New business licenses: The City of Federal Way issued 39 new or renewed business licenses in September. The businesses offer cleaning, legal, accounting, beauty, technology, fitness, food and construction services, among others.

Evening Magazine: More than 100 Federal Way businesses have been nominated in the Evening Magazine Best of Western Washington competition. To see which businesses have been nominated and to place a vote, visit http://best.king5.com.

Costume swap: Gaia’s World Fun Center will host a costume swap from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Federal Way Farmers Market, 1928 S. Commons. Adults and children are encouraged to bring their gently used costumes and exchange them for another gently used costume for free. The swap saves money and is environmentally friendly.