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Angel Vue shows off one of the flower bouquets for sale at her storefront at last year’s Federal Way Farmers Market. File photo

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Federal Way Farmers Market ready for 21st season

Opening day festivities begin at 10 a.m. May 11.

A conceptual image of the Hanwoori Garden. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way Korean American Association celebrates 15 years

Hanwoori Garden set to open in September.

The mystical Himalayan blue poppy, Meconopsis. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Spring blooms create colorful landscapes at Rhody Garden

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way boasts over 700 varieties of rhododendrons.

Federal Way High School hosted the Chopped Charity Challenge fundraising event April 26. The chefs had 30 minutes to pull together a special meal with the mystery ingredients that comes with the Bridging A Gap (BAG) program. The FWHS Culinary class fed an awesome dinner to the large crowd of supporters. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 3 edition

Coming up: I’m Hooked Fishing Event, FW Farmers Market opening weekend and more.

Playwright and Federal Way Public Academy student Alinea Kirshenbaum plays Marjorie Moss in her new musical “Catch Me If You Can” (on far right of photo). Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Federal Way teen debuts her new musical ‘Catch Me If You Can’

Federal Way Public Academy student has been working on the show for the past year.

Artist Dick Ode said he has enjoyed working with wood since he was a young, and used it as a way to pass the time while traveling for work. This wooden ball and cube were whittled at the same time from the same solid block. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Village Green artists invite you to Art Stroll

“It’s an opportunity for residents here to show that they are something other than a person who has…

Annette Petrovich and Linda Whipple play pickleball at the Federal Way Community Center. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Seniors stay fit by playing pickleball

Federal Way Community Center also hosts a women’s league called Sweet Pickles.

Sania Leuelu is the Hometown Hero of the month for creating a place to build community and make safe and supportive places for youth to grow through the love of rugby in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Rugby program lifts up local Pacific Islander community

Sania Leuelu is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for April.

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer honored Terrell Dorsey for his work with youth in Auburn through his program titled Unleash The Brilliance. The event with municipal leaders was held April 24 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. The mission of Unleash The Brilliance is to help youth reduce at-risk behaviors, increase school attendance, and raise graduation rates. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Unleash The Brilliance founder honored

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer honored Terrell Dorsey for his work with youth in Auburn through his…

Participants fish from the dock at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way. File photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 26 edition

I’m Hooked Fishing Event: From 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4, head to Steel Lake Park to…

The 3rd annual Vaisakhi Celebration at Khalsa Gurmat Center on Saturday, April 13. 7,000 to 9,000 people were expected from throughout the state. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 19 edition

From 9 a.m. to noon April 20, choose a location to volunteer at a park in Federal Way.

Volunteers work at Brooklake Blueberry Farm in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 12 edition

The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 1-2:30 p.m. April 16 at Poverty Bay…

Many people preparing to pray for Eid al-Fitr inside Pabla Punjabi Palace, 2020 S. 314th St., Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/ The Mirror

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Nearly 1,500 celebrate end of Ramadan in Federal Way

April 10 marked Eid al-Fitr with treats, prayer and fellowship.

Children play games in the children’s tent at the Chand Raat Mela on April 9 at the Islamic Center of Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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‘Night of the new moon’ festivities held closer to home

Islamic Center of Federal Way hopes to host the event again next year.

The musical “First Date” runs through April 21. Performances occur Friday evenings, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons at the Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way. Photos provided by Centerstage

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Go on a ‘First Date’ filled with music, dance and laughter

See the show at Centerstage Theatre through April 21.

Sewing machines were available at Saturday’s event to help mend clothing in need of repair. Photo by Bruce Honda

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South King Tool Library hosts Repair Cafe

Lamps and vacuums were a popular repair request, and sewing machines were kept busy too, mending well-loved clothing.

Kids run to find Easter eggs at the Light of Christ Community Garden Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 5 edition

FUSION Boutique Celebrates 10 years: At 11 a.m. April 13, celebrate some longtime volunteers and 10 years of…

After three hours of food and conversation, guests and hosts of the Iftar dinner hosted at Veritas Church by the Al-Ma’idah Initiative pose together for a photo at the end of the evening. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Ramadan builds unlikely bonds in Federal Way

Community dinners after sunset break down barriers while breaking fasts.

Photos by Bruce Honda
A musical addition to the Federal Way Lions Club’s 70th Anniversary event on March 23, 2024.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 29 edition

A free community Easter egg hunt is at 10 a.m. March 30 at the ballpark behind The Church…

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Juan L. Juarez Ramos at the State Capitol in Olympia, where he served as a page for the 30th District.

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Hometown Hero: FW student gets busy building a brighter future

Juan L. Juarez Ramos focuses on civic engagement in his beloved community.