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Contributed photo The Gateway Concert Band is hosting two free concerts on March 24 (2 p.m.) and 25 (7:15 p.m.). This photo is from their Christmas concert, which was one of the most successful concerts in recent years. For more information, head to gatewayconcertband.org.

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At A Glance | March 2024

The Enumclaw Rotary’s Father-Daughter dance is right around the corner — and so is a free concert with…

Photo by Kevin Hanson The Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation unveiled its new Care Van back in 2016; since then, it’s been working diligently to bring people in need to their doctor, dentist, pharmacist, and more across the Plateau.

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Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation expands counseling program

Starting in April, the families of ESD students will also be able to talk to counselors.

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Get your boaters education card with the Black Diamond Police Department

The class is open to anyone who wants to go into the water this summer.

SoHaPP stands for the Science of Happiness and Positive Psychology. Contributed photo

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Local Dr. Merrill will talk about why you need to count more sheep at night.

Image courtesy the Washington State Department of Health and the Rapid Health Information NetwOrk (RHINO) In 2022, there were nearly 60 emergency department visits per 100,000 King County residents for allergic diseases; this has increased steadily since 2019, when the rate was just over 30 visits. In South King County, it was more than 98 emergency department visits per 100,000 residents.

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Does climate change affect your health? Short answer — yes | Public

Emergency department visits for allergies, asthma, and more are on the rise,

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Income limits lifted for free tax filing service

United Way King County continues to offer its services on Thursdays and Saturdays through the tax due date.

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Downtown brewer honored by Enumclaw City Council

Sean McDonald volunteered his time and talents to help Enumclaw businesses weather the recent pandemic.

Contributed photo Shuhei Tomisawa, right, and daughter Mari Tomisawa, left, preparing rice with koji in order to ferment it into sake. The two are 20th and 21st generation sake brewers.

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Local wine shop offers sake brewing classes with ShiraFuji

ShiraFuji started in Japan around 1650, making the brand more than a century older than the U.S.A.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Plateau Outreach Ministry’s new food bank is located at 1720 1/2 Wells Street in the Calvary Presbyterian Church Education Building. Pictured are various members of the community at a ribbon cutting and self-guided tour of the few establishment, which is replacing both the food banks at the POM building (Marshall Avenue) and the Enumclaw Food Bank (on Cole Street); also pictured is Executive Director Elisha Smith-Marshall, Cathy Dormaier, vice president of POM’s board of directors, and Food Bank Manager Lynn Lueschen right after the ribbon was cut.

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Plateau Outreach Ministries celebrates new food bank opening

The revamped POM Food Bank is located at 1720 1/2 Wells Street, and is open Mondays through Wednesdays.

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Update your First Aid and CPR knowledge with Enumclaw firefighters

The classes are this Saturday, Feb. 17.

Local furball Simon has high hopes to be America's favorite cat. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Tired of national politics? Vote for your favorite cat instead

Local feline Simon is currently ranked sixth in the “America’s Favorite Pet” contest.

Voiceover actor Kat Cressida will visit Auburn at Unlock the Con on Feb. 17-18 for meet and greets, an exclusive dinner with a Q&A panel and a Sunday “Brunch with the Bride.” (Courtesy photo)

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Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet and greet in Auburn

Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17…

Buckley residents of all ages came out last September to participate in the annual Beautify Buckley event; pictured here are kids painting rocks to bring some color to their city. Beautify Buckley is one of many organizations that received grant money from the White River Hometown Fund this year. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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White River Hometown Fund announces grantees

The Fund had a record amount of grand money to aid local nonprofits and organizations feed, educate, and…