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Special events

Renton Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Sept. 16, final market for summer. Features master gardener clinics, chef’s demonstrations and live entertainment. South Third Street, between Logan and Burnett Avenue South. 425-679-1502 or www.rentonfarmersmarket.com.

Vision of Hope Auction: 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts as you bid on silent and live auction items. Proceeds benefit Vision House, a nonprofit that provides transitional housing for homeless single moms and their children. Cost: Free; registration required by Sept. 15. Renton Technical College, 3000 N.E. Fourth St., Renton. 425-945-0350, michellen@vision-house.org or www.vision-house.org.

“Felines Need Friends, Too!” adoption event: Noon-4 p.m. Sept. 20. Come meet some of the more than 300 cats available for adoption through King County Animal Care and Control animal shelter, and find a friend to take home. Some dogs may be available as well. Reber Ranch, 28606 132nd Ave. S.E., Kent. 253-630-3330.

Intuitive Arts Psychic Faire: Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 20-21. Admission: Free. Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila. 253-859-2420 or www.mellinetti.com.

City of Renton Disaster Job Fair: 3-8 p.m. Sept. 25. Come learn about the many ways people can help their community following a disaster. Includes demonstrations and displays on Community Emergency Response Teams, emergency operations center workers, radio emergency communications, emergency shelter operations, animal rescue, SKYWARN weather spotter and more. Presented by Renton’s Office of Emergency Management. Cost: Free. Renton City Hall, Seventh Floor, 1055 S. Grady Way. 425-430-7027 or dneedham@ci.renton.wa.us.

Children

Renton FUMC Children and Parents Playgroup: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Open to parents and children of all ages. Renton First United Methodist Church, 2201 N.E. Fourth St. 425-255-5403.

Classes

“Good $ense Budget Course”: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 23. Discover tools and develop skills to help control your finances. Led by Pastor Kirby Unti. Cost: $25 per family; registration requested. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1700 Edmonds Ave. N.E. Renton. 425-226-2420 or stmatthewschurch@comcast.net.

YWCA GirlsFirst Program info session: 4-5 p.m. Sept. 19. Informational session open to women interested in volunteering as mentors to teen girls. YWCA, 1010 S. Second St., Renton. 206-461-4443 or girlsfirst@ywcaworks.org.

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.

Sewing classes at Renton Technical College: Registration now open for fall classes. Call for details, registration. Renton Technical College, 3000 N.E. Fourth St., Renton. 425-235-2352 or www.rtc.edu.

Faith

Cancer Support Bible Study and Encouragement Group: 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 15. Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Ave. S.E., Renton. 425-271-2327.

Meditation Classes—“Buddha’s Advice on Guarding our Mind”: 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays. September series focuses on Shantideva’s teachings to help keep a peaceful mind in any situation. Renton YWCA, 1010 S. Second St., Renton. www.MeditateEastside.org.

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/Fitness

“Safe Steps” fall-prevention events: 9:30-11 a.m. Sept. 23; 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 26. Open to seniors. Sept. 23, Renton Fire and Emergency Services will lead workshop on exercise, building strength, balance and flexibility; Sept. 26, Valley Medical Center offer seminars, handouts, healthy snacks and free fall screening. Cost: Free; advance registration requested. Locations: Sept. 23 at Renton Senior Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N.; Sept. 26 at Valley Medical Center, 400 S. 43rd St., Renton. 425-430-6633 (for Sept. 23), 425-226-4653 (for Sept. 26) or www.kcsafesteps.org.

Libraries

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

• Lively Minds Book Group: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16. Topic: “The Middle Place” by Kelly Corrigan.

• SAT Prep: 1 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 20-18. Open to high school students. Five free sessions will help you prepare for all sections of the SAT. You will receive a copy of the College Board’s Official SAT Study Guide. Registration required.

• Master Gardeners: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions.

• ESL class: 6:30 p.m. most 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:

• Renton Library Book Group: 7-8:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Topics: Sept. 18, “The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.

• Teen Game Days: 3-5 p.m. Sept. 25. Open to sixth-12th grade students to play “Dance Dance Revolution” and board games.

• Baby Signs: 10:30 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month. For mothers with babies 6-24 months old to learn sign language.

• 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 fourth grade and younger 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. 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. Open to ages 2-6 and parents.

Veterans

USS Hollister Destroyer Reunion: Sept. 17-21 in Branson, Mo. For DD-788. For details, contact Nelda Rupp. 503-656-4949 or hnrupp@comcast.net.

Veterans reunion: Sept. 18-21. For USS Valley Forge VC45. Holiday Inn, 1 S. Grady Way, Renton. 800-621-0555 or 425-254-7206.

Veterans Outreach: 3:15-6 p.m. Oct. 15. Veterans and their families can get assistance in applying for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs from a Disabled American Veterans Service Officer. Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N. 253-859-6439.

Military reunions: October, 2008, reunion for the former crew of the USS Yancey (AKA-93) in Seattle. For details, contact George Clifton, 708-425-8531 or clifs@ameritech.net. June 24, 2009, reunion for former crewmen from the USS England (DLG/CG-22) in Seattle. For details contact Dennis O’Brien, 714-961-6840 or dennis@ussengland.net. Veterans can find information about upcoming reunions across the country through Military Locator and Reunion Service. Call 828-256-6008 or visit www.mlrsinc.com.

VFW Panther Lake Post 11329: 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. U.S. Army Reserve Center, 14631 S.E. 192nd St., Renton. 253-631-8151 or 425-254-1459.

VFW Post 9430: 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Ladies Auxiliary meetings: 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month. Family Hamburger Night: 6-7:15 p.m. Thursdays (except holidays). 7421 S. 126th St., Seattle. 206-772-9982.

