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Youth artist shows origami
The Renton Municipal Arts Commission is presenting the original origami quilts by local youth artist Brielle Creaser through…
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90-year-old Maury Marler of Renton is learning to fly – and loving it
Last summer, I introduced you to Maury Marler, a 90-year-old Merrill Gardens resident who is today training to…
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Renton Civic Theater announces 2009-2010 season
Renton Civic Theater will present six plays during its 2009-2010 Season of Spirits and Laughter. RCT starts the new season…
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Arts Unlimited taking signups for two events
Applications are now available for artists of all genre to apply for participation in two events this summer,…
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APRIL 3: Renton entertainment calendar
Events Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org. Monster Energy Supercross: 7 p.m.…
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Hazen jewelry class a beehive of activity
For several hours each week, this large art room at Hazen High School becomes a beehive of activity.…
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MARCH 27: Renton entertainment calendar
Events Scottish Heritage Festival: March 28. Cost: $3-$5; free for children 5 and younger. Puyallup Fair and Events…
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Jimi Hendrix’s childhood home in Renton is officially gone
Rocker Jimi Hendrix’s family home, where his love of music blossomed as a child when it stood in…
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Evergreen City Ballet bringing fairy-tale classic to life
Cinderella and Prince Charming will take the stage at IKEA Performing Arts Center April 4 and 5, along…
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Steve Ferreira excels at shot put, discus, rugby, basketball, and more – all from a chair
Shot put, discus, rugby, basketball, baseball and weightlifting. Steve Ferreira has played all these sports — from a…
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MARCH 13: Renton entertainment calendar
Events Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org. “Willy Wonka Jr.”: 7 p.m.…
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Residents’ sale at Merrill Gardens in Renton turns bling into food
A group of Merrill Gardens women recently turned jewelry into gold — or cold, hard cash. Their recent…
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Renton Technical ESL students protest state budget cuts
With posters raised, more than 100 English as a Second Language students gathered in protest at Renton Technical…
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Uwajimaya applies to remodel expected-to-close Thriftway store in Renton
Uwajimaya, an Asian specialty supermarket with deep roots in the Seattle area, has applied for a building permit…
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MARCH 6: Renton entertainment calendar
Music Concordia University-Portland Choral Ensembles Concert: 7 p.m. March 24. Free concert. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1024 Monroe Ave.…
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Two Renton singers to perform in BCC’s production of ‘The Music Man’
Two Renton residents are on stage, one in the lead female role, as the Bellevue Community College Drama…
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Liberty High culinary team to compete in invitational tournament
Prepare, cook and present a three-course meal in one hour. That’s the task four Liberty High School students…
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The fourth webisode of ‘Finger of God’ in Renton premieres
The premiere party for the fourth “Finger of God” webisode was packed, with standing room only at the…
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Renton’s growing diversity boosts need for ESL programs
Before Charlie, Renton had few English as a Second Language classes. Renton Technical College and Fairwood Library were…