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31845 Gateway Center Blvd. S • Federal Way • 253.529.9292www.eastindiagrillwa.com

From I-5, Take Exit #143 Located in Gateway Center Plaza, near Hampton Inn & Suites

DINNER MENU AVAILABLE ALL DAY!

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COOKING CLASSES EVERY SATURDAY3:30 – 4:45 PM

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LUNCH BUFFET11am – 3 pm M-Sat.

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11 am – 3 pm Sun.

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East India Grill delivers authentic, savory cuisineFederal Way Mirror

East India Grill has estab-lished a reputation as one of the best ethnic restau-rants in Federal Way and the region.

Owner and food guru Kabal Gill, with three-plus decades of restaurant expe-rience, has a genuine pas-sion for cooking. He is all about sharing the love. Din-ers at East India Grill can watch the kitchen action via TV monitor.

He enjoys showing people how to cook Indian food at home. Each week, Gill shares his mouth-watering

recipes in a cooking class where the seats fill up fast. At one class, he whipped up a batch of chicken tikka masala from scratch. This is one of the most popular dishes in Indian cuisine. As the number-one restaurant meal in the United King-dom, chicken tikka masala has even been called "a true British national dish."

Throughout this recent cooking class, attendees sniffed concoctions like curry mixed with cinna-mon, or a garlic-ginger mashup. His house-blended spices tickled noses and

cleared sinuses with their intoxicating aroma. Guests sampled Gill's custom-craft-ed chai tea while watching the action.

Less than an hour later, dishes of steaming chicken tikka masala were served alongside either rice or warm garlic naan, a type of soft bread cooked in a clay oven. The naan was perfect for sopping up the savory sauce. The tender chunks of chicken bursted with well-balanced flavors.

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Come visit us!Our New Menu is priced to enjoy every

night of the week.

The contemporary American cuisine andthe casual waterfront environment make the

Lobster Shop a one of a kind destination.

Come in as you are.Take a stroll on the dock before or after dinner.

253.927.151315 minutes from 320th Exit of I-5 • 10 minutes from King County Aquatic Center

6912 Soundview Drive NE Tacoma

ON THE BEACH AT DASH POINT

the perfect introduction for newcomers to Indian food. It is offered on East India Grill's daily lunch buffet, which stands apart from typical buffets because of its high-quality made-from-scratch approach. The lamb curry is fall-off-the-bone tender, while mushroom and lentil dishes will satisfy the vegetarian palate. Other tasty items include little fritters called vegetable pakoras, as well as tan-doori chicken, which pops in the palate with bold roasted flavors.

Cooking Classes

• East IndIa GrIll Is locatEd at 31845 gAteWAy center blvD S. in FeDerAl WAy (nEar I-5 and south 320th strEEt). thE rEstaurant Is opEn 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. sEvEn days a wEEk. asIdE from a daIly luncH buFFet, tHe reStAurAnt HAS A full mEnu wIth appEtIzErs, EntrEEs and DeSSertS.

• cookInG classEs run 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. saturdays. cost Is $20, and rEGIstra-tIon Is rEcommEndEd. call (253) 529-9292 or vIsIt www.EastIndIaGrIllwa.com.

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Celebrating years85

Mayor Skip Priest welcomes you to Federal Way

wElcomE to fEdEral way!Whether you’re in town for a short stay,

or have recently moved here, 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.

Featuring eight miles of spectacular puget Sound waterfront, Federal Way is

centrally located in southwestern King county. situated 25 miles south of down-town Seattle and eight miles north of downtown tacoma, the city occupies ap-

proximately 22 square miles on a plateau between puget Sound and the green river valley.

Federal Way is strategically located as a major puget sound growth center, and is home to fortune 500 corpora-tions, regional and national companies, and innovative lo-cal businesses. Federal Way public Schools offer outstand-ing, innovative education and features four high schools on the Washington post’s annual list of America’s best high schools.

