RENTON AND KENT, WASHINGTON

Renton’s Fabulous
4th of July
Gene Coulon Memorial
Beach Park
1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N.
Renton, WA
Park Opens: 7:a.m.
Free Inflatables &
Face-Painting for Kids: Noon-8:p.m.
Stage Entertainment: 1:30-9:30 p.m.
Fireworks: 10:p.m.
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Come early and stay late. Celebrate the our National Holiday. There is something here for everyone.

Coulon Family
Concert Series
Gene Coulon Memorial
Beach Park,
1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N.
Renton, WA
July 7 - Renton City Concert Band
July 14 - Boys of Greenwood Glen
July 21 - JC and the Crew
July 28 - Craicmore
Aug 4 - Jon Casey
Aug 11 - Crème Tangerine
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Bring your wife, your significant other, your family and friends, enjoy the music under a summer sky. What could be better?

Fishing Kids

Gene Coulon Memorial
Beach Park,
1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N.
Renton, WA
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Registration Apr 26-May 26
Space is limited
Age: 5 to 14

Round up the kids, load up the car, a fish story is about to be born. Each child will receive a t-shirt and Zebco rod & reel.

Moonlight Movies

Friday nights, July 23-Aug 20
A great line-up of films
while sitting under the stars
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Summer Nights and Movies... Kick back and relax.

July 23 - Renton
Senior Activity Center
211 Burnett Avenue North.
7:p.m. start time
Admission: Free

July 30 - Liberty Park
Houser Way N. &
Bronson Way N.
Canned & non-perishable
Food donations accepted
Admission: Free

August 6-Liberty Park
Houser Way N. &
Bronson Way N.
Admission: Free

August 13 - Liberty Park
Houser Way N. &
Bronson Way N.
Canned & non-perishable
Food donations accepted
Admission: Free

August 20 - Henry Moses
Aquatic Center
1719 SE Maple Valley Hwy
Gates open at 8:p.m.
Admission $5

The Hi-Liners Present
Live Musical Theatre

Carco Theatre
1717 SE Maple Valley Highway
425-430-6706 or 206-617-2152
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Dont't miss these talented kids… that's right, I said Kids. The products of the great Hi-Liners' summer program for kids from 3 to 22. The Main Stage Productions, two major Broadway musicals each year, feature a live orchestra and high-end production values. While the Downstage Center Productions are low tech shows leaning more toward nurturing the young actors while entertaining the audience. Both will impress and warm your heart.

Valley Community Players
Live Theatre
Carco Theatre
1717 SE Maple Valley Highway
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The Valley Community Players have been providing quality entertainment for over 45 seasons. Get away from the TV. Make a night of it. The one you love, will love you for it.

LEND ME A TENOR
(Oct 2-18, 2009)
BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE
(Nov 20- Dec 6, 2009)
THE BUTLER DID IT
(Jan 29-Feb 14, 2010)
HERE LIES JEREMY TROY
(Apr 2-18, 2010)

Renton Civic Theater

507 South Third Street
Renton, WA 98055
425-226-5529
Offical Website
Driving Directions
Map

In the ‘80s, the founders of the Renton Civic Theater leased a boarded up 1920s movie palace, rolled up their sleeves, did some major remodeling and opened for their first live theater productions in 1987. The remodeling and improvements have continued on through the years as have a continuous string of wonderfully performed stage productions - classical musicals, comedies, and dramas that are family-friendly. Check the website for performance times and ticket information.

Renton History Museum
235 Mill Avenue South
Renton, WA 98057-2133
(425) 255-2330
Open Tue-Sun 1pm-4pm
Free tours 11: a.m. on 3rd Saturdays
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The museum has a collection of over 13,000 photographs, over 90,000 objects from Renton’s history; these include early books and newspapers, records from local businesses, ephemera and photos relating to school life, and collections of coal mining and fire-fighting artifacts.

Renton Annual Art Show
Renton Community Center
1715 SE Maple Valley Hwy
Renton, WA 98057-3900
425 254 9934
July 22 - Preview Party ($15/pp) 8:pm
July 23 & July 24 10:am-6:pm
July 25 12:pm-5:pm
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Enjoy live music while strolling through this juried fine art show at the Renton Community Center.

The Art Market
Liberty Park
1101 Bronson Way N
Renton, WA 98057
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A variety of art and hand-crafted items for sale. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or call 425-226-6124
July 23 12:pm-8:pm
July 24 10:am-8:pm
July 25 12:pm-6:pm
Sponsored by Alaska/USA
Federal Credit Union

Puget Sound Region BMW
Club Concours d’Elegance
1715 SE Maple Valley Hwy
Renton, WA
July 25 11:am-3:pm
253 334 9948
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The 30th annual show will feature over 175 BMW cars and motorcycles, spanning eight decades, put on display by local BMW club members at Cedar River Park.

Skate Park Exhibition
2900 Lind Avenue Southwest
Renton, W.A. 98057
425 656 2863
Friday 1:pm-3:pm
July 23
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Skateboard and inline skate pro-riders will "wow" the crowds with gravity-defying stunts and demonstrations. Visit the Skate Barn information table for free give-aways and coupons.

Volleyball Tournament
400 South 2nd Street
Renton, WA 98057-2096
July 23-25
425 344 0408
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Three days of 4 vs 4 volleyball action July 23-25 at Renton High School. Friday evening's premier division will feature the best Seattle area players competing for cash prizes. Recreational adult divisions play Saturday and youth and junior tournaments for ages 12-18 compete Sunday.

