdays, Kent Commons, Interurban Room, 525 Fourth Ave N. 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.

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.

Camps

MVYSO Special Needs Camp: 10 a.m.-noon, Aug. 10-14, Taylor Creek Church, 21110 244th Ave. SE, Maple Valley. Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra presents camp for kids, grades 2 and up. Concluding concert and potluck is 11:30 a.m. p.m. Aug. 14. Cost: $85, includes camp T-shirt. Register at www.mvyso.org.

RYC Jungle Cruise Summer Choir Camp: Aug. 17-20, First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. SE, Renton. Rainier Youth Choirs present camp for singers entering grades three through eighth grade, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Educational clinics, fun activities and group rehearsals. Free community concert on Aug. 20. Camp is funded in part by the City of Kent Arts Commission. Cost: $85 per student. Camp fees cover daily lunch, clinic materials and a camp T-shirt. For more information, visit www.RainierYouthChoirs.org.

Faith

Vacation Bible School, Journey off the Map: 9 a.m.-noon, Aug. 3-7, Sequoia Baptist Church, 26025 111th Ave. SE, Kent. Children who have finished kindergarten through sixth grade can hear Bible stories, play games, learn songs, do crafts and have snacks. Free. 253-852-4242, sequoiabaptistchurch.org

Greater Things Ministry: 9-11 a.m., Sundays in August, gazebo at Burlington Park, on Railroad Avenue North between East Meeker and East Smith streets in Kent. Free breakfast. Open to the community. Call Pastor Danny at 253-335-4727 for more information.

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.

47th District Democrats monthly meeting: 7-9 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Auburn IAM Hall, 201 A St. SW, next to the Auburn Transit Station. Diverse group welcomes the public to join them to meet candidates and leaders in the community to discuss topics, pass resolutions and just have a great time. Free. For more information, visit wa47thdems.org or find us on Facebook.

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. July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is an organized play group for newborns to age 5 and people who take care of them. Have fun learning while we play, sing songs and create art.

Kid’s Movie of the Month: 2 p.m. July 31, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 28 Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Enjoy a family friendly film with a light snack.

Be a Hero to Your Kids, Take your children to a KCLS library this summer: Kids who learn all summer go back to school with stronger learning skills. That’s why KCLS libraries provide free events and learning activities that enhance skills, increase curiosity and inspire creativity. Based on STEM curriculum, with reading and art added, summer learning builds smarter kids while they’re having fun. And it’s free. For details, visit any KCLS library or kcls.org/kids/summer.

Brown Bag Story Times: 11 a.m. Aug. 5 and 12. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Bring your lunch and come enjoy summertime stories. Pick up a cool take-home craft.

Infant and Young Toddler Story Times: 10:30 a.m. July 30, Aug. 6, 13. Ages newborn to 2 1/2 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Spanish Story Times: noon, Aug. 1, 8 and 15. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun.

Super Cars: 6:30 p.m. July 28. Presented by KidsQuest Children’s Museum. Ages 5 to 7 with adult. Help design new cars that use force and motion to help the super heroes catch the bad guys. Register online or call the library beginning July 14.

Summer Free Lunch Program: noon, Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Aug. 26. Ages 18 and younger. Come and receive a free lunch from United Way.

Animal Heroes Music Show: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 3. Presented by Charlie Hope. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Do you know about the heroes we see around us every day? Join this award winning performer and enjoy original songs about the natural world that include plants, animals, bees and trees.

Rockets to the Moon Science Workshop: 7 p.m. Aug. 11. Presented by The Museum of Flight. Ages 8 to 12 with adult. Learn about the Apollo space program, how astronauts got to the moon and what we have learned from space travel. You’ll also get to design, build and launch your own rocket. Register online or call the library beginning July 28.

TEENS

Study Zone-Summer Sessions: 3 p.m. Wednesdays. Grades K-12. Drop in to the Study Zone for math, reading and basic study skills.

Teen Zone: Game On!: 3 p.m. Aug. 4, 18. Middle and high school ages. Play video games in the library.

