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Welcome to Renton, one of the most livable cities in the Puget Sound region.
Located on the southern shore of Lake Washington, Renton is a culturally diverse, business-friendly city providing excellent business opportunities, wonder-ful dining experiences, a variety of shopping options and so much more. We enjoy beautiful, well-maintained parks and recre-ation facilities where families can relax and play, a nationally-rec-ognized public school system for our children, world-class health care services, abundant natural beauty and a rich and diverse cultural heritage.
What makes Renton particularly attractive is affordability, location and a quality of life enhanced by beautiful
parks, safe streets, a growing downtown, and abundant hous-ing options. Urban apartments, downtown condominiums, luxury homes, beautiful multi-family developments along Lake Washington, and quality, affordable single-family subdivi-sions are among housing options available to all income levels.
Looking for something to do? Stroll the Cedar River Trail, visit the Renton Historical Museum, take in breathtaking lake views at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, or golf at the Maplewood Golf Course. Are you a movie buff? Join us May 23-29 for the third annual Renton/SIFF Seattle International Film Festival at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center. And, if you like fresh produce, home-made foods and gorgeous flowers, you’ll enjoy our Farmers Market every Tues-day during the summer at the downtown Renton Piazza Park.
Renton is home to a number of well-respected and interna-tionally recognized employers, including The Boeing Company Commercial Airplanes and PACCAR Parts and PACCAR Technology. Renton’s friendly, pro-business climate attracts and keeps scores of businesses, including IKEA and Fry’s Electronics stores, Wizards of the Coast, Sam’s Club, Topics Entertainment, and a number of new car dealerships. Renton has also become the home of numer-ous new businesses, such as a state-of-the-art Harley Davidson motorcycle dealership, Uwaji-maya, Marianna Ristorante, and The Berliner Pub, to name a few.
In recent years Renton’s popu-lation has increased significantly, growing from a small working-class town to a wonderfully diverse community of nearly 94,000 people. Renton has an active population that cares
deeply about this community, our schools, our neighborhoods, and the city itself. Public par-ticipation is the cornerstone of society, and Renton is fortunate to have active and compassionate citizens who give their time and talents to make our community a better place for everyone.
And of course, the Seattle Seahawks headquarters and state-of-the-art training facility is located in Renton. If you’re a football fan, the Seattle Sea-hawks annual Training Camp experience draws over 20,000 visitors to Renton every August. Following a spectacular football season, the Seahawks are poised to once again take the team to the playoffs and perhaps beyond, placing Renton squarely on the map as the home of a future Su-per Bowl championship team. To paraphrase Russell Wilson, the new franchise quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks, “Go Renton!”
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The big evenTs: spring/summer
The 28th Annual IKEA Renton River Days July 26-28 is a multi-day family festi-val and celebration of Renton.
Renton River Days started in 1986, join-ing residents, businesses, organizations, and Puget Sound region tourists together for special features for kids, arts and crafts, recreation, food, and stage entertainment.
Liberty Park is the focal point for the festival. Cedar River Park is also host to many events in and around the Renton Community Center.
This is the 15th year that IKEA has been the title sponsor for the city’s summertime festival.
Here’s the schedule:• Thursday, July 25, Senior Day Picnic,
Renton Community Center. • Friday-Sunday, July 26-28, Main Festi-
val Weekend, Liberty Park.Event hours in Liberty Park will be July
26, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.; July 27, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; July 28, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Featuring an expanded KidZone (in-
flatables and numerous activity stations just for kids), two entertainment stages, Nibble of Renton, Art Market (arts and crafts booths), Renton Annual Art Show (juried fine art show at the Renton Com-munity Center), Community Booths, Quilt Show (inside the Library), Chalk Art Contest (on the tennis courts), plus many more activities.
• Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, Wenatchee Youth Circus Performs at
Cedar River Park.• Saturday, July 27, River Days Parade.
Parade begins at 10 a.m. on South Third Street in downtown Renton.
• Sunday, July 28, Rubber Ducky Derby. Ducks are launched from the Houser Way Bridge at 4:30 p.m.
