Federal Way Farmers Market: Open 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall in Federal Way in the south parking lot along South 324th Street and Pacific Highway.

Mending Fair: Bring your items in need of mending from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 to the Federal Way Library on 34200 1st Way S. to get them fixed for free. At the heart of the Mending Fair is the Refugee Artisan Initiative, a local nonprofit empowering refugee and immigrant women through skilled, income-generating work. The event is put on in partnership between that organization, the library system and the City of Federal Way. Registration is recommended. Please select either the 12-2 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. timeslot at https://uqr.to/mending. Walk-in will be welcome as space allows.

Confidence in the Community – free haircuts: Building Beyond Communities is partnering with Paul Mitchell the School in Federal Way to offer 20 free haircuts to community members starting at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 22. Pre-registration is required. Reach out to Jaylene.Berry@outlook.com or Vicky@promotoresnetwork.org for more information.

Financial Literacy Classes: The City of Federal Way is partnering with community volunteers and the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University to offer the Bob Towne Financial Literacy Program, a free nine-week course teaching financial skills for Federal Way residents. The classes will be held every Thursday from Sept. 25 through Nov. 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Federal Way Community Center. The class is limited to 40 participants. Free child care is available for class participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Civic Education and Voter Registration Trainings: Participants at this workshop will learn the legislative process in Washington state, and explore the importance of citizen participation through history and recent bills. Led by system-impacted facilitators, the program centers on BIPOC and incarcerated perspectives, making civic education inclusive, empowering and healing-focused. There are three upcoming opportunities: 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at 32275 32nd Ave. S. in Federal Way, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 29 virtually, and from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 30 also at 32275 32nd Ave. S. The event is hosted by Look 2 Justice, Disability Rights Washington, Black Equality Coalition, AYDEPI and Build 2 Lead. Reach out to kj@look2justice.org with questions and register online.

Taste of Federal Way: Try tasty bites from local favorites and support a local nonprofit at the annual event from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Commons Mall.

Free Drive Thru Recycling: Bring up to three large appliances to recycle and/or small to medium sized electronics, as well as all your sensitive documents to shred from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at the South King Tool Library, located at 1700 S. 340th St. in Federal Way.

Branch Out at Pacific Bonsai Museum: Pacific Bonsai Museum’s Board of Directors is hosting a fundraiser for the museum from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 28. Enjoy stunning bonsai, hear live entertainment including local jazz singer Greta Matassa and Arx Duo, a performance marimba group and cheers to new friends with delicious bites and libations, all in celebration of Pacific Bonsai Museum, located at 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S. in Federal Way.

Coffee with a Cop: Meet your Federal Way Police officers in a relaxed setting (no speeches, no agenda, just community) from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Oct. 2 at Chick-fil-A, located at 32023 Pacific Highway S. in Federal Way.

Fall Festival: Join the Performing Arts and Event Center for its Fall Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 4. There will be live music, bounce house, fun and games, and local vendors showcasing their crafts and offering food for purchase. Families can also enjoy a variety of craft opportunities, participate in our community art project, and sit for a screening of Disney’s “Coco” in the theater at the PAEC, located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. in Federal Way.

Troop 361 Open House: Boy Scout Troop 361 has been serving the youth of Federal Way, Fife, Milton and NE Tacoma since 1989. Learn more at their upcoming open house from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Steele Lake Grange located at 2902 S. 298th St. in Federal Way.

City Council: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in the council chambers (upstairs and to the left) at City Hall, located at 33325 8th Ave. S.

Creating Generational Greatness: Build 2 Lead is hosting an event for young entrepreneurs and professionals from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Family Life Center located at 32275 32nd Ave. S. in Federal Way. The event will feature networking opportunities, workshops, food, raffles and more.

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