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Message from the Mayor I’m proud to share our City which celebrates people from different cultures, cool businesses, great parks and open spaces, and amazing restaurants featuring food from around the world.

Whether you’re new to Kent or have lived here for years, I invite you to explore our beautiful city and all that it has to offer on the West Hill, East Hill and Kent Valley. Each area of Kent has its own attractions, neighborhoods and personality, but they combine to make the unique City that so many of us call home.

Here are a few things to check out in your travels around Kent: • Historic Downtown Kent • Kent Station • accesso ShoWare Center

• Seattle Thunderbirds • Riverbend Golf Course • Green River Trail • Dick’s Drive In • Airways Brewing Company • Kent Valley Ice Centre • Lake Meridian Park • Tacoma Stars • Great Wall Mall • Centennial Center Gallery • Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum • Pacific Raceways • Sonic • Wilson Playfields • Half Lion Brewing – coming to Kent soon!

In addition to shopping, dining and entertainment, Kent has a thriving business community and is home to world-class companies including Oberto, Starbucks, Blue Origin, Boeing, Amazon, Alaska Airlines, and Sysco, providing thousands of job opportunities to support a growing workforce. We are also fortunate to have a campus

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of Green River College right here in Kent, making it convenient for students to attend classes close to home.

Kent has a lot of hidden gems too, so you can discover your own favorites.

Dana Ralph Mayor Dana Ralph

2019 KENT RESIDENTS’ GUIDE The Kent Residents’ Guide is a special section published by the Kent Reporter. Extra copies are available at City Hall, Kent Chamber of Commerce and local libraries.

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REPORTER KENT

Reach the Kent City Council 220 Fourth Ave. S Kent, WA 98032 CityCouncil@KentWA.gov 253-856-5712

Meet the Council Bill Boyce,Council President Brenda Fincher Dennis Higgins

Satwinder Kaur Marli Larimer Les Thomas Toni Troutner

The seven-member Kent City Council is the legislative body for the City of Kent, Washington.

Besides establishing policies and regulations, the Council approves financial expenditures and the City’s biennial budget Elected by Kent voters during odd-numbered years, Kent City Councilmembers serve four-year terms.

They are non-partisan, meaning they do not represent political parties, and are elected at-large, meaning they do not represent a specific geographical area within the City of Kent. All Councilmembers receive a monthly salary, plus reimbursement for any expenses.

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Numbers To Know EMERGENCY 911 Tip Line (for crimes not currently in progress): 253-856-5800 NON-EMERGENCY: 253-852-2121 CITY HALL 220 Fourth Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032 KentWA.gov CITY COUNCIL 220 Fourth Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032 CityCouncil@KentWA.gov 253-856-5712 BOW LAKE RECYCLING & TRANSFER STATION 18800 Orillia Rd. S. Seattle, WA 98198 Hours: Tue - Fri 6am - 8pm Sat - Sun 8:30am -5:30pm kingcounty.gov 206-477-4466 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELP Domestic Abuse Crises Line 425-656-7867 Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-562-6025 (voice/TTY) YWCA Domestic Violence Advocacy line: 425-226-1266, ext 1017 Consejo Counseling: 253-856-9000 KENT LIBRARY 212 2nd Ave. N., Kent 98032 253-859-3330 Monday-Thursday 10 am to 9 pm Friday: 10 am to 6 pm Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm Sunday: 1-5 pm

FIRE STATIONS Fire Station 71: 504 West Crow Street Fire Station 72: 25620 140th Avenue SE Fire Station 73: 26512 Military Road South Fire Station 74: 24611 116th Avenue SE Fire Station 75: 15635 SE 272nd Street Fire Station 76: 20676 72nd Avenue South Fire Station 77: 20717 132nd Avenue SE Fire Station 78: 17820 SE 256th HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE For a list of accepted materials and quantity limits and restrictions, call the Household Hazards Line at 206-296-4692 KING COUNTY WASTE MOBILE Weekly Wastemobile service available at The Oulet Collection (formerly SuperMall) in Auburn each Saturday The Outlet Collection, 1101 Outlet Collection Way, Auburn, WA 98001 Hours: 10am - 5pm PERMIT CENTER Centennial Center Bldg 400 W. Gowe St. 253-856-5300 UTILITIES Centennial Building, 400 W. Gowe St., Ste 122 Monday-Friday 9 am to 4 pm 253-856-5201 Finance@kentwagov

