Focusing on the Maple Valley’s namesake, the vine maple, Real Life Church has revived an old tradition for Maple Valley Days, June 10-12

Real Life Church is seeking the biggest maple leaf in a contest with an even bigger prize. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to hunt for the largest maple leaf they can find to enter the contest. The contest starts at noon Saturday, June 11 and ends at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12. Youngsters should bring their leaf to the Real Life Church Biggest Maple Leaf booth in Kid Land at Lake Wilderness Park.

The entrant with the biggest maple leaf will win a “Whiplash” – the scooter with a twist, plus a $40 gift card for a helmet and accessories. The winner will be announced at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, June 12 during Maple Valley Days. Real Life Church’s contribution to the community fun at

Maple Valley Days brings excitement to both the church members and to the families during the weekend’s events.

Each year, Real Life has been able to provide free fun on their oversized inflatable slide, train rides, popcorn and this year’s new addition, the bungee run, which is geared for a little older age group of young people, all located in Kid Land. Both children and parents have enjoyed free fast rides down the slide, compliments of the church, while the church enjoys meeting Maple Valley families as they visit the popcorn stand and church information booth.

Everyone at Real Life Church is looking forward to being a part of this wonderful community event.

Real Life Church meets for services Sundays at 10 a.m. at Kentlake High School with programs for babies through teens. Adults meet in Kentlake’s Performing Arts Center with pastor Steve Murray. For more information call 425-413-7325 or go to the church website RealLifeChurch.com.