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The Gateway Concert Band hosts its annual Name Those Tunes concerts every June. Submitted photo

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Name Those Tunes returns to the Plateau

The annual summer event is hosted by the Gateway Concert Band, which has been playing music as a…

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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Beware the false promise of early May heat | The Complete Home Gardener

Tomato plans can go dormant even after just one cool night.

Students at the AGRIventure event at the Enumclaw Expo can explore 13 interactive exhibits showcasing everything from farming, animal care, and technology. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Expo Center

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Expo Center opens to students to explore the world of agriculture

The inaugural AGRIventure event aims to encourage a new generation of agriculturalists.

Make sure to head to Maris Farms on May 2-3, or 9-10 for the annual Baby Animals and Blooms event. These are photos from 2025. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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At A Glance | May 2026 Community Calendar

The warm weather brings many events to the Plateau.

The Simple Goodness Sister's annual Old Fashioned Fest is May 16. Courtesy photo

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Old Fashioned Fest returns to Wilkeson soda shop

The Simple Goodness Sisters is kicking off the spring season with the classic cocktail.

Perfect day for a picnic at Chateau Ste. Michelle. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Wine, whiskey and walks in Woodinville | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
Wayne Hussey in his garage with his first Smith Tower Lego model.

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Federal Way man’s Lego legacy includes model of Space Needle

With a garage full to the brim with Lego, Wayne Hussey’s mind is just as full of Lego-building…

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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Need help replacing a blemishing bush? Take a pic, ask an expert | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, tips on shade-loving plants, and snip, water, and keep slugs away.

Free the Green is just one group of people cleaning up the Boise Creek banks by ripping out invasive species of plants and putting in native ones. The group is planning a May 16 “Creekside Community Gathering” at the Foothills Trail trailhead, but is also involved in a Prairie Appreciation Day (May 9, Glacial Heritage Preserve), Lake Kapowsin Days (May 30, Kale Kapowsin Boat Launch) and a Nature Festival (June 6, Flaming Geyser State Park). To learn more, head to freethegreen.org. Contributed photo

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Meet local conservationists at Creekside Community Gathering

The May 16 event is all about connecting with nature lovers and restoring the Boise Creek as a…

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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It’s getting warm enough to plant those cool veggies | The Compleat Home Gardener

And if you want a flourishing lawn, it’s time to fertilize.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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Work that garden and earn those gains | The Compleat Home Gardener

Binetti will be leading a free class on “Color Pops and Top Performers in your Garden” on April…

Jeremiah Smith, White River High School

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Buckley Kiwanis selects March Students of the Month

Jarvis Dahl and Jeremiah Smith are last month’s honorees.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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With April showers come… weeds and slugs | The Compleat Home Gardener

It’s time to take out the trowel (or even the shovel) and beer.