Kent Farmer’s Market:  June 1 – Sept. 28, 2013

The Farmer’s Market returns to Kent on Sat., June 1. Sponsored by the Kent Lions’ Club, the market is held each Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm in the Town Square Plaza Park at 2nd and Harrison Streets. The market includes fresh produce from local farmers, fresh cut flowers and herbs, arts and craft vendors, food booths and more.

For more information, contact the Kent Lions Club at 253-852-5466.

Coming soon:  Kent Cornucopia Days, July 11-14, 2013. Visit KCDays.com for more info.

Make a big difference in Kent small businesses by shopping locally on Sat., Nov. 24. “Shop Small” to help our local economy.  Nov. 24, right between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, marks the 3^rd annual “Shop Small” day, sponsored by American Express.  By shopping at our local small businesses or dining in local restaurants, we are helping to support our local economy and fueling possible job growth.

We can help support “Shop Small” by shopping, dining, and spreading the word.  Get out to our local Kent establishments.  It’s these “small” businesses that make a big impact in our communities. 

For more information about Shop Small, please visit Shop Small online.

 Click here for more info!

Savor the Season — SeptemberFest is coming to Kent Station Thurs., Sept. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Reds Wine Bar and other Kent Station restaurants, the festival will include wine, beer, live music, Click 98.9′s Party Crew and more, all to support Children’s Therapy Center, a local nonproft. Held in the south parking lot, admission to the family-friendly event is free. To participate in the Reds Wine and Beer Garden, however, guests must be 21 or older and show a valid ID. For more info., visit Kent Station online or call marketing manager Sommer Ueda at 253-856-2301.

The first 25 guests will receive an additional $10 in food and drink tickets.

The first 100 guests will receive a free wine tasting, courtesy of Reds Wine Bar (must be 21 and have valid ID).

Put June 1 on your social calendar!  At 6:00 pm, the Museum of Flight, located at 9404 East Marginal Way in Seattle will host an event with wine tasting, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a live and silent auction  presented by the Children’s Therapy Center Guild supporting Children’s Therapy Center.

The Museum of Flight has been helping kids fly since 1979 and this event is a way for you and your friends to help in their efforts and have a great time doing it.  For more information, please call 206-764-5700 or visit http://www.museumofflight.org/visit.

Kent Station, with support from MultiCare, is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, April 7, 2012 from 10 a.m. – noon.  Participation in this family-friendly event is free and open to kids ages 12 and under.

The Easter Egg Hunt consists of a traditional egg hunt for children 6 and under and an interactive scavenger hunt for children 12 and under. The scavenger hunt starts at 10 a.m. on the Kent Station Fountain Stage.  Participants can pick up an egg filled with candy, temporary tattoos, and a clue – the clue will lead to the next treat filled egg, participants will collect five eggs total.

The traditional hunt is for younger children, ages 6 and under. These eggs are filled with candy and temporary tattoos as well as Kent Station coupons for parents. The Kent Station lawn is covered with straw, and eggs are hidden in the hay. The traditional hunt is separated into two groups:  11 a.m. for ages 3 and under, 11:30 a.m. for ages 4-6.

The Easter Bunny will make an appearance at Kent Station from 10 a.m. – noon. Families are encouraged to bring their own cameras and snap photos of the bunny and their children.  Mr. Bunny will be located on the Rock Stage, located outside The Ram.

“Kent Station will continue to establish annual community events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Summer Concerts and Moolah for Schoolah,” said John Hinds, Kent Station General Manager.  “We strive to make a positive impact in our community and create no-cost, family-friendly events for our customers.”

Kent Station’s annual Easter Egg Hunt has been organized with the generous support of MultiCare.

Kent Station is an urban village developed by Seattle-based Tarragon Development Company and is located on 18 acres in the heart of downtown Kent, Washington on Ramsay Way. The 470,000 sq. ft., mixed-use project features office, retail and entertainment including a 14-screen AMC Theaters Cineplex, a branch campus of Green River Community College and 13 restaurants, cafés and eateries.

