2012 Relay for Life of Kent Kickoff
January 26, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Kent Senior Center
600 E. Smith St.
Kent, WA 98030
For more info., call Dave Foltz at 253-686-6799 or email him.
Sign-up before kickoff for $50 registration.
Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.
Valley Medical Center is getting in the holiday spirit by sharing their goodwill with those in need. The community is invited to help them make the holidays a little brighter this year.
Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree
A Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree is on the third floor of the hospital. It includes gift wishes for children from age 1 through 17. Select a tag, purchase a gift and return the unwrapped gift to the tree by Tues., Dec. 13.
VMC’s Occupational Health Services Teams up with BlanketSeattle
Valley Medical Center’s Occupational Health Services is accepting donations of cold-weather items for BlanketSeattle, including:
· Blankets
· Long-sleeve shirts
· Hats
· Thermals
· Pants
· Boots
· Sweaters
· Gloves
· Scarves
· Sleeping bags
· Socks (new)
Donation boxes can be found at the hospital through the end of December.
VMC Fitness Center: Northwest Harvest Food Collection & Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree
The Fitness Center at Valley Medical Center is collecting donations of non-perishable foods for Northwest Harvest, through December 31. Additionally, a Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree is located at the Fitness Center. Gift wish tags for children ages 1 through 17 are still available. Unwrapped gifts need to be returned to the Fitness Center tree by Tuesday, December 20. The Fitness Center is located on the first floor of the Talbot Professional Center on the Valley Medical Center campus. Free covered parking is conveniently located in the VMC parking garage.
VMC Day Surgery Center Food & Clothing Drive
The Valley Medical Center Day Surgery Center is having a non-perishable food drive for Faith Harvest Helpers, and a warm clothing drive for the Renton Clothing Bank through December 22. The Day Surgery Center is located at 17820 Talbot Road South, Renton.
Starting today, November 14, walking enthusiasts can get out of the rain and walk in ShoWare Center, 625 West James Street, Kent. ShoWalk is presented by Kent4Health and ShoWare Center and is a free indoor walking opportunity on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-11 am, running (or walking) through April 25,2012.
ShoWare Center provides “ShoWalkers” two levels for walking according to Pamela Clark, Kent4Health Coordinator. “There’s a full loop on the upper level for walkers and a horseshoe on the lower level for those with strollers or walking aids. There are also stairs for those interested in getting additional cardio or working their glutes,” Clark said.
Other features of ShoWalk include an area to stretch, warm up and cool down; free blood pressure and sugar screenings on the second Monday of every month provided by Valley Medical Center.
There is no charge to participate but registration is appreciated for planning purposes. Please register at Kent4Health.com or at the door on walk days. More information is available at Kent4Health.com or by calling 253-856-4968.
Kent, Washington, November 10, 2011 – Realtor® Marti Reeder of John L. Scott has pledged a donation of $5,000 to the Kent Parks Foundation in support of its Access to Recreation Initiative. This new program was developed by the City of Kent to provide scholarships to local kids who can’t afford to participate in youth or adaptive recreation.
Each year more than 9,000 kids participate in the city’s parks programs, but the need for scholarships grows along with Kent’s population. With 29,000 new residents from the Panther Lake annexation and a growing economic need, scholarship requests have increased by 30% since 2008. Marti Reeder wants to help meet that need.
“As a Kent resident and mom whose children participated in many Kent Parks sports activities and classes, I know how important it is for kids to have access to sports and other activities,” Reeder said.
“So does my son, Anthony Cantu, who has worked for Kent Parks in their afterschool and summer programs for the last four years. We are grateful that our city offers so many opportunities for our children, particularly those who don’t have the money to participate,” Reeder added.
As a result of Reeder’s donation and those of other local businesses, eligible children can qualify for scholarships which cover up to 50% of a program’s fee for parks classes, sport leagues, adaptive recreation and youth and teen courses. For more information about this program or to join Reeder in making a donation, call the Kent Parks Foundation at 253-856-5099. Donations can also be made online at www.KentParksFoundation.org.
