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Animals, Domestic & Wild
The Humane Society for
Seattle/King County
13212 SE Eastgate Way - Bellevue, WA 98005 - 425-641-0080
A non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals
and the creation of a more responsible and humane community. "We provide
for and protect abandoned, abused and unwanted animals and promote animal
welfare through programs and services that mutually benefit animals and people."
Regular workshops are offered in the evenings at a cost of $5; a class schedule
is published quarterly.
Cascade Animal Protection Society
PO Box 2085 - Sumner, WA 98390 253-863-8004 (message only)
This is an all-volunteer small animal rescue and placement organization.
PAWS: The Progressive Animal Welfare
Society
PAWS Animal Shelter 15305 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood, WA 98037
425-787-2500
425-787-2500
PAWS is a source of information on both domestic and wild animal welfare. They also operate animal shelters and the Elsie Grismore Wildlife Hospital (HOWL). At their homepage, you can report lost or found animals, adopt a pet, find a list of low-cost spay-neuter clinics, look up the pet friendly apartment guide, subscribe to PAWS News, and find lots of information and links of interest to animal lovers.
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98103
206-684-4892
Visit the animals through the zoo website. You'll find animal fact sheets,
admission information, how to adopt an animal, info on classes, lectures,
and travel programs, and a virtual zoo tour.
The Seattle Aquarium
1483 Alaska Way (Pier 59)
Seattle, WA
206-386-4320
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
5400 N. Pearl St.
Tacoma, WA 98407
253-591-5337
Business Organizations and Information
U.S. Small Business Administration
Seattle District Office
1200 Sixth Ave., Suite 1700
Seattle, WA 98101
206-553-7310 FAX: 206-553-0194
The Seattle SBA office provides a business information center, regular training
classes, small business development centers, and much more. Check out their
website for up-to- date listings of classes and services.
Kent Center/Skillstream
Green River Community College
841 N. Central Ave., Suite 106
Kent, WA 98032
253-856-9595 FAX: 253-850-2761 TDD: 1-800-833-6388
The Kent Center of Green River Community College offers a variety of business
computer classes, fiber optic technical training, and CISCO Academy certification,
as well as 33 different business workshops. Training certificates are offered
in customer service, supervisory skills, workplace effectiveness, and administrative
assistant.
Highline
Community College Business Classes and Counseling Services
S. 240th and Pacific Highway South
Des Moines, WA 98198
206-870-3757
A small business workshop is held on the second Wednesday of each month from
1:00-3:00pm. This workshop covers topics involved in starting your own
business. Computer classes are also offered. Call for further
information.
Renton Technical College
Continuing Education
3000 NE Fourth St.
Renton, WA 98056
425-235-2352
Classes are offered on starting your own business, small business accounting,
becoming a nonprofit/exempt organization, taxes and home-based and other small
businesses, as well as a variety of computer classes.
Area business contacts:
Fairwood Center
Management Office, 425-255-0429
Kent Chamber of Commerce
524 W. Meeker St.,
Suite #1 PO Box 128
Kent, WA 98035-0128
253-854-1770
Renton Chamber of Commerce
300 Rainier Ave. N Renton,
WA 98055
425-226-4560
16720 SE 271st Street, Ste 102
Covington, WA 98042
253-631-6117
Regional business newspapers:
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Daily except Sundays
Journal Building 83 Columbia St.
Seattle, WA 98104
206-622-8272 FAX: 206-622-8416
Puget Sound Business Journal
Weekly, published by Seattle Business Journal (subs. Of American City Business
Journals)
801 Second Ave., Suite 210
Seattle, WA 98104
206-583-0701
Civic & Community Organizations
American Association of University
Women
SE King County Branch
425-255-0827
General meetings are usually held on the second Thursday of the month (and
some Saturday mornings), at the Good Neighbor Center, 305 S. 43rd, Renton.
"AAUW enables members to continue their intellectual growth, to further
the advancement of women, and to discharge their special responsibility to
society." Baccalaureate degree or higher required for membership.
Fairwood Lions:
"The Fairwood Lions Club is a local service club with men and women members
from throughout this community. Affiliated with Lions Clubs International,
our major emphasis is on sight and hearing conservation projects and programs.
We also have chosen to assist in funding various programs for students presented
through the Renton and Kent School Districts. We meet at 6:30 pm, every first
and third Wednesday at the Golden Peacock Restaurant, 14412 SE Petrovitsky
Rd. in the Fairwood area, and visitors are always welcome. For more information,
contact Phil Johnson at 425-228-4239 or Ed Wildeboor at 425-271-8154."
