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 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 next week!
There's a lot of excitement heading into their home opener on September 20 at accesso ShoWare Center.
As always, this week's newsletter is packed with a lot of great information, so I hope you enjoy it and have a great weekend.
Dana Ralph, Kent Mayor
Join us at Lake Meridian Park tomorrow for DIVE TO REVIVE!
I am so excited for this NEW, one-of-a-kind event.
Staff from our Parks and Public Works teams are joining forces with local, certified divers for a community clean-up like no other and we want you to join us!
From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., divers will take to the water to clear debris while volunteers from the community will come together to remove invasive plant species and clean up litter from around the park and surrounding sidewalks.
Register to volunteer and learn more about the event online at kentwa.gov/talkingtrash
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Last week, I had the chance to tour Boeing with Mayor Cassie Franklin from Everett and Mayor Armando Pavone from Renton.
Boeing has been such an important part of our community for many years, and I’m grateful for the jobs, innovation, and investment they continue to bring to our city.
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We wrapped up Drinks in the Driveway for the Summer with 2 visits this week! There were some great questions from The Point Condos and Parklane Apartment residents who care so much for their neighborhood!
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Thanks to Chief Padilla, Assistant Chief Grove, Chad Bieren and Kelly Peterson from Public Works for answering their questions and concerns.
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Sunday marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates and honors the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
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Living Well Kent is hosting their last Farmers Market downtown! This is a community driven market, increasing access to fresh, healthy, and culturally relevant produce to our community.
📅 Last one - Saturday, September 13
⏰ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 2nd Ave between Smith and Gowe
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Green Kent events are a great way to get more involved and give back to our community. And for students, they offer a great way to earn required community service hours AND learn about our local conservation efforts!
The Green Kent volunteer season continues Saturday, September 20 with our SEPTEMBER Work Party! Join us at beautiful Three Friends Fishing Hole Park as we continue clearing areas of Himalayan blackberry and plant some native shrubs.
UPCOMING EVENTS • September Work Party: September 20 • Orca Recovery Day: October 18* • November Work Party: November 15
Registration is open for all remaining 2025 events. Hop online to sign up as a volunteer today!
Each spring and fall we host TeamUp2CleanUp: a community-wide day of service to beautify Kent as individuals, schools, businesses, and social groups come together to remove litter at various locations around the city. Make a day of it and join us!
📅 Saturday, September 27
⌚ 9 a.m. - Noon
📍 East Hill: Grocery Outlet (23910 104 Ave SE)
📍Downtown: Kherson Park (307 West Gowe)
📍West Hill: West Hill Plaza (24700 Military Road)
Or sign up to clean your OWN location!
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Tickets for the 2025-2026 Spotlight Series show are now on sale!
We’ve curated another season of truly incredible performances, and we cannot wait to share in the magic of each of these shows with you and your crew.
Fall FUN is here!
Registration for all Fall programming is now open. From NEW preschool and youth classes and FREE after school programming, to clubs and outdoor adventures for adults 50+ and everything in between, there is something for everyone in the family!
Register for YOUR new fun online now at MyKentParks.com
Registration can also be completed in person at the Kent Commons Community Center or Kent Senior Activity Center, via phone (Kent Commons – 253-856-5100, Senior Center – 253-856-5150), or via mail or fax.
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Registration is open for the Fall Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training.
When widespread disasters strike, city workers can be overwhelmed. This course is designed to give people the skills and confidence to safely help themselves and others when help is delayed.
The eight-week program meets 2 different times on Wednesday. 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
This training provides instruction on disaster preparedness, disaster first aid, triage, fire safety, search and rescue, disaster psychology and team organization.
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Copper theft is a serious issue that affects everyone in the Kent community. Intentional cable cuts cause significant disruptions to network services.
If you see something, say something. Report suspicious activity to law enforcement by calling 911.
Customers can always check for outages or address common service issues at xfinity.com/status or the Xfinity app. Video produced by Comcast.
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Our Parks Cultural Programs staff and the Kent Arts Commission are seeking artwork from digital/media artists to be showcased at Kherson Park in historic downtown!
Learn more about this exciting opportunity online and apply today.
Deadline for applications is 10:59 p.m. on September 26!
Artist Credit: Watercolor, Claudia Krogmeier
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Join us for a brand-new FREE event: Family Game Night! Packed with classic favorites like Uno, Sorry, Monopoly, Checkers, and more.
Kent Parks Family Game Night is a great way to have a fun-filled evening with the whole family. Event is free, but registration is required as capacity is limited.
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Family Game Night runs from 5-8pm on Friday, October 10 and Friday, November 21 at the Kent Commons Community Center. Call 253-856-5100 with questions.
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Grow & Thrive is a hands-on program designed for business owners who’ve been operating for at least a year and are ready to take the next step. Over 12 weeks, participants will work with experts, connect with mentors, and build a plan for sustainable growth, all in a small, supportive cohort.
The next session begins September 16.
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Pets can escape quickly through an open door or gate no matter how hard we try to keep them safe.
A RASKC pet license helps by providing identification protecting pets 24/7 should they get lost. It also helps fund the pet adoption center/field services in the community.
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Join Tracy, Kevin, Mark and Kyle as they update you on the important, fun, and interesting things happening in the City of Kent.
New episodes every 2 weeks!
Listen now on:
🔊 Apple Podcasts apple.co/3J2UMkd
🔊 Spotify spoti.fi/3GNCeli
🔊 Amazon Music amzn.to/3jjaOvU
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The KentWorks app lets you access information and improve your neighborhood and community by reporting non-emergency issues.
You can request a service, report a problem and find information about the City of Kent all from your mobile device in just a few taps!
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