State Reps. Dave Upthegrove and Tina Orwall, both Democrats from Des Moines, along with Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Kent), will host a Community Jobs Forum on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Stepping out of the traditional "town hall" format, the three lawmakers put together a forum to give constituents an opportunity to connect with state and nonprofit agencies that do job placement, training, counseling, and similar services.

Legislators will speak briefly about state efforts to spur job creation and get the economy back on track. The rest of the event will be free time for attendees to visit tables from the participating agencies and speak one-on-one with the legislators.

The forum will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Kent City Council Chambers, 220 Fourth Ave. S. in Kent.

Confirmed participating agencies include WorkSource, Port of Seattle Jobs, Highline Community College, Green River Community College, Renton Technical College, the Veterans Conservation Corps and U.S. Census Bureau.

The jobs forum is a free event; all South King County job seekers are encouraged to attend.

The 33rd Legislative District includes SeaTac, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and parts of Kent and Tukwila.

For more information, contact Jennifer Waldref at (360) 786-7201 or Waldref.Jennifer@leg.wa.gov