{"id":6383,"date":"2008-07-03T20:30:48","date_gmt":"2008-07-04T03:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spiken.wpengine.com\/news\/kent-community-briefs-july-5\/"},"modified":"2016-10-21T16:45:36","modified_gmt":"2016-10-21T23:45:36","slug":"kent-community-briefs-july-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/news\/kent-community-briefs-july-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Kent Community Briefs | July 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sailboat races start<\/b><\/p>\n

The annual Des Moines Mid-Sound Sailing Social Sailboat Races will kick off 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Des Moines Marina. A social time and prizes will follow the race. The races continue Thursdays through Aug. 14. Proceeds from the events will benefit Easter Seals\u2019 Camp Stand By Me.<\/p>\n

Anyone interested in participating should call 206-870-6724 or e-mail jjewel@desmoineswa.gov.<\/p>\n

Blood drive on tap<\/b><\/p>\n

St. James Episcopal Church will play host to a blood drive for Puget Sound Blood Center 1-7 p.m. July 7 at the church, 24447 94th Ave. S., Kent. For details and appointments, call 800-398-7888 or visit www.psbc.org.<\/p>\n

Biz event Tuesday<\/b><\/p>\n

The Kent Chamber of Commerce is having a Policy Makers and Business Leaders meeting from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the chamber office, 524 W. Meeker St., Suite.<\/p>\n

The cost is free and registration is requested.<\/p>\n

For more information, go to www.kentchamber.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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