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A full and fun lineup at “You Me We” this Friday

Posted 22 February 2012 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lori Hogan, Recreation and Cultural Services Supt., Kent Parks Dept. 253-856-5050 lhogan@KentWA.gov A full and fun lineup at “You Me We” this Friday Festival of free family fun starts at 6 p.m., ShoWare Center KENT, Wash. – February 21, 2012 – Interactive booths, sports competitions, contests and prizes, along with an [...]

Kent’s non-911 service spreading information regionwide

Posted 14 February 2012 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

Kent’s non-911 service spreading information regionwide Submitted by Jill Blocker, KOMO Communities Reporter Tuesday, February 14th, 2012, 3:59pm Topics: 911 A program in Kent that gives residents an alternative to calling 911 for non-emergencies is catching on around the region. The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority’s FDCARES program – the Fire Department Community Assistance [...]

Kent Police Department Invites you to attend the Community Meeting

Posted 09 February 2012 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

Kent Police Department Invites you to attend the Community Meeting Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Kent Senior Activity Center 600 E. Smith St, Kent, WA 98032 Ken Thomas, Chief of Police and Staff Review of current events Crime fighting strategies Questions from the audience Please call (253) 856-5890 for more information. Find [...]

Are you… interested in starting a neighborhood blockwatch?

Posted 09 February 2012 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

Are you… interested in starting a neighborhood blockwatch? The Kent Police Department is hosting a city wide informational meeting on the benefits of starting and maintaining a neighborhood block watch. Neighborhood Block Watch 101 Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Kent City Hall Council Chambers 220 4th Ave. S. Why Attend? • [...]

Register for a plot of community gardening space

Posted 07 February 2012 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

Submitted by Jill Blocker, KOMO Communities Reporter Monday, February 6th, 2012, 11:50am Register for a plot of community gardening spacePhoto courtesy City of Kent Want to have a garden but don’t have the space for it? Take advantage of the city’s P-patch program, which allows residents to rent a plot of land for organic community [...]