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Renton2012 Residents’ Guide

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R E N T O N

March 2012

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Welcome to Renton, home of the Boeing 737 MAX! We take pride in our vibrant downtown, rich mixture of historical neigh-borhoods, unique natural beauty, and an exciting variety of arts, culture and entertainment. With more than 90,000 residents, Renton has seen unprecedented progress and development dur-ing the last 20 years.

The city is guided by its vision to be “the center of opportu-nity in the Puget Sound area, where families and businesses thrive.” We are known for the high-quality services we provide, and thrive on being innovative, efficient and responsive. Our

promise is to continue to build a better tomorrow for our future generations.

From Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

and the Cedar River Trail, to the award-winning Maplewood Golf Course, our parks and trails offer endless opportunities for out-door enthusiasts. And our ever-popular Henry Moses Aquatic Center pool and water slides are a favorite family destination dur-ing the hot days of summer. Our recreation programs provide sports, education, and entertain-ment opportunities throughout the year for all ages.

Renton’s IKEA Performing Arts Center and Carco Theatre offer world-class entertainment throughout the year. Once again this year Renton is proud to host the Seattle International Film Festival in May; and every fall, the Renton Film Frenzy, our annual film-making competi-tion, draws filmmakers from throughout the state to our city. We know how to celebrate and people come from far and wide to enjoy Renton’s Fabulous Fourth of July, IKEA Renton River Days, Holiday Lights, and

more. Renton’s home to more and

more businesses — from The Boeing Company and other major aersospace companies to PACCAR, the Seattle Seahawks, and the Federal Reserve Bank, to name a few. New shops and restaurants continue to open in downtown Renton and The Landing.

But Renton’s most special asset are the people who live here. This extraordinary community brings together a wonderfully diverse group of people of all ages, ethnicities, interests, and income levels, with a spirit of caring equalled by none. We are fortunate to have such a dedicat-ed and compassionate group of

citizens who give their time and talents to make our community a better place for everyone.

To get up-to-date informa-tion about our wonderful city, please join our Renton family on Facebook at facebook.com/cit-yofrenton or visit rentonwa.gov and sign up for Renton e-alerts. You can also tune in to cable TV channel 21 for regular programs, weekly City Council meetings and notices about upcoming events. And I hope you enjoy reading this very special Resi-dents’ Guide that is packed full of valuable information about everything that Renton has to offer.Mayor Denis Law can be reached at [email protected].

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Airport, 425-430-7471Animal Control, 425-430-7550Carco Theatre, 425-430-6706 City Attorney, 425-430-6480City Clerk, 425-430-6510City Council, 425-430-6501Code enforcement/graffiti line, 425-430-7373Community Center , 425-430-6700Community Services, 425-430-6600Crime Prevention, Block Watch, 425-430-7521Municipal Court, 425-430-6550Economic Development, 425-430-6582Employment, Human Resources, 425-430-7650Finance, 425-430-6850Fire Department, 425-430-7000Hearing examiner, 425-430-6515Henry Moses Aquatic Center, 425-430-6780Human Services, 425-430-6650KCLS Library, Downtown, 425-226-6043KCLS Library, Highlands, 425-277-1831KCLS Library, Fairwood, 425-226-0522KCLS Library, Skyway, 206-772-5541Public Works, 425-430-7200Renton History Museum, 425-255-2330Maplewood Golf Course Pro Shop, 425-430-6800Mayor's Office, 425-430-6500Neighborhood Program, 425-430-6595Picnic shelter reservations, 425-430-6700Planning, 425-430-6575Police Department, 425-430-7500Recreation, 425-430-6600Renton Senior Center, 425-430-6633Utilities maintenance, 425-430-7400Urban Forestry, 425-430-6600Waste Management (garbage, recycling and yard

waste; billing), 1-800-592-9995Allied Waste (garbage, recycling and yard waste;

billing), 206-682-9735

City of RentonImportant phone numbers

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RentonINSIDE CITY HALL

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MAYOR DENIS LAWE-mail: [email protected]: 425-430-6500Office: Seventh floor, City HallDenis Law is beginning his second term as mayor of Renton. Law is like the chief executive officer of a large corporation, in this case the City of Renton. He works closely with a chief administra-tive officer who runs the day-to-day operations of the city. The mayor represents the city at local, state and national events.CITY HALL1055 S. Grady WayRenton, WA 98057425-430-6400www.rentonwa.govCITY WEB SITEThe City of Renton's Web site, rentonwa.gov, is an award winner, featuring everything from a city calendar, to City Council agendas and minutes, to in-depth information about city services to information that will help citizens get through their daily lives.

