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The winning team for speed croquet in 2023 at the Federal Way Rotary Club’s annual fundraiser. Photo provided by the Federal Way Rotary Club. The club’s 2024 tournament is 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 20. For more information at www.federalwayrotary.com. Courtesy photo

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FW Rotary Club’s speed croquet tournament is July 20

Event raises money for a good cause.

Diners gather at the 2022 Salmon Bake at Steel Lake Park. File photo

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FW Kiwanis Club’s Salmon Bake returns for 68th year

Annual fundraiser is a community staple in Federal Way.

Many people donated items to the first free market. Photo provided by the Federal Way United Methodist Church

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Church brings back free market for Federal Way community

“Abundant Grace Free Market” will be held from 9 a.m. to noon July 13.

Raspberry scones with raspberry compote. Courtesy photo

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Raspberry scones with raspberry compote | 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 carnival rides at the King County Fair are always a hit. Photo by Joshua Solorzano

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King County Fair is back, and is looking to grow

The oldest fair west of the Mississippi is open for business July 11-14 at the Enumclaw Expo Center

Heaps of bright produce were on display at the Federal Way Farmers Market on Saturday, June 29. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | July 5 edition

Federal Way Farmers Market runs Saturdays through October at the Commons mall parking lot near South 324th Street…

Dancers at the AYDEPI event on June 29. Photo by Bruce Honda

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‘The Beauty of Our African Roots’

Dozens of students participate in African cultural celebration in Federal Way.

Amanda Miller, executive director of the South King Tool Library in Federal Way: “I see the potential in everything. In people, in stuff, in energy and how we use it, and whether or not we can be more efficient.” Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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South King Tool Library is selling surplus tools for fundraiser

Mark your calendar for July 20-21.

Visitors at Celebration Park celebrating the birthday of the United States at a past Federal Way Red, White and Blues Festival. File photo by Bruce Honda.

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Your guide to the 2024 Red, White and Blues Festival in Federal Way

July 4 event at Celebration Park concludes with fireworks.

Selena Taylor on the bench that honors her son Ezra Taylor, who was killed by gun violence in 2021. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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Family of gun violence victim helps community

At Midway Park in Des Moines, a bench was dedicated to the memory of Ezra Taylor, who died…

Seniors eating lunch together at the Steel Lake Presbyterian sponsored meal at the Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd St. To learn more about programs at the center, call 253-835-6900. Photo By Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Seniors enjoy another free lunch from Steel Lake Presbyterian

Once a month, the church will provide free lunch, aiding their mission to support seniors.

Vegan rum raisin ice cream. Courtesy photo

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Vegan rum raisin ice cream | Recipe of the Week

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

Jeremy Winzer at the June 21 event. Photo by Mos Photography

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Hometown Hero: Jeremy Winzer steers kids out of trouble

Progress Pushers shared presentations at City Hall about gangs, teen drug use and more.

A member of the Federal Way Lions Club at the annual Make Music Federal Way event. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | June 21 edition

Red White and Blues Festival: Celebrate the Fourth of July at Celebration Park located at 1095 South 324th…

Sweet potato bread. Courtesy photo

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Sweet potato bread | Recipe of the Week

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

At the June 14 Flag Day celebration: Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, Councilmember Susan Honda, Federal Way Chamber of Commerce President Becca Martin, Federal Way City Council President Linda Kochmar, and Soroptimist Federal Way President Amanda Miller. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way Soroptomists celebrate Flag Day for 35th year

At the June 14 Flag Day celebration at the King County Aquatic Center: Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell,…

From left: Irina Nikitina, Elna Aki, Raul Baird, Jon Harris and Kailey Harris gathered to play the bucket drums celebrating Make Music Day in 2023. Mirror file photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | June 21 edition

Make Music: Presented by the Federal Way Lions Club, join in from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. June…

No bake strawberry rhubarb crisp. Courtesy photo

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No bake strawberry rhubarb crisp | 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 Federal Way Thunder team in the Special Olympics gets ready to head into the opening ceremony on Friday, June 7, at Pacific Lutheran University. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Federal Way Thunder qualify at Special Olympics Spring Games

Special Olympics Washington held the State Spring Games from June 7 to June 9. The event brought together…

In 2023, city leaders and community members hold the Juneteenth flag outside Federal Way City Hall. File photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | June 14 edition

Juneteenth Celebration and Recognition: At noon June 18, head to City Hall to commemorate Juneteenth.