Sunset Neighborhood Association, Renton WA

11/27/2022

RIP

Irene Cara died in her Florida home this week, her publicist, Judith A. Moose, confirmed on Twitter Saturday

11/08/2022

Surprise

“Surprise..😅”

04/01/2019

Tomorrow, Monday, April 1st is the 1st day of the Renton Airport Emergency Exercise for 3 days---Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. There will be extra aircraft activity above our City of Renton these 3 days.

03/09/2019

Renton Library March 2019 Events

VOICE of the Valley - Yesterday



Renton Library
100 Mill Avenue S
Renton, WA 98057
425.226.6043

Children & Families
Family Story Times
Monday, March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10am
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!

Spanish Story Times
Tuesday, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10:30am
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Stories, songs and fun!

Reading with Rover
Tuesday, March 12, 6pm
Ages 4 and older, ages 6 and younger with adult.
Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a welcoming environment. Reading with Rover is a community-based literacy program working with schools and libraries throughout the greater Seattle area.

Please, Please Mr. Postman: Write Letters
Wednesday, March 20, 4pm
Ages 4 and older with adult.
Would you like to send a letter or postcard to friends or family to make their day a little brighter? You can also write to someone you’ve never met. We will send letters to children in hospitals to cheer them up. We’ll have blank postcards ready for you to design and decorate.
We’ll supply the stamps, too.

STEM: Building Bridges
Thursday, March 28, 10am
Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Have fun building different bridges, guess and test how much weight each can hold. Come learn and explore at the library!
Please register online or call 425.226.6043 beginning March 7, 10am

Tweens & Teens
Renton Teen Round Table
Wednesday, March 13, 4:30pm
Grades 7-12.
Renton Teen Round Table (or RT2 for short) is the teen leadership group of the Renton libraries. This is a forum to give teens leadership opportunities and a voice in planning programs/events for Renton area libraries and their community.
Students will earn volunteer credit for their participation.

Study Zone
Call the library or go online for current schedule.
Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Adults
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-3pm
No class March 26 and 28.
Learn English grammar, reading, writing and conversation skills with an experienced instructor.

Neighborhood Legal Clinics
Tuesdays, 6:30pm
The King County Bar Association provides free 30-minute consultations with volunteer attorneys to any King County residents with civil legal issues. This clinic location is in partnership with the Loren Miller Bar Association which provides a safe space for clients of color. Attorneys cannot represent clients but can refer to other assistance.
Available by appointment only. Please call 206.267.7070 between 9am and 12pm, Tuesday through Thursday, to schedule an appointment.

A.R.I.S.E. Shelter Intake
Wednesdays, 1-3pm
Catholic Community Services staff will be available for intake sessions for the A.R.I.S.E. shelter on a first come, first served basis. The A.R.I.S.E. shelter is open 365 days a year serving single adult homeless men age 18 and older.
Must bring a form of picture ID for intake.

Employment and Training Help
Thursday, March 7, 10am-12pm
Puget Sound Training Center will be available to answer your questions about free help for finding a job, forklift certification, CPR and computer skills. Drop-in to explore your opportunities.

Career & Tuition Help
Friday, March 8 and 22, 10:30am-2:30pm
Renton Technical College will be available to answer questions about a variety of programs that offer free tuition for a new career.

Birds and Climate Change
Saturday, March 9, 11am
Join Jay Galvin and Dan Streiffert from Rainier Audubon for a brief overview of the National Audubon Society’s report on the impact climate change will have on birds in North America along with some information on how you can help. Audubon’s Birds and Climate Change Report is a first-of-its-kind study that predicts how climate change could affect the ranges of 588 North American birds.

Horror in Film and Lit Series
Lovecraft Country Book Discussion
Saturday, March 9, 2pm

Get Out Film and Discussion
Saturday, March 23, 1pm
Rated R.
First come, first seated.

Startup 425 Foundations
Have a great idea for a product or business? Not sure how to get started? Join Startup 425, King County Library System, and seasoned professionals from SCORE for a series of workshops focused on bringing your ideas to reality, from developing a business plan to crafting a financing and marketing strategy. Includes light refreshments.
Class size is limited to 20 participants.
Please register.

Ideation
Monday, March 11, 6:30pm
Ideation: Develop and assess your idea to determine whether it might be viable as a product. Discuss the ideation process with a panel of entrepreneurs and business owners.

Business Plans
Monday, March 25, 6:30pm
Understand the business planning process and what elements are crucial when developing your plan.

Health Insurance Information
Friday, March 15, 1-4pm
Staff from Community Health Plan of Washington will be available to help you understand your health insurance options and guide you through the process.

Scarecrow Video Silver Screeners Presents: A Hard Day’s Night
Tuesday, March 19, 4:30pm
Join us for a free movie each month.
Post-film discussion moderated by Scarecrow Video.