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

you’ll have plenty to do in town, how-ever, as the city offers a full variety of rec-reational venues, ranging from over 1,000 acres of developed parks, open space and trails to Washington’s only theme park, Wild Waves. Federal Way boasts natural and botanical attractions without

skip priest is mayor of federal Way. ContaCt:[email protected]

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KENNETH L. BROSSEL • DDS1230 South 336th Street • Suite B • Federal Way, WA 98003Seattle (253) 661-2344 • Tacoma (253) 925-2171 • Fax (253) 661-2539

Voted Best Dentistin Federal Way2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,

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par: the world-famous pacific rim Bon-sai collection and the rhododendron Species botanical garden, on the ver-dant Weyerhaeuser company campus; stunning powellsWood garden; Dash point State park, featuring both for-ested trails and saltwater beaches; the West Hylebos Wetlands park, offering a walk through the old-growth wilder-ness right in the heart of the city.

the city’s natural attractions are complemented by superb cultural organizations and venues. With the Federal Way Symphony orchestra, centerstage theatre, Federal Way chorale, Aria Dance company, Jet cities chorus, and many other perfor-mance groups, residents and visitors alike enjoy first-class cultural offerings almost every week of the year.

Festivals reflecting the community’s diversity and cultural activities are of-fered year- round with the buds and blooms Festival, World championship of Sand Sculpting, Slavic cultural Fes-tival, Han Woo-ri northwest Korean Sports and cultural Festival, Summer Stock Festival, Fourth of July red, White and blues Festival, Saturday farmers market and much more.

the city is also a regional hub for amateur sports, boasting the ac-claimed soccer and softball complex at celebration park and the city’s crown jewel – the Weyerhaeuser-King county aquatic center, home to regional, na-tional and international aquatics com-petitions since its construction in 1990 for the goodwill games.

With a full range of attractions, ac-tivities, dining, shopping and beautiful neighborhoods, when you’re in Feder-al Way, as our motto says, it’s all within reach!

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fEdEral way farmErs markEtthe federal way farmers market runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. saturdays from may

through october at the commons mall’s southwest corner parking lot, near south 324th street and pacific highway south (behind sears). more than 70 vendors set up shop at the market. vendors offer everything from fresh flowers and locally-grown produce to gardening information and snacks. the market is trying to expand its presence in the community, and hopes to do so with two separate Fun runs in Au-gust. organizers may bring back a mid-week evening farmers market this summer. the market’s signature event, a charity chili cook-off between Federal Way police and south king fire and rescue, is tentatively slated for sept. 29.

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7Barista/loCation

• maria kuehlthau and kelsey pyper, marista’s: 1301 s. 320th st. (253) 941-4051.

• Emma Gremer, starbucks: 2032 s. 320th st. (253) 529-3934.

Bartender/loCation

• Bart henning, puerto vallarta twin lakes: 2002 sw campus drive, (253) 874-4029.

• scott Blanco, time out ale house: 34525 16th ave. s., (253) 838-0086.

• pete houillon, Billy mchale’s: 1800 s. 320th st., (253) 839-4200.

Bar/night CluB

• muckleshoot casino: 2402 auburn way s., auburn, (800) 804-4944.

• scoreboard pub: 1200 s. 324th st., (253) 839-4791.

• puerto vallarta family mexican restaurants: 35105 Enchanted pkwy. s., #G103, and 2002 sw campus drive. (253) 835-5802.

Movie theatres

• Gateway movies 8: 2501 south Gateway center boulevard, Federal Way. Affordable prices and selections for entire family. (253) 946-9224.

• century 16 movie theatre: located in the commons mall at south 320th street and pacific highway south. (800) 326-3264.

loCal arts groups

• centerstage theatre: visit centerstagetheatre.com or call (253) 661-1444 for info on tickets and

shows.• federal way symphony: visit

federalwaysymphony.org or call (253) 529-9857 for info on tickets and shows.

• Jet cities chorus: visit jetcities.org or call (253) 847-3749 for info on tickets and shows.

disCount stores/Clothing/shopping

• walmart: 34520 16th ave. s. (near I-5 and sr 18) and 1900 s. 314th st. (253) 941-9974.

