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FWPS scholars and staff celebrate reading

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Photos courtesy of Centerstage. The cast of “Spider’s Web” answers student questions about the performance they did as part of the Page to Stage program.

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Centerstage’s Page to Stage program makes theatre more accessible

Five years ago, the program was just an idea to give free tickets to high school students.

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror. Three youth leaders from the African Young Dreamers Empowerment Project International (AYDEPI) speak at the organization’s Winter Ball in December 2023. AYDEPI is sponsoring an upcoming Black History Event on Feb. 24 at the same location.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 23 edition

From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 24, Federal Way High School will host a Black History Month…

Students get ready to perform Sebae, a deep bow, wishing elders Happy New Year at the Korean School on Feb. 10. Photos by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 16 edition

The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at Poverty Bay…

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Centerstage Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s “Spider’s Web”

“Spider’s Web” runs through Feb. 18.

Jonathan Verbiscar and wife Lori Kline at the Fred Meyer where they now work together. Jonathan is the first graduate from FUSION’s new job skills program, which helped him secure his job and find more stability for the couple and their daughter. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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New training program creates another path toward stability

Federal Way’s FUSION connects clients with job skills that help them rise above homelessness.

Voiceover actor Kat Cressida will visit Auburn at Unlock the Con on Feb. 17-18 for meet and greets, an exclusive dinner with a Q&A panel and a Sunday “Brunch with the Bride.” (Courtesy photo)

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Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet and greet in Auburn

Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17…

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell speaks at the 2023 State of the City Address. (File photo)

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 9 edition

Mayor’s State of the City Address is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 15.

Voiceover actor Kat Cressida will visit Auburn at Unlock the Con on Feb. 17-18 for meet and greets, an exclusive dinner with a Q&A panel and a Sunday “Brunch with the Bride.” (Courtesy photo)

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Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet and greet in Auburn

Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17…

Mirror file photo Federal Way Municipal Court Judge David Larson was the keynote speaker at the Federal Way Mirror’s monthly Hot off the Presses gathering Dec. 19, 2023, at Poverty Bay Cafe. Larson detailed how he works to save youthful offenders before they spiral into the criminal justice system. The Mirror’s next Hot off the Presses event is at 1 p.m. Feb. 20.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 2 edition

Mayor’s State of the City Address is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 15.

Alex Poorman works on a comic book during the zine class that he started creating during ComiCon last year. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Self-publish, laser engrave or 3D print at the Federal Way Library

The MakerSpace at the Federal Way library, 34200 1st Way South, celebrated its one-year anniversary in September 2023.

At its meeting Jan. 16, the Federal Way City Council shared a proclamation designating Jan. 13, 2024, as “Korean American Day.” (Photo courtesy of David Solano/City of Federal Way)

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 26 edition

Mayor’s State of the City Address is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 15.

Danielle McFarlane in her colorful office at Twin Lakes Elementary. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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Twin Lakes Elementary’s family liaison goes above and beyond

Danielle McFarlane is The Mirror’s Hometown Hero for the month of January.

A ukulele jam group meets Sundays at Cafe Noir in Federal Way. (File photo)

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Mid-Jan. 2024 edition | Federal Way Community Calendar

Ukulele jam: Join the group at Cafe Noir in Federal Way as they learn and play together from…

Youth shared their favorite quotes by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as part of the event at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. this year. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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Federal Way celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

See photos from the Jan. 15 event held at the Performing Arts and Event Center.

MLK Jr. Event begins at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. (File photo)

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Mid-Jan. 2024 edition | Federal Way Community Calendar

The free MLK Jr. Event begins at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at the Federal Way Performing Arts…

Singers, students, steppers, speakers and more filled the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center with the lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan 14, 2023. This year’s MLK Celebration is slated for Jan. 15. (File photo)

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Jan. 2024 and more | Federal Way Community Calendar

MLK Jr. Event begins at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event…

The Seattle Dykes on Bikes at the 2023 Making Strides of Seattle breast cancer walk. Courtesy photo.

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Lesbian motorcycle club offers community and security

Membership continues to grow for the first Washington state chapter of Dykes on Bikes.

hoto by Bruce Honda Mayor Jim Ferrell poses with Linda Kochmar, Susan Honda and Jack Walsh, who were all re-elected to their previous positions on the Federal Way City Council in November 2023. P

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January 2024 events | Federal Way Community Calendar

• Scouting for Trees: Register now to have your Christmas trees picked up between 10 a.m. and 2…

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KCLS releases best books list of 2023

Librarians are always reading — here’s their top picks for this year.