Sam Chastain Memorial
Golf Tournament
4050 Maple Valley Hwy
Renton, WA
425 430 6800
July 23
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Annual golf tournament at Maplewood Golf Course on Friday, July 23. Shotgun start at 8:am 4-person scramble. Proceeds benefit the ALS Foundation, Communities In Schools of Renton and the Sam Chastain Memorial Scholarship Fund. Call 425 430 6717.

The Kent Farmers Market
2nd Ave & Smith St.
Historic Downtown Kent, WA
Saturday June 5th-Sept 25th
9:am-2:pm
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There is something special about the taste of locally grown and fresh picked produce. Something special about locally made jams and jellies. And the good feeling you have of supporting your local farmers and merchants. I guess that's why I enjoy “Farmers Markets” so much. Try it if you haven't, you too, will become a fan.

Kent International Festival
Saturday, June 26
10:am-6:pm
2nd and Smith St
Historic Downtown Kent, WA
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The Festival incorporates ethnic dance, musical performances, spectacular native attire, arts and crafts booths and delicious authentic cuisine.

Kent Station
4th Ave N & West James St Kent
Historic Downtown Kent, WA
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Designed to be more than just another shopping center, Kent Station is a contemporary, open air urban village-a place where the community gathers to shop, dine, relax, learn and celebrate.

Date Night In Kent
Kent Station
4th Ave N & West James St Kent
Historic Downtown Kent, WA
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Grab your favorite “Squeeze” and head on down to the Kent Station for a date night. Any night, Monday-Thursday You and your favorite can enjoy a 3 course meal and a movie. Call 253 856 2301 ask for Cynthia, Sommer, or John to make your reservations.

Showare Center

625 West James Street
Kent, WA
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The Kent Valley's and the Seattle area's newest events center. Showare Center is a great venue for a wide array of events including concerts, family shows, professional and exhibition sports, trade shows, community gatherings and best of all… PARKING IS FREE!

The Seattle Majestics

Seattle's Other Pro Football Team
French Field
10200 SE 306th St.
Kent, WA
Tickets available at the event
Official Website
Map

What? You’ve never heard of the Seattle Majestics football team? You don’t know what you’re missing!

The Majestics were undefeated in regular season play two years running. No, that’s not a misprint: 16 & 0.

And get this. The Seattle Majestics are a women’s football team. Most of them never played football in school because it wasn’t allowed. But I am here to tell you, they play football! And I don’t mean “Powder Puff” football; this is “knock-‘em down and drag-‘em out” smash nose football.

They are now playing home games at their new digs, French Field in Kent. So far this season, they are winless but the season isn't over and their fans love them anyway. And I guarantee, if you take time to see them play, you will be a fan, just like me and everybody else that’s gone to a Majestics game.

Expect no big money players; in fact, these women actually buy their own equipment. And no high-salaried coaches, either; the Majestics’ head man last showed ‘em how in the Pop Warner Leagues. But the Majestics have heart, and they play the game because they love it. This is a great way to spend an afternoon, and it’s kid-friendly.

The Kent Predators
Indoor Professional Football
ShoWare Center
625 West James Street
Kent, WA
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Professional Football in March, April, May and June??? No, you heard right. The Kent Predators, the areas newest professional football team plays football from March through June at Showare Center. Wait a minute, Showare Center is an indoor venue. Right again! And the Predators are part of the IFL an Indoor (Professional) Football League.

Seattle Mist
Lingerie Football League
Indoor Pro Footbal
ShoWare Center
625 West James Street
Kent, WA
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Women playing tackle football in shoulder pads and bikinis!!! When did this start!? Well, it starts in August at the Showare Center in Kent. Click Here for game times, players, stats, etc. Oh and the rules to Lingerie Football!I thought this one was for the guys but a lot of gals show up for the games.

Wine, Women, Wow 2010
ShoWare Center
625 West James Street
Kent, WA
Fri, May 7th 6pm-10pm
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Welcome to the fifth annual "Wine, Women, Wow" Don't miss out. Wine tasting, shopping, and girl talk—does it get any better than that?

HYDROPLANE & RACEBOAT MUSEUM
5917 South 196th Street
Kent, WA 98032
206 764 9453
Tue - Thurs: 10am-8pm
Wed - Sat: 10am-4pm
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This is the nation's only public museum dedicated solely to powerboat racing. When you visit here, you will meet the legendary Hydroplane drivers like Bill Muncey, Ron Musson, Mira Slovak, "Wild" Bill Cantrell. Get a close up view of the completely restored Thunderboats like Miss America VIII (1929,31 Harmsworth winner); Slo-mo-shun IV (1950,52, 53 Gold Cup winner); Slo-mo-shun V (1951, 54 Gold Cup winner); Hawaii Kai III (1958 Gold Cup winner); Miss Thriftway (1961, 62 Gold Cup winner); the legendary "Green Dragon" Miss Bardahl and the 1967 Miss Budweiser.

PGP MOTORSPORTS PARK
31001 144th Ave SE
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 639-7223
Mon,Tue,Thur, Sun: 9:am-5:30pm
Wed,Fri,Sat: 9:am to Dusk
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PGP Motorsports Park is a full service racing venue where you can learn to race or watch the races. 12-adult, go carts, motorcycles, sports cars. Check out the schools, the races, rentals available. It's fun, it's safe.