What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 21 edition

Lots of holiday happenings this month in Renton. And are you ready for the Polar Bear Plunge?

By Reporter Staff • December 21, 2023 7:00 am
Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing The Newcastle Police Department won Holiday Spirit Award for their “Buddy the Elf” display at this year’s Battle of the Badges.
Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing The Newcastle Police Department won Holiday Spirit Award for their “Buddy the Elf” display at this year’s Battle of the Badges.

Dec. 21-23

The Full Monty at Renton Civic Theatre: This PG-13 production by Terrence McNally and David Yazbek and directed by Samuel Pettit, follows a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo who decide to put on a male strip show after spying on their wives at a “Girls’ Night Out. For full calendar schedule and ticket purchase, visit rentoncivictheatre.org.

Jan. 1

Polar Bear Plunge at Gene Coulon Park Swim Beach: Start 2024 off the right way with an invigorating dip in the icy waters of Lake Washington! The plunge begins at 10 a.m. and honorary polar bears are encouraged to bring towels and dry clothes. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North in Renton.

Jan. 3

Free Museum Day at the Renton History Museum: Enjoy the wonders of the past with free admission to the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free museum days are every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month.

Jan. 9

The Renton American Legion Fred Hancock Post 19: This organization meets the second Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at 7 p.m. at the Post Hall (3224 NE 12th St.) in the Renton Highlands under the water tower. All veterans are welcome. Most vets are eligible for membership. America’s premier patriotic veterans’ organization and the prime driver of the original G. I. Bill, the Legion focuses on service to veterans, has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for the community, children and youth. Come join area vets.

Jan. 11

The Renton Reporter & Umpqua Bank presents Fem Allies In Business (F.A.B.) at Umpqua Bank: A professional women’s networking group, this event is held every second Thursday of the month and is a free event that includes light breakfast, tea and coffee, time for mingling and two guest speakers. Space is limited so register at eventbrite.com. The event is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at 333 Southwest 7th Street in Renton.

Jan. 20

Free Museum Day at the Renton History Museum: Enjoy the wonders of the past with free admission to the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free museum days are every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month.

Saturdays, Dec. 23 to Jan. 27

Renton Parkrun at Cedar River Trail: This weekly 5K community event takes place every Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Cedar River Trail trailhead by the I-405 overpass. This free event does require registration but is meant to be a fun event where walkers, joggers, runners, volunteers and spectators can come together. For more information, visit parkruns.us/renton/ and the exact coordinates of the event are 47.4802N, -122.199W.

Have a Renton-related event coming up? Email bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com to submit a public event to be included in our weekly events calendar.