In a press release from the City of Covington dated October 28, 2010, the City announced that it will allow local business’s to display temporary banners up to 90 days. The current sign code only allows the temporary banners, like those used for special sales or events, to be displayed for 30 days in a one year period.

Covington City Council voted Tuesday, October 26, to extend the 30 day display time frame to 90 days to allow businesses the opportunity to gain better results and get good use out of their banners. The extension will last from November 3, 2010 through April 30, 2011. During that time, the Community Planning Department and Planning Commission will revisit the temporary banner sign codes to determine if permanent changes should be made. A review of the sign codes would also consider whether or not to continue waiving temporary banner fees.

“Small businesses rely on temporary banners to stimulate walk-in business,” said City Manager Derek Matheson, “and they are concerned they aren’t getting enough time to display those.”

For more information about applying for a temporary banner permit in Covington, contact the City at 253-638-1100 and ask for the permit technician. Questions from the media should be directed to Karla Slate, Community Relations Coordinator/PIO at 253-638-1110, ext. 2234.

Spaghetti Dinner! Covington’s non-profit Rainier Youth Choirs is fundraising to cover operating expenses and keep tuition costs affordable.

Bring family and friends on Friday, November 12 to Cedar Heights Middle School, 19640 SE 272nd, Kent, WA, anytime between 5:30 and 7:30pm. Enjoy a pasta dinner with your choice of sauce (Pesto, Tomato, and a meat sauce with meatballs), salad, garlic bread, mozzarella Puffins and dessert. Ice water, coffee, and tea are included in the meal, but there will be pop and bottled water for sale as well.

Children 1-5 years old are $1 per year of age age. Everyone else is $7 pre-paid through an RYC member, or $8 at the door.

Please pre-order tickets via email and pay at the door!

This Friday, November 5, 2010 from 6 to 7 p.m., Kent Station is hosting a free concert to raise funds for U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Join shoppers, dinners and fellow patriots at Kent Station’s Fountain Stage for a concert by the Green River Community College concert choir. They will sing a medley of fun Christmas tunes including Silent Night, Carol of the Bells and a jazz version of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.”

The choir will sing in honor of our soldiers defending U.S. rights overseas while trying to raise money to send “Christmas to Afghanistan.” Cash and check donations will be accepted during the concert.

Project U(th), a group of savvy local teens serving kids and teens in Kent and Covington, qualifies for a Pepsi Refresh Grant of $50,000 and they need the community’s help to earn the grant. The top 10 vote getters in the $50,000 category will receive and grant, and Project U(th) is currently ranked 111th. Please take a few minutes to sign up and then vote once each day to help Project U(th) win.

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Visit Project U(th) on Facebook.

IHOP in Covington is now open for business. Located in the new Covington Esplanade plaza off 272nd, IHOP is open seven days a week, Sun-Thurs from 6 am to 10 pm and Fri-Sat from 6 am – 12 am. For more info., call 253-656-0152 or visit the restaurant’s website.

Two Tahoma schools are featuring plays this November, bringing quality entertainment close to home at affordable prices. Log OutHere’s what’s playing next month:

Tahoma Senior High School Presents

While the Lights Were Out by Jack Sharkey
Directed by Richard Young

November 4, 5 & 6 and 12 & 13  (Shows @ 7 p.m.)

Tickets:  $7 adults, $5 students with ASB, $4 students w/o ASB and children

Tahoma High School, 18200 SE 240th St., Covington, WA  98042
425-413-6200
Tahoma Junior High School Presents

And Then There Was One! And Then There Was One, Too!
Directed by Dale Bowers

November 5 @ 7 pm
November 6 @ 2 pm and 7 pm
November 7 @ 2 pm

And Then There was One! — a spoof on Agatha Christie’s famous murder mystery And Then There Were None (Ten Little Indians). A hilarious satire of ten guests stranded on a desert island and one by one they disappear.

And Then There was One, Too is the sequel, and just as hilarious as the first show. Another chance meeting at mountaintop resort – where they are all once again stranded and one by one, they begin to disappear – again! Will these people ever learn?

Tahoma Middle School, 24425 SE 216th Way, Maple Valley, WA  98038
425-413-3600

For more information, visit Tahoma Drama online.

Having trouble with algebra? Need a little help with English? Then visit the Covington Library (27100 164th Ave. SE, Covington, 98042) on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

The Covington Branch of the King County Library will host Study Zone on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 pm for free homework help from volunteer tutors. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade are welcome!

For a complete listing of classes and events at the Covington Library, visit their website.

If you want to move a business to or start a business in Covington, visit the City’s website for additional information, including zoning, licensing requirements, the city’s future plans and more.

City of Covington – Doing Business in Covington

City of Covington – Business Licenses & Peddlers’ Permits

City of Covington – Comprehensive Plan Info.

Yesterday Jenkins Creek Park at 18050 SE 267th Place in Covington was re-opened.This 23-acre park features walking trails and natural wilderness areas.

For more information, please contact Parks and Recreation Director Scott Thomas at  or 253-638-1110.

Thanks to all of the fans and readers of iLoveKent.net for encouraging us to expand into Covington, Washington! Our hope is that you’ll love and use this site as much as you do iLoveKent.net. For now, this site is a work in progress, so it might be a few weeks before it gets to be as useful as our sister site, but we’ll get there!

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