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BUILDING COMMUNITY TOGETHER |
Welcome to one of the most inviting, vibrant, scenic, involved and “event-full” neighborhoods in the region, named one of the 2010 Best Places to Live by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine.
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.
Our community also has vibrant volunteers dedicated to sponsoring Events throughout the year, and informing and enriching our community by publishing Richmond Beach Community Newspaper and our Email 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.
Our community also has vibrant volunteers dedicated to sponsoring Events throughout the year, and informing and enriching our community by publishing Richmond Beach Community Newspaper and our Email Newsletter. Our newspaper has won "1st Place Winner, Printed Format Newsletter, Not-for-Profit Organization" awarded by NUSA.
Upcoming Events:
Get Groovy at the 19th Annual Turkey Day Disco Dash!
On Thanksgiving morning, the Richmond Beach community is turning back the clock for the Turkey Day Disco Dash—a far-out fun run and walk where bell bottoms, tie-dye, and platform shoes are totally the vibe! This year’s theme invites participants to boogie through Richmond Beach in their best 70’s gear while supporting a great cause: the Hopelink Food Drive.
The Richmond Beach Community Association and Outside Up Fitness are teaming up once again to host this righteous event. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the funky fun—whether you’re running, walking, or strutting your stuff down 20th Avenue NW. Non-perishable food donations will be collected at the start and finish lines to help local families enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving meal. The first 100 food donations will receive a 2025 collectible Turkey Trot button!
Public Notice – Temporary Road Closure
On Thanksgiving morning, there will be a fun run/walk through Richmond Beach. The start and finish will be at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. The run will begin at 9:00 a.m., following a 8:45 a.m. group warm-up and photo session in the mid-lot. The course for runners is 3.4 miles and for walkers 1.6 miles, heading north on 20th Avenue NW and winding through the neighborhoods west of 20th.
To keep everyone safe, 20th Avenue NW will be closed from Saltwater Park to NW 201st Street during the start of the event (approximately 9:00–9:15 a.m.). This may cause a short disruption to traffic patterns. Volunteers and flaggers will be stationed along the course to guide participants and maintain flow. Please be cautious of runners and walkers on the road, and thank you for your patience!
Calling All Cool Cats – We Need Volunteers!
Want to lend a hand? Volunteers are needed to serve as flaggers and route marshals at key turns along the Disco Dash route. It’s a fun way to stay involved, cheer on participants, and keep the good vibes rolling. If you’d like to volunteer, email [email protected].
So grab your bell bottoms, dust off that disco playlist, and join us 8:45 a.m. for pictures and warm-up Thanksgiving morning for a funky, family-friendly 5K that celebrates fitness, community, and gratitude. For more details, visit www.RichmondBeachWA.org — it’s gonna be outta sight!
Get Groovy at the 19th Annual Turkey Day Disco Dash!
On Thanksgiving morning, the Richmond Beach community is turning back the clock for the Turkey Day Disco Dash—a far-out fun run and walk where bell bottoms, tie-dye, and platform shoes are totally the vibe! This year’s theme invites participants to boogie through Richmond Beach in their best 70’s gear while supporting a great cause: the Hopelink Food Drive.
The Richmond Beach Community Association and Outside Up Fitness are teaming up once again to host this righteous event. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the funky fun—whether you’re running, walking, or strutting your stuff down 20th Avenue NW. Non-perishable food donations will be collected at the start and finish lines to help local families enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving meal. The first 100 food donations will receive a 2025 collectible Turkey Trot button!
Public Notice – Temporary Road Closure
On Thanksgiving morning, there will be a fun run/walk through Richmond Beach. The start and finish will be at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. The run will begin at 9:00 a.m., following a 8:45 a.m. group warm-up and photo session in the mid-lot. The course for runners is 3.4 miles and for walkers 1.6 miles, heading north on 20th Avenue NW and winding through the neighborhoods west of 20th.
To keep everyone safe, 20th Avenue NW will be closed from Saltwater Park to NW 201st Street during the start of the event (approximately 9:00–9:15 a.m.). This may cause a short disruption to traffic patterns. Volunteers and flaggers will be stationed along the course to guide participants and maintain flow. Please be cautious of runners and walkers on the road, and thank you for your patience!
Calling All Cool Cats – We Need Volunteers!