LICENSES & PERMITS Kent Licensing Agency Inc: 331 Washington Ave. S. 253-852-3110 Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Saturday 8:30 am to 1 pm Valley Vehicle Licensing: 27331 172nd Ave. SE., Ste 116 253-630-7090 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday, 9 am to 7 pm Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm Department of Licensing Office: 25410 74th Ave. S. 253-872-6019 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8 am to 5 pm Thursday 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 8 am to noon Vehicle Emissions Testing 3002 A St. SE, Auburn, 98002 253-939-1225 805 SW 10th St. Renton, 98055 425-228-6453 Pet License King County Animal Shelter 21615 64th Ave. S. 206-296-7387 Marriage License King County Regional Justice Center 401 Fourth Ave. N. 206-205-7330 VOTER REGISTRATION King County Elections 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057-2906 206-296-VOTE (8683) TTY: 206-296-0109 Fax: 206-296-0108 Weekdays 8:30 am - 4:30 pm www.kingcounty.gov

POST OFFICES Downtown: 216 W. Gowe St. Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm East Hill: 10612 SE. 240th St. Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 6 pm Saturday 8:30 am to 3 pm Midway: 23418 Pacific Highway S. Monday - Friday 10 am to 4 pm ROAD AND TRAFFIC INFORMATION Radio: 1650AM DriveKent.com TRANSPORTATION Public Transit King County Metro: tripplannerkingcountygov or call 206-553-3000 Sound Transit buses & Sounder Commuter Rail: wwwsoundtransitorg Local Shuttle Services Circulating Shuttle: Free shuttle serving Downtown Kent & Kent East Hill Monday to Saturday More info: metrokingcounty.gov or call 206-553-3000 Commuter Shuttle: Links Sounder rail with Kent Valley businesses 918 is the route number for the Commuter Shuttle metrokingcounty.gov or 206-553-3000 WASTE DISPOSAL If you do not currently receive garbage and/or recycling service, please contact Republic Services at 253-872-7220 to establish service.

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Adaptive Recreation/ Kent Commons (253) 856-5030 Administration (253) 856-5100 Cultural Programs (253) 856-5050 Cultural Program Ticket Sales (253) 856-5051 Event Information (Recorded) (253) 856-5060 Facilities (253) 856-5080 Home Repair (253) 856-5065

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Planning & Open Space (253) 856-5110 Sports Rainout Line/ Inclement Weather (253) 856-5020

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Kent Downtown Partnership (253) 813-6976

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Youth & Teen Services (253) 856-5030

Kent Meridian Pool (253) 854-9287 Kent Valley Ice Centre (253) 850-2400 Riverbend Golf Course

Kent Commons Offices/Registration (253) 856-5000

Riverbend 18-Hole Course/Tee Time Reservations/Information (253) 854-3673

Kent Senior Activity Center (Adults 50+) (253) 856-5150

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Kent Schools ADMINISTRATION Superintendent’s Office 253-373-7701 Transportation Services 253-373-7442 Student Services 253-373-7513 Food and Nutrition Services 253-373-7275 Ombudsman Services 253-373-7117 SCHOOL BOARD Maya Vengadasalam, President 206-465-5270 Director District #5 Debbie Straus, Vice President 206-713-9719 Director District #3 Ross Hardy, Legislative Representative 253-852-4452 Director District #1 Karen DeBruler, Director 425-277-6648 Director District #2 Denise Daniels, Director Director District #4 HIGH SCHOOLS Kentlake 21401 Falcon Way, Kent Kent-Meridian 10020 SE 256th St, Kent Kentridge 12430 SE 208th St, Kent Kentwood 25800 164th Ave SE, Covington

