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Renton,WA rumors turned respectable - that is my tag line. I am taking photos of my town, Renton,Wa and writing about the stories that interest me. I want to add a new dimension to reading about our little burg and offer some info on what is going on
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Santa is waiting...
You know you want to - so just go on over and have a free photo shoot with Santa today from 5pm til 7pm and Saturday from 1pm til 4pm. It won't hurt, your Mom will love to see you like that once again and it never hurts to see if you can still ask fo...
Photos with Santa
Santa was poised and picture perfect ready in the Piazza today in Downtown Renton where free photo taking was available for all ages and members of the family. Hear tell even some furry ones made their way to Santa's lap this afternoon between the h...
Free Santa Photos
Have your photo with Santa - today for free, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Piazza, Downtown Renton at South Third Street and Burnett. Just look for Santa's little house - you can't miss it!The PiazzaDowntown RentonSouth Third Street and Burnett...
Renton\'s bright lights and Santa sightings
Tonight Renton's Piazza was aglow with sparkling lights and visited by Christmas royalty - no less than Mr. and Mrs. Claus themselves. The lights will be up throughout the month, so include a trip down South Third street in Downtown Renton on your sc...
Oh the pretty lights
Downtown Renton's Piazza during the holidays last yearPretty Holiday Destinations - Gene Coulon Park hosts the 16th year of the festive Clam Lights. Today, December 4th from 5 - 9pm and there will be lights and a parade of decorated boats with music ...
Renton Fall Harvest Festival
Celebrate the arrival of fall, pumpkins and the season of harvest with a jaunt to the Renton Fall Harvest Festival and Chamber of Commerce Expo tomorrow, Saturday, from 10 am til 4 pm at the Piazza in downtown Renton.What I love to report is that the...
Let me take you to the Market, this one last time
Last call for friends of the Renton Farmers Market - today finished a stellar season for the vendors and visitors with sunny blue skies, warm temperature and sweet, sweet treats to be had by all. The Picaroon will be featuring some of this blog's fav...
The Last Call - this is your Farmers Market Day
Today is the last day of quite an incredible market season for Renton. Great weather, record turnout and tasty pickins has been the order of the day for the Farmers Market here in our lovely little burg. The Picaroon will be there, and today, will ta...
Let Me Take You to the Market - with a little Western Flare
Western gear and the Renton Farmers Market are a natural fit - so the theme for the next to the last Farmers Market (that's right, so Cowboy Up and come next week!) was a very fitting choice. The Picaroon has been on a camping vacation these last few...
Let Me Take You to the Market - Week 14
Renton Farmers Market is heralding the Fall - you can see it in the subtle change of the colors of the flowers in the stalls. Gorgeous jewel tones nestle up to the brights of summer and tell of of the imminent change to come.The shirts that bear the ...
Meet you at the Market!
Thai Eggplant from Westover Farm in Maple Valleyhere's a recipe for youToday is Market Day - with the Chef Demo at 4;30 pm by the restaurant Blossom and the music at 5:30 by The Hayburners.Renton Farmers MarketThe Piazza/ South Third and BurnettToday...
Let me take you to the Market - Week 13
Jessie's Berries professed "We've got the Blues!" today at the Renton Farmers Market, and they most certainly did. Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries - luscious berries. Buy a little, buy a lot - every berry your little heart desired.You know me ...
Meet me at the Market
Something new to round out your weekly shopping at the Market today - fresh milk and eggs!"Starting August 25, there will be farm fresh eggs available at the market from the Twisted S Ranch. Bring in your own egg carton and receive 50 cents off your...
Market Day!!
Meet me at the Market Today! From 3:00 to 5:30 pm each Market Day there is a Master Gardner Clinic available for free. If you have any pests or pesky questions concerning your garden or yard, feel free to drop on by and ask an informed individual.Kid...
Let me take you to the Market - Week 11
What a difference a week makes - the Renton Farmers Market was plagued with hot weather last week, and this week, a sprinkling of rain and temperatures in the mid 60's brought people slowly out of their homes, but many came prepared with an umbrella ...
Let Me Take You to the Market - Week 10
A tropical theme so suitable to Renton's recent heatwave - Hawaiian Day at the Market. One small, but personally never overlooked aspect of the Market are the decorations sprinkled about, helping set the tone for the day's activities. Leis were arou...
Cutting edge food at the Farmers Market
Times when you have less money in your pocket but still need to keep the household fed and running, means eating out less and cooking in more. The Renton Farmers Market is the spot you are looking for to provide a moment of entertainment (Chef Demo ...
How to "Beat the Heat" Farmer's Market Style
It started with a cooling thought, earlier this morning. Linda Middlebrooks, Volunteer Manager at the Renton Farmer's Market was on the horn to McLendon's, our favorite local hardware store, to see if they would be interested in letting a pair of "m...
Let Me Take You to the Market - Week 8
An apple a day will chase the blues away - and give you a healthy disposition to boot! Pink Lady Apples - $2/lb - today, at the Market.What better sales advertisement than the vendor eating his own peaches? Acma Orchards from Quincy,Wa. They also sol...
Let me take you to the Sunshine at the Market
This week at the Farmers Market - I had to drop by a wee bit earlier. I had birthday cake to make and bake, chores to be run, plans to be made. So I had to make my market pit stop before a lot of the crowds and vendors began to appear. But the marke...
Let me take you to the Market - week 6
Squash Blossoms. Sauteed in butter. Tempura battered then lightly fried. Beauty to behold, a delicious treat.There are many flowers at the market. Some were just grown a little differently than others, like Mia here. She is a special bloom unto herse...
