What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 18 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

By Reporter Staff • January 18, 2024 7:00 am
Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing: The 2024 Polar Bear Plunge was moved from Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park to Henry Moses Aquatic Center.
Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing: The 2024 Polar Bear Plunge was moved from Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park to Henry Moses Aquatic Center.

Nominations for Best of Renton 2024: Nominate your favorite businesses, community leaders and more for the Renton Reporter’s annual Best of Renton contest at https://vote.rentonreporter.com. The nomination round will run through Feb. 2. Finalist round voting will open on March 14 and close on April 4. Winners will be announced May 2024.

Jan. 18

Café Vets Social Time: 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 and 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).

Renton Art Lounge: Where Creativity Connects! at Black River Cultural Arts Center: This is not just an event — it’s a celebration of our creative community. Whether you’re an artist, art lover, or just curious about the art scene in Renton, everyone is welcome! Put on by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission and Robot Mom Creations, this free art event will be from 4-7 p.m. Online registration is required at forms.gle/XAjzwq9HZoaafQeS8.

The Renton American Legion Fred Hancock Post 19: This organization meets the third Thursday of every month, except December, at 7 p.m. at the Post Hall (3224 Northeast 12th Street) in the Renton Highlands under the water tower. All veterans are welcome. Most vets are 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, 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 area vets.

Jan. 20

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.

Third Annual Downtown Renton Chocolate Crawl: It’s back, chocolate lovers. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy chocolate stops, specials and downtown shopping. Starting at Cugini Florists & Fine Gifts, the last check-in will be at 2 p.m. Admission is $40 for adults and $20 for children. Group packs (two adults and two children) are $100. Cugini is located at 413 South 3rd Street in Renton.

Feb. 7

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.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day Celebration at Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center: From 6-9 p.m., be inspired by the stories and experiences of trailblazing women in sports, celebrate the accomplishments of female athletes, coaches, and leaders in our community, enjoy a delicious dinner, and engage in an enlightening panel discussion featuring prominent figures who shed light on the challenges and victories of women in the sports world. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at rentonwa.gov/register.

Have a Renton-related event coming up? Email baileyjo.josie@rentonreporter.com to submit a public event to be included in our weekly events calendar.