September 2010 Community Services Newsletter
Events
Soccer Challenge - Friday, September 10
Ages 5 to 14. This soccer skills competition is held at Ron Regis Park. The program is open to boys and girls, ages 5 to 14. Competition includes ball throw in, distance kick, goal shooting and ball dribbling. Contestants will compete within their own age division (based on participant’s age as of 12/31/10). The top finishers in each age and gender division will qualify for the state competition. Pre-registration is required. Class # 47449.
American Kennel Club Responsible Dog Owner Day - Sunday, September 26 - 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Held outside the Cedar River Dog Park
Activities include AKC Canine Good Citizen testing for $10 per dog. Educational information on dog breeds, first aid, training, traveling with your pet and more! Representatives from Animal Critical Care and Emergency Services of Renton, Pima’s Veterinary Technician School, Pet Pro of Renton, and local dog clubs and rescue groups will be available. Dog owners will also be able to purchase City of Renton dog licenses. Come celebrate the first year anniversary of the Cedar River Dog Park! Co-sponsored by All Terrier Club of Western Washington, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Puget Sound, and RUFF. For more information, please contact Kris Stimpson at 425-430-6713, or kstimpson@rentonwa.gov.
Administration
New Features on City Website
The City of Renton has added several new dynamic and helpful online functions and services to the city’s website. The first major change is found on the home page. Along the left column visitors can now navigate a large portion of the city’s site by simply scrolling over the various “quicklinks” that include Living in Renton, Online Services, News, Business and Key Projects. In addition, the left column has a scroll bar that provides easy access to Channel 21 (the city’s on-line television channel), calendar of events, and emergency preparedness information. The city has also added two new features that offer a selection of short video clips and photo galleries of some of the city’s many parks and social events. In addition, the Renton Police Department and CrimeReports.com now offer an online crime alerting and mapping service that provides easy-to-read incident crime maps and automated alerts to the citizens of Renton. The CrimeReports service is free to the public and allows citizens to receive automatic daily, weekly or monthly email alerts if and when crimes occur near their home, office, local school, etc. Citizens can also view reported crime activity on a user-friendly map for any location within City of Renton boundaries. So visit the City's home page and explore your community.
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Community Resources and Events
Volunteer Program
The City of Renton benefits from hundreds of volunteers serving each year in formal and informal programs that enhance the lives of our residents. Their civic engagement builds a community and network of neighbors who care. For information about how you can get involved in City of Renton Volunteer Programs please go to volunteering at rentonwa.gov or contact us at 425-430-6600.
National Day of Service
Saturday, September 11
In 2009 President Obama launched United We Serve, making September 11 a National Day of Service and Remembrance. The day’s objective is to encourage all of us to volunteer and support charitable causes, perform good deeds or engage in other service activities in observance of the anniversary of 9/11 each year. The City of Renton is supporting this cause by partnering with local agencies to provide service opportunities in the Renton area in which our community can participate. If you are an organization or group who is planning a volunteer service project in Renton in observance of the 9/11 Day of Service and would like us to post your project on the community volunteer opportunities page of our website, please contact Bonnie Rerecich at 425-430-6600. Organizations are invited to register to participate in a volunteer celebration picnic. Please call for more information.
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Golf
The Course
Established in 1927 and purchased in 1985 by the City of Renton, the course has seen many improvements over the past 15 years. In addition, the Maplewood Golf Course earned Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Certification.
Playing at just under 6,100 yards from the back tees and just under 5,200 yards from the forward tees, our par 72 golf course is challenging yet fun for all levels of golfers. The tree-lined fairways, ponds, traps and creeks and firm, fast greens give Maplewood Golf Course character and make it one of the busiest golf courses in the state, year after year. Tee times are accepted one week in advance.
Don’t forget that the RiverRock Grill and Alehouse, located in the clubhouse, is ready to serve you breakfast, lunch or dinner. Book your banquet event at Maplewood Greens. For more information, visit their website at riverrockgrill.com.
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Human Services
Renton Community Supper
A free, hot, home cooked dinner will be served 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday at The Salvation Army Renton Corps, 720 S. Tobin (two blocks from the transit center, and around the corner from Merrill Gardens). It is open to anyone that needs a hot meal. Individuals and families are welcome. Call Captain Terry Masango at 425-271-9444, or Pastor Loren Lichty at 425-226-0880, ext. 436. This is sponsored by a number of churches in the Greater Renton area.
Looking For a Free Hot Meal?
The following programs are available in Renton:
Friendly Kitchen Meal Program
Hillcrest Elementary - 1800 Index Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056
Thursdays at 5:30 p m. (when school building is open)
Harambeé Church - 316 S. 3rd Street, Renton, WA 98057
Hot meal served Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Library
Renton Libraries Join KCLS - New extended hours: Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Renton Public Libraries have joined the King County Library System! KCLS began operations of the libraries Monday, March 1, though it will take a little time before operations have been transitioned completely. In the meantime, we ask for your patience during the next several weeks as the changeover takes place. We are working hard to make the merger as easy as possible and there are many details that need to be addressed. KCLS has created our new web pages on their web site for us as well as a warm welcome. In addition, please have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions flyer or the Things to Know flyer for more information on the changes being made. We look forward to continuing to provide Renton with outstanding library service.
Museum
Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction
Join us for the Renton Historical Society Annual Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction on Wednesday, October 6, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Renton Senior Activity Center. The theme is "Homecoming," and the Lindbergh High School Jazz Band will be performing. Enjoy a delicious dinner, bid on exciting auction prizes, and learn more about the future of the Renton History Museum. Tickets are $40 each, or $75 for a couple. To purchase tickets, please contact the Renton History Museum at 425-255-2330.
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Parks and Trails
New Trail Rules Implemented
The City of Renton has implemented new trail rules on the Cedar River Trail in an effort to increase safety awareness for ALL users - walkers, bicyclists, dog-walkers, joggers, etc. The Park Rules revisions/additions include:
Reduce trail speed limit from 15 mph to 10 mph
Instituted a "Dismount Zone", one between Bronson and Logan (lower walk), and again at N. 6th St. to mouth of the river.
Additionally, a dashed center line has been added to assist with traffic flow and encourage users to stay to the right, markers have been added to warn of approaching bollards, and future educational pieces will be developed to reinforce trail etiquette for all users.
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Recreation
Fall What's Happening Now Available!
To download and print a copy of What's Happening... click here or to read a copy online click here.
Renton is now also part of myparksandcreation.com. On one easy-to-use website, you can now find the same great class you took last time, search for new classes or explore all of our region’s parks and trails. Over 3,000 recreation programs, 300 parks, ten local cities, one website.
This website is a collaborative effort of the eCityGov Alliance, a partnership of Bellevue, Bothell, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Renton, Sammamish, Snoqualmie and Woodinville.