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District 30 State Sen. Claire Wilson speaks June 5 at the Federal Way Senior Advisory Commission’s “Senior Connections” event. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Sen. Wilson talks new legislation with Senior Advisory Commission

Wilson covered a range of topics such as new pursuit laws, incarceration recidivism, mental and behavioral health, and…

Like other school community gardens, this one features vegetable plants and flowers as well as some native plants. At the grand opening, community members got to put their creative touch on stones in the community garden. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Community gardens flourish at Federal Way schools

Twin Lakes Elementary celebrates new garden.

Fava bean and vegetable soup. Courtesy photo

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Fava bean and vegetable soup | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

The Arts Explosion event returned for the second year May 31-June 2, featuring a juried art contest and more. Pictured: Art filled the lobby of the Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Arts Explosion returns to Federal Way for second year

The Arts Explosion event returned for the second year May 31-June 2, featuring a juried art contest and…

The Federal Way Youth Symphony held a fundraiser for scholarships June 1 at the Performing Arts and Event Center. Photos by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | June 7 edition

Coming up: The Federal Way Mirror’s Hot off the Presses event will be held the evening of June…

Members of the Marine Hills Garden club and Shelley Pauls of We Love Our City stand near the lush blueberry bushes at the Hylebos Blueberry Farm Park in Federal Way. Both organizations have been vital to the park’s restoration. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Volunteers help Hylebos Blueberry Farm Park bear fruit

“We stood at the edge of the blueberry farm, looking at the just mass of blackberry bushes, we…

“Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith” runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, May 24 through June 16. Courtesy photo

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Centerstage Theatre presents ‘Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith’

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Antipasto salad. Courtesy photo

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Antipasto salad | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

Frank Fields was honored at the recent MLK Day Event in Federal Way by being selected to hold a community torch. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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Hometown Hero: Federal Way man enjoys being a community advocate

“Every job I ever had, I’ve always got to be an advocate of some sort,” says Frank Fields.

The South King Tool Library Rain Garden Work Party and Volunteer Appreciation was held Friday and Saturday (May 24-25), dodging wind and rain. Volunteers were happy with goodies such as oatmeal and fruit cookies, Earl Grey tea cupcakes, homemade breads and more. Photos by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 31 edition

Coming up: The Arts Explosion Festival is back for round two this year from May 29 to June…

Photo by Robert Whale/Sound Publishing Deb Thomas of Auburn.

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‘It’s a chance to thank all of those who came before me’

U.S. Air Force veteran and Auburn resident reflects on her service.

Steve Largent (left) and Steve Raible having a conversation at the Scholar-Athlete Breakfast. Photo By Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Seahawks legends inspire South King County youth at breakfast

Pete von Reichbauer hosts annual Scholar-Athlete Breakfast featuring Steve Largent and Steve Raible.

Senior Health Fair on May 16 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo By Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Senior Advisory Commission hosts second Senior Health Fair

Around 60 vendors and 200 people gathered at the Federal Way PAEC.

Seniors using tech. Photo via Pexels

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Commission member wants to help seniors embrace the internet

Reynolds, in his 70s, said he’s a big supporter of people using the internet and wants to help…

The Thomas Jefferson High School band, Federal Way Police Department motorcycle and bike patrol, Mayor Jim Ferrell, and Federal Way City Councilmembers Susan Honda and Jack Walsh joined the coaches and swim team captains in the annual Marine Hills Pool Opening Parade on May 18. Photos by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 24 edition

Coming up: The Arts Explosion Festival is back for round two this year from May 29 to June…

Assistant Instructor Ken Dawe demonstrates how close you should stay to your buddy as a member of the Community Emergency Response Team when responding to a disaster. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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If disaster strikes, these citizens will be ready

Federal Way’s emergency preparedness courses teach life-saving skills.

Strawberry and red spinach salad. Courtesy photo

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Strawberry and red spinach salad | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

Federal Way City Councilmember Susan Honda tours a mobile library May 11 at the annual Touch-A-Truck event at the Federal Way Community Center. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 17 edition

The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 1-2:30 p.m. May 21 at Poverty Bay…

Centerstage Theatre presents “Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith.” Courtesy image

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Centerstage presents ‘Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith’

The show runs May 24 through June 16 in Federal Way.

Over 200 people attended the free clothing swap at the South King Tool Library on May 4 in Federal Way. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 10 edition

Coming up this weekend: FW Farmers Market opening, BonsaiFEST and more.