About Marti Reeder:
Reeder is a broker/real estate agent with John L. Scott in Kent-Covington. She is an award-winning Realtor®, earning presidential honors from John L. Scott the last four years and named “Best in Kent” three years in a row. Last December, Reeder also received the “Five Star Real Estate Agent, Best in Client Satisfaction” award from Seattle Magazine. Reeder is active in the Kent community as a member of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, Kent Downtown Partnership and Noon Kiwanis Club.
For more information about Reeder, visit http://www.marti-realtor.com. You can also find Reeder on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Biznik and YouTube.
For more information, contact:
Marti Reeder, John L. Scott
17115 SE 270th Pl., Ste. 102
Covington, WA 98042
253.859.8500 (office) or 206.391.0388 (cell)
martireeder@johnlscott.com
www.marti-realtor.com
Kent, Washington, November 3, 2011 – Dr. Sue Hollinsworth, her staff and patients participated in Making A Difference Day on October 22. The Kent family dentist has had an ongoing project for several years of collecting personal hygiene supplies for the homeless and Kent Food Bank. Dr. Hollinsworth’s office continued that project this year for Make A Difference Day, a national day of helping others.
“Whenever anyone stays at a hotel, we ask that they bring back the toiletries to donate. My office adds toothpaste and toothbrushes to this. These are the perfect size to make up personal hygiene care packages that are small enough to carry for those living on the streets or in their cars,” Dr. Hollinsworth explained.
As a family-centered dental practice, Dr. Hollinsworth and her staff believe it’s important to participate in community events. In addition to the Making A Difference project, Dr. Hollinsworth also participates in Kent Relay For Life cancer walk, Kent Crop Walk, Valley Medical Center’s GLOW program, local health fairs and school groups. She serves on the board of directors for Children’s Therapy Center. Earlier this week Dr. Hollinsworth and her staff participated in a candy buy-back event.
Dr. Sue Hollinsworth is located at the corner of 132nd and 240th in Meridian Valley Plaza at 13210 SE 240th Street, Suite B3 in Kent. Her practice emphasizes family dental care as well as cosmetic procedures. Patients of all ages are welcome. For more information, call (253) 631-8286, email smilestaff@qwestoffice.net or visit the office’s website at http://www.DrSueHollinsworth.com or Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/DrSueHollinsworth.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Sue Hollinsworth, DDS
13210 SE 240th St., Ste. B3
Kent, WA 98042
253-631-8286
Email
www.DrSueHollinsworth.com
From Dr. Sue Hollinsworth, Kent Family Dentist
Kent, Washington, October 20, 2011 – What did the werewolf eat after he’d had his teeth cleaned? The dentist!
One area dentist is redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.” This Halloween, trick-or-treaters 12 and under can bring their excess candy to Dr. Sue Hollinsworth in Kent and receive a $1 per pound of unopened candy. For the second year in a row, Dr. Hollinsworth is leading this anti-decay movement by offering suggestions for non-candy treats and by giving cash in exchange for cavity-provoking candy.
“Ditch the candy; that’s what we are saying! Visiting your dentist twice a year and brushing daily are great preventative measures, but doing away with excess sweets altogether will really give your teeth a healthy boost,” says Dr. Hollinsworth.
“We all need to ‘think outside the candy box’ for Halloween. There are several great alternatives to candy, such as nuts, balls, seashells, polished rocks, stickers or temporary tattoos, or plastic animals. Kids can still have a lot of fun trick-or-treating, and, if they bring in their candy on November 1, their piggy banks will benefit too,” the Kent family dentist said.
Global sugar consumption for kids increases by about 2% annually and currently sits at 50 million tons per year, which means parents need to be sure their kids’ teeth are 
being cared for more than ever. Candy, as well as hurting children’s teeth, can lead to hyperactivity and weight gain leading to obesity and diabetes, major concerns for children.
Dr. Sue Hollinsworth’s office will collect candy the day after Halloween only – Tuesday, November 1 – from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The candy must be unopened, so no nibbling please!
Dr. Sue Hollinsworth is located at the corner of 132nd and 240th in Meridian Valley Plaza at 13210 SE 240th Street, Suite B3 in Kent. Her practice emphasizes family dental care as well as cosmetic procedures. Patients of all ages are welcome. For more information, call (253) 631-8286, email smilestaff@qwestoffice.net or visit the office’s website or Facebook page.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Sue Hollinsworth, DDS
13210 SE 240th St., Ste. B3
Kent, WA 98030
253-631-8286
Kent, Washington, October 13, 2011 – After 35 years in practice, Dr. Roger White, D.C. has moved his chiropractic and massage office to Kent Station to be closer to his patients. Opening on September 26, Kent Station Chiropractic and Massage is a full-service chiropractic office offering a range of chiropractic services including initial 
consultations, exams and treatment.
