Halloween would not be the same without Edgar Allan Poe, the author of such haunting tales as “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” the gruesome “The Black Cat,” and the famous poem, “The Raven.”
Show tunes, food and drink are the fundamental ingredients for the Maple Valley Creative Arts Council benefit at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, at the Lake Wilderness Lodge.
The Mystery and Magic of Edgar Allan Poe
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15
A Kentlake graduate has taken advantage of a special educational opportunity to expand her knowledge and understanding of the world.
Christina Harris, who graduated from Kentlake in 2008 and lives in Covington, spent the last year living in Germany and touring the Europe.
Geraldine Brooks writes rich old stories, taking her readers far beyond historical circumstances into her characters’ complicated relationships and innermost thoughts. “People of the Book” traces the lives of individuals – no, of whole families – who at some time had a certain prayer book in their possession.
Students, young children and parents joined employees and staff from eight Lowe’s stores for a service day of work and fun at The Institute for Community Leadership’s O’Dell Education and Reflection Center Campus near Covington Sept. 19.
Barbara Retelle photographed these entertainers at the open mic night at the Maple Valley Creative Arts Center. The open mic is scheduled for the second and fourth Saturday evenings of the month. Check the schedule at wwwmaplevalleyarts.com.
Super Saturdays Story Times 3 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 All ages welcome with adult.
• Meet the Author: Vicki Robin Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1
Cherry Adair lives in the Pacific Northwest and writes with true passion. Her romantic suspense novels are fast-paced and exciting.
I believe that sodas, especially when consumed in large quantities, are indeed harmful for our kids’ health – and not just because they contain lots of empty calories from sugar. Unfortunately, it is only the issue of weight gain in connection with sodas that drives the current discussion. What bothers me as much, however, is the fact that almost all sodas are carbonated.
John Gehring, a junior at Kentlake and member of Boy Scout Troop 945 in Covington, completed the service project portion required to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. With the help of fellow scouts, family and friends, Gehring installed two large planting boxes in the outdoor wetland teaching area at Millennium Elementary in Kent Aug. 28 and 29.
Because it was Sept. 11, the Friday night show was more than a typical Rock For Reason concert. Cameron Murray, the constructor of all such events, asked the audience to join him in a moment of silence. The moment was completely respectful and extraordinarily moving. All of these people gathered together to listen to music while donating money to a great cause and honoring those that were lost. Although they may not have known each other, every single person in that room could sympathize for those who lost their lives that day.
Maple Valley Creative Arts Council member, Arlene Sudol, will be the next exhibitor at the Creative Arts Center beginning with an opening night reception at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25.
There is a sign at the Black Diamond home of Keith Deaver that reads, “If the phone rings, please answer it.” No problem, he has more than 100.
The kids were out in their uniforms kicking the soccer ball and running up and down the field Saturday.
Little more than a month ago Cheryl Renee Long, a Kent based artist, was driving through Maple Valley when she noticed the Maple Valley Creative Arts Center.
The Black Diamond Labor Day parade avoided the rain with a 10 a.m. start and plenty of entries for the people on the street to enjoy.
It was Doggie Days fun Saturday in the playground area of Black Diamond Elementary. There were skill and fun events along with a pet parade.
Under the management and direction of Eagle Scout candidate Reece P. Clayson a total of 16 workers, organized in three teams, recently completed a storm drain stenciling project for the city of Maple Valley.
