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Kherson Park featured in KING 5 Evening Magazine!



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Mayor's Update



August 11, 2023




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Kherson Park Featured by KING 5

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kherson [ https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/kherson-park-kent-space/281-b0f54def-61d3-4928-a464-ee478f194407?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Happy Friday Kent!

This week Kherson Park was featured in KING 5 Evening Magazine! I had a great time talking about the park and showing off all of the cool equipment and features with some Kent kids! *Check out the article and video here. [ https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/kherson-park-kent-space/281-b0f54def-61d3-4928-a464-ee478f194407?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

There are some great events coming up soon and you can find all of the information below! As always, I hope you enjoy this week's update and have a great weekend!

Dana Ralph, Kent Mayor

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We had a great discussion with The Lakes HOA Tuesday night for Drinks in the Driveway. Thanks, Kathi, for having us out! 

drinks in the driveway

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kent wsdot

WSDOT's southbound State Route 167 project will require lane closures this weekend. Southbound lanes will be reduced to one starting tonight on SR 167, just north of SR 516/Willis St.

*You can read more about the SR 167 Southbound project here. [ https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/sr-167-southbound-union-pacific-railroad-bridge-deck-overlay?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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Tamba Student Delgation

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Tamba students

What an absolute joy it was to welcome our incredible friends from our *sister city* [ https://www.kentwa.gov/guides/sister-cities?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] Tamba to Kent! 

Tamba, Japan is an agricultural community located in the Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai region north of Kobe.

The City of Kent has had a relationship with Tamba for almost 40 years, becoming an official Sister City in 1995.

This friendship organization was established initially to promote annual student exchanges. We spent some time earlier this week at Kherson Park and took some pictures in city hall! 

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Fill the bus

Communities in Schools of Kent is gearing up for their 10th Annual School Supply Drive collection event. 

Fill the Bus supports all 42 schools in the Kent School District and provides our students with necessary items that they may not have. 

?? Wednesday, August 16
⏰ 4 - 6 p.m.
?? Kent Station

There are also several drop-off locations before the event if you can't make it. The list of these locations and items needed is available *on their website.* [ https://kent.ciswa.org/event/fill-the-bus-2023/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]



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*Hops and Cops *

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hops and cops

Meet Chief Padilla and our officers on August 17 at the Ram in Kent Station for another Hops and Cops event! 

This is a great evening opportunity to ask questions, meet the Kent Police Department staff that handles your concerns, and connect with your local law enforcement that serves our community.

?? August 17
⌚ 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.
?? The Ram at Kent Station

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*Recycling Event *

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recycle event august

Each year the city of Kent hosts a number of free recycling collection events that allow residents to dispose of recyclable items not typically accepted at the curb. Instead of going to the landfill as trash, all collected items will be reused or recycled! 

*Here's a list of items our team will accept.* [ https://www.kentwa.gov/departments/public-works/environmental/talking-trash-recycle-and-clean-up-events-for-residents/recycling-collection-events?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

?? Friday, August 18
⌚ 9 a.m. - Noon
??  Hogan Park (24400 Russell Road) 

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Cajun Fest 

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Cajun Fest

Get ready to spice up your taste buds and experience the soul of Louisiana in the Pacific Northwest. 

There will be live music and dancing throughout the day, Cajun-themed food trucks, beer/wine garden, vendors/artists, and activities for the kids.  

?? August 19
⌚ 2 - 7 p.m.
?? Kent Burlington Green Park

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Join us for our annual Experience Historical Kent to explore the historic treasures around us and celebrate our history as a community! 

The museum will be hosting the kickoff event with music, food and more. 

All weekend visit local historical sites and dive into the rich history in Kent.

?? Friday August 25
⌚ 4 p.m.

*Here's the schedule for the weekend! [ https://kenthistoricalmuseum.org/ehk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

historical society

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*Cruisin' Kent Car Show*

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Kent Car show

The Cruisin' Kent Car Show is back for its 5th year at Kent Station this month! Come on down and bring your family and friends to see cool cars, enjoy lunch, dance to the live DJ and win prizes! 

We are excited to partner with Kent Station for this fun and free event! Don't forget to pick up your 50/50 ticket where the profits will be donated to the Green River College VET fund. *Here's where you can register your car and get all the information! [ https://www.kentstation.com/cruisin-kent-car-show?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
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??  Sunday, August 27
⌚  11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
??    Kent Station

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The next session of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training starts September 21. 

When widespread disasters strike, city workers can be overwhelmed. This course is designed to give people the skills and confidence to safely help themselves and others when help is delayed.

The eight-week program meets 2 different times on Thursday. 1 – 4:30 p.m. or 6 – 9:30 p.m. 

This training provides instruction on disaster preparedness, disaster first aid, triage, fire safety, search and rescue, disaster psychology and team organization.

