Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n State Spring Fair: April 14-17, Washington State Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. Hours: 2-10 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Animals, the Northwest Junior Livestock Show, free entertainment, kids\u2019 activities, Motorsport Mayhem and other attractions. Advance discount gate and ride tickets available at www.thefair.com mid-March until April 13, as well as at select Fred Meyer Stores, Safeway and Albertsons stores for $7.50 (adults), and $6.50 (students 6-18 years). Adult gate tickets are $10 at the gate; students (6-18 years) are $8 at the gate. Children 5 years and under free. For more information, visit www.thefair.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Kent Little League Opening Day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 16, Ryan Brunner Memorial Fields, 25636 140th Ave. SE, Kent. Keynote speeches by Mayor Suzette Cooke and KLL President Greg Whitcomb, followed by a ceremonial first pitch, games, team photos, games and entertainment for kids and families, and sponsor\/vendor booths from local partners and sponsors. www.kentll.org<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Pampered Pet Walk: 1-3 p.m. April 16. Walk will start at Down Home Catering, 211 First Ave. S., Kent, and end at Kherson Park, at the corner of Second and Gowe Street. Visitors and residents are invited to walk their pet. Free. Contest for best costumes and tricks. Tricks have to be within a 4-by-4-foot area; limited to space. For more details, contact Kent Downtown Partnership at 253-813-6976 or visit www.facebook.com\/events\/537751986401677\/<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Job fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 19, Highline College, Building 8, Mount Constance Room. The college is at 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. Gain knowledge from industry experts and connect with employers in the supply chain management industry. Employers planning to attend include Airport Jobs, First Transit, Food Services of America, Frito Lay, Lile International, Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Prologistix, Thyssen Krupp and U.S. Foods. Resume review available on site. Sponsors are The Center of Excellence for Global Trade & Supply Chain Management and WorkSource of Seattle-King County. Space is limited. Please register at worksource-tdl.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Kaitlin Bermingham at 206-592-3419 or kbermingham@highline.edu<\/p>\n<\/p>\n K-Day: 6 p.m. April 19; French Field, 10020 SE 256th St., Kent. Community-wide anti-bullying event, featuring Scott Backovich and other inspirational speakers. Admission: $2.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Veterans resource fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 30, Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D St. Open to past and present U.S. military personnel and their families. Organizations, agencies and nonprofits will provide resource help for veterans and their families, and in a variety of ways: VA benefits; legal and community services; homeless services; educational benefits; medical screenings and dental resources; jobs, apprenticeship, training and vocational opportunities; housing and other transition and reintegration services. For more information, visit theveteransresourcefair.us\/index.html or www.facebook.com\/TheVeteransResourceFair.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n King County Community Service Area program town hall: 7-9 p.m. May 23, Neuwaukum Grange Hall, 38402 180th Ave. SE, Auburn. Residents of unincorporated King County can meet with officials, learn about small grant opportunities for their community and be informed about county work in their community during a town hall-style open house. King County Councilmembers Reagan Dunn and Peter von Reichbauer, Chief of Operations Rhonda Berry and Sheriff John Urquhart will be among the expected guests.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n GEM Flap Jack Fundraiser: 8-10 a.m. April 23, Applebee\u2019s, 25442 104th Ave. SE, Kent. Cost: $10. Proceeds benefit (Glover Empower Mentoring) GEM\u2019s summer activities program. GEM bridges young men (ages 13-21) to school through mentoring and community involvement, and also help manage outside distractions. gementoring.wix.com\/gementoring.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Sleep Train\u2019s Annual Pajama Bowl: April 24, Acme Bowl, 100 Andover Park W., No. 100, Tukwila. 11th annual event, which funds programs to help foster kids participate in life-shaping extracurricular activities, strives to surpass last year\u2019s $160,000 mark. Register today at www.PajamaBowl.com. For more information on Sleep Train\u2019s Foster Kids program, visit www.sleeptrainfosterkids.org.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Live Your Dream Fashion Show Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 27, Meridian Valley Country Club, 24830 136th Ave. SE, Kent. Presented by Soroptimist International of Kent-Covington. Bring your friends and colleagues to a special lunch on National Professional Administrative Assistants\u2019 Day. Ladies fashions are presented by Chico\u2019s. Vote for your favorite best fan costume. $10 per ticket is tax deductible, and all proceeds go to support Live Your Dream Awards and other community service projects. Win raffle baskets and gift certificates. Cost $35. For more information, contact Jo Ladd Clark at 253-854-1895 or sikentcovington@soroptimist.net. For reservations, call Connie Loveridge at 253-639-8977.