Join the Kent AM Kiwanis to kick off Winterfest at Maggie’s on Meeker for the Kent AM Kiwanis’ annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. This nonprofit event is a fundraiser for the local Kiwanis club who works regularly with children’s programs throughout the City of Kent, including the BUG program at Scenic Hill Elementary.

Saturday, December 4, 2010
8 am – 1 pm
Maggie’s on Meeker, 307 W. Meeker St., Kent, WA  98032

All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage (single serving), coffee, tea, juice or milk. Seating is limited. Pre-purchase tickets to guarantee your seat at this fun and filling fundraiser!

Adults $10
Seniors (60+) $5.00
Children (5-12) $5.00
Children 5 & under FREE

For more info. or to buy tickets, call Maggie’s at 253-852-4116 or Michele Campbell at 253-632-1897 or .

All proceeds benefit programs for children and seniors in the Kent Community.

Sponsored by Kent A. M. Kiwanis.

At the Kent Downtown Partnership’s annual Dinner and Silent Auction, the KDP announced this year’s winners in various categories for business leadership. Among this year’s winners:

Mayor Suzette Cooke, for her leadership in bringing the ShoWare Center to Kent

Frankie Keyes, for design for the facade renovation of three buildings on First Avenue South

Karl Beavers, owner of Children’s Bookshop (corner of Meeker and Second Ave. South), for design and storefront improvements

Steve and Donna St. Louis, owners of Earthworks Gem Design Studio, as Best Retailer

Mychal Boiser, Kona Kai Coffee Co., as Best Restaurant

John Hinds, Kent Station general manager, and Greg Haffner, partner at Curran Law Firm, President’s Awards

Sue Froyd (AAA Pest Control, Maggie’s on Meeker and Bittersweet Restaurant), Dee Moschel Business Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!

Source:  The Business Report

In the April 25, 2009 issue of the Kent Reporter, readers named their Kent favorites in the “Best of Kent 2009″ community contest. Winners included:

Community volunteer:  Sue Froyd

Insurance agent:  Bob Wagner

Doctor:  Dr. Twe

Dentist:  Dr. Rich Hayashi

Firefighter:   John Robbins

Police Officer:  Paul Peterson

Public Official:  Mayor Suzette Cooke

Realtor:  Marti Reeder, John L. Scott

Teacher/School:  Mrs. Carchedi – Glenridge

Automotive:  Kent East Hill Tire Factory

Fitness Center:  24 Hour Fitness on Kent-Kangley

Bank/Credit Union:  Bank of America

Spa Services:  Lemon Drop Skin Care & Massage

Green Business:  REI Corporate

Nail Salon:  Peridot Nail Salon

Hair Salon/Barber Shop:  Salon Ivoni

Plant Nursery:  McLendon Hardware

Senior Living Facility:  Arbor Village

Winery:  Castle Bridge Winery

Asian Cuisine:  Archa Thai Bistro

BBQ:  Cave Man Kitchens

Breakfast:  Maggie’s on Meeker

Lunch:  Bittersweet Restaurant

Coffee Shop:  Starbucks on 4th

Family Restaurant:  Golden Steer

Mexican Cuisine:  Mexico Lindo

Pizza:  Pizzeria Fondi

Italian Cuisine:  Paolo’s Italian Restaurant

Fine Dining:  Paolo’s Italian Restaurant

Waiter/Location:  Rebecca at Maggie’s on Meeker

Pet Groomer:  Soggy Doggy

Veterinarian:  McMonigle Veterinarian Hospital

Flower Shop:  Bella home and garden

Jewelry Store:  Bonaci Fine Jewelers

Antique Shop:  Mad Hatter Antiques

Gift Store:  Marie Haggin Accessories

Grocery/Convenient Store/Location:  Top Food &  Drug

Clothing/Shoe Store:  Just the Thing

Furniture/Home Decor:  Chair & Trellis

Bookstore:  Children’s Bookshop & Teaching Supplies

Consignment/Thrift Store:  Meeker Street Emporium

Best View of Kent:  Grandview Off-Leash Dog Park

Most Romantic Spot:  Lake Meridian Park

Favorite Family Destination:  Kent Station

Congratulations to all of the “Best of Kent 2009″ winners and to all of the honorable mentions and nominees! We’re proud of Kent, and it shows!

Downtown Kent is becoming a popular destination for dining out. Here are some of the area’s favorite spots, some new and some old favorites.

Archia Thai Bistro – Thai food in an elegant atmosphere
214 E. Meeker St.
253-373-1868

Bev’s Cucina – Homemade Italian cuisine
326 W. Meeker St.
253-854-1601

Bittersweet Restaurant – New American cuisine with homestyle favorites
211 First Avenue S.
253-854-0707

Gourmet Steve – Everything from comfort food to catering
216 E. Gowe
253-874-3663

Kona Kai Coffee Company – Tasty food and beverages in a tropical setting
124 Fourth Ave. S.
253-859-5662

Maggie’s on Meeker – A favorite breakfast & lunch spot, complete with home cooking
307 W. Meeker St.
253-852-4116

Downtown Kent has a lot to offer at this year’s annual Winterfest celebration on Saturday, December 6. Here is a brief schedule of events. For more info., visit the Kent Winterfest website.

9 am – Noon: Holly Jolly Breakfast at Maggie’s on Meeker (they have delicious food!)
10 am – 6 pm: Holiday Shopping & Dining
11 am: Holly Jolly One Mile Walk with Mayor Suzette Cooke & Kent4Health
11 am – 9 pm: Morford Family Holiday Carousel
12 – 3 pm: Meet the Kent Fire Dept.
1 – 5 pm: Holly Jolly Horse Drawn Carriage free with Kent Food Bank donation
2 pm: Kids ‘n Kritters Pet Walk
4 pm: Holiday Reading at the Kent Public Library
4:30 – 6:30 pm: Kent Lion’s Parade, Santa’s Arrival, Bike Giveaway, Annual Tree Lighting

Share your Holly Jolly spirit this holiday season with a food or monetary donation to the Kent Food Bank.