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Happy Friday, Kent!
Wishing all the moms, bonus moms, grandmas and aunties a Happy Mother's Day! I hope you all enjoy the day and I want to thank you for all you do.
Please check out the information in this week's update and have wonderful weekend!
Dana Ralph, Mayor
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I always have a great time touring Kent businesses!
Washington Shoe Company continues to partner with non-profits in Kent supported by the City that provide necessary services for our residents and we're grateful! #WeAreKent
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May is Bike Everywhere Month. Please celebrate this month and ride on our trails and everywhere!
Join the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board at the first-ever Bike Rodeo. There will be activities, giveaways, obstacle courses, helmet fittings and more!
📅 Saturday, May 14
⏰ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
📍 Kent YMCA, parking lot
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May 3, 2022 - Kerry Thomsen Day
Congratulations to Kerry Thomsen, a longtime Ivar's employee.
Kerry started at Ivar's in 1972 and has the distinction of working at more Ivar’s locations than anyone in the company’s history. He has become widely known for his customer service and it's estimated that he knows the names of more than 1,000 of his customers and knows what most of them order. In 2001 he was named the winner of Ivar’s Clammy, as the employee of the year.
He is a cherished and valued community member in Kent where he and his wife Sally live. They have a son, Christian and a grandson, Aiden. We are so proud of Kerry!
National Correctional Officer's Week
I was honored to present our Correctional staff with a proclamation for National Correctional Officer's week, to commemorate correctional officers and employees who deserve recognition for their service and for the tremendous job they do and exceptional performance of duties under the most difficult of circumstances.
Kent International Festival
After two years of being virtual, the 14th Annual Kent International Festival is returning to the accesso ShoWare Center!
📅 Saturday, June 18
⏰ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
📍 accesso ShoWare Center
This event is a celebration of the cultural diversity represented in our city, and it's a great way to come together, celebrate various heritages and build respect, understanding and a sense of inclusivity in our community.
It will feature performers, cultural and informational booths and so much more! They are still accepting applications for booths and volunteers, so if you're interested head over to their website to learn more.
Mini Recycling Event
Join us next Friday for our next Mini Recycling Event! Just show up with your items and our Public Works staff will take care of the rest for free.
We'll be accepting electronics, textiles and documents for shredding at this event. For a full list of accepted items, visit our website.
📅 Friday, May 6
⏰ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Glenn Nelson Park
Centennial Art Gallery
Drop by the Centennial Gallery, to see the incredible paintings created by Susanne Kelly!  Susanne is one of two artists who has work on display. She describes her art work as “the paint equivalent of a really great song lyric.”   Stop by to check it out!
📅 Monday - Friday, until May 20
⏰ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
📍 Centennial Gallery, 400 W Gowe St
Spring Litter Cleanup
Each spring and fall the City of Kent hosts TeamUp2CleanUp, a litter cleanup event where community members work to beautify Kent as individuals or in teams at various locations around the city.
Join us for our spring litter cleanup on the East Hill, West Hill and Downtown! You can learn more and register at KentWA.gov/TalkingTrash.
📅 Saturday, May 14
⏰ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📍 Golden Steer, Kherson Park, West Hill Marketplace
We provide garbage bags, garbage disposal, safety vests and litter grabbers as supplies last. This is a great opportunity to earn school required community service hours!
License Your Pets!
Licensing your pets is so important, it helps make sure they get back to you if they ever get lost.
You can get them licensed through Regional Animal Services of King County, and they’re waiving late fees for re-licensing through June 30.
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