Renton will observe the National Day of Service and Remembrance Saturday, with hundreds of volunteers working together on projects to make a difference in the community.

The City of Renton is partnering with local agencies to provide volunteer opportunities in the Renton area, including Neighborhood Associations, City of Renton Community Services Department, Volunteer CHORE Services, King Conservation District, King County Parks, CAST For Kids Foundation, Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), Renton Housing Authority and Renton Salvation Army Rotary Food Bank.

The local Latter-Day Saints congregations have again taken the lead on the National Day of Service and Remembrance in Renton with the goal to engage 1,000 community members, including Renton Rotary, to complete the service projects.

Most projects begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. There are 30 planned projects with eight agencies. There is a celebration picnic at 1:30 p.m. at Liberty Park for all volunteers. Volunteers have already signed up.

Projects range from park and natural area beautification and restoration, to marking and distributing educational material about storm water drains, and exterior and interior house maintenance for seniors and those with disabilities.

President Obama designated the National Day of Service and Remembrance in 2009 in honor of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, encouraging Americans to volunteer and support charitable causes, perform good deeds or engage in other service activities.