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Counting Backwards | Poem by Linda Pastan
I’d guess that nearly everyone is aware that time seems to speed up as we age. Whenever I…
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Fast food changes stem from public demand | Timi Gustafson
When President Obama first ran for office, he insisted that his candidacy would not even have been possible…
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Golf tournament fundraiser for Jennifer Beach Foundation
A golf tournament aimed at raising money for The Jennifer Beach Foundation, a local child abuse and domestic…
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When the brand of peanut butter is critical | Living With Gliegh
Food in a family is a precarious thing. Everyone has their likes and dislikes and finding a balance…
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Maple Valley author goes digital with her new book “Chambers.”
For author Sarah Gerdes, who lives near Maple Valley, the path to publication has been nontraditional.
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Lone Egret | Poem by Kathleen M. McCann
It is estimated that one out of five Americans enjoys spending time bird watching, or birding, and here’s…
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Maple Valley Creative Arts Center to hold open mic July 23
Maple Valley Creative Arts Center will have an Open Mic night 7:00 p.m. Saturday July 23 .
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Open spots available for Fundamentals of Drawing for Life class at Maple Valley Creative Arts Center
Deposits are being taken for Fundamentals of Drawing from Life with Michael class at the Maple Valley Creative…
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Poem by Maple Valley writer transformed into play about life on The Ave
Homeless people, compassion and human dignity are the major topics of “The Ave.,” a new play written by…
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Audition for Maple Valley play “The Ave.” to be held Monday July 25
An open audition for "THE AVE." will be held 6:00 p.m. Monday July 25 at the Maple Valley…
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After a Rainstorm | Poem by Robert Wrigley
Humans first prized horses for their strength and speed, but we have since been captivated by their beauty,…
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Maple Valley Creative Arts Center open mic night | Slide Show
The Maple Valley Creative Arts Center features open mic night the second and fourth Saturday of the month…
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The reality of kids growing up | Living with Gleigh
I usually plan my summers in January. It makes me feel warmer to plan summer camping in the…
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King County recognizes nine Kent schools for conservation efforts
Nine Kent School District schools were among the 77 schools in 12 districts that earned recognition this spring…
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Tickets for upcoming play “The Ave.” by Maple Valley resident available July 15
Tickets for the upcoming play "The Ave." will be available July 15 at www.maplevalleyarts.com.
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Produce Wagon | Poem by Roy Scheele
I’ve gotten to the age at which I spend a lot of time remembering, and it’s the fragments…
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Dace Anderson with the band Sealth performs at Maple Valley Farmers Market | Slide Show
The band Sealth with Dace Anderson performed at the Maple Valley Farmers Market Saturday.
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Maple Valley Creative Arts open mic Saturday, July 9
There will be an open mic at the Maple Valley Creative Arts Center Saturday July 9 at 7:00…
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My Mother’s Pillow | Poem by Cecilia Woloch
I don’t often mention literary forms, but of this lovely poem by Cecilia Woloch I want to suggest…
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A teenager’s long and winding helpless list | Living with Gleigh
I told my daughter to pick up the blanket and cot her friend slept on the one night.…