There are plenty of ways to get involved in the festival as a vendor, participant or as a visitor. The festival web site, rentonriv-erdays.org, has all the information that’s necessary to plan to participate in the festival and to enjoy it.
Key datesThere are some key deadlines and key
dates, including:• Download the Art Market application,
deadline May 10. Information is available
by phone at 425-430-6518 or by email at [email protected].
• Download the Community Booth ap-plication, deadline June 7. The booths are for non-profits, social service and public agencies, neighborhood associations, churches, service clubs, and festival spon-sors. For information call 425-430-6692.
• Parade applications will be available to dowload in April; deadline is July 8. For more information, contact Tammy Kaiser, parade chair, at 425-306-8450 or email at [email protected].
• Renton Annual Art Show artist prospectus will be available this spring. Visit www.rentonannualartshow.com for information or to download the 2013 Art-ist Prospectus in Spring 2013. Information is also available by contacting Vicki Faull, committee chair at 425-254-9934 or email at [email protected].
River Days is a summer highlight
The Rubber Ducky Derby always draws a big crowd on Sunday. File photo
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Voicemail: 425-430-6528• Email: [email protected]
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Visitors and residents alike can enjoy fresh produce from the Farmers Market at the Piazza. Nutritious, wholesome foods can be found at both sites.
The market will feature some organic food and the Farmers Market at the Piazza will also have live music, tips from Master Gardeners, children’s activities, cooking demonstrations, cultural and theme days.
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Fourth of July lights up with fun at Coulon park, fireworks
Renton’s Fabulous Fourth of July returns to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park for 2013, promising a spectacular display of fireworks and fun.
The City of Renton invites the community down to the park for free children’s activi-ties. There will be stage enter-tainment and a professional 25-minute fireworks display from a barge in Lake Washing-ton at 10 p.m.
The event draws an average crowd of 20,000 to Gene Cou-lon and many more viewing the display from boats, canoes, kayaks, and beyond.
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The City of Renton owns the largest municipally owned wireless network in the state of Washington, covering approximately 80 percent of its 23.38 square mile incorporated area.
Built primarily for public safety use, the city makes surplus wireless bandwidth available to the citizens of Renton at community centers, fire stations, downtown and in line of sight with one of the city’s base station access points.
This coverage map, at left, shows the location of and coverage provided by these base stations.
The “802.11b or 802.11g” standards are commonly known as “Wi-Fi.” Many laptops come with a wireless interface that maybe b, g, a, or n. Most laptops with built-in wi-fi capabilities should be compatible with the CROWN. Older laptops with a PCMCIA slot or USB port can be retro-fitted with a wireless network interface card (NIC) for about $50 or less.
For technical details and configuration, or for other assistance needs, consult a local retailer or s technical support resource. Coverage will vary depending upon a user’s location within the city.
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Getting aroundFinding a particular location isn’t hard –
if you know how to address the problem. Avenues run north and south. Streets and roads run east and west. Roads labeled “Place,” “Drive” and “Court” are gener-ally offshoots.
For avenues, the numbers get higher as you go east from the City of Renton. For streets, the numbers get higher in a north-to-south direction.
And, of course, there’s the problem of different names for the same road. The county has its naming protocols, usually numbers, and the City of Renton has its protocols. The road names change depend-ing on whether the road is in the city or the county.
Carr Road/Petrovitsky Road is a good example. It’s the main street that runs past Valley Medical Center. On the Valley floor, it’s South 43rd Street. Going up the hill, it turns into Southeast Carr Road, then Southeast Petrovitsky Road – a name
it keeps all the way to Maple Valley. The county calls it Southeast 176th Street.
Driver licenseThe Washington state Department of Li-
censing Driver Licensing Office in Renton is at 1314 Union Ave. N.E., Suite 4. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, and closed on Sunday and Monday. Call 425-277-7230 for information. General information about licenses for drivers and vehicles is available online at www.dol.wa.gov.
Vehicle emissionsThe station in Renton to get an emis-
sions test for a vehicle is at 805 S.W. 10th St. The phone number is 425-228-6453. More information on the state-required tests is available online at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/cars/automo-tive_pages.htm.
