 June 2, 2023
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Renton’s Farmers Market opens its 22nd season downtown on Tuesday, June 6, at 3 p.m. in Piazza Park. The market is open every Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. through September 26.
In its booths, you’ll find the best in locally grown flowers, fruits, and vegetables; fresh baked goods; meats and cheeses; wines; ciders; and handmade crafts. In addition, the Kid’s Patch activity area returns, and there’s live music courtesy of the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, cooking demonstrations, and tips from WSU’s Master Gardeners each week. The Kid’s Passport program starts when the school year is over.
Eligible shoppers can use the SNAP/EBT Match program. SNAP/EBT shoppers’ purchases are matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25 at each market. As a result, SNAP/EBT effectively doubles their buying power and provides additional revenue for Washington family farmers.
Logan Street, between Piazza Park and Market West, is closed to traffic during the market, creating a pedestrian-friendly environment. Park for free one block away in the City Center Parking Garage (655 South 2nd St.). Metro's Renton Transit Center is immediately north of the market, providing bus access via several dozen routes.
Find more Renton Farmers Market information on their website, Instagram, and Facebook accounts.
 Downtown Civic Core Plan open house
While at the market, stop by the Renton Downtown Civic Core Vision and Action Plan open house at Renton Pavilion Event Center from 3 to 7 p.m. The plan leverages the downtown area's future, from activating public spaces and streets to increasing the attractiveness for new and expanded business activity.
You’ll find information on five active projects (Renton Connector, Arts & Culture Space, Downtown Streetscapes, Pavilion Market & Food Hall, Downtown Wayfinding, and Lake to Sound Trail) with opportunities for community members to engage with staff and interactively provide feedback at project stations. Attendees will enjoy refreshments and a scavenger hunt for an exciting prize.
 Career Fair and summer job opportunities
Next Wednesday, June 7, is the seventh annual Renton Career Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. in Renton Technical College’s cafeteria (3000 NE 4th St., 98056). Over 50 businesses and organizations in various fields, including business, childcare, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation, will be in attendance and looking to recruit, interview, and hire. Parking is free. Metro bus route 105 serves the college. The City of Renton, Renton Chamber of Commerce, and Renton Technical College are co-sponsors.
 Summer jobs with the city
The city’s Parks and Recreation Department is hiring for summer positions at Henry Moses Aquatic Center, Renton Farmers Market, Maplewood Golf Course, parks, and camps. Positions include:
- Guest Services
- Lifeguards
- Golf Course: Outside Service, Laborer, Pro Shop
- Parks Laborer
- Farmers Market laborer
- Boat Launch attendant
- Summer Day Camp recreation leader
Detailed job descriptions are available on our website.
The City of Renton is committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce using an anonymous application process. We take great pride in collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high-quality services to the community.
 Stage 1 Burn Ban in effect
With a forecast of dry conditions, on June 1, the King County Fire Marshal issued a Stage 1 burn ban until further notice. The ban applies to all outdoor land clearing and residential yard debris burning.
Requirements under the Stage 1 Burn Ban are as follows:
- Firewood must be seasoned and dry.
- Build fires only in a metal or concrete fire pit, such as those typically found in designated campgrounds. Do not use firepits as debris disposal.
- Contain fires to less than three feet in diameter.
- Fires must be in a clear spot free from vegetation for at least 10 feet in a horizontal direction, including at least 25 feet away from any structure, and allow 20-foot vertical clearance from overhanging branches.
- An alert individual shall always attend a recreational fire with equipment capable of extinguishing the fire readily available; this includes a shovel and a 5-gallon bucket of water or a connected and charged water hose.
- Campfires are to be entirely extinguished by pouring water or moist soil and stirring with a shovel until all parts are cool. The use of self-contained camp stoves is an alternative.
- Do not burn when winds exceed 15 mph.
 Weekend lane closures planned for I-405 in June
For two weekends in June, at least two lanes of northbound I-405 will be closed as part of the dual express toll lane system under construction between SR 167 in Renton and NE 6th Street in Bellevue. The anticipated closures start Friday nights and end Monday mornings.
- 10 p.m. Friday, June 2 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 5: Two lanes of northbound I-405 will be closed between Coal Creek Parkway and NE 6th Street.
- 10 p.m. Friday, June 9 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 12: Two lanes of northbound I-405 will be closed between the I-90 interchange and NE 6th Street.
 Recycle event #2 is June 10
Our Solid Waste Utility’s second of three recycling events is Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Renton Technical College Parking Lot (NE 6th Place & Monroe Ave. NE). This event will collect mattresses, box springs, cardboard, Styrofoam, and tires.
