Community Corner
Patch Picks, May 24-28
Here are a few of our picks for the Memorial Day weekend. Let us know the details of any events we may have missed in our comment section below!
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Where/When: , 2828 Sunset Ln NE.. Thursday, May 24 8:30-11 p.m.
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Why Go: Celebrate the second year of SIFF in Renton at this FREE celebration. Winners of the Brotherton Community Champions finalists will be announced. Enjoy food, drinks and dancing.
Cost: FREE
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Where/When: , 3000 NE 4th St., Friday, May 25 at 7:30 a.m. (flag raising in front of the I-Building) and Memorial Day presentation from 1 -1:30p.m in the Blencoe Auditorium (Building C).
Why Go: The RTC community encourages anyone on campus to attend the 7:30 a.m. flag raising in order to pay their respects to those who have died in our nation's service. The ceremony is expected to last about 15 minutes. From 1 to 1:30 p.m. Army Sergeant Shane A. Van Fossen will be hosting a presentation at the Blencoe Auditorium (Building C) about all things related to Memorial Day. All staff and students on campus are encouraged to drop by and hear what he has to say. If there is enough interest, Sergeant Fossen has agreed to repeat his presentation again from 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Where/When: 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd, Newcastle, Friday, May 25
Why Go: Get in your pajamas, grab a blanket, relax in the Golf Club gym for popcorn, a movie and all around good time! You are welcome to bring a blanket, chair, snacks, water or any other comfort items.
Cost: FREE
Where/When: 1717 Maple Valley Hwy, Saturday, May 27 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Why Go: Field & Stream magazine will join Friends of the Cedar River Watershed remove invasive species from the Cedar River near Renton, as part of its Hero for a Day program. Volunteers will work to eliminate invasive plant species from the Cavanaugh Pond area so that local fish and wildlife populations will have access to the food and shelter they need to thrive. All ages and skill levels are welcome and will be accommodated. The first volunteers to arrive will receive a Field & Stream/Toyota gift bag. Volunteers over the age of 18 are also eligible to enter a drawing for a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend the 2012 Heroes of Conservation Award gala. For more information, visit: fieldandstream.com/heroforaday
Cost: FREE
Where/When: In the Parking lot of , 365 Renton Center Way SW, Friday, May 25-Sunday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: All King County and city residents can safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint and other household hazardous waste items when the Wastemobile comes to Renton. For more information about disposal, including acceptable materials and quantity limits, call the Local Hazardous WasteManagement Program's Hazards Line at 206-296-4692, or visit the Wastemobile website at www.hazwastehelp.org.
Cost: FREE
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