• costco: 35100 Enchanted parkway s. (253) 874-3652.

• ross dress for less: 32075 pacific highway s. (253) 941-2122.

• the commons mall: located at 1900 s. commons (south 320th street and pacific highway south). (253) 941-4230. the mall includes macy’s, sears and target.

groCery, Beer and Wine

• trader Joe’s: 1758 south 320th st. (253) 941-6138.

• fred meyer: 33702 21st avenue sw. (253) 952-0100.

• winco foods: 160 sw campus drive. (253) 838-7109.

• 99 Bottles (beer store): 35002 pacific highway s. (253) 838-2558.

• safeway: 1207 s. 320th st. (253) 839-8503.ChiropraCtor

• summers chiropractic & massage: 2201 sw 356th st. #a, federal way. (253) 838-1441.

• dupont chiropractic center: 32123 1st ave. s., suite a4, federal way. (253) 874-5008.

• wolf chiropractic: 1010 s. 336th st., #102, federal way. (253) 838-7300.

day spa/hair salon

• 8th day spa: 34029 hoyt road sw, #B, federal way. (253) 838-8329.

• meme & company: 32225 pacific highway south #205. (253) 941-7508.

• twin lakes hair salon: 2126 sw 336th st., federal way. (253) 927-7563.

• Gene Juarez salon and spa: 2222 s. 314th st. (253) 839-4338.

yoga

• hot yoga: 31839 south Gateway center plaza. (253) 528-0880.

• three trees yoga & healing arts center: 204 s. 348th st., #2. (253) 815-9642.

• Bamboo asana yoga: 900 s. 336th st. (253) 737-3930.

asian Food

• Indochine seafood and satay Bar: 31406 pacific highway s. (253) 529-4214.

• tokyo Japanese steakhouse: 1404 s. 320th st. (253) 839-4352.

• Garden korean cuisine: 1636 s. 312th st. (253) 941-2483.

Bakery

• Great harvest Bread co.: 1770 s. 320th st. (253) 529-2177.

• panera Bread: 2107 s. 320th st. (253) 839-2499.BarBeCue

• Billy mchale’s: 1800 s. 320th st., (253) 839-4200.• Jimmy mac’s roadhouse: 34902 pacific

highway s. (253) 874-6000.• pitmasters: 1610 s. 341st place. (253) 835-1901.BrunCh/BreakFast

• Black Bear diner: 32065 pacific highway s. (253) 945-8332.

• salty’s: 28201 redondo Beach drive south, des moines. (253) 946-0636.

• poverty Bay coffee company: 1108 s. 322nd place (behind safeway). (253) 945-0012.

BuFFet

• old country Buffet: 1816 s. 320th st. (253) 839-9207

• mika Japanese Buffet: 1426 s. 324th st., suite 201 (just off pac. highway south). (253) 839-9988

• East India Grill: 31845 Gateway center Blvd. s. (near I-5 and south 320th street). (253) 529-9292.

Caterer

• café pacific: (253) 852-0135.• caveman kitchen: (253) 854-1210.• 3 chicks catering: (253) 475-8333.CoFFee/latte/MoCha


• starbucks: 2032 s. 320th st. (253) 529-3934.• marista’s: 1301 s. 320th st. (253) 941-4051.deli/sandWiCh

• subway: 1646 dash point rd. (253) 838-4385.

BEst of fEdEral way 2012from rEstaurants and shoppInG to salons and yoGa, hErE Is a Selection oF reADerS’ picKS For tHe beSt oF FeDerAl WAy.

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Change.Since 1971, Multi-Service Center has helped tens of thousands of individuals create productive, stable futures from second chances. Through resources in

education, employment, housing, food and clothing, energy assistance and more, people can meet their basic needs and build lasting change.

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A truly amazing place for all your healthcare needs!

Dancing Turtle Acupuncture Candace Burnikel, L.Ac,M.ac.Dipl.Ac.