Mayor'sOffice FYI

Civil Service Commission: 4:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. Human Resources Training Room on the seventh floor of City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton.

Human Services Advisory Committee: 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 Commissioners: 5 p.m., the second and last Thursday of each month. Headquarters sta-tion, 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. Seventh 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 Wednes-days 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 Tues-day 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 Commission-ers: 5:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month and 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Board Room at Valley Medi-cal 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 Court-house, 516 Third Ave., Seattle. The County Council also holds committee meetings; information available online at http://www.kingcounty.gov/council.aspx

Renton's public meetings

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MEMBERS• Rich Zwicker,council president• Marcie Palmer • Randy Corman• Don Persson• Terri Briere• Greg Taylor• Ed PrinceCONTACTE-mail: [email protected]. To e-mail an individual council member, use this protocol: [email protected]. Web site: http://rentonwa.gov/government/default.aspx?id=1776Phone: 425-430-6501Office: Seventh floor, City HallMEETINGSThe City Council meets at 7 p.m. Mondays in its chambers on the seventh floor of City Hall. Council committees meet during the week to discuss specific topics, such as public safety, finances and city utilities.

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RentonDisaster preparedness

RENTON/KING COUNTY• Renton Emergency Management, 425-430-7000.

Online at rentonwa.gov• Renton CodeRED Emergency Notification System

(reverse 911): sign up online at www.rentonwa.gov (click on Emergencies tab)

• Renton Code RED Emergency Notification System: Sign up by phone at 425-430-7000, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to request a registration form by mail.

Take Winter By Stormwww.takewinterbystorm.orgInformation for getting prepared and staying informed

when bad weather strikes.Regional Public Information Network (RPIN)www.rpin.orgOne-stop resources for news alerts from more than 75

government, transportation, utility, health and emergency response agencies serving citizens in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

American Red Crosswww.seattleredcross.org/

In a disaster, the American Red Cross responds with food, shelter and hope.

King County Flood Warning Systemwww.kingcounty.gov/environment/waterandland/

flooding/warning-system.aspxKing County Flood Warning Center206-296-4535 or 800-768-7932King County Flood Warning Information line206-296-8200 or 800-945-9263Social Mediawww.twitter.com/kcalertsMetro Transit disruptionswww.kingcounty.gov/metroKing County Road Alertwww.kingcounty.gov/roadalertKing County Road alertshttp://gismaps.kingcounty.gov/roadalert/An e-mail subscription serviceHazardous Waste Disposal (home or business)206-296-4692www.govlink.org/hazwaste

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RentonSCHOOLS

The following are addresses and telephone numbers for offices and schools within the Renton School District. For more information, visit www.rentonschools.us

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 Elementary 2720 N.E. Seventh St. Renton, WA 98056425-204-4600

Kennydale1700 N.E. 28th St.Renton, WA 98056425-204-4700

Lakeridge7400 S. 115th St.Seattle, WA 98178425-204-4100

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SUPERINTENDENTMary Alice HeuschelPhone: 425-204-2340 Office: Kohlwes Education Center,

300 S.W. Seventh St.District Web Site: www.Renton-

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SChool BoARDWeb site: http://www.Renton-

Schools.us/Departments/Board_of_Directors

Board members do not maintain offices in the district office.

- Todd Franceschina, District 1, board president

- Al Talley, District 2, board vice president

- Lynn Desmarais, District 3- Denise Eider, District 4- Pam Teal, District 5

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.

The Renton School District FYI

About 14,000 students attend pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in the Renton School District.

The district encompasses 32.5 square miles, stretching beyond Renton city limits to portions of Bellevue, Issaquah, Seattle and Kent.

