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Welcome TO FEDERAL WAY! Jim Ferrell

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would like to thank the Federal Way Mirror for the opportunity to write to you in the 2019 edition of Explore Federal Way. This piece serves as a wonderful way to highlight all of the fantastic opportunities Federal Way offers to residents and visitors alike.

We are a growing and culturally diverse community located at the crosssection of travel and commerce in the Puget Sound region. Taking advantage of our prime location and population boom, we are working hard to create new opportunities for families and businesses alike – while working to preserve our history and incorporate where we are headed in the future.

We have worked to build a new and stronger sense of community and are in the midst of redeveloping our downtown. We are laying the foundation for a robust town center that will create jobs and opportunity for this and future generations.

We recently opened a world-class Performing Arts and Event Center,

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which provides a venue for residents to stay local, take in a show or a meal, and shop downtown. The PAEC brings in conferences and is a superb place to host corporate meetings, weddings and local galas like those of the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce or Rotary’s annual events.

As important as the PAEC is, right next door is the catalyst that launched the entire redevelopment of our downtown – Town Square Park. The impact of green space and walkability in a city center cannot be underestimated.

This jewel of our community features a spray park, walking trail, 4-acre lawn, vegetated green roofs and other environmentally friendly that make our Town Square Park unique in our region.

I hope to see you and your family there this summer at our wonderful splash park! We will also have our Movies in the Park and Summer Concerts at Steel Lake Park this summer as well.

With 32 parks total, our city offers many options for local families and visitors. Celebration Park continues to

impress, drawing thousands of people a year for various sports tournaments. In June, it is one of several sites throughout King County that will host the Korean American National Sports Festival.

We have 87 retailers and 100 restaurants — 57 of which are local and regionally unique — in our downtown core.

Federal Way does not have a business and operations tax, and the cost to operate a business in our city remains low for the region. We have great neighborhoods with stunning views of the Puget Sound, and new construction is popping up all over town.

Although the new developments throughout our town are positive, our greatest asset continues to be the more than 97,000 people who call Federal Way home.

Whether it is our faith community, active service clubs, students and teachers, or new homeowners looking to start their lives here, Federal Way continues to be a community where opportunity thrives.

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What’s Cooler Than Ice Cream?

The liquid nitrogen used at Federal Way’s Sub Zero to make those sweet treats.

Celebrating eight years of business in Federal Way this September, Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream is the first and only parlor of its kind in Washington.

The unique experience combined with delicious quality ice cream is what brings in the customers — and what makes them return time and time again, said Jack Walsh, owner of the Federal Way location and franchise area developer for Sub Zero.

“There’s the science, and the science is fun and exciting. There’s also just the novelty of it; it’s something new, different,” he said. “It’s an experience, it’s not just ice cream.”

Sub Zero has won Best Ice Cream eight years in a row in the Federal Way Mirror’s Best of Federal Way contest.

Kids of all ages, whether toddlers or adults, enjoy watching the freezing cloud pour over the counter as their ice cream is mixed, he said.

The parlor offers pre-curated sensation ice creams, or can create completely customizable icy delicacies.

Using a three-second blast of liquid nitrogen, the ice cream magician mixes the ingredients to create a frozen custom creation fit for any taste buds.

“With customizable ice cream, we can take care of any dietary restrictions,” Walsh said. Sub Zero

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serves vegan, lactose-free, sugar-free, and keto-friendly options among a range of flavors and additional toppings of gummy sweets to fresh fruit to chocolate candy bar bits.

“We have families who come in who have never been able to go out for ice cream together as a family because of different food sensitivities,” he said. “Here, we can customize it to whatever they want.”

It’s important for every customer to leave with a smile and an empty ice cream bowl, Walsh said.

Originally this Sub Zero location was started by Walsh and his son-inlaw. Now Walsh operates the store with his wife, Judy, and some of the employees are his own kids.