Voting informationInformation about voting and voter
registration is available online at http://kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx. For general information, call 206-296-VOTE. The King County Elections Division is located at 919 S.W. Grady Way in Renton. All voter-related services are available there.
Pet licensesRenton requires that all dogs and cats
aged four months and older be licensed. The license must be on the animal at all times. Licenses are renewed annually. Fees are $25 for an altered dog or cat and $40 for an unaltered dog or cat. There are discounts for qualifying seniors. Applica-tions are available online at rentonwa.gov or at Renton City Hall, first floor Finance Department, or the Renton Community Center.
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The Renton Fire & Emer-gency Services Department serves more than 120,000 people over approximately 43.3 square miles. Their service area includes Renton as well as King County Fire Districts 25 and 40.
Led by Fire Chief Mark Peterson, the department pro-vides emergency medical, fire rescue and hazardous-material response. The department coordinates emergency man-agement for the City of Renton, inspects businesses and build-ings for adherence to fire code, investigates the cause of fires and promotes fire prevention and disaster-preparedness.
Residents can take part in the Renton Emergency Pre-paredness Academy, through
the Renton Community Cen-ter, which offers classes in how to be safer and better prepared for all kinds of emergencies.
Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department locations are:
Administration and Emer-gency Management — 1055 S. Grady Way
Fire Station 11 — 211 Mill Ave. S.
Fire Station 12 — 1209 Kirk-land Ave. N.E.
Fire Station 13 and Commu-nity Risk Reduction — 18002 108th Ave. S.E.
Fire Station 14 and Training — 1900 Lind Ave. S.W.
Fire Station 16 — 12923 156th Ave. S.E.
Fire Station 17 — 14810 S.E. Petrovitsky Rd.
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Flashlight Egg HuntsMarch 28, 8-9 p.m., Liberty ParkSeparate Flashlight Egg Hunts: For
ages 7 to 14. Field is darkened, so bring a flashlight. Eggs are filled with candy and prizes. Free. For information, call 425-430-6700.
2013 Seahawks 12k Run at The Landing
April 21, 7:30 a.m. to noonThe event includes the 12k run, GLOW
5K run/walk, and the half-mile Seahawks Play 60 Kids Run. For more information or to register, go to http://seahawks12krun.com/. Day-of-race registration starts at 7 a.m.
Annual Community Garage SaleApril 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Shop or rent a space at the Renton
Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway. Spaces are limited, so pre-registration is required. Call 425-430-6700 for more information.
Arbor Day/Earth DayApril 27, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Meet at May Creek Trail, 4260 Lake
Washington Blvd. Volunteers will plant 1,000 shrubs and trees. Call 425-430-6600 for more information or to register.
Spring ShredathonApril 27, 9 a.m.-noonFree document shredding is offered at
Sam's Club parking lot, 901 S. Grady Way. Bring up to five boxes containing paper documents.
Downtown Renton Clean UpMay 4, 9 a.m.-noonJoin business owners, community
members and others to “spring clean” downtown, from litter clean up to weed pulling and planting. Bring gloves. Refreshments provided. For informa-tion, contact Jennifer Davis Hayes at
425-430-6589.
Spring Recycling DayMay 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.An opportunity for residents to recycle
large items and hard-to-recycle materials at one place, Renton Technical College north parking lot. For information, call Solid Waste Utility, 425-430-7396.
Spring Festival and Downtown Poker Run
May 11, noon-5 p.m., The PiazzaCelebrate spring and the 10th Annual
Spring Festival in the Piazza, South Third Street and Burnett Avenue South. Enjoy music and entertainment and kid’s activities. Shop arts and crafts vendors. Rely on Renton Renton Family Resource Fair. Free.
Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert
May 5, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Carco TheatreThe Renton Youth Symphony will
perform at Renton Carco Theatre, 1717 Maple Valley Highway. Call 425-430-6700.
Seattle International Film FestivalMay 23-29, Renton IKEA Performing
Arts CenterThe Seattle International Film Festival
returns to Renton for the third year, with the screening of about two dozen films at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center. For more information, to online at www.siff.net.
