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Parks, Recreation, and Community Service

Celebrate National Youth Arts Month, March 3

February 21, 2012 - Have fun doing art!  Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services celebrates March as National Youth Arts Month by bringing kids, creativity and diversity to the community at the 25th annual Kent Kids’ Arts Day, Saturday, March 3. Read More >
Office of the Mayor

Mayor Cooke to deliver “State of the City” address March 7

February 10, 2012 – Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke will deliver her annual “State of the City” address Wednesday, March 7 at the Kent Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon at ShoWare Center.Read More >
Parks, Recreation, and Community Service

Kent's Community Garden P-patch pre-registration begins soon

February 2, 2012 – Kent’s downtown Community Garden P-patch season runs April 1 through September 30 in its regular location on the corner of James St. and 64th Avenue S. Gardeners  may rent a 20’ by 20’ plot for a $40 water fee. 

 

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Parks, Recreation, and Community Service

“You Me We” – A festival of free family fun coming to ShoWare Center February 24

January 18, 2012 – Tons of fun are in the works for kids of all ages at the upcoming “You Me We”, Friday, February 24, 2012, 6 - 9:30 p.m. at ShoWare Center, 625 W. James Street.  Read More >
Office of the Mayor

City of Kent posts business hours, few changes

January 13, 2012 – The city of Kent announces its business hours for 2012. Read More >
City Council

Kent City Council has two new members, new president

January 4, 2012 – At their first meeting of the New Year Tuesday night, members of the Kent City Council took their oaths of office followed by the election of a new Council President.Read More >
Office of the Mayor

Kent4Health and ShoWare Center invite free indoor walking during rainy season

November 8, 2011 – Starting Monday, November 14, outdoor walking enthusiasts can get out of the dark and the rain by participating in ShoWalk.  Presented by Kent4Health and ShoWare Center, ShoWalk is a free indoor walking opportunity on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. at ShoWare Center.Read More >
Parks, Recreation, and Community Service

Historic Kent Homestead Celebrates Milestone

July 25, 2011 – This year marks the 10th anniversary of a ribbon-cutting ceremony that opened up the Neely-Soames Historic Homestead to the public for the first time.  The King County Master Gardeners will help Kent Parks celebrate at the annual public open house and tour, Saturday, August 20, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at 5311 S. 237th Place, just north of the Russell Road Athletic Complex.Read More >
Public Works Engineering

New Water Tower is Capped on Kent’s East Hill

June 22, 2011 – Topping the new water tower on Kent’s East Hill marks a major milestone in the city’s efforts to improve water service for its customers.Read More >
Police

Second Annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day Nets 273 Pounds of Drugs

May 2, 2011 – Working in partnership with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration, the Kent Police Department’s second annual “Prescription Drug Take Back Day” was a huge success.  Police officials received 273 pounds of prescribed medications and over the counter medicines at this year’s event, nearly 100 pounds more than last September’s take-back event.Read More >
Public Works Operations

Storm Drain Grates, Manhole Covers Stolen Around Kent

February 25, 2011 – During the last month, nearly 40 storm drain grates and manhole covers have been stolen from neighborhood streets and businesses across Kent and the City’s Public Works and Police Departments are asking the for the public’s help in solving the crimes.Read More >
Parks, Recreation, and Community Service

Patrols to Enforce Pet License Rules

KENT, Wash. – November 3, 2010 - Pet owners who fail to obtain pet licenses now face fines, and King County Regional Animal Services officers are providing additional patrols throughout Kent to enforce the new rules which went into effect October 1. 

 

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Wednesday, 2/22/2012

ShoWalk - FREE indoor Walking
2/22/2012 ShoWare Center (625 W James St, Kent) Start: 9:00 AM - End: 11:00 AM
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