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Happy Veterans Day Kent!
I want to thank all of the people in our community, our friends and family and neighbors and loved ones, who have served our country.
I also want to specifically thank Councilmembers Michaud, Boyce and Thomas for their service in our military and their continued service on the Kent City Council.
As always there's lots going on and lots to be a part of around the city. Hope you enjoy this week's update and have a great weekend!
Dana Ralph, Kent Mayor
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Yesterday I had the opportunity to cut the ribbon at the grand opening for the new Just Poké location at Kent Station!
They're serving up healthy, custom poké bowls made of sustainably-sourced ingredients. Great to see new business moving in to available retail space downtown.
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Yesterday I chaired the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board meeting. We discussed a climate change work programs, transportation demand and checked-in on ongoing projects. The board includes representatives of PSRC’s member jurisdictions and regional business, labor, civic and environmental groups. |
We're taking action to protect water quality in our lakes, streams and the Puget Sound. Help us decide on our investment priorities to prevent pollution and protect valuable water resources by taking our survey. |
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When temperatures really drop, we use liquid anti-icer to pretreat roadways when there is a warning of dry, freezing conditions. Our crews distributed anti-icer on to several roadways across the city this week! Learn more online. |
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The last installment of 2022 for our Race & Equity Speaker Series took place yesterday evening at Green River College. It was a fantastic event and conversation.
Carolyn DeFord of the Puyallup Tribe spoke about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Crisis and helped our audience understand this issue and what they can do to help.
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Audrey Powers Day
Had a great time celebrating Audrey Powers Day in Kent at Martin Sortun Elementary School yesterday with Audrey herself alongside students, teachers and Blue Origin's Club for the Future!
Last year, I joined Audrey Powers, Blue Origin’s Vice President of New Shepard Mission and Flight Operations, to congratulate her on her suborbital flight on NS-18 and declared November 10 as Audrey Powers Day in the City of Kent!
Audrey is as an engineer and lawyer with more than two decades of experience in the aerospace industry.
As the executive sponsor of Blue Origin's New Mercury gender diversity business resource group, she's firmly focused on diversity in STEM.
Her career and flight is a victory for all women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics professions, inspiring confidence in other young girls and women to pursue their passions and continue to close the STEM gap.
Fall Curbside Cleanup
Our Fall Curbside Clean-up is still going!
With Kent's annual Spring and Fall Curbside Clean-up programs, you can get rid of your extra yard waste and garbage for free.
Just place your extra garbage and yard waste at the curb on your regular yard waste pick-up day November 7-18. You can see more details on our website.
Community Thanksgiving
I am so happy to announce that our Parks Department, in partnership with the Kent School District, Kingdom Gathering and G.E.M, is hosting the 8th Annual free Community Thanksgiving Feast at the Kent Parks Teen Center on November 19.
The event will feature traditional foods and international dishes, community resources, giveaways, karaoke, and other family fun–everyone is welcome and no registration is required!
📅 Saturday, November 19
⌚ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
📍 Kent Parks Teen Center (Kent Phoenix Academy, 11000 SE 264th St)
For more information, visit our website.
#OurKentStories Event
Come join us and the Greater Kent Historical Society as we all share #OurKentStories!
This will be an all-ages event featuring a new portable display that will be used as an outreach tool to collaborate with other organizations in our community.
We will have activities, snacks, photos and lots of stories! Come share your Kent history and stories and have some fun.
📅 November 19
⌚ 2 - 5 p.m.
📍 855 E Smith Street
Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar
The Kent Commons Holiday Bazaar is back, and I could not be more excited! The holidays are right around the corner and this annual show is a great place to get some of your shopping done.
Stop by the Kent Commons December 2-3 to shop from dozens of vendors who offer an amazing selection of unique, handcrafted goods. We hope to see you there!
📅 Friday, December 2
⌚ 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
📅 Saturday, December 3
⌚ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission and parking are free and you can learn more online.
Christmas Rush 5k/10k
I'm so excited for this year’s Christmas Rush! This season, we're celebrating the 40th year of our annual 5k/10k Fun Run & Walk.
The Christmas Rush is a beloved holiday event in our community and I am looking forward to seeing those runners and walkers take to the course again this year.
📅 Saturday, December 10
⏲ 9:50 a.m.
📍 Hogan Park, 25500 Russell Road
Learn more and register online at KentWA.gov/ChristmasRush.
Magical Strings Yuletide Concert
The next performance of the 2022-2023 Spotlight Series is Sunday, December 4! I am so excited to welcome Magical Strings back to the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center stage.
The Boulding Family’s musical show is one of my favorite holiday traditions in Kent. This year will mark their 36th Annual Celtic Yuletide Concert! Only a limited amount of tickets remain–get yours online today at KentWA.gov/SpotlightSeries.
📅 Sunday, December 4
⌚ 3 p.m.
📍 Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center
Bike Ride of the Month
Our November Bike Ride of the Month tours through East Hill neighborhoods with a mix of residential and arterial street riding!
If you get a chance to go biking this month when the rain lets up, check out this route!
This 9.4 mile ride is for those up for a bit of traffic exposure, with a 544 ft gain in elevation and 6.6% max grade.
ShoWalk Indoor Walking
ShoWalk indoor walking is back at the accesso ShoWare Center starting this Monday, November 7! With temperatures starting to drop, ShoWalk provides a great opportunity to stay active during these cold, crisp mornings.
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