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Mayor JIM Ferrell welcoMes you to Federal way

welcoMe to Federal way!Whether you’re in town for a short stay,

recently moved here, or are a long-time resi-dent, Federal Way offers the best of Puget Sound: a family-friendly community on the shores of Puget Sound, with a rich menu of recreational and cultural activities, and easy access to regional destinations.

You’ll find plenty of fun things to do in town, starting with our first downtown park, the Town Square Park, which opens mid-July. The park will feature a picnic area and gath-

ering place, basketball courts, two full-sized chess sets, a kids maze and lots of other fun activities.

Federal Way offers a full variety of recre-ational options throughout the city, ranging from more than 1,000 acres of developed

parks, trails and open space to Washington’s only theme park, Wild Waves. Our community proudly hosts natural and bo-tanical attractions without par: the world-famous Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection and the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden on the verdant Weyerhaeuser Company campus; stunning PowellsWood Garden; Dash Point State Park, fea-turing both forested trails and saltwater beaches; the West Hylebos Wetlands Park, offering a walk through the old-growth wilderness right in the heart of the city.

Federal Way’s landscape features stunning views of Puget Sound and other iconic natural features, including snow-topped mountain ranges to the west and east. Mount Rainier, the fifth-highest mountain in the lower 48 states, dominates the skyline, rising to 14,411 feet above sea level. Mount Rain-

ier is close enough for a day trip, finishing up with dinner at one of Federal Way’s fine restaurants.

The city’s many natural attractions are complemented by superb cultural organizations and venues. With the Federal Way Symphony Orchestra, CenterStage Theatre, Federal Way Chorale, Harmony Kings, Federal Way Youth Sympho-ny, Jet Cities Chorus, and many other performance groups, residents and visitors alike enjoy first-class cultural offerings almost every week of the year.

Residents and visitors enjoy festivals reflecting the commu-nity’s diversity and cultural activities. Our annual Fourth of July Red, White and Blues Festival is the centerpiece of commu-nity activities, which also includes such events as the “Desna Cup” Slavic Cultural Festival, Summer Sounds at the Beach, the Saturday Farmers Market, the Wednesday Farmers Mar-ket at Town Square Park beginning in July, and many more.

The city is a regional hub for amateur sports, boasting the acclaimed soccer and softball complex at Celebration Park and the city’s crown jewel - the Weyerhaeuser-King County Aquatic Center, home to regional, national and international aquatics competitions since its opening for the 1990 Goodwill Games.

You’ll find a wealth of shopping options, from the central-ly-located Commons mall, to shops of every size offering a range of goods and services located throughout the city. Res-taurant fare is available in just about every cuisine imaginable, reflecting Federal Way’s diverse community and our taste in good food!

With a full range of attractions, activities, dining, shopping and beautiful neighborhoods, when you’re in Federal Way, it’s all within reach!

Jim Ferrell is mayor of federal Way. ContaCt:jim.ferrell@cityoffederalWay.com

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Fred is popping up all over town again this year with books, games and food.

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Brook Lake Community Center, West HylebosBy mirror StaFF

The city of Federal Way recently acquired the five-acre Brook Lake Community Center property, which Mayor Jim Ferrell has referred to as one of the most important remaining historical sites in Federal Way. The property, which sits on the southeast corner of the West Hylebos Wetlands Park, was donated to the city.

The historical building on the site was built in the 1920s

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as the Wagon Wheel restaurant, which, over time, became a speakeasy, a brothel and for the last seven decades the com-munity center. Brook Lake was also the site of the city’s first water district, sewer district, community club and library.

The city will work with the Historical Society of Federal Way, Friends of the Hylebos, the Federal Way school district and other organizations on the future uses of Brook Lake. The city will also preserve the building and seek historical register sta-tus.

Ferrell said the city will likely extend the West Hylebos Wet-lands boardwalk to connect the 120-acre park with Brook Lake and Blueberry Farm.