Green and Clean SaturdayMay 18, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.The “Green and Clean” Saturday park
volunteer project is a great way to dig-in and help maintain this area for everyone to enjoy. Kiwanis Park, 815 Union Ave. N.E. Call 425-430-6600 for more informa-tion or to register.
Memorial DayMay 27, 1 p.m.Veterans are honored at Veterans
Memorial Park, 523 S. Third St.
Fishing KidsJune 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.The City of Renton hosts the annual
Fishing Kids event at Gene Coulon Park Memorial Beach Park. It's for ages 5-14. Pre-registration and fee required. For more information, call 425-430-6700.
Stop and Swap Recycling EventJune 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Swap treasures or junk. Renton
Memorial Stadium, 405 Logan Ave. N.
Renton Farmers MarketTuesdays, June 7-Sept. 24, 3 p.m.-7
p.m.The only Tuesday farmers market
in the Puget Sound region, the Renton Farmers Market will offer berries, leafy lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes and a virtual cornucopia of other farm fresh produce. At the Piazza at South Third Street and Burnett Avenue South. www.rentonfarmersmarket.com. Contact Valria Lopez at 425-430-7214 or [email protected] for more information.
Renton City Band ConcertJune 16, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Renton
IKEA Perform Arts Center, 400 S. Second St.
The community band represents Renton. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for senior/student. For more information, call 425-430-6700.
Henry Moses Aquatic Center opensJune 15, 1719 S.E. Maple Valley
HighwayCall 425-430-6780 for more informa-
tion or visit rentonwa.gov. Center closes on Labor Day.
Swimming beaches openJune 15, noon-8 p.m.Lifeguards on duty at Gene Coulon
and Kennydale beach parks on Lake Washington Boulevard North.
Renton Fabulous 4th of JulyJuly 4. Coulon ParkFree children’s activities and
face-painting noon-8 p.m., stage entertainment 1 p.m.-9:30 p.m., free
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Return to Renton Car ShowJuly 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Check out classic vehicles at the 21th
Annual Return to Renton Benefit Car Show at Piazza Park at South Third Street and Burnett Avenue South. Entertain-ment, vehicle displays, art show, food and raffle. For more information, call 425-430-7589 or visit www.GoRenton.com.
IKEA Renton River Days Senior DayJuly 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.The Senior Day picnic is at the Renton
Community Center. Senior Day Picnic, Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway. Tickets required. For more information call 425-430-6633.
IKEA Renton River Days FestivalJuly 26-28Events centered at Liberty Park,
between Bronson Way North and Houser Way North, and at the Renton Commu-nity Center and downtown. The parade
on South Third Street is 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27. The Rubber Ducky Derby is 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28. For more informa-tion, visit rentonwa.gov.
National Night OutAug. 6, 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Free food, games and inflatables for
the kids from 4 to 7:30 p.m. For more information call 425-430-7521. Philip Arnold Park, 720 Jones Ave. S.
Downtown Art & Antique WalkAug. 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.On downtown streets with paintings,
pottery, sculpture, and photography displays from more than 75 artists. Throughout downtown Renton on South Third Street from Burnett Avenue to Main Avenue. For more information, call 206-407-8719 or visit www.artsunlim-ited.org.
Fall Recycling DaySept. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
An opportunity for residents to recycle large items and hard-to-recycle materials at one place, Renton Technical College north parking lot. For information, call Solid Waste Utility, 425-430-7396.
Piazza’s Fall Harvest FestivalOct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Booths full of produce, flowers,
arts and crafts and food. There will be entertainment and pumpkin decorating contests. For more information, visit www.piazzarenton.com. It’s coordinated with the Renton Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. All at the Piazza at Third and Burnett downtown.
Renton FilmFrenzy Screening and Awards Gala
Oct. 19, Renton Civic Theatre, and Oct. 22, IKEA Performing Arts Center
The entries in the 50-hour fillmmak-ing competition will show at the Renton Civic Theatre, 517 S. Third St., 7 p.m. Oct. 19. The Curvee Awards Gala is 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center at Renton High School.
