\u2018Hydro Fever\u2019 on tap<\/b><\/p>\n
The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum will open its doors for a \u201cHydro Fever\u201d open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 5917 S. 196th St., Kent. The event features a swap meet and auction, model-boat races for children and a dedication ceremony for the museum\u2019s library. A barbecue lunch will be available. Admission is free for the open house. Regular admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and free for ages 4 and younger. For details, call 206-764-9453.<\/p>\n
Home expo Saturday<\/b><\/p>\n
Local retailer McLendon Hardware is hosting a free home-improvement expo Saturday focusing on outdoor-living spaces. The expo is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Kent McLendon\u2019s, 23662 104th S.E.<\/p>\n
The business has partnered with Basalite, a manufacturer of pavers and wall stones, to host an informal workshop. Representatives from Basalite will demonstrate the skills necessary for constructing paved paths and garden walls.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Market is coming<\/b><\/p>\n
The Kent Farmers Market will open June 7 at the new Town Square Plaza Park, at the corner of West Smith Street and Second Avenue North, in downtown Kent.<\/p>\n
More than 40 farmers, food, craft and other vendors already have signed up for the 2008 season. The market will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27.<\/p>\n
The Kent Farmers Market is sponsored by the Kent Lions Club. For more information, call the Lions Club at 253-852-5466 or go to www.kentfarmersmarket.com.<\/p>\n
Auditions scheduled<\/b><\/p>\n
Kentridge High School\u2019s At the Ridge Theater will have community auditions for \u201cThe Music Man\u201d May 26 and 28 at the Kentridge Performing Arts Center.<\/p>\n
Called ART, the theater has produced a Broadway show each summer for the last eight years, Auditions for actors ages 15 and older are scheduled for 9 a.m. May 26, with dance auditions at 12:30 p.m. Call-backs are from 3-8 p.m. Open auditions for actors ages 5-14 are from 3-5 p.m. May 28. Dance and movement auditions run 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call-backs are 7-8:30 p.m. that evening. Information: 253-373-4332 or visit www.kent.k12.wa.us\/ksd\/kr\/clubs\/drama\/index.htm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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