Events

New Horizon School Open House: 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Evening includes Dance Team performances, faculty presentations, student-led tours and refreshments. School’s mission is to provide a successful learning environment for students with learning disabilities, attention deficits or other learning differences. 1111 S. Carr Road, Renton. 425-226-3717 or www.new-horizon-school.org.

Seattle Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center Open House: 4 p.m. Feb. 19. Center celebrates its move to a larger facility in Renton with a public housewarming. 900 S.W. 16th St., Renton. 206-292-2277 or www.seattlecancerwellness.com.

Benefits

Nativity Lutheran Fundraiser Dinner/Auction: 5 p.m. Feb. 21. Event includes spaghetti dinner, live and silent auctions, and music by Steve Ryals’ jazz band and the Boeing Choir. Cost: $15. Proceeds benefit church programs and Vine Maple Place for domestic violence victims. Renton Community Center, 1715 S.E. Maple Valley Highway. 425-228-6826, duckfan@live.com or nlcoffice@qwestoffice.net.

Liberty High fundraising event at E.B. Foote Winery: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Includes eight fine wine samples, appetizers, and live music by H30 (Craig Cain and band). Cost: $20. Proceeds go toward bus transportation for Liberty High’s 2009 Grad Night Party. E.B. Foote Winery, 127-B S.W. 153rd St., Burien. 206-380-7781 or cherylericksen@hotmail.com.

Classes

“It Only Hurts Between Paydays!”: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Two-day financial workshop to learn how to get out of debt and stay that way. Bring calculator, monthly bills and 2008 check registers. Cost: $5, includes lunch. Celebration Church 11840 148th Ave. S.E., Renton. 425-226-2381 or www.celebrationfoursquare.com.

“Breaking The Code of Silence About HIV/AIDS”: 6 p.m. Feb. 7. RCS Ministries will host a town hall meeting to discuss the impact of HIV/AIDS and an awareness and education strategy for our community. 410 S. Third St., Renton. www.rcsministries.org.

“Property Tax Benefits Program for Senior Citizens”: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Representative from King County Assessor’s office will explain income requirements to qualify for the program. Bring income tax forms from 2006-2008 and other income documents. Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N. 425-430-6633.

“Asset Management for Retirees”: 9:30-11 a.m. Feb. 11. Free seminar for seniors to learn how to develop realistic income plans for retirement. Registration required. Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N. 425-430-6633.

REI clinics: 7 p.m. various Wednesdays, including: Feb. 11, “Snowshoeing 101.” Cost: Free. 240 Andover Park W., Tukwila. 206-248-1938.

Homebuyer seminar: 3:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 19; 12:30-5:30 p.m. March 19. Free seminar for first-time homebuyers presented by Washington Homebuyer’s Association. Registration requested. Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Ave. S.E., Renton. 253-682-1157.

AARP Driver Safety Program: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 24 and 26; and March 24 and 26. Two-day classroom refresher course. Successful completion qualifies seniors for insurance discounts. Cost: $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members. Registration required. Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N. 425-430-6633.

“Do You Have All Your Legal Documents in Order?”: 12:30 p.m. March 17. For seniors. Lawyer Dan Kellogg will discuss wills, durable power of attorney, living trust, community property agreements and legal guardianship. Come with questions. Cost: Free. Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N. 425-430-6633.

Renton Black Parents Association Community Tutoring Program: 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Computer lab sessions. 13611 S.E. 116th Ave., Renton. 425-226-8443 or rbpamlk@rentonbpa.org.

Faith

Cancer Support Group: 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 11. Caring group offers friendship, encouragement, laughter and hope for those with cancer and their support persons. Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Ave. S.E., Renton. 425-271-2327.

Evangelist Stephen Manley: 7 p.m. Feb. 13; 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 14; 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 15. Evangelist Manley to speak at church. Renton Church of the Nazarene, 850 Union Ave. N.E. 425-271-3206.