253-942-3304

Drake ChiropracticKathleen M. Drake DC

253-942-3300

Dr. Sarah Skolout, NDNaturopathic Physician

253-237-0623

Healthy-Aging Skin, Inc.,Deborah Radcliff, ME

253-942-3313

Lila Walther, M.A. LMHCPsychotherapist

253-661-2757 - 253-942-3312

Wellspring Physical TherapyMerianne Jordan, DPT • Stacie Warren, DPT

253-942-3308

Federal Way Muscular Therapy - Mauri Fromm LMP and Associates253-942-3303

33650 6th Ave. S., #100, FEDERAL WAY

NORTH SHOREGOLF COURSE

andOn the Greens Restaurant4101 North Shore Blvd NE • Tacoma 98422

253-927-1375, 1-800-447-1375Just 5 min. from the Weyerhaeuser Aquatic Center

www.northshoregc.netBook your tee-time online 24/7

Open to the public

Come enjoy our beautiful and

challenging golf course.Eat a delicious meal at our

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range and practice area.

What does a mentor do?✓ Listen (most important)✓ Reinforce a positive self- concept✓ Encourage motivation and persistence✓ Reinforce positive social behaviors✓ Strengthen cognitive skills

Become a Mentor—Make a Difference!

One hour, one day a week. That’s all it takes to be a mentor to a student in Federal Way and change the life of a child.

For more information please contact Jennifer at(253) 528-0847 or email: [email protected]

It’s easy, it’s fun and it really does make a difference!

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• 3 dog deli: 35425 21st ave. sw. (253) 838-3370.


FaMily

• red robin: 2233 s. 320th st. (253) 946-8646.• Black Bear diner: 32065 pacific highway s. (253)

945-8332.• Ihop: 178 southwest campus drive. (253) 661-

7300.haMBurger

• fatburger: 1507 s. 348th st. (253) 835-0582.• red robin: 2233 s. 320th st. (253) 946-8646.• Burger Express: 32805 pacific highway s. (253)

874-2701.iCe CreaM

• subzero: 31653 pacific highway s. (next to Best Buy). (253) 941-3248.

• cold stone creamery: 2430 s. 319th place (Gateway center). (253) 839-9400

• Baskin robbins: 31434 pacific highway s. (253) 839-2550.

indian Food

• East India Grill: 31845 Gateway center Blvd. s. (near I-5 and south 320th street). (253) 529-9292.

• Indochine seafood and satay Bar: 31406 pacific highway s. (253) 529-4214.

italian Food

• vince’s: 32411 pacific highway s. (253) 839-1496.

• olive Garden: 35030 Enchanted parkway south. (253) 815-1375.

• Gino’s Bistro: 4624 sw 320th st. (253) 815-1215.MexiCan Food

• azteca: 32015 23rd ave. s. at the commons mall. (253) 839-6693.

• puerto vallarta family mexican restaurants: 35105 Enchanted pkwy. s., #G103, and 2002 sw campus drive. (253) 835-5802.

• chipotle mexican Grill: 31827 pacific highway s. (253) 945-8287.

pizza

• round table pizza: 34520 16th avenue s. (253) 941-4000.

• the rock: 34817 Enchanted parkway s. (253) 835-7625.

• pizza hut: 35503 21st avenue sw. (253) 927-7400.

seaFood

• salty’s: 28201 redondo Beach drive south, des moines. (253) 946-0636.

• mcGrath’s: 1911 s. 320th st., at the commons mall. (253) 839-5000.

• red lobster: 2006 s. 320th st. (253) 941-6162.steakhouse

• Black angus steakhouse: 2400 s. 320th st. (253) 839-8370.

• outback steakhouse: 2210 s. 320th st. (253)

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Year round childcare is availablein our new facility

Mon. - Fri., 6am – 6pm515 S. 312th St – Federal Way, WA 98003

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plAceS to go• federal way community center: from pickleball matches and bridge games to art classes and road trips, the federal way

community center is a premier recreational hub for local seniors. seniors can drop by the center, 876 s. 333rd st., any day of the week for social activities or a hot lunch. membership at the center is an option, but not required to enjoy many of the pay-as-you-go recreational opportunities, most of which cost a dollar or two. the center hosts free monthly seminars on topics such as finances, health, driver safety and se-nior rights. In addition, more than 250 seniors take advantage of the silversneakers fitness program. contact the center at (253) 835-6925 or visit itallhappenshere.org.