Kent Mountain View Academy 22420 Military Road S, Des Moines Kent Phoenix Academy 11000 SE 264th St, Kent MIDDLE Cedar Heights 19640 SE 272nd St, Covington Mattson 16400 SE 251st St, Covington Meeker 12600 SE 192nd St, Renton Meridian 23480 120th Ave SE, Kent Mill Creek 620 N. Central Ave, Kent Northwood 17007 SE 184th St, Renton ELEMENTARY Carriage Crest 18235 140th Ave SE, Renton Cedar Valley 26500 Timberlane Way SE Covington Covington 17070 SE Wax Road, Covington Crestwood 25225 180th Ave SE, Covington East Hill 9825 S. 240th St, Kent Emerald Park 11800 S.E. 216th St, Kent Fairwood 16600 148th Ave SE, Renton George T. Daniel 11310 SE 248th St, Kent Glenridge 19405 120th Ave SE, Kent Grass Lake 28700 191st Place SE, Kent

Horizon 27641 144th Ave SE, Kent Jenkins Creek 26915 186th Ave SE,Covington Kent 24700 64th Ave S,Kent Lake Youngs 19660 142nd Ave SE, Kent Martin Sortun 12711 SE 248th St, Kent Meadow Ridge 27710 108th Ave SE, Kent Meridian 25621 140th Ave SE, Kent Millennium 11919 SE 270th St, Kent Neely-O’Brien 6300 S. 236th St, Kent Panther Lake 10200 SE 216th St, Kent Park Orchard 11010 SE 232nd St, Kent Pine Tree 27825 118th Ave SE, Kent Ridgewood 18030 162nd Place SE, Renton Sawyer Woods 31135 228th Ave SE, Black Diamond Scenic Hill 26025 Woodland Way S, Kent Soos Creek 12651 SE 218th Place, Kent Springbrook 20035 100th Ave SE, Kent Sunrise 22300 132nd Ave SE, Kent Kent Valley Early Learning Ctr 317 4th Ave S

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Kent at a Glance CITY LIMITS OF KENT, WASHINGTON 47° 22’ 58” N, 122° 13’ 37” W Kent is the third largest city in King County and the sixth largest city in Washington State with a population of approximately 129,000. The city covers a geographic area of about 34 square miles.

Located in the heart of the Green River Valley, Kent’s breathtaking setting features views of Mount Rainier and the Cascade and Olympic Mountains.

Only seven miles from SeaTac International Airport, Kent is conveniently located 18 miles from both Seattle and Tacoma, with quick access to Interstate 5, State Route 167 and other major highways.

As one of the largest manufacturing and distribution centers in the United States, Kent’s vibrant and diverse economy has a wellearned reputation as a critical economic engine for the region.

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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES KENT COMMONS COMMUNITY CENTER, 525 4TH AVENUE NORTH, KENT, WA 98032

ADAPTIVE RECREATION The Adaptive Recreation Division offers a full range of programs and services for residents with and without disabilities in our community. Please call 253-8565030 for information or details about specific programs STATEMENT OF INCLUSION “Everyone in Kent shall have the opportunity to equally participate in, benefit from, and enjoy the parks and recreation programs and facilities. Our mission is dedicated to enriching the lives of all persons participating in Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services.”

ADULT PROGRAMS ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES Spring/Summer League This is the largest league with typically 100+ teams scheduled for Men’s (C, D, E, Rec), Coed (D, E, Rec), Business and Church leagues. New for 2019...the return of Women’s Leagues.

14 league games, all teams will be seeded into a modified single/ double elimination tournament.

Season starts mid April and finishes in late June/early July.

Teams are dual sanctioned with ASA and USSSA.

FITNESS CLASSES Join us for a complete body workout to terrific music in a variety of fitness classes. Your choice of Bench Stepping, Fitness Ball, Jazzercise™, Zumba, Zumba Gold, Mixxedfit, Yoga and Boot camp or any combination will help you burn fat, build endurance and have fun while exercising.

BASKETBALL Tuesday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Free with registration for Open Basketball Card (See front desk) RACQUETBALL Racquetball is available MondayThursday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

PICKLEBALL Program focuses on recreational play and honing your skills in a non-competitive environment.