Want to lend a hand? Volunteers are needed to serve as flaggers and route marshals at key turns along the Disco Dash route. It’s a fun way to stay involved, cheer on participants, and keep the good vibes rolling. If you’d like to volunteer, email [email protected].
So grab your bell bottoms, dust off that disco playlist, and join us 8:45 a.m. for pictures and warm-up Thanksgiving morning for a funky, family-friendly 5K that celebrates fitness, community, and gratitude. For more details, visit www.RichmondBeachWA.org — it’s gonna be outta sight!
Recent Events...
Annual Halloween Carnival: October 18th
Don't be scared! Neighbors came together on October 18th for the annual RBCA Halloween Carnival at Syre Elementary!
Attendees were able to celebrate the Halloween spirit with fun games like Duck Pond, Tip the Troll, Fat Cat, Fishing Booth, Musical Cakes, and inflatables. Thank you to all our volunteers who helped make this year's event a huge success - from participating at a game table to helping with set up & clean up. We appreciate everyone giving their time to create memorable events like this for our community!
Richmond Beach Oktoberfest: September 27th
Prost, Richmond Beach! Neighbors joined for an afternoon of music, food, and festive fun at our annual Oktoberfest.
From 1 to 5 PM at Vault 177 and Spin Alley, enjoyed live tunes, hearty bites, and local brews in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere. Kids also dove into activities while adults raised a stein and savored seasonal favorites.
Beach Blanket Bingo: August 24th
Family Bingo games filled the Park with blankets, music and laughter as we spent a summer Sunday afternoon together from 4-6pm. Bring your snacks, umbrellas, and blankets, and join the fun. Our Syre Girl Scouts sold desserts and cold drinks. Music and fun!
Play consisted of 10 rounds of bingo, although multiple prizes are often awarded during the same game. For $1 a player could purchase a book of 10 games, and daubers were available for $2 more.
PRIZES GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY
RYAN CARLSON OF AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE
AND LUKE BROWN OF WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE
Moana 2 Movie Night: July 23rd
FREE FAMILY FUN! SPONSORED BY YOUR RICHMOND BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
We loved the time together on our first-ever Movie Night in the Park on Wednesday, July 23. Over 120 of our neighbors enjoyed the screening of Moana 2 at Richmond Beach Community Park. The movie began at sunset, around 8:45 PM.
BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR TAKING US TO THE MOVIES
KAREN LEITNER OF KELLER WILLIAMS leitner.kw.com
AND JILL LANGER OF WINDERMERE. YOUR HOLISTIC REAL ESTATE ADVOCATE. Jilllangerhomes.com
Don't be scared! Neighbors came together on October 18th for the annual RBCA Halloween Carnival at Syre Elementary!
Attendees were able to celebrate the Halloween spirit with fun games like Duck Pond, Tip the Troll, Fat Cat, Fishing Booth, Musical Cakes, and inflatables. Thank you to all our volunteers who helped make this year's event a huge success - from participating at a game table to helping with set up & clean up. We appreciate everyone giving their time to create memorable events like this for our community!
Richmond Beach Oktoberfest: September 27th
Prost, Richmond Beach! Neighbors joined for an afternoon of music, food, and festive fun at our annual Oktoberfest.
From 1 to 5 PM at Vault 177 and Spin Alley, enjoyed live tunes, hearty bites, and local brews in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere. Kids also dove into activities while adults raised a stein and savored seasonal favorites.
Beach Blanket Bingo: August 24th
Family Bingo games filled the Park with blankets, music and laughter as we spent a summer Sunday afternoon together from 4-6pm. Bring your snacks, umbrellas, and blankets, and join the fun. Our Syre Girl Scouts sold desserts and cold drinks. Music and fun!
Play consisted of 10 rounds of bingo, although multiple prizes are often awarded during the same game. For $1 a player could purchase a book of 10 games, and daubers were available for $2 more.
PRIZES GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY
RYAN CARLSON OF AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE
AND LUKE BROWN OF WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE
Moana 2 Movie Night: July 23rd
FREE FAMILY FUN! SPONSORED BY YOUR RICHMOND BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
We loved the time together on our first-ever Movie Night in the Park on Wednesday, July 23. Over 120 of our neighbors enjoyed the screening of Moana 2 at Richmond Beach Community Park. The movie began at sunset, around 8:45 PM.
BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR TAKING US TO THE MOVIES
KAREN LEITNER OF KELLER WILLIAMS leitner.kw.com
AND JILL LANGER OF WINDERMERE. YOUR HOLISTIC REAL ESTATE ADVOCATE. Jilllangerhomes.com
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Community Garage Sale
Saturday May 17th 9a-4p Our Community Garage Sale was held in driveways across Richmond Beach on Saturday, May 17 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Many treasures were sold to new homes, and many garages had a Spring purge! Thanks to the many folks who participated, and those who were careful on the busy streets. |
RBCA Annual Meeting
Saturday April 1st Forty members of the Richmond Beach Community Association met at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church on the evening of April 1st for our Annual Meeting. This yearly gathering elected Board members and honored volunteers. Unruh Honorees included Joe Montero of the Vault/Spin Alley, the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library, and Jack Malek for their outstanding and continuous involvement and community activism. Doris McConnell and Mitch Grafstein, outgoing Board members were also honored for their service to the community. Three members of the Board of Directors were reelected to a two-year term: Chris Youngs, Zack Holliday, and Lewis Brown. |
Get Involved...
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2025 Annual Calendar
See more details on this website under our "Get Involved" tab and Events list. JANUARY 11 RETREAT: The Board of Directors meet for an annual review and planning day. FEBRUARY The Board of Directors meet every first Tuesday. Contact them at: [email protected] MARCH Keep up with local events and news with our award-winning newspaper, Richmond Beach Community News! www.richmondbeachwa.org/newspaper.html#/ APRIL 1 ANNUAL ASSOCIATION MEETING AND AWARDS CEREMONY: The entire association membership gathers to look ahead, elect half the Directors, and honor our outstanding volunteers. MAY 17 COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE: Members all over the community set out their treasures. Sign up for a place on the map, or join in on that Saturday. JUNE 7 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: Our cornerstone event begins with a parade, and provides games, music performances, food, vendor booths, and of course, strawberry shortcake! JUNE 7 GARDEN TOUR: Join the annual visit to outstanding gardens in our community, get design and plant ideas. You can add your garden to the tour. JULY 23 RICHMOND BEACH MOVIE NIGHT. Meet at the Library Park for a family movie night. AUGUST 24 BEACH BLANKET BINGO: Bring your lunch, dinner and snacks. Spread your blanket in the Library Park and play bingo with your neighbors. Prizes, including a kid gift launcher make it a summer favorite. September 27 SATURDAY 1-5 PM OKTOBERFEST IN RB: Traditional food and treats, great beers, games and activities for the kids, too. See you outdoors at Vault 177/Spin Alley! OCTOBER 8 WEDNESDAY EVENING 6:30 COMMUNITY MEETING: Richmond Beach gathers for informational discussions about SHORELINE SCHOOLS. OCTOBER 18 SATURDAY 2-6 PM HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: Join us at Syre Elementary for a classic afternoon of games, treats, costumes and snacks. A favorite event of our local children. NOVEMBER 27 TURKEY RUN: Join us Thanksgiving morning for a run or walk around Richmond Beach with friends and family. DECEMBER 4 7-9 PM CHRISTMAS SHIP Join us on the beach at Salt water Park for songs and bonfires to meet the Christmas Ship. DECEMBER 6 HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING: Celebrate the season with neighbors as we gather to light up the big tree, and enjoy music, snacks, coffee and cocoa. Santa is coming by, too! |
About the RBCA
Volunteer your skills to the board Richmond Beach Community Association promotes the welfare of the community of Richmond Beach, Washington, and encourages civic betterment among residents. The Association is a local non-profit organization which has been caring for the RB neighborhood for over 110 years! We hold many events throughout the year, and need neighbors who will lead our events and support those who lead by participating in planning, staffing, and caring for our community. As a leader you will volunteer your time and expertise. Our community needs good leaders. How about you? The choice to participate in your community as a Board member, as a volunteer leader for our community, is hugely rewarding. Of course, it is work. The whole family gets involved, and it becomes a main avenue of giving back to the neighborhood. Want to take a step and get involved? |
Advertising Opportunities
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.
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 [email protected].
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.
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 [email protected].
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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.
It shall be the purpose of the Association to promote the welfare of the community of Richmond Beach, Washington, and to encourage civic betterment among residents.
To be more specific, the purposes of the RBCA are to:
To be more specific, the purposes of the RBCA are to:
- Keep residents aware and informed of community issues, while maintaining objectivity and neutrality.
- 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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Link to RichmondBeachTV YouTube Channel
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 2025
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 [email protected]
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