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The Marine Hills Swim & Tennis Club celebrated their 60th season May 20 during their annual parade. The event marks the opening of the club, located at 600 S 302nd St, Federal Way.

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FW Youth Symphony annual concert (June 3): The performance will be 4 p.m. at the PAEC. Tickets are…

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Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting.

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Will Iam Tongi win it all? Decatur student competes this Sunday at ‘Idol’ grand finale

Only one episode left for local singer and guitarist

Photo courtesy of the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

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Blue poppies return to Federal Way with art, food and live music

Rare Himalayan flowers, local artists’ market, savory eats, live classical performances and more at Federal Way’s Rhody Garden…

The Federal Way Farmers Market is back from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. Saturdays, starting May 13, at the south parking lot of The Commons mall. The opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m. May 13 with Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and local dignitaries, high school bands and vendor recognition. Special Mother’s Day festivities on opening day include fresh flower bouquets, a photo booth, massages and manicures, and treat bags available for moms. For kids, face painting and an activity booth to make Mother’s Day cards will be available. Pictured: Flowers at the Federal Way Farmers Market in 2019. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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May events | Federal Way Community Calendar

The Federal Way Farmers Market is back from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. every Saturday through the end…

Grover Underwood (Joseph Flores), Percy Jackson (Drake Hedrick) and Annabeth Chase (Cam Morse) encounter the many dead spirits of the Underworld. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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‘The Lightning Thief’ brings an Olympus-size story to a new stage

Thomas Jefferson High School production concludes May 12-14.

The Decatur High School jazz band hosts its annual big band showcase Saturday, featuring the Lakota and Decatur jazz bands and guest trumpeter William Ward. The event is free, but donations are encouraged. There will also be an auction. Doors open 6 p.m. March 25. The high school is located at 2800 SW 320th St., Federal Way. Pictured: The drummer and bassists in Jeff Chang’s early-morning jazz band practice the morning of Jan. 18. Alex Bruell/The Mirror

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Decatur High jazz band hosts big band showcase Saturday

Event is free but donations are encouraged.

Neil Hubbard and two of the three present members of the Puget Sound Firefighters Pipes and Drums perform prior to the St. Patrick’s Day ceremony. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way raises the Irish flag

City held its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

The Anton Schwartz Quintet, with special guest Russell Ferrante, performs at the Marine View Church “Jazz Live” concert. Photo courtesy Jim Foster.

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Live jazz concerts returning to Dash Point area church

Marine View Church is resurrecting its free live jazz sessions at the church, featuring local and international acts…

More than a dozen people plunged into the chilly waters of the Puget Sound on Saturday, March 10, for the Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club Polar Bear Plunge. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Swimmers get frosty at annual Polar Bear Plunge

Spring officially starts next week, and the swimmers of the Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club — as…

Alinea Kirshenbaum, in the black-and-white striped shirt, debuted her musical “City of Lights” this month at the Federal Way Public Academy. Photos taken and shared by Valerie Bradshaw, FWPA Office Manager / Registrar.

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Federal Way Public Academy students perform original musical

It’s a story of friendship, dreams and finding yourself in an unfamiliar place — but this musical was…

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Colie Brooks at work learning how to integrate wing flaps into her landing procedure on a simulator at the GRC Aviation Center.

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Careers take flight at Green River College’s aviation program

For much of the flight from the Renton Airport over South King County and back early Friday afternoon,…

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Well-fed in Federal Way: Tamale Pie

Recipe of the week is a classic comfort food.

High Priest Kalu and High Preistess Syleena “Call The Corners,” a small ritual where a candle is lit at each direction of the Earth as the elements of each direction is called upon. Here they call on the guardian of the watchtower of the South, represented by red which symbolizes fire. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Yule in the PNW: How witches, pagans, Wiccans celebrate winter holidays

Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, which has been celebrated for thousands of years all…

Hilde at her 103rd birthday party. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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Lessons from Hilde, who fled Nazi Germany for a better life

Here’s a few things my great-aunt would have liked you to know.

Diabetes. (Credit: Pixabay/stevepb)

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Understanding diabetes beyond National Diabetes Awareness Month

“We’ve been trying to educate people and treat people for many years,” said Andrew Thurman, MD.

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Well-Fed in Federal Way: Baked Apple-Fig Fritters

Recipe of the week is a perfect treat for apple season.

Photos by Alex Bruell/The Mirror

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Federal Way Farmers Market celebrates end of season with Halloween costume contest

Costumes, spooks and treats marked the close of the 2022 season.

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Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Butternut Pastry Bars

This week’s recipe includes butternut squash, olive oil and honey found at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

Kennedy Akinlosotu recently marked his 60th birthday with a celebration in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Millennials celebrate father’s 60th birthday in grand style

His children put on an invitation-only jubilee at the Federal Way Community Center.

The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get to know your lemons

About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.