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n May Tea: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. seatings, May 7, Neely Mansion, 12303 SE Auburn-Black Diamond Road, Auburn. Enjoy tea with family and friends in a unique Victorian farmhouse. After dining on petite tea sandwiches, fruit and sweets please tour the mansion, explore the gift shop, take a peek at the newly restored bath house and see the Master Gardeners beautiful theme gardens. Cost: $15 per guest. Registration required. Please visit www.neelymansion.org or call 253-850-2777.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 23rd annual Kent Kiwanis Crab and Spaghetti Feed: 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. seatings, May 14, Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St. All-you-can-eat feast includes hot crab, spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, soft beverages and dessert. Beer and wine are available for an additional fee. Proceeds benefit programs for children and seniors. Tickets: $40 adults; $30 seniors ages 60 and older; $30 ages 13-18; $15 for ages 6-12; $5 for ages 2-5 and free for children under 2. For tickets and reservations, call Vivian Bruns at 253-839-3941. For more information, visit www.facebookcom\/Kiwanisclubofkent\/<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Communities in Schools of Kent 14th annual Breakfast for the Kids: 7-9 a.m. May 19, Kent Phoenix Academy gym, 11000 SE 246th St. Event is free but RSVP is required. For reservations, email ciskent.org or Angela Stave at astave@ciskent.org.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Tea: Noon and 1:30 p.m. May 22, Neely Mansion, 12303 SE Auburn-Black Diamond Road, Auburn. Renton South King Retired School Employees Association raising funds for active school employees for classroom supplies and special projects. Entertainment provided throughout the sessions with tours of the mansion and newly renovated furoba, or bathhouse, by docents of the Neely Mansion. Cost: $15 per person with advance purchase tickets available for either session. To order tickets, contact Tina Underdahl at 425-228-9448 or tinaunder@comcast.net. Visit Renton South King Retired School Employees Association on Facebook for more information.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Health<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Kent4Health ShoWalk: 9-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through May, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. Free indoor walking. Open to all ages and modalities; two levels for walking and stairs; monthly health screenings; great for caregivers and rehabilitation. Sign in when you arrive. For more information and a schedule, visit kent4health.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Bloodworks Northwest drives: 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 20, city of Kent, 400 W. Gowe; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. April 22, Kent School District, Puget Sound Room, 12033 SE 256th St.; 8-10 a.m., 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. April 22, Kentridge High School, Special Charger Gym, 12430 SE 208th St.; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. April 25, First Christian Church of Kent, 11717 SE 240th St.; 1-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m., April 26, Kent Covenant Church, 12010 SE 240th St.; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. April 28, Northwest Harvest, 22220 68th St. .S.; 7:30-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 29, Starbucks Kent Roasting Plant, 18411 77th Place S.; 8:30-11 a.m. May 4, Flow International, 23500 64th Ave. S.; 12:30-3:30 p.m. May 4, Expeditors International, 21318 64th Ave. S.; 9-11 a.m., noon-3 p.m. May 12, 6750 S. 228th St. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-398-7888, or visit www.bloodworksnw.org.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 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 $8 monthly. For more information, call 253-709-5098 or visit www.tops.org or www.whywelovetops.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Alzheimer\u2019s Association: Meetings on the second Wednesday of the month, from 2:30-4 p.m., at Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? family caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. For information Susan Dailey at 206-471-2351, or www.alzwa.org.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Southeast King County Parkinson\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Clubs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Soroptimist International of Kent-Covington:\u00a0 Program meetings from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., on the fourth Monday of each month, September-May, Covington Library, 164th and Kent-Kangley Road.\u00a0 Lunch provided, suggested donation $10.\u00a0 No reservation needed.\u00a0 Contact President Jo Ladd Clark at 253-854-1895.