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name:           Sommer Ueda
Company Name:        Kent Station
Phone Number:          253-856-2301
E-mail Address:          sueda@kentstation.com
Website:                       http://kentstation.com

Kent, Washington, March 14, 2012 – Throughout the month of March, Kent Station will host its annual college scholarship fundraiser for Green River Community College (GRCC) students – Moolah for Schoolah. Kent Station began the program in 2007 to provide scholarships to Kent residents attending GRCC. Since then, Kent Station has provided 19 scholarships and $25,000 in college funding to students who might not be able to afford college otherwise.

During the month of March, Kent Station customers can participate in the college fundraiser by completing a Moolah for Schoolah postcard, available at 55 participating Kent Station merchants. For each postcard completed, Kent Station will donate $1 to the Kent Station–Green River Community College Scholarship Fund. The more postcards received, the more scholarships Kent Station will provide. Kent Station’s goal for 2012 is to receive 6,500 postcards and create one additional scholarship.

During Moolah for Schoolah, customers win too. Each postcard completed will give Kent Station customers the opportunity to win one of 15 prizes, including the Grand Prize of a $500 shopping spree to spend at Kent Station, gift cards ranging from $25 to $100, and five iPod Nanos. Customers can enter once per merchant during the month of March, giving them up to 55 chances to win. The prize winners will be selected at random on April 6, 2012.

Gagandeep Kaur is one of the four 2011 scholarship recipients. She said, “I want to express my sincere gratitude for making the Moolah for Schoolah scholarship available. I am deeply appreciative to Kent Station and the community for acknowledging my hard work and perseverance thus far in my educational career.”

To help students like Kaur, Kent Station encourages the community to visit participating Moolah for Schoolah merchants during March. By taking the time to fill out a simple postcard, the community can help college dreams become a reality and be eligible to win Kent Station prizes.

“Kent Station is delighted to support continued education for Kent residents,” said Sommer Ueda, Kent Station Marketing Manager. “Our scholarships allow people to achieve their dreams of higher education and potentially increase their future earnings.”

“Green River Community College is pleased to continue our partnership with Kent Station,” said Denton Hanford, President of the GRCC Foundation Board of Directors.

“Since Kent Station started the Moolah for Schoolah campaign in 2007, our number of scholarships awarded has doubled. Kent Station’s participation and increased awareness of Green River Community College and the Foundation have been an important part of that success, allowing us to better serve our students and our community.”

For more information about the Moolah for Schoolah college fundraiser, visit http://KentStation.com or call Sommer Ueda at 253-856-2301.

Located on 18 acres in the heart of downtown Kent, Kent Station is an urban shopping village developed by Seattle-based Tarragon Development Company. The 470,000 sq. ft., mixed-use development features locally-owned and national retail stores, professional office space, and dining and entertainment, including a 14-screen AMC Theatres Cineplex, a branch campus of Green River Community College and the Social Security Administration.

A Covington resident has started a Facebook campaign to bring a Trader Joe’s to town. As of this weekend, the page had over 1,700 “likes.” That’s great, but Kent can do better, right? Show your support by liking our new Facebook page to bring a Trader Joe’s to Kent, Washington. We want organic produce, vegan and gluten free options, gourmet cheeses, wine and more!

Support the cause. Like our “We Want a Trader Joe’s in Kent!” Facebook page now.

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.

Welcome the holiday season by participating in the inaugural Find It In Kent Holiday Scavenger Hunt. Sponsored by the Kent Downtown Partnership, this free, family-   friendly event encourages shoppers to come to downtown Kent to visit local businesses.

Shoppers will pick up a passport and map at participating locations, then go to each site to find a special holiday nutcracker. Upon locating the nutcracker, participants will receive a sticker to put on their passports. Everyone who completes and submits their entire passport by December 3 will be eligible for prizes including a suite at a Seattle Thunderbirds game, $200 2nd prize, $100 3rd prize and $50 for 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th prizes.

