FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2018
City of Renton Contact
Teresa Nishi, Recreation Coordinator, 425-430-6694
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
City of Renton and King County Library System present free Summer Extravaganza
July and August events for ages 1 to 18 featuring arts and crafts, lunch, and entertainment
RENTON, WA - The City of Renton is partnering with King County Library System to present three free Summer Extravaganzas at two parks around the city.
The events are for children under 18 years of age and will feature free arts and crafts, lunch, and entertainment. Pre-registration is not required.
The first extravaganza will be on Monday, July 9 at Liberty Park, 1101 Bronson Way N. The other two will be on Thursday, July 19 and Thursday, August 2 at Heritage Park, 233 Union Avenue NE.
SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA
Monday, July 9
Liberty Park
1101 Bronson Way N
10 a.m.: Drum & Percussion Music Workshop, presented by Johannes Qulitz of Drum Life
11 - 11:15 a.m.: Lunch for ages 18 & under
11 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.: Free arts & crafts, group games
1:15 - 1:30 p.m.: Snack for ages 18 & under
Thursday, July 19
Heritage Park
233 Union Avenue NE
11 a.m. -1 p.m.: Free arts & crafts, group games
11:45 a.m. -12:15 p.m.: Lunch for ages 18 & under
1 p.m.: Recycalypso: Steel Drum Party performed by Ian Dobson
2:15 - 2:45 p.m. Snack for ages 18 & under
Thursday, August 2
Heritage Park
233 Union Avenue NE
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Free arts & crafts, group games
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.: Lunch for ages 18 & under
1 p.m.: Kid-Hop Don’t Stop! By Alex Zerbe the Zaniac
For questions or more information about the Summer Extravaganza, call 425-430-6600 or visit rentonwa.gov/summermeals
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The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 102,700 (2017), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found on our website, or Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor pages.
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