Nov. 28, 2020
The Recreation and Neighborhoods Division proudly presents these fun events designed for all ages to entertain during the 2020 holiday season.
Recreation Programs for December
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Email Santa Claus
The Recreation and Neighborhoods Division has been working with the North Pole Communications Team to develop a plan for a convenient way to send a letter to Santa.
Santa Claus has agreed to share his Renton email address with up to 300 girls and boys who would like to send him an email! Santa’s email is only available from Monday, Nov. 30, through Thursday, Dec. 10, or until Santa’s inbox reaches the maximum of 300 emails.
Replies from Santa will be mailed via the US Mail no later than the week of Dec. 14. Be sure to review these email writing tips for a successful email to and letter from Santa.
Email writing tip for a successful email to Santa
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Be sure to include your first and last name – it’s very hard to tell anyone’s name from an email address
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Include the mailing address for the location you wish to receive your letter from Santa
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If you don’t want to share your mailing address please note in email that an email response is preferred
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Include a special wish that would be at the top of your list
Additional writing tips for those who may be helping with an email to Santa
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Include age
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School grade
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Favorite activities
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Helpful tasks that are accomplished
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Something special about the individual
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List the favorite gift delivered last year
When Santa’s inbox reaches 300 or after Dec. 10, his email will be automatically be turned off by the North Pole Communications Team.
Elf Academy
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Register for Elf Academy at rentonwa.gov/register.
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Look for the Elf Academy Kit in the mail and begin your good deeds! Your kit will have all the supplies and instructions needed for the academy.
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Send your Elf Academy Resumé back by filling out the Elf Survey by Dec. 17. Santa and his HR Elves will review each Elf’s resumé of completed tasks and crafts that were included in the kit.
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Attend Graduation Upon completion of this program, each Elf will receive a certificate in a special drive-thru Elf Academy graduation experience at the Renton Community Center. Graduation will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19, 9–11 a.m. with special guests to help kick off your call to kindness and fun this holiday season. If you can not attend graduation, your certificate will be mailed to you.
You've Been Jingled
Brought to you by the City of Renton Neighborhood Program and Renton Chamber of Commerce
A little elf has come to town, leaving special treats which you have found! You've Been Jingled!
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Enjoy your treats!
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Place your “We’ve Been Jingled” sign on your front door or window.
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Within two days make two copies of each sign along with some holiday treats.
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Secretly deliver the treats to other neighbors that have yet to be “jingled.”
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Share acts of kindness—given or received—on social media with #LetsGoRenton
Holiday Lights
Lit every day from 4 to 8 p.m. at Piazza and Coulon Parks starting Saturday, Nov. 28 (in conjunction with Small Business Saturday) and continuing through New Year’s Day 2021.