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

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!

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.

• July 15 – Kid’s Cooking Class, 10:00 a.m. – noon, MultiCare Covington Clinic
• August 13 – The Cruzin’ Passport “Walk and Roll” 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Kohl’s (Covington location) parking lot, FREE 1 mile fun run/walk, bike rodeo, games, prizes.  Fun Run/Walk registration opens at 9:30 a.m.
• September 18 – 1 Mile Junior Run, 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, Kentwood High School.  Registration required.

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.

Kentwood

Kentlake

Two local soccer teams will go head-to-head on Saturday, October 24 to raise money for Covington MultiCare’s Mammogram Assistance fund. In addition to the game which is free to attendees, a clown will be on hand and there will be competitions during half-time, and a raffle with many great prizes. Check out your favorite team above – Kentwood in bubble gum pink, and Kentlake in wear hot pink.

Kentwood vs. Kentlake SPSL Girls Soccer
Saturday, October 24, 2009
1 p.m.
French Field at Kent-Meridian High School

For more info., see The Seattle Times article on the event. To ask questions or make a donation, contact Tara Radford, KW booster club president, via email.

Game attendees are asked to wear pink too! Don’t have anything pink? No problem – you can buy a shirt at the game for just $5.