Federal Way Community Calendar | March 14 edition

St. Patrick’s Day Flag Raising: The Irish flag will fly at noon on March 17 at City Hall, located at 33325 8th Ave. S. in Federal Way.

By Mirror Staff • March 14, 2025 7:00 am
On March 12, the Federal Way Mirror hosted an open house to celebrate the Best of Federal Way winners. Visitors to the Mirror office participated in a contest to name this dragon made of newspapers. The winning name is PRESSton. Photo by Bruce Honda
On March 12, the Federal Way Mirror hosted an open house to celebrate the Best of Federal Way winners. Visitors to the Mirror office participated in a contest to name this dragon made of newspapers. The winning name is PRESSton. Photo by Bruce Honda

Plant stewards: The Native Plant Stewardship Program educates community volunteers about the region’s native plants and plant communities, and teaches how to use this knowledge to protect and restore Washington’s natural ecosystems. Several work parties are scheduled in Federal Way. The next work party begins at 9 a.m. March 15 at Steel Lake Park on South 312th St. Other work parties will be April 4 at Celebration Park and April 19 again at the Steel Lake Annex. Visit www.wnps.org/events to learn more.

Mending Fair: The Refugee Artisan Initiative is offering free mending for up to two articles of clothing that need to be repaired from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 16, at the Federal Way Library located at 34200 1st Way S. in Federal Way

St. Patrick’s Day Flag Raising: The Irish flag will fly at noon on March 17 at City Hall, located at 33325 8th Ave. S. in Federal Way. Performances by bagpipers and Rich Finn of the Vox Hiberniae Voice of the Irish will add to the festivities and two local community members will be honored for their contributions.

City Council Meeting: 6:30 p.m. March 18 in the council chambers (upstairs and to the left) at City Hall, located at 33325 8th Ave. S.

College night for Pasifika students and families: From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 20, stop by the Hub: Federal Way Higher Education Center to get information on financial aid, student life and more. The Hub is located at 1615 S. 325th St. in Federal Way.

Cleared for Takeoff – Breaking Barriers for Youth in Aviation: Teen author and pilot Ishitha Arekapudi will discuss her new book and share strategies for navigating flight training, accessing scholarships and building mentorship connections in aviation and aerospace careers from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 22 at the Federal Way Library, located at 34200 1st Way S. in Federal Way.

March of Diapers Drive: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 22 at Fred Meyer, located at 33702 21st Ave. SW in Federal Way.

FW Pride Fundraiser: Have some fun and help raise funds for the Federal Way Pride celebration at Drag Bingo from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 at the Kent Eagles located at 2505 S 252nd St in Kent.

Coffee and Conversation with City Council and School Board: On March 22, join the Federal Way City Council and the Federal Way School Board for Coffee and Conversation. The event will be held at Ebony & Ivory Coffee from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All members of the public are welcome to come and share a cup of coffee and conversation in this open house-style meeting. Doors open at 10 a.m. for you to bring your questions, concerns, and thoughts for the Council and School Board to hear. We will be collecting donations of personal hygiene items to restock the closet items at FWPS schools 33930 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way.

Free Fix-It Event: Bring your damaged furniture, broken small household items, dull knives and torn clothing between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 29 to the South King Tool Library located at 1700 S. 340th St. in Federal Way. View the full details at federalwaywa.gov/recycling.

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