Offering Senior (50+) and all ages sessions. Schedules available at the Kent Commons.

Late Summer/Early Fall League (2nd Season)

CONDITIONING ROOM The Conditioning Room features Nautilus Weight Machines for a complete workout. Also available are treadmills, stair climbers, exercise bikes and a chin/dip/ stomach machine.

The conditioning room is available Monday-Thursday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

70+ teams registered as Men’s D, E and Rec and Coed E, Rec and Coed Business. 10 league games, single elimination for all teams. Season starts late July and finishing early September. Teams are dual sanctioned with ASA and USSSA.

BODY CONDITIONING AND WEIGHT TRAINING Individual instruction on the proper use of fixed weight equipment (Nautilus), a variety of exercises for each weight station, how to develop a personal training program.

2018 2nd Season Information Will be available in early May 2018

TENNIS LESSONS Tennis Lessons are for ages 6adult. Lessons are may - October and are toght by USPTA certified instructor Steve Walters.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE 2019 Spring Season Spring Season runs Late-March through the end of May Registration will begin in early February 2019 Teams will get 8 matches plus a league tournament

YOUTH SPORTS BOYS SPRING BASEBALL Youth Boys Baseball for 3rd 12th grade. Registration starts in January with practices starting in April.

GIRLS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL Fastpitch softball for girls grades 3rd-10th. Registration begins in January, deadline is in March.

Season runs April-June.

SPRING T-BALL & TOSSBALL For Pre-K to 2nd Grade boys and girls. Teams are coed.

Registration begins in December.

YOUTH SPRING TRACK Youth Track program run in conjunction with the Kent School District. For boys and girls grades 4-6.

GIRLS SPRING VOLLEYBALL Volleyball for girls in 6th-12th grade. Registration opens in November, deadline is in February.

Season runs March-May. YOUTH FALL SOCCER Coed, Boys and Girls Soccer starting with Pre-K all the way up to 7th grade. Registration starts in late Spring, deadline is in August.

FALL FLAG FOOTBALL Youth Flag Football for 3rd/4th Grade League and a 5th/6th Grade League. Play begins in October.

GIRLS FALL VOLLEYBALL Volleyball for girls in 7th-12th grade. Registration begins in May, deadline is in September. Season runs September-November.

WINTER SPORTS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL Youth Basketball for Boys and Girls grades 3-6.

Coed Youth Basketball for grades Kindergarten - 2.

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Middle School and High School boys basketball for grades 7 to 12.

Registration starts in September.

Games start in January.

WANT TO SPONSOR A TEAM? Are you or your company interested in sponsoring one of our youth sports teams? For $150 you get a team full of kids running around the greater Kent area wearing a t-shirt with your company logo/information on it. Cheap way to advertise. To get more information print a Sponsorship Form at home or call (253) 856-5000.

YOUTH SPORTS OFFICIALS WANTED Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services is looking for new and experienced youth sports officials. Must be 14 years of age or older. If you are interested in officiating soccer, flag football, basketball, volleyball, or umpiring baseball or fastpitch, please call 253-856-5000.

AFTER SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL Through a partnership with community agencies, this program is offered at Meeker, Meridian and Mill Creek Middle Schools.

Students must register, but the program is free. More information on the program can be found in the schools main office.

Each location has its own activities, classes and special events.

The goals of the program: To provide positive after school activities and a safe, structured and supervised environment for middle school students.

This program is perfect for students not involved in school sports or school activities, or between sports and programs their school offers.

LATE NIGHT MERIDIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Calling all 7th grade to 19 year olds! Open Tuesday from 5:30-9 p.m. Open gym and more!

23480 120th Ave. S.E. Bring all your friends and your ID. MILL CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL Open to all 6-8 graders! Friday from 6-9:30 p.m. Open gym, games, sports, arts & crafts.Bring all your friends .Registration form available at KentTeens.com or in the school office. ID may be required for 7th & 8th graders.

