Covington WA first time homebuyers have until December 1, 2009 to find a home, secure financing, and close the transaction. Better start working with you Realtor® today. You are eligible if you or your spose if married have not owned your principal residence for the past 3 years.

When you file your taxes, you will be able to subtract the amount of the credit from the taxes you owe on your federal income tax return. If the credit is larter than what you owe, you receive the balance as a REFUND from the IRS.

The credit is based on 10% of the purchase price of the home. If you purchase a home that costs $80,000 or more you will start with the $8,000 credit. If you earn more than $75,000 a year (or $150,000 married filing jointly) there is a phaseout formula you must follow.

You must own the house for 3 years or more; otherwise, you will have to repay the credit. Find great deals in Covington WA

Get started today, if you are looking to buy for the first time  in Covington Wa and take advantage of the $8,000 firt time homebuyers Tax Credit.

This week at the Covington Library in Washington offers homework help for grades K-12. This event is available with the help of volunteer tutors. Go in for help for your teens for High School Math every Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Friday nights, the Covington Library WA opens up for teens to hangout and play videogames, and more. Check it out and register.

 Enjoy the benefits of your local Covington Library, WA.

Study Zone
Event Type: Study Zone (K-12)
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Grades K-12
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
High School Math on Wednesdays and Thursdays only.
Age(s): Teens, Children & Families

Teen After-Hours @ the Library
Event Type: Teen Programs
Date: Friday, May 29, 2009
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: We're opening the library on Friday night just for teens. Play videogames, use computers, snack or just hangout. All free!
Age(s): Teens
Other: Registration required. Teens must be picked up between 10-11pm.

This week at the Covington Wa Library there is a couple of unusual events. Take a look one of Saturday's events ~ Enjoy elaborate costumes, storytelling and dance tied to tribal ceremonies and customs by the Kuteeyaa Native Dance Group.

As Always Study zone is always open where your children can get homework help.

Study Zone
Event Type: Study Zone (K-12)
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Grades K-12
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
High School Math on Wednesdays and Thursdays only.
Age(s): Teens, Children & Families

Poetry Coffeehouse
Event Type: Adult Programs
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Join us at Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Avenue Black Diamond, for an evening of poetry. Please share a poem in an open mic session. Awards will be given to the winners of the Black Diamond, Covi...
Age(s): Adults, Children & Families, Teens

Anime and Manga Club
Event Type: Teen Programs
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Start Time: 4:00 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Teens in grades 6-12
Do you love Anime or Manga? If yes, then join this club.
Age(s): Teens

Study Zone
Event Type: Study Zone (K-12)
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Grades K-12
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
High School Math on Wednesdays and Thursdays only.
Age(s): Teens, Children & Families

Covi Adult Book Group
Event Type: Book Clubs
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Please join our friendly afternoon book discussion. New members are always welcome! We will discuss The Shadow Catcher by Marianne Wiggins.
Age(s): Adults

Study Zone
Event Type: Study Zone (K-12)
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Grades K-12
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
High School Math on Wednesdays and Thursdays only.
Age(s): Teens, Children & Families

 Young Readers Brunch Book Bunch
Event Type: Children's Programs NOT Story Times
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Grades 1 to 3, adult partner welcome
Covington's kids book group will read together, talk about books, and play games while we munch a mid-morning snack! Our book for May is The Empty Pot...
Age(s): Children & Families
Other: Sponsored by the Friends of the Covington Library.

Kuteeyaa Native Dance Group
Event Type: Children's Programs NOT Story Times
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: All ages welcome
This multi-generational dance group specializes in the traditions of southeast Alaska and western British Columbia including the Tlingit, Tsimpshian and Haida Tribes. Enjoy elabora...
Age(s): Children & Families

Event Type: Talk Time
Date: Monday, May 18, 2009
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Free conversation class to improve basic English. Meet people from around the world and learn about American culture.
Age(s): Adults
Other: Registration not required.

Are you looking for a Spa close by, like where you live in Covington, WA? Danielle Ross opened in a brand new building in Covington next to QFC. They used to be next to Pier One, but recently moved into their new custom building. It is a Salon and Spa. One stop place to get yourself pampered.

It will be Mother's Day tomorrow. Go pamper yourself and get a facial. Ask for Kris. If she isn't available, the other estheticians are great also.

Why go far when you have a great Spa and Salon in your neck of the woods.

The Wild Wheat Bakery and cafe in Kent, WA would be a great place to take your Mom out for Mother's Day Sunday Brunch. It is a small restaurant nestled in downtown Kent near Kent Station and the Kent Library at

202 First Ave S (at Gowe Street)
Kent, WA 98032

They make everything from scratch. The breakfast is traditional, yet extravagant. They also have an extended lunch menu as well as handcrafted desserts in their bakery.

Watch video about the The Wild Wheat Bakery and Cafe in Kent, WA and form your own opinion.

It sometimes gets crowded on Sundays close to 11-noon, so get there early.

 I am not getting paid to promote the restaurant. I just want to share a great place to eat with great food which is the Wild Wheat Bakery and Cafe in Kent, WA.

Let me know how you like it.

Living in Covington, WA  since the days of one Johny's supermarket, and one Valley Bank to all of this today has been great.  It used to be the city of Kent and later incorporated to the City of Covington. Now there are restaurants, Pier 1, Costco, Home Depot, Kohls, and so much more that I would name all of them but it would only loose your attention. If you live in the right neighborhood in Covington, you are just a walking distance to the heart of the city which is on Kent-Kangley.

Although housing price in Covington has always been more affordable than Kent and Renton. I know that someday the housing price will be just as competitive as the rest of the surrounding cities. It is affordable to live in Covington today.