Renton River Runs Under It Book Group
The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin
Thursday, March 21, 7pm

Side Hustles for Creative Types
Saturday, March 23, 11am
Presented by Jeff Leisawitz, author/musician/producer.
Looking for a gig that could make you some extra cash? Ready to be your own boss? Creating a fulfilling and potentially profitable side hustle could be the way to go. Come find out how!

01/10/2019

It's time for Sunset Neighborhood Association to shine!

Community Meeting for NE Sunset Blvd. Fence Art
Community members are invited to be part of a public art project on a large fence along NE Sunset Blvd - between Edmonds Ave. NE and Harrington Ave. NE. This fence is in need of upgrades, and the City is working to create a beautiful piece of art that reflects the community to bring new life to the Sunset corridor.

Project artists will be holding two community meetings to share design ideas and get inspiration for the project. Please join us and encourage those you may know to attend at one of two sessions at the Renton Highlands Library: Tuesday, January 15th, 5:30-6:30 PM or Sunday, January 20th, 3:30-4:30 PM.

This will be one of the largest art piece in Renton, and we want to showcase Sunset with your help!

RSVP or share the event using this link:

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01/03/2019

Hello All, here's what's happening at the beautiful Renton Highlands Library

Renton Highlands Library January Events
VOICE of the Valley - 2 days ago

Renton Highlands Library

2801 NE 10th Street

Renton, WA 98056

425.277.1831

January 2019 Events

Children & Families

Spanish Story Times

Friday, January 11, 18 and 25, 11am

Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Stories, songs and fun!

The Big Play Date

Monday, January 14, 10am-12pm

For families with children newborn to age 6, but all ages welcome with adult.

Drop in for interactive, play-centered activities. Enjoy meeting other families and learn how play encourages language skills, social and emotional development.

Family Story Times

Tuesdays, 10am and 11:30am

Wednesdays, 7pm

No Story Time on January 1.

Ages 2 to 8 with adult.

Stories, songs and fun!

Teens

Board Game Afternoon

Friday, January 11, 18 and 25, 4-6pm

All ages and skill levels welcome.

Learn to play chess or explore other board games at the library with your family and friends.

Free Practice SAT Test

Saturday, January 19, 12pm

Presented by C2 Education.

Grades 8-12.

Take advantage of this free, proctored practice SAT test to improve your score and prepare for the actual test. Be advised that the practice test will take four-hours, so plan ahead.

Study Zone

Call the library or go online for current schedule.

Grades K-12.

Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Adults

One-on-One Computer Help

Wednesday, January 2, 16 and 30, 6pm

Sunday, January 13 and 27, 2pm

Have computer or software questions? TechTutor volunteers are here for you to help with computer basics, Microsoft Office, Internet, email and computer learning resources.

You may bring your own laptop, but TechTutors cannot provide hands-on or hardware assistance.

No appointment necessary, assistance provided on a drop-in basis.

Social Services Connections – Healthcare and More

Monday, January 7, 14 and 28, 10am

Learn more about no/low cost medical care, food banks and health insurance resources on the Eastside and near Renton. Join a representative of the International Community Health Services to learn about resources nearby for you and your family.

Free, no appointment necessary.

Career & Tuition Help

Friday, January 18, 10:30am

Renton Technical College will be available to answer questions about a variety of programs that offer free tuition for a new career.

Citizenship Classes

Mondays, 7pm

No class on January 21.

Learn how to become a US Citizen.

Talk Time Classes

Saturdays, 10-11:30am

Practice speaking English with other English language learners

12/29/2018

Hello All. It's a new year in Renton enjoy all that you can. Great Food, Great Activities, Great Fun all year long.

12/07/2018

Hello All. Don't forget to go see the Clam Lights at Coulon. They're GORGEOUS

06/08/2017

Remember all, the marvelous Renton Farmer's Market has started. Wonderful food, fresh and healthy, beautiful flowers straight from the garden. Additional vendors that make you smile and the best food demonstrations that use food you can pick up there. Let's not forget about the entertainment and the magnificent volunteers, it's not something you want to miss. Hope to see you there!

06/23/2015

Renton’s Fabulous 4th of July and Fireworks at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

Renton, WA – The City of Renton and event co-sponsor The Landing invite you to experience Independence Day from the shores of Lake Washington at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton.

The celebration will have something for everyone, including free children’s activities and face painting from noon to 8:00 p.m. sponsored by Coal Creek Family YMCA and Walmart; stage entertainment from 1:00 to 9:30 p.m. sponsored by Sanctuary & The Reserve Apartments; and a professional fireworks display from the Ivar’s waterwalk at 10:00 p.m. New this year, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., don’t miss the Volleyball Tournament located at the sand courts in the south beach area.

Ivar’s, Kidd Valley, beachside concessions and espresso vendor “Zone 3 Explorers” will be available all day in the park. Attendees are encouraged to join the city in “greening” Renton’s larger scale events by using the recycling receptacles in the park.