*Here's where you can sign up. [ https://pugetsoundfire.org/emergency-management/community-emergency-response-team-cert/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

CERT

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Kent 101

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kent 101

Kent 101 is a free eight-week civics course open to residents that teaches how our local government works and operates.

If you’ve ever wondered who does what around Kent, how construction projects get done or how our Parks department operates, this is a great opportunity for you!

This course is designed to educate, inform and build experience for residents, businesses and students.

We want to have informed residents here in Kent and empower you all with knowledge to connect with us and be a part of what goes on in your city.
Classes begin September 14, 2023 *Registration is open, sign up here! [ https://www.kentwa.gov/guides/kent-101?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

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The city, in partnership with the *National Development Council [ https://ndconline.org/about-us/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*, has launched a Commercial Affordability grant program. Funding will cover *pre-development costs* for real estate projects that will support ownership or long-term lease *opportunities for small businesses*.

The program will focus on *catalytic projects*, such as mixed income or affordable housing projects in the city’s commuter rail transit areas and redevelopment of vacant or abandoned sites in high density, high need locations. Potential recipients are Kent small businesses or nonprofits, especially those operating in the key service delivery areas of early education, childcare, or food security.

NDC

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*Kent City Council*

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Here's the recap on what the Kent City Council has been working on! 

council

*You can also see the full meeting agendas, minutes and livestream recordings on our website. [ http://kentwa.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

As a reminder, the council has switched back to the Committee of the Whole format, so business that was previously discussed at meetings throughout the week is back to being before our regularly scheduled Workshop and council meetings.

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Kent Farmers Market

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Farmers Market

The Kent Farmers Market is still happening through September 19!

?? Every Saturday 
⏰ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.​
?? 2nd Ave between Smith and Gowe

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community police acad.

Registration is now open for the 2023 Fall Community Police Academy. It's a 10-week course every Tuesday evening starting September 26th.

This free class covers a large scope of law enforcement topics. 

"*You can read more about the program and sign up here. [ https://www.kentwa.gov/departments/police-department/community-education?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*"



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People of Kent 

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people of kent

This time on People of Kent, Meet Brian!

Brian Smith is the Athletics and Activities Director for the Kent School District. He shares his experience in encouraging youth to be involved and active in their school. 

Read more about Brian and how every road lead him to back to this profession in our *People of Kent series [ https://www.kentwa.gov/government/race-equity/people-of-kent?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]* on our website.

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*Fall Parks Guide *

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parks guide

Check your mailbox for the new Kent Parks Fall Recreation Guide!

From preschool classes and afterschool programs to clubs and outdoor adventures for Adults 50+ and everything in between, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy! Registration opens Tuesday, August 15!

*View a digital copy of the guide or start your Fall program wish list online now! [ https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/wakentwt.wsc/splash.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

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volleyball

Registration for the Kent Parks Youth Fall Volleyball program are open!

Registration is open to all kids in Pre-K to Grade 8.
Pre-K participants must be 3 by August 31, 2023.

There are scholarships are available to qualifying families! You can register at *MyKentParks.com/Register [ http://mykentparks.com/Register?fbclid=IwAR3CFWD05YqRTr79aWdjNX8ukdDZFvbWOmZqdpI6bk3H0Cehg66ovP4iLfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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Summer Concert Series

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Summer Concert Series

*Kent Summer Concerts* are still on through next week! *Learn more about specific performers and dates on our website. [ https://www.kentwa.gov/departments/kent-parks/arts/summer-concert-series?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

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Spotlight series

2023-2024 Spotlight Series brings the best entertainment to local stages here in Kent.

You won’t want to miss out on the amazing line-up we have planned for this season!

*See the incredible line up and buy your tickets here! [ https://www.kentwa.gov/departments/kent-parks/arts/spotlight-series?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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If you are 50 or older, you won’t want to miss Food Truck Frenzy at the Kent Senior Activity Center!

Ticket and time slot registration are required. Tickets are $10 each. 

?? Thursday, September 7

Call the Senior Activity Center during operating hours at 253-856-5150 to purchase your ticket!

food truck frenzy

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HIring

We're HIRING! Check out our featured jobs and great opportunities on our hiring page at *Jobs.KentWA.gov*! [ https://jobs.kentwa.gov/jobs?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
?? Communications Intern
?? After School Energy Youth Leader
?? Integration/System Engineer 
?? Police Commander



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KentNow

Don't forget to check out the new episode of the KentNOW podcast!  Tracy, Josh and Kyle talk our Public Works staff to hear about the latest road projects around town!

Listen to new and previous episodes on:
?? Apple Podcasts *apple.co/3J2UMkd [ https://t.co/kiMUAwAMdU?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*
?? Spotify *spoti.fi/3GNCeli [ https://t.co/MccBJhOIlp?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*
?? Amazon Music *amzn.to/3jjaOvU [ https://amzn.to/3jjaOvU?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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