The boardwalk loops through the bog and moss-coated woods. Tens of thousands of people visit the park each year, which is considered Federal Way’s hidden jewel. The park has been recognized as one of the state’s top nature areas.

The Brook Lake Community Center is located at 726 S. 356th St., Federal Way.

West Hylebos Wetlands Park is lo-cated at 411 S. 348th St.

Federal Way has a myriad of interesting places to explore, activities to do and things to see.

But don’t take our word for it: Just ask the residents!

The Mirror asked our Facebook followers to tell us what they love about Federal Way.

Here are some of their responses:

• “I love the live sand dollars at Dash Point State Park, hearing the birds in the Hylebos and Wild Waves!”

Jeanette Brizendine-Jurgensen

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Metropolitan King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer works to make

government more accountable.Current Leadership Positions: • Chair of the Regional Policy Committee • Chair of the Government Accountability and Oversight Committee • Member of the Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee • Member of the Committee of the Whole • Member of the King County Ferry District • Member of the King County Flood Control District • Sound Transit’s Board of Directors

Previous Leadership Positions: • Chair of the Metropolitan King County Council • Chair of the Budget and Fiscal Management Committee • Washington State Senate • Chair of the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions & Insurance • Founding member, St. Francis Community Hospital Board of Trustees • Founding member, Federal Way Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors • Vice Chair of the State United States Olympic Committee of Washington • Former President of Federal Way Kiwanis

King County Councilmember Pete von ReichbauerServing the communities of Algona, Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Milton, Pacific, and unincorporated King County.

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Development & Environmental Services:206-296-6600www.kingcounty.gov/property/permitsZoning, subdividing and boundary lines, online permits, building/land use codes, Fire Marshall/burn ban information, business licenses, and CAO

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……Shopping sure to be a slam dunkBy mirror StaFF

Did you know that the Commons mall in Federal Way is tied to NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson?

The mall received an assist in 2013 from an investment company whose partners include Johnson.

L.A.-based Canyon-Johnson Urban Funds agreed to help recapitalize and renovate the shopping center, which is owned by Steadfast Companies.

The Commons mall, at 783,299 square feet, is home to more than 100 retailers, eateries and services.

The mall is located at 1928 S. Commons in Federal Way, off Interstate 5 at Exit 143. For information, call 253-275-3303.

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Whether you’re biking, hiking, running or walking your pooch, Federal Way offers many trails and parks. Here are some favorites:DASH POINT STATE PARK

Dash Point State Park is situated in the southwest quadrant of Federal Way and is a popular destination for water rec-reation. This 398-acre camping park features 3,301-feet of saltwater shoreline. The beach provides views of the Puget Sound and opportunities for sea-life study. The sandy beach at the park is a relaxing beach getaway.

The park has 114 standard campsites, one ADA standard campsite, 27 utility campsites, one year-round dump station, four restrooms and six showers.

Dash Point offers a group camp that accommodates up to 96 people. The camp includes 12 individual campsites that allow up to eight people and a small, central gathering area.

Dash Point is located at 5700 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way. For information, call 360-902-8844.

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FEDERAL WAY BPA TRAILThe 3.6 miles of paved pathway connects Celebra-

tion Park, downtown Federal Way and the southwestern neighborhoods. Near the trail’s mid-point, the West Cam-pus Trail branches off as a 1-mile spur and provides access to other neighborhoods.

The trail is located between South 324th Street and Ma-drona Park in Federal Way.

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trail, Hylebos, Celebration Park. We are fortunate to have so many places to get

outside.”Dawn Tash Coggins

“I love that I don’t really need to leave my city for anything — movie theater, the Commons mall, lakes, Dash Point State Park and plenty of great restaurants and shops.”

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CELEBRATION PARKThe 83.5-acre park includes a children’s play structure,

restroom, four lighted baseball fields and four lighted soc-cer fields. Trails and pathways also connect to the BPA Trails System.

Celebration Park is also a popular site for sledding and building snowmen in the winter.