VFW Renton Post 1263: 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Ladies’ Auxiliary: 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month; Men’s Auxiliary: 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. VFW provides support to veterans of foreign wars and their families through overseas troop support, volunteer programs, community service, legislative action, charitable donations and research, and helps veterans seeking governmental benefits. Frank R. Vaise Post 1263, 416 Burnett Ave. S., Renton. 425-255-9010 or www.vfw1263.com.

Volunteers

Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation: Breast cancer survivors needed to provide support for others battling cancer. Must be one year past the end of treatments and have good interpersonal skills. 206-417-3484, 877-417-3484 (toll-free), www.angelcarefoundation.org or angelcare@angelcarefoundation.org.

Cedar River Volunteer Naturalists: Sept. 16, training starts. Volunteers needed to serve as naturalists along the Cedar River Watershed. Includes 20 hours of training in September and early October, and three weekend days along the river, educating the public about spawning salmon and the history of the Cedar River Watershed. Call or e-mail for application, details. 206-245-0143 or naturalists@cedarriver.org.

Green River Community College: College seeks volunteers in a variety of areas: ceramics, basic computing, court reporting and more. Professional experience is not required. 253-288-3346 or volunteer@greenriver.edu.

Litter Patrol: Once a month, help patrol State Route 900 from Interstate 405. All gear supplied by the Washington State Department of Transportation. 206-351-6796.

Domestic Violence Unit: King County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking volunteers to provide legal advocacy to King County domestic violence victims. Volunteers needed for 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. 206-296-9700.

CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocates is looking for volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children in court. Must be 21 with excellent references. Volunteers must also attend 28 hours of training. 206-296-1120, gal.group@metrokc.gov or www.metrokc.gov/kcsc/depcasa.htm.

Dining Program Volunteers: Currently seeking volunteers to help with the Senior Community Dining Program at the Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N. Program hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Hours are negotiable. Food service experience is helpful and a food handler’s permit is required. When obtained the cost of the permit is reimbursed. 425-254-1128.

Family Law CASA of King County: Children’s needs can get lost in the dispute between separating parents. Do you want to advocate for such a child? Volunteer for Family Law CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of King County. 206-748-9700 or www.familylawcasa.com.

Friend to Friend: Volunteers needed to visit adults in nursing homes, assisted living and retirement homes throughout King and Snohomish counties. Volunteers commit to visit about twice a month for one year. 206-246-5150.

Help Teach English: Volunteer tutors needed to help new immigrants and refugees learn English. Contact the City of Renton Community Services Department for more information. 425-430-6600.

Highline Hospice: Apply now for training class in late September. Hospice is recruiting caring and compassionate people interested in supporting terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers provide patient support and companionship, caregiver respite, bereavement support or office help. Comprehensive training provided. Highline Hospice, 12844 Military Road S., Tukwila. 206-439-9095.

Meals on Wheels: Meal-delivery program has openings for volunteer drivers and co-coordinators at sites throughout King County. Time commitment for drivers averages three hours once a week, with 35-cent reimbursement per mile. Coordinators may work one or two days a week, four to six hours total. 206-448-5767 or www.seniorservices.org.

Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County Volunteers: MSA of King County is looking for people to assist those with MS in maintaining their independence and quality of life. People are needed to assist with water-therapy programs, visit isolated individuals, provide transportation, go shopping, do yard work or other household chores, teach computer skills and more. Volunteers are also needed to assist with an ongoing school-assembly program that educates elementary-school children about coping with the challenges of disabilities. 206-633-2606 or www.msakc.org.

Olive Crest Abused and Neglected Children’s Foundation: Group is looking for dedicated volunteers to join the auxiliary group. Members assist with Foster Family activities, fundraising activities and welcome baskets for children entering new homes. 425-462-1612, ext. 1314, or www.olivecrest.org.

Puget Sound Blood Center: Assist with blood drives and bone marrow registry drives. Must be available in the day or early evening twice a month and have reliable transportation. 425-462-4381, meganp@psbc.org or www.psbc.org/volunteers.

Red Cross Disaster Action Team: American Red Cross is seeking King County volunteers to respond to local disasters. Volunteers must be on-call one week out of six, and will receive free training. 206-726-3566 or www.seattleredcross.org.

Special Transportation Program: Group Health Cooperative needs volunteer drivers to transport frail, elderly members to and from medical appointments in King County. Volunteers use their personal cars, are reimbursed for mileage and determine their own schedules, including when, where and how often they will drive. Volunteers do not need to be Group Health members. 206-326-2800 or resource.l@ghc.org.

Stitches from the Heart: Volunteers are needed to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, sweaters, hats and booties for babies in need. Items go to hospitals across the country. Patterns available. Donations of yarn or money also appreciated. Call for details. 866-472-6903, stitchfromheart@aol.com or www.StitchesFromTheHeart.org.

Visiting Nurse Services of the Northwest: September, volunteer orientations. Volunteers needed October-December to help with set-up and paperwork for annual flu immunization program. Opportunities in King and Snohomish counties. Call for details. 425-738-4937.

Volunteer Chore Services: Volunteers needed to assist with chores for low-income elders and adults with disabilities. Services include shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, cooking and yard work. Program is a service of Catholic Community Services. 206-328-5787 or vc@ccsww.org.

Volunteer Literacy Program: Many people in our community struggle to communicate in the English language because they are new to the country. If you can volunteer three to four hours a week, you can help someone learn to read, write and speak English. Call Highline Community College: 206-878-3710, ext. 3303.