Indoor Relief to Beat the Heat: Kent provides air conditioned relief to residents

Kent, Wash. – July 27, 2009– Due to the unusually high temperatures that are expected throughout Western Washington during the week, the City of Kent is offering residents and visitors two air-conditioned locations to beat the heat. All ages are welcome in both facilities.

The Kent Senior Activity Center,  600 E. Smith St.  Kent, WA

The Kent Senior Center is located at the intersection of E. Smith St. and Jason Ave. N. It is a spacious building with a deli, café, and coffee bar. Water and other beverages are available free of charge.

Hours of operation are:

Mon., Thur., Fri.: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tue. : 8:30 am – 10:00 pm
Wed.: 8:30 am – 9:00 pm

The Kent Commons, 525 4 Ave. N., Kent, WA

The Kent Commons is located at the intersection of W. James St. and 4 Ave. N. This facility has an air-conditioned room dedicated to those looking to beat the heat. Hours of operation are:

Mon. – Fri.: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sat.: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm

Stay Cool

• Stay indoors as much as possible in an air-conditioned environment
• Cover windows that receive morning and afternoon sunshine
• Wear light-weight clothing
• Check-up on elderly relatives and neighbors
• Drink Liquids
  • Drink plenty of water or other non-alcoholic/non-caffeinated fluids
  • Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink
• If You Go Outside
  • Limit your exposure to sunlight or wait until the morning/evening hours
  • Use sunscreen with a high SPF (sun protection factor) rating
  • NEVER leave children or pets in a vehicle – even with the windows rolled down

(Information courtesy of Seattle/King County Public Health)

Media Contact:

Captain Kyle Ohashi, City of Kent
253-856-4481 office
206-972-4082 cell
253-856-4488 media line
www.ci.kent.wa.us

Do you enjoy using City parks?  How can we make our parks better?  We want to hear from you!  Please take a brief Parks Survey and let us know how you would like to see Kent Parks develop over the coming years.  The survey is online at www.kentwaparks.com or at the Kent Commons, Senior Activity Center, Resource Center and Parks Administration Offices.

Your comments will help shape the future of our parks in the next version of the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan. The last time this survey was done, it lead to our ice arena, so your input really matters and can lead to dramatic changes for the citizens of Kent.

There will be additional opportunities to be involved in this process.  If you would like to be notified of future public meetings so you can participate in the parks plan update, please contact Lydia Moorehead at 253-856-5114, lmoorehead@ci.kent.wa.us.

Kent Parks & Recreation Dept. is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar this Friday and Saturday at the Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Avenue North, Kent, WA.

Fri., December 5: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat., December 6: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Here’s a brief description from the city’s website describing the event:

“The annual Holiday Bazaar features more than 100 vendors selling pottery, wooden toys, gourmet foods, wood craft items, handmade soaps and body products, wreaths, snowmen, stained and hand painted glass, wonderfully handcrafted jewelry, quilts, specialty items and gifts. Four raffle drawings, with items from the vendors are held each hour. ”

Shop “local” this Christmas! Questions? Call 253.813.6795.

For complete details, visit the city’s website.