Events

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Special events

Spring Shred-a-thon: 9 a.m. May 9, Sam’s Club, 901 S. Grady Way. A document shredding event. Residents may bring up to 5 boxes containing paper documents to be shredded. Boxes should be 12-15” deep 10” high. Donations for Renton Food Bank will be accepted. 425-430-7520

American Legion Pancake Breakfast: 7-11 a.m. May 9, 3224 N.E. 12th St., Renton. Presented by American Legion Post No. 19, Renton. Cost: By donation. All proceeds used to assist veterans and active duty Troops.

“State of River, State of the Sound”: 6 p.m. May 14, Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, 4705 W. Marginal Way S.W., Seattle. In conjuction with the People for Puget Sound and the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition, the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center will be hosting an environmental forun to discuss the future of the Duwamish River and Puget Sound. 206-431-1582. james@duwamishlonghouse.org

Green Clean Saturday: 9 a.m. May 16, Highlands Library, 2902 N.E. 12th, Renton. Our “Green Clean” Saturday park volunteer project is a great way to dig-in help maintain this area for everyone to enjoy. Check in at 9am. Tools, water a small snack will be provided. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. 425-430-6600

Renton HS Old Timers Annual Banquet: 1 p.m. May 17, Renton Holiday Inn, 1 S. Grady Way, Renton. Attendance is by reservation only. If you did not receive a reservation form and would like to attend, please contact Chairman Mario Tonday. Graduates of Renton High School classes up to 1948 are elgible to attend. Mario Tonda – 425-255-7509 mhtonda@q.com

Stage

Aunt Dottie’s (early bird) Sing-along Cabaret: 2 p.m. May 10, 2 p.m. May 17, 507 S. 3rd St., Renton. Come join the musical adventure that’s different every time! In this all-ages show, the audience is encouraged to participate and sing along as Aunt Dottie and her nephew, Aaron, take you on a journey through some classic and not-so-classic songs. 425-226-5529 auntdottiesings@hotmail.com

Music

Bells of the Sound: 7 p.m. May 9, Carco Theatre, 1717 Maple Valley Highway, Renton. The Puget Sound’s premier handbell ensemble presents a concert celebrating 20 years of music. 206-931-7669 info@bellsof thesound.org

Northwest Sound Men’s Chorus—”Hearts Full of Spring”: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 30, Renton Ikea Performing Arts Center, 400 S. 2nd St., Renton. Annual spring show with special guests, ‘The Coats’. Cost: $10-$22. www.brownpapertickets.com.

Benefits

Dogs Walking 4 Dogs: 9 a.m. May 9, Riverview Park, 2901 Maple Valley Highway, Renton. Walk the Cedar River Trail with your dog to benefit Renton Search and Rescue. Check-in: 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Riverview Park picnic shelter. All pledges will be collected at check-in. Dogs must be leashed. Meet Search and Rescue dogs and handlers. 253-876-5290

Lectures

Non-Profit Operations Continuity Workshop: 9 a.m. May 12, Renton Technical College, 3000 N.E. Fourth St., Renton. Business continutiy for non-profits. Identify threats and impacts, critical operations and startegies to continue to provide services. Includes lunch. 425-235-2352 ext. 5727 jrock@rtc.edu

Helping the Disabled/Seniors in a Disaster: 10 a.m. May 9, Renton Technical College, 3000 N.E. Fourth St., Renton. Learn what the preparedness and disaster needs are for the senior and disable members or your community and how you help. 425-235-2352 ext. 5727 jrock@rtc.edu

Faith

Men’s Bible Study: 8 a.m. May 10. and 8 a.m. May 17, Celebration Church, 11840 148th Ave S.E., Renton. Men’s Bible Study – All ages welcome! A time of fellowship and going deeper into the Word. 425-226-2381 FYIHI@aol.com

Sign Language Team: 7 p.m. May 11. Celebration Church, 11840 148th Ave. S.E., Renton. All ages are welcome to join our Sign Language Worship Team. No experience necessary! See a video of our Jr. Team at our website. 425-226-2381 celebrationoffice@celebrationfoursquare.org

CFC Choir Team: 9 a.m. May 12, Celebration Church, 11840 148th Ave. S.E., Renton. From Gospel to Blues, RB to Contemporary we sing it all! If you love to sing, this is the place to be! 425-226-2381 celebrationoffice@celebrationfoursquare.org

God’s Dwelling Place: 6 p.m. May 12, Celebration Church, 11840 148th Ave. S.E., Renton. Women’s Bible Study, Beth Moore DVD Series – God’s Dwelling Place. 425-226-2381 byFaithDesign@aol.com