Drive through the city and some of the neighborhoods sometime and you will find views of Mt Rainier.

Please stop by at your local Covington, WA Library to support their weekly activities for the little ones and even something for the Teens-video games.

The Library is walking distance for a couple of neighborhoods in Covington, such as Highpointe and Suncrest. Get some excersice and walk to your Library.

This week there are two different events: 1. Learn how to look for Civil Legal Service through dial-211 service. 2. Laughter club - Laugh, stretch exercise to reduce stress.

Wee Ones Story Times
Event Type: Children's Story Times
Date: Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Start Time: 10:05 AM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Newborn through prewalkers with adult
Enjoy bouncy rhymes, familiar songs and a wee bit of story in this 20-minute session. A fun way to bond with your baby through books.
Age(s): Children & Families

Young Toddler Story Times
Event Type: Children's Story Times
Date: Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Start Time: 10:45 AM
Library: Covington Library
Description: For walking babies/young toddlers (or waddlers) up to 24 months with adult
Enjoy bouncy rhymes, familiar songs and a wee bit of story in this 20-minute session. A fun way to start your child on the...
Age(s): Children & Families
Other: Held in the Story Time room.

Friends of the Covington Library Meeting
Event Type: Friends of the Library
Date: Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Join us!
Age(s): Adults

Pajamarama Story Time
Event Type: Children's Story Times
Date: Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: All ages welcome
Children are invited to come in their jammies to enjoy stories, songs and activities that build language skills.
Age(s): Children & Families

Toddler Tales Story Time
Event Type: Children's Story Times
Date: Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Start Time: 10:05 AM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Ages 2 to 3 with adult
Nurture a love of books as you and your toddler enjoy reading, rhymes, songs and movement activities.
Age(s): Children & Families

 Preschool Pizzazz Story Time
Event Type: Children's Story Times
Date: Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Start Time: 10:45 AM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Ages 4 to 6 with adult, younger siblings welcome
Help your preschooler get ready to read! Enjoy stories, songs and activities that build language skills.
Age(s): Children & Families

Game On!
Event Type: Teen Programs/Games
Date: Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Start Time: 4:00 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Play videogames at the library! We have a Wii, a PS2, Xbox 360s, GameCubes and tons of great games. Just show up and play. It's free!
Age(s): Teens

 Spanish/English Story Time
Event Type: Children's Story Times
Date: Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Everyone welcome, children must be accompanied by adult
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and activities in Spanish and English.
Age(s): Children & Families
Other: Registration not required.

Look to Your Library- Dial 211 for Legal Referral
Event Type: Adult Programs
Date: Thursday, May 07, 2009
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Heidi Fischer of Northwest Justice Project will introduce you to a referral telephone number (dial-211) called the Centralized Information and Referral Point for Civil-Legal Services in King County fo...

Age(s): Adults

Super Saturdays Story Time
Event Type: Children's Story Times
Date: Saturday, May 09, 2009
Start Time: 3:00 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: All ages welcome
Enjoy stories, songs and activities that tickle the imagination.
Age(s): Children & Families

Laughter Club
Event Type: Adult Programs
Date: Monday, May 11, 2009
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Please join us for a half hour of laughter and stretching exercises. Reduce your stress by laughing. No jokes, just simulated laughter which stimulates more laughter. All you need is a willingness to ...
Age(s): Adults

This week at the Covington Library, there a 9 free events and activities you and family can take advantage of. Take your little one over for story time or get help with homework for you child.

The Covington, Black Diamond and Maple Valley Libraries will be closed in the morning for staff training on Thursday, April 30th.The Covington Library will open at Noon.

Wee Ones Story Times
Event Type: Children's Story Times
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Start Time: 10:05 AM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Newborn through prewalkers with adult
Enjoy bouncy rhymes, familiar songs and a wee bit of story in this 20-minute session. A fun way to bond with your baby through books.
Age(s): Children & Families
Other: Story Time will be held in the Story Time room

Young Toddler Story Times
Event Type: Children's Story Times
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Start Time: 10:45 AM
Library: Covington Library
Description: For walking babies/young toddlers (or waddlers) up to 24 months with adult
Enjoy bouncy rhymes, familiar songs and a wee bit of story in this 20-minute session. A fun way to start your child on the...
Age(s): Children & Families
Other: Held in the Story Time room.

Study Zone
Event Type: Study Zone (K-12)
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Grades K-12
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
High School Math on Wednesdays and Thursdays only.
Age(s): Teens, Children & Families

Pajamarama Story Time
Event Type: Children's Story Times
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: All ages welcome
Children are invited to come in their jammies to enjoy stories, songs and activities that build language skills.
Age(s): Children & Families

Toddler Tales Story Time
Event Type: Children's Story Times
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Start Time: 10:05 AM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Ages 2 to 3 with adult
Nurture a love of books as you and your toddler enjoy reading, rhymes, songs and movement activities.
Age(s): Children & Families

Preschool Pizzazz Story Time
Event Type: Children's Story Times
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Start Time: 10:45 AM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Ages 4 to 6 with adult, younger siblings welcome
Help your preschooler get ready to read! Enjoy stories, songs and activities that build language skills.
Age(s): Children & Families

Study Zone
Event Type: Study Zone (K-12)
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Grades K-12
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
High School Math on Wednesdays and Thursdays only.
Age(s): Teens, Children & Families

Spanish/English Story Time
Event Type: Children's Story Times
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Everyone welcome, children must be accompanied by adult
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and activities in Spanish and English.
Age(s): Children & Families
Other: Registration not required.

Study Zone
Event Type: Study Zone (K-12)
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Library: Covington Library
Description: Grades K-12
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.
High School Math on Wednesdays and Thursdays only.
Age(s): Teens, Children & Families