Sunset Neighborhood Association, Renton WA

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It's time for Sunset Neighborhood Association to shine!

Community Meeting for NE Sunset Blvd. Fence Art
Community members are invited to be part of a public art project on a large fence along NE Sunset Blvd - between Edmonds Ave. NE and Harrington Ave. NE. This fence is in need of upgrades, and the City is working to create a beautiful piece of art that reflects the community to bring new life to the Sunset corridor.

Project artists will be holding two community meetings to share design ideas and get inspiration for the project. Please join us and encourage those you may know to attend at one of two sessions at the Renton Highlands Library: Tuesday, January 15th, 5:30-6:30 PM or Sunday, January 20th, 3:30-4:30 PM.

This will be one of the largest art piece in Renton, and we want to showcase Sunset with your help!

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Hello All. It's a new year in Renton enjoy all that you can. Great Food, Great Activities, Great Fun all year long.

Renton’s Fabulous 4th of July and Fireworks at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

Renton, WA – The City of Renton and event co-sponsor The Landing invite you to experience Independence Day from the shores of Lake Washington at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton.

The celebration will have something for everyone, including free children’s activities and face painting from noon to 8:00 p.m. sponsored by Coal Creek Family YMCA and Walmart; stage entertainment from 1:00 to 9:30 p.m. sponsored by Sanctuary & The Reserve Apartments; and a professional fireworks display from the Ivar’s waterwalk at 10:00 p.m. New this year, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., don’t miss the Volleyball Tournament located at the sand courts in the south beach area.

Ivar’s, Kidd Valley, beachside concessions and espresso vendor “Zone 3 Explorers” will be available all day in the park. Attendees are encouraged to join the city in “greening” Renton’s larger scale events by using the recycling receptacles in the park.

Park rules prohibit the following: pop-up canopies, enclosed tents, table umbrellas, large barbecues, personal fireworks, alcohol, animals, pets, nets, poles, and projectiles (e.g., frisbees, footballs, etc.). Small umbrellas and umbrella chairs will be allowed. Only small barbeques will be permitted. Personal fireworks are banned within the Renton city limits at all times and the ban will be actively enforced.

Event Schedule:
7:00 a.m. – Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park opens
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Volleyball Tournament
Noon to 8:00 p.m. – Free KidZone activities
1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Stage entertainment
10:00 p.m. – Fireworks display from Ivar’s waterwalk

Stage Entertainment:
1:00 p.m. – Renton City Concert Band
2:30 p.m. – Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn – lively and interactive line-dance lesson
3:30 p.m. – Bakra Bata Steel Drum Band
5:00 p.m. – Coal Creek Family YMCA – Fitness is Fun!
6:00 p.m. – Miles from Chicago Blues Band
7:15 p.m. – Official Welcome & National Anthem
8:00 p.m. – Oncore, R&B Dance Hits

The following hours will be enforced on July 4th:
At the finger piers and bulkhead: all boats must be cleared from this area by 7:00 p.m.
At the boat launch, no launching or pick-up of watercraft from 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Attendees should note the following parking and access information:
• Parking is limited at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and is not permitted along Lake Washington Blvd. N.
• Parking is available on Houser Way North, on the top two floors of the parking garage at The Landing and in the parking lot located at N. 8th Street, Park Avenue N. and Garden Avenue N.
• Due to construction, parking is not available at the Bristol Apartments at Southport along Lake Washington, located between Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Boeing.
• There is no event shuttle service.
• Courtesy pick-up and drop-off will be available in the boat launch area; access to the boat launch will not be available between 9:45 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
• Vehicle access to Lake Washington Blvd. will be restricted beginning at 10:00 p.m. to facilitate exit of pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Lake Washington Blvd. N. will re-open at approximately 11:15 p.m. Attendees who are not picked up before 10:00 p.m. will need to wait for pick-up until Lake Washington Blvd. reopens at approximately 11:15 p.m.

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. For additional information about the event call 425-430-6600 or visit rentonwa.gov/4thofJuly.

Renton 4th of July City of Renton web site

Emphasis on Safety as Renton Fireworks Ban Enforced

RENTON, WA—Renton residents are reminded that it is illegal to possess or discharge fireworks of any kind in the city of Renton throughout the year, including on July 4. The ban on fireworks went into effect in 2005, by voter approval, and prohibits the personal discharge of fireworks within the city limits year-round, including on July 4 and New Year's Eve. It is also illegal to sell or possess fireworks within the city limits.

“The fireworks ban is in place to protect citizens and their property, and it is working,” said Mark Peterson, Fire Chief/Emergency Services Administrator. “Since 2005, we have seen a significant reduction in the number of painful injuries and costly property losses related to the use of fireworks.”

Violators are subject to both criminal and civil citations, confiscation of fireworks and possible fines of $100 to $500. Additionally, the sale, possession, or use of explosive devices such as M-80s, M-100s, and homemade or modified fireworks are felony offenses, and violators will face criminal prosecution. To report violators, please call 9-1-1.

To enjoy fireworks safely, the community is encouraged to attend Renton’s public fireworks display on Saturday, July 4, at 10:00 p.m. at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. Festivities and activities begin at 12:00 p.m. so go early and make a day of it with your family.

For more information about the fireworks ban, call the Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department at 425-430-7000. For information on Renton’s Fabulous 4th of July Celebration call 425-430-6600