Alice Childress wrote “Trouble in Mind.” Courtesy image

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Centerstage’s “Trouble in Mind” masterfully shows a timeless script

The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., through April 20.

Tammy Dziak. Courtesy photo.

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Social isolation and chronic loneliness in the elderly | Guest column

As the global population ages, social isolation and chronic loneliness among the elderly have emerged as pressing public…

Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
Vicky Foreman.

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Meet Federal Way Senior Commission member Vicky Foreman

Her main interests as a commission member are promoting senior fitness and helping seniors deal with grief.

The Coffee with City Council and School Board event was well attended on Saturday, March 22, at the Ebony and Ivory Cafe. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 28 edition

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course: Registration is open.

The Fusion Art Gallery was a new addition this year, part of the Art in STEAM. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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STEAM Exploration Night brings people together to explore the future

Federal Way Public Schools reports that more than 4,000 attended this year’s event.

On March 12, the Federal Way Mirror hosted an open house to celebrate the Best of Federal Way winners. Visitors to the Mirror office participated in a contest to name this dragon made of newspapers. The winning name is PRESSton. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 21 edition

March of Diapers Drive: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 22 at Fred Meyer, located at 33702…

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Two shows coming to Centerstage Theatre

There’s also a new Community Engagement and Education Director.

On March 12, the Federal Way Mirror hosted an open house to celebrate the Best of Federal Way winners. Visitors to the Mirror office participated in a contest to name this dragon made of newspapers. The winning name is PRESSton. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 14 edition

St. Patrick’s Day Flag Raising: The Irish flag will fly at noon on March 17 at City Hall,…

Lamont Styles guides a barber student in finishing up a free haircut for a customer. Life’s Styles offers free haircuts to give back to the community and help students get in plenty of practice. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Mirror’s Hometown Hero of the Year: Lamont Styles

Lamont Styles has created a platform for positive change through a barber school in Federal Way.

Master Gardeners Jim and Donna Cox teach community members how to trim blueberry bushes at this free event on Saturday, March 1. Photo by Shelley Pauls

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FW volunteers learn how to prune community blueberry bushes

Before the Hylebos blueberry bushes can bear their best berries, their branches need to be trimmed to support…

This year’s Best of Federal Way event will instead be an open house at the Federal Way Mirror office. The event runs 3:30 to 6 p.m. March 12 at 909 S. 336th St., #105. Drop by anytime.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 7 edition

Dear Federal Way community, there has been a change in this year’s Best of Federal Way celebration. The…

Tammy Dziak. Courtesy photo.

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Understanding ageism and how to fight back

Fact: As of 2020, Baby Boomers made up approximately 21% of Washington state’s population.

Debbie Harvey. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Meet Debbie Harvey: Founding Senior Commission member

She wanted to start the Federal Way Senior Commission so seniors could have a voice and be seen,…

Kristin Jarangue is the Clinical Services Manager at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health at the St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Hometown Hero: Healthcare manager breaks barriers in Federal Way

Kristin Jarangue began as a volunteer but stopped at nothing to provide quality service to the Federal Way…

Members of the Connections Church giving out food in 2022. Photo courtesy of Connections Church

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Connections Church starting small but with big impact

The church works with homeless, refugees and youth.

Best of Federal Way 2025: The Mirror is hosting the annual Best of Federal Way celebration on March 12 at the Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 336th St.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 21 edition

Best of Federal Way 2025: The Mirror is hosting the annual Best of Federal Way celebration on March…

Charlene Honda at the Day of Remembrance on Feb. 8, 2025, at the Washington State Fairgrounds. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way woman recalls her time in a concentration camp

“It’s good for people to hear what happened so that it never happens again.”

Photos by Bruce Honda
The Federal Way Mirror’s Hot off the Presses on Feb. 11 featured local speakers and community members at Poverty Bay Cafe in partnership with FUSION. Pictured: Anthony Buccieri of the Historical Society of Federal Way, Amanda Miller of the South King Tool Library (and other organizations), Keelin Everly-Lang of the Federal Way Mirror and Melissa Hamilton of Kiwanis and other community organizations.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 14 edition

Bowling for Bloodworks: The Rotary Club of Federal Way is hosting a bowling fundraiser with food, music, prizes…

A scene from Centerstage Theatre's production of “Miss Holmes.” Courtesy photo

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Centerstage’s ‘Miss Holmes’ presents the classic literary detective with a twist

“Miss Holmes” runs through Feb. 23. Performances take place on Friday evenings, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

Students in the Air Force JROTC program at Todd Beamer practice with drones for an upcoming competition in a new program. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Career and Technical Education classes focus on the future

Biotech, Air Force JROTC and automotive courses prepare FWPS students for careers.