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n South King County Alliance for Retired Americans: Monthly meetings at 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month, Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St. April 14 program: Sound Transit representative presents an update on projects affecting people in South King County. May 12 program: a representative of the Attorney General\u2019s office to discuss identity theft. Meetings open and free to the public. For more information, contact Pat Paulsen at 206-400-7149.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Autism Social Skills Group: 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays,\u00a0 Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) of Washington, a nonprofit organization, brings social group opportunities for teens with autism to Kent. Looking for teens with autism as well as peer mentor volunteers. To volunteer, register or to learn more, visit www.featwa.org.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Women\u2019s Club\u00a0 of Federal Way: Meets on the third Wednesday of each month, Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club, 3583 SW 320th St.,Federal Way. April 20 program: 11 a.m. luncheon features Branches Garden Center\u2019s beautiful plants along with planting tips and boutique items.\u00a0 Newcomers are welcome. Cost $15.\u00a0 Call 253-927-2766 for reservations.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n NAMI Support Groups: 6:30-8 p.m., every second and fourth Tuesday of the month,\u00a0 515 W. Harrison St., Kent.\u00a0 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)\u00a0 or email namiskc@qwestoffice.net, or visit www.nami.org.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Kent Chapter of Business Network, Int\u2019l (BNI): Meets every Wednesday morning at 7 at the Old Country Buffet, 25630 104th SE, Kent.\u00a0 Chapter is growing.\u00a0 Currently have 38 members.\u00a0 Do you want excellent, personal, word of mouth referrals for your business?\u00a0 Then come join us.\u00a0 For more information, contact Dr. Allan McCord at 253-854-3040.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Free income tax preparation: Jan. 13-April 21, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Highline College Outreach Center, 23835 Pacific Highway S., Kent, Wash.), building 99, room 251. Community members can get their taxes done for free, thanks to a partnership between United Way of King County and Highline College. Households that make less than $62,000 are eligible, as long as tax returns do not involve business taxes, rental income, or sale of property or stocks. Participants will need to bring the following: \u2022 Social Security cards\/individual tax identification numbers (ITINs) and birthdates for everyone named on the return; \u2022 photo ID; \u2022 all tax statements, such as W-2 forms, 1099 forms and SSA-1099 forms. Bringing bank account numbers, routing numbers and a copy of last year\u2019s tax return is also highly recommended. For a participant jointly filing with a spouse, both must be present to e-file. No appointment is necessary. Those who arrive first will be served first. Services are provided by IRS-certified volunteers. For questions or more information, visit uwkc.org\/taxhelp or call 800-621-4636.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n 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:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n CHILDREN & FAMILIES<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Play & Learn: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. April 15, 22 and 29,. 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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Infant and Young Toddler Story Times: 10:30 a.m. April 14, 21 and 28. Ages newborn to 2 1\/2 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Family Pajama Story Times: 6:30 p.m. April 19 and 26. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Stories, songs and fun. Wear your pajamas.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Preschool Story Times: 11 a.m. April 20 and 27. Ages 3 to 5 with adult. Stories, songs and fun.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Kid\u2019s Movie of the Month: 3:30 p.m. April 29. \u201cMinions\u201d. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Enjoy a family friendly film with a light snack.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Fun With Bricks!: 10:30 a.m. April 16. Family program, ages 6 and younger with adult. Have fun building with plastic bricks. Create around a theme or build what you like. You bring the ideas and the library will supply the building materials.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Emery the Emergency Penguin Story Time: 11:30 a.m. April 20. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Join KCLS and the King County E-911 Program Office for a 911 Story Time, a fun, educational and free program aimed at teaching preschoolers about 911. Hear Emery the Emergency Penguin\u2019s story, Emery and the Ice Carnival, learn a 911 song and receive an Emery coloring book.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Science of Art, Fusing Plastic: 3:30 p.m. April 25. Presented by KidsQuest Museum. Ages 6 and older with adult. Fusing is joining or blending to form a single entity. We will use heat to fuse plastics together to create new pieces of plastic that can be changed into something new. Registration required beginning two weeks prior.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Celebrate D\u00eda, Literacy for All Children from All Backgrounds: 11 a.m. April 30. