Posts Categorized: Community Events
Fairwood Greens Recycling Event July 21st!
Fairwood Greens Recycling Event is on July 21st!
Each year my team and I sponsor a recycle celebration coinciding with the Fairwood Greens community garage sale. If it doesn’t sell… bring it to the RECYCLE EVENT on July 21th!
We will have 1 Green Planet for your bigger items…
We will have Confidential Data Shredding for your paper and confidential items.
We will have a HOT DOG cart and BOUNCY HOUSE for the kids!!!!
Own a Piece of Fairwood’s History!!!
Learn more about this amazing home here:Â goo.gl/EnZ8jy
Also… join us for our Open House and FREE BBQ on Saturday June 2nd 12-4PM!Â
Vote Rosie the Best Real Estate Agent in Renton!
We need your help! The Rosie Rourke Team is in the running for Best Real Estate Agent in the Renton Reporter’s Best of Renton Contest!Â
Voting is simple and takes 2 seconds, just go to https://goo.gl/PqQdGY (it will take you right to the voting page for Rosie) and click vote… that’s it!
And you’ll also be entered to win a $100 gift certificate to The Melrose Grill in Renton!
THANK YOU!!!
Turkey Trot 5k – Hosted by The Rosie Rourke Team!
NOTE… this post is from last year, if you are looking for 2018 Turkey Trot information place go here:Â https://rosierourke.com/turkeytrot/
Join the Rosie Rourke Team and your friends on November 18th for the 1st annual Turkey Trot hosted by the #1 real estate team for John L. Scott in South King County/Fairwood! The race starts at 9am and the winner gets a free turkey!
Where does the race start?
Enter the Fairwood Firs Neighbourhood (off of 140th Ave SE/SE 181st Street) and follow the signs to the park, where the race will begin promptly at 9am!
Do I need to RSVP?
Nope! Just show ready to run, walk and have fun! For updates follow our Facebook page!
Featured Fairwood Business – The Wine Alley!
With this post, I am happy to be continuing my “Fairwood Featured Business” series with installment #9.
My ongoing passion is to highlight and celebrate the neighborhood I live in, raise my kids in and work in. I believe that a big part of what enhances our quality of life is when we enjoy our surroundings. So I’m taking an opportunity to focus on our neighborhood specifically and to appreciate all that we have here, so close to home.
Previously on this blog, I have featured Plaza Cleaners, Fairwood Thai Cuisine, and Cosmo Nail Parlor, Fairwood Golf & Country Club, Fire District #40, Station 17, Shakey’s, There Ya Go Espresso and  Salon Tii Gavo!
For December I am excited to be featuring…
The Wine AlleyÂ
With the Holidays in full swing, what better business to feature than the Wine Alley?! A great place to get that special holiday gift or a treat for yourself!
The Wine Alley has been a fixture in the Fairwood community since 2005, but in 2015 the new owners Touŕe and Charisse Sam took over and have fallen in love with Fairwood!
A New Beginning with new Owners!
Touŕe and Charisse are excited to meet their neighbors. Originally from California the Sam’s relocated to Virginia to be closer to family, but soon realized that they desperately missed the West Coast. They decided to pack up and move to the Seattle area after visiting for a friend’s wedding and falling in love with the area (what’s not to love?!) When the long time wine lovers found out a local wine shop was for sale they jumped at the chance. They could not believe they had an opportunity to share their passion for wine with their new community!
Shop Local in Fairwood
October 1st 2015 the Sam’s officially took over the Wine Alley from the previous owners Scott & Alley. They have enjoyed getting to know everyone here in Fairwood and are passionate about shopping local. Did you know they carry local cheeses and chocolate? It is delicious if I do say so! Of course they carry local wines too like the hard to find Cave B and Delille! The Wine Alley also carries many different varieties of craft and hard to find beers.
Tastings & Events
Touŕe and Charisse invite you to be their guest. If you mention Rosie Rourke when you attend one of their tastings they will waive the fee*! Please head in there, say hello, taste some remarkable wine or beer and relax this holiday season.
*not valid on all tastings
Rosie’s Holiday Party & Food Drive!
That’s right, Rosie and the Rosie Rourke Real Estate Team are hosting a Holiday Party & Food Drive at the Fairwood Country Club! This is a free event that is open to everyone in the community! Come by for FREE Santa Photos and help us take donations for the Renton Salvation Army’s Food Bank.
Please RSVP – Click Here!
Fairwood Featured Business – Salon Tii Gavo!!
With this post, I am happy to be continuing my “Fairwood Featured Business” series with installment #8.
My ongoing passion is to highlight and celebrate the neighborhood I live in, raise my kids in and work in. I believe that a big part of what enhances our quality of life is when we enjoy our surroundings. So I’m taking an opportunity to focus on our neighborhood specifically and to appreciate all that we have here, so close to home.