• king county aquatic center: located at 650 sw campus drive in federal way, the center is open to the public for lap swims, family swims, swimming lessons and more. the recreational pool is available to rent for private events. contact the pool office for more details on pricing and reservations at (206) 296-4444. this 2,500-seat facility maintains one of the most active competition schedules in the country, host-ing more than 50 events annually.

• dash point state park: 5700 sw dash point road, federal way. dash point state park is situated on puget Sound and is a popular destination for water recreation. this 398-acre camping park features 3,301 feet of saltwater shoreline. the beach pro-vides unobstructed views of the puget Sound and opportunities for sea-life study.

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The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center is open to the public for open swim, pool exercise, family swim, lessons and lap swim. A mem-bership is not required. General ad-mission ranges from $3.25 to $5, not including exercise classes, pool passes or rentals. For more information and a schedule, visit www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/wkcac.aspx.

The 2,500-seat facility maintains one of the most active competition schedules in the country, hosting more than 50 events annually, which has been a big economic boon for Federal Way and the surrounding community.

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When the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center was constructed for the 1990 Seattle Goodwill Games, everyone involved knew that Federal Way had something special.

“In a lot of ways, we’re better than when we opened up,” facility manager Mike Dunwiddie said.

The world-class facility will be on the national stage once again when the 2012 United States Olympic Diving Trials roll through Federal Way June 17-24. More than 100 of the nation’s best divers will vie for 16 spots on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team in London. The Trials will include men’s and women’s individual events in 3- and 10-meter competitions, plus men’s and women’s synchronized events at both heights. The Aquatic Center also played host to the same event in 2000.

The 2012 trials are expected to bring $3.5 million to Federal Way, mostly through lodging rentals. They will get national television coverage on NBC,

which increases the nation’s awareness of Federal Way, Dunwiddie said.

But the Olympic trials are just then lat-est in a plethora of national and interna-tional competitions that have called the King County Aquatic Center home over the last 22 years.

Annually, the facility hosts three or four high-profile events and many smaller happenings. To illustrate the high-level competitions that call Federal Way home, all you have to do is look at the 2012 calendar. Aside from the diving trials, the King County Aquatic Center also hosted both the boys and girls state high school championships, the state Special Olympics Swimming Championships, the Pacific Coast Swimming Invitational, the Pacific Northwest Masters Swim Meet and the NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming and Div-ing Championships, just to name a few.

“The Aquatics Center is probably among the top four such venues in the country,” said Patrick Doherty, director of economic development.

The design keeps it competitive. The facil-ity accommodates swimming, synchronized swimming, diving and water polo.

The facility’s equipment also gives it a leg-up on the competition. The Weyer-haeuser King County Aquatic Center was the first in the country to feature horns under each starting block, Dunwiddie said. The equipment ensures all swim-mers hear the start signal at the same time during competition.

The water flow in the competition pool is also unique. It enters from the pool floor, causing less interference with swimmers’ speed. A massive state-of-the-art scoreboard, displaying competitors’ times while they’re racing, hangs promi-nently at the end of the pool. Recently, the overhead lighting system was modi-fied so it can be turned on and off quickly, allowing the use of specialized lighting, like spotlights. This type of attraction is old news for sports like basketball, but it’s up-and-coming to aquatic sports, Dunwid-die said.

Weyerhaeuser donated the land before the facility was constructed back in 1990 and the Seattle Goodwill Games Committee donated $5 million. And an $8.8 million King County bond helped make the facility a reality.

The Goodwill Games went well and the Aquatic Center hasn’t looked back since. Upwards of 200 world records have been broken in the facility’s competition pool.

