Here a duck, there a quack

As of today, all of the Renton rubber ducks, whose locations have been being mysteriously hinted at in the Renton Reporter since the end of June, have come to roost at Liberty Park. Man, my Mom had a great time tracking down every last one of those cleverly outfitted ducks in the hope of being the winner this weekend at Renton River Days.

Since I have been such a dilatory blogger as of late, here is a look back at some of these cute little yellow duckies in their recent environments. Pongi Bonsi at The Landing featured here.

Tricked out by Tor, tattoo artiste of Downtown Renton, this guy was seen at Happy Delusions.

Cute little reporter duckie found at Common Ground Coffee and Cupcakes- he had, by far, the yummiest hang out.

Okay - so this one needs no explanations from me. Dude is hella cute, right?

Got some of your Duck Hunt bingo sheet filled out? Head over to Liberty Park and put your sheet with your name attached in for a drawing. Maybe this is your ducky, I mean, Lucky Day!

Renton River Days - Celebrating 25 Years of Rubber Duckies!

hanging out on third

Dave just chilling and putting his feet up after getting a work out at the Skate Park in Liberty Park. Did you know that Renton's Skate Park is incredibly cool, and though sometimes getting a bad rap, is truly unique hang in the area.

Mary Clymer, owner of Happy Delusions store on South Third, out with her niece, Gabriella.

Brandie, one of every one's favorite baristas, drinking some go go juice and relaxing.

Last Day to go play at Renton River Days

These are some highlights from yesterday's parade down the streets of Renton and just a reminder of some outings to consider today, the last day of the IKEA Renton River Days.

11th Annual Cedar River Quilters Exhibition - Free at the Renton Library - go take a look at both the workmanship on those quilts and of course, check out a book!
10am - 3pm Renton Public Library

Renton Annual Art Show - Noon - 5pm at the Renton Community Center. Free to look, many pieces are available for purchase - just fun to look at our local talent.

Don't forget your Rubber DuckY!! Rubber Ducky Derby at 4:30 pm Houser Street Bridge. Purchase your chance (only $5 ) to win valuable prizes at the Festival information booth in Liberty Park.

Car Show 11am -3pm at Cedar River Park - 8 decades of cars and motorcycles.
Art Market 12pm - 6pm at the Gianini Stadium/Liberty Park
Nibble of Renton 12pm- 6pm Gianini Stadium/Liberty Park
4th Annual Cascade Canoe& Kayak Regatta 8am -1pm at Gene Coulon Park
Renton Historical Museum Open Free Noon - 4pm
Explore the Downtown Rubber Ducky Windows - Ginger's Closet on Wells Ave. won the Grand Prize this year - check them all out!!

www.RentonRiverDays.org

Renton River Fun

Ummmm - BIG Rubber Ducky, who will squish you into submission and make you buy a $5 Rubber Ducky Derby Ticket and have a chance to win a prize - or just have the pleasure of watching thousands of yellow ducks race down the Cedar River at 4:30 pm this Sunday.

This part of Renton River Days, sponsored by McLendon's, is by far my favorite each and every year - The Petting Zoo.This is what fairs of old were all about - farm animals, 4-H like stuff and free entertainment for the kiddies (opps, and a few of us adults as well...)

This would then come in second place right after the Petting Zoo above in the list of "must dos" at the Renton River Days over in the Art Market/Arts and Crafts area. Bang away on any number of hanging items and make a joyful noise. It's a "free for all"

Oh, let go of my Lego! Lego on the grass, Lego on the table - lego, lego everywhere! This booth let's your inner architect roam free and have fun. Hop, skip and jump your way over there today!


Love to draw? Think you have a good sense of fashion? Try the Renton Historical Museum booth where you can decorate a Native American Indian vest to wear home or a lovely flower and shell necklace. Get stylish with your crayons right here.

Oh, this is such a no brainer! Line-up and go!

Renton River Days
Liberty Park/Gianini Stadium
The Art Market
10 am - 8 pm

Kids Play

Fun day just for kids includes free face-painting, inflatables, 40 activity booths with crafts and games, stage entertainment, and the Wenatchee Youth Circus (showtimes at 1:30pm and 6:00pm)

$1 per person

Wednesday, July 22, Kids' Day, 11am-5pm, Liberty Park.

uhmmm, Azaleas

Van Der Akker - Hybrid Azalea. On bloom now in Liberty Park, near the library.

Just another Azalea beauty blooming on a bush near you!

Playful Preschoolers

Renton Community Center Preschoolers had a morning date at the Renton Public Library downtown, after which they made a run for it to the nearby playground. Joyful sight in downtown Renton yesterday.

Renton in the Sun

Things were definitely happenin' at Liberty Park today - the place was hoppin'. Families picnicking, ball games in play, bikes being pedaled. There wasn't a quiet corner to be found. It was as if the lights had been switched on in a room too long abandoned - you could see everywhere clearly. Smiling faces and bared arms and shoulders - all willingly soaking up the sun.

Shade = Frost

And the Rain became Snow

Catch a glimpse of the white stuff while you can - here comes the sun....(but for how long, me wonders)