This is the 13th year volunteers have participated in building and maintaining Kent’s 26.2 miles of trails. This year, one of Lake Fenwick Park’s trails will get some TLC. It's a beautiful forested park on the west hill- if you've never been there, it's worth discovering and will probably become your favorite destination for a walk. Registration is requried and closes at noon three days before the event, so sign up today and reserve your spot!

Spring Into Health at the Birch Creek Spring Health Fair! The King County Housing Authority, Kent Youth and Family Services and the Refugee Women's Alliance have partnered up to host a spring health fair for the community of Kent. The health fair will be on Saturday, May 18th, 2013 from 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM It will be held at the Birch Creek Youth Center located at 12910 SE 273rd St,Kent,WA 98030. The health fair is is a chance for individuals and their families to gain more awareness and access to health organizations and their resources. We will provide health services, health screenings, and general information on how to live a healthy lifestyle. There will also be games and activities for children to participate in!

Follow the adventures of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks incite taunting and teasing by his family and barnyard neighbors. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms. This witty and fun-loving musical is appropriate for all ages and emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and accepting others as they are. The show runs May 16 and May 17 at 7 p.m., and May 18 at 5 p.m. Tickets are available for $5 per person at the door; children under 5 years of age are free. Honk! JR. is a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, with music by George Stiles and the book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe. Honk! JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Kent4Health and ShoWare Center present ShoWalk, free indoor walking.

Unless otherwise noted the Public Works Committee meets at 4:00 p.m. on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month in Council Chambers East, Kent City Hall, 220 4th Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 Committee Chair: Elizabeth Albertson Dennis Higgins Dana Ralph

Unless otherwise noted, the Operations Committee meets at 4:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (253) 856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-833-6388. Committee: Les Thomas, Chair, Dennis Higgins, Jamie Perry. For information please contact Satwinder Kaur at (253) 856-5700.

Tonight's Workshop will start at 5:00 p.m. Kent City Council Workshop meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month, except for December which meets once a month and are held in Kent City Hall, Council Chambers East.

Kent City Council meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month, except for December which meets once a month and are held in Kent City Hall, Council Chambers East.

A Scenic Hill history program will be presented by Eric Reitan, Originally named Knob Hill, this area was the home of many business owners and a local doctor. But this is only one part of the Hill-come hear the stories of the many residents who called this area home. Call 253-854-4330 for reservations. GKHS members $10, non-members $12 and $5 for students.

Kent4Health and ShoWare Center present ShoWalk, free indoor walking.

The mission of KBAC is to improve and promote the social, political, economic, spiritual, and educational conditions of the Black Community in Kent, Washington and the South King County Region. We welcome all who live, work, or attend school in Kent or the South King County region to join us. Please visit our website for more details.

The Land Use and Planning Board is held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month unless otherwise notified.

Kent4Health and ShoWare Center present ShoWalk, free indoor walking

Please come! The street renaming is intended to honor veterans for their dedication and service to our country, but will also serve as a reminder to the public of the daily sacrifice of the men and women in the military.