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City of Renton sent this bulletin at 07/21/2011 12:02 PM CDT
You can help determine the future of the current Downtown Library! Apply for the Liberty Park Building Steering Committee! The Steering Committee members will develop ideas for the future use of the Liberty Park library building, serve on the committee for approximately six months and make their recommendations to City Council and the Mayor. Applications are accepted through July 29. For more information, contact Diane Wagner at 425-430-6600 or visit rentonwa.gov.
Businesses are invited to register for the 6th Annual Downtown Renton Art & Antique Walk (Saturday, August 20, 11 am – 6 pm) which draws people into Downtown to enjoy art displays on the sidewalk in front of your business. Registration fee is $30 and an artist can be assigned. Complete the business registration form or contact r2021m@aol.com or 425-235-6449 for more information. Piazza Renton Seeking International Artists and Performers as part of the 6th Annual Downtown Renton Art & Antique Walk on Saturday, August 20. The Piazza Renton organization is seeking ethnic artists and vendors interested in selling handmade arts and crafts. In addition, cultural organizations or musicians are invited to apply to perform during the event on stage at the Piazza park. For more information, contact Linda Middlebrooks at 206-919-9746 or jmidbk@aol.com.
Renton Farmers Market at the Piazza Continues Tuesdays, 3 – 7 pm to draw 4,000 patrons each week. Downtown Renton comes alive with the tastes of summer at the Renton Farmers Market. The Piazza, Renton's beautiful urban park, is filled with juicy berries, leafy lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes and a virtual cornucopia of other farm fresh produce every Tuesday through September 27. More than 50 vendors sell a bounty of fresh, locally grown farm products, including organic fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, eggs, meats, baked goods, herbs and more! Posters and event schedules are available at City Hall and the Renton Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit the Renton Farmers Market or call 425-430-7214.
"Plug In": Renton Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are now available at the City Center parking garage, The Landing parking garage, McLendon Hardware and Younker Nissan. Check out the map of current and future locations of this new, green technology. For more information about Renton's electric vehicle network, visit the city's website.
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City news you can use:City Partners with Renton School District to Provide Free Summer Lunches to children ages 1-18 at 12 locations throughout the city. This program will be offered from June 27 to August 19, and community partners including apartments, churches and non-profit organizations will help serve the lunches. Lunches will be served Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted. The summer lunch program was established to ensure that children in lower-income areas continue to receive nutritious meals during the summer when they do not have access to school meal programs. The program is open to the public, and there is no registration or proof of income or residence required. The lunches must be eaten on-site. Visit the City’s website for locations, dates and serving times. For more information, visit rentonwa.gov or call the Human Services Division at 425-430-6650.
City of Renton Joins Cities Nationwide for America’s National Night Out Against Crime, Tuesday, August 2, 4 - 7:30 pm, Earlington Park (272 Thomas Ave SW). There will be food, safety games and fun party hoppers for the kids. Neighborhoods throughout the City of Renton are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 28th Annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event. To register your neighborhood event, please contact Cyndie Parks at 425-430-7521 or email her.
Join us at the new Farmers Market at Valley Medical Center, Sundays which is conveniently located off Talbot Road in the parking lot adjacent to the Professional Center at 4011 Talbot Road South. With plenty of free parking including the parking garage, this new market is open on Sundays from 12 noon - 4 pm through September 18. With a variety of produce vendors there is a wide array of fresh fruits, vegetables and great values. The market also features locally baked bread and a focus on community health. Each week there is a Valley Medical Center Wellness Booth with a different focus. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities available including staffing the market information booth, directing patrons, setting up tents and tables, working with the vendors and helping to break down and pack up at the end of the market. Come and be a part of this fantastic new Farmers Market at Valley Medical Center! For more information contact Valria Lopez at 425-430-7214 or vlopez@rentonwa.gov.
Downtown Community Events
July August Downtown Art & Cultural Events:• Renton Civic Theatre (507 S 3rd St) presents: Summer Teen Musical "Bye Bye Birdie", July 22 - 31; Scripted Improv, August 6, 9 pm. For more information about these or other events, contact 425-226-5529.
Tastings:• Red House Beer & Wine Shoppe (410 Burnett Ave S): check out the new theme-based Wednesday tastings, 6 - 8 pm, $15-25 for food and tasting; first Wednesday – wines of the West Coast; second Wednesday – “Beer Scouts” beer tasting; third Wednesday – Old World Wine Experience; fourth Wednesday – Granny’s Recipe Box has Red House staff cooking up customer’s favorite heirloom recipes; 425-226-2666.
• The Met Coffee & Wine Bar (232 C Burnett Ave S): every Thursday 5 - 7 pm now with live music; $5; 425-687-7989.
Karaoke in Downtown:• Stix n Stone’s Restaurant and Lounge (317 Main Ave S) – Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; 425-282-4173.
• A Terrible Beauty Irish Pub (201 Williams Ave S) – Tuesday and Wednesday nights; 425-227-3396.
• Burnett Lounge & Restaurant (340 Burnett Ave S) - Thursday and Friday nights; 425-271-8240.
• Uncle Moe’s Snappy Inn (321 Williams Ave S) – Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; 425-917-3130.
Thank you for your continued support of Downtown Renton!
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