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You can start warming up to some cold-tolerant plants | The Compleat Home Gardener

Lobelia, petunias, geraniums and alyssum can go into the garden, but avoid marigolds and sweet potato vine for…

Image courtesywww.lithionrecycle.com A few examples of which items around your home might use a lithium-ion battery. Please note that only rechargeable items that use lithium batteries can be recycled; any items that require a plug-in cord cannot be recycled at the upcoming event.

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In the middle of spring cleaning? Here’s where to recycle your used lithium batteries

These batteries are known to catch fire or explode when mishandled; here’s how you can dispose of them…

Roberts Drive is expected to close at the SR 169 intersection for six months. Image courtesy the city of Black Diamond

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Roberts Drive to close for six months this May

This is the only expected full closure as the roundabouts on SR 169 are being constructed.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still It’s not too late to sign up for the Rainier Run 5K — but if you don’t want to run, you’re still invited to the block party.

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Rainier 5K and block party this weekend

There will be a Kiddie Dash and prizes for the fastest runners, plus food trucks and other activities…

Marianne Binetti, The Compleat Home Gardener

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Get those flowering shrubs while you can | The Compleat Home Gardener

Looking to make your garden brighter, or have less lawn to more? Here are some tips.

Photos courtesy Enumclaw Garden Club The Enumclaw Garden Club works hard all year long to bring color to their city, from beautifying the local VFW Hall (where they hold their meetings) to decorating the local Senior Center’s Christmas Tree and showing off their green thumbs during the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce’s annual Independence Day Parade.

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Itching to grow? Join the Enumclaw Garden Club

Make sure to attend the Mother’s Day plant sale, located on the corner of Cole and Initial, on…

Courtesy photo Gig Harbor-based Heritage Distillery not be making another appearance at Old Fashioned Fest this year, but Enumclaw’s Pursuit Distilling and Auburn’s Blackfish Distilling will be making a return visit.

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A lemon herb Old Fashioned? Simple Goodness Sisters puts a twist on the classic drink

The third Old Fashioned Fest, featuring local distilleries, will be held May 4.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

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Don’t let the warmer weather fool you | The Compleat Home Gardener

It’s still too cold to plant warm-loving plants.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still … these eggs go fast, so really take flight. Expert Easter egg hunters descended onto the baseball fields at Enumclaw’s Boise Creek Park last Saturday for the annual Babbitt Rabbitt hunt, which started at 10 a.m. sharp — and was more-or-less over four minutes later. Pictured first out of the gate is Maevé Harrison; finding a calm spot to grab her eggs is Zuri Jacobs; and finally, Luna Gonzalez tries to snatch an egg from another hunter.

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Run, run, run, as quick as you might… | Photos

A few photos from Enumclaw’s Babbitt Rabbitt egg hunt last weekend.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Last year was the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Rainier Run 5K, which is coming again on April 13. After running the 5K, there will be a block party with a beer garden, kids activities, and more.

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At A Glance | April 2024

There are still egg hunts this weekend, plus the upcoming election, the Rainier 5K, and more!

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Which local Easter egg hunt will you be attending this year? Pictured is a group of sisters high-fiving the Easter Bunny at the Ten Trails event last year. Please note that the neighborhood is not doing an egg hunt this year, but will be hosting an Easter Carnival.

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Hop ‘til you drop at these local egg hunts

There’s something for everyone on March 30, plus Thomasson Family Farm’s Bunny Patch for the next two weeks.

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Win a $30 Olson’s Meats gift card by counting eggs

Can you find all the eggs in the March 20th and 27th editions?

Amaya Bell, Elk Ridge

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Buckley Kiwanis’ Students of the Month

Buckley Kiwanis Club members honored four young residents as their February students of the month. The following information…