Boo CarnivalOct. 26, 10 a.m.-noonHalloween fun for kids ages 2 to 8
years old, with a parent or guardian, at the Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway. There’s a fee. For more information, call 425-430-6700.
Ivar’s Clam Lights opening nightDec. 6, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.The famous Ivar’s Clam lights will light
up Gene Coulong Memorial Beach Park for the holiday season through Jan. 1 For more information call 425-430-6700.
Ivar’s Clam Lights opening nightDec. 6, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.The famous Ivar’s Clam lights will light
up Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park for the holiday season through Jan. 1 For more information call 425-430-6700.
Holiday Tree Lighting and activi-ties at the Piazza
Dec. 6, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.Santa, food, entertainment and fun in
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Civil Service Commission: 4:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. Human Resources Training Room on the first floor of City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton.
Human Services Advisory Commit-tee: 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. City Council Conference Room, seventh floor, City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton.
Fire District 40 Board of Commission-ers: 5 p.m., the second and last Thursday of each month. Headquarters station, 18002 108th Ave. S.E., Renton.
Library Advisory Board: 5:30 p.m., third Wednesday of each month. Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way.
Municipal Arts Commission: 4:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. Sev-enth floor of City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton.
Parks Commission: 4:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Various locations, including City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton. 425-430-6600.
Planning Commission: 6 p.m. the first
and third Wednesdays of the month. Council chambers at City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton.
Renton City Council: 7 p.m. the first four Mondays of the month. Seventh floor council chambers at Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way.
Renton Historical Society Board: 5:30 p.m., last Wednesday of the month. Renton History Museum, 235 Main Ave. S.
Renton Housing Authority: 9 a.m. the second Monday of the month. Monthly housing board meetings. Renton Housing Authority office, 2900 N.E. 10th St., Renton. 425-226-1850
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee: 10 a.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N.
OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES
Public Hospital District No. 1 Board of Commissioners: 5:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month. Board Room at Val-ley Medical Center, 400 S. 43rd St., Renton.
Valley Medical Center Board of Trustees: 2:30 p.m., the third Monday of the month. Board Room at Valley Medical Center, 400 S. 43rd St., Renton.
Renton School District School Board: 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Kohlwes Education Center,
300 S.W. Seventh St., Renton.
Metropolitan King County Council: 1:30 p.m. each Monday, council chambers, 10th floor, King County Courthouse, 516 Third Ave., Seattle. Information available online at http://www.kingcounty.gov/council.aspx
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Kohlwes Education Center300 S.W. Seventh St.Renton, WA 98055425-204-2300
Elementary schools, K-5Benson Hill18665 116th Ave. S.Renton, WA 98058425-204-3300
Bryn Mawr8212 S. 118th St.Seattle, WA 98178425-204-4150
Campbell Hill6418 S. 124th St.Seattle, WA 98178425-204-4000
Cascade16022 116th Ave. S.E.Renton, WA 98058425-204-3350
Hazelwood7100 116th Ave. S.E.Newcastle, WA 98056425-204-4550
Highlands 2720 N.E. Seventh St. Renton, WA 98056425-204-4600
Honey Dew800 Union Ave. Renton, WA 98059425-204-4800
Kennydale1700 N.E. 28th St.Renton, WA 98056425-204-4700
Lakeridge7400 S. 115th St.Seattle, WA 98178425-204-4100
Maplewood Heights13430 144th Ave. S.E.Renton, WA 98059425-204-4750
Renton Park16828 128th Ave. S.E.Renton, WA 98058425-204-2950
Sierra Heights9901 132nd Ave. S.E.Renton, WA 98059425-204-4650
Talbot Hill2300 Talbot Road S.Renton, WA 98055425-204-4900
Tiffany Park1601 Lake Youngs Way S.E.Renton, WA 98058425-204-4850
Middle schools, 6-8Dimmitt12320 80th Ave. S.Seattle, WA 98178425-204-2800
McKnight1200 Edmonds Ave. N.E.Renton, WA 98056425-204-3600
Nelsen2403 Jones Ave. S.Renton, WA 98055425-204-3000
High schools, 9-12Hazen 1101 Hoquiam Ave. N.E.Renton, WA 98059425-204-4200
Lindbergh16426 128th Ave. S.E.Renton, WA 98058425-204-3200
Renton400 S. Second St.Renton, WA 98055425-204-3400
Secondary Learning Center7800 S. 132nd St.Seattle, WA 98178425-204-2100
Renton | schoolsFYI
THE DISTRICTAbout 15,000 students attend pre-kindergarten
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stretching beyond Renton city limits to portions of Bellevue, Issaquah, Seattle and Kent.