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

Renton Virtual High School315 Garden Ave. N.Renton, WA 98055425-204-4510 Additional Renton education sites

Griffin 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

Sartori Education CenterGrades 9-12315 Garden Ave. N.Renton, WA 98055425-204-4500

Private schools

St. 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

New Horizon SchoolGrades 6-121111 South Carr Road Renton, WA 98055 425-226-3717www.edline.net/pages/Ne-

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Rainier Christian Schools: Highlands Elementary

850 Union Ave. N.E.Renton, WA 98059425-228-9897www.rainiercsd.com

Rainier Christian Schools: Maple Valley Elementary

16700 174th Ave. S.E.Renton, WA 98058425-226-4640 www.rainiercsd.com


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Valley Medical Center under-went a change this past year.

The 303-bed acute care hospital and clinic network entered an al-liance with UW Medicine, which expanded its resources.

Valley Medical Center has been in the community for more than 63 years. The center's Emergency Services South Tower and Mar-garita Prentice Level III Trauma Center is equipped to handle more

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Valley Medical was the state's first public hospital district.

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The Renton Police Department, with 147 employees, including 123 commissioned officers, provides pro-tection for residents and investigates criminal activities within city limits.

Led by Police Chief Kevin Milosevich, the department has six divisions: patrol operations, patrol services, investigations, special opera-tions, administrative services, and staff services. The department also has several programs that promote public safety, including bicycle patrol, a Block Watch program, Business Watch, Citizens’ Academy, narcotics enforcement, school resource officers and an Auto Theft Task Force. The department handled 67,428 calls in 2011, a drop of about 12 percent from 2010.

The department is accredited by the Commission on Accredita-tion of Law Enforcement Agencies and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.

Renton Emergency services

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Renton Police Department1055 S. Grady WayRenton, WA 98055425-430-7500Emergencies: 911www.rentonwa.gov

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The Renton Fire & Emergency Ser-vices 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.

The department started as a vol-unteer force more than 100 years ago and now has 145 uniformed employ-ees, 16 civilians and two chaplains.

Led by Fire Chief Mark Peterson, the department provides emergency medical, fire rescue and hazardous-material response. The department coordinates emergency management for the City of Renton, inspects busi-nesses and buildings for adherence to fire code, investigates the cause of fires and promotes fire prevention and disaster-preparedness.

A Training Center at Fire Station 14 gives firefighters the chance to learn fire-suppression techniques. In addition to its offices and classrooms, the Training Center has a five-story tower; a two-story burn building that produces nontoxic artificial smoke and a drafting pit for pumper testing.

Residents can take part in CERT, or Community Emergency Response Team, which offers training and classes in how to be safer and better prepared for all kinds of emergencies.

To register go to rentonwa.gov, click on the recreation division and then on cybersignup.org or call 425-430-6700.

Fire department serves more than 120,000 people

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Committee meetings are open to the public. Volunteers for committee projects are welcome.

The group meets quarterly at differ-ent businesses in downtown Renton. Rich Sweeney is chair of the group.

For information contact Kellie Jor-dan at 425-226-4560 at the Chamber of Commerce.

Renton Chamber of Commerce

The chamber's mission is to improve busi-ness and economic conditions and the general welfare of the community. The chamber offers its members leadership development, networking opportunities, advocacy and resources to promote business prosperity.

The chamber partners with the City of Renton, the Renton School District, Renton Technical College and Valley Medical Center and community businesses and leaders to promote a healthy business environment and a vibrant community. It's a prime sponsor of the Small Business Development Center.

To receive a Visitors Guide, contact the chamber.

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Visitors and residents alike can enjoy fresh produce from the Farmers Market at the Piazza and at Valley Medical Center.

Nutritious, wholesome foods can be found at both sites.

This is the second year that Valley Medical will host a farmers market. It is also the second year for Farmers Mar-ket Coordinator, Valria Lopez.

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Flashlight Egg HuntsMarch 30, 8-9 p.m., Liberty ParkSeparate Flashlight Egg Hunts: For

ages 7 to 10 and ages 11 to 15. Field is darkened, so bring a flashlight. Eggs are filled with candy and prizes. Free. For information, call 425-430-6700.

2012 Seahawks 12k Run at The Landing

April 1, 7:30 a.m. to noonThe event includes the GLOW 5K run/

walk, and the half-mile Seahawks Play 60 Kids Run. For more information, go to http://seahawks12krun.com/. Day-of-race registration starts at 7 a.m.

