Monday, June 23, 2008

Renton Real Estate Blog

There's something for everyone in Renton. And here at the Renton Real Estate Blog it is our effort to keep you up to date, informed not only what is happening in Renton Real Estate but also in the community.

To see the latest news and announcements about exciting events and Real Estate opportunities in the City, have a look here

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Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center

The Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center is a hands-on professional theatrical training facility for the students in the Renton School District, dedicated to providing outstanding cultural programming for the Renton community. Our goal is to provide a home for local artists, a touring venue for regional artists, and cultural programming for both the Renton School District and the community. Currently we have lecture series, Monday Night Cabaret, and a Children's Performance Series. In 2005/2006, we hope to present a full season of concerts, dance, and theatre..."

The City of Renton invites you to celebrate Independence Day in Renton. Enjoy free children's activities and face-painting from 12:00 - 8:00pm, stage entertainment from 1:00 - 9:30pm, free shuttle service from 9:00am - midnight, and a professional fireworks display from a barge in Lake Washington at 10:00pm.

Average attendance at Gene Coulon has been 20,000 for Renton's 4th of July event, with many more viewing the beautiful night-time fireworks display from boats, canoes, kayaks, West Hill, Mercer Island, Newcastle, and Renton's Kennydale and Highlands.

Treat yourself to an espresso or italian soda from Jet City Espresso. Additional food will be available at the Beachside Concession Stand, Ivar's and Kidd Valley.

Be sure to visit the Event Information Booth, located just north of Kidd Valley, for summertime community event information and sales of 2008 IKEA Renton River Days products such as adult and youth t-shirts, tank tops, hats and mugs.

Activities & Entertainment Schedule4th of July boy on orbitron

(Entertainment Stage located in the grass amphitheatre on the north side of Kidd Valley and Ivars)

7:00am - Coulon Park Opens
9:00am-Midnight - Free Shuttle to/from Designated Parking
12:00-8:00pm - Free Inflatable Activities for Kids
1:00pm - Renton City Concert Band
2:30pm - Once Upon A Mattress, Teen Musical Vignette
3:15pm - Eric Haines, Juggler
4:30pm - Back Burner, Swingin' Bluegrass
6:00pm - African All Stars, World Music
7:15pm - Official Welcome
8:00pm - The Protektors, Classic Rock 'n Roll
10:00pm - Fireworks off the shores of Coulon Beach Park

The 22+ minute fireworks display, launched from a barge in Lake Washington, will cater to spectators along the shoreline. This spectacular fireworks show is also visible from the hills surrounding Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

Parking is extremely limited at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Additional event parking will be available in Boeing lots located at North 6th Street and Park Avenue North, and North 6th Street and Garden Avenue North. Free Shuttle Service will be provided to the park from these lots from 9:00am to midnight. Shuttle is limited and will run based on traffic flow. Additional parking for a fee will be available at The Bristol Apartments at Southport along Lake Washington, located between Coulon Park and Boeing. Fee parking at The Bristol is $13.00 for cars and $26.00 for boat trailers.

The following hours will be enforced at the Boat Launch: * 8:00pm-11:00pm - No launching of watercraft at the boat launch
* Until 9:45pm - Boat pickup is allowed
* 9:45pm-11:00pm - No pickup of watercraft at the boat launch

Please note: Personal fireworks, alcohol, pets, pop-up canopies, and enclosed tents are prohibited. Only small-size barbeques will be permitted on July 4th.

Personal fireworks are prohibited within the City of Renton, including the park and the Police and Fire Departments will actively enforce the ban. Violators can be fined between $100 and $500.

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Lonnie Snyder
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 206-406-2710
Email: Snyder@KW.com
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Lonnie Snyder is a full time real estate agent
and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing
in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers
in Washington's Kent, Renton, Newcastle and South Bellevue.