Drawing Concept Spaceships for Sci-Fi Projects: 3 p.m. Aug. 11. Presented by Elizabeth Guizzetti. Middle and high school ages.Learn to draw spaceships using basic shapes from this published author and illustrator who will also discuss drawing, perspective and observation techniques. No drawing experience required. Register online or call the library beginning July 14.

Ponte el Ritmo/Get Your Rhythm On: 2 p.m. Aug. 19. All ages welcome. Play and sing along with the Savani Latin Jazz Quartet in a hands-on, participatory rhythm workshop for families. Be sure to bring your clapping hands and dancing feet!”

Teen Movie: 3 p.m. Aug. 25.Middle and high school ages.Contact the library for movie title.

Unmask 2015 Teen Summer Learning Program: Teens, enter to win a Samsung Galaxy “7 Tab. Entries accepted until Aug. 31. More details and entry forms available at your KCLS Library.

ADULTS

Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 10 a.m. Aug. 29. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.

English as a Second Language Classes: 5:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. Learn English grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills.  Registration required. Please contact the library for details, 253-859-3330.

Job Readiness Program: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; 3 p.m. Thursdays. Theh library is here to help you get a free email account, start a résumé, start an online job search, or navigate the job application process! Librarians are available to provide one-on-one assistance on a drop-in, first come, first served basis. Strongly recommended that you bring a flash/USB drive.

Talk Time Class: 5 p.m. Tuesdays. Practice speaking English with other English language learners.

Citizenship Classes: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Learn how to become a United States Citizen.

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

Computer Classes: Registration required beginning two weeks before the class, 253-859-3330. • Microsoft Excel Level I, 7 p.m. July 30; • Internet I, 7 p.m. Aug. 6; • Computer Basics, 7 p.m. Aug. 13; • Word I, 7 p.m. Aug. 27

Sign up for ORCA Lift at KCLS Libraries: 5-7:30 p.m. Aug. 10. What is ORCA Lift? It’s a new, reduced fare. Income-qualified riders, ages 19 and older, can save 50 percent or more on: Metro buses, Sound Transit Link light rail and more. Drop in to register with Multi-Service Center’s Intake Specialist. To see if you qualify, check www.orcalift.com or call Multi-Service Center at 253-838-6810. Your income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Please bring ID and income verification documents.

After Lunch Book Bunch: 1 p.m. Aug. 12. Contact the library for movie title.

Kent Friends of the Library Meeting: 1 p.m. Aug. 13. The Friends support the library through fundraising, volunteerism and sponsorship of programs and services. If you would like to get involved, please join us at the meeting.

Mobile Office Hours for Congressman Adam Smith: 10 a.m. Aug. 18. Smith’s staff members are able to assist constituents with Federal Agency issues such as Social Security, Internal Revenue Service, State Department and, provide housing and financial support resources and help with federal agency questions.

Entertainment

SHOWARE CENTER

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

Legends Football League: 8 p.m. Aug. 1. Las Vegas Sin vs. Seattle Mist. Tickets: $10-$55.

The Legends Football League Cup:  3 p.m. Aug. 23, championship. Tickets: $10-$50.

Marco Antonio Solis: 8 p.m. Aug. 30. World renowned singer and song writer and former lead singer of Los Bukis, a group he formed as a teenager. Popular in Mexico, throughout Latin America, Spain and the United States, Solis has more than 30 entries on Billboard’s Hot Latin Tracks. Tickets: $65-$175.

Seattle Rock-A-Thon 2015: noon, Sept. 5. A 12-hour mega concert, featuring: Candlebox; Filter; Drowning Pool; Dokken; Pat Travers; Missing Persons; Girl on Fire; Divide The Day; Valora; Sin Circus; Kings of Spade; Aury Moore Band; Paul Hernandez Trio; Beyond Today; Alive She Cried; Home Wreckr; Vial 8; Girls love Rockets; and Chasing OZ. Tickets: $25-$100.

