Santa is coming to town...Sat., Nov. 29 @ 10 a.m.

Kent Station is kicking off the holiday season with Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with the Rainier Brass Ensemble, at 10 a.m. on Sat., November 29 at the Kent Station Plaza. The jolly couple will be available to greet shoppers afterward at the Santa House where they can have their photos taken or they can take Santa's patented "naughty or nice" test.

In addition, Kent Station is accepting food and toy donations to be given to the Kent Food Bank during the holidays.

For more info. including Santa House hours, visit Kent Station online.

Kent Winterfest: Kids 'n Kritters pet walk

For the second year in a row, Kent Winterfest - scheduled for Saturday, December 6 - is holding a Kids 'n Kritters Pet Walk for kids and adults. Walk your pets on a fun one mile-walk that weaves in and out of the streets of downtown Kent. King County Animal Care and Control will bring adoptable dogs, and Another Chance Pet Adoptions will have adoptable cats.

Register by bringing one large, clean bath towel or blanket to McMonigle Veterinary Clinic on Central Avenue. If you register before Nov. 24., you'll receive a free long-sleeved t-shirt the day of the walk.

All friendly dogs are welcome and must be on leashes. Cats and smaller pets can be carried or put in carriers or pulled in your own wagons. Costumes are not required but are encouraged. Free pet photos after the walk!

The walk begins at The Morford Family Carousel at Town Square Plaza and will be led by Santa. See you there!