SUPERINTENDENTInterim: Vera RisdonPhone: 425-204-2340 Office: Kohlwes Education Center, 300 S.W.
Seventh St.District web site: www.RentonSchools.us
SCHOOL BOARDWeb site: http://www.RentonSchools.us/
Departments/Board_of_DirectorsBoard members do not maintain offices in the
district office.- Todd Franceschina, District 1- Al Talley, District 2- Lynn Desmarais, District 3, board president- Denise Eider, District 4- Pam Teal, District 5, board vice president
MEETINGSRenton School District School Board meets at 7
p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Kohlwes Education Center at 300 S.W. Seventh St.
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WALK-IN URGENT CARERenton Virtual High School315 Garden Ave. N.Renton, WA 98055425-204-4510 More Renton sitesGriffin Home, 8-126928 116th Ave. S.W. Renton, WA 98056 425-204-2550
Hillcrest Early Childhood Center, Grades P2-K21800 Index Ave. N.E.Renton, WA 98056425-204-2200
H.O.M.E. Program,Grades K2-122607 Jones Ave. S. Renton, WA 98055425-204-2520
Renton AcademyGrades 1-126928 116th Ave. S.E. Newcastle, WA 98056425-204-2550
Private SchoolsSt. Anthony SchoolGrades 1-7336 Shattuck Ave. S.Renton, WA 98057425-255-0059sasr.org
Renton Christian SchoolGrades K-815717 152nd Ave. S.E.Renton, WA 98058425-226-0820rentonchristian.org
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Renton is rapidly becoming a center of filmmaking and film viewing for the Seattle area.
Again this year, the city will host a venue for the Seattle International Film Festival in May. For more information go to siff.net.
And the popular Renton FilmFrenzy returns in October for the epic 50-hour filmmaking competition and the Curvee gala awards.
SIFF returns for a third year, with films being shown May 23-29 at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center. A special Renton opening-night gala will be held on May 23. For further information, visit: www.rentonwa.gov.
The Sixth Annual Renton FilmFrenzy, filmmaking competition is set for Oct. 4-6. Filmmaking teams will be competing for $1,700 in cash prizes and Curvee Awards, which will be presented on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center.
All completed films will be shown at the Renton FilmFrenzy Screening at the Renton Civic Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 19.
For further information, visit www.RentonFilmFrenzy.com.
In March SIFF is bringing a filmmaking challenge to Renton.
Open to filmmakers of all ages through-out the Puget Sound region, the Renton – SIFF Crash Cinema March 30 is all about having fun in taking a concept to a three-minute movie to a screening at the Renton Civic Theatre - all in one day.
The Crash Cinema Wrap Party and Screening will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Renton Civic Theatre.
All films will be screened and admission is free for filmmakers and the public. Soft drinks and popcorn will be available for purchase. Beer and wine also will be avail-able for those 21 and over.
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Opening June 4 is “Creat-ing Space,” an exhibit of the best of the City of Renton’s art collection.
The museum also offers spring and fall series of cul-tural programs for adults and children; check the web site
for dates and times. Tours and classroom programs are also available, and the Museum has a Research Room to answer genealogy questions.
Visit for free during IKEA Renton River Days.
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Renton | spoRtsRenton prep
Renton consistently fields strong teams in multiple sports – including placing in state tournaments.
Renton High School and Lindbergh High School are 2A teams that compete in the Seamount League. Hazen is a 3A school competing in the Seamount League. Liberty, a 3A school, faces the KingCo 3A/2A league.
