J u n e 2 0 1 9

We are so excited to have the oppor-

tunity to partner with the Seattle

Sounders Rave Foundation with their

Science of Soccer Program. This

program will be offered this fall to

youth attending our after school

programs at the Highlands Neighbor-

hood Center. The Science of Soccer

teaches Science, Technology, Engi-

neering and Math using soccer as the

subject. It includes PE, Math and

Science lessons aligned with the

Washington state K-12 learning

standards. Additionally, Renton will

be partnering with the Sounders on a

3-day summer camp for families with

income limitations.

Thank you Seattle Sounders Rave

Foundation for supporting our

Renton youth and the community!

SEATTLE SOUNDERS

SCIENCE OF SOCCER!

INVESTING IN THOSE WHO INVEST IN US The Renton Senior Activity

Center received King County

Veterans, Seniors and Human

Services Levy grant funds that

support our senior center,

continuing to make it an inclu-

sive and diverse hub in the

community!

With the grant funds we part-

nered with the Mayor’s Inclusion

Task Force and the Renton

Senior Citizen’s Advisory Board

to identify the needs, wants and

barriers faced by seniors in our

city. With this feedback, we are

expanding programming and

services to invest in the senior

population.

Additionally, grant funds were

utilized to install a hearing loop/

induction system to serve the

hearing impaired, and to mod-

ernize the much used and loved

coffee bar, to continue to utilize

the space and support it as a

safe, fun and social place!

FUN, INSPIRING, REWARDING...those are the words that

Tom Puthoff uses to describe his job...but those are also

the words that others use to describe him! Tom has been

making an impact in the lives of kids in our community

since 1993 when he first started as a camp counselor. For

more than 26 years he has watched Renton’s youth

develop into great adults...some of which come to the

Renton Highlands Neighborhood Center with their own

kids. Tom serves as a Recreation Program Coordinator,

and is instrumental in developing staff, leading the

Renton Youth Council and is always a familiar face for

both kids and families at the Renton Highlands Center.

Thank you Tom for all that you do and all those you

inspire!

SHOP & EAT LOCAL

We welcome the Renton Farmer’s

Market back for its 8th Season! Join

us at the Piazza Park every Tuesday

(3-7pm) and check out all the

amazing fresh local food from

farmers and purveyors from around

the area.

Come meet the people behind our

local produce and savor in the

flavors of our region!

“THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD…”

I’ve been paid for 26

years but have never

“worked” a day in my

life!

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COOL OFF AT THE BEACH

Come cool off this summer in one of

our 2 beach parks!

In addition to the well known and

loved Gene Coulon Memorial Beach

Park, wander over to Kennydale

Beach Park and enhoy some time on

land and in the lake! Both beaches

will have lifeguards on duty from 12

-8pm starting June 22—Labor Day.

DID YOU KNOW...

There are 50+ events planned

throughout spring and summer in

our city!

Concerts—Movies—Cruz The Loo—

Renton 4th of July—Farmers Mar-

ket—Teen Night at HMAC—Pooch

Plunge, ETC.

Follow our website or Community

Services Facebook to stay up to date

on all the fun!

FOLLOW US...

Want to stay informed and up to

date on everything happening in

your Parks, Recreation and Natural

Areas? Follow us on the Community

Services Facebook page to see what

is happening in your community,

your neighbors story and learn

about the amazing people behind

the scenes making it all happen.

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YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK...

One of the things that makes our city so great to live in, is our neighborhood parks. This winter and spring, three parks

received all new playground equipment, opening just in time for summer and hours of fun!

Cedar River Trail Park got its ship themed playground equipped with slides, climbing features and even a crow’s nest

lookout.

Tiffany Park’s playground was reopened this winter with all new playground equipment including, swings, slides,

tunnels and more.

Teasdale Park welcomed its new playground this Spring. Sliding, swimming, climbing structures are ready for Renton

kiddos!

GIVE THE GIFT OF PLAY...

Did You Know…

Renton has a recreation scholarship program for under-served youth,

senior citizens and residents participating in our Adaptive Rec pro-

gram. under-served youth, seniors and participants in adaptive rec?

This program is funded entirely by personal and corporate donations,

and can make profound impact in someones life! To learn more or to

name a donation, visit rentonwa.gov/giftofplay.