As a whole body family practitioner, Dr. White offers nutrition counseling and treats all conditions including injuries from motor vehicle accidents, labor and industry claims and sports-related injuries. In addition, Jessica Banks-Frazee, a licensed massage therapist, provides massage services at Kent Station Chiropractic and Massage. Banks-Frazee specializes in deep tissue massage to treat personal injuries.
Prior to moving his office to Kent, Dr. White worked in Renton for 27 years and Auburn for five. In between his time in Renton and Auburn, Dr. White retired. He returned to work five years ago because he believes in the need for quality chiropractic care.
“I care a great deal about people,” Dr. White says. “I missed taking care of them, so I came back to work.”
Kent Station Chiropractic & Massage is located on Ramsay Way between Kent Station Family Dentistry and Green River Community College. The 2,000 square foot office is open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday and on Saturdays from 9 am to noon by appointment. To introduce the office to the community, Dr. White is planning a Grand Opening event for Saturday, November 5 from 9 am to noon.
About Dr. Roger White, D.C.:
After graduating from Foster High School in Tukwila, Dr. White studied at Highline Community College, Cleveland College in Los Angeles and Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He is a full spine manual adjuster and a whole body practitioner offering a range of chiropractic services and nutrition counseling. Dr. White lives in Kent with his wife Karen and office mascot Taz. For more information about Dr. White, please visit www.KentStationChiropractic.com or call 253-859-0100.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Roger White, D.C.
Kent Station Chiropractic & Massage
417 Ramsay Way, Ste. 113
Kent, WA 98032
253-859-0100
www.KentStationChiropractic.com
Email
Get your hands dirty and join Kent Parks, Starbucks and REI to celebrate National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 24 at Lake Fenwick Park, 25828 Lake Fenwick Road, Kent. Volunteers are needed to continue the environmental restoration of the Park’s 140 acres. Kent has participated in National Public Lands Day for the last five years. The event on September 24 will be held rain or shine, with orientation beginning at 9:00 am and projects continuing until 12 noon.
Last year was the largest National Public Lands Day in history. Approximately 170,000 people volunteered at more than 2,000 sites across the nation. They contributed to over $15 million in improvements to public lands. The event began in 1994 with 700 volunteers. It was established as a way to continue the promise of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the 3 million Americans who worked from 1933-1942 to preserve and protect America’s natural heritage.
All ages and abilities are welcome! Registration is required for planning purposes; the deadline is September 21. Contact 253-856-5110 or download a registration form at www.KentWAParks.com to volunteer. Tools and gloves are supplied, but extra shovels and pruners are always welcome. Volunteers are advised to wear sturdy shoes or boots (no flip-flops or sandals allowed) and to dress for the weather.
The 4th Avenue and Meeker Street Starbucks is donating coffee and hot chocolate, as well as water and snacks, and each volunteer will receive an REI volunteer t-shirt.
The hurricane has created a shortage in the blood supply, and one local paper is trying to help. Renton Reporter is coordinating a blood drive with the Puget Sound Blood Center tomorrow, Wed., August 31 from 8:30 to 11:30 am.
Renton Reporter
19426 68th Ave. S.
Kent, WA 98032
Puget Sound Blood Center bus in parking lot.
Appointments are preferred. To make an appointment, email Natalie Bonham or call 425-255-3484. Walk in donors are welcome, but priority will be given to donors with appointments.
Thank you!
The Thunderbirds home opener is Saturday, September 24 against the Portland Winterhawks at 7:05 pm at ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. in Kent. Single game tickets go on sale on Wednesday, August 24 at 10 am and can be purchased online at http://www.seattlethunderbirds.com/ and at the ShoWare Center box office. Here is the list of the promotions and giveaways for the season.
