Plant stewards: The Native Plant Stewardship Program educates community volunteers about the region’s native plants and plant communities, and teaches how to use this knowledge to protect and restore Washington’s natural ecosystems. Several work parties are scheduled in Federal Way. The next work party begins at 9 a.m. April 4 at Celebration Park on 1095 South 324th Street, then on April 19 at the Steel Lake Annex. Visit www.wnps.org/events to learn more.

Fermin’s Great Book of Dreams: Centerstage Theatre’s newest show has a cast of characters that includes a mouse in a suit, a tired seagull, a studious cow and a sweet potato queen. The show runs 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturdays, April 5 to April 19. It is rated for general audiences and will be performed at the Knutzen Family Theatre, located at 3200 SW Dash Point Rd., Federal Way. General admission tickets are $39 in advance (online or over the phone) and $41 at the door. Student, military and senior ticket discounts are available. More details available online at www.CenterstageTheatre.com or by phone at 253-661-1444.

Trouble in Mind: Centerstage Theatre presents “Trouble in Mind.” Taking place entirely in a rehearsal space in an old New York theatre, “Trouble in Mind” brings us up close and personal with a group of artists working to open a new Broadway show. The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., March 28 to April 20. General admission tickets are $39 in advance (online or over the phone) and $41 at the door. Student, military and senior ticket discounts are available. More details available online at www.CenterstageTheatre.com or by phone at 253-661-1444.

Native Plant Workshop: Learn about native plants and get excited about your garden, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at the South King Tool Library located at 1700 S. 340th St. in Federal Way. Also take advantage of their free seed library and garden.

Hot off the Presses: The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 8 at Poverty Bay Café for informal conversation, coffee, beer, wine and appetizers. You’ll be able to ask the newspaper staff about their work or talk about issues affecting the region, such as homelessness, addiction and development, all while supporting a local business and the work of nonprofit FUSION to serve families in need. Poverty Bay Café is located at 1108 S. 322nd Place in Federal Way, north of Celebration Park.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course: The CERT basic course is nine week free program for community members to get more prepared to respond to emergencies. It runs from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings from April 9 through June 4. To register, email sharon.green@cityoffederalwaywa.gov.

Car Wash Fundraiser: The City of Federal Way Youth Commission is hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12 at the Federal Way Community Center located at 876 S. 333rd St. All proceeds will support the FirStep Scholarship, established in 2019 to help youth access recreational activities they otherwise couldn’t afford. Car washes are $8 for cars and $10 for trucks and SUVs.

Drive thru Recycling: Bring tires and/or mattresses for recycling and documents for shredding to the free drive thru recycling event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12 at the South King Tool Library located at 1700 S 340th St in Federal Way.

Lose Yourself in Music – Symphony, Serenade, Divertimento: At 4:30 p.m. April 13, enjoy the Federal Way Symphony’s dazzling pianist. Mayumi Tayake is featured in Bohuslav Martinů’s compelling and delightful Divertimento for Piano Left-Hand at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. The concert will also include Symphony No. 4 in D (K. 19), written by nine-year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved Serenade for Strings.

City Council Meeting: 6:30 p.m. April 15 in the council chambers (upstairs and to the left) at City Hall, located at 33325 8th Ave. S.

Community Garden Easter Egg Hunt: Free annual event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19, hosted by the Light of Christ Community Garden. Fun for all age kids.

Village Green Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast: Meet the Easter Bunny, play outdoor games and of course hunt for Easter eggs at the Village Green’s event from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. April 19 in the Hearthside Perennial Garden located at 35419 First Ave. S. in Federal Way. RSVP by calling 253-785-9708.

All the World’s a Stage – Earth Day Celebration: This free community event will include a bouncy house, face painting, gardening tips, local vendors and even a magic show from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 19 at the Performing Arts and Event Center, located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. in Federal Way.

Art Sip and Stroll: From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 24 enjoy art created by residents of Village Green senior living in Federal Way. Stroll throughout their gallery of art in their Fairfield building and enjoy wine and dessert along the way. Village Green is located at 35419 First Ave. S.

Parks Appreciation Day: From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 26, pick from three sites in Federal Way to appreciate through volunteering. Site 1: Brooklake Blueberry Farm located at 726 S. 356th St., Site 2: Steel Lake Annex located at 2645 S. 312th St., Site 3: Celebration Park located at 1095 S. 324th St.

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