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Federal Way's tree lighting festivities were held Dec. 2 at Town Square Park. (Photos courtesy of Bruce Honda)

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Poverty Bay Cafe Holiday Market: Join FUSION on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for…

Doug Baxter Jenkins, State Rep. Jamila Taylor, and Cynthia Ricks-Maccotan at the Boys and Girls Club of King County Great Futures Gala in 2022. Cynthia is on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of King County. Photo provided by Cynthia Ricks-Maccotan

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Hometown hero ‘is the glue that the community needs’

Cynthia Ricks-Maccotan works to reduce violence by connecting communities to the resources they need.

Photos by Bruce Honda Earth, Wind and Fire by Kalimba at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center (PAEC).

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Dec. events | Federal Way Community Calendar

Tree lighting ceremony: Free event at 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at Town Square Park. Enjoy music, cocoa and…

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror: Attendees at the Senior Commission Connection event ask questions about the Public Art in Federal Way presentation given by Vickie Chynoweth.

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Community connections for Federal Way seniors

Look out for the next Senior Advisory Commission event, which will take place on Dec. 20 in the…

The Multi-Service Center Food Bank has many other resources aside from food including toiletries, pet foods and even flowers. Volunteer Shelly Rumpf and first time volunteer and former Decatur teacher Paul Joraanstad serve their community at MSC. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Holiday giving opportunities in Federal Way

Give back and enjoy the holidays by sharing non-perishable food donations through South King Fire’s Santa Parades and…

The Aloha Kalikimaka 2023 opening ceremony. Photo by community member and photographer @t.g.koz on Instagram

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Local Hawaiian community celebrates history with fundraiser

Their goal is to “encourage public involvement through understanding and living the Hawaiian culture through music, dance, language,…

Multiple generations of the Williams family from Federal Way at Ebony Fashion Week, including founder and CEO De’Vaughnn Williams. Pictured left to right: Darryl Williams Sr, De’Arra Williams, Mycah Hopkins (front), Darryl Williams Jr, Carolyn Lockett and De’Vaughnn Williams. Photo by: Victor Jones (@genericvick)

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Federal Way local hosts fifth annual Ebony Fashion Week

See photos from the event.

A picture of Thanksgiving packages in 2022, carrying the Thanksgiving meal and additional decorations. (Photo courtesy of Ginger Seybold)

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Nonprofit spreads health, well-being and connection across King County

Full Life Care gathers community groups and volunteers to provide Thanksgiving meals to isolated seniors and caregivers.

Brooklake Church started the annual Turkey Round Up ten years ago, but the fun and holiday spirit has only grown since then. This year, Brooklake collected 66 turkeys and $775 that was distributed to community partners, Multi-Service Center, Communities In Schools and Illahee Middle School. (Photo provided by Shelley Pauls)

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Nov./Dec. events | Federal Way Community Calendar

St. Luke’s Theatre Company presents its last performances of “Cinderella” on Nov. 18 and 19.

Jakob Two Trees in Issaquah (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound

Coastal Salish tribes also embrace the project.

Volunteers got into the holiday spirit by dressing as Thanksgiving turkeys at a turkey donation event on Sunday. (Photo provided by Shelley Pauls)

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Volunteers come together for turkey and food donations

We Love Our City (a group of local churches, friends and family), South King Firefighters Foundation and community…

Volunteer Denise Ward hands a frozen chicken to a guest at the Multi-Service Center food bank. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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Holiday giving is already under way in Federal Way

There are many Federal Way organizations that are putting together food, resources, toys and more — and it…

Photo from House of Mercy website One aspect of House of Mercy’s support and recovery is the fellowship of others who are also facing similar challenges.

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Grant bolsters mission for House of Mercy in Federal Way

Charity supports recently incarcerated individuals.

Photo courtesy of Kendra Breyer / St Luke’s St. Luke’s Theatre Company presents its last performances of “Cinderella” on Nov. 18 and 19. Pictured: Prince Topher (played by Shane Welter) prepares to defend his kingdom from an attacking dragon while the apparently useless members of the regiment cower in fear behind him.

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November events | Federal Way Community Calendar

St. Luke’s Theatre Company presents its last performances of “Cinderella” on Nov. 18 and 19.

Book cover of author Carole Wagener’s book, provided by the author

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Preserving your veteran’s story

Write to preserve your veteran’s story and include some photographs. Your family might not understand now but will…

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caylen McCutcheon U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 3rd Class Stephanie Rowe, from Federal Way, Washington, refills SCBA bottles following a firefighting drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while in port at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington, Oct. 18, 2023. Nimitz is in port conducting routine operations. (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out security badges.)

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Federal Way local serves in the Navy

U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 3rd Class Stephanie Rowe, from Federal Way, Washington, refills SCBA bottles following a firefighting…

Photo Credit: Kendra Breyer St. Luke’s Theatre Company presents “Cinderella” this month. Pictured: When Lord Pinkleton (played by Carl Church, right) announces the prince is hosting a royal ball, the townspeople excitedly discuss their invitations and wonder which woman the prince will choose to be his bride.

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November happenings | Federal Way Community Calendar

St. Luke’s Theatre Company is performing “Cinderella” this month.

“O Christmas Tea” will tour Washington state, Oregon and British Columbia for the holiday season. Courtesy photo

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“O Christmas Tea” brings British humor to King County

On its latest tour, this Canadian-based holiday comedy show will play in Renton, Auburn and Federal Way.

Dale and Denise Pac in front of their family home. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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A lifesaving match made right here in Federal Way

Unlikely kidney transplant shows these high school sweethearts were meant to be together.

Photo by Bruce Honda The Federal Way Community Center’s Halloween event featured several community booths and even adults got in on the costume fun.

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Nov. events | Federal Way Community Calendar

Pictured: The Federal Way Community Center’s Halloween event featured several community booths and even adults got in on…