King County South
P.O. Box 66037
Seattle, WA 98166
206-243-7161
Valley Unit (Kent, Renton, Auburn) meets 2nd Saturday day of each month. Please call for specific meeting information.
Consumer Contacts
Better Business Bureau
Serving Western Washington
1000 Station Drive, Suite 222
DuPont, WA 98372
206-431-2222 24 hours FAX: 206-431-2211
3240 Eastlake Avenue E., Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98102
206-568-2850
This site links you to a number of national and state reports of interest to consumers. The group works "for a clean environment, strong consumer protections and democratic reforms."
Washington State Attorney General,
Consumer Protection Division
Pamphlet-length information on landlord-tenant law, motor vehicle lemon law,
pyramid schemes, buying vs. leasing a car, auto repair tips, charities, and
more. Find out how to file a complaint, stop unwanted mail, hire a contractor,
and otherwise keep your pocketbook safe.
Useful information includes shoppers' guides to health and auto insurance, SHIBA and Medicare/managed care comparisons, and tips on landslide insurance.
Cultural Organizations
Renton Civic Theatre
507 S. 3rd St.
Renton, WA 98057
425-226-5529 FAX: 425-226-9431
The building that now holds the 8-year-old Civic Theatre was once a porn theater.
But the current (informal) motto of the refurbished 312-seat theater is "We
present theater you can bring your mother to!" (Check
Seattle citysearch for current production information)
Valley Community Players
Carco Theatre
1717 Maple Valley Hwy.
Renton, WA 98055
Box Office: 425-226-5190 Wed-Fri 2-6 pm; Sat 1-5 pm. The Box Office is located
at: 231 ½ Main Ave. S, Renton, WA. Look for upcoming productions in
the quarterly catalog from the Renton Parks & Recreation Department.
Carco Theatre
1717 Maple Valley Highway,
Renton, WA
425-430-6706
This is the venue for a number of special productions during the year, ranging
from the Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Renton Parks Concert Band
to special concerts and productions made possible by the King County Performance
Network. Watch the quarterly catalog from the Renton Parks & Recreation
Department for program notes, dates, and times.
Kent Arts Commission
253-856-5050 or 1-800-677-ARTS
The Kent Arts Commission operates the City's Gallery in City Hall, where the
shows change monthly. They also cosponsor performing arts presentations at
the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020 SE 256th in Kent, and in Earthworks
Park during the summer. Watch for program listings in the quarterly catalog
from the Kent Parks & Recreation Department.
Employment
Weblinks-Jobs & Careers section includes a variety of national, local, and international employment sites, as well as information on salaries and company directories here. Under "Local" you will find the Washington State Employment Security site as well as Boeing.
Work Source Renton
919 S.W. Grady Way, Suite 125
Renton, WA 98055
206-205-3500
Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
A partnership of public and community based organizations providing a vital
array of tools and services every job seeker and employer needs. The CDC Resource
Library includes an Internet room with 45 Internet-access self-service computers,
a number of phones and faxes, a video center, interview rooms, job search
materials, and a play room for children. Workshops are regularly offered on
career planning and transition, resume writing, job search strategies, searching
the Internet, and more. There is no charge for these services.
Gardening
The Fairwood Garden Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 10 am at the Vantage Glen Community House, 18100 107th Pl. SE (next to Fred Meyer), Renton, WA. Drop-in to "interesting programs with guest speakers, fun field trips (transportation provided), great lunches, and just have a fun social time." For more information call June Kriskovic, 425-226-4065.
Master Gardeners at the Fairwood Library: Master Gardeners are volunteers who are sponsored and trained in plant problem solving by Washington State University Cooperative Extension. Master Gardeners are off for the summer and will return on Saturdays from September 13 to October 25.
In between Saturday visits, you can contact the Master Gardener program at the King County Cooperative Extension office, Mon-Fri 10 am to 4 pm, 206-296-3440.
Everything you want to know about gardening in the Northwest--links to events, botanical societies, organizations, tips and more.
Genealogy & Family History
South King County
Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 3174
Kent, WA 98032
Area contact: Tracy Arnold, 253-351-9820.
"General Meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10 am
to Noon, except July, August, and December, at the First Baptist Church of
Kent, 11420 SE 248th St., Kent, WA. "The SKCGS traveling library is at
each General Meeting. Members can check books out for one month. Our Research
Library is maintained at the Auburn Public Library, 808 9th SE in Auburn.