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thousands of dollars in gift certificates to local nonprofits, churches, clubs, PTAs, civic groups and more to support their local community, Walsh said.

“We appreciate the support the community has given us,” he said.

“Federal Way has been so, so supportive of us. I love the Federal Way community. I feel this is where we should be and what we should be doing to make this community the best it can be.”

The local community provides a strong customer base, although some have traveled from as far as Britsh Columbia to see Sub Zero in action.

Federal way’s Sub Zero offers event catering, a new feature of ice cream cakes with image printing and a pickup freezer so customers can skip the line when the cravings kick in.

“I want everybody that comes in to leave happier when they go out,” Walsh said. “We’re a happy place, we’re an uplifting place.”

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream is located at 31653 Pacific Highway S. in Suite A. For more information, visit www.subzeroicecream.com.

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ucked away in the urban hustle and bustle, Federal Way’s only winery is carving out a niche — one grape, one vine and one acre at a time.

Vilnis Kleper, who had previously only enjoyed wine as a consumer, decided Abbe Vineyard and Winery would be his “retirement” venture after a successful career as a civil engineer.

He and his wife, Guna Kleper, a retired pharmacist, have partnered with sommelier Dainis Svarcs on what has become a labor of love.

“Seven and a half acres takes a bit of work,” Vilnis Kleper said of the vineyard on S. 373rd St. between Enchanted Parkway and Pacific Highway. “I never thought a vineyard was that labor intensive.”

Kleper said he relies a great deal on Svarcs, a vintner with almost 20 years of experience in the industry.

“He knows his wines,” Kleper said. “And he has the palate, and he has the nose.”

Kleper and Svarcs joined forces in 2009 when they planted their first chardonnay grapes at the estate.

They started with three acres and then added another acre and a half. Although they do have some sauvignon blanc plants, they primarily grow chardonnay and pinot noir grapes, which Svarcs said is strategic because if the microclimate in Federal Way does not generate enough heat, the partners can turn the fermented juice into sparkling wine.

Abbe Winery is a little different than other small-scale wineries. Kleper and Svarcs do everything onsite from growing the grapes to harvesting, fermenting and — after Svarcs decides a wine is ready — bottling.

“Many wineries don’t even grow their own product,” Svarcs said. “There are very

few of us who grow our own grapes in the Puget Sound. Not only are we in the cellar working on our product, we’re also in the field making sure the plants are doing what they are supposed to do.”

Abbe Vineyard and Winery also purchases red grapes from a few established Eastern Washington vineyards for its blends, and has at least a dozen grape varietals in oak and stainless steel barrels.

Currently, the winery has vintages dating back about four years. The winemaking process is labor intensive and time consuming. Svarcs said it takes about five years before grapes can be harvested for wine. The first, second and third leaves — as each crop is called — are just to get the grapes established. By the fourth leaf, Svarcs said he can usually start to see quality grapes.

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BPA TRAIL BETWEEN S. 324TH STREET AND MADRONA PARK Natural area and parking, ADA access.

Total of 3.6 miles of paved pathway. Phase 1: 1-mile trail from Celebration Park to First Avenue. Phase 2: 0.95-mile trail from First Avenue to King County Aquatic Center.

Phase 3: 1.4-mile trail from Southwest Campus Drive to South 356th Street. Phase 4: 0.25-mile trail from S. 356th to Madrona Park playground.

CELEBRATION PARK 1095 S. 324TH ST. Picnic and play area, parking, restrooms and walking trail, 83.5 acres, children’s play structure, four lighted baseball fields, four lighted soccer fields, trails and pathways connecting to the BPA Trails System.

DUMAS BAY CENTRE PARK 3200 SW DASH POINT ROAD Natural area, parking, picnic area, restrooms and walking trail, 12 acres.

Dumas Bay Centre features the Knutzen Family Theater, a retreat and meeting center, as well as a park with beautiful views of the Puget Sound and Maury Island. This is a passive park, and games and athletics are prohibited.