Celebration Choir: 7 p.m. May 12, Celebration Church, 11840 148th Ave. S.E., Renton. From Gospel to Blues, RB to Contemporary we sing it all! If you love to sing, this is the place to be! 425-226-2381 celebrationoffice@celebrationfoursquare.org

Parents Night Out: 7 p.m. May 15, Celebration Church, 11840 148th Ave. S.E., Renton. Parent’s Night Out! Friday, May 15, 7-10pm, – Three FREE hours of safe, activity packed, FUN for your K-5th grader, including dinner! Add to that, a night out for parents to go shopping, have dinner, a date night or just go home and relax! 425-226-2381 CFCParentNiteOut@aol.com

Classes

Helping the Disabled/Seniors in a Disaster: 10 a.m. May 9, Renton Technical College, 3000 N.E. Fourth St., Renton. Learn what the preparedness and disaster needs are for the senior and disable members or your community and how you help. 425-235-2352 ext. 5727

“Local Food Year-Round”: 6-8 p.m. May 13. Learn simple methods for preserving fresh fruits and vegetables. Free class presented by WSU King County Extension. Renton Technical College, 3000 N.E. Fourth St., Renton. 206-205-3130 or www.king.wsu.edu/enviro/events.htm.

Spring 2009 CERT Academy: 6 p.m. May 12, 6 p.m. May 14, 8 a.m. May 16, Renton Technical College, 3000 N.E. 4th St., Renton. CERT (Community Emergency Response Teams), is a nationwide all-hazards disaster preparedness program created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It is also part of the national Citizens Corps program, increasing preparedness through volunteerism. 425-430-7041 mmattson@rentonwa.gov

Libraries

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

• Teen Game Days: 3-5 p.m. May 28.

• 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.

Seniors

Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N. 425-430-6633. E vents and activities for seniors include:

• Drivers Wanted: 9 a.m. May 13. Meals on Wheels seeks volunteer drivers to deliver meals in Renton, Wednesday mornings. Training provided; mileage reimbursable. Senior Services promotes cultural diversity. 206 727-6250

• Mother’s Day Luncheon: 10 a.m. May 8. Purchase lunch tickets from Nutrition before the event.Mary Kay rep will give attendees a hand treatment before lunch. Special treats for mothers. Purchase lunch tickets from Nutrition before the event.

Senior Stage Revue: 1 p.m. May 14, 7 p.m. May 15, Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave N., Renton. Don’t miss this fantastic senior show. The annual Senior Stage Revue is back by popular demand. Singing, dancing, comedy acting galore. Tickets available April 1. 425-430-6633

• Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-noon Mondays-Fridays. Cost: $3 donation for ages 60 and older; $5.75 for those younger than 60. 425-254-1128.

• Health Assessment: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays. Provided by a visiting nurse. No appointments needed.

• Computer Lab: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays. Open to seniors with some computer experience to use Internet and e-mail. Cost: Free.

• Computer classes: Center offers a variety of beginning computer classes. Call for details.

• Activities: Center offers a variety of activities and games, including bocce, bridge, pinochle, crochet group, horseshoes, open painting, woodcarving and pool.

• Wii Sports: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Come play bowling, baseballs, golf, boxing and tennis on the Nintendo Wii.

• Dance classes: Center offers a variety of dance classes, including ballroom, line dancing, tap, Hawaiian and Mid-Eastern dancing. Call for cost, details.

• Foot Care: Wednesdays. Service is limited to seniors who cannot manage their own foot care. Call for appointments: 425-430-6662.

• Blood Pressure Checks: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: Free.

• Meals-On-Wheels: Program provides frozen meals for homebound seniors. 425-255-7932.

Nightlife

Karaoke Thursday: 9 p.m. May 14. LADIES NIGHT – Ladies Specials – Jack’s Pub Grill, 3901 N.E. 4th St., Renton, WA 98056

Cascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: No cover. 17034 116th Ave. S.E., Renton. 425-226-2035.

DC’s Bar and Grill: Ongoing: 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Triviality Tuesdays. 907 S. Third St., Renton. 425-255-2511 or www.dcsbarandgrill.com.

Recreation

Velocity FC Soccer Tryouts: May 8. – May 17. Renton Stadium 406 North Logan , Renton. Velocity FC Girls Select Soccer tryouts are scheduled for May. See “velocityfc.org” for times and locations. Based in Renton but also serving players from Newcastle, Maple Valley, Kent and other surrounding areas, Velocity Futbol Club would like to invite you to tryout. Please show 1/2 hour early to check in. 425-277-1582 VelocityFCsoccer@yahoo.com