City Of Renton Publishes Weekly Update For September 1

Press release from the City of Renton:

September 1, 2020

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Our Renton Weekly for September 1, 2020

National Food Bank Day

In recognition of National Food Bank Day, the city’s Recreation and Neighborhoods Division, along with the Renton Chamber of Commerce is asking for your help to fill the truck for local food banks.

Drop off nonperishable, unopened food items to the Renton Community Center (1715 Maple Valley Hwy) on Friday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All food will be donated to local food banks who are feeding local families in need.

Vehicles can enter the community center’s main entrance off Maple Valley Highway. City staff and volunteers will wear masks for a contact-free donation drop off. Together, we can make a positive difference in our community!

Ask Renton PD

Do you have any questions you want to ask the Renton Police Department? RPD has started a new video series called “Have a Question? Ask Renton PD.”

Perhaps you have wondered why sometimes there are two or more police cars at a traffic stop? Maybe you would like to know how long it takes someone to become a Renton officer? Each month, one question will be selected to be answered in a video. Responses may include demonstrations and scenarios, giving you an up-close look at police operations. Learn more about Ask Renton PD or email your questions directly to the department.

Farmers Market Update

Join us as we kick off the last month of the 2020 Renton Farmers Market season! This week, shop fresh apricots, blackberries, peaches, melons, beets, cabbage, eggplant, garlic, green beans, flowers, herbs, baked goods, jam and more.

To avoid the line, shop a bit later! While the market is open from 3 to 7 p.m. in downtown Renton, there are little to no lines after 5 p.m. Remember to wear your mask, send one shopper per household if possible and maintain social distancing while inside the market.

Benson Mural Update

If you didn’t get the chance last week to get a first look at the Benson Mural Project, we have another opportunity for you! Tonight, Tuesday, September 1, at 6:30 p.m., check out the mural design and give the artist feedback. We will also be exploring the ways community members can have their artwork incorporated into the mural. This will be our last community meeting for the Benson Mural Project, so don’t miss this chance to join your community in bringing this project to life. Register to receive the meeting information.

King County Elections Hiring Temporary Workers

Open positions include customer service, voter registration, signature verification, ballot collection and more for the November general election! The pay range is $19.99 - $22.57 an hour. Positions vary in duration from two days to one month and all are located at the elections office in Renton. Interested applicants should apply online and are required to take a computer exam. Successful candidates will be invited for a Zoom interview on September 9.

Pandemic EBT Program Application Deadline on September 11

Families can get help buying groceries while schools are closed. Washington state families who qualify for free or reduced lunch can apply for the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program. This program will be available while their K-12 children begin the school year remotely. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 11 at 5 p.m.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

The city has a variety of upcoming volunteer opportunities! In order to maintain social distancing, each session is limited to five volunteers. Face masks are required. If you do not have one, city staff will provide one for you.

Upcoming events include Heritage Park Clean-Up, Storm Drain Marking, Philip Arnold Park Clean-Up and more. To volunteer, create a profile online and register for the event(s) you are interested in. If an event is full, you can add your name to a waitlist. For assistance, please contact Teresa Nishi.

Fall Recycle Event Returns

The city’s Fall Recycle Event returns! On Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Renton Technical College North Parking Lot (NE 6th Place & Monroe Ave. N), all Renton residents can recycle accepted materials at this drive-thru event. Due to COVID-19 impacts, this year's event will look a bit different. This will be a mobile event, with staff retrieving recyclables from the car trunk or truck bed of the customer's vehicle. Face masks are required for all customers, staff and vendors. If you must exit your vehicle, please maintain at least six feet of distance. We have also reduced the type of materials and stations to increase social distancing and safety. Please read through the list of acceptable materials beforehand.

UWKC Hiring Part-Time for HungerCorps

United Way of King County is currently hiring part-time COVID-19 HungerCorps members. As a COVID-19 HungerCorps member, you will serve 18 hours per week at a food bank or nonprofit organization. You will use your skills and experience to support anti-hunger work in King County. You will prepare and serve meals, pack boxes of food, engage with community members and engage in community outreach to get the word out about available resources. Applications are due on September 10, 2020. Members are paid a monthly stipend along with other benefits. Learn more or apply online to become a HungerCorps member.

City Operations Closed for Labor Day

City operations will be closed on Monday, September 7, for the Labor Day holiday. Operations will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

Renton LIVE! Returns

Have you tuned into Renton LIVE? This week, episode 20 will broadcast on Wednesday, September 2, at 6 p.m. Each week features new guests, updates and information on what’s happening in Renton. Tune in on the Renton Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page or YouTube channel.

City Council Update

The city council had a special meeting on Monday, August 31. Council will resume after the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 14.

• Approved Minutes (from the August 10, 2020 Council Meeting)
• August 31, 2020 - (Approved Committee Reports, Motion Sheets, & Council Committee Meeting Calendar)

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