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Enjoy music and performances, informational booths, activities and more. Celebrate D\u00eda, Literacy for All Children from All Backgrounds<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Ponte el Ritmo (Put your Rhythm On) Music Workshop: 1 p.m. April 30. Presented by Elsita Savani and Jeff \u201cBongo\u201d Busch. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Who can resist a fun, energizing program about musical instruments! Bring the whole family to this program and be part of a hands-on, call-and-response rhythm and song workshop highlighting instruments from Cuba and Brazil. You\u2019ll definitely get your exercise as you clap and dance along with the beat. Presented in Spanish and English.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n TWEENS & TEENS<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Study Zone: 1:30 p.m. Sundays; 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, when school is in session. Students K-12. Drop in for homework assistance from trained volunteer tutors. After-school snacks provided 3:30-4:30 p.m. by Food Lifeline and Americorps Vista volunteers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Game On!: 3:30 p.m. April 19. Middle and high school ages. Play video games at the library.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Kick-Up: 7 p.m. April 20. Ages 16 to 25 are welcome to grab a slice of free pizza and be connected with local agencies who want to help you.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Teen Movie: 3:30 p.m. April 26, 27. Middle and high school ages. Enjoy a fun movie showing and a free snack.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Teens and Friends Poetry Coffee House and Open Mic: 3 p.m. April 22. Middle and high school ages. Teens, invite your friends and family! Come for open mic poetry and short prose readings. Read your own work, a favorite piece or the work of a friend. Coffee, treats and a welcoming atmosphere provided.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Super Hero America: 3 p.m. April 30. Presented by Andrew Wahl. Middle and high school ages. Which super hero do you identify with? What super power would you choose? We are drawn to the heroic, the super human. Since Superman\u2019s debut in 1938, the super hero has been a part of pop culture. In this interactive multimedia presentation, journalist and comic book historian, T. Andrew Wahl explores how historical events can be seen in the evolution of characters from Wonder Woman to Spider-Man. Using audience memories, we will connect super heroes (and the occasional villain) to historical topics including war, civil rights, and the impact of technology. Sponsored by Humanities Washington.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n ADULTS<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Drop-In to Learn about eBooks: 10 a.m. April 30. Get started with KCLS eBooks! Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or just your questions.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n English as a Second Language Classes: 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. Learn English grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills. In-person registration required.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Talk Time Class: 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Practice speaking English with other English language learners.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Citizenship Classes: 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Learn how to become a U.S. citizen. Study for the naturalization test, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English, and practicing your interview skills. Classes are free, join anytime.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Job Readiness Program: 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays; 3 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Thursdays. The library is here to help you get a free email account, start a r\u00e9sum\u00e9, start an online job search, or navigate the job application process! Librarians are available to provide 45-minute one-on-one assistance. Register online or at 253-859-3330. Strongly recommended that you bring a flash\/USB drive.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Kent Friends of the Library Meeting: 1 p.m. April 14<\/p>\n<\/p>\n SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): Free counseling for small businesses. Please call 206-553-7320 for appointments.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Computer Classes: Registration required beginning two weeks before the class, 253-859-3330. \u2022 Computer Basics: 7 p.m. April 14; \u2022\u00a0Internet Level I, 7 p.m. April 21; \u2022\u00a0Microsoft Word Level 1, 7 p.m. April 28.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Sign up for ORCA Lift: 10 a.m.-noon, April 22. ORCA Lift is a new, reduced fare. Income-qualified riders, 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\u2019s Intake Specialist. To see if you qualify, check orcalift.com or call MSC at 253-838-6810. Please bring ID & income verification documents.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Citizenship Application and Green Card Help: 1 p.m. April 14. One-on-one assistance with the Application for Naturalization, Green Card and other citizenship-related issues. Provided by the staff of ReWA (Refugee Women\u2019s Alliance). Please call for an appointment at the library or ReWA\u2019s Kent office location, 253-859-6197.