POPULAR PARKS SACAJAWEA PARK 1401 S. DASH POINT ROAD Parking and picnic area, restrooms and walking trail, 18 acres. Children’s play structure, football field, 440-yard track, soccer field, pathways, tennis court, two lighted baseball fields.

TOWN SQUARE PARK 31600 PETE VON REICHBAUER WAY S. Children’s play area, basketball court, plenty of parking, picnic area, restrooms and seasonal splash park. Hours: Dawn to dusk. Contact 253-835-6910.

SAGHALIE PARK 33914 19TH AVE. SW Parking, picnic and play area, restrooms and walking trail, 16.4 acres. Basketball court, children’s play structure, 440-yard track, lighted soccer field, lighted football field, pathways, sand volleyball, two lighted baseball fields, two tennis courts.

WEST HYLEBOS WETLANDS PARK 411 S. 348TH ST. Parking, picnic area, restrooms and walking trail, 120 acres, ADA access bike rack. Park features a large trail network through a large wetland system. Pets and bicycles are not allowed in the park or on the boardwalk.

STEEL LAKE PARK 2410 S. 312TH ST. Natural area, restrooms and walking trail, 52 acres, 100 parking stalls. Beach, children’s play structure, concession building, five picnic areas (call 253-8356964 for reservations), horseshoe pits, skateboard park across the street, open lawn areas, sand volleyball pit, swimming.

WEST CAMPUS TRAIL BETWEEN THE BPA TRAIL AND S. 320TH ST. Natural area and walking trail, 1.04 miles, ADA access.

DUMAS BAY SANCTUARY 30844 44TH AVE. SW Beach, natural and picnic area, parking, restrooms and walking trail, 19.55 acres.

Sandy beachfront of Puget Sound and interpretive signs for the large heron rookery located in the greenbelts.

FRENCH LAKE PARK 31531 FIRST AVE. S. Natural and picnic area, parking, and walking trail, 10 acres, off-leash dog park and open lawn area.

HYLEBOS BLUEBERRY FARM 630 SW 356TH ST. Undeveloped natural and picnic area, parking. Five acres.

LAKOTA PARK 31334 SW DASH POINT ROAD Natural area, parking and restrooms, 28.2 acres. Baseball field, softball field, soccer field, 440-yard track.

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GARDENS GALORE POWELLSWOOD GARDEN Spread across three acres and nestled against another 35 acres of native successional forest, PowellsWood Garden, 430 S. Dash Point Road, has cobblestone walking paths, a winding stream and a pond that blends gently into the forest and ravines of Redondo’s historic upper Cold Creek watershed. A conservatorystyle Garden Room is available to rent for business meetings, weddings, photos, classes, reunions and other events. The garden is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 to Oct. 31. General admission is free for members or $7 for adults, $5 for youth 6-18 and free for children 5 and younger. The garden also hosts an annual Storytelling Festival featuring the best storytellers from around the globe. For more information about the site’s gardens and events, visit powellswood.org.

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RHODODENDRON SPECIES BOTANICAL GARDEN More than 10,000 rhododendrons grow in the woodland setting at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, which covers 22 acres with over 2,100 forms of approximately 600 species including non-hardy and tropical species. There are also numerous companion plantings of ferns, primroses, irises, heathers, maples, magnolias, conifers and many other exotic plants.

The rhododendrons bloom beginning in January, with peak bloom typically occurring mid-March through mid-May. There is always something in bloom at the garden. The Victorian Stumpery is filled with a variety of ferns and other plants and can be best enjoyed spring through fall. The Rutherford Conservatory is filled with hundreds of tropical plants set next to waterfalls, a stream and boulders. Flowers are in bloom throughout the year in the conservatory, so there is always something to see. The garden is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Self-guided and guided tours are available. Visitors can get a quick overview of the garden in an hour, but serious plant and garden enthusiasts will want to spend more time. Tour groups must be scheduled in advance. To schedule a tour group, call 253-8384646 ext. 140. The garden is located at 2525 S. 336th St. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.

