What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 15 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

By Reporter Staff • August 15, 2024 7:00 am
The Renton Regional Fire Authority had a booth at Renton River Days. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
The Renton Regional Fire Authority had a booth at Renton River Days. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Aug. 15

Café Vets: Monthly gathering of veterans and guests for coffee and refreshments hosted by Renton American Legion Post 19 and Auxiliary Unit 19 on the third Thursday of every month (except December) from 10 a.m. to noon. Come for coffee, camaraderie and goodies. Legion membership is not a requirement, though most veterans are eligible for membership. Post Service Officer will be on hand, in case someone needs assistance with a VA claim. No agenda, just veterans getting together with other veterans and their friends. Post Hall is in the Renton Highlands, under the water tower (3224 Northeast 12th Street).

Summer Concert Series at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park: From 7 to 8:30 p.m., check out the Kidd Valley Stage for a free concert by singer-songwriter Danny Godinez. Located at 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North.

Aug. 17

Free Museum Day at the Renton History Museum: Enjoy the wonders of the past with free admission to the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free museum days are every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month.

Aug. 20

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park: From 3-7 p.m., enjoy the fruits, vegetables, local wares and more from local vendors. Park in the City Center Parking Garage on 2nd Street. The farmers market runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

Project Be Free presents Family Resource Night at VFW Post 1263: From 3-7 p.m., get connected with non-profits and organizations throughout Renton and South King County that provide counseling, legal support, support groups, youth mentorship and more. This free event takes place every month on the third Tuesday. VFW Post 1263 is located at 416 Burnett Avenue South. For more information, call 425-324-5030 or visit project-be-free.com.

Aug. 29

Summer Concert Series at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park: From 7 to 8:30 p.m., check out the Kidd Valley Stage for a free show with Soul Searching Band, who perform #1 hits by Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer and Elvis Presley. Located at 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North.

Sept. 4

Free Museum Day at the Renton History Museum: Enjoy the wonders of the past with free admission to the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free museum days are every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month.

Sept. 14

Recycling Event at Renton Technical College: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., drop off your mattresses, box springs, cardboard, poystyrene foam and tires for proper recycling and disposal. The following items will be accepted: foam packing peanuts and bubble wrap (bagged packing peanuts accepted), clean white blocks (Look for #6 or EPS inside the recycle symbol); documents for shredding, no binders, plastics or discs, np ID badges or driver’s licenses, no cardboard or hard cover books. At each event non-perishable food donations will be accepted to help the food bank.

Sept. 21

Free Museum Day at the Renton History Museum: Enjoy the wonders of the past with free admission to the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free museum days are every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month. Located at Northeast 6th Place and Monroe Avenue Northeast.Visit rentonwa.gov/recycleevents.

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