Welcome to Richmond Beach in Shoreline, Washington
Upcoming Events:
Community Garage Sale Saturday May 4th 9a-4p Useful links to find the sales: - Google map with all the location pins - PDF map + addresses Garden Tour June 1st around Richmond Beach Gearing up for time in your garden? Willing to share the outcome of your work with others? We’d love to showcase your space in our Garden Tour on June 1!! Ready to sign up, or just learn more? Contact Kris Fordice(klfordice@gmail.com) |
About Us:
Welcome to one of the most inviting, vibrant, scenic, involved and “event-full” neighborhoods in the region. Located in the northwest corner of King County and the City of Shoreline, Richmond Beach was noted for these qualities when it was named one of the 2010 Best Places to Live by Seattle Metropolitan magazine. Our community also has vibrant volunteers dedicated to sponsoring events throughout the year (see below) , and informing and enriching our community by publishing The Richmond Beach Community News and our email Newsletter. Subscribe through this link: Newspaper and Newsletter. Our newspaper has won "1st Place Winner, Printed Format Newsletter, Not-for-Profit Organization" awarded by NUSA. Richmond Beach Community Association (RBCA) is a Century Corporation having been incorporated for over 100 years. The Association remains a vital force in maintaining the neighborhood’s quality of life by bringing neighbors together at events, keeping them informed, and facilitating neighborhood enhancements. PLEASE JOIN YOUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AS WE MAKE THESE EVENTS HAPPEN. |
Recent Event:
RBCA Community Meeting Wednesday March 27th 6:30p Richmond Beach Congregational Church The Association gathered on a rainy evening for a lively meeting. The RBCA board members and community members learned about summer events and activities from Linda Fisk, from the City of Shoreline’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department (SPARC), heard the updates about our upcoming events, including opportunities to volunteer in our Strawberry Festival (coming up on June 8th...) and Garden Tour (June 1). We had a community conversation about Point Wells, traffic issues and the progress of the Association. We voted to approve our revised Bylaws. |
Advertising Opportunity:
Own a Local Business and Want to Reach Your Community?
Advertise with the Richmond Beach Community Newspaper and reach 2700+ Households
Have you considered advertising in the Richmond Beach Community Newspaper? Now is your chance! The paper goes to 2700+ households in Richmond Beach, free of charge, 10 months a year - check out some past issues here.
It's a great way to demonstrate how your business is connected to our neighborhood.
This form allows you to see all the current ad size/color options available - please take a moment and reserve your space now! All pricing is listed in the form. We have design support available if needed.
Want more information? Have questions? Email admanager@richmondbeachwa.org.
RBCN Advertiser Media Kit and Ad Contract
Own a Local Business and Want to Reach Your Community?
Advertise with the Richmond Beach Community Newspaper and reach 2700+ Households
Have you considered advertising in the Richmond Beach Community Newspaper? Now is your chance! The paper goes to 2700+ households in Richmond Beach, free of charge, 10 months a year - check out some past issues here.
It's a great way to demonstrate how your business is connected to our neighborhood.
This form allows you to see all the current ad size/color options available - please take a moment and reserve your space now! All pricing is listed in the form. We have design support available if needed.
Want more information? Have questions? Email admanager@richmondbeachwa.org.
RBCN Advertiser Media Kit and Ad Contract
Events AND NEWSRBCA realizes and celebrates its motto through a long tradition of our classics... signature events where neighbors meet each other, share common concerns, delight our children, build the community ties that bond us, and make our neighborhood an extraordinary place to live.
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DonateIf you value the vibrant community life here in Richmond Beach, join the Association. Your membership and additional donations are an immediate way to actively participate in your your neighborhood.
Membership in the Richmond Beach Community Association (RBCA) is an investment in your community. |
Volunteer OpportunitiesOur vibrant community life, rich friendships, and spirit of service make our neighborhood truly special.
Volunteering with the RBCA enriches lives and is an ideal way to meet people and have FUN! Whether you have a few hours or many to donate, your time makes a huge difference. |
Featured Project: Richmond Beach Orca Project
For over a century, the Richmond Beach Community Association (RBCA) has been a vital force in maintaining our neighborhood’s quality of life by bringing neighbors together at events, keeping them informed and facilitating neighborhood enhancements.
One of the most recent community enhancements is the debut of the RBCA Beach Orcas art project. You can view all the Beach Orcas in the gallery below and our Beach Orcas page has more information, including where each Beach Orca is appearing this year.
One of the most recent community enhancements is the debut of the RBCA Beach Orcas art project. You can view all the Beach Orcas in the gallery below and our Beach Orcas page has more information, including where each Beach Orca is appearing this year.
The purposes of the RBCA are to:
- Keep residents aware and informed of issues by providing forums that create the opportunity for residents to form and express ideas, opinions, and needs.
- Promote and produce social events and projects that generate a sense of neighborhood and enjoyment among residents.
- Nurture engagement among the Richmond Beach community, the City of Shoreline, and surrounding communities.
The Marge Unruh Community Service Award was created in 1999 to recognize individuals in Richmond Beach who get involved and make this a great place to live.
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Tom Petersen, RBCA Member, shares insights into a main stay of the community, our library, and more fun facts about our neighborhood & events. Check out our YouTube channel to learn more.
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Participate in Events in 2023
We are sponsoring events for the Richmond Beach community through the year again. As we finish this year with our Oktoberfest, Halloween Carnival, and Turkey Trot Community Run, and Holiday events, come out and join the fun. Include yourself and your family as volunteers, and help us make the events the best we have had in years. If you are interested in helping volunteer to run any event or just one manning a booth, please contact the Board at board@richmondbeachwa.org
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