68-year-old Renton Rocker Powers Food Drive & Shows

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Renton’s Community Rockstar: How One Local Musician Turned December Shows Into Real Support for Families in Need 🎸❤️** If you’ve been to a live show in Renton lately, you already know this truth: music isn’t just entertainment here — it’s community infrastructure (with better lighting). This December, my husband — a 68-year-old musician with more energy than my phone battery at 2% — helped lead a month-long community food drive for Renton-area families in need. And he didn’t do it with a single feel-good post and a “thoughts and prayers” emoji. He did it the Renton way: by showing up, doing the work, and bringing people together in packed rooms where generosity was louder than the amps**. **What happened** Over the course of December, we hosted **three live shows** that doubled as donation drives. The venues were full, the community showed up with open hands, and we collected food and essential items to support local families during a season that can be magical… and also painfully expensive. This wasn’t a corporate campaign with a fancy banner. It was neighbors helping neighbors — powered by live music, volunteers, and a whole lot of heart. **Why it matters** Renton is full of people doing quiet, consistent good. The problem is: the “quiet” part sometimes keeps the story from being told. My husband’s community work deserves a spotlight because it reminds us that: * **Service doesn’t require perfection — it requires participation.** * **Local venues can be community hubs**, not just weekend fun. * **Giving gets easier when we do it together.** * And yes, **you can still be a rockstar at 68** — especially when you’re using the stage to lift up your neighbors. ### **Thank you, Renton 🙌** To everyone who donated, volunteered, shared posts, brought items, and showed up: thank you. You proved what I’ve always believed about this city!

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