Fall sports are football, volleyball, cross country, girls soccer, golf and girls swim and dive.
Winter sports are basketball, wrestling, boys swim and dive, gymnastics and bowl-ing.
Spring sports are baseball, softball, ten-nis, golf, track and field and boys soccer.
Renton recreationThe City of Renton offers a variety of
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out the year, many at the Renton Com-munity Center, as well as at Liberty Park and at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center. Information about the programs is avail-able online at http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=6136
SeahawksFans and Seahawks players interact regularly at the
training camp in the summer at the Seahawks’ head-quarters and practice facility, the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in north Renton.
Each practice session has a limited number of seats that fans register for online.
Visit Seahawks.com for practice schedules and more information.
MarinersThe Seattle Mariners play home baseball games at
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for groups and individuals. Go to SeattleMariners.com for more information.
SoundersThe Seattle Sounders play home soccer games at
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season ticket holders in the league. Go to SoundersFC.com for more information. They
practice at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila.
ThunderbirdsThe Seattle Thunderbirds play in Kent’s ShoWare
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Highlands Neighborhood Center, 800 Edmonds Ave. N.E. This is 11,906 square-foot center includes spectator seating in a gymnasium, a dividable multi-purpose room, classrooms, and a front entry counter. The 10-acre neighborhood park has excellent facilities for children and adults alike.
North Highlands Neighborhood Center, 3000 N.E. 16th St. Located in a 2.6-acre park near McKnight Middle School. The activity building is staffed full time and has a carpeted gymnasium with basketball hoops. The park includes an outdoor basketball half-court, a field, picnic areas, play equipment and a tennis court. Rentals are available.
Renton Community Center, 1715 S.E. Maple Valley Highway, 425-430-6700. A full-service recreation facility that includes a 2,200-square-foot fitness room and gym, plus classes including arts and crafts, dance, wellness and preschool through adult programs.
Black River Riparian Forest and Wetland, north of Oakesdale Avenue Southwest and Southwest Seventh Street. Home to more than 50 species of birds, including one of the largest great blue heron colonies in the region.
Burnett Linear Park, 502 Burnett Ave. S., is a 1.21-acre park in the South Renton neighborhood. A ten-foot wide promenade sidewalk, completed in 2007, connects the south half with the north half of the park. The large London planetrees shade recently installed features such as the playground, 6 picnic tables and a plaza.
Carco Theatre, 1717 S.E. Maple Valley Highway, 425-430-6706, open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. A 300-seat facility used for business meetings, per-formances, receptions, seminars and other activities.
Cascade Park, Southeast 162nd Street and 122nd Avenue Southeast. This 10.94-acre park contains wooded areas and open fields and provides the neighborhood with playground equipment, a picnic area and walking paths.
Cedar River Park, 1717 S.E. Maple Valley Highway and Houser Way. A 23-acre community park. Includes an activity build-ing, ballfields, picnic areas, restrooms and Cedar River Trail access. The Carco Theatre and the city’s community center are also located on site.
Cedar River Off-Leash Dog Park, proceed to the end of Mill Avenue South, cross over Houser Way South to South Third Street and take a left onto the unmarked access road to park. Nearly 4 acres of level ground are surrounded by a rustic split rail fence. The park includes a separate area for
small and shy dogs, and has quickly become a popular gathering area for dogs and their handlers.
Cedar River Trail Park, 1060 N. Nishi-waki Lane. The Cedar River Trail stretches for 4.5 miles within city limits and connects eastward to Maple Valley. This 24-acre park contains picnic areas close to the water’s edge, play equipment, a non-motorized boat launch and restrooms.
Earlington Park, 272 Thomas Ave. S.W. This 1.5-acre park is in the city’s West Hill Earlington neighborhood. An eight-foot wide asphalt pathway surrounds the park and a new informational kiosk was constructed by park volunteers in 2006. The park includes a basketball court, picnic tables and funnelball, and provides views of Renton and Mount Rainier.