Downtown Renton Clean UpApril 21, 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 information, contact Jennifer Davis Hayes at 425-430-6589.

Annual Community Garage SaleApril 21, 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.

Rainier Symphony 'Classical Concert Three'

April 21, 7:30 p.m. Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center

Concert includes Strauss Horn Concerto No. 2 with James Pat-terson, horn, Elgar Enigma Variations , Barber Symphony No. 1. Single ticket prices are $15/adult, $10/student and senior (age 62 and older), free/children 12 and under. Tickets are available online at www.brownpapertick-ets.com or call 206-781-5618 or emailing [email protected].

StoryBook Theater presents 'Little Mermaid'

April 28-29, Carco Theatre, 1717 S.E. Maple Valley Highway

In this original StoryBook Theater version of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic, the audience will decide whether the Little Mermaid should keep her legs or high-tail it back to the sea. Tickets $10 ($9 for groups of 10 or more) for all seats. Box office number: 425-820-1800.

Arbor Day/Earth DayApril 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Meet at Renton Senior Activity Center,

211 Burnett Ave. N.; all park projects will be within short walking distance. Children must be accompanied by adult/guardian. Call 425-430-6600 for more information or to register.

Spring ShredathonMay 5, 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.

Spring Festival and Downtown Poker Run

May 5, 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 activi-ties. Shop arts and crafts vendors and the Piazza Attic rummage sale. Free. For more information, contact 206-919-9746 or email [email protected].

Renton Youth Symphony Orches-tra Spring Concert

May 6, 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Carcol TheatreThe Renton Youth Symphony will per-

form at Renton Carco Theatre, 1717 Maple Valley Highway. Call 425-430-6700.

Seattle International Film Festival

May 17-24, Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center

The Seattle International Film Festival returns to Renton for the second 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 19, 9 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. Heritage Park, 233 Union Ave. N.E. Call 425-430-6600 for more informa-tion or to register.

Fishing KidsJune 2, 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 Event

June 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Swap treasures or junk. Renton

Memorial Stadium, 405 Logan Ave. N.

Renton Farmers MarketTuesdays, June 5-Sept. 25, 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 10, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Carco

Theatre, 1717 Maple Valley HighwayThe community band represents

Renton. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for senior/student. For more information, call 425-430-6700.

Henry Moses Aquatic Center opens

June 16, 1719 S.E. Maple Valley Highway

Call 425-430-6780 for more informa-tion or visit rentonwa.gov. Center closes on Labor Day.

Swimming beaches openJune 16, noon-8 p.m.Lifeguards on duty at Gene Coulon and

Kennydale beach parks on Lake Washing-ton Boulevard North.

Renton Fabulous 4th of JulyJuly 4. Coulon ParkFree children’s activities and face-

painting noon-8 p.m., stage entertain-ment 1 p.m.-9:30 p.m., free shuttle service

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9 a.m.- midnight, and a professional fireworks display from a barge in Lake Washington at 10 p.m. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. More information, rentonwa.gov

Return to Renton Car showJuly 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Check out classic vehicles at the 20th Annual

Return to Renton Benefit Car Show at Piazza Park at South Third Street and Burnett Avenue South. Entertainment, 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 26The Senior Day picnic is at the Renton Commu-

nity Center. Senior Day Picnic, Renton Community Center.

IKEA Renton River Days FestivalJuly 27-29Events centered at Liberty Park, between Bron-

son Way North and Houser Way North, and at the Renton Community Center and downtown. The pa-rade on South Third Street is 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28. The Rubber Ducky Derby is 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 29. For more information, visit rentonwa.gov. .

National Night OutAug. 7, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.Free food, games and inflatables for the kids

from 4 to 7:30 p.m. For more information call 425-430-7521. Jones Park, 101 Wells Ave. S..

Downtown Art & Antique WalkAug. 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.On downtown streets with paintings, pottery,

sculpture, and photography displays from more

than 100 artists. Throughout downtown Renton on South Third Street from Burnett Avenue to Main Avenue. For more information, call 206-407-8719 or visit www.artsunlimited.org.