General admission is $8 per person, $5 for seniors and students with school ID. Children 12 and younger, school groups with ID, active duty and retired military personnel, members and current Weyerhaeuser employees are free. For more information about the garden, visit www.rhodygarden.org.

PACIFIC BONSAI MUSEUM The Pacific Bonsai Museum displays 60 of the 150 bonsai trees that comprise its collection, making it the most geographically diverse collection in the United States. With a deep commitment to free access for all, the museum welcomes 30,000 visitors a year. The museum offers 30-minute private guided tours to groups of 10 or more Tuesdays through Fridays.

A private tour is $5 per person, with a $50 minimum. Free public tours are offered at 1 p.m. Sundays. The Weyerhaeuser Company, which built and owned the campus that houses the museum, opened the bonsai collection in 1989 during the Washington State Centennial. The Pacific Bonsai Museum was established as a nonprofit organization in late 2013. The museum is located at 2515 S. 336th St. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

March to September the third Thursday of the month. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. General admission is by donation. For more information, visit pacificbonsaimuseum.org.

Vibrant flowers at Powellswood Garden. Photo courtesy of Shelley Pauls

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DIVERSE FEDERAL WAY FARE EAST INDIA GRILL Every dish is a feast in itself at East India Grill.

India food gets it character taste and aroma from the country’s vast reservoir of spices. Those spices can be adjusted to the individual palate for patrons at East India Grill.

Enjoy appetizers such as Dahi Bhalla, a golden fried lentil batter, dipped in homemade yogurt, sweet and tangy tamarind and cilantro; cuisine from the Tandoor (an oven made of earth, heated by charcoal fire); East India Grill specialties such as a rack of lamb; a variety of entrees and a weekday lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Signature, handmade dishes include Dungeness crab cakes, crawfish chowder, BBQ baby back pork ribs, fresh grilled salmon, shrimp, a variety of specialty salads, hubcap burgers and more.

The Federal Way location is at 34902 Pacific Highway S. For more information, visit https://www.jimmymacsroadhouse.

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The restaurant features a delicious blend of Pacific Northwest and old world flavors, including popular pastas, fresh British Columbia salmon, crispy thin crust pizzas, juicy burgers and much more.

Mama Stortini’s is located at 1911 S. 320th St. in Federal Way. For more information, visit www.mamastortinis. com.

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MI BELLA HONDURAS Owner Wendy Suazo immigrated to the U.S. from Honduras when she was 16.

She sold baleadas frmo a street cart in the Bronx until she made enough money to buy Mi Bella Honduras in Federal way.

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She brings home cooking, including oxtail, tortillas, fried plantains and more.

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Veteran restaurateur Roger Stilson brought his popular Mama Stortini’s Restaurant and Bar to Federal Way in May. Mama Stortini’s menu of authentic Italian and Northwest flavors is already proving to be popular at the bustling

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Mi Bella Honduras in Federal Way offers homecooked magic in everything from oxtail and tortillas to fried plantains. Courtesy photo

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Mama Stortini’s Restaurant and Bar opened in May in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

Topokki Pocha is located at 2200 S. 320th St. For more information, call 206-651-7793.

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BIG ISLAND FLAVOR FOUND IN FEDERAL WAY Big Island Poke satisfies Federal Way’s cravings with second location

By Olivia Sullivan osullivan@fedwaymirror.com The popularity wave of poke has hit Federal Way. Big Island Poke, owned by Jaydean Gabriel, recently opened a second restaurant location in Federal Way; the first location is housed in Renton.

Poke (pronounced “po-kay”) is a Hawaiian word meaning “to slice” or cut into pieces. The dish consists of marinated raw fish, diced and cubed with rice, veggies and other mixings.

Federal Way’s seemingly untouched market, and taste palate, of poke was one of the main reasons to open up another small business shop, Gabriel said.

