The free community calendar is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis, and includes free and nonprofit local events and groups. Submit items at least a week in advance of publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.<\/p>\n
Events<\/p>\n
Rainbow Girls Christmas Tree Recycle: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 3. Bring trees for recycling. No flocked trees. Cost: $5 donation. Locations: The Royal Arch Park, 20821 Renton-Maple Valley Highway, Maple Valley; Kent Fire Station No. 75, 15635 S.E. 272nd St., Kent. 253-277-2806.<\/p>\n
Kentwood Car Show: 5-7 p.m. Jan. 9. Come learn about the auto program at Kentwood High School, and help pick the best car. Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., Covington.<\/p>\n
Classes<\/p>\n
Tile installation class: 9 a.m. Dec. 27 and Jan. 10. Learn the fundamentals of setting granite, marble and ceramic tiles. Cost: Free; registration requested. 8605 S. 212th St., Kent. 253-872-0449 or darrell@tilelines.com.<\/p>\n
Housing seminar: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 3. Free seminar offered by Washington Homebuyer\u2019s Association. Kent Regional Library, 212 N. Second Ave., Kent. 253-682-1157 or www.whba.org.<\/p>\n
REI clinics: 7 p.m. various Wednesdays, including: Jan. 7, \u201cAvalanche Awareness Clinic.\u201d Cost: Free. 240 Andover Park W., Tukwila. 206-248-1938.<\/p>\n
\u201cCoping with Grief and Loss\u201d: Noon Jan. 9. Free lecture presented as part of a Health and Wellness lecture series at Arbor Village. Lunch provided. Registration requested. The Inn at Arbor Village, 24121 116th Ave. S.E., Kent. 253-856-1600 or www.arborvillage.us.<\/p>\n
Faith<\/p>\n
Non-denominational Bible study: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. All are welcome. Reservations requested. Arbor Village, 24121 116th Ave. S.E., Kent. 253-856-1600.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Quest\u201d classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Class aims to help people find the divine essence within themselves. Unity Church of Kent, 218 State Ave. S. 253-854-9747.<\/p>\n
Food\/Meals<\/p>\n
Kent Senior Activity Center Deli and Caf\u00e9: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. All ages are welcome. Lunch includes a main entree and soup, vegetables, rice, potatoes or pasta, salad bar, bread, dessert and beverage. Cost: $5. 600 E. Smith St. 253-856-5155, ext. 1.<\/p>\n
Wednesday Night Community Meal: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. All are welcome to join Trinity Community Church in the gym for a free homestyle meal. 3807 Reith Road and 38th Avenue South, Kent. 253-852-1044.<\/p>\n
Health<\/p>\n
Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services: City offers a variety of fitness classes, including Nia, Zumba and PiYo. Call for details, cost. Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. 253-856-5000.<\/p>\n
Living Healthy 101: 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays, starting Jan. 7. Ongoing 12-week sessions include weight-loss challenge, nutrition class and support group. Advance registration required. 27215 124th Ave. S.E., Kent. 253-630-3674 or www.LivingHealthyWLC.com.<\/p>\n
TOPS No. WA916: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays. Swanson Court Clubhouse, 12200 206th St., Kent. 253-981-3867.<\/p>\n
TOPS: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a nonprofit weight loss support group. New Hope Church, 21115 S.E. 272nd St., Maple Valley. 253-631-3567 or www.tops.org.<\/p>\n
Libraries<\/p>\n
Kent Regional Library, 212 Second Ave. N. 253-859-3330 or www.kcls.org\/kent. Library events include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 ESL classes: 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 5. Learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills. Registration required.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Read Three, Get One Free: Children ages 12-18 can read three books, write three short reviews and get a new paperback book for free. Entry forms available at the library or online at www.kcls.org\/read3.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Story times: Library offers story times for children, families and foreign language speakers. Call for details.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Woodmont Library, 26809 Pacific Highway S., Des Moines. 253-839-0121 or www.kcls.org\/woodmont. Library events include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Talk Time: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Improve your speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.<\/p>\n
Seniors<\/p>\n
Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St. 253-856-5150. Senior events include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Kent Koffee Klatch Club: 11 a.m. Mondays. Free event features Starbucks door prizes, coffee and mini-concerts. Entertainers include Jee Wong, Beth Wulff, Bob Weymouth and Jason Reynolds.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Health screenings: 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, blood pressure checks; 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, foot care; 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, massage therapy.<\/p>\n
Volunteers<\/p>\n
Christmas Bird Count: Dec. 28. Birders of all ability levels encouraged join Rainier Audubon Society in counting birds by sight and sound in the South King County area. Counters meet afterward for a potluck at Federal Way United Methodist Church. Advance registration is required. 253-796-2203 or nancy_streiffert@hotmail.com.<\/p>\n
United Way tax preparation: Volunteers are needed Jan. 13-April 15 to prepare tax returns for low- to middle-income families throughout King County as part of United Way\u2019s Free Tax Preparation Campaign. 206-461-5048 or www.unitedwayofkingcounty.org\/taxvolunteer.<\/p>\n
Volunteer Chore Services: Kent-area volunteers needed to assist with chores for low-income elders and adults with disabilities. Services include shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, cooking and yard work. Program is a service of Catholic Community Services. 253-850-2509, 888-649-6850 or KizzieF@ccsww.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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