You can make Christmas a little brighter for a homeless family! Vision House Giving Trees are a great way to rally co-workers,family, friends, and church family around a great cause. Sponsoring a Giving Tree is easy!

Here’s how it works:
1. Contact Kristi Slattery at 425.228.6356 or kristis@vision-house.org and let her know you would like to sponsor a tree.
2. Kristi will arrange to have a Giving Tree delivered to your office or church
towards the end of November.
3. People will take tags off the tree that describe a Vision House child or mom
and their Christmas wish. They will then buy a gift card or give a financial gift
and return it to the box under the tree.
4. Kristi will coordinate pick-up of the trees, gift cards and financial donations prior to Christmas.
5. Gift cards and financial support are provided to Vision House families during the holidays to purchase items such as clothing, food, household items, school supplies and other items as needed. They’re are also used throughout the year to support the children and mothers in our care.

You can make Christmas a little brighter for a homeless family!

This Friday, November 5, 2010 from 6 to 7 p.m., Kent Station is hosting a free concert to raise funds for U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Join shoppers, dinners and fellow patriots at Kent Station’s Fountain Stage for a concert by the Green River Community College concert choir. They will sing a medley of fun Christmas tunes including Silent Night, Carol of the Bells and a jazz version of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.”

The choir will sing in honor of our soldiers defending U.S. rights overseas while trying to raise money to send “Christmas to Afghanistan.” Cash and check donations will be accepted during the concert.

This is a reminder that Morford Family Carousel is available through next Sunday. Its last day during the Christmas season is Sunday, December 27.

Visit our previous post on iLoveKent.net for more information.

White River Valley Museum is hosting the Small Works, Big Presents: The Gift of Art Juried Art Show.   Join the festivities and watch artist demonstrations, create your own miniature work of art, and more. Free with regular Museum admission.

Sale ends on Sunday, December 20, 2008.

White River Valley Museum is located at 918 H Street SE, Auburn. Open Wednesday – Sunday, 12 – 4 pm.

Kent, Washington, November 30, 2009 — Accompanied by the Rainier Brass Ensemble, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived at Kent Station Plaza at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 28 in grand style. Children, families and shoppers  joined Kent Station in welcoming the jolly couple who  officially kicked off the holiday season.

After the welcoming ceremony and festive holiday music, Santa and Mrs. Claus held court at Kent Station’s Hip Santa House to hear holiday wishes and to determine who will pass Santa’s patented “naughty or nice” test. The happy holiday couple is available from November 28 through December (see website for specific hours). All ages are welcome, even if you’ve been naughtier than nice. Santa will also make a special appearance in the holiday parade during Winterfest 2009:  A Holly Jolly Day in Kent, scheduled for Saturday, December 5.

In addition, Kent Station shoppers, guests and well-behaved pets can have their pictures taken with Santa. With photo packages priced between $10 and $40, prints and digital photos are affordable and make great gifts. For an additional discount, visitors may donate a nonperishable food item or a new, unwrapped toy for the Kent Food Bank. Proceeds from the photo packages will also be donated to the Kent Food Bank.

“We encourage shoppers and families to come out to enjoy a little holiday spirit, Kent Station-style,” general manager John Hinds said. “Our Santa house is an affordable way to spend time with friends and family while benefiting our community.”

Last year, Kent Station and its shoppers donated over 500 pounds of food, 300 toys and $1,500 to Kent Food Bank families. Santa welcomes visits to his “hip house,” and Kent Station welcomes toy and food donations for the Kent Food Bank. This year’s event is proudly sponsored by BECU, MultiCare Kent Clinic and Fox Electric Co.

For more information including Santa’s hours and photo packages, prices and pick-up information, visit the Kent Station website at www.kentstation.com.

Located on 18 acres in the heart of downtown Kent, Kent Station is an urban 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 and a branch campus of Green River Community College. Shop local this Christmas, shop Kent Station.