Lent services at St. Anthony: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 27, and March 13 and 20. St. Anthony Parish, 314 S. Fourth St., Renton.

Buddhist meditation classes: 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays through March. Guided meditation, teaching and discussion. Cost: $5-$10. Renton YWCA Office, 1010 S. Second St., Renton. 206-526-9565 or www.MeditateInSeattle.org.

Community Bible Study: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Study the entire Bible in one year with Rev. Royce C. Shorter. All are welcome. 410 S. Third St., Renton. 206-696-1254.

KUMC Women’s Support Group: 11:30 a.m. the first Monday of the month. All women are welcome. Tea and coffee provided. Kennydale United Methodist Church, 3009 Park Ave. Renton. 425-255-4127.

Renton Day Women’s Bible Study: 9:25 a.m. Tuesdays. First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. S.E. www.bsfinternational.org.

Seniors’ Bible Study: 9:15-11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Non-denominational group is open to all. Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N. 425-430-6633.

Women’s Group Bible Study: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Room 110 at Highlands Community Church, 3031 N.E. 10th St., Renton. nlr22@comcast.net.

Health

Adult CPR class: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 17. Call to register. Space is limited. Renton Fire and Emergency Services Fire Training Center, 1900 Lind Ave. S.W., Renton. 425 430-7000.

Free Blood Pressure/ Blood Sugar Checks in Renton: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 19-21. Locations: Feb. 19 at SAM’s Club, 901 S. Grady Way; Feb. 20 at St. Vincent de Paul, 2825 N.E. Sunset Blvd.; Feb. 21 at Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Ave. S.E.

Libraries

Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Ave. S.E., Renton. 425-226-0522 or www.kcls.org. Library events include:

• AARP Free Tax Assistance: 10 a.m. Fridays and 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 28; also 4 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 9 and 23. Free tax help at the library. Registration required.

• “Weight Loss without Willpower”: 7 p.m. Feb. 10. Rob Thompson, author of “The Glycemic Load Diet” to speak.

• Fairwood Afternoon Book Group: 11:30 a.m. Feb. 11. Topic: “The Beekeeper’s Apprentice” or “On the Segregation of the Queen” by Laurie R. King.

• Teen Writing Workshop: 7 p.m. Feb. 12.

• Lively Minds Book Group: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Topic: “The Next Thing on My List” by Jill Smolinski.

• ESL class: 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Registration required; call 253-838-6810.

• Story times: Library offers various story times for newborns to 6-year-olds and foreign language speakers. Call for details.

• Talk Time: 10 a.m. Saturdays. Improve speaking and listening skills in this English conversation group.

Renton Public Library, 100 Mill Ave. S. 425-430-6610. Library events include:

• Teen Advisory Board: 4-5 p.m. Feb. 12, March 12, April 9 and May 14.

• Teen Techno Art Project: 4-5 p.m. Feb. 12. Bring discarded computer parts to make jewelry and artwork.

• “A Despereaux Discussion”: 3 p.m. Feb. 17. Book discussion, snacks and craft for fourth-sixth grade students. Registration required.

• Teen Game Days: 3-5 p.m. Feb. 19, March 19, April 23 and May 28.

• Teen Art Contest: April 1, entries due. Contest for sixth-12th grade students. Call for details.

• Giraffe and Staff Puppet Show: 2 p.m. April 10. For all ages.

• Renton Library Book Group: 7-8:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month.

• ESL classes: 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free classes for non-English speakers offered by Multi-Service Center. Registration required. Call 253-838-6810.

• PAWS to Read: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Children ages 5 and older can come to practice reading skills with a canine listener. Registration required. Call 425-430-6825.

• Story times: 7 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Wednesdays through May 6. Open to ages 2-6 and parents.

• Talk Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Adults welcome to practice speaking English in a fun and friendly setting.

Highlands Library, 2902 N.E. 12th St., Renton. 425-430-6790. Library events include:

• Story times: 10 a.m. Tuesdays through May 5. Open to ages 2-6 and parents.