Back to School Block Party: From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7, head to the Federal Way Memorial Stadium for an event featuring backpack giveaways, free haircuts, resource fairs, food, entertainment and more. Hosted by Phenomenal She, Game of Life Mentoring and Jesse Johnson.
Hot off the presses – evening edition: The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at Poverty Bay Café for informal conversation, coffee, beer, wine and appetizers. You’ll be able to 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.
Community Litter Pickup: Join the Stand Up Federal Way community group to help clean up trash near the Hylebos wetland. Meet at 9 a.m. Sept. 14. Park at 35400 1st Avenue S.
Camp Kilworth Cleanup: Volunteer opportunity from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Camp Kilworth to help prepare for the upcoming Annual Meeting of the FW Historical Society. Camp Kilworth is located at 30900 50th Ave. SW, Federal Way.
Shredding, Appliance and Tire Recycling: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at the South King Tool Library located at 1700 S. 340th Street. More details available online.
FW City Council meeting: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 in the council chambers (upstairs and to the left) at City Hall (33325 8th Ave. S.).
Senior Commission Connection: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 18. Meet your Senior Commission members and enjoy a light lunch. This event is free and takes place at the Federal Way Community Center (Community Room A) at 876 S. 333rd Street.
Coffee Shop Town Hall: Council members and school board members will be ready to sit down with community members at 10 a.m. Sept. 21 at Poverty Bay Cafe, located at 1108 S. 322nd Place in Federal Way, north of Celebration Park. Donations are being collected of hygiene items for Communities in Schools.
Line dance for the soul w/ Royal Woman: From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21, head to the Trap Lab for a night of footwork and fun to learn a variety of steps and styles you can show off at your next gathering. Sips and snacks will be available. Learn more at the Trap Lab’s website.
Annual Meeting of FW Historical Society: From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21, head over to the newly revitalized Camp Kilworth to hear an update on Camp Kilworth and enjoy music. Camp Kilworth is located at 30900 50th Ave. SW, Federal Way. Contact fwcontactus@gmail.com for more information.
Masters of Hawaiian Music: At 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, featuring George Kahumoku Jr., Led Kaapana and Jeff Peterson. The PAEC is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. in Federal Way.
Pasifika Community Summit: Free community event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28. The event is open to all Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander community members and families who currently reside in King County. The Pasifika Community Summit is your chance to spend a day in community with food, fun, and the opportunity to share your voice, your ideas, and give input into what our community needs, while helping us plan for our next 5 years. Lunch, childcare, and Pacific Island language interpretation will be available at no cost. Location: 30611 16th Ave. S., Federal Way.
Valley Cities Fundraiser Breakfast: Providing Pathways to Recovery on Thursday, October 3, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Join the Valley Cities annual fundraiser breakfast to support pathways to recovery for King County clients. The breakfast will take place at the Staybridge Suites Federal Way, 32124 25th Avenue South, #Building 1 Federal Way.
Candidate Forum: Hear directly from 30th Legislative District state representative candidates in the Mirror’s annual nonpartisan candidate forum at 6 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Federal Way Community Center. This year, it will be cohosted by the Mirror and Mujer al Volante. Simultaneous translation will be provided in six languages and free childcare and snacks will be provided. Questions? Email editor@fedwaymirror.com.
Pumpkin Plunge: The first Pumpkin Plunge will be Oct. 19 at the Federal Way Community Center. Enjoy a unique pumpkin picking experience in the pools. Swim around with your pumpkins and take one home afterward. Each participant will choose a floating pumpkin from the pool. Children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult. Federal Way Community Center is located at 876 S.333rd St., Federal Way.
Fall Foliage Festival at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden: Enjoy a rainbow of colors and bushels of fun at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden’s Fall Foliage Festival Oct. 26-27. The large collection of Japanese maples, deciduous azaleas and other deciduous species never fails to produce a huge range of bright colors right before winter. Your last chance for outdoor color until next spring.