Books kept at Auburn may be used in the Library only."
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Family History Center 625 M Northeast
Auburn, WA 98002
253-735-2009
Hours: Tues-Fri 9 am-9 pm; Sat 10 am-3 pm.
Tacoma Public Library
Northwest Room & Special Collections
1102 Tacoma Ave. S
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-591-5622
How you can get started on a family history is featured on this library's
page describing their genealogy collection.
Washington GenWeb Project
A volunteer project to provide a single Internet entry point for all counties
in Washington.
On the Web, check out Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet This site is updated regularly and contains over 23,000 links categorized and cross-referenced in 70 categories.
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CPR classes:
Adult CPR Once a month, second Saturday.
Infant/Child CPR Every other month, 3rd Saturday of that
month.
Call for next available class
Fire District 37, East Kent
24611 116th SE Kent, WA 98030
253-856-4300
Adult Heart Saver CPR (AHA certificate)
Quarterly class Fee: $10 (Also regular Infant/Child CPR classes at $15, and
Adult First Aid/CPR classes at $50)
Valley Medical Center
400 S. 43rd
Renton, WA 98055
425-656-INFO, and Press 2 for classes (Other health care classes are also
regularly offered)
Renton Parks & Rec quarterly classes
Renton Community Center
1715 Maple Valley Hwy.
Renton, WA 98055
425-430-6700
Support Groups
Valley Medical Center
425-656-INFO, and Press 2 for support groups
Support groups include Alzheimer's, arthritis, bereavement, breast cancer,
cancer, lung disease, parent-baby, parent-toddler and prostate cancer.
Other health resources:
King County Natural Medicine Clinic
Kent Community Health Center
403 E. Meeker St.
Kent, WA 98031
253-852-2866
Mon. & Tues. 9 am -8 pm; Wed., Thurs., and Fri. 9 am – 5 pm.
"The King County Natural Medicine Clinic is a collaborative effort by
Bastyr University and the Community Health Centers of King County, with funding
through the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health. The purpose of
this clinic is to provide both conventional family practice services and natural
medicine services, with an emphasis on serving immigrant and refugee populations
and people who are low-income or uninsured."
Planetree
Health Library (Highline Community Hospital Health Care Network; Health
Information)
16251 Sylvester Rd. SW
Burien, WA 98166
206-988-5788
Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 11 am-5 pm; Wed. 2-8 pm; Closed Sun., Mon and Fri.
"A community resource center for health and medical information. Planetree
is a national organization dedicated to providing the public with health and
medical information and to improving the quality of hospital care."
Children's Hospital & Regional Medical
Center
4800 Sand Point Way NE
PO Box 5371 CH-14
Seattle, WA 98105
Children's Resource Line 206-987-2500 (Option 1)
Answers for child-raising and child health questions and physician referral
(24 hours) Click on "Child Health & Safety" for further
information.
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Homeowners Associations
Candlewood Ridge-Carriage Wood
PO Box 58397
Renton, WA 98058-1397
President, Joe Pratt (425) 277-1758 (11/2003)
Fairwood Crest
PO Box 58004
Renton, WA 98058-1004
FAX 425-228-4029
President, Gavin Fysh, (425) 902-0840 (11/2003)
Fairwood Greens
PO Box 58053
Renton, WA 98058-1053
President, Ron Billock, (425) 227-3997 (11/2003)
Fairwood West
PO Box 58042
Renton, WA 98058-1042
President, Obie Tate, (425) 277-8755 (11/2003)
Forest Estates
PO Box 59236
Renton, WA 98058-2236
Board of Directors Karen Boucek, (425) 255-8452 Greg Emerson, (425) 277-3102 Sue Welch, (425) 254-7081 (11/2003)
Please refer to the “Fairwood Flyer” for the most current homeowners Association information.
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State Laws &
Regulations
Now available online, as well as tax forms, State Government and Courts information,
and more.
King County Law Library
1N Regional Justice Center
401 Fourth Ave. N
Kent, WA 98032
206-205-2900 FAX: 206-205-2905 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 5 pm.
The collection at the Kent branch of the King County Law Library includes
most state and Federal reported decisions, all Federal laws, and the laws
of the Pacific Northwestern states and California. The collection also includes
a variety of treatise and self-help materials that explain the application
of law and court decisions. CD-ROM resources include: United States Code Service,
Code of Federal Regulations, LegalTrac index to law review articles, Washington
Cases, Laws and Administrative Decisions, the laws and cases of Alaska, Idaho,
Montana and Oregon, Shepard's Citators for federal and bankruptcy cases.