2011-12 Promotions For the Thunderbird Games
September
Friday, September 24 vs. Portland, T-Birds Magnetic Schedule presented by Beacon Plumbing (all fans), Party on the Plaza
October
Saturday, October 8 vs. Victoria, Valley Medical Center GLOW Event Pink T-Birds Hats (first 3,000 fans)
Tuesday, October 18 vs. Brandon, State Farm 2-for-Tuesday, State Farm Player Magnet 1 (first 2,500 fans)
Sunday, October 23 vs. Everett, Kent Reporter Family Pack, BECU T-Birds Beanies (first 1,000 kids)
November
Tuesday, November 1 vs. Vancouver, State Farm 2-for-Tuesday, State Farm Player Magnet 2 (first 2,500 fans)
Friday, November 18 vs. Tri-City, Pub Night 1
Saturday, November 19 vs. Portland, State Farm T-Bird Fleece Headband (first 2,000 fans), Fred Meyer Turkey Shoot (post game)
Friday, November 25 vs. Prince George, XFINITY Marcel Noebels Bobblehead (first 2,500 fans)
Tuesday, November 29 vs. Swift Current, State Farm 2-for-Tuesday, State Farm Player Magnet 3 (first 2,500 fans)
December
Friday, December 2 vs. Tri-City, Hawaii Night Friday, December 9 vs. Prince George, Northwest Harvest Food Drive – Presented by Beacon Plumbing
Saturday, December 10 vs. Victoria, Boy Scout Night 1, Northwest Harvest Food Drive – Presented by Beacon Plumbing
Tuesday, December 13 vs. Vancouver, State Farm 2-for-Tuesday, State Farm Player Magnet 4 (first 2,500 fans)
Saturday, December 17 vs. Tri-City, T-Birds Calendar Night (first 3,000 fans), Fred Meyer Ham Shoot (post game)
Tuesday, December 27 vs. Everett, State Farm 2-for-Tuesday, State Farm Player Magnet 5 (first 2,500 fans)
Friday, December 30 vs. Moose Jaw, XFINITY Colin Jacobs Bobblehead (first 2,500 fans)
January
Saturday, January 7 vs. Spokane, BECU T-Birds Beanies (first 1,000 kids)
Friday, January 20 vs. Kamloops, Pub Night 2
Saturday, January 28 vs. Portland, Fred Meyer Teddy Bear Toss
Sunday, January 29 vs. Kelowna, Kent Reporter Family Pack, Beginner Fest
Tuesday, January 31 vs. Spokane, State Farm 2-for-Tuesday, State Farm Player Magnet 6 (first 2,500 fans)
February
Saturday, February 4 vs. Kamloops, Luke Lockhart Jersey T-Shirt (first 1,000 kids)
Saturday, February 11 vs. Portland, University of Phoenix T-Birds Bandanas (first 4,000 fans)
Tuesday, February 14 vs. Kelowna, State Farm 2-for-Tuesday, State Farm Player Magnet 7 (first 2,500 fans)
Friday, February 17 vs. Tri-City, Pub Night 3, Bang Banners (first 4,000 fans)
Sunday, February 19 vs. Spokane, Youth Group Night, Girl Scout Night, Kent Reporter Family Pack, Mascot Game
Saturday, February 25 vs. Everett, Hockey Challenge to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska
Sunday, February 26 vs. Tri-City, Hockey Challenge to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska, Boy Scout Night 2, Kent Reporter Family Pack
March
Saturday, March 10 vs. Portland, University of Phoenix T-Bird Thunderstix (first 5,000 fans)
Sunday, March 11 vs. Everett, Kent Reporter Family Pack
Tuesday, March 13 vs. Spokane, State Farm 2-for-Tuesday, State Farm Player Magnet 8 (first 2,500 fans)
Saturday, March 17 vs. Everett, Fan Appreciation, T-Birds Team Poster presented by Sterling Savings & XFINITY (first 5,000 fans)
There will be several special group nights, including Youth Group Night, two Boy Scout Nights, a Girl Scout Night, two Northwest Harvest Food Drive Nights presented by Beacon Plumbing, a Mascot Night and Fan Appreciation Night. For more information, please contact the Thunderbirds office at 253-239-7825.
Elementary students can win P.E. equipment for their school and healthy treats throughout the summer by participating in the Cruzin’ Passport Challenge put on by Kent4Health with support from local business donations.