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Parks and Program Sites Arbor Heights 360 Skate Park 11525 SE 240 St

Kent Memorial Park Building 850 N Central Ave

Hogan Park at Russell Road, 24400 Russell Rd

Bereiter House/Greater Kent Historical Society Museum 855 E Smith St

Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center 10020 SE 256 St

Salt Air Vista Park, 24615 26 Pl S

Kent Parks and Recreation Teen Center 11000 SE 264 St

Scenic Hill Park 25826 Woodland Way S

Kent Meridian Pool, 25316 101 St SE

Service Club Ballfields 14402 SE 288 St

Boeing Employees Tennis Center 6727 S 199 Pl Briscoe Park, S 190 St Burlington Green W Meeker & Railroad Ave N Campus Park, Canyon Drive & S 252 St Canterbury Park, 24409 100 Ave SE Centennial Center, 400 W. Gowe St Chestnut Ridge Park, 9901 S 203 St Clark Lake Park between SE 240 & SE 248 @ 127 Ave SE East Hill Park, 10920 SE 248 Eastridge Park, 143 SE & SE 257 Fairwood Martial Arts 17134 116 Ave SE, Renton 425-255-8144 First Ave Plaza, 219 1 Ave S Foster Park, 259 & 74 Ave S Garrison Creek Park 218 St & 98 Ave S Glenn Nelson Park, Military Rd & S 268 Grandview Off-Leash Dog Park 3600 S 228th St, SeaTac Green View Park, SE 277 Pl & 120 Pl SE Hart’s Gymnastics Center 26415 79 Ave S, Kent (253) 520-1973 Kaibara Park 1 Ave between W Smith & W Meeker St Kent Bowl 1234 N Central Ave 253-852-3550 Kent Centennial Center, 400 W Gowe St Kent Commons, 525 4 Ave N Kent Kherson Peace Park 2 Ave & W Gowe St Kent Library, 212 N 2 Ave Kent Lions Skate Park W Smith & Interurban Trail

Kent Rotary Downtown Basketball Court James St (SE 240) Kent Senior Activity Center 600 E Smith St Kent Valley Ice & Events Centre 6015 W James St Kentwood Performing Arts Center 25800 164 Ave SE, Covington Kiwanis Tot Lot #1, S 1 Ave & W Crow St Kiwanis Tot Lot #2, N 2 Ave & W Cloudy St Kiwanis Tot Lot #3 Alexander St between E Chicago & E Seattle St Kiwanis Tot Lot #4 S 5 Ave & W Crow St Lake Fenwick Park 25828 Lake Fenwick Road Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272 St

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Seven Oaks Park SE 259 St & 118 Pl SE ShoWare Center 625 W. James St 253-856-6999 SKIP/Children’s Therapy Center (SKIP/CTC) 10811 Kent-Kangley Rd 253-854-5660 Soos Creek Maintenance Bldg 24810 148 Ave SE Soos Creek Park/ Gary Grant Park-King Co SE 208 @ 136 Ave SE Springwood Park SE 274 St & 128 Pl SE Three Friends Fishing Hole S 196 St & 58 Pl Titus Railroad Park, 1 Ave & Titus St

Linda Heights Park, S 248 & 35 Ave S

Town Square Plaza 2 Ave & Harrison St

Meridian Glen Park, 137 Ave SE & SE 275 Pl

Uplands Playfields, 836 W Smith St

Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park 742 E Titus St

Van Doren’s Landing 21901 Russell Rd

Morrill Meadows Park 10600 SE 248 St

West Fenwick Park, 3824 Reith Rd

Neely-Soames Historic Home 5311 S 237 Pl Old Fishing Hole Frager Rd, S of W Meeker St Rosebed Park 1 Ave between W Gowe & W Meeker St Riverbend Golf Complex 2019 W Meeker St

Turnkey Park, 23312 100 Ave SE

West Hill Skate Park 42 Ave S & Reith Rd Willis Street Greenbelt, W Willis between 4 Ave S & 6 Ave S Wilson Playfields, 13028 SE 251 St Yangzhou Park Railroad Ave & W Smith St

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Kent Commons

RECEPTION HALLS, MEETING ROOMS, AUDITORIUMS The Kent Commons offers six meeting rooms and two reception halls/auditoriums varying in size and able to accommodate groups up to 300. The double gymnasium is also available to rent for larger events.