ELSEWHERE

Live music ballroom dances: 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. Open to all ages. Cover charge: $4 at the door for all ages, dancers and listeners. Refreshments served at 8:30 p.m. Program schedule: • First Tuesday: 17-member Big Band Kings of Swing, 7:45 to 9:30 p.m. Refreshments by the Lakeshore or Radcliffe Place; • Second Tuesday: Randy Litch, ballroom dance music, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Refreshments by the Weatherly; • Third Tuesday: Andy Burnett, rock ‘n roll music, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Refreshments by Stafford Suites; • Fourth Tuesday: Randy Litch, ballroom dance music, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Refreshments by Farrington Court; • Fifth Tuesday (when occurring): Randy Litch, ballroom dance music, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Refreshments by Judson Park. For more information, call 253-856-5150 or visit kentwa.gov/SeniorActivityCenter/

“A Maze”: 8-10 p.m. Thursdays, Friday, Saturdays, July 30, 31-Aug. 1, Theatre Battery at Kent Station, 438 Ramsay Way, Suite 103. Northwest Premiere Production of Rob Handel’s play, under the direction of Logan Ellis. There are two kinds of mazes: The kind where you try to get through and out the other side, and the kind where you try to get to the center. It’s fragmented at first – you have to allow things not to make sense and trust that all will be revealed. Two rock stars struggle to regain their art after rehab, a young kidnapping victim finds her voice, and the King and Queen of a distant land protect their unborn heir. Tickets: $15-$25. For tickets or to learn more, call 206-419-1675 or visit www.theatrebattery.com

“Annie”: 7:30 p.m. July 30, 31, Aug. 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15; 2 p.m. Aug. 1, 8, 15; 4 p.m. Aug. 2, 9, Kentridge Performing Arts Center, 12430 SE 208th St. At the Ridge Theatre (ART) presents one of the best-loved family musicals. Tickets: $10. Proceeds are awarded to the actors in the form of college scholarships. ART, a nonprofit community theater, celebrates its 15th year, with more than $300,000 in scholarships awarded. Tickets can be purchased online at www.showtix4u.com and at the door. For more information, visit attheridgetheatre.org

“The Music Man”: 7 p.m. July 31, Aug. 1; 3 p.m. Aug. 1, Green River College Performing Arts Building, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Heavier Than Air Family Theatre’s summer camp of local teens revive the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Led by the team of director Terry Thibodeaux Jr., assistant director Megan Black, music director Lindsay Holzworth, choreographer Lauren Slettedahl and assistant Sophie Nelson. All tickets are $8 and can be purchased by calling 253-833-9111, ext. 4966.

KENT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Republic Services Wednesday. Performances noon to 1 p.m., Town Square Plaza, 2nd and Harrison

Tickle Tune Typhoon: July 29. Dancing vegetables, larger-than-life robots and award-winning music. Northwest favorite delivers positive messages and educational topics cleverly disguised as silly fun.

The Not-Its!: Aug. 5. Seattle “Kindie Rock” quintet will have children and their parents on their feet rocking out to power-packed songs about bugs, haircuts, reading, the ‘80s and more.

Recess Monkey – Sponsored by Bright Horizons: Aug. 12. Trio blends various musical influences with clever and comical lyrics. There are hints of pop, folk, zany surf rock and swamp-tinged country.

Wednesday Family Date Night. Performances 6-8 p.m., Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way. Sponsored by Republic Services.

The Senate: July 29. Guitarists Nick Drummond and Oliver Franklin’s distinctive songwriting styles showcase inspirations ranging from dusty and shimmering West African guitar to the grit and raw power of American rock.

Thursdays at the Lake, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd St. (shuttle bus service available)

Stooges Brass Band: July 30. Band consistently delivers a high energy show, engaging audiences with its innovative blend of traditional New Orleans brass sounds, contemporary jazz and hip-hop beats.

Joy Mills Band: Aug. 6. Seattle-based band delivers a well-grooved blend of roots, rock ‘n’ roll, folk, and country.