“The Passport Challenge includes a calendar of local free or low cost events where children can journal their activities. Whether it’s walking, hiking, biking, going to the library, swimming, or eating healthy meals, kids can get credit,” Clark said.
Kicking off June 1, students are encouraged to “Eat Smart, Play Hard & Learn”. According to Kent4Health liaison Pam Clark, students and their families can participate in a lot of different activities and programs and get credit for them.
The Passport Challenge also features the following events: 
June 11 - The Cruzin’ Passport Challenge Kick Off, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Kent Station, FREE interactive booths, raffles, prizes and demo’s.
Cruzin’ Passports will be distributed by participating elementary schools before June 1. They are also available at any official Passport site. Call 253-856-4968 or visit www.cruzinpassport.com for a complete list of activities and participating schools and sites.
The cities of Kent and Covington along with donations from MultiCare Health System, Kohl’s, Univar, Kent Community Foundation, Valley Medical Center, Valley Bank, Pinnacle Medical Wellness, Barclay Seafoods, and over 80 local businesses and organizations, have pitched in to present healthy topics and incentives for children to get healthy.
This year’s Relay for Life of Kent, WA fundraiser will be held from 
3 pm, June 3 through noon, June 4 at Kent-Meridian High School’s French Field. Volunteers are needed for the event including: set-up, clean-up, registration, luminaria, survivor pins, food service and miscellaneous. If you’re able to help 3-4 hours during this important event, please contact Mark Taylor at 206-713-5993.
Visit Relay for Life of Kent, WA online to learn more about the event or to make an online donation.
For more specific information about volunteer opportunities, click here —-> Relay_For_Life_Volunteer_Opportunities
Interested in learning to dragon boating? No special skills are needed. Meet at the boat dock at Lake Meridian Park at 10 am Saturday morning. All equipment is provided. Women’s and co-ed classes are available. The first three classes are free. For more information, contact Maureen Roberts.
Contributed by Ian Henry of the Seattle Thunderbirds
HOCKEY CHALLENGE 2011 CELEBRITY ALL-STAR GAME PLAYERS ANNOUNCEDMichael Rosenbaum and Jason Thompson return, 7 T-Bird Alumni and 6 local celebrities to participate
Kent, February 10, 2011 – The Seattle Thunderbirds and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska are pleased to announce the names of the celebrities taking part in the Hockey Challenge 2011 Celebrity All-Star Game on Saturday, February 26, at ShoWare Center in Kent.
The national and local celebrities scheduled to appear in the All-Star game include: Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville), Jason Thompson (General Hospital), Cameron Bancroft (24: Day 4, Hockeyville on CBC), Bill Wixey (KCPQ 13 news anchor), Aaron Levine (KCPQ 13 sports anchor), Ian Furness (KJR 950 AM Host), Brad Goode (KING 5 morning news anchor), Christie Johnson (KING 5 morning news reporter) and Steve The Producer (BJ Shea Experience on 99.9 FM KISW). The T-Birds and the Ronald McDonald House hope to announce more celebrity players in the coming weeks.
T-Bird alumni playing in the Celebrity All-Star game include Jamie Huscroft, Regan Mueller, Blake Knox, Lloyd Shaw, Corey Schwab, Brett Duncan and Ryan Gibbons.
A ticket to Hockey Challenge 2011 gives fans access to all Challenge events on each day of the Challenge. Events on Saturday, February 26, include the Celebrity Game and autograph session, all other Challenge games and the T-Birds game that night against the Portland Winterhawks. The Celebrity autograph session starts at 5 p.m. at ShoWare Center and will go until 5:30 p.m. The T-Birds encourage fans to line up early for the autograph session. The Celebrity Game is scheduled to start after the T-Birds game ends.
Hockey Challenge 2011 Schedule
Saturday, February 26
Game 1 – Windows vs. Exchange, 10:35 a.m.
Game 2 – MSFT vs. Concur Technologies, 12:15 p.m.
Game 3 – Interactive Entertainment Business vs. Microsoft Mystery Team, 1:55 p.m.
Game 4 – Windows Live vs. MS IT, 3:35 p.m.
Celebrity Autograph Session – 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on west concourse of ShoWare Center
Game 5 – Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Portland Winterhawks, 6:05 p.m.
