Events

Draft City of Fairwood Incorporation Study meeting: 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 9. Open house, 5:30-6 p.m.; presentation, break-out groups and question-and-answer, 6-8 p.m. Northwood Middle School cafeteria, 17007 S.E. 184th St., Renton.

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.

Parent’s Night Out: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 20. Parents can take the night off while children enjoy three free hours of safe, activity packed, fun for kindergarten-fifth-grade students, including dinner. All adult volunteers have been screened and have undergone a National Background Check. Celebration Church, 11840 148th Ave. S.E., Renton. 425-226-2381 or www.celebrationfoursquare.com.

Benefits

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.-2 p.m. Jan. 31; 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.

“Mandatory Distribution Rules—Retirement Plans and IRAs”: 9:30-11 a.m. Feb. 4. Free seminar for seniors. Registration required. Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N. 425-430-6633.

First-time homebuyer class: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 7. Sponsored by Washington State Housing Finance Commission. Lunch provided. Cost: Free; registration required. John L. Scott, 4735 N.E. Fourth St., Renton. 206-774-7563.

“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.

“Buying in Today’s Market”: 7-8 p.m. Feb. 11. Free class provides step by step information on the home buying process. 3800 N.E. Fourth St., Renton. 425-241-1215 or pattyworgan@windermere.com.

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.

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.

American Red Cross Free CPR Saturday: Feb. 28. Free adult CPR training and certification in honor of Renton Heart Month. Classes start at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m., and 12:30 and 2 p.m. Advance registration required. Renton Technical College, 3000 N.E. Fourth St., Renton. 206-726-3534 or www.seattleredcross.org.

Renton Runners: 9 a.m. Saturdays. All are welcome to join weekly community group of runners and walkers. Meets in front of Common Ground Cupcakes, 900 S. Third St., Renton. 206-321-8153.

Women’s Self Defense Class: 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month. Cost: Free. Leading Edge Martial Arts, 810 S.W. 34th St., Suite C, Renton.

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. 2, 9 and 23. Free tax help at the library. Registration required.

• “Drawing and Career Tips from a Comic Book Artist”: 7 p.m. Feb. 5. Class for teens led by comic book author Elizabeth Guizzetti. 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 in 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.