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FREE Berryland Café Pie Good through March 15
Community Amenities:
Three-generation, family-owned • One monthly rental fee with NO expensive leases All utilities, except telephone • Full-time security & emergency services Weekly housekeeping & linen service • Smoke-free environment Exercise classes • Planned programs, social & recreational activities Weekly menus with three delicious meals served daily • Pets welcome Contact us today: (253) 925-9200 or email Jennifer Reich at jenniferr@villageconcepts.com for a community brochure.
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We’re nAturAlly lucky At Village Green
luck is when opportunity knocks and you answer – Author unknown
MArcH eVentS Understand the Value of the “Greenback” Tuesday, March 11, 10:30 a.m.
Bakery social with Chef Michael Monday, March 17, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Peace Tales from around the World with Debbie Dimitre Tuesday, March 18, 2:00 p.m.
Child P.O.W.- Memoirs of Survival
Visit Village Green and see all the exciting ways to cash in on “the Luck of the Irish”. Our great selection of cottages, apartments and assisted living options will surprise you as well as your pocketbook! Color your life easy and worry free and see what a move to a fresh and active senior lifestyle holds in store for you.
Tuesday, March 25th, 2:00 p.m..
Space is limited, and reservations are required.
Please RSVP to 253.838.3700 The Natural Choice for Senior Living
253.838.3700 www.VillageGreenRetirement.com
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Community CALENDAR
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March 1
Dr. Seuss Pancake Breakfast: The first Dr. Seuss Pancake Breakfast will be held from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on March 1 at Sherwood Forest Elementary School, 34600 12th Ave. SW, Federal Way. Breakfast will be served and will include pancakes, green eggs and ham, fruit, applesauce, hot chocolate, juice and tea or coffee. The event will also include reading, play, and a student performance of “The Lorax.” Breakfast cost is $5 per person, under 5 free, with a maximum charge of $20 per family. Advance reservations are recommended. For more information, call (253) 945-3800. Annual Auction: The 10th annual Thomas Jefferson High School RPM Auction will be held from 5-9 p.m. March 1 at Emerald Downs in Auburn. The event will include a silent and live auction with items such as a football signed by Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson and an African safari. Tickets may be purchased at the high school finance office with cash or check. To pay by credit card, call (253) 945-5964. For more information, contact Karen Wylie at (206) 200-8277 or at willywylies@msn.com.
March 9
Federal Way Symphony concert: The Federal Way Symphony’s “First Chair” Chamber Music Concert will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 9 at Saint Luke’s Church, 515 S. 312th St., Federal Way. The concert will feature all-star performances from the symphony’s finest players. Tickets cost $32 for adults, $28 seniors, $15 students 19 and up and youth 18 and under are free. For information, contact (253) 529-9857 or visit federalwaysymphony.org.
March 12
Backyard Chickens Workshop: Seattle Tilth will share tips and techniques on how to raise backyard chickens, including important considerations in caring for a small flock of hens in limited space including chicken physiology, behavior, health, nutrition and housing. City of Federal Way Community and Economic Development will explain code and restrictions for urban livestock, such as chickens, ducks, rabbits, bees and goats. The workshop runs from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 in the City Hall Council chambers, 33325 Eighth Ave. S. The cost is free.
March 22
Scouting for Food: Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will be in Federal Way neighborhoods “scouting for food” – collecting food donations for local food banks, traditionally low this time of year. They will be scouting for food from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22. If you don’t see them at your door, you can bring food donations to Jet Chevrolet at 35700 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way, which is also, the site of the Hylebos District Annual Pinewood Derby. After food donations are collected, the racing will get underway and the public is invited to come for the fun.
March 27
Annual Spring Fashion Show:
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NFL’s Lombardi Trophy after the Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl on Feb. 2. Kurtz is the clinic director at NW Sports Rehab at 33400 13th Place S. in Federal Way. courtesy photo
St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary’s annual spring fashion show “Girls, Pearls and Studs” will take place on Thursday, March 27 at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club in Federal Way. The luncheon show runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the dinner show from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 each and proceeds benefit the music and healing program. For questions and reservations, email SFHAux@ aol.com.
Ongoing
Free tax preparation: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low to moderate income taxpayers, especially those 60 and older. Walk-ins are welcome from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at the Federal Way Regional Library, located at 34200 First Way S., Federal Way. For information, call (253) 838-3668. Computer classes for seniors: The Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 352nd St. S., Auburn, hosts several classes that teach the basics of personal computers, including Windows and other programs. To learn more about costs and schedules, contact Larry Malcom at lgmalcom@live.com or (253) 839-5418. Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden: The blooming world-class garden is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at 2525 S. 336th St. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors/students, free for ages 12 and under. Contact info@rhodygarden.org or (253) 838-4646. Clothing donations: The MultiService Center Clothing Bank in Federal Way is in need of clothing donations for all members of the family. Contact (253) 838-6810. Sustainable Landscaping Workshop: The City of Federal Way is hosting a Sustainable Landscaping Workshop from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 at the Federal Way City Hall (33325 8th Ave S, Federal Way.) Workshop participants will learn about controlling pests without toxic pesticides or herbicides, building healthy soil, practicing smart
watering and natural lawn care, and designing with plants. We’ll answer your tough questions and offer advice from one of the Puget Sound’s most notable experts, Emily Bishton of Green Light Gardening. For more information visit http://cityoffederalway.com/index. aspx?NID=610. Free Recycling Event: A free recycling event for Federal Way residents to drop off a wide range of materials not typically collected at the curb such as appliances, wood, mattresses, batteries, tires, Styrofoam, electronics and fluorescent tubes will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 at the Wild Waves Parking Lot (36201 Enchanted Pkwy S, Federal Way). To learn more visit www.cityoffederalway.com/DocumentCenter/ Home/View/388
Join the club
Chess Club: The club meets from 8-9:15 a.m. on the second, third and fourth Saturdays of each month at the LDS Church building, room 13, 841 S. 308th St., Federal Way. For information, visit www. facebook.com/FWChessClub. Town Criers Toastmasters Club: Polish your public speaking and leadership skills at this weekly meeting, which runs 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Thursdays at Panera Bread restaurant, 2107 S. 320th St. Contact toastmaster2577@gmail. com or (253) 735-5749. The St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary: Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Medical Office Building, located next to St. Francis Hospital. Social Time is 6:30 p.m. with the meeting at 7 p.m. Call Andrea at (253) 944-7960. South King County GlutenFree Support Group: These free meetings are held 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. the third Monday of the month at Marlene’s Market and Deli, 2565 South Gateway Center Place, Federal Way. Speakers include respected dietitians, naturopaths, restaurant owners and more. Contact alandnanherg@ hotmail.com or (253) 839-3499. Send Community Calendar items to editor@fedwaymirror.com
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