APRIL EVENTS

Tea and fashion: The Phi Beta Psi chapter of Gamma Delta will host a tea and fashion show starting at 11:30 a.m. April 25 at Belmor Mobile Home Park. The group supports cancer research. To learn more, call Pat Jones at (253) 561-5659.

Earth Day Fair: The King County Housing Authority Americorps team and Federal Way Public Schools Americorps team, in conjunction with Washington State Parks, are hosting a free public Earth Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24 at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines. “Be Water Wise” is the theme. E-mail saltwaterearthday@gmail.com to learn more.

Lakota Creek: A cleanup of Lakota Creek in Federal Way will run 9 a.m. to noon April 25. Meet at the Decatur High School parking lot, 2800 SW 320th St. E-mail scott.pingel@cityoffederalway.com.

Navigate the future: Highline Community College will host free public workshops at the main campus, 2400 S. 240th St., Building 99, Des Moines. Workshops include “Cover letters and resumes” from 9 to 10:30 a.m. April 21; “Tips for a successful interview,” 2 to 3:30 p.m. April 28; and “How to access unemployment benefits” from 9:30 to 11 a.m. May 5. To learn more, call (206) 878-3710, ext. 3812, or e-mail hrstaff@highline.edu.

Spring fashion show: A spring fashion show will run 6 p.m. April 24 and 1 p.m. April 25 at The Commons mall, S. 320th Street and Pacific Highway South in Federal Way. View the latest trends in spring fashion for 2009. Seeking new talent and sponsors. The event is planned, organized and coordinated by local high school students. To learn more, e-mail talent@nwcustomdesigns.com or call (206) 249-8131. Also visit www.cfpedu.org/fashion.html

Financial workshops: Woodstone Credit Union is holding a series of free financial workshops for teens. The series consists of five sessions and all participants will receive a complimentary workbook. Topics include financial planning, budgeting, investing, debt and security. The workshops continue 3:30 to 5 p.m. April 23 and May 7 at 1825 S. 316th St. in Federal Way. To register, call (253) 925-6879.

Free fishing derby: The Lions Club will hold the annual free fishing derby for youth with special needs. Event run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25 at Auburn Mill Pond Park, 600 Orvatz Road. Youth ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Fishing poles, bait and lessons available. Call Bob Darrigan at (253) 874-4282.

Clothing bank: The Federal Way Clothing Bank is in need of clothing and shoes (especially men’s). The clothing bank also needs small household items such as dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glasses, bedding, towels and small appliances. It will all go to good homes. Call Terri Turner: (253) 838-6810 Ext. 109.

Pinewood Derby: Cub Scouts Thunderbird District Pinewood Derby will be 9 a.m. April 25 at Jet Chevrolet, 35700 Enchanted Pkwy. S. in Federal Way. Check out the fastest cars with no engines. To learn more, contact Belinda Bergman at db.bergman@comcast.net.

YMCA programs: An open house for the Federal Way YMCA’s fall/summer programs will run 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 28 at Sherwood Forest Elementary School, 34600 12th Ave. S.W. To learn more, contact Amanda Sherry at (206) 947-8801.

Master Gardeners: Master Gardener Foundation of Pierce County’s annual plant sale runs 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26 at Allmendinger Hall, 2606 W. Pioneer in Puyallup. Visit www.pierce.wsu.edu/MasterGardeners or call (253) 847-7601.

MAY EVENTS

Builder Bob: Federal Way’s Home Depot will host a monthly kids workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2 at 1715 S 352nd St. Project for the month will be a wheelbarrow planter. This month, celebrate Builder Bob’s birthday. Fun and games, face painting, balloons, scavenger hunt and Dan the Lego Man will be there. Call (253) 973-0839.

Letter Carrier Food Drive: The annual Letter Carrier Food Drive will be May 9. Local proceeds will benefit the Federal Way Food Bank. To learn more, volunteer or donate, call Kevin Gottlieb at (253) 927-8101.