Fall Recycling DaySept. 8, 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. 13, 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, visiit 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 Screenings and Awards Gala

Oct. 22-23The entries in the 50-hour fillmmaking competi-

tion will show at the Renton Civic Theatre on Oct. 23. The Curvee Awards Gala is 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center at Renton High School.

Holiday Tree Lighting and activities at the Piazza

Dec. 1, 3p.m.-7 p.m.Santa, food, entertainment and fun for the

whole family. For more information call 425-917-0173.

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Renton’s Fabulous Fourth of July returns to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park for the 2012 promising a spec-tacular display of fireworks and fun.

The City of Renton invites the community down to the park for free children’s activities. There will be stage en-tertainment and a professional 25-minute fireworks display from a barge in Lake Washington at 10 p.m.

The event draws an average crowd of 20,000 to Gene Coulon and many more viewing the display from boats, canoes, kayaks, West Hill, Mercer Island, Newcastle and Renton’s Kennydale and Highlands.

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Blvd.

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2012 is the 27th Anniversary of IKEA Renton River Days, Renton’s nearly week-long fam-ily festival.

The festival is July 27 - 29, with Liberty Park as the focal point. Cedar River Park is host to many events in and around the Renton Community Center.

This is the 14th year that IKEA has been the title sponsor.

Highlights • Thursday, July 26, Senior

Day Picnic, Renton Community Center.

• Friday-Sunday, July 27-29, main festival weekend, Liberty Park.

• Event hours in Liberty Park will be 11 a.m.-8 p.m., July 27; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., July 28; 10 a.m.-

6 p.m., July 29.• The events and activities

include: KidZone, two entertain-ment stages, Nibble of Renton, Art Market, Renton Annual Art Show, community information booths, Quilt Show, Chalk Art Contest.

• Friday, July 27, and Saturday,

July 28, Wenatchee Youth Circus performs at Cedar River Park

• Saturday, July 28, the River Days parade begins at 10 a.m. on South Third Street in downtown.

• Sunday, July 29, Rubber Ducky Derby launches at Hous-er Street Bridge at 4:30 p.m.

Applications • Parade applications are now

available. For more information, call Tammy Kaiser, parade chair, at 425-306-8450 or email her at [email protected].

• Art Market applications are now available. Questions regarding booth fees, booth size, screening and jurying process, special considerations and to receive an application for 2012, may be directed to the Art Mar-ket chairperson Mary Clymer at 425-255-6078, or email at [email protected].

Deadline is May 13.• Renton Annual Art Show

information is available at www.rentonannualartshow.com, where the 2011 Artist Prospec-tus is available for downloading. Information also is available from Vicki Faull, committee chair, at 425-254-9934, or email at [email protected]. Show dates are Thursday eve-ning, July 26, through Sunday, July 29, at the Renton Commu-nity Center.

• Applications for weekend community information booths are now available. To receive an application, call 425-430-6528 or email the festival director, [email protected] or download an application from the Renton River Days website: http://rentonwa.gov/living/de-fault.aspx?id=1138. Deadline is June 8.

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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 generally 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 dif-ferent 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 depending 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 South-east 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 emissions

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/automotive_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-relat-ed 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. Applications 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 Foreignerby Larry Shue • (February 15th-March 2nd 2013)

The Diary of Anne Frankby Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett • (April 12th-27th 2013)

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evergreencityballet.orgThe Evergreen City Ballet was

founded in 1994 in downtown Au-burn as a ballet academy providing professional-quality training and as a performing company. In January 2006 ECB relocated to downtown Renton and in 2009 settled down in a space off Lind Avenue Southwest.

Evergreen City Ballet Black Box Theatre presents Northwest Works

This performance is a collection of new works from area choreographers. Said to feel like an episode of the popu-lar TV show "So You Think You Can Dance." Past programs have included premieres by Pacific Northwest Ballet dancer Kiyon Gaines and James Can-field, artistic director of Nevada Dance Theatre.

Performances: 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., June 161:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m., June 17Tickets:$24, adults; $15, seniors(age 62+, ID

required); $12, students (ages 2-18 or with valid student ID)

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"Aunt Dottie's April Fool's Day Sing-Along Cabaret"

Said to be raucous, rowdy and interactive, Aunt Dottie and her nephew Aaron will bring their own brand of entertainment to the stage.