Mattresses and Box Springs
- It must be dry and with no excessive stains, no bed bugs, and no blood stains
- $30 cash for each piece
Cardboard
Tires
- Car, pickup truck, and motorcycle only
- No semi-truck or tractor tires
- Bias ply, steel belted, and studded tires only
- Tires must be off rims
- Limit of 10 tires per load
Styrofoam
- Styrofoam peanuts and bubble wrap
- Bagged packing peanuts
- Clean white block Styrofoam (look for #6 or EPS inside the recycle symbol)
The city will also collect non-perishable food items for distribution to Renton-area food banks.
We reserve the right to refuse oversized vehicles or unacceptable materials/items. This event will not accept business waste. Vehicles will be allowed entry only from southbound Monroe Avenue NE. King County's waste reduction and recycling program provides funding for these events.
Our website has more recycling resources.
 Memorial Day ceremony
Our annual Memorial Day ceremony was held on Monday at Veterans Memorial Park.
Col. Jack Mushallo, brigade commander with the Army National Guard, was the featured speaker. The National Anthem and America the Beautiful were sung by Alana Edwards, a sophomore at Lindbergh High School.
Our thanks to Frank R. Vaise, VFW Post #1263, and Fred Hancock, American Legion Post #19, for their help coordinating the event. The wreaths were donated by Greenwood Memorial Park and Funeral Home.
 Mondays – Free Community Grocery Store, St. Matthews Church (1700 Edmonds Ave. NE), 5:30–7:30 p.m. Presented by Sustainable Renton.
Free Museum Days – First Wednesday and third Saturday monthly, Renton History Museum (235 Mill Ave. S), 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
June 2 – Sip & Strut Wine Walk, Renton Pavilion Event Center, 6-8 p.m.
June 5 – Pride Flag raising, City Hall main parking lot, 6 p.m. Refreshments and live music
June 6 – Renton Farmers Market Opening Day, Piazza Park (233 Burnett Ave. S), 3-7 p.m. The market is every Tuesday through Sept. 26.
June 6 – Downtown Renton Civic Core Vision and Action Plan Open House, Renton Event Center (233 Burnett Ave. S), 3-7 p.m. Adjacent to Renton Farmers Market. Give input on active projects recommended by the Downtown Civic Core Vision and Action Plan. Refreshments will be provided, and there's a scavenger hunt.
June 7 – Pop Up Lunch, 1150 Oakesdale Ave. SW, 12-2 p.m., sponsored by SOS Pop-up at Sidney Wilson House.
June 7 – Renton Career Fair, Renton Technical College, Roberts Campus Center (3000 NE 4th St.), 3-6 p.m.
June 10 – Mattress, Box Spring, Cardboard, Styrofoam, and Tire Recycling, Renton Technical College Parking Lot (NE 6th Place & Monroe Ave. NE), 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Non-perishable food items collected for distribution to Renton-area food banks.
June 11 – Juneteenth Celebration Concert, Renton City Concert Band, Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center (400 S 2nd St), 2 p.m. Renton City Concert Band with conductor Michael Simpson. Tickets are $10 (adults) and $7 (students & 50+). Purchase tickets on the day of the performance or before at Renton Community Center or Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center.
June 14 – Pop Up Lunch, 300 Rainier Ave. N, 12-1:30 p.m., sponsored by the Emergency Feeding Program/SOS.
June 23 – Neighborhood BBQ, Cascade Elementary School (16022 116th Ave. SE), 4-7 p.m. Theme: Public Servant Recognition.
June 25 – Reclaiming Our Greatness, Juneteenth Celebration, Liberty Park (1101 Bronson Way), 12-5 p.m.
July 19 – Neighborhood BBQ, Renton High School (400 S 2nd St.), 5-8 p.m. Theme: Celebrate Renton!
July 21-23 – Renton River Days.
August 12 – Cruz the Loop, Renton Pavilion/Piazza Park, 6-9 p.m. Early bird registration is $30 through 9 a.m. on July 12 and is $40 through August 4 or until sold out.
Sept. 9 – Styrofoam & Document Shred Recycling, Renton Technical College Parking Lot (NE 6th Place & Monroe Ave. NE), 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Non-perishable food items collected for distribution to Renton-area food banks.
 In other news, this week
A recap of the news posted on the city’s social media accounts. You can find us (@cityofrenton) on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. Renton residents can also find us on Nextdoor.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Arts in Renton
Bronson Way Bridge project
City Council (agendas, documents, and meeting video)
Parks Projects (Arnold, Coulon, Kiwanis)
Pet Microchipping (free for Renton residents)
Rainier Avenue South Phase 4 construction project
Recreation Guide (current classes, activities, leagues & events for May to August)
Report issues via Renton Responds
RPD Youth Academy (June 26-28. Free for middle school students)
Summer Employment Opportunities
Traffic Projects (impactful traffic projects)
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