Game 6 – Celebrity All-Star Game, immediately following T-Birds/Winterhawks game
Sunday, February 27
Game 1 – Courage Women vs. Heart Women, 9:35 a.m.
Game 2 – Microsoft Spartans vs. Tiny Zamboni Hockey Club, 11:15 a.m.
Game 3 – SQL Server vs. Windows Phone Services, 12:55 p.m.
Game 4 – Amazon.com vs. Shamrocks, 2:35 p.m.
Game 5 – Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Everett Silvertips, 5:05 p.m.
Game 6 – Top Fundraisers Game following T-Birds/Silvertips game
Hockey teams are formed by sponsors that raise money to play in the Challenge. All proceeds from the Challenge directly support operations of the Seattle Ronald McDonald House, which provides a “home-away-from-home” for children and their families during medical treatment, making each day a little easier. In fact, last year the Seattle Ronald McDonald House provided accommodations for approximately 700 families.
Over the past 12 years the Hockey Challenge has raised over $3.9 million for the Seattle Ronald McDonald House.
The T-Birds are expecting a large crowd for the game against the Winterhawks. To purchase single game tickets to this game fans should go to the ShoWare Center box office or go online to the T-Birds website.
T-Birds group tickets are currently also on sale. Group tickets can be purchased by calling the T-Birds office at 253-239-7825.
Valley Medical Center of Renton is offering the following free seminars to promote wellness. For more information about these events, call 425-656-4636 or visit http://valleymed.org/events.
Thurs., Feb. 24 (6 to 7 pm)
Aging Eyes
Todd Johnston, MD, The Eye Center
Medical Arts Center Auditorium
Sun., Feb. 27 (2 to 4 pm)
GLOW: Red Dress Tea and Activewear Fashion Show
Featuring Belinda Fu, MD, Family Practice and Susan Hollinsworth, DDS
The Tea Palace, 2828 Sunset Lane, Renton
Reservations are required.
Tues., Mar. 15 (6 to 7 pm)
Lower Back Conditions
Mark Remington, MD, Orthopedic Surgery
Medical Arts Center Auditorium
Thurs., Mar. 24 (6 to 7 pm)
Hip and Knee Replacement
William Barrett, MD, Orthopedic Surgery
Medical Arts Center Auditorium
Valley Medical Center
Medical Arts Center, 1st Floor
400 S. 43rd St.
Renton, WA 98055
425-656-4636
Families and kids of all ages are invited to attend “You Me We,” a festival of free family fun scheduled for Friday, February 18 at the ShoWare Center.
The free event is a celebration of Kent’s being named, for the first time ever, one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People in America, by America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s largest partnership organization dedicated to youth and children.
“We want to celebrate Kent’s kids with the community in a big way, so we’ve asked for ideas and more importantly, participation from a lot of different groups,” said Julie Stangle, the City’s Youth and Teen Program Manager. “The response has been terrific; families won’t want to miss You Me We! It’s a celebration with a street fair atmosphere.”
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with stage entertainment by Master of Ceremonies Greg Bennick, nationally renowned juggler, comedian, speaker, and family fun guy, as well as local performers starting at 6:30 p.m. Other activities include:
* Interactive booths
* Hands-on art activities
* Sports competitions
* Face painting
* Bounce houses
* ShoWare Center tours
* Games, contests, raffles, and prizes including a Redline bicycle
* “Family friendly pricing” on concessions
The event is being organized by a collaboration of community groups, including the Kent School District, Kent Parks Department, youth groups, sports and scouting organizations, churches, local businesses, service clubs and the list is growing every day.
For more event details, visit www.YouMeWeKent.com. To register your group to provide entertainment or to host a free interactive booth, call 253-856-5030 or email jstangle@ci.kent.wa.us.
The 100 Best designation recognizes those communities that make youth a priority by implementing programs that help keep children in school and prepare them for college and the 21st century workforce. The entire 2010 list of 100 Best Communities for Young People and their accomplishments can be found at www.americaspromise.org/100Best.
The City of Kent is activating the Severe Weather Shelter (SWS) tonight at Kent Lutheran Church for the evenings of Monday January 10, Tuesday January 11, and Wednesday January 12 due to predicted dangerously low temperatures and snow.
