Pacific Northwest Event Calendar - Updated!

I have updated my Local Events Calendar found online at http://davidjedwards111.topproducerwebsite.com/community-calendar.asp or http://www.davidjedwards.com/community-calendar.asp.
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Local Events Calendar

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Events:

Skyhoundz Competition - Saturday, June 9th
Dogs of all sizes will be flying high at the Alpo Canine Frisbee Championships in Cedar River Park in Renton. Open to all veteran and novice dogs that can catch a flying disc. Competition starts at 9:00 AM. Not necessary to have competed previously. (425) 430-6700 or www.rentonwa.gov.

Father's Day at the Museum of Flight - Sunday, June 17th
Enjoy a full day of exciting family fun from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Build an edible, candy Wible plane for Dad and participate in old-fashioned paper airplane fun. Event is free with Museum admission. Dad's get in free all day with a coupon available at your neighborhood Bartell's beginning in June. 206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org.

Renton Technical College International Fair - Thursday June 21st at 4:30 PM
A celebration of cultural diversity on campus and in the community. This is a free event with food, music performances, exhibits and outdoor cinema hosted by Comcast. A detailed schedule is at www.rtc.edu.
Renton Technical College 3000 NE Fourth St - 425-235-2352 (Admission is Free)

City of Renton's Fabulous Fourth of July Celebration - Wednesday July 4th (12:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
Red, white and blue decorations will adorn Gene Coulon Beach Park and fireworks will reflect off Lake Washington for Renton's 2007 Fourth of July Celebration.
Gene Coulon Beach Park 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard N (Admission is Free)

Fourth of July Fireworks Paddle - Wednesday July 4th (7:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
Get the best seat in the house and enjoy a pleasant evening paddle as well! View the magnificent Renton fireworks display and avoid the parking congestion and traffic. Meet at 7:00 PM and paddle to Gene Coulon Beach Park to watch the fireworks then return at 11:00 PM. No experience necessary. Guides will provide basic instruction and lead the two-mile round trip paddle. Bring your own canoe or kayak for free or paddle in a Cascade boat for $29 plus tax. Ages 8 and older.
Cedar River Boathouse 1060 Nishiwaki Lane Renton 425-430-0111 www.canoe-kayak.com

Return to Renton Cruise-In - Saturday July 7th (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
Cruise back in time and check out classic cars at the 17th Annual Return to Renton Cruise-In Car Show. Show begins at 10:00 AM and awards are presented at 3:00 PM. The day includes afternoon entertainment, vehicle displays, food and a raffle.
Renton Memorial Stadium 405 Logan Ave N. (Admission is Free for Spectators) 206-772-1016

Farmers Markets:

Bellevue - 1717 Bellevue Way NE
Thursdays 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
May 17th - October 11th

Burien - 5th Ave SW
Thursdays 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
May 10th - October 4th

Des Moines - Des Moines Marina
Saturdays - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
June 2nd - October 27th

Federal Way - The Commons Mall
Saturdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
May 12 - October 27th

Kent - 4th & Smith
Saturdays 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
June 2nd - September 29th

Renton - S 3rd Logan & Burnett
Tuesdays 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
June 5th - September 18th

Tukwila - 14300 Tukwila International Blvd
Wednesdays - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
July 11th - August 29th

West Seattle - Alaska Junction
Sundays - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
April 29th - December 30th

Galleries:

Garden:

Ongoing...
Powell Wood Garden
Garden is open during public events and by appointment only.
430 S. Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA
$5 (253-529-1620 or www.powellswood.org)

Bloedel Reserve
The 150 acre estate includes 84 acres of forest, a Japanese garden, waterfall, azaleas and a visitor center.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday with admission by reservation only.
7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island, WA
$6-$10 (206-842-7631 or www.bloedelreserve.org)

Lakewold Gardens
This 10 acre estate offers self guided walking tour of rose, woodland, rhododendron gardens, waterfall, statuary and architecture by Thomas Church.
Garden Store 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday.
12317 Gravelly Lake Drive S.W., Lakewood, WA (Pierce County)
$3-$5 (253-584-4106 or www.lakewold.org)

Chase Garden
This 4.5 acre naturalistic Northwest-style garden showcases native plants, drought-tolerant ground covers and panoramic views of Mount Rainier.
Docent-led tours, 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM by appointment
16015 264th St E., Orting, WA
$5 (206-242-4040 or www.chasegarden.org)

Health, Fitness, Recreational Activities:

Henry Moses Aquatic Center Open for Swimming Season as of June 16th and 17th.
Stay cool this summer! The Henry Moses Aquatic Center is located at 1719 Maple Valley Hwy in Renton. Call 425-430-6780 or visit www.rentonwa.gov for after school and continuing summer schedule.

Kennydale and Coulon Swmimming Beaches Open with Lifegaurds as of June 23rd.
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, located at 1201 Lake Washington Blvd N., and Kennydale Bach Park, located at 3601 Lake Washington Blvd N., are open for the summer swim season. Lifegaurds will be on duty daily from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM. Both beaches will close for the season on Monday September 3rd. 425-430-6700 or www.rentonwa.gov.