Previously on this blog, I have featured Plaza Cleaners, Fairwood Thai Cuisine, and Cosmo Nail Parlor, Fairwood Golf & Country Club, Fire District #40, Station 17, Shakey’s and There Ya Go Espresso.
For September I am thrilled to be featuring Salon Tii Gavo!
Salon Tii Gavo has been a fixture in the Fairwood community for EVER – in fact 2017 marks their 20th anniversary!
A Gathering Place
Tii Gavo means “A Gathering Place” in the native Havisupi language. Believe me, the spirit of the name rings true the very moment you step into the salon. You are greeted as if you are family when you walk in (but here’s a hint, it’s BETTER than family – there are SPA services!!) Nine stylists are on staff to provide the full range of hair services, manicures, hot stone spa pedicures and more. If nothing else, you must experience the luxury of “the lather lounge”…a 5 minute stress relieving scalp massage while getting your hair washed. It is heaven!
Service Oriented
Owner Jolene Casey showcases her many talents and gifts through her business. Top among them are her dedication to customer service and community outreach. First rate, high-touch customer service is the standard at Salon Tii Gavo. Their reputation in the industry is excellent and customer reviews are outstanding. Jolene takes that commitment a step further, however, by her continuous efforts to give back to her community. Jolene and her team at Salon Tii Gavo are regularly sponsoring raffles, community events and promotions to raise money for worthy charities. Many local and regional organizations have benefited over these 20 years from donations of money, goods and services that the Salon Tii Gavo team has provided! That dedication to service is amazing and rare… I am so happy we have Jolene right here in Fairwood!
Referral Promotion
Jolene shared with me that Salon Tii Gavo is running a referral promotion through the end of October! For current clients, when you refer a new client you will be rewarded from a list of amazing gifts!
The holidays are around the corner as well. If you have never seen the Salon, please do stop in during November and December to shop from a wide variety of gift ideas for your loved ones…or yourself 🙂
Thank You to Jolene Casey and Salon Tii Gavo! It is businesses like yours that make our community so very special!
~ Rosie
Fairwood Is Turning 50!!!
FAIRWOOD IS TURNING 50! Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Everyone please save the date and JOIN US at Petrovitsky Park on Saturday,
August 27th for an amazing celebration of our beloved Fairwood Neighborhood!
King County Parks is hosting a wonderful day crammed full of activities, including a FUN RUN, Crafts for Kids, Dunk Tank, FOOD TRUCK, Concert in the Park, an outdoor MOVIE in the PARK, and so much more!!
I will be personally involved in the event as well! The Rosie Rourke Team is proudly offering FREE popcorn at the movie night! YAY!!!!
All of the details of the day can be found at the King County Parks website. They have done a great job of pulling together local businesses and individuals to highlight our community ~ I am so honored to be able to help celebrate the neighborhood I love.
I can’t wait to see all of you at the party!
~ Rosie
Fairwood Featured Business – THERE YA GO ESPRESSO!
With this post, I am happy to be continuing my “Fairwood Featured Business” series with installment #7
My ongoing passion is to highlight and celebrate the neighborhood I live in, raise my kids in and work in. I believe that a big part of what enhances our quality of life is when we enjoy our surroundings. So I’m taking an opportunity to focus on our neighborhood specifically and to appreciate all that we have here, so close to home.
Previously on this blog, I have featured Plaza Cleaners, Fairwood Thai Cuisine, and Cosmo Nail Parlor, Fairwood Golf & Country Club, Fire District #40, Station 17, and Shakey’s.
For the month of July, I am so happy to feature There Ya Go Espresso!!
This my favorite coffee stop for so many reasons! It’s close, it has a convenient drive thru, and They Know My Name! I love great customer service, and that’s what I get every time at There Ya Go Espresso.
Owners Brian & Shelly Cox bought the Fairwood stand in 2008. Both local kids, (Brian – Kentridge HS, Shelly – Tahoma HS) their commitment to bringing quality independent business to their community is something I truly admire. They own two locations, Fairwood and Maple Valley, and have been working in the coffee industry since 1995,
Caffe’ D’arte Coffee
There Ya Go proudly serves Caffe’ D’arte Coffee, which I learned is one of the oldest roasters in Seattle. They were roasting here when Starbucks and Seattle’s Best were just baby coffee companies! Caffe D’arte also has a roasting plant in Italy, so it’s like having “real Italian roast” right here in Seattle! In addition to coffee, There Ya Go serves a variety of teas, food items, and recently began offering SPARK, by Advocare!
The Fairwood location was just remodeled in 2016, employs 6 Amazing Baristas, and offers specials every weekday! Free Muffin (banana bread) Monday, Two Stamp Tuesday, 4th Shot Free on Wednesday, 50c off Food Thursday, and Free Flavor Friday!!!
Open every day from 5am-5pm, There Ya Go Espresso is one of Fairwood’s Finest!
Thank you Brian and Stacy Cox ~ keep up the good work!
~Rosie