But the competition to attract this type of event is getting tougher, Doherty said. For competitions like the 2012 NCAA Men’s Swimming and Div-ing Championships, local swim clubs and universities often compete to host. When the University of Washington and Seattle Sports Commission couldn’t cover this year’s cost to bring the cham-pionships to the Puget Sound region, Federal Way offered $10,000 to entice them into making the Aquatic Center the competition’s host.

“Big events like this, you essentially sort of bid for them,” Doherty said.

The money is being used to market the event and came from the city’s Lodging Tax fund, which is used to attract tourism, Doherty said.

The move paid off, and while it is uncertain exactly how many visitors are in town to watch the swimming and diving competition, generally at least three spectators come out to support each participant, Doherty said. Several of these people will stay through the night at a local hotel, he said. Even more have spent their money on food, gas and necessities while visiting Federal Way, Doherty said. The average visitor staying overnight in Federal Way will conservatively spend $75, Doherty said. Each person coming for a day trip will spend about $40, he said.

“They are here spending money and just being part of our economy,” Doherty said.

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WeSt HyleboS wEtlands park: Federal Way’s hidden jewel

the 120-acre west hylebos wetlands park, locat-ed at 411 s. 348th st., is a protected wetlands area. the park is home to several species of plant and ani-mal wildlife. more than 100 bird species frequent the park. frogs, squirrels and other critters can also be found. twenty-seven species of moss, 37 species of lichen, 30 fungi and six liverwort species are located in the park.

the West Hylebos Wetlands park can best be seen by walking the park’s path system. the board-walk, placed by Friends of the Hylebos, was redone in 2008. Educational signs about the wildlife are scat-tered along the weaving wood path.

the park is open from dawn to dusk every day. parking and admission are free. the boardwalk is wheelchair accessible and a typical walk through the park takes approximately 90 minutes. pets are not allowed and guests are asked to stay on designated paths. tours of the park are self-guided.

to learn more, visit hylebos.org.

The trail at West Hylebos Wetlands Park offers a quiet nature getaway in Federal Way.

gArDenS• rhododendron species Botanical Garden: the world-renowned

non-profit garden pays colorful homage to hundreds of rhododendron species. it also features complementary plants such as himalayan pop-pies, along with trails and a stumpery (garden area made from parts of dead trees) that rivals prince charles’ famous stumpery in Britain. the garden is open year-round from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tuesday through sunday at 33663 weyerhaeuser way s. admission is $8 general, $5 seniors and students, free for children under 12 and military. to learn more, call (253) 838-4646 or visit www.rhodygarden.org.

• pacific rim Bonsai collection: located next to the rhododendron botanical Species garden, the pacific rim bonsai collection is open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tuesday through sunday all year. admis-sion is free. bonsai is an ancient Japanese art involving miniature trees that are grown in containers and “trained” to take on a certain shape. the garden is located on the weyerhaeuser campus at 33663 weyer-haeuser Way S. plenty of free parking is available. to learn more, call (253) 924-5206.

• powellswood: this 3-acre private garden in federal way features eight “rooms” graced with nearly 1,000 varieties of trees, flowering shrubs and plants. Walking paths, a meandering stream, and a pond blend gently into the groves and ravines of redondo’s historic upper cold creek watershed. powellswood is at 430 s. dash point road, federal way. admission is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under. contact shawn thomas at [email protected] or (253) 529-1620 or visit www.powellswood.org.

dEnny caBIn: a slIcE of puget SounD HiStory

the David t. Denny cabin is located at the West Hylebos Wetlands park on south 348th street, just west of pacific highway south. the cabin, measuring 21 square feet and two stories, was built in 1889 for seattle pioneer David Denny. He was one of the county’s earliest pioneers and a successful business-man who helped to bring growth and pros-perity to the region. the cabin was Denny’s real estate office and was located west of what is now the Seattle center. the two-story log cabin was moved from Seattle to federal way in 1966 as a promotional attraction. After decades of effort, the His-torical Society of Federal Way opened the cabin for public viewing at the entrance of the West Hylebos Wetlands park. visit www.federalwayhistory.org.