Find It In Kent Holiday Scavenger Hunt – Sponsored by Kent Downtown Partnership

Sat., Nov. 26 – Dec. 3, 2011

• Kick-off Celebration on Nov. 26, National Small Business Day
• Visit 20+ Kent businesses to find a special holiday nutcracker
• Get your passport stamped and submit completed passports for prizes!

Call Kent Downtown Partnership at 253-813-6976 or Dana Neuts of Virtually Yourz at 360-920-1737 for more information.

Sponsored by:

Duane Weber Insurance

Allegro Performing Arts Academy

Kent Reporter

Virtually Yourz

BDP Design

Minuteman Press of Kent

Pick up your Passport & Map at any of these participating businesses:

Maggie’s on Meeker
AAA Pest Control
Duane Weber Insurance
ShoWare Center
American Colleges of MMA
Doug Jones State Farm
Candy Bouquet
Seattle Thunderbirds
Tork Lift Central Hitch & Tow
Tork Lift Central RV
Two Men & A Truck
Central Ave. Mini Storage
Children’s Book Shop
Children’s Thrift Store
Christian Science Reading Room
Treasures
Kent Library  (passport drop off location)
Airways Brewing Co.
Allegro Performing Arts Academy
Valley Bank

Or download the Passport and Map here (two pages).

From the City of Kent:

The City of Kent is hosting the largest creative gift boutique in all the state’s senior centers when the 25th Annual Holiday Craft Market opens its doors on Friday, Nov.4 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov.5 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This Juried show boasts 70 booths of handcrafted one-of-a-kind gifts all in one stop at 600 E. Smith Street in downtown Kent. There is free onsite parking, festive live entertainment and the ever popular Figgy Pudding Café and Bake Sale. No admission fee is charged. Proceeds benefit the programs and services of the Kent Senior Activity Center.

For more information about the Holiday Craft Market, call 253-856-5162.

Contact:
Cindy VandenBerg Robinson, Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services
253-856-5162

Ghosts and goblins, grab your ghoulish gear; Halloween is near! And that means it’s time for trick-or-treating and Halloween fun at Kent Station, sponsored by MultiCare. Kids, bring your parents down to Kent Station on Halloween, Monday, October 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. to collect candy and special offers from participating merchants.

In addition to trick-or-treating, Kent Station will host its annual Halloween costume contest. Open to individuals and groups of all ages, the judging will begin on the Fountain Stage outside AMC Theatres at 4:30 p.m. A panel of guest judges will select their favorite costumes in a number of categories, and present the winners with Kent Station gift cards. Winners will be announced about 6 p.m. and must be present to win.

“We’re expecting about 1,500 kids to trick-or-treat this year, and the costume contest always draws a huge crowd,” said Sommer Ueda, marketing and property manager. “This is one of our favorite events, and a fun way to get involved in the Kent community.”

The Halloween fun begins at 4 p.m. Kids and families can begin at any participating Kent Station merchant, identified with a pumpkin hanging in the store window, and make the rounds throughout the shopping center. For additional information, visit Kent Station online or call contact Sommer Ueda at 253-856-2301. Trick or treat!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

10am – Noon

Kent Station

Come and join us for an enjoyable morning of egg hunting and scavenging.  Our eggs are filled with chocolates, temporary tattoos, and special offers from our merchants.

Scavenger Hunt: 10am – Noon, all ages
Pick up your first clue on the Fountain Stage – 6 clues total

Traditional Easter Egg Hunt
Ages 3 and under, 11am*
Ages 4 – 6, 11:30am*

*families with siblings in both age groups
can choose to hunt for eggs together in either age group.

Wingnut from 100.7 The Wolf
and the WolfPack will be on-site with the prize wheel
and handing out exclusive prizes.

Call 253.856.2301 for more details.