Family Law Facilitators
Regional Justice Center, Room 3D
401 Fourth Ave. N
Kent, WA
206-205-2526 Open for walk-ins Mon-Fri, 9:30-11:30 am, except court holidays
Facilitators can assist pro ses and those who know what legal action they
want to start. They can assist those who are involved in a family law court
action, third-party custody, family law motions, temporary orders, and restraining
orders. Facilitators cannot give legal advice or tell you what action to take.
Legal Clinic: Kent Senior Activity Center
600 E. Smith St.
Kent, WA 98030
Every Wed., 6-9pm For appointment, call 206-340-2593 Mon-Thurs between 9 am
and Noon
Newcomers
Renton Newcomers
New to the Renton area or just interested in meeting new friends? Please
join us for day and evening activities including: luncheons, tours, bridge,
coffee, couples dining out, and other fun activities.
Please call Barb at (253) 852-4218.
Newspapers
Fairwood Flyer
Published monthly, 15th of the month
Editor: Dale Hermann
17141 136th Pl SE
Renton, WA 98058
(425) 226-2572 FAX: (425) 228-4029 flyer@fairwoodcrest.com
Renton Reporter
Published twice a month, providing news coverage for Renton residents and
businesses.
A King County Journal Newspaper
600 Washington Ave. S.
Renton, WA 98032
253-872-6610 FAX: 253-437-6016
Kent Reporter
Published once a month, in conjunction with the Renton Reporter
PO Box 90130
Bellevue, WA 98009
1-888-399-3999 FAX: 425-635-0602
Seattle Times
Daily
1120 John St
Seattle, WA 98109
206-464-2111
Letters to the Editor
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Daily
P.O. Box 19009
Seattle, WA 98111-1909
206-448-8000
Letters to the Editor
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Daily except Sundays
Journal Building
83 Columbia St.
Seattle, WA 98104
206-622-8272 FAX: 206-622-8416
Letters to the Editor
Puget Sound Business Journal
Weekly, published by Seattle Business Journal (subs. Of American City
Business Journals)
720 Third Ave., Suite 800
Seattle, WA 98104
206-583-0701
Letters to the Editor
Outdoor & Recreational Resources
Golf:
Fairwood Golf & Country Club
17070 140th Ave. SE (across from the Fairwood Library)
Renton, WA 98058
425-226-7890 Clubhouse: 425-226-9700 FAX: 425-226-1737 Pool: 425-235-0440
Established in 1968, the Fairwood Golf and Country Club is a private, nonprofit
club, devoted to the social and recreational interests of its members. Clubhouse
facilities include a dining room with adjacent patio, a banquet room, and
lounge. The outdoor, heated swimming pool is open from Memorial Day through
Labor Day. Golf activities, driving range, and pro shop complete the offerings
open to members. Nonmembers may sign up for swimming and golf lessons.
Maplewood Golf Course
(City of Renton)
4050 Maple Valley Hwy.
Renton, WA 98058
425-430-6800 River Rock Grill 425-430-0311
Riverbend Golf Course
2019 W. Meeker
Kent, WA 98032
253-854-3673
Swimming pools:
Renton Pool
16740 128th Ave. SE
Renton, WA
206-296-4335
Kent Pool
25316 101st Ave. SE
Kent, WA
253-854-9287
Tahoma Pool
18230 SE 240th
206-296-4276
Kent, WA
Parks & Recreation Departments:
King County Department of Parks and
Recreation
201 S. Jackson St. Ste 700
Seattle, WA 98104
206-296-8687 TTY 711
Relay Service Sponsors concerts, the King County Fair, parks, programs and
hiking. Watch for their quarterly catalog of
programs in your mail or pick one up at the library.
Kent Parks &
Recreation Department
220 Fourth Ave. S
Kent, WA 98032
253-856-5100
If you do not receive a copy of the quarterly catalog of Parks & Rec programs,
you may pick up a copy at your Kent area libraries. They have programs for
youth, adults and seniors, as well as special populations: cooking, creative
arts, dance, sports, and more.