“Before Renton, I wanted to come here,” he said. “I wanted to stay away from Seattle, and there’s no poke in Federal Way.” While various restaurants offer poke as a side dish or appetizer, Big Island Poke is one of the only restaurants dedicated solely to poke in Federal Way. Born on the Big Island of Hawaii, Gabriel brings the authenticity of flavor to his meals.

“We couldn’t keep our door closed,” Gabriel said about Renton’s business upon opening in 2016. “It was overwhelming. I did not expect it to be like that at all.”

Federal Way’s poke spot has been open since January, but in striking contrast, business at the restaurant has been “tough,” Gabriel said.

Consulting with owners of surrounding shops, the winter months prove to be trying times for all businesses in Twin Lakes Village, he said.

“Our Renton location is still producing well,” he said. “Here … I think people are still trying to figure out what it is.”

The Federal Way shop is tucked along the strip mall in Twin Lakes, which isn’t

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as visible as Renton’s prime location along Rainier Avenue, Gabriel said.

“I knew that coming in,” he said. “What I go by is if you have good food, [customers] are going to come no matter where you’re at.”

Gabriel discovered the power of poke in 2014.

After working at Sim Muna dishes up authentic poke at Federal Way’s Big Island Poke. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo an automotive shop for years, the field didn’t fuel his passion island helps him craft his line-up of poke anymore, so Gabriel switched to a tastier options: ahi tuna, salmon, octopus, industry. imitation crab and more.

On a visit to California years ago, Gabriel found his inspiration. It seemed as though poke was found on every block in Los Angeles, so Gabriel decided to jump the poke wave before it hit the Pacific Northwest.

“I was tired of getting my hands dirty,” he joked. “I love food, I look cooking, and there was no poke at the time in the Washington area.”

Gabriel, along with his lifelong friend and business partner, opened a food truck called People of the Chubbs that serves poke among other Asian-HawaiianMexican fusion dishes, he said.

“It bugged me, there was nothing authentic,” he said. “There were all these chains that were just mixing fish. I’m from Hawaii so poke, to me, is pretty simple.”

Opposed to chain restaurants, Big Island Poke focuses on marinating, allowing the fish to soak up all the flavors — a process that takes more time but yields better taste, Gabriel said.

Big Island Poke also imports a few ingredients from Hawaii such as limu (seaweed), an important ingredient to the locals due to the health benefits, he said.

“I did this just to give everyone a taste of what I think traditional poke is.”

In Hawaii, the day’s batch of poke is made fresh and when it runs out, it’s out.

The business game plan changes on the mainland though, Gabriel said. He includes various side options and has turned his restaurants into more of a make-your-own-bowl, fast casual-style establishment.

“Every day gets better,” he said.

“We see new people and we see return customers; we’re showing progress.”

People of the Chubbs food truck can be found at community street fair or food events, such as the Bite of Seattle and Taste of Tacoma. Big Island Poke is located at 2128 SW 336th St. For more information, visit bigislandpokeinc.com.

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FEDERAL WAY FARMERS MARKET 1928 S COMMONS (SW PARKING LOT)

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BRANCHES GARDEN CENTER 3909 S 320TH ST, AUBURN

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CITY PARKS & TRAILS Adelaide Park