7 p.m., April 1 Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 stu-

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"Crossing Delancey" by Susan Sandler and directed by Bill Huls

A romantic comedy set in present day New York City. This play focuses on the age old traditional roles of women.

7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 13-28

Tickets: $22, adults; $17 students/seniors

"The Purse Thief," a one-act production by Don Gordon

This production follows the adventures of George, who goes from down and out sales-man to purse snatcher. Follow him through

his experiences with his victims and their unexpected reactions. One victim, Sharon Peabody, is desperate to end it all.

7:30 p.m., Sundays and Mondays, April 15-23.

Tickets: $15, general admission

"Pump Boys and Dinette," by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel and Jim Wann.

Directed by John Kelleher and Julie Den-ninghoff

A musical performed on guitars, piano, bass and even kitchen utensils that pays tribute to life along the roadside. See what it's like through the experiences of workers at a gas station and The Double Cupp Diner.

7:30 p.m., Thursdays; 8 p.m., Fridays; 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m., Sundays; June 8-23

Tickets: $25, adults; $20, students/seniors

"Road Trip," a one-act production by Jason Milligan

Two estranged brothers must cope and de-cide whether to take their other brother off of life support. Family issues and drama ensues.

7:30 p.m., Sundays and Mondays, June 10 to 18

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Fans and Seahawks players alike had a great time interacting as the Seahawks opened their headquarters and practice facil-ity, the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, again last August during training camp.

Each practice session had a limited number of seats that fans had to register for online. Those lucky enough to get tickets rode buses from The Landing to the VMAC and were free to sit along a grass-covered hill be-tween the practice fields and Se-ahawks Way or wander around the south end of the fields and stand to get a better view of different drills. Keep checking Seahawks.com throughout the spring for information when registration for training camp will open.

The team made sure fans had

a great experience with prize drawings, concessions and team stores.

Seahawks players embraced the fan presence and many stayed after practice to walk

along the fence, signing auto-graphs and posing for pictures with fans.

Visit Seahawks.com for practice schedules and more information.

Renton features several strong programs and saw many state title winners during the past year.

Prep sports run from Septem-ber through May.

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, volley-ball, cross country, girls soccer,

golf and girls swim and dive.Winter sports are basketball,

wrestling, boys swim and dive, gymnastics and bowling.

Spring sports are baseball,

softball, tennis, golf, track and field and boys soccer.

Go to RentonReporter.com for extensive coverage of local high school athletes.

The Seattle Thunderbirds play in Kent’s ShoWare Center.

The hockey team’s season runs from September through March and tickets are reason-ably priced.

The team offers single seats, suites and a family frienly, non-alcohol section.

Visit tickets.SeattleThunder-birds.com for more information.

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ABOVE: Lindbergh's Luke Garcia nears the finish line at the Seamount League meet last fall. LEFT: Renton's Steve Sholdra swims at the 2A state meet. AdAM MCfAdden, Renton Reporter

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The Seattle Storm play home basketball games at KeyArena, may through September.

The Storm offer a family friendly and affordable atmo-sphere at games. Seattle is also the defending WNBA cham-pion. The Storm went a perfect 17-0 at KeyArena on the way to a title last season.

Go to www.WNBA.com/Storm for ticket and schedule information.

The Seattle Mariners play home baseball games at Safeco Field April through October.

The Mariners have a number of flexible ticket options for groups and individuals. Go to SeattleMariners.com for more information.

The Seattle Sounders play home soccer games at Qwest Field February through June.

The Sounders compete in the MLS and have the most season ticket holders in the league.

Go to SoundersFC.com for more information.

for season ticket, single-game ticket, suite, group seating and other ticketing information, go to www. seahawks.com/tickets/index.html

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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. Also includes an arts and crafts room, a game room, small kitchen area and a meeting room. 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, well-ness and preschool through adult programs.

Gift certificates are available for all services. Special event rentals, sport rentals, meeting room space and banquet facilities are also available.

Black River Riparian Forest and Wet-land, 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 facil-ity used for business meetings, performances, 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 Boathouse, 1060 N. Riverside Drive, 425-430-0111. Built on pilings over Lake Washington, the boathouse provides kayak and canoe rentals and instruction.