525 FOURTH AVE N KENT, WA 98032 www.kentwa.gov/kentcommons OPERATING HOURS: M–Th: 6 am–10 pm F 6 am–9 pm • Sa 8:am–9 pm Call (253) 856-5000 for availability and rental rates.

SPORTS AND FITNESS Facilities available for community use within the Kent Commons Community Center include: • Fully-equipped conditioning room/Nautilus weight machines, treadmills, stair climbers and exercise bikes • Handball/racquetball courts • Mini-gym for exercise and dance classes • Music room: hourly rate for piano practice • Showers and coin-operated lockers • Vending area with snacks and beverages • Wallyball • Basketball • Pickleball

Conditioning room pass (unlimited use) $15.00 per month.

Adults 55+ pass $10 per month. Hours subject to occasional schedule change.

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SPECIAL EVENTS Civic-sponsored meals, educational events, FD Cares Wellness Fair, Firefighter Foundation sponsored lunches, Holiday Craft Market, Kent Place events

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CULTURAL PROGRAMS DIVISION/KENT ARTS COMMISSION KENT ARTS COMMISSION Founded by City Ordinance in 1975, the Arts Commission is an advisory board of 14 volunteer citizens, appointed by the Mayor to promote cultural programs and provide citizen input to the planning of arts and cultural activities in Kent. www.kentarts.com PUBLIC ART PROGRAM The City’s public art collection includes more than 400 pieces with a value of more than $1.5 million. Many pieces are portable works that are displayed in public areas of City buildings. The collection also includes installations, earthworks and projects that are integrated into buildings and parks.

CORNUCOPIA DAYS 5K • Saturday, July 13, 9:00 a.m., Three Friends Fishing Hole 20025 Russell Road www.kentwa.gov/cornucopiadays5k VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITS Exhibits are held annually, including a

Summer Art Exhibit, Kent Student Art Walk, and exhibits in the Centennial Center Gallery.

• March – Student Art Exhibit • April/May – Barry Johnson and Blake Carter • June/July/August – Summer Art Exhibit • September/October – Fiona Lau and BethAnn Lawson • November/December – Jake Prendez and Kaitlyn Carr-Kiprotich SPOTLIGHT SERIES This series, presented in Kent’s high school performing arts centers, features music concerts, theatre productions and dance performances by nationally and internationally recognized touring performers, as well as regional artists. www.kentarts.com for tickets and more information.

KENT KIDS’ ARTS DAY A full day of hands-on arts activities and performances for kids and families. www. kentarts.com • Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kent Commons $10 for kids, adults and under 2 years old are free.

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NON-PROFITS AND SERVICE CLUBS FOE Kent Eagles 362 2505 S 252nd St, # 101 Kent, WA 98032 (253) 945-0848 Goodwill 25814 102nd Pl SE (253) 856-1430 Kent Food Bank and Emergency Services 515 W Harrison St (253) 520-3550 Kent Food Bank at Springwood 12961 SE 275th St (253) 638-8690 Kent Sunrise Rotary Club Meet at Mitzel’s 22330 84th Ave S Kent, WA 98032 Tuesday 7:15am - 8:30am www.facebook.com/pg/ KentSunriseRotary/ Kent Youth and Family Services 232 Second Ave. S Suite 201 Kent, WA 98032 (253) 859-0300 kyfs.org Kiwanis-Kent Friday at Noon Maggie’s on Meeker 307 West Meeker Kent, WA 98032 www.kiwanisclubofkent.org

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The house was completed in 1908 by Emil Bereiter, an owner of the Covington Lumber Company and Kent’s Mayor 1912-1913.

Seven different families have lived in the building, including a pharmacist, a prominent Japanese produce dealer and an owner of the East Hill Fuel Company. The house was originally sited on nearly four acres of land with a gazebo, carriage barn, orchard, and pastures.

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Today, the Bereiter House accommodates thousands of items donated by Kent residents that are maintained and exhibited through the Greater Kent Historical Society (GKHS) and museum staff. These items help tell the story of Kent and the area timeline.

