{"id":20018,"date":"2008-07-10T21:45:44","date_gmt":"2008-07-11T04:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spiken.wpengine.com\/news\/briefly-28\/"},"modified":"2016-10-22T19:30:32","modified_gmt":"2016-10-23T02:30:32","slug":"briefly-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/news\/briefly-28\/","title":{"rendered":"Briefly"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kent auto shop <\/b><\/p>\n

sees certification<\/b><\/p>\n

Central Avenue Automotive, located at 1514 S. Central Ave. in Kent, recently was certified as a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility.<\/p>\n

To receive the AAA-approved status, the staff of the auto service shop has established a history of customer satisfaction and community reputation, meets AAA\u2019s standards for tools and equipment, employs National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence-certified technicians and maintains a clean and safe facility.<\/p>\n

As part of the AAA-approved network, Central Avenue has agreed to guarantee service or repairs for 12 months or 12,000 miles, adhere to strict estimate guidelines and allow AAA to arbitrate any disputes regarding quality of work.<\/p>\n

The shop can be reached at 253-854-6762.<\/p>\n

Early college is topic of open house<\/b><\/p>\n

Prospective students and their families are invited to learn about Highline Community College\u2019s Puget Sound Early College at several open house events running 6:30-8 p.m. July 16 and Aug. 14 at the college\u2019s Federal Way campus.<\/p>\n

The Highline program gives high-school juniors and seniors an opportunity to earn a high-school diploma and credits toward an associate of arts degree simultaneously and tuition-free. There are costs for student fees, books, and supplies.<\/p>\n

The hands-on curriculum focuses on the school\u2019s theme of environmental and social justice and gives students an opportunity to apply what they are learning to help their communities.<\/p>\n

During an open house, prospective students \u2014 those who plan to enter the 11th grade in fall 2008 \u2014 and their families will see the Early College campus, observe a presentation on the program, review admissions materials and participate in a question-and-answer session.<\/p>\n

Open houses will take place at the college\u2019s Federal Way campus, located at 33320 1st Way S., Building A. For information, call 253-943-4000.<\/p>\n

CPR class slated<\/b><\/p>\n

The Des Moines Activity Center will play host to a Red Cross CPR class 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 18 at the center, 2045 S. 216th St. Attendees will learn about adult CPR and AED Essentials. The course is open to ages 16 and older. The cost is $39. For details or to register, call 206-878-1642.<\/p>\n

Theater camps upcoming<\/b><\/p>\n

At the Ridge Theatre and the Kent School District will offer two summer-musical theater camps this month at Kent Kentridge High School, 12430 S.E. 208th St., Kent. The first camp, for ages 15 and younger, will run 9 a.m. to noon July 21 through 25. Participants will put on a performance of \u201cMusic Man Jr.\u201d on the last day of camp. The second camp, for high school students, will run 9 a.m. to noon July 30 through Aug. 1. For details and cost, call 425-255-4203 or e-mail mekad2@comcast.net.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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