Starting March 1, Kent Station will launch the “Moolah for Schoolah” pgrogram, its newly titled annual March scholarship fundraiser. “Moolah for Schoolah” provides scholarships for Kent area high school graduates attending Green River Community College (GRCC). Since 2007, Kent Station has held the annual fundraiser, providing 15 scholarships and more than $20,000 in college funding to students who might not be able to attend school otherwise. During the month of March, shoppers can participate in the scholarship fundraiser by picking up a postcard at any one of Kent Station’s 56 participating merchants.

For each postcard completed, Kent Station will donate $1 to the GRCC scholarship fund and provide the shopper with a chance to win a $500 Kent Station gift card and other prizes. The prize winners will be selected in a  random drawing to be held on April 5,2011; winners will be notified via email or phone.  For further questions, please contact Sommer Ueda at Kent Station at 253-856-2301.

Update, April 8, 2011 – The 23rd annual dinner auction netted $190,000 to be used to help children with special needs. The dinner auction served as the official kickoff of CTC’s capital campaign to raise $4 million to purchase and remodel its third therapy center in Burien. The auction fund-an-item brought in cash donations to go toward that campaign. Donations up to $50,000 were MATCHED by Cascade DAFO, Inc., the company that manufactures CTC’s orthotics.

Thank you to our volunteers, as well as our sponsors:  premier sponsor Kent Station, Cascade DAFO, Quota International of Kent VAlley, Belfor USA, Brantley Janson Yost & Ellison CPAs, Charter Private Bank, Curran Law Firm, Edward Jones (Tim Scheuffele), Emerald Downs, FamilyCare of Kent, Haeger Orthodontics, Live Oak Audio Visual, Miller Hayashi Architects LLC, Mountain Construction, Hentschell & Assoc., Inc., Shannon & Associates, SPIO Compression Garments, Sprague Israel Giles Insurance, Stephen and Barbara Glass, The Creative Office, The Hunt Family, Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits, Univar USA and Wesley Homes.

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Children’s Therapy Center

23rd Annual Fun for Funds Dinner Auction
March 26, 20111 @ Emerald Downs
6:00 – 10:00 pm

Register for this event using our secure online form! This year we are honored to receive a matching gift from Cascade DAFO for expanding the orthotics program in our new therapy center! All fund-an-item donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000!

Individual Tickets are only65.00.

Unlocking Potential…One Child At A Time

There are so many questions when a parent discovers that their child has special needs, the most pressing of which is “Where do I go for services for my child?”  We have been empowering children with special needs and their families in King and Pierce County since 1979 through the provision of quality, individualized physical, occupational, and speech therapy; early intervention; specialized education; family resource coordination; parent education; custom orthotics; and compression garments:

https://dynamicfamilies.org/Page.aspx?hid=513

South Puget Sound Realtor® Marti Reeder Tops Off an Award-Winning Year withJohn L. Scott’s President’s Award

Kent, Washington, March 1, 2011 –

Following a tumultuous year in the real estate market, Realtor® Marti Reeder of Kent continues to excel in helping clients to buy and sell homes in the South Puget Sound. Most recently, Reeder received the 2010 President’s Award from John L. Scott for her real estate work last year. She and several other agents received awards last week in a ceremony hosted by J. Lennox Scott, Chairman and CEO of John L. Scott, in the company’s Kent office. This is the fourth year in a row the Kent Realtor® has won a President’s Award from John L. Scott. (Pictured at left are J. Lennox Scott and Marti Reeder.)In addition, in the local John L. Scott office, Reeder was named Top Producer and Top Salesperson during the second and fourth quarters and Top Listing Agent during the first and third quarters of 2010. She was also named a Five Star Real Estate Agent for Overall Satisfaction in the December 2010 issue of Seattle Magazine. As a full-time, full-service real estate agent and broker, Reeder credits her success to hard work, engaged clients and a strong support team, both at home and work.“This has been a whirlwind year for me, but I’ve enjoyed every minute of it,” Reeder says. “These awards are always fun to receive, but the best reward is knowing that I’ve helped a client to successfully buy or sell a home. That’s what keeps me going, no matter what the market is doing!”With more than 25 years of industry experience, Reeder has worked in the John L. Scott office on Kent’s East Hill for the last six years. She is a certified buyer’s and seller’s representative, and she specializes in pre-foreclosure properties and short sales. Born and raised in the Seattle area, many clients seek Reeder out because of her vast knowledge of the area, its neighborhoods and their unique charms. In fact, she has been voted “Best in Kent” for the last three years for this knowledge and personalized service.In addition to her real estate work, Reeder is active in the Kent community. She is a member of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, Kent Downtown Partnership and the Noon Kiwanis Club. This summer she is sponsoring a Relay for Life team called Friends 4 Life! For more information about Reeder, visit http://www.martireeder.com.

