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December 2012

General Information

Renton Community Center - 425-430-6700
Renton Community Services Department - 425-430-6600

Quick Links
www.rentonwa.gov
www.cybersignup.org.

Recreation Division

The 2014 Winter recreation guide is now available online.

Winter program registration for Renton residents begins November 26 and December 3 for non-residents.

The Annual Letter's to Santa Program is in full swing. The Recreation Division has made arrangements with the North Pole to accept mail for delivery through December 6. Children's letters may be dropped off, or mailed to the Renton Community Center, c/o Letters to Santa, 1715 SE Maple Valley Highway, Renton WA 98057.

Don't wait until the New Year to start working out!
Fitness Passes for the Renton Community Center are on sale year-round. There's no card fees, no initiation fees, no auto-pay required! Truly Month-to-Month with no contract!
Monthly Pass                    Yearly Pass
Resident $20                      Resident - $200
Non-Resident $24               Non-Resident - $240

Planning a summer event?
Picnic shelters and HMAC party tent rentals will be available beginning January 3rd. We know it's hard to think about summer when it's cold outside, but many of our facilities fill up quickly, so be sure to book ahead when planning an event!

Special Events

Ivar's Clam Lights and Argosy Christmas Ship
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Friday, December 6.

Start your holiday season off with entertainment, community spirit, and stunning visual effects. Program begins at 6:00 pm, Rainier Yacht Club's Parade of Boats at 7:30 pm.
The Argosy Christmas Ship makes its annual appearance from 8:00 to 8:20 pm.
See Ivar's Clam Lights nightly through January 1.

K-9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run and Walk, Renton Community Center,
Sunday, Dec. 8 at 9:00 am
Run or walk (with or without dogs). Fee is $33. Day of race registration is $40 and does not include a hooded sweatshirt. Pre-register at signmeup.com/94886 to register.

Renton City Concert Band, Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center,
Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2:00 pm
Tickets available in advance at the Renton Community Center or at the door.

Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra, Carco Theatre, Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3:00 pm
Tickets available in advance at the Renton Community Center or at the door.

Polar Bear Dip, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, January 1 at 11:00 am
Ivar's will be serving free clam chowder!

Human Services Division

The Joy of Giving
To make your community giving a little easier this year, check out the programs below.

Holiday Giving Trees:
The two Salvation Army "Giving Trees" are on display with angel gift tags. There is a tree at Renton Community Center and Renton City Hall.

Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way
Renton Community Center, 1715 SE Maple Valley Highway

Please return the unwrapped gift with the gift tag taped to it, to either location no later than December 13.

Online donations make giving easy.
The public is encouraged to join with City of Renton employees to collect food and other donations for the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank and the Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County.
Online donations information.

Cold Weather Shelter Information
Renton has a cold weather shelter that will be activated if the temperature falls below 32 degrees, and/or snow accumulation is expected to exceed three inches, and/or if there are other weather conditions that pose a health or safety risk. It will be at Harambee Church, 316 South Third, Renton. Shelter hours are 9:00 pm - 7:00 am. Drop in's are welcome. It is safe and confidential, and there are separate areas for men, women, and families. Call 425-430-6000 to see if the shelter is open.

Neighborhood, Resources & Events Division

Grant Workshop
Are you interested in improving the livability of your neighborhood? Learn about our matching Grant Program and how to link your neighbors together to fund a project at our Neighborhood Program Grant Workshop help on Wednesday, January 8, 6:00 to 7:30 pm, at Renton City Hall.

"Neighbor-to-Neighbor" Leadership Workshop:
Join us for a morning of meeting other neighborhood association leaders as we explore new ways for neighbors to get and stay connected held on Saturday, February 8, from 8:30 to 11:30 am at the Renton Senior Activity Center. (Refreshments and networking at 8:00 am.)

2014 Grant Applications and Deadlines
COMMUNICATION GRANTS provide funds for devlopment of newsletters, flyers or posters, and offset the cost of printing, mailing or electronic distribution. They allow residents to relay information about happenings in their neighborhood. Applications will be available and accepted January 3 - February 10, 2014.

The Neighborhood Program is a means for the City to successfully maintain good lines of communication with its citizens. Visit rentonwa.gov for more information.

Renton History Museum

NEW! RenTeens: the Renton History Museum's Teen Advisory Council:
If you are between the ages of 12 and 18, the Renton History Museum wants YOU to help us make the museum a place where you would want to hand out. An interest in history is not required, you just have to be creative with a desire to make your voice heard in the community.

RenTeens will meet regularly to discuss what's coming up at the museum and brainstorm ways for Renton's teenage residents to get involved. RenTeens will also get the opportunity to plan their very own event at the museum!

Renton Museum Project

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