30619 16th Ave SW

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Alderbrook Park

32730 17th Ave SW

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Alderdale Park

2700 SW 340th Pl

BPA Trail

1100 S 324th St

Cedar Grove Park

S 333rd St & 24th Ave S

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Celebration Park

1095 S 324th St

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Coronado Park

2501 SW 349th Pl.

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Dash Point Highlands Park

5300 SW 324th Pl.

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Dash Point State Park

3045 SW Dash Point Rd

Dumas Bay Centre Park

3200 SW Dash Point Rd

Dumas Bay Sanctuary Park

30844 44th Ave SW

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English Gardens Park

1210 SW 333rd St

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French Lake Dog Park

31531 1st Ave S

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Heritage Woods Park

28200 24th Pl. 630 SW 356th St

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Hylebos Blueberry Farm

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Lake Grove Park

833 SW 308th St

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Lake Kilarney Park

3500 Weyerhaeuser Wy

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Lakota Park

31334 SW Dash Point Rd

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Laurelwood Park

23rd Ave S & S 292nd St

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Madrona Park

SW 356th & 15th Ave SW

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Mirror Lake Park

915 S 315th St

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Olympic View Park

29th Ave SW & SW 330th Ave

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Palisades Park

5039 SW Dash Point Rd

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Sacajawea Park

1401 S Dash Point Rd

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Saghalie Park

33914 19th Ave SW

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Steel Lake Park

2410 S 312th St

SW 312th Sports Courts

SW 312th St & 11th Ave SW

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Town Square Park

31620 Pete von Reichbauer Way S.

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Wedgewood Park

3913 SW 337th St

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West Campus Trail

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West Hylebos Wetlands Park

411 S 348th St

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Wildwood Park

2315 S 300th St

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Winco Park

SW Campus Dr

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FEDERAL WAY RHYTHM & BREWS FESTIVAL RETURNS IN 2019

The 2019 Federal Way Rhythm & Brews Festival will run from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 20. A festive afternoon and evening of music, food and drink, the third annual event will be held at Town Square Park, 31600 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Presented by the Federal Way Symphony, the festival will feature three local bands this year: Lost and Found, Mark Hurwitz and Gin Creek, and Kristi Lynn.

Over 30 brews, local wine, spirits and cider will be available for tasting. Food trucks, including Pecos Pit barbecue, will provide delicious eats and local craft vendors will sell their wares.

Advance tickets are $25; $30 day of festival. Designated driver tickets are available for $12. Tickets are available now at FWBrews.com.

Lost and Found will perform at the Rhythm and Brews event.

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Rhythm and Brews is a 21 and older event and no pets are allowed at the park. Free parking is available at the transit center garage.

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The Federal Way Lions Club is excited to help host this event for the first time ever in Federal Way on June 21 Come June 21, all of Federal Way will be moving to music.

For the first time in the city, the Federal Way Lions Club has worked to bring Make Music here to get community members involved in different forms of music, from playing recorders to learning guitar to dancing.

Way’s first ever Make Music Federal Way, with events like drum circles, community sing-alongs, and make-your-own-instrument workshops.

There will be events for all ages throughout the day, Barber said.

Janine Barber and Dorothy Burt, with the Federal Way Lions Club, said they are excited to see their hard work pay off when this event finally begins.

The Lions Club wanted to ensure this event showcased the diversity already present in the Federal Way community, with organizations like Peleese Siva, which aims to reduce youth inequality in disadvantaged communities.

Town Square Park and both public libraries are going to hold events during Federal

Gaylen Floy with the South Sound Council of the Blind will also be teaching blues

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Barber said the Lions Club was just awarded a $1,500 4Culture grant for the event, which they are using to bring a videographer here to capture the first of what they hope to become an annual event.

“It’s like Woodstock is coming to Federal Way,” Barber chuckled.

According to Barber, New York has graciously offered to donate 40 harmonicas and drumsticks to Federal Way for the event.

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PAEC SETS THE STAGE FOR ARTS The Performing Arts and Event Center is a multipurpose venue that will accommodate theatrical, musical, dance and spoken word.

The PAEC opened in August 2017 as the premier South King

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County center for arts and entertainment. The 716-seat, two-tiered theatre hosts a variety of national performers, community events and education programs for all ages. Located just 20 minutes south of SeaTac, the venue is perfect for business, educational, and private events including full-service trade shows, corporate trainings, conventions, meetings, and banquets.

The PAEC is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. in Federal Way, across South 316th Street from Town Square Park.

