FW City Council Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4 in the council chambers (upstairs and to the left) at City Hall, located at 33325 8th Ave. S.

Free Tax Help: Free individualized tax preparation assistance will be provided by trained AARP volunteers between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Federal Way 320th Library at 848 S. 320th St. in Federal Way. There are no age or income limits. Register online at www.aarp.org/money or by calling 253-237-4406.

Galentine’s Paint N Sip: Wear your favorite hat and boots for a cowgirl themed paint and sip event from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8 at at PYC Sweets and Wine Bar located at 32925 1st Ave. S., Suite S, 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. Feb. 11 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 South 322nd Place in Federal Way, north of Celebration Park.

FWPS School Board: School board meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at Evergreen Middle School located at 26812 40th Avenue South, Building A, in Kent.

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.

Valentine’s Day “We Go Together” party: Doors open at 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at this Valentine’s Day party in Federal Way, located at 2316 SW 336th St., #C5. Presented by Frank Gittens and La Sistas, this event will feature live music from DJ Kure, delicious food, and amazing company. Tickets will be available at the door.

Valentine’s Day Dance Studio Open House: Arthur Murray Dance Studio is holding a fun and romantic evening of dancing and mingling at their open house starting at 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at 32724 Pacific Highway South in Federal Way. Learn more by calling 253-785-3654.

Besties and Boards: Join the Trap Lab and Charcuterie Chicc for a Galentine’s Vibe from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Build charcuterie boards, play games, win prizes and enjoy music at the Trap Lab Studio, located at 1646 SW Dash Point Road, Suite A, Federal Way. Buy tickets online at traplabstudio.com/upcoming-events.

City Council Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 in the council chambers (upstairs and to the left) at City Hall, located at 33325 8th Ave. S.

Food Preservation Workshop: Free workshop presented by Federal Way Public Works at 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Federal Way Community Center located at 876 S. 333rd Street in Federal Way.

Recycling Drive-Thru: Recycle your foam packing materials, plastic bags, plastic wrap and plastic films and get your paper shredding done for free from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 22 at Poverty Bay Cafe located at 1108 S. 322nd Place in Federal Way.

Sleeping Beauty by the Grand Kyiv Ballet: A performance of “Sleeping Beauty” is coming up at 4 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South. “Sleeping Beauty” is a three-act ballet extravaganza based on Charles Perrault’s fairy tale of the same name. Visit fwpaec.org for tickets.

Cirque Kalabante – Afrique en Cirque: At 4 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South. Visit fwpaec.org for tickets.

Blueberry Pruning Seminar: Learn to prune blueberry bushes in this free seminar from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 1 at the Hylebos Blueberry Farm located at 630 S. 356th St. in Federal Way.

Family Prom: From 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 1 at the Federal Way Community Center located at 876 South 333rd Street. Get ready for a magical evening on the new twist on the beloved Sweetheart Ball. This special event is designed for children and their beloved adult heroes to share a night full of fun and memories. Dance the night away and enjoy light refreshments. Semi-formal and/or superhero attire encouraged. Visit itallhappenshere.org or call 253-835-6900.

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