Gypsy Soul: Aug. 13. Anchored by Cilette Swann’s crystal-clear, haunting voice and Roman Morykit’s superb multi-instrumental musicianship, Gypsy Soul stirs the soul and moves the spirit with a sound that ranges from Americana heartland rock to country, blues, R&B and soul.

ELSEWHERE

Rock The Green: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3, Green River College, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. Inaugural festival celebrates region’s natural resources. Green River Coalition presents live music and beer garden. Main stage performances include: Tim Noah; Dana Lyons; The Kevin Jones Band; Chick Buser; Howling Rain; The Community Players. Free admission. 253-333-6010, Greenriver.edu/rockthegreen

Music

Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra: Taylor Creek Church, 21110 244th Ave. SE, Maple Valley.  MVYSO boasts a playing group for every level, from beginning strings to string ensemble. For more information, call 425-358-1640 or visit www.mvyso.org.

Rainier Youth Choirs: RYC has four leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 2 through 14).  Call 253-315-3125 to schedule an audition.  For more information, visit  www.rainieryouthchoirs.org.

Reunions

Kentridge High School Class of ‘85, 30-year reunion: 7-10 p.m. Aug.14, Guardian Cellars, 144th Ave. NE, E600, Woodinville. Wine, beer and a taco truck – what could be more fun? Join your 1985 classmates for an evening of memories. Spouses/dates are welcome. Donations accepted. Email your RSVP to KR85rsvp@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/events/1596779690609644/. Also: 5-10 p.m. Aug. 15, The Thirsty Fish, 9041 Holman Road NW, Seattle. First 90 classmates only please due to capacity. $20 admission. No refunds. Register at PayPal.com or KRclassof85@yahoo.com. Include maiden name please. www.facebook.com/events/745419402231618/

The Greater Kent Area Annual Reunion: 1-4 p.m. Aug. 16, Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. Formerly known as Kent Old-Timer’s Reunion. Short program begins at 1:30 p.m., featuring a tribute to longtime residents who have given their time and service to the community. Honorees are Marvin Eckfeldt, Kenneth and June Iverson, and Jack and Shirley Meredith. Opportunity to visit classmates and friends and browse in the display room to view school annuals, newspaper clippings and other memorabilia.

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: 205 1st 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., Wednesday-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.gkhs.org

PROGRAMS

Experience Historical Kent: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 15; 1:30-4:30 p.m., Aug. 16, throughout the city of Kent. Celebration features special exhibits and bus and walking tours of the city’s oldest homes, businesses and cemeteries. • Enjoy walking tours in the Mill Creek Neighborhood and view turn of the century and great depression era homes kept in character from 72-106 years old. • Take as stroll with local historian Eric Reitan around historic downtown and hear stories from the past.  • Wander through Neely-Soames Historic Homestead and get a glimpse of the way residents lived in 1885. • Visit the nation’s only public museum dedicated solely to powerboat racing with vintage hydroplanes spanning seven decades. • View more than 200 classic Fords and Mustangs at the annual Bowen Scarff Ford and Lincoln show. • Admire old objects and photographs detailing the settling of the rugged Soos Creek Plateau at the Soos Creek Botanical and Heritage Center, Native American storytelling, flute music, Old Time Fiddlers, and work by local artisans. For more details, call 253-854-4330 or visit KentWA.gov/ExperienceHistoricalKent.

RELATED PROGRAM

Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 29308 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn. Historical displays, music and an art walk. Phil and Vivian Williams, of the Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association, performs at 11 a.m. Gary Stroutsos, master of the Native American Flute, plays at 1 p.m., transporting listeners to a time before settlers arrived. Enjoy painters, photographers, potters and jewelry artisans, displaying and selling their work at the Garden’s Art Walk. Stroll the 23-acre garden and see sculptures on display from Green River College. Visit the Demonstration Vegetable Garden. Hike down to Soos Creek and look for the many Eagle Scout projects along the way. Admission free. For more information, visit www.sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org.