Family connections: A workshops titled “Taking the chore out of chores” will run 7 to 8 p.m. May 13, and “Back to basics: Family connection stimulus package” on June 10 at Wayside United Church of Christ, 2000 Dash Point Road SW, Federal Way. Cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple. To register, call (253) 838-0915 or (253) 874-2084.

Flight 93: Todd Beamer High School will host assemblies May 12 to spread awareness and draw donations for the Flight 93 National Memorial. David and Peggy Beamer, parents of Todd Beamer, will attend as well as speak at the assemblies. Todd Beamer was a passenger aboard United Airlines Flight 93 who has been called a hero for his actions in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. To learn more, contact Scott Haines at (253) 945-2780.

Foster care awareness: On May 14, Olive Crest Homes and Services for Abused Children will host a celebratory luncheon featuring an inspirational talk by foster and adoption expert Doug Sauder, author of “The One Factor.” Sauder will also honor local foster parents from Auburn, Kent and Federal Way. “The Power of One Luncheon” will run 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Truitt Building, 102 W. Main St. in Auburn. The event marks National Foster Parent Appreciation Month. Tickets are $20 each, or $160 for a table of eight. Call (425) 462-1612, Ext. 1312 or visit www.olivecrest.org.

Armed Forces: A recognition of veterans on Armed Forces Day will run 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 15 at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 500 E. Smith St., Kent. The event features a commemoration of the Korean War, the Kent Firefighters Foundation Luncheon and a presentation by a Vietnam-era sniper. To learn more, call (253) 856-5164.

Driver safety: An AARP driver safety course will run noon to 4:30 p.m. May 16-17 at Federal Way Regional Library. To register, call (253) 838-3668. Another course will run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19-20 at Village Green Retirement Campus. To register, call (253) 838-3700. Another course will run 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 20-22 at Federal Way Community Center. To register, call (253) 661-4050.

Marine Science Camp: Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center will host its free annual Summer on the Sound Marine Science Camp. Deadline to apply is May 29. Campers spend a week during the summer on Redondo Beach learning through hands-on activities about ecology, geology, oceanography, marine biology and water quality. The two camp sessions are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 20-24 for ages 7-10, and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 17-21 for ages 11-13. Visit http://flightline.highline.edu/mast/summercamp.htm or call Chris Gan at (206) 878-3710, Ext. 3695, or e-mail cgan@highline.edu.

Advancing Leadership: Applications are being accepted for the 2009-10 Advancing Leadership program. Anyone living or working in Federal Way who is interested in strengthening his or her leadership skills, developing a stronger network of local leaders in business, nonprofit and government, and becoming more involved in the community are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is Friday, May 22. Visit www.advancingleadership.org or contact Teri Hickel, Advancing Leadership Executive Director: (253) 528-0846 or (253) 838-2605 or terih@federalwaychamber.com.

Fire board in 2009: South King Fire and Rescue commissioner meetings will be 4 p.m. May 19, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 19, Nov. 17 and Dec. 17 at Station 68, 1405 SW 312th St., Federal Way.

COMING SOON

Crab Feed and Auction: The eighth annual Multi-Service Center Crab Feed and Auction will run 6 to 11 p.m. June 20 at the King County Aquatic Center, 650 SW Campus Drive, Federal Way. The signature fundraising event for Multi-Service Center and includes all-you-can-eat crab, Caesar salad, assorted pizzas, complimentary wine and beer, silent auction, raffle, table decorating contest, live auction and karaoke. Tickets are $50 per person, age 21 and over only. Contact Tricia Schug at (253) 835-7678, ext. 104, or tricias@multi-servicecenter.com.

Relay for Life: The next Relay for Life event to benefit the American Cancer Society will be July 25-26 at Saghalie Middle School in Federal Way. For details, visit www.federalwayrelay.com or e-mail Dick Mayer at rcmayer8@msn.com.