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Quilling Workshop: 2 p.m. April 17. Presented by Emily Mallory. Quilling is the art of coiling and twisting paper strips to create images. In this fun workshop, learn how to make the basic shapes that are the building blocks of quilled designs, which can be anything from animals and flowers and beyond! You will take home a quilled magnet you\u2019ve created. All supplies provided. Registration required.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n SHOWARE CENTER<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6777. Order at www.tickets.showarecenter.com.<\/em> Events include:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Hillsong UNITED: 7 p.m. May 9. UNITED is a worship band that originally rose out of the youth ministry of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. This worship band is a global recording and touring entity sent out to share the ever-evolving worship music of Hillsong Church to an international audience through live performances and records. Ticket prices: $32.50 – $99.50.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n ELSEWHERE<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 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: \u2022\u00a0first Tuesday: 17-member Big Band Kings of Swing, 7:45 to 9:30 p.m. ; \u2022\u00a0second and fourth Tuesday: Randy Litch, ballroom dance music, 7:30-9:15 p.m.; \u2022\u00a0third and fifth Tuesday: Andy Burnett, rock \u2018n roll music, 7:30-9:15 p.m. Refreshments by Stafford Suites. Complimentary refreshments are provided for a donation (first Tuesday by The Lakeshore and Radcliffe Place; second Tuesday by the Weatherly Inn; third Tuesday by\u00a0 the Stafford Suites; fourth Tuesday by Farrington Court; fifth Tuesday by Judson Park). Cost is $4 at the door and all dances are open to dancers of all ages. For more information, call 253-856-5164 or visit kentwa.gov\/SeniorActivityCenter\/<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat\u201d: 7 p.m. April 22, 23, 29, 30; 3 p.m. May 1, Kent Covenant Church, Carlson Center, 12010 SE 240th St. Celebrating 21 years of Dessert Theatre. Show features expanded cast of 42 actors and singers, drawn from the church and Kent community. It is a multi-generational cast \u2013 ranging from ages 8 to 60. Accompanying the show will be an eight-piece band. The Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors is re-enacted in this delightful musical show. Tickets: $12 per person. For more information, contact Dan Schuttler at 253-631-0222, ext. 314, or dan.schuttler@kentcov.org, or call the theater hotline at 253-867-5300.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Reunions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Kent-Meridian Class of \u201966: Aug. 12-14. 50th high school reunion. Schedule: \u2022 Friday, Aug. 12 \u2013 2 p.m., golf tournament ($65, $82 with cart, prizes included); 6 p.m. cocktails and 7:30 p.m. barbecue, Fairwood Country Club, 17070 140th Ave. SE, Renton ($22.50 per person; \u2022 Saturday, Aug. 13 \u2013 11:30 a.m., tour and nostalgic brown bag lunch, Kent-Meridian High School, 10020 SE 256th St. ($6 per person); 6 p.m. cocktails and 7 p.m. reunion banquet and dinner, Fairwood Country Club ($35 per person); \u2022 Sunday, Aug. 14 \u2013 9:30 a.m. service, Panther Lake Community Church, 10630 SE 204th St., Kent. Times are approximate. Optional tax-deductible gift to KM66 Fund to support reunion, newsletters, memory book. Please mail check payable to: \u201cSherry Moon\u201d. Optional tax-deductible gift to K-M High School (supports group\u2019s goal of $1,966). Please mail check payable to: \u201cFriends of KM Fund.\u201d Register and send payments to: Sherry (Moon) Klein, 46821 290th Ave. SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022. For more information, email srklein@skynetbb.com or Evelyn (Iversen) McMahan at danevie@comcast.net.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra: Taylor Creek Church, 21110 244th Ave. SE, Maple Valley.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Rainier Youth Choirs: RYC has four leveled groups based on age and ability (grades 2 through 14).\u00a0 Call 253-315-3125 to schedule an audition.\u00a0 For more information, visit\u00a0 www.rainieryouthchoirs.org.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Galleries, studios<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Centennial Center Gallery:\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Third Thursday Art Walk: 4-7 p.m., Rusty Raven Studio, 212 First Ave. S., Kent. Designed around the idea of creating a rich and diverse artistic experience in downtown Kent. Free kids art activity every month. Have your map initialed by the artist at each stop and be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate from a participating businesses. One entry per person and must go to every stop to qualify. For more information, contact Lyra Penoyer at 253-813-6976 or kdpadminassistant@kentdowntown.org, or visit www.facebook.com\/events\/1530632470566958\/<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Museums<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n 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. 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