Tennis Fest Kick-Off
Thursday June 28th from 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM
For ages 5 and up. Pros will teach some basic fundamentals of tennis and let you play fun drills and hit for prizes. Advice will be offered on appropriate summer tennis programs for both adults and students. Instruction provided by Aces Tennis.
McKnight Middle School 1200 Edmons Ave NE Renton.
Admission is Free. 425-235-9495. www.acestennis.net

Libraries & Museums:

Museum of Flight, Wings of Freedom Bomber Fly-In
Friday June 29th through Wednesday July 4th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Museum visitors will have the unique chance to see the "Wings of Freedom" American heavy bombers that, sixty years ago this summer, helped win WWII. For a nominal fee, visitors can tour the bombers. Thirty-minute flight experiences are also available for a tax-deductible donation. For flight reservations, call 206-764-5720 x 217 or visit www.museumofflight.org.

Father's Day at the Museum of Flight- Sunday, June 17th
Enjoy a full day of exciting family fun from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Build an edible, candy Wible plane for Dad and participate in old-fashioned paper airplane fun. Event is free with Museum admission. Dad's get in free all day with a coupon available at your neighborhood Bartell's beginning in June. 206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org.

Nightlife:

Jubilante
Bands perform at various times Friday and Saturday
305 Burnett Ave. S., Renton WA
425-226-1544 or www.jubilante-restaurant.com

Kidd Valley Coulon Family Concert Series
Join your friends and family Wednesday evenings from June 27 through August 15 for delightful entertainment at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton. Entertainment begins at 7:00 PM. Call 425-430-6700 or visit www.rentonwa.gov for a complete listing of entertainment.

Non Profit Events:

The Salvation Army's Second Annual Need Knows No Season
Wednesday June 27th, 2007 @ 6:00 PM
The Salvation Armiy in Renton welcomes the public to attend its second annual benefit dinner to help raise funds for the new Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank, which was launched just two years ago. The focus for the evening will be on visions of "Possibilities" for shaping new and vital human service programs. The evening will feature keynote speaker peter Horvitz and acknowledge Renton Corps' new captains, Terry Rutendo Masango.
Spirit of Washington Event Center, 233 Burnett Ave South, Renton WA
Admission: $125 Suggested Donation for Non Sponsors - 425-255-5974 Ext 6

Public Meetings:

Performances (Music):

Jubilante
Bands perform at various times Friday and Saturday
305 Burnett Ave. S., Renton WA
425-226-1544 or www.jubilante-restaurant.com

Rainier Chorale
Saturday June 16th at 7:30 PM & Sunday June 17th at 2:00 PM
Rainier Chorale will present its annual Pops concert: "An Emerald City Visit." You'll recognize tunes from the "Wizard of Oz," "The Wiz," and the newest sensation, "Wicked." The Rainier Chorale Band will again be featured.
Carco Theatre 1717 Maple Valley Hwy 206-835-8888 www.rainierchorale.org
Admission: $14 General Admission & $12 Seniors and Students

Coulon Family Concert Series presents: Renton City Concert Band
Wednesday June 27th at 7:00 PM
The first show in the Coulon Family Concert Series season features the Renton City Concert Band, under the direction of Mike Simpson, performing music from the Big Band era to Broadway to classics. Concerts, sponsored by Kidd Valley, are Wednesday evenings from June 27 through August 15th.
Gene Coulon Beach Park 120 Lake Washington Boulevard N. Renton
Admission is Free - 425-430-6700 www.rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=74

Performances (Stage):

"Charlotte's Web" Based on the book b E.B. White.
Heavier Than Air Family Theater, Green River Community Colege
June 16-23
12401 S.E. 320th St Auburn WA
$8 253-833-9111 Ext 2400 or www.heavierthanair.com

"Something's Afoot"
Renton Civic Theatre's Art Deco Theater
Musical comedy combining mystery and romance by James McDonald.
7:30 PM Thursday, 8 PM Friday, 2 PM Sunday June 1-17
507 S Third St., Renton WA
$15-$20 425-226-5529 www.rentoncivictheater.org.

Evergreen City Ballet presents New Northwest Works
Saturday & Sunday, June 9th and 10th
Come to Renton's Carco Theatre and be dazzled by this showcase of fresh faces, ideas, and performances by some of the Northwest's most talented choreographers.
Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 1:30 PM - 425-228-6800 or www.evergreencityballet.org.

Seniors:

Fish Tales on Father's Day
Thursday June 14th at 11:00 AM
Renton Senior Activity Center - 211 Burnette Ave, Renton
Admission $3 (Donation if 60 and Up); $5.75 (Charge if Under 60)

Renton Senior Center Blackjack Tuesdays (First Tuesday of each month)
Blackjack Tuesdays is being introduced as part of the lunch program on the first Tuesday of each month, an hour prior to serving lunch. Upon purchasing lunch tickets, participants receive $50 (play money) to play Blackjack. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners.
Admission: $3 (donation if 60 and up); $5.75 (Charge if under 60).
Renton Senior Center 211 Burnett Ave S Renton - 425-430-6633 - www.rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=40

Renton Senior Center Picnic in June Friday June 15th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Evan and Charlie Brown will provide music for this evening picnic, featuring pasta salad and popsicles. Supper will be served from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Tickets will be available beginning May 21st and must be purchased by June 13th. Admission is $6.00.
Renton Senior Center 211 Burnett Ave S Renton - 425-430-6633

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Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
425-890-8045
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David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Renton and Newcastle Washington.