Park rules prohibit the following: pop-up canopies, enclosed tents, table umbrellas, large barbecues, personal fireworks, alcohol, animals, pets, nets, poles, and projectiles (e.g., frisbees, footballs, etc.). Small umbrellas and umbrella chairs will be allowed. Only small barbeques will be permitted. Personal fireworks are banned within the Renton city limits at all times and the ban will be actively enforced.

Event Schedule:
7:00 a.m. – Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park opens
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Volleyball Tournament
Noon to 8:00 p.m. – Free KidZone activities
1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Stage entertainment
10:00 p.m. – Fireworks display from Ivar’s waterwalk

Stage Entertainment:
1:00 p.m. – Renton City Concert Band
2:30 p.m. – Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn – lively and interactive line-dance lesson
3:30 p.m. – Bakra Bata Steel Drum Band
5:00 p.m. – Coal Creek Family YMCA – Fitness is Fun!
6:00 p.m. – Miles from Chicago Blues Band
7:15 p.m. – Official Welcome & National Anthem
8:00 p.m. – Oncore, R&B Dance Hits

The following hours will be enforced on July 4th:
At the finger piers and bulkhead: all boats must be cleared from this area by 7:00 p.m.
At the boat launch, no launching or pick-up of watercraft from 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Attendees should note the following parking and access information:
• Parking is limited at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and is not permitted along Lake Washington Blvd. N.
• Parking is available on Houser Way North, on the top two floors of the parking garage at The Landing and in the parking lot located at N. 8th Street, Park Avenue N. and Garden Avenue N.
• Due to construction, parking is not available at the Bristol Apartments at Southport along Lake Washington, located between Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Boeing.
• There is no event shuttle service.
• Courtesy pick-up and drop-off will be available in the boat launch area; access to the boat launch will not be available between 9:45 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
• Vehicle access to Lake Washington Blvd. will be restricted beginning at 10:00 p.m. to facilitate exit of pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Lake Washington Blvd. N. will re-open at approximately 11:15 p.m. Attendees who are not picked up before 10:00 p.m. will need to wait for pick-up until Lake Washington Blvd. reopens at approximately 11:15 p.m.

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. For additional information about the event call 425-430-6600 or visit rentonwa.gov/4thofJuly.

City of Renton web site

06/22/2015

Emphasis on Safety as Renton Fireworks Ban Enforced

RENTON, WA—Renton residents are reminded that it is illegal to possess or discharge fireworks of any kind in the city of Renton throughout the year, including on July 4. The ban on fireworks went into effect in 2005, by voter approval, and prohibits the personal discharge of fireworks within the city limits year-round, including on July 4 and New Year's Eve. It is also illegal to sell or possess fireworks within the city limits.

“The fireworks ban is in place to protect citizens and their property, and it is working,” said Mark Peterson, Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator. “Since 2005, we have seen a significant reduction in the number of painful injuries and costly property losses related to the use of fireworks.”

Violators are subject to both criminal and civil citations, confiscation of fireworks and possible fines of $100 to $500. Additionally, the sale, possession, or use of explosive devices such as M-80s, M-100s, and homemade or modified fireworks are felony offenses, and violators will face criminal prosecution. To report violators, please call 9-1-1.

To enjoy fireworks safely, the community is encouraged to attend Renton’s public fireworks display on Saturday, July 4, at 10:00 p.m. at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. Festivities and activities begin at 12:00 p.m. so go early and make a day of it with your family.

For more information about the fireworks ban, call the Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department at 425-430-7000. For information on Renton’s Fabulous 4th of July Celebration call 425-430-6600

05/19/2015

Increase in Suspicious Fire Activity
Arson Fires in Downtown Renton

RENTON: There has been a recent rash of suspicious fire activity occurring in the downtown core area of Renton. After a total of five fires in the last three weeks, Renton Fire & Emergency Services officials believe an arsonist may be active in this area.
The fires occurred:
• April 25, 00:08 hours, in the 100 block of S 3rd St.
• May 2, 00:46 hours, in the 300 block of Rainier Ave S
• May 11, 00:51 hours, in the 400 block of SW 2nd
• May 12, 00:09 hours, on SW 7th St
• May 12, 03:22 hours, in the 200 block of S 4th PL
"We are seeing an active arson problem in the downtown core area of Renton. We have investigated these fires and determined that they are being intentionally set, and are approaching this situation very seriously. The dangers of these fires are the possibility of someone getting hurt, killed, or losing their business," said Fire Chief Mark Peterson.
The fire department is advising residents and business owners to take extra precautions aimed at reducing the likelihood of a fire being set near their home or business. Tips include:
• Do not store garbage, discarded materials or other combustibles near any structures
• Keep the exterior of your building lit during nighttime hours
• Report any suspicious activities that you see occurring around your building or neighborhood

Renton Fire & Emergency Services and Renton Police are asking for the community's help in finding the suspect or suspects behind these acts of arson. Please contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at 425-430-7000 if you have any information.