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EntErtaInmEnt• Jazz Live at Marine View: free all-ages concerts are held at 5 p.m. the third sunday of the month at marine view, 8469 Eastside drive nE, tacoma. concerts range from sinatra tributes to full-flavor jazz fusion featuring hometown talent. Info: (253) 229-9206 or www.marineviewpc.org.

• Centerstage Theatre: Federal Way’s top professional theater company performs high-caliber shows at the Knutzen family theatre, 3200 sw dash point road. recent productions include “the who’s tommy,” “what the Butler saw” and its traditional english christmas panto, “pinocchio.” centerstage features “Wine with the Director,” where attendees can meet with the artistic director at 7 p.m. on the second saturday of each production for a short presentation about the show. Information: www.centerstagetheatre.com or (253) 661-1444.

• Federal Way Symphony: the Federal Way Symphony is a paid, professional orchestra and choral society under the direction of maestro a. Brian davenport, its music director for more than 30 years. Each year, the federal way symphony presents a season concert series, featuring music from the Baroque, classical, romantic and modern periods, as well as special concerts and events: jazz, popular, choral, holiday and educational programs. visit www.federalwaysymphony.org or call (253) 529-9857 for tickets.

Free SHuttle Service For FeDerAl WAy SeniorS, AnD tHe DiSAbleD

Senior Services introduced a new van service in Federal Way for seniors ages 55 and older and people with disabili-ties of all ages.

the Hyde Shuttles offer free door-to-door service throughout the Federal Way city limits, transporting riders to the Federal Way community center, grocery shopping, the library, bank, to visit a friend, cultural and social activi-

ties, medical appointments, and any lo-cal errands.

riders register for service by phone. there is no application to fill out or in-person eligibility screening. riders may request service up to 30 days in advance and same-day service on a space available basis. the shuttles are lift-equipped for people who have dif-ficulty using stairs or use a mobility aid.

hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the shuttles are free, although dona-tions are accepted.

Senior Services operates the Hyde Shuttles in partnership with King county metro. to request a ride or learn more, call (206) 727-6262.

the transportation program has 30 shuttles on the road successfully serving other communities in King county.

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phonE numBErs to know• Emergencies: 911• federal way police (non-emergency): (253) 835-6700• south king fire and rescue (non-emergency): (253) 946-7248• puget sound Energy (power, utilities, gas): (888) 225-5773• lakehaven utility district (water/sewer): (253) 941-1516• waste management (garbage): (800) 592-9995• recycling: (253) 835-2771• comcast: (877) 824-2288• st. francis hospital: (253) 838-9700• Bus service: king county metro, (800) 542-7876. pierce transit,

(800) 562-8109. sound transit, (888) 889-6368.

• federal way public schools: (253) 945-2000

• federal way city hall: (253) 835-7000

• federal way chamber of commerce: (253) 838-2605

• federal way mirror newspaper: (253) 925-5565

• federal way community center: (253) 835-6900

• federal way senior center: (253) 838-3604

• libraries: federal way regional, 34200 1st way s., (253) 838-

3668. federal way 320th, 848 s. 320th st., (253) 839-0257.

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18Metropolitan King County Councilmember

Pete von Reichbauer works to make government more accountable.

Current Leadership Positions: • Chair of the Regional Policy Committee • Vice Chair of the Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee • Vice Chair of the Government Accountability and Oversight 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, Black Diamond, Covington, Federal Way, Pacific, Kent, and Milton.

Frequently Requested Information:Assessor:206-296-7300,www.kingcounty.gov/assessorProperty tax assessment appeals:Board of Equalization: 206-296-3496Senior/Disabled exemptions:206-296-3920Billing questions, copy of bill: 206-296-3850

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

Illegal Dumping/Junker Vehicle Hotline:206-296-SITEYour complaint will be recorded and directed to the appropriate agency for follow-up. Metro Transit:www.metro.kingcounty.gov Bus Time: 206-287-8463ACCESS: 206-263-3113Metro Transit Customer Service, Reduced Fares & Senior Discounts:206-553-3000Parcel viewer/iMap:www.kingcounty.gov/operations/GIS/Maps/iMAPDetailed info about your property district

