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Hello All, here's what's happening at the beautiful Renton Highlands Library

Renton Highlands Library January Events
VOICE of the Valley - 2 days ago

Renton Highlands Library

2801 NE 10th Street

Renton, WA 98056

425.277.1831

January 2019 Events

Children & Families

Spanish Story Times

Friday, January 11, 18 and 25, 11am

Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Stories, songs and fun!

The Big Play Date

Monday, January 14, 10am-12pm

For families with children newborn to age 6, but all ages welcome with adult.

Drop in for interactive, play-centered activities. Enjoy meeting other families and learn how play encourages language skills, social and emotional development.

Family Story Times

Tuesdays, 10am and 11:30am

Wednesdays, 7pm

No Story Time on January 1.

Ages 2 to 8 with adult.

Stories, songs and fun!

Teens

Board Game Afternoon

Friday, January 11, 18 and 25, 4-6pm

All ages and skill levels welcome.

Learn to play chess or explore other board games at the library with your family and friends.

Free Practice SAT Test

Saturday, January 19, 12pm

Presented by C2 Education.

Grades 8-12.

Take advantage of this free, proctored practice SAT test to improve your score and prepare for the actual test. Be advised that the practice test will take four-hours, so plan ahead.

Study Zone

Call the library or go online for current schedule.

Grades K-12.

Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Adults

One-on-One Computer Help

Wednesday, January 2, 16 and 30, 6pm

Sunday, January 13 and 27, 2pm

Have computer or software questions? TechTutor volunteers are here for you to help with computer basics, Microsoft Office, Internet, email and computer learning resources.

You may bring your own laptop, but TechTutors cannot provide hands-on or hardware assistance.

No appointment necessary, assistance provided on a drop-in basis.

Social Services Connections – Healthcare and More

Monday, January 7, 14 and 28, 10am

Learn more about no/low cost medical care, food banks and health insurance resources on the Eastside and near Renton. Join a representative of the International Community Health Services to learn about resources nearby for you and your family.

Free, no appointment necessary.

Career & Tuition Help

Friday, January 18, 10:30am

Renton Technical College will be available to answer questions about a variety of programs that offer free tuition for a new career.

Citizenship Classes

Mondays, 7pm

No class on January 21.

Learn how to become a US Citizen.

Talk Time Classes

Saturdays, 10-11:30am

Practice speaking English with other English language learners

Remember all, the marvelous Renton Farmer's Market has started. Wonderful food, fresh and healthy, beautiful flowers straight from the garden. Additional vendors that make you smile and the best food demonstrations that use food you can pick up there. Let's not forget about the entertainment and the magnificent volunteers, it's not something you want to miss. Hope to see you there!

Increase in Suspicious Fire Activity
Arson Fires in Downtown Renton

RENTON: There has been a recent rash of suspicious fire activity occurring in the downtown core area of Renton. After a total of five fires in the last three weeks, Renton Fire & Emergency Services officials believe an arsonist may be active in this area.
The fires occurred:
• April 25, 00:08 hours, in the 100 block of S 3rd St.
• May 2, 00:46 hours, in the 300 block of Rainier Ave S
• May 11, 00:51 hours, in the 400 block of SW 2nd
• May 12, 00:09 hours, on SW 7th St
• May 12, 03:22 hours, in the 200 block of S 4th PL
"We are seeing an active arson problem in the downtown core area of Renton. We have investigated these fires and determined that they are being intentionally set, and are approaching this situation very seriously. The dangers of these fires are the possibility of someone getting hurt, killed, or losing their business," said Fire Chief Mark Peterson.
The fire department is advising residents and business owners to take extra precautions aimed at reducing the likelihood of a fire being set near their home or business. Tips include:
• Do not store garbage, discarded materials or other combustibles near any structures
• Keep the exterior of your building lit during nighttime hours
• Report any suspicious activities that you see occurring around your building or neighborhood

Renton Fire & Emergency Services and Renton Police are asking for the community's help in finding the suspect or suspects behind these acts of arson. Please contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at 425-430-7000 if you have any information.