[16] July 31, 2015
Community CALENDAR July 31-Aug. 1
Fundraiser Yard Sale for Federal Way Senior Center: Federal Way Senior Center will host its second annual fundraising yard sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1 at 28824 21st Ave S. For more information, contact Char at ccfw@ msn.com or call 253-941-0826.
July 31-Aug. 2
Disney’s Mary Poppins: Rosebud Children’s Theatre will perform this musical at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 31, Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 2 at Federal Way United Methodist Church, located at 29645 51st Ave. S., Auburn. Tickets are $10-15 online, and $13-18 at the door. For more information, contact Holly Rose at info@rosebudctc.org, call 206-854-2638, or visit rosebudctc.org.
Aug. 3-7
Calvary Lutheran VBS - Builders INC: Children entering kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to be Builders, In the Name of Christ (INC) from 9 to 11:30 a.m. daily from Monday, Aug. 3 until Friday Aug. 7, at Calvary Lutheran Church, located at 2415 S. 320th Street. Recommended donation of $10 per child or $20 per family. Registration is available at www. calvaryfw.org/vbs. For more information, contact Sarah Nelson at sarah.calvaryelca@comcast.net or call 253-839-0344. SonTreasure Family Camp: This fun family camp will happen from 6 to 8:30 p.m. nightly from
www.federalwaymirror.com Monday, Aug. 3 until Friday Aug. 7 at 1525 SW Dash Point Road. A free dinner will be provided from 5 to 5:50 p.m. nightly. For more information, contact Pastor Asha Fuller at ancdf_1@ netzero.net or visit www. federalwaynazarene.org/eventdetails/421451/1438639200.
Aug. 2
Family Movie Afternoon Adventures: Watch a family movie on the big screen at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Call or stop by the library to see what’s playing. Free tickets available 30 minutes before performance time at the Information Desk on the day of the program. For more information, visit www.kcls.org or call 253-8393668.
Aug. 3
Mobile Office Hours for Congressman Adam Smith: Congressman Adam Smith’s office will be hosting mobile office hours beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 3 at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. Staff members are able to assist constituents with Federal Agency issues (Social Security, Internal Revenue Service, State Department, etc), provide housing and financial support resources and help with federal grants. Hats Off to Heroes Concert: Celebrate heroes from history in this interactive concert at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Free tickets available 30 minutes before performance time at the Information Desk on the day of the program.
For more information, visit www. kcls.org or call 253-839-3668.
Aug. 4
National Neighbor’s Night Out: Spend time getting to know your neighbors from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, S at Federal Way United Methodist Church, located at 29645 51st Ave. S., Auburn. There will be hot dogs, lemonade, activities, games and more. For more information, email office@ fwumc.org or call 253-839-9220.
Aug. 5
Open Doors: Multi-Service Center staff will be available to help people ages 16 to 21 with information about a GED program at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Attendees can get one-on-one help with college and career navigation, and learn about resources to help with transportation, housing and financial assistance. Federal Way Tool Library Meeting: Discuss the possibility of a tool library in Federal Way from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at Federal Way City Hall, 33325 Eighth Ave. S. For more information, contact Jeanette Brizendine-Jurgensen at recycle@ cityoffederalway.com or call 253835-2771.
Aug 6
Blood Drive: Bloodworks Northwest Blood Drive will begin at noon on Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S.
Aug. 7
Kiwanis 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament: Kiwanis Club of Greater Federal Way will hold
this fundraiser from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, at Whispering Firs, located at Joint Base Lewis McChord. Cost is $380 per foursome or $95 per person. For more information, contact Beverly Tripplett at bevtrip@comcast.net or call 253838-3281.
Aug. 8
Autism Friendly Strategies for Swim Instructors: Marine Hills is partnering with the Autism Society of Washington to provide free training to all swim instructors and lifeguards from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Marine Hills Swim & Tennis Club, located at 600 S. 302nd St. The session is free and open to the public. Register by emailing manager@marinehillspool.org. Fiddling, Quilting and History at West Hylebos: The Historical Society of Federal Way will open the Barker Cabin and the David T. Denny Cabin for public viewing from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 at West Hylebos Park, located at 411 S. 348th St. The Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association will perform from 12:20 to 2 p.m. and the Federal Way Crazy Quilters will also have a demonstration and display. For more information, call 253-945-7842 or email contactus@ federalwayhistory.org Bonsai Demonstration: Curator Aarin Packard will demonstrate various bonsai techniques, design concepts and care tips from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Pacific Bonsai Museum, located at 2515 S. 336th St. For more information, email info@pacificbonsaimuseum.org, call 253-353-7345 or visit www.pacificbonsaimuseum. org. Black Light Art: Middle and high school students will create black light art at 2 p.m. on Satur-
day, Aug. 8, at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www. kcls.org or call 253-839-3668. Date Night Comedy: Enjoy a night out with good, clean comedy and dessert from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Decatur High School Performing Arts Center, located at 2800 SW 320th St. Cost is $25 per couple and $15 per single. Tickets may be purchased at datenightcomedy2015.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Amelia Grayson at amelia. grayson@ckbf.org or call 253-4687876.