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard N. A 57-acre park with nearly 1.5 miles of Lake Washington waterfront. Includes boat launch sites, picnic shelters, play areas, ten-nis courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, swimming areas, an interpretive botanical walk, a fishing pier, a water walk, paved walking trails and restrooms.
Heritage Park, 233 Union Ave. N.E. In June 2007 the City of Renton celebrated the opening of Heritage Park, which was named in honor of the area’s past, present and future. Located southeast of Renton Technical College in the Highlands, the park features play structures, climbing boulders, a picnic shelter, a play field, a half-court basketball court and paved and forested walking paths.
Jones Park, 98 Wells Ave. S. This 1.2-acre park is located north of downtown Renton along the Cedar River. The playground has a riverine theme. Toddlers will be surprised at some of the playground characters they will encounter. A large wooden pergola boasts one of the largest wisteria vines in Renton.
Kennydale Beach Park, 3601 Lake Washington Boulevard N. A sandy park on 1.8 acres along Lake Washington. Features a swimming beach with a pier and log boom, lifeguarded from mid-June through mid-August, noon until 8 p.m. Parking is east of the park on Burnett Avenue North.
Kennydale Lions Park, 2428 Aberdeen Ave. This six-acre neighborhood park off of I-405’s exit 6 offers ballfields, a basketball court, a field, picnic areas, restrooms and play areas.
Kiwanis Park, 815 Union Ave. N.E. This nine-acre park in the Highlands features ballfields, an enclosed play area, ballfields, a basketball court, picnic facilities, rest-
Renton| inside and outThe City of Renton Parks Division maintains and operates public parks, trails and recreational facilities in the city. For more information or to reserve a facility or sign up for a recreation class, contact the Renton Community Center at 425-430-6700 or at 1715 S.E. Maple Valley Highway. Reservations must be made in person. For more information or additional parks, visit www.rentonwa.gov/living and click on Parks and Trails.
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Liberty Park, 1101 Bronson Way North. The city’s oldest park is on 12 acres close to downtown. The city’s library is next door. Includes a skate park, basketball courts, a tennis practice wall, ballfields, play equipment, picnic tables and restrooms.
Maplewood Park, 3400 S.E. 6th St. Located west of the golf course, this 2.2-acre park at Newport Avenue Southeast includes half of a basketball court, T-ball field, play area, picnic and barbecue facili-ties and restrooms.
Philip Arnold Park, 720 Jones Ave. S. This 10-acre neighborhood park offers lighted ballfields, a basketball court, covered picnic areas, multi-use fields, play areas, tennis courts and restrooms.
The Piazza, 233 Burnett Avenue S. The Piazza is a major focal point for downtown residents and provides a space for community-wide special events and activities. Situated on less than an acre of property, the park features a combination of paved surfaces, landscaping, benches, boulders, raised seat walls and a fountain.
Riverview Park, 2901 Maple Valley Highway. This 11-acre park along the Cedar
River was acquired in 1979 with Community Development Block Grant funds and has since been incorporated into the city’s Cedar River Greenway system. The park offers a kayak and canoe launching area, picnic areas, salmon displays and wildlife viewing.
Ron Regis Park, 1501 Orcas Ave. S.E. This 12.5-acre sports park, located along the Cedar River just east of the golf course, offers a baseball field, soccer field, lighted basketball court and restrooms. The park is actually 45 acres, but most of the space is preserved in its natural state.
Thomas Teasdale Park, 601 S. 23rd St. This ten acre neighborhood park, named after former park board member Thomas Teasdale, offers a variety of recreational opportunities for children and adults. Although the activity building is not staffed on a fulltime basis, neighborhood children have the opportunity to participate in after-school activities during the summer.
Tiffany Park, 1902 Lake Youngs Way S.E. Tiffany Park covers 7 acres and is located at the intersection of Lake Youngs Way S.E. and Glenwood Ave. S.E. The park offers several recreational opportunities that include an activity building where neighborhood children can participate in after-school activities.
Tonkin Park, 399 Williams Ave. S. The .3-acre park is known for its sculpture of a donkey. A brick and concrete bandshell is used for special events.
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