What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 19 edition

The Renton Reporter Read-All-About-It at Berliner Pub: The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 for some informal conversation, beer, food and a local guest speaker.

By Reporter Staff • September 19, 2024 9:00 am
Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing Pooch Plunge 2024 brought out all the cute Renton dogs. Pooch Plunge 2024 brought out all the cute Renton dogs. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing Pooch Plunge 2024 brought out all the cute Renton dogs. Pooch Plunge 2024 brought out all the cute Renton dogs. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Sept. 19

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).

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.

Sept. 23

The Renton Reporter Read-All-About-It at Berliner Pub: The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for some informal conversation, beer, food and a local guest speaker. You’ll be able to ask the newspaper staff about their work and their recent stories, learn how to support local journalism and just talk about all things Renton. Located at 221 Main Avenue South in Renton, Berliner Pub is an all-ages venue before 10 p.m.

Sept. 24

The Final 2024 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 will return in 2025.

Sept. 27

Senior 50+ Resource Expo at Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, this event includes presentations on a variety of subjects such as health and wellness, housing options and a variety of aging topics. Bring friends and family to explore the positive side of aging while browsing the 35+ vendor exhibit displays and check out the Senior Activity Center. Pre-registration is open until filled at rentonwa.gov/register using code #21524, or call 425-430-6633. There will be free transportation available for Renton residents, just call Hyde Shuttle at 206-727-6262. Walk-ups will also be welcome. Located at 211 Burnett Avenue North.

Sept. 28

Renton Downtown Fall Clean at Gateway Park: From 9 to 11 a.m., join the Renton Downtown Partnership and help pick up litter and make downtown beautiful. All cleaning supplies like gloves, vests, trash bags and grabbers will be provided, as well as access to bathrooms and water. Volunteers will be emailed check-in information and can check-in at 8:50 a.m. the day of the clean-up. To register as a volunteer, email director@rentondowntown.com to learn more.

International Food Truck Festival & Community Celebrations: Good Neighbor Day at Benson Hill Elementary! The final 2024 Community Celebrations event, this free all-ages celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include lunch, face painting, lawn games, live music and more. During the the celebration, enjoy “flavors without borders” with a convoy of international food trucks at the ready. Located at 18556 116th Avenue Southeast.

Oct. 8

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.

Oct. 15

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.

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.

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