The park is located at 1095 S. 324th St., Federal Way.

“The walk through the woods on the trail from Hoyt Road and 320th Street down to Dash Point!”

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“Federal way is a great community to raise a family

in. We have great schools and wonderful parks. My family loves to explore the West

Hylebos Wetlands and play at Celebration Park and the

Community Center.”Mayor Jim Ferrell

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STEEL LAKE PARKThis 52-acre park features 100 parking

stalls, a beach, children’s play structure, con-cession building and five picnic areas. Steel Lake Park also includes horseshoe pits across the street, open lawn areas, a sand volleyball pit and swimming.

One of the most popular features for chil-dren is a Family Funland that opens on June 20, 2014. The structure includes the Ability Whirl toy made for wheelchair-bound chil-dren, which allows them to have a merry-go-round experience with his or her caregivers.

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FRENCH LAKE DOG PARKThis 10-acre off-leash dog park includes a

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52 JEFF BURNETT - ALLSTATE 1604 SW DASH POINT RD

53 FEDERAL WAY MIRROR 31919 1ST AVE S, SUITE 101

54 FW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 31919 1ST AVE S, SUITE 202

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74 LIFE & HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC 34503 9TH AVE S

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By CARRIE RODRIGUEZ and GREG ALLMAIN Federal way mirror

Federal Way Public Schools has established a track record of innovation to ensure that each student graduates with the skills and knowledge to succeed.

The district recently made strides toward creating a “college-going culture” in its secondary schools, automatically enrolling students who pass the state’s standardized

tests in advanced academic programs. The district also pays for all students to take the PSAT, SAT and advanced program tests.

Some schools and programs within the district also serve as state models that draw students from across the district and beyond.

Decatur High School’s pre-engineering program

Washington State Superintendent Randy Dorn was at Decatur High School on June 5 to visit the school’s Project Lead the Way program, a successful and increasingly popular “pre-engineering program.”

The program is led by instructor Sean Smith, who spent most of his career in the aerospace industry, in which he helped develop the Boeing 757. Smith described the program’s rigor and the challenges it presents students.

“We have a four-year program. Introduction to Engineering and Design, Principles of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and then we have a fourth year capstone project, kind of like what you’d see in college, called Engineering Design and Development,” Smith said in an interview

during Dorn’s visit. Smith described each of the years,

saying the first year is spent on teaching students “how an engineer thinks” and all of its related processes.

“We give them a project, they have to come up with a brainstorming session, which is where they struggle the most,” Smith said. “At the start of the year, I might say, ‘I want you to come up with three ideas,’ and they have a hard time getting it done. By the end of the year, they’ll have 15, 16, 17 ideas. So it really helps them think about the creative process and problem solving on their own.”

Students spend part of the first year learning a 12-step design process, Smith added.

“They learn to get their ideas on paper, they learn how to document their ideas through sketching,” he said. “They learn about how to create blueprints and how to read them … They really get to see an idea from paper to software to real life, to see if it really does work. So they print it, and if it doesn’t work, they realize there’s … a problem.”

The printing Smith referred to is 3D printing, the innovative and disruptive technology that’s been proliferating in recent years. Smith noted that in the second-year course, one of the projects they often do is creating C02-powered race cars printed from the 3D printer.

“Second year is a lot more physics. They build bridges, they take them to failure … They also build mousetrap cars. We even do C02 cars, where they build them in Inventor and then print them off,” he said.

The third year, Smith said, is heavily focused on aerospace engineering, where students learn the physics of flight and how to create and design various components. Decatur’s program is outfitted with a wind tunnel, so once again, students are able to get that taste of real-life engineering success or failure. Students also spend part of the third year learning about rocketry as well, where students take their knowledge of flight and try to apply it to rocketry, Smith added.

He said students are currently working on “intelligent vehicles” similar to the smart cars Google is in the process of designing, manufacturing and putting on the market.

