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Happy Friday, Kent!
Summer is in full swing and there's tons of opportunities for fun around Kent! I'm so glad that Cornucopia Days is back and our Summer Concert Series is underway.
We also have a few different community events coming up that I wanted to be sure you knew about. As always, I hope you have a great and relaxing weekend!
Dana Ralph, Mayor
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I had a great time at our annual Fourth of July Splash event last weekend! It was a beautiful afternoon filled with great music, games, activities, good food and fun. |
Kent Cornucopia Days
Cornucopia Days is here! Head on over to downtown Kent this weekend for the street fair, food and activities, live entertainment, the grand parade and more! Check out all the details online.
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Saturday, July 9
- Dragon Boat Race: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Car & Truck Show: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- 5K Fun Run: 9 a.m.
- Street Fair: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Kids Zone: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Entertainment Stage: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Sunday, July 10
- Street Fair: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Kids Zone: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Grand Parade: 1 p.m.
- Entertainment Stage: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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I was downtown today checking out the festivities and can't wait for Saturday and Sunday's events. Huge thanks to the Kent Lions Club for organizing everything! |
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It's not too late to register for our 5K Fun Run & Walk! Same day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. this Saturday. |
East Hill North Community Park
I am so excited for the new East Hill Community Park!
Our Parks team will be out at the new park site, located at 13417 SE 216th St, this Sunday, July 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and wants you to come see them.
Staff will be offering site tours and will be available for you to tell them what you want to see in your new park – plus there will be a treasure hunt, snacks, and giveaways!
Kherson Park Renovation
Three, Two, One, Zero. Ignition. And liftoff!
The fences are up and we are officially launching the Kherson Park redevelopment, and I could not be more excited!
Our life-size, interactive Lunar Rover replica and astronaut will be landing at Kherson Park and will be two of the focal points in this new, space-themed park!
This exciting project looks to celebrate our region's legacy of aerospace and new space innovation by memorializing its role in space exploration.
We believe this new and innovative park will inspire today's youth to pursue out-of-this-world opportunities!
To learn more about this project, and the special fundraising campaign that is dedicated to help make this space out-of-this-world through the use of digital technology and experiential play, visit our website.
Flagpole Dedication
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to meet with Congressman Adam Smith (left) who donated a flag that had been flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. and King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer (right).
The City will be holding a special flagpole dedication near the 4th and Willis roundabout, more details to come. Special thanks to the David Malik (middle) family for donating the flagpole and plaque.
Join us at the event with live music provided by Blue Thunder!
📅 Wednesday, July 27
⏰ Starts at 10 a.m.
📍 Northeast Corner of 4th & Willis
Kent Summer Concerts
Kent Summer Concerts are back! Super excited for this annual series of musical performances and live entertainment presented throughout the summer.
Learn more about specific performers and dates on our website.
Wednesday Picnic Performances: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. at Morrill Meadows Park
Wednesday Family Date Night at Kent Station: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Kent Station
Thursdays at the Lake: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Lake Meridian Park
June Employee of the Month
I wanted to congratulate Dan McGlothlin, our June Employee of the Month!
Dan is a longtime Kent resident and city employee in our Parks department, and previously worked as an equipment mechanic.
There's no project that Dan won't take on. He's a resource for our entire Parks team and can always be counted on to deliver quality work.
He embodies our values every single day and his commitment to our staff and residents is unmatched. We're so glad to have him at the City of Kent!
Outside of work, Dan enjoys cycling, walking and helping family and friends with home improvement projects. Thank you and congrats, Dan!
Local Farmers Markets
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Kent Lions Farmers Market
📅 Saturdays
⏰ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 Town Square Plaza, 426 W Smith Street
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Living Well Kent / East Hill Farmers Market
📅 Saturdays
⏰ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
📍 Morill Meadows, 24604 104th Ave SE |
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The Kent Market at Kent Station
📅 Wednesdays starting July 13
⏰ 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
📍 Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way |
Equity & Inclusion Speaker Series
Join us for the next edition of our Equity & Inclusion Speaker Series! Hasan Jeffries joins us to discuss how our history informs our understanding as we approach inequities in our communities.
📅 Wednesday, July 27
⏰ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
📍 KM Performing Arts Center
National Night Out
National Night Out is back August 2! This annual event is all about community and connecting your local police officers and firefighters with residents.
There's still plenty of time to organize a neighborhood potluck, barbecue or ice cream social, so talk to your neighbors, sign up on our website and get planning!
Community Police Academy
The Kent Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2022 Fall Community Police Academy!
Classes will be on Tuesday evenings, for 10 weeks, starting August 30th and will end on November 8th. The sessions are from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and held in person at the Kent Police/Fire Training Center located at 24523 116th Ave. SE.
The Community Police Academy is delivered in a series of classes that cover daily and specialized operations of the police department.
Topics include an overview of law enforcement, recruiting, traffic enforcement, investigations, narcotics, gangs, community education, use of force, stress and chaplaincy, K-9, and more.
We expect a large amount of interest so it is best to get your application submitted as soon as you can.
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