Election Day at Earthworks!

This announcement is from my friends Steve & Donna St. Louis at Earthworks Gem Design Studio on First Avenue South:

"Hello to One and All,

Everyone's invited to attend an all day event on November 4th, Election Day 2008 at Earthworks. We will be running the returns all day, and probably well into the night. We will have some stuff to nibble on and some light libations (after 5:00 P.M.) as well. Perhaps some plain ol' WHITE water, RED wine, or BLUE martini's...who knows?

Also, quite noteworthy, this is NOT A PARTISAN EVENT. While everyone is encouraged to cheer on their favorite, respect for another's political preference(s) is of paramount importance...this is an event to celebrate the unique opportunity we have as a culture to freely elect the leadership of this great nation every four years. If things get rancorous or out of hand, we will respectfully ask for a tamping down of partisan passions, and if this doesn't work, we will kindly wish everyone a good evening and go home. RESPECT for another's views is the key.

Finally, to anyone who attends the event, we will offer a 10% discount on any purchases of regular on-hand store inventory. Now, we realize that 10% doesn't seem like much nowadays, but the many of you who know us understand that we NEVER offer discounts ("...offer uniqueness and quality, price it right to begin with, and dispense with the mark-ups found in "Sales"), so for us this is a big deal.

We look forward to welcoming all of you to our celebration.

Steve and Donna Saint-Louis
Earthworks Gem Design Studio"

Upcoming Events - Kent Historical Museum

NEW EXHIBIT COMING:

Opening Friday, September 19, "Kenjiro Nomura: An Artist's View of the Japanese American Internment" featuring artwork from the collection of George & Betty Nomura. The works were created by Kenjiro Nomura while he was interned first at the Puyallup Assembly Center, then the Minidoka Relocation Center during WWII. The exhibit will run through December 19 at the Kent Historical Museum, 855 E Smith St—Wed-Sat, 12-4pm. Call 253-854-4330 for more information. Kenthistoricalmuseum.org

SPECIAL EVENT:

The Kent Historical Society presents their 7^th annual dinner auction “Centennial Celebration of Our Heritage at the Bereiter House” featuring dinner catered by Golden Steer Steak ‘N Rib House and music by the swing band DeLively—with silent and live auctions. Saturday, November 1, 5:30pm at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith Street, Kent. Advance tickets: $40.00 per person, table of eight $320—reservations begin 9/1/08, 253-854-4330.

Special Event November:

The Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker Rose Garden will be available for public access Tuesday, November 11, 2008 from 7:00am-6:00pm in recognition of Veteran’s Day. The garden is located on the grounds of the Kent Historical Museum at 855 E. Smith St., Kent. The Museum, however, will be closed.