Upcoming Events in Richmond Beach

Richmond Beach Community Association - Community Events

The Richmond Beach Community Association sponsors a number of community events throughout the year. Many old favorites such as the Halloween Carnival have a rich tradition all their own, but new ones are also added periodically. The Richmond Beach Community Association welcomes ideas for events that you are interested in organizing. Following is the schedule for 2007-2008. For more information about these events or to volunteer, contact Sheri Ashleman at 542-9147.

Halloween Carnival

Saturday October 27, 2007 3:00-7:00 pm

Syre Elementary School

Features carnival games, cake walk, prizes, inflatable attractions, haunted house, food, and more! Children and parents are encouraged to wear costumes.

Turkey Day Fun Run

Thursday November 22, 2007 8:40 am

Meet at the entrance to Saltwater Park. Run, jog, or walk through scenic Richmond Beach on Thanksgiving Day morning. T Shirts available by pre-order; order forms available at Spin Alley.

Ornament Decorating, Tree Lighting, and Community Caroling

Saturday December 1, 2007

Children decorate ornaments at the Fire Safety Center then decorate the community Christmas tree. After the tree lighting, residents go caroling at Richmond Beach Rehab.

Christmas Ship Celebration

Monday December 10, 2007

School choirs begin at 7:30 pm. Ships arrive at 8:20 pm

Celebrate the arrival of the Christmas ship and flotilla at the Saltwater park. Co-sponsored with the City of Shoreline.

Youth Jam

2/23/2008 6:00-10:00 pm

Richmond Beach Congregational Church

Musical showcase and prize competition for Shoreline youth

Admission: $2 per person

Entrants contact Scott Becker at 206-533-9112 Co-sponsored with Fourfold Architecture, PLLC

Park Cleanup

Saturday, March 15 2008, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

This year volunteers will join forces with the City of Shoreline's work party. The University of Washington Restoration Ecology network is working with the City of Shorline to restore a portion of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. Work will include removing Scotch Broom and installing native plants. Training, tools and refreshments will be provided. Meet at the lower parking lot restroom to sign volunteer forms.

Strawberry Festival

5/10/2008 noon to 5:00 pm

Richmond Beach Community Park

Held in conjunction with the Friends of Richmond Beach Library Art Show. Local bands provide entertainment. Local restaurants provide food. Games and activities for kids. Shorewood photography contest. Police and fire department representatives. Co-sponsored by the City of Shoreline.

Community Garage Sale

5/17/2008

RBCA provides publicity; residents post own signs for individual sales in Richmond Beach.

Garden Tour

6/14/2008

Self guided tour of local gardens. Maps available on website two weeks prior to event.

Pizz Mia benefit Lunch

TBA

Pizza Mia provides lunch of soup, salad and a slice of pizza. Donations support Richmond Beach beautification projects.

Night Out Against Crime

8/5/2008

BBQ at Richmond Beach Community Park with representatives from police department, fire department, city council, etc.

Sandcastle Building Contest

8/17/2008

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

Prizes for most elaborate and most creative sand castles.