“They’re programming robots. They give [the robots] a basic foundation and it does its own thing based on the code you wrote,” he said.

Shepherd Siegel, Director of School Engagement for Alaska and Washington for Project Lead the Way, said Decatur’s program is a model of what Project Lead the

Way is all about. “Everything in this class is cross-referenced

with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards,” Siegel said. “I’m hoping that these courses will be used as the state models for cross-course equivalency, so students can get math and science credit. This [classroom] is one that really stands out. The Career and Technical Education director here, Nancy Hawkins, does a tremendous job.”

According to information provided by the district, Decatur’s program started in 2008, with two sections taught by Smith. Student demand quickly resulted in three more sections in 2009. According to Smith, the popularity of the program has continued to increase, and Decatur will be adding another class to accommodate the 140-plus students expected to enroll.

To learn more about Project Lead the Way, visit pltw.org.

Students shine at Federal Way Public Academy

“Dot, dot, dot does not mean sarcasm,” said Federal Way Public Academy English teacher Mark Klumpsenhower, as he taught a classroom of seventh graders about the use of an ellipsis on a recent afternoon. “It does not translate well into drama - if you want that, you can go online and find an emoticon. It means you left words out intentionally or you got interrupted.”

Students laughed as they took turns reading phrases on the whiteboard, including, “I am so cool” and “No … I am.”

In the hallway, a group of students in a drama class recited lines from the play “No One Calls Me Mutt Anymore,” while history students in another classroom learn about the beginnings of capitalism during a Socratic seminar.

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“People often learn about our school because they go online and see the scores,” said Kurt Lauer, who has been the school’s principal for 10 years.

Last year, for example, the school scored a first in the district: 100 percent of Federal Way Public Academy’s 10th-grade students met standard in four of five subjects; in the fifth, biology, 93.8 percent of the school’s 10th graders met standard.

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education also recognized FWPA in 2013 for overall excellence. This award goes to schools whose overall two-year test score average puts them in the top 5 percent of schools statewide.

Compared to districtwide scores across all subjects over the past four-plus years, academy students in grades six through 10 far outscored their peers.

The school provides students a rigorous, challenging academic program. The school’s mission is to provide a college preparatory curriculum for students in grades six through 10. About 300 students attend the small school each year and are placed through the Choice Enrollment program via a lottery.

But Lauer said he “rarely speaks about scores that much. I’m not a big banner waver on test scores. I want students to do well, but we want students to learn the curriculum at a deeper level.”

He said the biggest results of student success show in what students do after they graduate. About 50 percent of students go into the International Baccalaureate program at Thomas Jefferson and 30 percent go into Running Start. Some students go on to Ivy League schools, including Harvard and Yale universities.

One reason why academy students are so successful is because the school’s curriculum is focused, Lauer said, noting teachers and students “dive deeply” into subjects.

“At Federal Way Public Academy, they don’t just meet the standards - they understand the standards,” said Tina Williamson, whose children Ryan and Kelly McCandless attend the school.

Ryan, a 9th grader, struggles in math and did not pass the End of Course exam in algebra last year. But his teachers have met with him after school and during lunch to “dive deep” into algebra to ensure that he grasps the concepts.

“They just tried different approaches until he began to understand it,” Williamson said. “This year, all of a sudden, you start seeing a light going on and he’s grasping it.”

Many students also succeed because of the strong partnerships between home and school, teachers’ high expectations and the small school environment, Lauer added.

“It’s a small school and it’s able to reach more people,” said Marquis Waright, a 10th grader at the school. “We’re not bound by any age or grade barrier.”

Williamson noted the students who succeed at the academy are those who want to be there.

“It’s not just for brainiacs,” she said. “It’s the culture of this school that makes it what it is. It is a different social atmosphere, it’s a small community, it’s a family. It takes a community to raise a child and that’s the community that’s helping me to raise my children.”

She said the academy is a “hidden gem” in Federal Way.