You can also find Reeder on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

For more information, contact:Marti Reeder, John L. Scott13026 SE Kent-Kangley Rd., Kent, WA 98042253.859.8500 (office) 206.391.0388 (cell) martireeder@johnlscott.com www.martireeder.com

Kent, Washington, December 8, 2010 – Kent Station is sharing its holiday spirit this season by giving back to children and families in the community. The popular Kent-based shopping center is sponsoring a Giving Tree, accepting donations for holiday meals for families in need, and offering a gift wrapping station. All donations benefit programs supported and operated by Kent Youth & Family Services, a nonprofit serving Kent and South King County families for 40 years.

Located in Kent Station Plaza just outside AMC Theatres, the Giving Tree holds tags for over 250 families and children. Each tag lists all the pertinent information, along with a need (e.g., warm coat) and a wish (e.g., Barbie doll). Local businesses and community members are encouraged to participate by fulfilling wishes and needs and depositing the unwrapped gifts in the Big Red Box inside AMC Theatres by December 15.

To kick off the holiday season, Kent Station eagerly selected a family from the Giving Tree. “Our goal is to give our chosen family the best and biggest Christmas ever,” said Kent Station general manager John Hinds. “And we encourage other local businesses to participate in this worthwhile program that truly makes a difference for families in need who are located right here in Kent.”

For those who want to help but do not have time to shop, you can provide a holiday meal for families. Kent Station has partnered with BECU, Angel Food Ministries and the Calvary Community Church of Sumner to accept monetary donations. Just $39 will purchase a holiday meal for an entire family. To participate, contact Kent Station at 253-856-2301, ext. 101 for more details.

From December 17 through 19, Kent Youth and Family Services will offer a gift wrapping station to help shoppers get their purchases ready for giving. Kent Station will donate the space and resources for the gift wrapping with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Kent Youth & Family Services. Hours for gift wrapping are published on the Kent Station website and Facebook pages.

“This has been a difficult year for so many Kent and Covington children and families,” said marketing manager Sommer Ueda. “We want to help make the holidays a little brighter for those who need it the most. We invite our community to join us in providing needs, wishes and meals for local families this year.”

Located on 18 acres in the heart of downtown Kent, Kent Station is an urban shopping village developed by Tarragon a Seattle based company. The 470,000 sq. ft., mixed-use development features locally-owned and national retail stores, professional office space, and dining and entertainment, including a 14-screen AMC Theatres Cineplex and a branch campus of Green River Community College. For more information about Kent Station or its holiday festivities, visit the Kent Station website at http://www.KentStation.com or contact marketing manager Sommer Ueda at 253-856-2301.

Founded in 1970, Kent Youth & Family Services is a Kent-based nonprofit serving children, youth and families in South King County, Washington. The agency offers counseling, Head Start and early childhood education and assistance, substance abuse programs, housing for homeless young mothers and more. In 2009, Kent Youth & Family Services provided services to more than 4,000 children and families. For more information about Kent Youth and Family Services, visit KYFS online at http://www.kyfs.org or contact executive director Mike Heinisch at 253-859-0300.

For more information, please contact:

Sommer Ueda, Marketing Manager
Kent Station Management Office
417 Ramsay Way, Suite 110
Kent, WA  98032
253-856-2301
www.KentStation.com
sueda@kentstation.com