Christmas Cookie Catch-up

I know, I know - you have sooo many Christmas cookies at home that you could choke a small farm animal, so why would you want to look at just one more!? But, I have been remiss in reporting this happy little event that took place just 5 days before the holiday at Liberty Cafe.

A Christmas Cookie Decorating Party that Rachel Myers so lovingly orchestrated on Dec. 20th was a blast and a cookie feast. Rachel made sugar and gingerbread cookies for hours at home, and then brought them all to be decorated and eaten at Liberty Cafe. Free fun for the whole community - now that is what I call the spirit of the season.

Work of cookie art by an avid cookie decorator on the scene. This cookie, after being photographed for posterity, was promptly eaten by it's maestro.

The cookie lady herself! Thanks, Rachel, for a party well done!

Photos with Santa

Santa was poised and picture perfect ready in the Piazza today in Downtown Renton where free photo taking was available for all ages and members of the family. Hear tell even some furry ones made their way to Santa's lap this afternoon between the hours of 1 pm and 4.

Raya had no problem walking up and bending the big guy's ear about what she would like for Christmas. Full of smiles, she was ready for the photo shot.

Tanya became Santa's photo helper this Saturday, decked out in antler ears and layers of warmth to brave the cold. Can you believe this cool weather Renton has been having? There is even the "S" word being thrown around for tonight and tomorrow. Tanya requested mocha's as her guard against the encroaching cold. For all her volunteer efforts, I hope she got a few of them.

Jessica and Noona Rose stood outside while sister Raya had her moment with Santa. Not all kids are as enthralled by the red suit. From what I could see, Noona was having none of that sitting on Santa's lap stuff- regardless of the candy incentive.

Hey, and you still have two more days of visiting Santa's House and having a photo taken with Santa. How does it work? You get a card with a number and go to the indicated site and download your photo.

Friday, December 18 5pm - 7pm
Saturday, December 19 1pm - 4pm

The Piazza
233 Burnett Ave. South
For more information, contact Alecia Rivas at 206-619-1101.

Olde Fashioned Halloween Party Saturday!

Tomorrow is the day when we dress up and scare the neighbors if possible, eat way too much candy and light up the carved pumpkins one last time. My favorite way to enjoy the holiday is partaking in the community fun at the Olde Fashioned Halloween Party that is held downtown just off of Main Street and South Third.

The kids, the costumes, the games and the fun - it is all free, except for the hot dogs that you must really partake in to thoroughly enjoy the outing (you need a layer of real food to buffer all of the candycorn and snicker bars).

Bring the kids or just the kid within - you will not regret it. (Just look at FUN last year was!)

"OLDE" Fashioned Halloween Party
Saturday, October 31st
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Main Street Square in Downtown Renton
(enter on South Main St between 2nd & 3rd across from Uptown Glassworks)
Wear your costume, have fun at the games, have your face painted and your photo taken while snacking on some treats and food
Trick or Treat in Downtown Businesses from 1 to 4pm

Renton prepares with ghouls and gobblins

I want to take you to the scary side of Renton town - to places where people go to see the true spirit of Halloween, and more than just getting a handful of treats, where they go to get a little ... scared.

This is the Schlegel home on Williams, between 3rd and 4th, in North Renton. Every year, their yard looks a little bit more creepy than the year before. Even though the yard is full and the lights are up, Todd Schlegel assures me that there will be more to come before October 31st arrives.

Put this neighborhood on your destination list this upcoming Saturday after next. It will be ghoulish fun and laughter for all ages. Adjoining houses have also gotten the decorating bug. I will show photos of those homes in the next blog or two, so stay tuned.

Many of the special yard decorations are handmade - like this ever so cute guillotine. How very charming.

Creepy children in masks walk the lawn in anticipation of your arrival.

The undead await your presence gleefully.


Here are two inhabitants of the Halloween House - Meera and Mason Schlegel. They love the holidays and hope you come over and have some fun. The house will be "haunted" for Halloween. There might be mischief and mayhem abrew here. Please come by.

The Schlegels, Todd and Christy, when not celebrating the holidays in such great style, run a pet walking and daycare business called "Rain or Shine Pet Care". Hit the link and check them out.

Meet you at the Market!

Thai Eggplant from Westover Farm in Maple Valley
here's a recipe for you

Today is Market Day -
with the Chef Demo at 4;30 pm by the restaurant Blossom and the music at 5:30 by The Hayburners.

Renton Farmers Market
The Piazza/ South Third and Burnett
Today 3pm til 7pm

Free Summer Fun - Movies for the Young (and, okay, young at heart!)

The Regal Cinemas at The Landing are hosting a series of movies that are FREE for the whole family. Trying to figure out a way to keep the younguns' occupied? For the next two Tuesdays and Wednesdays, at 10:00 in the morning, head over to the movie theater and watch a film for free. The weather will be warming up these next couple of days, so you could just go in, relax with a tub of popcorn, and bask in the chill of aircon and beat the heat.

8/18 Tuesday - 8/19 Wednesday, the following TWO films will be playing at 10 am:





Next week, 8/25 Tuesday and 8/26 Wednesday are the following films for free at 10 am:

The Landing Stadium 14 900 N 10th Place Renton ,WA 98055 425-203-9264
08/18/2009-08/19/2009	Everyone's Hero (G)
	Surf's Up (PG)
08/25/2009-08/26/2009	Igor (PG)
	Journey To The Center Of The Earth (PG)
Check for regular Movies and Showtimes