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For those who've been to New York, think a Federal Way-sized version of Bryant Park.

"Bryant Park is really sort of a, what I've been referring to as, an urban public oasis," said Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, adding that Town Square Park will compare.

While much smaller than Central Park, Bryant Park is a refuge from the tall buildings of New York City. It's home to a large carousel, a film festival, gardens, a chess area, ping pong and a grill and cafe.

Town Square Park — the first downtown park in the history of Federal Way — will include a large grass area for picnicking, playing and gathering for concerts and other events. Picnic benches and tables will be scattered throughout as two large human-sized chess sets, accompanied by a maze and colorful labyrinth for children.

One full and two half-sized basketball courts will sit to the east and west of the large labyrinth, while an open area for a potential Farmers Market encompasses a large 15-to-20-foot tall Fraser tree for the holidays.

"I envision families and residents playing, walking and picnicking in our downtown park," Ferrell said. "When we do a Christmas tree lighting, get together for concerts or special events, this is the meeting place. This is going to be a place where people drive to instead of through."

The four-acre parcel will also include a parking lot, plenty of pedestrian access and several types of plants - Snap Dragons, Diamond Frost, and Purple Wood Sage, to name a few. A community garden, deemed a "cabbage and/or pea patch," will also be on the park grounds.

According to Ken Miller, the interim parks director with the city of Federal Way, the city has owned the park property since 2006-07.

"The idea was to get some development downtown and get some proposals," Miller said. "But in the last seven or eight years, nothing's happened. There were a few odds and ends but nothing's gone far enough

along to be built."

But the city had, and continues to have, a vision for downtown Federal Way. It was time to act.

"I've been talking about this for well over 10 years now and I'm really excited about what I think will be a watershed moment in Federal Way's history," Ferrell said. "… One of the things I've noticed in 2010 and today is the sense of center. Most cities, be it Kirkland with their waterfront park or Olympia with Sylvester, most communities have this town square park in which everything emanates out from."

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"It's something that I campaigned on in 2010 and this last [election]," he said. "This is a central component of my agenda — to activate our downtown."

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Prior to becoming an empty parking lot, it was the home of an AMC movie theater.

Not only will the park give patrons a place to come, but the city expects it will be an economic driver as well.

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The newly-approved Performing Arts and Conference Center, which will hold 700 attendees, will strategically be to the north of the park.

"I think it's going to be a vibrant downtown park," Miller said. "The idea is to make it real colorful and attractive."

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Pattison's West is Federal Way's premier family roller skating center. Family owned and operated for more than 30 years, the skating center features 25,000 square feet of space, intense sound and lighting, four giant video screens and a huge gamers area.

Pattison's West is located at 34222 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. For information, call 253-838-7442.

WEYERHAEUSER KING COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER

The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center is a legacy venue of the 1990 Seattle Goodwill Games.

This 2,500-seat facility maintains one of the most active competition schedules in the country, hosting more than 50 events annually. This includes the Pacific Coast Invitational June 7-8, the Soroptimists International Flag Day Ceremony on June 14 and the U.S. Synchronized Swimming Age Group Nationals from June 27 through July 5.

The aquatic center has served as the site of Olympic Trials, top national and international competitions and the region's premiere events.

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The center is located at 650 SW Campus Drive in Federal Way. For information, call 206-477-4444.

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Hands, logs, wildlife and melded guns are the inspiration behind some of the art sculptures around Federal Way.

The famous giant clock above Sound Transit’s parking garage was designed in the shape of a cut log. The city’s Arts Commission selected the artwork, which symbolizes Federal Way’s logging history, said former Councilwoman Diana Noble-Gulliford.

“Logging is the foundation of our history,” Noble-Gulliford said.

According to the Historical Society of Federal Way, logging crews cut logs along the city’s shores as early as 1849 to supply the sawmills that began cropping up around the region.

And that hand sculpture east of the Transit Center?

“It’s the high-five off I-5,” noted Noble-Gulliford.

