Renton Rotary

05/30/2026

Today, we officially kicked off one of the Renton Rotary Club’s largest fundraisers—the annual Rubber Ducky Race at Renton River Days! 🦆🎉

Purchase a rubber ducky ticket and you could win some fantastic prizes, all while supporting the important work Rotary does in our community.

This year was especially meaningful as we honored Lee Wheeler for his years of dedication and service to this event. Lee has been the driving force behind the fundraiser for many years and has consistently been our club’s top ticket seller by a landslide. His enthusiasm, commitment, and passion have helped make the Rubber Ducky Race one of Renton Rotary’s most successful community traditions.

Thank you, Lee, for your leadership, tireless volunteerism, and the incredible impact you’ve made on our club and our community. Your legacy will continue to make waves long after the last duck crosses the finish line! 🦆💛

See comments below 👇to learn how to buy a raffle ticket for your chance to win!

05/29/2026

Are you ready? Get your tickets at the Renton Farmers Market on Tuesday!

Mark your calendars 🦆 The Renton Rotary Rubber Ducky Derby is making a splash on Sunday, July 27 at 3:30 pm! Get ready to witness thousands of little yellow duckies embark on a wild adventure down the Cedar River from the Houser Street Bridge! 🌊🎢

It's the quackiest event of the season, and you won't want to miss the feathered frenzy! 🎉 Residents and visitors will flock to the riverbanks, hooting and hollering, as they root for their spirited rubber ducks. 🎈

This isn't just a race, it's a dream-delivery extravaganza! 🏆🌟 Purchase your lucky ducky ticket for just $5, you'll be paddling alongside other dreamers and making a big splash in our community! 💙💧 Your donation will support incredible projects and initiatives right here in Renton. Let's quack our way to making dreams come true together! 🌠🏞️

Don't wait! Grab your tickets now and join in on the quacktastic fun! 🎫🦆 Get ready to cheer on your beloved ducks and experience the joy of a rubber ducky race like never before! 🎉

🌊🦆🎉

05/21/2026

Every year, Renton Rotary awards 8 college scholarships to high-achieving high school seniors. These students participated in a rigorous process and there was an amazing group of students vying for the $3000 scholarship.

Today we honored this year's impressive scholarship winners:

Talley High School - Rose Church-Pursley, Dominic Williams

Renton High School - Shaswati Dash, Angeline Chen

Lindbergh High School - William Thai, Khiem Tu

Hazen High School - Leo Ngo, Hannah Scheinbaum

Congratulations!

05/15/2026

Kevin Glackin-Coley speaks from the heart about his role at REACH Renton

05/15/2026

One of our own had the spotlight today and well deserved!

Kevin Glackin-Coley, fellow Renton Rotarian, spoke from the heart about REACH. Kevin is the Executive Director and works to provide everyone in our community a sustainable, healthy, and full life, with special care directed to the marginalized. REACH seeks to embody the belief that every life has innate worth by providing shelter, hot meals, clothing, supplies & other resources.​

Learn more REACH Renton

05/12/2026

Renton Rotary meets at every Thursday at noon! Enjoy lunch, a featured speaker, a raffle and more! Learn more and RSVP for our next meeting at https://www.rentonrotary.org/ (link in bio)

05/09/2026

We are grateful for the participation of Rotarians in the Renton Sunset Neighborhood Cleanup. Special acknowledgement is due to Lora Ueland for her outstanding leadership, passion, and dedication to ensuring that the Sunset Neighborhood thrives, as well as Rotary Past President Al Ralston and Council President Ruth Perez for their steadfast commitment to Renton 😊

05/08/2026

Congratulations to district high school students recognized as Renton Rotary Youth of the Month for May 2026.

Students are selected based on academic achievement, leadership qualities, service in school community, displaying characteristics of good citizenship, and school/community involvement.

• Norma Alvarez, Hazen High School
• Khiem Tu, Lindbergh High School
• Danite Habte, Renton High School
• Reyna Silva Monfeda, Talley High School

05/07/2026