January 2024 events | Federal Way Community Calendar

By Mirror Staff • December 29, 2023 9:00 am
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
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

• Scouting for Trees: Register now to have your Christmas trees picked up between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 3. Dropoff is also available on Jan. 6 and Jan. 7 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Celebration Park. Bring your Christmas tree and any broken or unusable holiday lights to the local Boy Scouts. They will make sure the trees are composted and the lights are recycled so your holiday celebrations don’t add to the landfill. Celebration Park is located at 1095 S. 324th St., Federal Way.

• Baby and Young Toddler Story Time: Every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the library located at 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way.

• Dance Dance Resolutions Open House: Join Arthur Murray Dance Studio for an open house from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Jan. 12. Get ready to groove into the new year where you can get a jump start on your dance goals! Located at 32724 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way.

• Ukulele jam: Join the group at Cafe Noir in Federal Way as they learn and play together from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. every Sunday. No matter your skill level, anyone who wants to can pick a song to lead, or just follow along. “We’ll walk through the song with that song’s leader demonstrating the chords and strum or picking patterns. Once we all have it down, we’ll jam!” All levels of players are welcome. Even if you are new to ukulele, or have been playing for years, the sessions are just about learning and having fun together. Cafe Noir is located at 33304 Pacific Hwy South, Suite 301, Federal Way.

• Curiosity Club: Come for fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) projects. The same program will be offered twice, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., and is for ages 6 to 12. Event is at the Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St.

• Kids’ DIY-U Workshop – My First DIY Toolbox: This Kids Toolbox Workshop will have your little helper eager to tag along on your next home improvement project on Jan. 20. Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by one our Red Vest experts are held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in-store only. If you are unable to attend during your selected timeslot, your kit may be given away to walk-ins starting at 1 p.m. the day of the workshop. Register online at www.lowes.com/events/register/my-first-diy-toolbox. Lowe’s is located at 35425 Enchanted Parkway South in Federal Way.