Gardens on the museum grounds honor veterans who serve or have served in the Armed forces and Americans who were interned during WWII. Resources are available for research, tours are available during open hours or by appointment, and the facility is available for special occasions.

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Kent Downtown Partnership is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 membership organization dedicated to serving and promoting the downtown Kent business community and preservation of historic buildings. KDP works in collaboration with downtown businesses, property owners, residents, governmental agencies, and citizen-based community organizations. KDP is a proactive leadership organization, cultivating and strengthening public and private partnerships to increase investment in downtown, business recruitment and retention, residential and retail development, improved parks and green spaces, and a better quality of life.

KDP’s vision is to make downtown Kent a thriving destination by promoting a core of vibrant, mixed uses in a pedestrian-friendly environment. Our emphasis is on businesses, restaurants, art, entertainment, public facilities, and infrastructure development that supports the revitalization and continued prosperity of the downtown business community.

MAIN STREET PROGRAM Kent Downtown Partnership is affiliated with the state and national Main Street Program, which was founded by the National Trust of Historic Preservation in 1977. The Trust provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to save and protect irreplaceable and historic places, and to revitalize America’s communities.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP A weekly E-Blast is emailed and provides up-to-date information on what is happening in downtown, including events.

FUNDING KDP has a membership base of nearly 120 businesses and businesses who contribute to the WA ST B&O Tax Incentive Program. These funds are used for a variety of programs and projects including façade improvement grants; hanging baskets, planters, art, signs, banners, and roof lighting that promote an inviting downtown atmosphere. Also KDP produces community events, educational workshops for business owners and their employees, and marketing and promotional efforts.

DOWNTOWN BREAKFAST HOUR EVENTS Kent Downtown Partnership hosts morning events where members are invited to enjoy breakfast during presentations on topics concerning downtown. The Downtown Breakfast Hours also provide networking opportunities to learn more about fellow members.

COMPANY EXPOSURE On KDP’s website, we are linked to each business (if they have a website), just by clicking on the name of their business. This allows anyone wanting more information on the business to go directly to their website.

COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION Anyone, business owner or resident, can be on a committee where you can actively participate in establishing and achieving goals that are crucial to the success of downtown Kent. Current committees you can serve on are: MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Responsible for reaching out to members, staging membership campaigns, and helping with recruitment of members.

SAFETY & SECURITY Identifies and resolves all safety and security issues related to the downtown retail and business core.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE This committee analyzes current market forces to develop long term solutions. Recruiting new businesses, creatively converting unused space for new uses, and sharpening the competitiveness of the existing downtown merchants are examples of economic development activities. Additionally, the members of this committee will help existing businesses expand and recruit specific businesses for a better downtown business mix.

DESIGN COMMITTEE An inviting atmosphere created through window displays, parking areas, signs, colorful banners, sidewalks, street lights, and landscaping all improve the physical image of the downtown as a quality place to shop, work, walk, invest in, and live. Design improvements result in a reinvestment of public and private dollars to downtown.

PROMOTIONS & MARKETING COMMITTEE This committee creates excitement downtown. Street festivals, retail events, and image development campaigns are some of the ways Main Street encourages customer traffic. You will be selling the image and promise of Main Street to all prospects.

By marketing the district’s unique characteristics to shoppers, investors, new businesses, and visitors, an effective promotion strategy forges a positive image through advertising, retail promotional activity, and special events.

BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAX COMMITTEE Responsible for educating the businesses and bringing in B&O Tax Incentive Program contributors.

CLEAN-UP DAY COMMITTEE Responsible for organizing KDP’s annual Clean-Up Day twice a year in partnership with the City of Kent.

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“There’s not an end or finish line,” Choate said she took a short break in her small office from her busy routine. “But everyone who comes in, we are able to help them that day.

We are not able to solve everything, but we can help that one part. If you don’t have food, you’re not getting proper nutrition and you’re not thinking clearly. You can make a much better decision if your belly’s full.”

Choate and Camico Rivon, the assistant director, are the only paid staff members at the food bank. About 60 volunteers help the food bank serve as many as 200 families on the busiest days during the holidays and an average of 100 families per day.