Kent Lutheran Church
336 2nd Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032-5849
9 P.M. – Check-in and registration
7 A.M. – shelter closes, clients must vacate
Priority is given to homeless families with children who are living on the streets or in vehicles, but the SWS is also available for single women and men. The SWS will be operated by Catholic Community Services staff, and volunteers from Kent Lutheran Church and the Kent community.
The SWS will open at 9 P.M. Clients must register at the door. As with all shelters, rules for the health and safety of all clients and staff and the broader community will apply.
Please help distribute this announcement.
City of Kent, Housing and Human Services
253-856-5070
Allegro Precision Dance Company’s annual fundraising dance showcase, ‘Burn the Floor!’
Sunday January 16, 2011
Auburn Performing Arts Center
700 E. Main St., Auburn, WA 98002
Tickets $10
11am, 2:30pm and 6pm
Allegro Performing Arts Academy’s premiere performing and competition team debut their new numbers for the year – solos, duos, trios and group numbers.
It’s a show you don’t want to miss! Superb dancing by local youth ages 4 through 18 years.
Ticket sales benefit the performers and their families to help offset yearly costume and competition costs.
Three shows in one day: 11am, 2:30pm and 6pm
Renton, WA, December 22, 2010–Valley Medical Center (VMC) recently received a 2010 Impact Award for Enterprise Patient Informatics Solutions (EPIS) by Royal Philips Electronics, a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting.
VMC received the “Emergin Impact Award” for increasing both the average daily census and parent satisfaction in its 13-bed pediatric unit. The hospital’s winning presentation, titled “Improving Patient Safety and Parent Satisfaction in a Community Hospital/Pediatric Unit” showcased how the implementation of Emergin products has resulted in significant and positive impact on hospital operations.
“We are thrilled to receive this prestigious award from Royal Philips Electronics,” said Scott Alleman, Valley Medical Center Senior Vice president, Patient Care Services. “Emergin has enabled our clinicians to improve their quality of care because they receive instant notification of a change in the patient’s condition. And it gives the parents of our pediatric patients peace of mind to know their child’s condition is being monitored 24/7 by their nurse.”
Emergin is a fast, middleware software application that directly routes heart monitor and patient call system alarms to the patient’s caregiver and it lessens\alleviates the need for a unit secretary or “middleman” answering a phone. At VMC one of the key uses for Emergin has been as an alarm tool that ensures critical information is communicated to the right person at the right time by utilizing the caregivers’ mobile phone.
In VMC’s Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) the Philips system that monitors the patient’s heart rhythm is integrated with Emergin and in critical situations an alarm is sent from the monitor to the nurse’s phone for immediate response. The patient call system is integrated so the patient or family can simply press a call button that is routed directly to their nurse who receives the call with their mobile communication device and can immediately speak to the patient in their room. The Emergin system is also integrated into the emergency toilet pull cords in the patient bathrooms as well as the Code Blue and Staff Assist buttons throughout the departments. All of this means faster response times to address patient care issues and better patient\staff communications.
Presented at Royal Philips Electronics annual EPIS Users Group meeting, the 2010 Impact Awards covered four categories: the eICU Clinical Impact Award, the eICU Financial Impact Award, the Intellivue Clinical Information Portfolio Impact Award, and the Emergin Impact Award. Impact Award recipients are selected annually by a panel of healthcare leaders from the eICU Research Institute to recognize the effective implementation of Philips EPIS solutions to impact the quality and cost of care delivery.
Looking for a fun way to keep your child active during the winter months? No matter what your child’s skill level is, consider creative movement classes as Kent’s Allegro Performing Arts Academy. On Saturday, December 11, the Academy is offering free creative movement classes for kids ages 1 to 3 so you can try them out. The Creative Movement classes are great for building motor skills, improving brain dendrite connections and they’re fun! No obligation, just fun creative movement.
Saturday, December 11
Allegro Performing Arts Academy
1209 Central Ave. S, #101
Kent, WA 98032
253-813-9630
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Tiny Tots on the Move – Creative movement for boys and girls 2 to 3 years of age.
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Me and My Shadow – Creative movement for the parent and child together (boys & girls 1 to 3 years of age).
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