Ongoing
School Supply Drive: South King Fire & Rescue will be collecting school supplies for Meredith Hill and Camelot Elementary Schools through Friday, Aug. 28, at Station 65, located at 4966 S. 298th St., Auburn. Back packs, binders, calculators, and pencil boxes are especially needed. For more information, email info@ southkingfire.org or call 253-8396234. Marine Life Matters- Differently-Abled Artists Painting the Unheard Voices of Marine Life: The Highline College Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center will display artwork created by artists with disabilities that highlight the damaging impact of litter and pollution in our world’s waters. Exhibit will be on display from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays through Aug. 29. For more information, contact Kaddee Lawrence at 206-592-3057 or email klawrence@highline.edu Summer Concert Series: Enjoy a series of free concerts from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday nights in July and August, at Steel Lake Park, lo-
County executive honors 7 Federal Way workplaces FROM STAFF REPORTS
Businesses small and large across King County are being honored for their commitment to recycling and waste prevention – diverting tons of recyclable materials from the landfill and saving resources. Federal Way honorees include the city of Federal Way; Cove East Apartments; Federal Way Naturopathy, Inc.; Frito Lay, Inc.; Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.; Marlene’s Market and Deli and Weyerhaeuser. The King County Solid Waste Division and (King) Executive Dow Constantine are honoring 112 Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling this year, recognizing businesses and organizations that are going the extra mile to reduce waste and increase recycling. “These companies deserve special recognition for demonstrating their ingenuity and commitment in preventing waste,” said Constantine. “From composting in lunchrooms to reusing packing materials, they’re showing that sustainability can be simple and rewarding.” The “Best Workplaces” list has been celebrating waste prevention and recycling in local businesses for nine years and features a wide array of businesses in King County, including hospitality, medical services, professional services, technology, retail, finance, government, arts and entertainment and others. Companies that have made the list five years in a row are recognized with an honor roll designation. This year, 29
SAVE THE DATE! The Auburn Rotary Scholarship Fund Annual Show will be this October in the newly remodeled Auburn Performing Arts Center!
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cated at 2410 S. 312th St. For more information call 253-209-2422 or event.assistant@cityoffederalway. com or visit www.itallhappenshere.org. Reconciling Risk and Suspending Belief-Photo Collection: A series of thoughtprovoking photographs of the Oso landslide will be on display through Aug. 30, at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 First Way S. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: Meetings are held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, in Room 15 at Church of the Nazarene, located at 1225 29th St. SE, Auburn. For more information contact Val Brustad at 253-854-7658 or visit www.alzwa.org. Additional meetings are also held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, at Steel Lake Presbyterian, located at 1829 S. 308th St. For information call Janet Ross at 253-838-4658. Preparing for US Citizenship: Highline College will be offering a free course for community members who are preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Test from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays through August 29. For more information, contact Joy Smucker at jsmucker@highline. edu or call 206-592-3856. Study Zone: Drop-in from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sundays and 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Aug. 22 for free homework help from volunteer tutors at the Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S. For more information, visit www. kcls.org or call 253-838-3668. Send Community Calendar items to editor@fedwaymirror.com
businesses joined the “Best Workplaces” list for the first time. The organizations on the list this year developed innovative ways to be eco-friendly and sustainable, including: • Alaska Airlines’ In Flight team collected 2,200 tons of recyclables in 2014, keeping 77 percent of recyclables from Alaska Airlines and 94 percent of recyclables from Horizon Airlines out of the waste stream. • The city of Tukwila expanded food composting opportunities in their facilities. • BladeGallery’s Epicurean Edge makes every effort to avoid waste by collecting packing peanuts and air pillows from their employees and reusing them for outgoing packages. King County is also honoring Woodinville-based Division 9 Flooring with the “Re-Innovator Award,” which recognizes exceptional innovative waste reduction programs. Division 9 is an industry leader for its unique carpet and carpet pad recycling program. Since 2008, it has recycled and diverted more than 900,000 pounds of carpet and pad from the landfill. Division 9 has also been an engaged stakeholder in the Northwest Carpet Recycling Project, and a sponsor, presenter and exhibitor at one of the Washington State Recycling Association’s most successful “Washington Recycles Every Day” events — In the Loop: the NW Carpet Recycling Value Chain. All businesses operating in King County outside of Seattle are eligible for the list. To qualify, businesses must meet five basic criteria, as well as 10 additional waste reduction and recycling criteria. To see the list, visit www.kingcounty.gov/recyclemore.