Because of Choate’s efforts and dedication to help make the Kent Food Bank a success, she is the Kent Reporter’s 2018 Person of the Year.

Jeniece Choate dashes through the halls, offices and storage rooms of the Kent Food Bank with a friendly demeanor, ready to help make sure people who stop in get their basic needs met.

In her 12th year as the food bank’s executive director, Choate knows day after day, week after week, month after month people continue to count on the agency at 515 W. Harrison St. for help with food and clothing.

“Jeniece is a very compassionate, caring and hardworking individual,” said Pat Pawlik, president of the Kent Food Bank Board of Directors and a division chief with the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority. “Jeniece consistently does what she can to meet the needs of the community members who come to the Kent Food Bank for services. Jeniece is dedicated to helping people and does so in such a way that the clients always have a

positive experience.”

Choate’s constant smile keeps those around her smiling as well.

“She is a delight to work with – always eventempered and pleasant,” said Verla Morrison, the food bank board vice president who represents Kent United Methodist Church.

Choate said she couldn’t do her job without all the volunteers, even more so with the way the number of clients has grown. When Choate started, a busy day at the food bank meant 40 to 50 families.

“We had one computer and everything else was done by hand,” Choate said. “It was a long check-in system, write it down and slide it down to the next person. Six months after I was here, we got four computers so we can do one-onone visits with each client.”

Pawlik has watched how well Choate does her job.

“We are very lucky to have Jeniece as our executive director,” Pawlik said. “Just as every executive director we have had, Jeniece has been able to move the Kent Food Bank to the next level. She has streamlined the operations at the food bank to make the process easier and quicker for our clients.”

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Kent Police Chief Rafael “Raf” Padilla has served with the Kent Police Department since 1997. He began his law enforcement career as a police officer with the Honolulu Police Department in 1992. He subscribes to the servant leader philosophy and considers it his duty and honor to serve and protect the people of Kent.

Previous to being appointed to Chief on May 8th, 2018, Rafael has served as an Assistant Chief of Police for the previous five years. During that time, he has held command of all three divisions of the department, spending significant time overseeing the operations of the Support Services Division, Investigations Division and Patrol Division. This experience allowed him to gain a deeper understanding of all aspects of the Kent Police Department operations.

Rafael’s previous assignments have included Patrol Officer, Narcotics Detective, Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Patrol Tactics Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Traffic Motorcycle Sergeant, Patrol Sergeant, Civil Disturbance Team Leader, SWAT, Honor Guard, Special Investigations Commander, Valley Gang Unit (VGU) Commander, SWAT Commander and Patrol Commander.

Rafael was also temporarily assigned to the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (police academy) where he served as an academy instructor for five years. During this time, he was recognized as an expert in patrol operations and use of force, before being appointed as the director of the Washington Police Corps Academy.

Throughout his career, Rafael has dutifully invested his personal time to improve the quality of life for the Kent community. He has been an active member of the Meridian Kent Kiwanis Club since 2010 and is currently the club president. He has also served as the Key Club advisor for the Kentridge High School Key Club. He volunteers his personal time to complete community service projects, such as park beautification projects, graffiti cleanups and neighborhood clean-up projects in Kent. He oversees fundraising efforts for several initiatives focused on improving the lives of Kent youth and sits on a handful of regional and local law enforcement and community service group boards.

Rafael is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Northwest Law Enforcement Command College, the International Association of Chiefs of Police - Leadership in Police Organization and holds an Executive Level Career Level certification through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Rafael is engaged on both state and national levels, holding several professional affiliations, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Federal FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) – former Executive Board Member, and Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) and the King County Police Chiefs Association.

Away from work, Rafael enjoys spending time with his wife and children, participating in the activities of his teenaged children. He also enjoys camping, taking in an occasional music concert, traveling with family and friends, and he is a huge college and professional football fan.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the outstanding men and women of the Kent Police Department. They work hard every day to deliver the highest quality law enforcement service, and I am incredibly honored to have the opportunity to lead them into the future.”

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