CALENDAR

The free community calendar is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis, and includes free and nonprofit local events and groups. Submit items at least a week in advance of publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.

November 7, 2008 12:46 pm

Calendar Submissions

The free community calendar is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis, and includes free and nonprofit local events and groups. Submit items at least a week in advance of publication dates to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.

Events

“Holiday Memories” Garden Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Features horticulture exhibits, floral designs, art and craft displays, vendors and more. Presented by Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs. Admission: $7 in advance; $8 at the door. Holiday Inn, 1 Grady Way, Renton. 425-255-6125.

Aunt Dottie’s (early bird) Sing-Along Cabaret: 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 9-23. Aunt Dottie and her nephew, Aaron, will take audience members on a journey through some classic and not-so-classic songs. Cost: $10. Renton Civic Theater, 507 S. Third St., Renton. auntdottiesings@hotmail.com.

American Legion Pancake Breakfast: 7-11 a.m. Nov. 22. Presented by American Legion Post No. 19 Renton. Cost: By donation. All proceeds used to assist veterans and active duty troops. 3224 N.E. 12th St., Renton.

Bazaars

Cross and Crown Holiday Boutique: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Include handcrafted items, soup lunch, bake sale, homemade lefse (Norwegian flatbread) and a white elephant sale. Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, 10940 S.E. 168th St., Renton.

St. Stephen Christmas Bazaar: Noon-6 p.m. Nov. 14; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 15. Features arts and crafts, holiday music, Santa Claus, food and a 50/50 raffle. Exhibitors welcome, but no commercial products. Proceeds go to provide Thanksgiving dinners for the homeless and less fortunate in our community. St. Stephen the Martyr Church, 13055 S.E. 192nd St., Renton. 253-856-7649 or crismasbe0022@yahoo.com.

Benefits

St. Vincent de Paul Blanket and Coat Drive: Through Nov. 15. Donors can drop off new or gently-used blankets and coats for homeless and needy individuals. St. Vincent de Paul store, 2825 Sunset Blvd., Renton. 206-957-7241 or giving@stvincent-sea.org.

Theater

“The Mystery of Edwin Drood”: Through Nov. 8. Miss Rosa Bud’s fiance, Edwin Drood, has mysteriously disappeared. Has he been murdered? And if so, whodunit? Cost: $20-$25. Renton Civic Theater, 507 S. Third St., Renton. 425-226-5529 or www.rentoncivictheater.org.