Events

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Special events

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

14th Annual Deacons Rummage Bake Sale: 9 a.m. May.15. 9 a.m. May.16. 1st Presbyterian Church 2640 Benson Rd. S., Renton. Something great for everyone! Great deals on: Clothes, Kids Stuff, Books, Games, Sporting Goods, Households, Holiday Decor, Kitchenware, Etc. To much to list!! FREE COFFEE! *Located on the Old Benson Rd.*

Spring 2009 CERT Academy: 8 a.m. May.16. Renton Technical College 3000 NE 4th Street, 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

Be Water Smart: 6 p.m. May.19. Renton Technical College 3000 NE Fourth St. , Renton. Hazards and risks of inland waters, safety precautions and the do’s and don’ts of helping someone involved in a water emergency. 425-235-2352 ext. 5727, jrock@rtc.edu

2nd Annual Seattle Sweetheart Singles Dance: 7 p.m. May.23. The Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn 11820 150th Ave SE, Renton. Come join us for a great evening of fun and dancing! The event will kick off with a waltz variation lesson from 7:30-8:00 followed by open dancing to music by guest DJs “Eddie The Pharaohs”. Swing, Country, Latin, Rock-n-Roll, and more! 425-255-9211, dave@learn2dance4fun.com

Stage

Aunt Dottie’s (early bird) Sing-along Cabaret: 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

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.

Faith

Men’s Bible Study: 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

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

CFC Choir Team: 9 a.m. May.19. Celebration Church 11840 148th Ave SE, 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.19. Celebration Church 11840 148th Ave SE, 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.19. Celebration Church 11840 148th Ave SE, 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

Men’s Bible Study: 8 a.m. May.17. 8 a.m. May.24. Celebration Church 11840 148th Ave SE, Renton. Men’s Bible Study – All ages welcome! A time of fellowship and going deeper into the Word. 425-226-2381, FYIHI@aol.com

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.

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.20. Renton Senior Activity Center 211 Burnett Ave. N. , Renton. Meals on Wheels seeks volunteer drivers to deliver meals in Renton, Wednesday mornings. Meet great people and help homebound seniors to stay in their own homes. Training provided; mileage reimbursable. Senior Services promotes cultural diversity. 206 727-6250, paulay@seniorservices.org

Hop Into Spring Dance: 2 p.m. May.22. Renton Senior Activity Center 211 Burnett Ave N, Renton. Let’s take some bunny hops leap onto the dance floor. Spring is here the flowers are blooming. Join us for dancing with Ray Johnson his 3-piece band. Tickets sold at the door. Appetizers will be served. 425-430-6633

Senior Stage Revue: 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

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

Seattle events

“Goodnight Moon”: April 10-June 14. Play follows Little Bunny’s imagination as he prepares for bedtime. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Cost: $17-$34. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.

“The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears”: April 14-May 9. Presented by Book-It Repertory Theatre. Call for cost. Center House Theatre, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-216-0833 or www.book-it.org.

“Gutenberg! The Musical!”: April 15-May 17. Spoof depicts two aspiring playwrights performing a backers’ audition of their new project: a musical about the inventor of the printing press. Call for cost. ArtsWest Playhouse, 4711 California Ave. S.W., Seattle. 206-938-0339 or www.artswest.org.

Urban Eats: May 3 – 31, Three-course $30 dinners: As its best dining event to date, celebrate great value and warmer days this coming month with dining deals from nearly 50 restaurants in King County. Experience 3-course $30 dinner discoveries eries Sunday-Thursday evenings (excluding Mother’s Day). 9 a.m. May 8, 9 a.m. May 9, 9 a.m. May 10, 9 a.m. May 11, 9 a.m. May 12, 9 a.m. May 13, 9 a.m. May 14, 9 a.m. May 15, 9 a.m. May 16, 9 a.m. May 17. Wilson PR, 1809 Seventh Avenue, #1403, Seattle

Groups

11th District Democrats: 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. The executive board meets on the first Tuesday of the month. Carpenter’s Hall, 231 Burnett Ave. N., Renton. 206-396-1237 or alene@theflutededge.com.

AARP Renton Chapter No. 414: 1 p.m. the third Friday of the month. All are welcome. Cost: Free. Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N. 425-255-9448.

Allied Arts of Renton: 6:30-8 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. Kohlwes Education Center, 300 S.W. Seventh St., Renton.

Benson Hill Communities Progress Group: 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Group promotes good government, education, awareness and communication about quality of life aspects of the Benson Hill Communities. King of Kings Lutheran Church library, 18207 108th Ave. S.E., Renton. info@bensonhill.com.

Cedar River Quilters Guild: 6-9 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. All levels of quilters welcome. Salvation Army, 720 S. Tobin St., Renton. 425-271-3671.