Cliff Bolstead line dances with a group of senior citizens Monday at the Federal Way Community Center. Bolstead and his wife regularly attend the line dancing class and have also tried tai chi for seniors.

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For Federal Way seniors, active living is healthy living

It’s mid-afternoon and a boisterous group of senior citizens are boot scootin’ at the community center. Participants are…

David Shannon as Ren and Marissa Mavaega as Ariel are seen in rehearsal for the Decatur Theatre Company production of “Footloose.”

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The Decatur High School Theatre Company will perform the musical “Footloose” at 7 p.m. April 22, 23, 24,…

Backstage at Centerstage’s “Enchanted April.”

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Behind the curtain: ‘Enchanted April’ at Centerstage Theatre

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Backstage at Centerstage’s “Enchanted April.”

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As I sit quietly in the theater, I hear the humming of subdued conversation. The patrons quietly thumb…

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Buds and Blooms spring garden festival returns Mother’s Day weekend

PowellsWood is a three-acre private garden owned and operated Monte Powell. The Federal Way resident looks forward to…

Advancing Youth Leadership’s class of 2010 recently removed ivy from Dumas Bay in Federal Way

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Advancing Youth Leadership class of 2010 plants green ideas in Federal Way

Every year, the current Advancing Leadership Youth (ALY) class works on a project that will have lasting effects…

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AmeriCorps leads Earth Day celebration April 23

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the Federal Way Public Schools AmeriCorps Team will partner…

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Tip-A-Cop fundraiser April 17 benefits Special Olympics

The annual Red Robin statewide Tip-A-Cop fundraiser will be from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday April 17, at…

Beverly Bowman

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Sisters split $2.9 million lottery prize; winning ticket purchased at Auburn gas station

Last week, Beverly Bowman bought a $2 lottery ticket. The Federal Way resident stopped by a Fred Meyer…

Megan Johnson and her mother

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Federal Way’s Megan Johnson among top youth volunteers in state

From staff reports: Megan Johnson of Federal Way, a senior at Highline CHOICE Academy in Burien, will be…

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Accordion maestro Murl Allen Sanders: Free live jazz April 25

The sultry strains of jazz will be getting a twainy twist this weekend as famed accordion Murl Allen…

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Earth Day 2010: Opportunities to make a difference in Federal Way

Earth Day event April 24: Friends of the Hylebos and Federal Way will host an Earth Day celebration…

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Organics: Back to the basics

Twenty years ago, organic gardening or organic foods brought to mind thoughts of hippies getting in touch with…

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Rock concert benefits children of slain Lakewood woman

Northwest musicians will rock a Lakewood casino April 10 during a benefit show to support the family of…

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Battle of the Books returns to Federal Way

There’s a decade-long battle brewing. The 10th annual Battle of the Books will be take place 7 p.m.…

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Divorce and young children | Dr. Gray

Divorce creates large changes and emotional turmoil in a young child’s life. Change — positive or negative —…

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Breakfast for Kids: April 7 at Emerald Downs

The 18th annual charity breakfast benefits the Federal Way and Auburn Boys and Girls Clubs as well as…

The sixth annual Sweets for Success Dessert Benefit and Auction will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. April 30 at Todd Beamer High School

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Sweets for Success: Sweet relief for students who need help

Got a sweet tooth? AmeriCorps has the cure. The annual Sweets for Success raises money for scholarships that…

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AAUW: Women who help women break barriers

Despite major social progress since 1881, women are still the minority in certain fields of math and science.…

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Meeting basic needs of Federal Way residents

From staff reports: An exploratory meeting about how the community can cooperate to meet residents’ basic needs, such…