The PAEC provides ample parking, including ADA and Low Emissions vehicle spaces.

The PAEC features five resident arts organizations, including the Federal Way Chorale, the Federal Way Symphony, the Federal Way Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Harmony Kings and Jet Cities Chorus.

For more information about upcoming events, contact the Box Office at 253-835-7010, or visit fwpaec.org.

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center’s two-tiered theatre is a dramatic mix of natural wood and red-painted walls; laser cut bamboo panels wrap the auditorium seating area, capable of hosting an audience of 716. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center

The box office is located just inside te main entrance to PAEC and to the right. Their hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

EXPLORING FEDERAL WAY ARTS CENTERSTAGE THEATRE Believing that theatre is an agent of challenge, change, and education, Centerstage Theatre presents and produces quality performances to enhance the lives of people and communities in Western Washington.

Centerstage Theatre aspires to be a leading theatre in the Puget Sound region, with a reputation for innovative,

accomplished productions of popular work and for new work with the widest possible audience appeal.

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FEDERAL WAY HARMONY KINGS For over 50 years the Federal Way Harmony Kings have been performing tight four-part harmony throughout the South Puget Sound. From civic events to birthdays, from sporting events to singing valentines, you can always count on the Harmony Kings to provide a quality and fun musical experience.

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ROSEBUD CHILDREN’S THEATRE CONSERVATORY Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conservatory is a local children’s and community theatre company for everyone.

Performance camps are held every summer for ages 4-7, 8-12 and 13-20. Community theatre is held every fall with performances in December. Rosebud also offers theatrical workshops for youth of all ages. Learn more at rosebudctc.org.

THE FEDERAL WAY CHORALE The Federal Way Chorale, the premier regional choir in the Puget Sound, will warm the coldest ears with topnotch singing at its winter and spring concerts. Learn more at www.fwchorale.com.

THE FEDERAL WAY SYMPHONY Now beginning its 36th season, Federal Way Symphony is a paid, professional orchestra under the direction of Maestro A. Brian Davenport, its Music Director. Each year, the Symphony presents a season concert series, featuring music from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern periods, as well as

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special concerts and events: jazz, popular, choral, holiday and educational programs.

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THE FEDERAL WAY YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Federal Way Youth Symphony Orchestra cultivates and produces fine young musicians. The orchestra encourages students to develop their musical talents and leadership skills, as they enjoy diverse genres of music.

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THE JET CITIES CHORUS Jet Cities Chorus members are women from all walks of life, of all ages, and from all over the greater Seattle/Tacoma area.

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TRAFFIC GRAFFICS BRIGHTEN CITY STREETS Nearly 30 colorful utility box art displays decorate the city

By Olivia Sullivan osullivan@fedwaymirror.com other forms of graffiti. “If it makes you smile, then it has done its job.”

Next time you’re sitting at a stoplight in Federal Way, you may find fireworks, colorful dogs donning sunglasses, or you could be looking into the eyes of Sasquatch.

The Federal Way Arts Commission is behind the city’s vinyl-wrapped utility box murals, deemed “Traffic Graffics.” These public art displays can be found on most intersection street corners throughout the city.

Hershman’s favorite is the Sasquatch-themed utility box

by Margie Sheeley, which stares at the traffic whizzing by near South 352nd and Pacific Highway, because “the Sasquatch is right there in plain sight. That’s the point, you just have to look.”

The Sasquatch-themed utility box sits on the corner of S 352nd and Pacific Highway 99 in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Arts Commission

Former Arts Commission board chair Gary Gillespie launched the Utility Box Art Pilot Program in 2014 after he first saw the idea demonstrated in California; more research showed utility box painting was happening all over the country.

“It made it look like the community cared,” Gillespie recalled.

Since then, nearly 30 utility boxes in Federal Way have been transformed into works of art.

