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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…

Photos by Ray Miller-Still
The Enumclaw Garden Club’s annual Breakfast for the Birds is scheduled for Feb. 27 at the Expo Center’s Field House; here are some pictures from last year’s hat parade that were never published.

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At A Glance | February 2024

Wine and Chocolate at the Expo Center, Galentine’s at Simple Goodness Sisters, and the Rotary Father-Daughter dance is…

Photo courtesy King County United Way

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Free tax filing at Enumclaw library

United Way King County will be offering its services on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
The Enumclaw Rotary and the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation met inside “The Foundation” on Jan. 15 to celebrate a grant of $70,000 so RFWF can finish renovations inside its new home.

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Enumclaw Rotary helps Rainier Foothills finish new building renovations

A new home for the local nonprofit is hoped to be open and operational in March.

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Teresa Connell, center, celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this month.

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Buckley’s Teresa Connell turns 100

It’s rare enough to turn 100 — and rarer still when a married couple reach that milestone together.

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Sandi and Salvador Moreno at Leony’s Cellars in downtown Enumclaw.

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Sip and stroll with local wineries at Wine and Chocolate

Make sure you stop by Enumclaw vendor Leony’s Cellars to try their Sultry Coffee port.

Photo courtesy Metro Creative Connection

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Parkinson’s group looking for new members

The next support group meeting is this Saturday at the library.

The Seattle Dykes on Bikes at the 2023 Making Strides of Seattle breast cancer walk. Courtesy photo.

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Lesbian motorcycle club offers community and security

Membership continues to grow for the first Washington state chapter of Dykes on Bikes.

Photo courtesy Metro Creative Connections

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Max, George Top 2023’s List of 10 Most Popular Pet Names in Enumclaw | King County

Enumclaw residents registered 1,153 dogs and 352 cats this year.

Make sure to check the water for any algae blooms before you plunge into Lake Wilderness — or any other body of water — for your polar bear plunge. Photo courtesy the city of Maple Valley

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Looking forward to a New Year polar bear plunge? Check the water first

Toxic algae was detected in Lake Wilderness.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
The Buckley Spinners meet for square dancing lessons on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Buckley Hall, and a new 14-week course begins on Feb. 6. For more information, head to facebook.com/groups/spinnerssquaredanceclub. Pictured in red is Taylor Wild, dancing at an open dance last year.

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At A Glance | January 2024

The Chalet is the busiest venue of the month.