Cedar River Park, 1717 S.E. Maple Valley Highway and Houser Way. A 23-acre community park. Includes an activity building, 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. Nishiwaki 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, tennis courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, swimming areas, an interpretive botanical walk, a fish-ing pier, a water walk, paved walking trails and restrooms.

Glencoe Park, 4440 N.E. 24th St. This .4-acre park is fenced on all sides and has benches, a playground, picnic tables and mutt mitts.

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


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The 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.rent-onwa.gov/living and click on Parks and Trails.

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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, restrooms, tennis courts and more.

Kiwanis Bicentennial Air Park, 260 Rainier Ave. N. Located off of Rainier Avenue, this park features views of the Renton Municipal Airport and Cascade Mountains. Amenities include park benches.

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 equip-ment, picnic tables and restrooms.

Skate Park at Liberty Park, Bronson Way North and Houser Way North inside Liberty Park. Includes quarter pipes and skateable artwork, a twinkie, a funbox, mounds, bowls, a half pipe and more.

Maplewood Golf Course and Driv-ing Range, 4050 Maple Valley Highway, 425-430-6800. A city-run 18-hole, 190-acre course along the Cedar River. Includes a pro shop, the privately owned River Rock Grill and Ale House and Maplewood Greens banquet facility.

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 facilities 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 communi-ty-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, access to trails and restrooms.

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 basket-ball court and restrooms. The park is actually 45 acres, but most of the space is preserved in its natural state.

Sunset Court Park, 1150 Harrington Ave. N.E. A new modular playground was installed during 2006 in Sunset Court Park. This .5 acre park also contains picnic tables and a half-basketball court.

Talbot Hill Reservoir Park, 710 S. 19th St. A large underground water reservoir was overlain with this 2.5 acre park, which hosts tennis courts with a practice tennis bang-board. There is off-street parking in the park.

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 ac-tivity 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. Tonkin Park contains the City’s largest tulip poplar tree, measuring over 15 feet in circumference.

Veterans Memorial Park, 523 S. 3rd St. This downtown park commemorates veterans who honorably served their country. The memorial features five dark green granite walls in the shape of a star.

Windsor Hill Park, 432 Windsor Way N.E. Native conifers and hardwoods comprise 50 percent of the park’s 4.5 acres, providing a natural backdrop to play areas. A grass ball-field and new playground provide recreation for the neighborhood.who honorably served their country. The memorial features five dark green granite walls in the shape of a star.


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Meet for coffeeI love to meet friends and colleagues

in and around the various coffee shops in Renton; Liberty Café, Café Felice, Vince's, Common Ground, yes, even Starbucks. A perfect day would be a long walk at Gene Coulon Park and a leisurely lunch at Pey-rassol; everything on the menu is fabulous!

Pam TealRenton School Board

Walk the trailsTrying to select just one item as my

favorite thing to do in Renton is a difficult task. As an employee, I love to walk the Cedar River Trail before work during the spring and summer months. With some of my co-workers, we start at 6 a.m. and do a brisk three-mile walk. The Cedar River Trail provides such great scenery and it is not unusual to see a heron sitting along the water's edge or a bald eagle perched high

in a tree. When my grandkids visit, we love to go to Coulon where the playground is always a hit and I can't go wrong with buying lunch at Ivars or Kidd Valley. I always earn extra Grandma points.

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Participate!Participating in community! This would

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Downtown libraryI love Renton’s many parks, but my

single favorite thing in Renton is the downtown Library. I’ve been going to the library since I was a baby, and still go often. There’s always things to do and books to read! And it’s always fun to pause and enjoy the river.

Thanks again! I love reading the Reporter every week.

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Renton's reputation as a place for movie makers and movie-goers will continue to grow this year.

Renton and the IKEA Per-forming Arts Center will host the return engagement of the Se-attle International Film Festival May 17-24.

Watch the Renton Reporter in print and online for the festival schedule and other activities later this spring.

And, this fall, is the return of Renton FilmFrenzy.

Renton's 50-hour filmmaking competition is in early October. Entries will screen 7 p.m., Oct. 22, at the Renton Civic Theatre.

The Renton FilmFrenzy Curvees Award Gala will be at 7 p.m., Oct. 23, at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St.

Again watch the Renton Re-porter for the latest details as the competition approaches.

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