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Press release from the City of Renton:

January 5, 2021

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Our Renton Weekly for Jan. 5, 2021

January Recreation Activities for All Ages

The city's Recreation and Neighborhoods Division once again brings youth, teens, seniors and family recreation options. Programs include “Renton Outdoors” hosted by Coast & Forest guides, “60 for ME” focusing on personal growth, “Vision Board 2021,” virtual yoga, painting classes and more. Register soon to secure your spot! Recreation scholarships are available for those who qualify.

Pop-Up Blood Drives in Renton this Month

The need for blood never stops because blood components are perishable. Platelets have a shelf life of only five days; red cells can only be stored for up to 42 days.

To help meet this critical need, Bloodworks Northwest and Valley Medical Center will host pop-up donor centers in Renton in January. Your one-hour donation supports local hospitals and patients. Pop-Up Donor Centers are following social distancing guidelines.

The first two events, Jan. 5 & 6, at Renton Community Center, have been filled.

There are five more events scheduled. Make an appointment online for either location: Hazen High School, Jan. 20-22, 1101 Hoquiam Ave. NE or Lindbergh High School, Jan. 28-29, 16426 128th Ave. SE.

Age-Friendly Renton Virtual Talks, FREE, Tuesdays, Jan. 12 & 26

Age-Friendly Renton Virtual Talks continue into the new year with a variety of subjects and speakers. January sessions cover self-help and Renton's craft brew and cider scene. Register for Zoom sessions at rentonwa.gov/register using code 9497 (please note this is a new code for 2021.) For help, call 425-430-6633.

Tues, Jan. 12, 2 p.m., Introduction to “60 for ME”: This upcoming program encourages you to spend 60 minutes a day for 30 days on yourself! The course features activities, messages and Zoom meetings to encourage deeper self-connection.

Tues, Jan. 26, 2 p.m., Renton’s Craft Brews & Ciders: Discover Bickersons, Dubtown, Four Generals, Puget Sound Cider, and Brewmaster’s. Presented by Renton Chamber.

Renton in a Box

Treat yourself to an evening of fun and explore the many unique downtown Renton shops and restaurants from the comfort of your own home through Downtown Renton in a Box. The Renton Downtown Partnership has put together specially curated boxes of mystery goods designed for you to enjoy a virtual evening of entertainment. During the evening, you’ll meet (virtually, of course) the makers and retailers who are a part of our downtown Renton business community. There are two themed nights to choose from:

The “Date Night Box” is on Saturday, Feb. 20, and costs $65. Sales will end on Feb. 19.

“A Celebration of Women in Business Box” will be held on Saturday, Mar. 27, and costs $65. Sales will end on March 26.

Eventbrite has detailed information and a link to order tickets.

Nighttime Closures of S. 3rd Street

South 3rd Street between Williams Avenue South and Wells Avenue South will be closed overnight on both Wednesday, Jan. 6, and Thursday, Jan. 7.

The closures will be from:

• 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6 through 5 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 7. DETOUR MAP

• 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7 through 5 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 8. DETOUR MAP

Crews will be connecting a city water main as part of the Williams Avenue South and Wells Avenue South Conversion project.

RapidRide I Line coming to South King County

King County Metro will upgrade the current Route 160 between Renton and Auburn to RapidRide I Line in 2023. Metro is asking for community input for route development, station locations and features, and easier and safer ways to get to the bus.

Visit Metro's open house at rapidrideiline.com until Jan. 25, 2021. For more information, contact rapidride@kingcounty.gov.

COVID Updates

Vaccine questions: Public Health-Seattle & King County has developed a frequently asked questions COVID-19 vaccine page. Answers cover vaccine development and safety, how it works and availability.

As we move into the vaccine phase of COVID-19, we must keep up our guard to prevent spreading the virus. Your actions do make a difference.

• Shrink your social circle and avoid indoor gatherings.
• Reduce close contact with those outside your immediate household. Staying at home is still the safest.
• If you do go out, keep it quick, keep your distance and wear a face covering. Limit the number of people outside your household that you gather with every week.
• If you feel symptoms of COVID-19, get tested.

Eviction moratorium: The state's moratorium on evictions has been extended to March 31, 2021. Details can be found on the governor’s website.

Extension of statewide restrictions: An extension of the "Stay Safe–Stay Healthy" proclamation, along with the statewide restrictions imposed, will now expire on Jan. 11, 2021. No changes were made in the proclamation aside from the expiration date.

$54 million to extend benefits: The state is providing funding for residents who will lose federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits because the federal coronavirus relief package was delayed. This one-time pandemic relief payment will aid 94,555 Washingtonians who have been claiming PUA and will be immediately impacted by the benefits lapse.

City Council Update

• Approved Minutes (from the December 14, 2020 Council Meeting)
• January 4, 2021 - Council Meeting Documents (Approved Committee Reports, Motion Sheets, & Council Committee Meeting Calendar)

This press release was produced by the City of Renton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.