Renton Parks &
Recreation
1715 Maple Valley Hwy.
Renton, WA 98055
425-235-2560
If you do not receive a copy of the quarterly catalog of Parks & Rec programs,
you may pick up a copy at your Renton area libraries. A variety of programs
for preschool through seniors is offered: arts and crafts, dance, fitness
and wellness, sports activities, and more. Many are offered at the Renton
Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy., or at the Renton Senior Center,
211 Burnett Ave. N.
Trails & nature walks:
King County Parks Parks and Trails Atlas
Access to information about King County parks, trails, recreation programs, events, and activities. The 1997 edition includes an inventory of all 220 King County parks, 200 miles of regional trails and 18 swimming pools. By looking at the inventory, you can find a spot for your next picnic, a place to play tennis, an appropriate trail for a bicycle ride or hike, and more.
King County Parks Interpretive
Programs
Slide presentations, guided nature walks, and other programs are offered in
the southeast King County area. For more information about upcoming programs,
please call 206-296-4171.
Volunteer in the outdoors in the King County Water & Land Resources program.
Rainier Audubon Society
PO Box 778 Auburn, WA 98071 253-939-6411 "Mission: To conserve and restore natural ecosystems and protect birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and biological diversity in South King County and the world we live in." Newsletter published nine times a year. Monthly meetings are held at Kent Regional Library.
South King County Arboretum
23601 SE 248th (224th Ave. SE at SE 248th, adjacent to Lake Wilderness
center)
Maple Valley, WA
40 acres of mosses, lichens, mushrooms, and native plants. There is a self-guided
nature trail. Pick up a brochure at the Lake Wilderness park office.
Political Parties
Democratic Party (Washington
State)
PO Box 4027
Seattle, WA 98104
206-583-0664
King County Democrats
157 Yesler Way Ste 510
Seattle, WA 98104
206-622-9157
Republican Party (Washington State)
16400 Southcenter Pkwy, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98188
206-575-2900
King County Republicans
845 106th Ave NE Ste
110
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-990-0404
P.O. Box 7118
Bellevue, WA 98008
425-641-8247 Natural Law Party Michael Campbell, State Chair
5228 N. Winnifred St
Ruston, WA 98407
253-761-4944
Public Safety
King County Police/Fairwood Storefront
17240 140th Ave SE (behind Safeway)
Renton, WA 98058
Open Mon-Fri, 10 am to 7 pm
Officer Sam Shirley 296-3846
Emergencies 911
Business Office: 10828 SE 176th
Renton, WA 98055
425-255-0931
Emergencies 911
Seniors
Kent Senior Activity Center
600 E. Smith St.
Kent, WA 98031
253-856-5150
The Kent Senior Activity Center is a 21,000 square foot recreational facility
open to men and women, age 55+ living in the Kent area. Individuals can take
part in programs, classes, special interest groups, tours, or take advantage
of a variety of services from haircuts to legal counseling to the Mill Creek
Cafe. Watch for listings of activities in the quarterly catalog from the Kent
Parks & Recreation Department.
Renton Senior Activity
Center
211 Burnett Ave. N
Renton, WA
425-235-2533
The Renton Parks & Recreation Department sponsors a social, health and
recreation program of activities and services at the Center. The drop-in facility
offers the opportunity for fun, friendship, health and legal services, and
special events and trips. For a complete listing of meal menus and activities,
stop by or call the Center. And watch for their listing in the quarterly catalog
from the Renton Parks & Recreation Department, in your mailbox or at the
library.
American Association of Retired Persons
-Washington
Regional Office West Region
9750 Third Ave. NE, Suite 450
Seattle, WA 98115
1-866-227-7457
Washington state calendar
Social Security Administration
1019 James St
Kent, WA 98032
1-800-772-1213 TTY 1-800-325-0778
Office Hours: 9 am-4 pm
Social Services
Good Neighbor Center
305 S. 43rd (across from Valley Medical)
Renton, WA 98055
206 461-5055
Houses United Way of King County's south King County offices. Provides volunteer
referrals and offers limited office space to a variety of social service agencies,
as well as meeting rooms.
Community Resources Online
A service of Crisis Clinic, CRO connects you with up-to-date details
on thousands of services in Seattle and King County. Search the database to
find the people and programs that can help you. Whether you're looking for
counseling, a food bank, volunteer opportunities, or any community service,
you can find it here.
Travel and Tourism
AA Washington
3900 East Valley Rd., Suite 105
Renton, WA 98055
425-251-6040
Washington Travel weblinks Includes links for events, outdoor recreation and general travel information.
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Last Updated: July 2, 2008