Holiday Tree and Light Recycling Event: The Boy Scouts of America and the City of Federal Way will host their annual holiday tree and light recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 at Celebration Park at 1095 South 324th St in Federal Way. Lights can be dropped off along with three trees per person at the drop-off location. Trees with any ornaments, lights, flocking, tinsel, stands, debris, etc., will not be accepted.
Intro to Laser Cutting using Glowforge: Learn how to use the Glowforge Laser Printer. In this class, get the basics of using the Glowforge app to cut, score and engrave designs, discuss materials and more at the Federal Way library. Class is in session on from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Jan. 9 at the library located at 34200 1st Way S. in Federal Way.
Federal Way Public Schools Board Meeting: The next school board meeting is coming up at 6 p.m. Jan. 14 at Green Gables Elementary located at 32607 47th Ave. SW in Federal Way.
Hot off the Presses: The Federal Way Mirror invites the public to join the newspaper staff from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at Poverty Bay Café for informal conversation, coffee, beer, wine and appetizers. People can ask the newspaper staff about their work or talk about issues affecting the region, such as homelessness, addiction and development, all while supporting a local business and the work of nonprofit FUSION to serve families in need. Poverty Bay Café is located at 1108 S. 322nd Place in Federal Way, north of Celebration Park.
Neo Soul Vibe Bingo: At 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at PYC Sweets and Wine Bar, 32925 1st Ave. S., Suite S, in Federal Way, Vibe Bingo has teamed up with PYC Sweets and Wine Bar, a Black-owned women led treasure, to bring the ultimate Neo Soul Edition of Vibe Bingo. Space is limited, tickets available for purchase. Call 253-617-4799.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration: Celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 25 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. This year’s theme is “The Next Generation of the Dream” and will include speakers, performances and opportunities to connect. The main event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. then an opportunity to network witn nonprofits will run from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Pressure Washer Workshop: Learn how to use pressure washers efficiently to clean outdoor surfaces without harsh chemicals. This class will also cover safety tips and maintenance practices from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 22 at the South King Tool Library, 1700 S. 340th St., Federal Way.
Federal Way Symphony Presents “Big Band Concert I”: At 7 p.m. Jan. 25, enjoy a performance by the FW Symphony at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South in Federal Way. Visit fwpaec.org for tickets.
Let’s Create! An Interactive Content Creation Workshop: For people who are interested in content creation, this free event is from 12: 30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at Keller Williams Realty Puget Sound, 33434 8th Avenue South, Federal Way. The workshop will focus on preparing for and filming video, editing, posting strategies, scripting and more.
State of the City Address: Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell’s annual State of the City Address will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South. The event is free and open to the public.
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