Free eye exams slated in Des Moines<\/p>\n
Evergreen Eye Care will provide free eye exams and eye-glass cleaning for seniors from 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 3 at the Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 S. 216th St., Des Moines. Seniors should call ahead for 15-minute appointments. For details, call 206-878-1642.<\/p>\n
Church celebrates heritage Sept. 7<\/p>\n
Kent United Methodist Church will have a special heritage celebration at the 9:30 a.m. worship service Sept. 7 at the church, 11010 S.E. 248th St. During the service, the church will commemorate its history \u2013 stretching back to the 1860s \u2013 with a special service, video and ringing of old church bells. All are welcome. For details, call 253-852-3900.<\/p>\n
South Side Dance offers open house<\/p>\n
South Side Dance Force will offer an open house and barbecue 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 6 at the dance studio, 704 W. Meeker St., Kent. All are welcome to come learn about dance-program offerings, and to enjoy a free performance. For details, call 253-639-5829 or visit www.ssdanceforce.com.<\/p>\n
Friends of the Library book sale coming up<\/p>\n
The Friends of the Kent Regional Library will present their annual book sale Sept. 19 through 21 at the library, 212 Second Ave. N. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 21. Books cost 50 cents; videos, audio books and DVDs are $1 each. Proceeds benefit library programs sponsored by the Friends. For details, call 253-859-3330.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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