Good morning! I hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend. On Monday, Kent City Council President and veteran Bill Boyce spoke at a ceremony at Hillcrest Burial Park to remind us that the freedoms we enjoy come as the result of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to Bill for representing us so well.

Memorial Day unofficially kicks off summer, and I am really excited about all the cool things happening in Kent. Here are a few highlights of what’s coming up in the next week.

Have a great weekend!

~ Dana

Upcoming Events

June 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kent Residential Recycling Event
Meridian Middle School
23480 120^th Ave. SE, Kent

June 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kent Farmer’s Market hosted by Kent Lions Club
2^nd Avenue between Smith and Meeker

June 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
East Hill Farmer’s Market hosted by Living Well Kent
Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 SE 248^th St., Kent

June 5, 2 to 4 p.m.
Coffee & Conversation with Mayor Ralph
Cutters Point, 25246 Pacific Highway S., Kent

June 7, 6 p.m. to June 8, 10 a.m.
Relay for Life of South King County
French Field at Kent-Meridian High School
10020 SE 256^th St., Kent

For more events, visit our calendar at KentWA.gov and our Events page on Facebook.

Volunteers Needed for Parks & Recreation Commission Board

Do you have a passion for parks? We are looking for volunteers to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission Board. The board meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, and they help guide our vision for Kent Parks. This was one of my first volunteer experiences with the City, and I learned so much. It was a great way to see how decisions are made and to contribute to the conversation. If you have an interest in our parks, I encourage you to get involved – just apply online here!