The “high-five” structure was initially designed to light up at night. However, Department of Transportation officials worried the illuminated fingers might distract drivers, so the structure’s light capacity was reduced, locals say.

Artists have also drawn inspiration from Federal Way’s wildlife, including a metal

salmon sculpture and eagle sculpture at Dumas Bay.

“That shoreline is home to bald eagles,” said Chris Carrel, city spokesperson. “Poverty Bay Park is a stone throw from there that has a nesting pair of eagles.”

Artists have also transformed some of the city’s fears into hope.

A plaque near the dock at Steel Lake Park reads: “This plaque, made from 650 melted guns, is a symbol of hope for our community.”

The plaque notes in the spring of 1994, the city sponsored a gun buy back program. “Give and let live” was the theme of the program to help stop gun violence.

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MARCH Best oF Federal wayFree event to celebrate winners of local votes for “best of” in 70-plus categories; refreshments, door prizes, vendor booths. federalwaymirror.com

APRILrecyclepalooza eVent & FaMIly green FestWorkshops, kids activities, contests and recycling fair. cityoffederalway.com

MAYBlue poppy day Garden tours, musical and artistic performances. Visual artists will have their works on display. rhodygarden.comMudder’s day FaMIly oBstacle runFun run with age appropriate obstacles for the entire family spread out over the two mile course; registration free for moms. cityoffederalway.com

MAY TO DECEMBERFederal way FarMers MarKetThe market opens with kick-off activities and a wide variety of vendors selling locally grown and made products; ongoing weekly special events, live entertainment. federalwayfarmersmarket.com

JUNEFederal way relay For lIFeFundraising event for cancer research; team booths, health fair, entertainment, concessions, walk the track during the day or overnight. facebook.com/federalwayrelayhooKed on FIshIngIntro to fishing event for kids ages 2-12. All equipment is provided and the event is held rain or shine. itallhappenshere.com

JULYFederal way KIwanIs salMon BaKeOutdoor fundraising event includes barbecued fresh salmon dinner, live entertainment and informational booths. federalwayki-wanis.orgnorthwest sKIM tour dB pro/aMDash Point State Park is the site of “The biggest and best Flatland Skim Comp in the Northwest,” attracting U.S. and international skimboard teams. nwstour.comstorytellIng FestIVal Professional storytelling from around the world. Workshops, activities, programs for day camps and daycares. powellswood.org/festivalred,whIte & Blues FestFull day of Fourth of July fun: crafts, games, arts, food vendors and musical entertainment culminating in a spectacular fireworks display. itallhappenshere.com

JULY AND AUGUSTsuMMer sounds concert

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AUGUSTdesna cupInternational sports and cultural festival:

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OCTOBERFreaKy 5K run/walKRun is open to all ages, and costumes are encouraged. Special short race just for kids. Prizes for best costumes. itallhappenshere.comaquatIc center hauntsHaunted open swim features a coin dive, costume contest, pool, toys, canoe rides and the one meter spring board. kingcounty.govrhody garden Fall FolIage FestIValFree admission and tours of garden and neighboring bonsai collection, speakers, demos, activities and plant sale. rhodygarden.comtrIcKs and treat FunFestA spook-tacular event held at the Federal Way Community Center. Children will be delighted by age-appropriate games, activities and more. itallhappenshere.com

NOVEMBER annual BooK saleBrought to you by Friends of the FW Libraries. Find great bargains on gently used books, CDs, DVDs and more. kcls.org

DECEMBERwIld waVes holIday wIth lIghtsOver one million dazzling lights, all of your favorite rides, a visit from Santa, Toyland for the kids, entertainment, refreshments and more. wildwaves.comJIngle Bell BrunchKick off the holiday season with food, crafts, entertainment, music and, of course, pictures with Santa. itallhappenshere.comlIghts on Federal wayMusic of the season performed by area groups, activities and refreshments all culminating in the lighting of the holiday tree. itallhappenshere.com

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