On October 29, we cut the ribbon at the newly renovated Kiwanis Tot Lot #3! Mayor Ralph was joined by our Park Planning & Development Manager Terry Jungman to talk about the renovations and highlight some of the new amenities in a virtual Grand Re-Opening we streamed LIVE on Facebook.
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We hope you stop by to check it out, PLAY, and enjoy what's new! Kiwanis Tot Lot #3 is located on Alexander Street between E Chicago and E Seattle in the Scenic Hill neighborhood.
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The Christmas Rush 5k + 10k will be a virtual event this year. While we are sad that we cannot come together for this beloved annual event, by holding Christmas Rush virtually, it will give everyone the opportunity to have a recorded time AND to get outside to be active on their own time. After you’ve completed your run or walk, submit your results online to RunSignUp.com.
Registration is now open!
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To participate in the 2020 Christmas Rush, run or walk the course of your choosing between December 12 and December 19, then submit your results online!
Please note the official Christmas Rush course is not available because it is an active road. Awards and shirts will not be available this year.
 The City of Kent Arts Commission and Kent Parks Spotlight Series are proud to partner with the legendary Taj Mahal to bring you access to his first ever LIVESTREAM performance on November 17 at 6:00pm!
Tickets are $20 and on sale NOW! A portion of each ticket sold benefits the Kent Parks Spotlight Series. Buy your Tickets Today!
Taj Mahal is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, multi-GRAMMY® winner, multi-Blues Music Award winner, Blues Hall of Fame member and Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement award recipient.
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SILVER LININGS Online Exhibit
2020 has been quite a year! In this environment of bad news headlines, it can be challenging to find and focus on the positive, but that’s exactly what many of us are doing. It is impressive and inspiring to hear about the “silver linings” people are finding during these difficult times. We want to see the creative expression of YOUR silver linings. Is it more time with your family? Learning a new skill? Taking up a new hobby? Resetting your priorities? Show us your joy!
The exhibit is open to any creative endeavor – photographs, paintings, poems, recipes, short films, songs, or stories – anything you can dream up. Submit your projects as part of the online 2020 – SILVER LININGS exhibit at KentCreates.com. The top 5 winners will receive a $200 honorarium, and their work will appear in the featured carousel on the Kent Creates homepage!
 Image Credit: © Rohini Mathur, “Hope Has Feathers,” mixed media
For more public art, check out our online map!
Senior Activity Center
We are excited to provide virtual programs every week for individuals age 50 and older. For questions or registration for any of our virtual programs, please email senioractivitycenter@kentwa.gov.
All virtual programs are presented by Valley Cities
Social Support Group
Mondays, 9:00 – 10:00am
Join us every Monday for this online (Zoom) group where you can meet new friends, talk about topics of interest or concern and receive support and encouragement. This group is facilitated by Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care.
Grief Support Group
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM
Join us for this online (Zoom) group where we will discuss the five stages of grief, learn about healing and receive support and encouragement.
Virtual Tai Chi
Thursdays, 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Join us for this online Zoom group designed as gentle movement activities that will assist with better balance and less stress. Mindful meditation (which is part of Tai Chi) can help reduce the symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Be Well Workshops
Wednesday November 25, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Finding Gratitude and Appreciation in Difficult Times
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Hike of the Week
As snow has started to fall in the high country, it’s time to move our hiking to lower elevations! The CCC Trail off of Middle Fork Road, just east of North Bend, is an easy route that offers one final chance to experience the fall colors before the leaves are gone.
While the hike can be done in several directions, we recommend starting at the large parking area about 12 miles up Middle Fork Road; the trail starts across the road, then heads through the Middle Fork Campground. The total length of the trail is 6.4 miles with 200’ of elevation gain, reaching a high point of 1400’. After the hike, enjoy some grub in North Bend or Snoqualmie.
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The month of November is “Chum Salmon Month” in the Puget Sound region! Opportunities to catch these hard fighting salmon abound in both Saltwater Estuaries and Rivers this month. In saltwater, target staging Chums at productive spots like Hoodsport, Kennedy Creek, Chico Creek, Johns Creek, and Allen. Some of the top rivers for these fish include the Green, Skykomish, Skagit, and Whatcom Creek. Both Fly fishing and Gear Fishing are productive. Fly fishers score in the saltwater with flies like the Chum Candy, Green Weeny, and Comet in Chartreus Green and Pink. While fishing in the rivers, try a Purple Egg Sucking Leech or large Bunny Leeches in Black, Purple, and Pink.
Gear Anglers – in the salt fishing an Anchovy under a float can be deadly. Corkies and yarn, or floats and jigs will also produce! In the rivers, it’s hard to beat a pink jig tipped with prawn fished under a float. Have fun out there with these large, aggressive, hard fighting fish!
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