Welcoming Week
Happy Friday Kent!
Join us when we raise the Seattle Thunderbirds flag at Kent City Hall with Head Coach Matt O'Dette, Cool Bird, and the team!
They had an amazing season last year and there's a lot of excitement heading into their home opener September 30 at accesso ShoWare Center!
There's a lot of great information in this week's update, so I hope you enjoy and have a great weekend!
Dana Ralph, Kent Mayor
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Don't forget to check out the new episode of the KentNOW podcast! Tracy, Josh and Kyle talk to Seattle Thunderbirds Mekai Sanders and Sam Popowich about the upcoming season.
Listen to new and previous episodes on:
🔊 Apple Podcasts apple.co/3J2UMkd
🔊 Spotify spoti.fi/3GNCeli
🔊 Amazon Music amzn.to/3jjaOvU
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Join us tonight for a Kent Parks Movie Night at Kherson Park! Pick a spot on the lawn, grab your free bag of kettle corn and we'll push play at 7:30 p.m.
There will be food available for purchase with the onsite food truck starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Wishing a happy Yom Kippur יוֹם כִּפּוּר to our Jewish neighbors during this time of reflection! |
Today is American Business Women's Day, which recognizes the accomplishments of women in business across the nation. It's an opportunity to reflect on the contributions and achievements of the millions of women in the workforce and celebrate the impact of women business owners. |
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The RASKC animal shelter is over capacity! They need your help to find furever homes for dogs of all sizes. All month, it's just $50 to adopt an adult dog. You can learn more at their website. |
At Tuesday's Kent City Council meeting, Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Constitution Week to Anita Speir, Recording Secretary of the Lakota Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
This week we honor the timeless principles enshrined in our Constitution. |
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Also at Tuesday's Kent City Council meeting, Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Diaper Need Awareness Week to Becky Schroeder, Director of Programs at West Side Baby, and Jack Edgerton, Executive Director at Eastside Baby Corner. They help children have what they need to grow, play, learn and thrive. |
Coca-Cola Scholarship program
Coca-Cola is looking for 150 incredible high school seniors to join their 36th class of Coca-Cola Scholars! Here's more information on how to apply.
This is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
The foundation has provided over 6,750 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $81 million in educational support.
150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 2, 2023, 5 p.m. EST.
Kent City Council
The Kent City Council met again this week! As a reminder, you can view the agendas, minutes and livestream recordings of the meetings on our website and YouTube.
Block Watch
The Kent Police Department is holding a Neighborhood Block Watch 101 class for neighborhoods looking to start of revitalize a block watch!
You will learn about why every neighborhood should have one and how to get it started. There will be information on current crime trends and prevention tips. Grab some neighbors to attend with you!
📅 Thursday, September 28
⌚ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
📍 Kent Police/Fire Training Center 24523 116th Ave SE, Kent, WA
Haunted Boo-levard
Put on your best costume and join us for a free spook-tacular trick or treating event! Kids can trick or treat around Kent Station at participating businesses, then stroll down Ramsay Way for a trunk or treat!
Be sure to vote for your favorite decorated trunk and stick around for dinner! If you want to sign up or learn how you can volunteer visit KentStation.com
📅 Tuesday,October 31
⏱ 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
📍 Kent Station
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Grab your most creative costumes and head to downtown Kent for the 5th Annual Street of Treats Autumn Fest!
📅 Saturday, October 28
⌚ 2 - 5 p.m.
📍 302 W Meeker St
Participating businesses will be welcoming visitors to stop in for Spooktacular treats. (Teal pumpkin friendly too!) Please support the Kent Food Bank by bringing a non-perishable food donation. Register online here.
There will also be a costume contest, kid’s activities, photo opportunities, and clowning around with Boy Scout Troop #480, Allegro Dance Academy, Sound Transit, Zero & Somebuddy, Kent Police Department and more!
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Team Up 2 Clean Up
Join us for our Fall Litter Cleanup on the East Hill, West Hill and Downtown!
Each spring and fall the City of Kent hosts a litter cleanup event where community members can come out and volunteer to beautify Kent as individuals or in teams at various locations around the city. Learn more and sign-up online!
📅 Saturday, September 30
⏰ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📍 Kent United Methodist Church, Kherson Park, West Hill Plaza
Recycling Collection Event
Have items that need to be recycled? Come out to our Fall Residential Recycling event! For a full list of accepted items, visit our website at KentWa.gov/Recycle
📅 Saturday, October 14
🕐 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
📍 Hogan Park, 24400 Russell Road
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Come see the two new murals that are a part of our Downtown Rotating Mural program!
The project started in 2021, this provides the opportunity for artists to display artwork downtown for two years before it's replaced with a new mural.
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Thanks to all who came out for the pop-up events to voice your opinion about our Garrison Creek Park improvement project.
Throughout the duration of this project, staff will work to find a solution to long-standing court surfacing issues that are unique to this joint Parks-Public Works facility. Plus, we want to optimize the park so that it supports how YOU want to play, recreate, and enjoy Garrison Creek.
I encourage you to visit EngageKentParks.com and take the project survey to provide your input until October 5.
Plus, register for project updates to stay in-the-know!
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When children play sports, we ALL win! Research shows participation in youth sports help students thrive in school, improve children’s mental health, and provide opportunities to develop social skills. Register your child for a Kent Parks program today!
Only a few days left to register for Youth Fall Volleyball, last day is September 26. Registration for Youth Winter Basketball is open for students in grades K-12.
Register now at MyKentParks.com/Register
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Fall Conservation Events
Community members of all ages are welcome to join the conservation efforts here in Kent and volunteer to help keep our parks and natural areas healthy and thriving.
This is also a great way for students to get valuable experience and complete community service hours!
At each event, volunteers will work alongside Kent Parks staff to help clear invasive species, mulch, or plants.
FALL EVENTS:
- ReLEAF, October 7
- Orca Recovery Day (held in partnership with Green River Coalition), October 14
- Arbor Day, November 4
Register online to volunteer at MyKentParks.com/VolunteerEvents.
Spotlight Series
I'm so excited that our first Spotlight Series performance of the season is less than a month away! See the incredible line up and buy your tickets here.
The Vienna Boys Choir will take the stage at the Kentwood Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, October 17. This group of gifted child musicians has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries – it will be a beautiful night of music you don’t want to miss! Tickets are now on sale for this show, and all other performances of the 2023-2024 Spotlight Series!
Seeking Vendors
We are now accepting new vendor applications for the 2023 Holiday Craft Market!
📍 Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E Smith St
🗓️ Friday, November 3 & Saturday, November 4
⏰ Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday: 9am-4pm
Submit your application or learn more at MyKentParks.com/HolidayCraftMarket.
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We're HIRING! Check out our featured jobs and great opportunities on our hiring page at Jobs.KentWA.gov!
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Applications are now being accepted for the city's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Board. The goal of the board is to increase engagement, integration and access to city services for all cultural communities in Kent.
You can learn about the city's work in these areas and the Equity Strategic Plan at KentWA.gov/Race-Equity, and apply to be on the board.
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Get your furry friends licensed with Regional Animal Services of King County to help get them back to you if they're ever lost!
Your license also helps fund RASKC's life-saving animal shelter work. They reunite lost pets 24/7 and provide shelter pet care 365 days a year.
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