The Boys & Girls Club of Lakewood offers after-school programs for elementary school-aged children as well as middle and high schoolers. The Club is located at the Gary and Carol Milgard Family HOPE Center and includes a large playing field, a great deal of playground equipment including slides, swings and jungle gyms, and a large, welcoming facility. It offers programs for all ages in subjects such as character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, sports, fitness and recreation, technology and the arts.
The first thing visitors will see from the parking lot is the modern architecture of a building made possible by grants from the Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation. Inside is a vibrant learning community composed of children from all backgrounds, taught by caring adults who believe that any child can succeed. Continuing grants and the availability of scholarships make the fees affordable for any family.
Located at the north end of Lake Washington Blvd, David E. Brink Park is the ideal beach to sit, relax and take in the view. There's lots of grass for picnics and family outing as well as a walkway to docks and Lake Washington.
This pocket park of just under four acres is a little gem, offering trails and open space. Situated up on the hill, off 74th Avenue Southeast, it is a perfect place for quiet and brisk walks.
The joy of giving is a gift that is truly one that keeps on giving. C.A.S.T. for Kids arranges positive and memorable events for disabled and disadvantaged children in the Renton community. Be sure to visit its wesbite for futher details about the latest events and projects. C.A.S.T. is always appreciative of volunteers and donations.
Vitamin Life is all about wellness of the body. Every product they carry, from their Bert's Bees hand lotion to their EAS protein, is about keeping one's body healthy and free of preservatives or anything else unnatural. Their products include daily nutrition supplements, protein powders, vitamins, energy bars, and beauty products for face, hair, hands and skin. Brands carried include Aubrey, Hemp Organics, Mychelle and SpaBody.
Serving approximately 350 people, and even more with online participants included, Experience Church.TV strives to use audio, video and lighting resources to conveythe message of God to the modern world. The church holds programs such as Life Groups and the video series the God Challenge to help its congregants delve into Christianity and their life decisions. The church also holds conventions on the topics of audio, video and lighting to help other churches produce more contemporary services.
Additional information regarding the church can be obtained by visiting the website at http://www.experiencechurch.tv/ or by sending an email to [email protected]. Services are held on Sundays at 9am and 11am, serving both classic (9am) and contemporary, or Dynamic, (11am) worshippers.
Part pea patch and part park, families enjoy twice the fun at Kirkland's Tot Lot Park & Pea Patch. Half the area is a community pea patch, where families can grow a garden full of their favorite vegetables in a pesticide-free zone. On the other half is a park with playground and swings. Also included is a jungle gym in the shape of a truck to tie both in together with the farming theme. The park is located on 9th Avenue at 1st Street.