Regional Animal Services: 206-296-PETS www.kingcounty.gov/safety/regionalAnimalServicesVicious, lost, injured or found animals, loose livestock, shelter locations, pet licensing, spay/neuter voucher programRoad Services:206-296-8100 (24 hours)Potholes, flooding, road project info, malfunctioning traffic lights on county roadsSheriff: 206-296-4155www.kingcounty.gov/safety/sheriffSex offender searches, accident reports, clearance letters, pistol licenses, crime prevention resources

King County ....................www.kingcounty.govKing County Executive ...206-296-4040Elections information......206-296-VOTE

4H Youth & Family .........206-205-3100King Co. Parks .................206-296-8687King Co. Public Health ..206-296-4600Puget Sound Fresh ..........206-296-7824District Court info ...........206-205-9200

Superior Court info .........206-296-9300Traffic cams:http://info.kingcounty.gov/transportation/kcdot/Roads/TrafficCameras/AllCameras/

Helpful Contact Information:

Contacting District 7: Metropolitan King County Council: King County Courthouse, Room 1200 - 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 Tel: 206-296-1007 TTY/TDD: 206-296-1024 Fax: 206-296-0198 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.kingcounty.gov/vonReichbauer/

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the crossings is located at south 348th Street and pacific Highway South, just off the I-5 and sr 18 exit.

looking for a good place to eat? the com-plex features restaurants like Jimmy mac’s roadhouse, blue island Sushi, thai bistro, starbucks, mcdonald’s, Quiznos, house teri-yaki Wok, puerto vallarta, rock Wood Fired pizza and Spirits, Fatburger, panda express, menchie’s frozen yogurt and Jamba Juice.

one of the region’s best kept secrets is 99 bottles, which sells dozens of popular and hard-to-find microbrew beers.

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22wIld wavEs:Largest theme park in the Pacific Northwest features Halloween and holiday attractions

The Wild Waves Theme Park features more than 60 attractions such as 20 waterslides — including the 50-foot Zooma Falls family raft ride, the Riptide, the Konga Lazy River and a 24,000-square-foot wave pool. Wild Waves is home to Washington’s biggest roller coaster, TimberHawk, and a steel roller coaster, The Wild Thing. Guests can catch live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays, along with regular shows featuring rock music, summer beach music and doo-wop harmonies with comic flair.

The annual FrightFest — the amusement park’s Halloween extravaganza — runs Fridays through Sundays in Octo-ber. A 5,500-square-foot haunted house, a children’s trick-or-treat zone and a maze are on the park’s grounds.

The 70-acre park opens in December for Holiday with Lights 2012. Check out your favorite rides, explore the glow of daz-zling lights, visit Santa’s workshop, or enjoy the sounds of the season at one of the amazing entertainment shows.

Wild Waves Theme Park, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., is located off Interstate 5 and can be accessed by the South 348th Street exit. The park will be open May 12 through Sept. 9. Season passes are available. General admission tick-ets are $39.99 plus tax, with discounts for youth, seniors, military and entry after 4 p.m. For ticket prices, parking information and hours of operation, call (253) 661-8000 or visit www.wildwaves.com.

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located at 31531 1st avenue south (between south 320th street and south 312th street), the 10-acre fenced-in park opened as an off-leash dog park in summer 2005. the prop-erty had been informally used as an off-leash dog park since the 1990s.

the non-profit volunteer group park pals recently installed a drinking foun-tain for humans and dogs at French lake park. Another upcoming project involves the renovation of a large pond

on the property. that project could in-clude a waterfall with a pump that cleans and recirculates the pond’s water.

backed by an eight-member board of directors, park pals has raised money for projects by selling bricks engraved with the names of pets and their owners. volunteers will lay the bricks near two benches at the park. to learn more, email [email protected] or visit www.parkpals.org.

23room to roam at fEdEral way’s doG parkFrench Lake Park is Federal Way’s only official off-leash dog park — and a popular haven for local dog owners.

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