Federal Way and the Korean community will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Korean Community Quarterly Meeting with a meeting open to the public. The banquet portion of the celebration is closed to the public as of Sept. 8.

The event will take place from 6:30-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21 at the new Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S.

The quarterly meetings bring the city’s departmental news and updates directly to the Korean community. It represents the history of unique engagement between the city and its Korean residents, according to a city press release.

“Our city is proud of its diversity and our special relationship with our large Korean population,” Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell said in the press release. “I am gratified that this anniversary celebration will be among the first events to be held in our brand new Performing Arts and Event Center.” For more information, contact Mike Park at 206-335-2479, or email mpark18@hotmail.com.