One utility box near the Federal Way Transit Center commemorates the Seattle Seahawks football team. The most recent utility box art installation was designed by Decatur High School student Samantha Mendoza-Rojas whose “Starry Night” artwork conveys childhood, imagination and wonder.

There are some guidelines for the art displays: the designs have to be colorful, bold and fun pieces. And they must be noticeable, even when driving past at 40 miles an hour, said Dan Hershman, current chair of the Federal Way Arts Commission.

Traffic Graffics are placed in busy, high-visibility areas with clear views from as many angles as possible,

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Hershman said.

The core downtown is a hub for the Traffic Graffics, trickling down Pacific Highway, 320th, and along 1st Avenue in Federal Way. Once a location is picked and a theme is chosen, then the Arts Commission calls for artists to submit designs. The Traffic Graffics committee will review the submissions and select a winner. Graphics are then digitally printed on vinyl wraps, sized to fit the specific utility box.

“It really turns a drab and dreary intersection into something fun and lively,” Hershman said, adding that the boxes also discourage tagging or

It just makes living in Federal Way a little more fun and a lot more interesting, he said.

“You’re living in the world of art without even thinking about it,” Hershman said. “You’re enjoying an aesthetic in your everyday experience.”

The Traffic Graffic committee is calling for artists to submit their designs to fit the upcoming utility box design theme of cats.

If you’d like to submit, applications and more information can be found on the Federal Way Arts Commission website.

Dan Hershman, left, stands with Decatur High School student Samantha Mendoza-Rojas, right, at the unveiling of her art piece on the corner of South 320th Street and 11 Place South in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Arts Commission

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FOREVER INKED IN FEDERAL WAY

Federal Way tattoo artist Jess Locke talks about why this art form is her favorite

By Haley Donwerth hdonwerth@fedwaymirror.com Tattooing is one of the more controversial forms of art still around today, because it’s art applied directly to your skin.

It’s art that you carry around with you forever, which is exactly why Jess Locke loves it so much.

She’s been a tattoo artist with Art Labs in Federal Way for five years now, and tattooing her art on her clients is her favorite thing about her career.

It’s the most intimate form of art out there, she said.

“It didn’t matter how long I spent on a painting, it’s not as meaningful as something

that’s actually attached to you, and the thought that someone could have that sort of resonance with an art piece of mine was really moving for me.”

It’s difficult to not form a connection with the person you are tattooing.

“I started getting tattooed, and then I just fell in love with the entire process, and how close you get to the ink that’s on your skin.”

“I always knew I wanted to do art, I just wasn’t sure how that was going to play out.”

Art Labs is a great place to get your own piece of forever art in Federal Way. The tattoo studio is located at 30919 Pacific Highway S.

Locke also loves dinosaurs, so before tattooing stole her heart, she was studying to become a paleontologist.

She never lost her love for art, though.

One of the art pieces by Jess Locke at Art Labs Tattoo Studio. Photo courtesy of Jess Locke Tattoos.

SOUTH KING TOOL LIBRARY OPENING SOON

By Olivia Sullivan osullivan@fedwaymirror.com The South King Tool Library is coming to Federal Way. Operation of the tool library is similar to that of a traditional book library. Upon signing up for a membership with donation of a small annual fee, people may check out up to five tools for one week at a time.

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SKTL has partnered with various organizations in Federal Way and the surrounding area, including Shelley Pauls’s “We Love Our City” nonprofit.

Library completion is set for June and the library will be open Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m at 1700 S. 340th St. For more information or to get involved, visit southkingtools.org.

The South King Tool Library aims to empower residents, especially those in marginalized groups such as women or minorities, by providing resources and knowledge about repairs and waste reduction, said Larry Todd, executive director of the South King Tool Library.

“It’s intimidating to go after this big endeavour,” said board member Amanda Miller. “We’re doing something that has literally never been done before, that’s why it’s hard.”

But on the other hand, this do-it-yourself attitude is the exact belief they hope to bring to Federal Way, she said.

The South King Tool Library is set to open this June.

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