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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…

Renton resident Maury Marler prepares to board a Cessna at Galvin Flying at Boeing Field last week for some flight time with instructor Len Quiat. Marley is working on his pilot’s license

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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…

Charmaine Butcher of Auburn will dance the lead this weekend in the Evegreen City Ballet’s production of “Cinderella.”

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Evergreen City Ballet presents ‘Cinderella’ this weekend at IKEA

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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.…

Senior Scott Greivell works on an LED light for the ring he hopes to enter into the 2009 Passing the Torch jewelry/metals exhibition at North Seattle Community College.

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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…

Dancers in Cast A of Evergreen City Ballet’s “Cinderella” are

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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…

Steve Ferreira and a discus in the chair he sits in while throwing discus

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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.…

A costume jewelry sale held by this group of women at Merrill Gardens raised $701 for the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank. Back row

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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…

Employees at Orca Bay Seafood  in Renton practice the English used in introducing one’s self in an ESL class taught by Elizabeth Falconer

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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…