What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 22 edition

Feb. 24

Chinese New Year Celebration at Golden Peacock: At 6 p.m. Saturday, join the Golden Peacock’s celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon, complete with music and a traditional Lion Dance. For more information, call 425-226-1803. Golden Peacock is located at 14412 Southeast Petrovitsky Road in Renton.

March 1

Paint ‘N Pour: Mocktails at Renton Community Center: The first of two painting events this month, budding artists will be guided by a talented instructor to create some art — all while enjoying some tasty mocktails. This event will be from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. All supplies are included and registration is $45. Register at rentonwa.gov/register with the code #18608.

March 6

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.

March 12

The Renton American Legion Fred Hancock Post 19 Business Meeting: The Renton American Legion Fred Hancock Post 19 meets the second Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at 7 p.m. at the Post Hall, 3224 NE 12th Street, in the Renton Highlands, under the water tower. All veterans welcome. Most vets eligible for membership. America’s premier patriotic veterans organization and the prime driver of the original G. I. Bill, the Legion focuses on service to veterans and has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans, and produced many important programs for the community, children and youth. Come join us, area vets.

March 14

The Renton Reporter & Umpqua Bank presents Fem Allies In Business (F.A.B.) at Umpqua Bank: A professional women’s networking group, this event is held every second Thursday of the month and is a free event that includes light breakfast, tea and coffee, time for mingling and two guest speakers. The event is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at 333 Southwest 7th Street in Renton.

March 16

March 17

New Voices, New Music – Renton City Concert Band Spring Concert at Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center: With Conductor Michael Simpson, this year’s spring concert is about music of underrepresented composers. The show starts at 2 p.m. with adult tickets going for $13 and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at Renton Community Center, Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center, or at the door on the performance day. For more information, call 425-430-6700.

March 21

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).

March 22

Paint ‘N Pour: Mocktails at Renton Community Center: The final city painting event of this month, budding artists will be guided by a talented instructor to create some art — all while enjoying some tasty mocktails. This event will be from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. All supplies are included and registration is $45. Register at rentonwa.gov/register with the code #19085.

Saturdays

Renton Parkrun at Cedar River Trail: This weekly 5K community event takes place every Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Cedar River Trail trailhead by the I-405 overpass. This free event does require registration but is meant to be a fun event where walkers, joggers, runners, volunteers and spectators can come together. For more information, visit parkruns.us/renton/ and the exact coordinates of the event are 47.4802N, -122.199W.