Posts Categorized: Fairwood Featured Business

Fairwood Featured Business – Fire District 40, Station #17

By Rosie Rourke, posted Apr 14, 2016

Happy April everyone! With this post, I am happy to be continuing my “Fairwood Featured Business” series with installment #5.

Previously on this blog, I have featured Plaza Cleaners, Fairwood Thai Cuisine, and Cosmo Nail Parlor and Fairwood Golf & Country Club.

For April, I am proud to be highlighting our very own Fire District 40, Station #17!

Our Neighborhood Fire Station

We are so lucky here in Fairwood for so many reasons – and one BIG one is that the crew at Station #17 is here for us 24 hours a day. Did you know that our contract with District 40 gives us extra personnel on shift here in Fairwood? That’s right – the rest of the City of Renton will typically staff a station with 3 fire fighters on an engine. At Station #17 we have 6 fire fighters on shift – 3 on an engine and 2 on an aid car – all the time.

Community Outreach

Recently, I spoke with station Lieutenant Chuck DeSmith about all of the ways that the Station 17 crew is involved with our community and found out about some exciting new programs. For example, coming up this month:

April 14th – the Station 17 crew is hosting a Firefighter Challenge for 8th graders at Meeker Middle School (this will be a modified fire service obstacle course challenge, created to inspire and educate local kids about fire service career opportunities)

April 26th – the Station 17 crew is hosting “Chief For A Day” for 3rd graders at Carriage Crest Elementary

May 5th – Nelson Middle School 8th graders will participate in the Firefighter Challenge

May 24th – 150 kids at Ridgewood Elementary will participate in an Egg Drop physics experiment from the ladder truck

May 26th – 8th graders at Northwood Middle School will participate in the Firefighter Challenge

In addition, Lieutenant DeSmith shared that his crew also pairs with the Apogee and LA Fitness for community outreach events as well. He wanted me to remind everyone that the public is WELCOME at Station 17. Please come by for a station tour, or free blood pressure/ blood sugar test. The department also hosts free basic CPR. If anyone is interested in CPR, please call 425. 430. 7000.

THANK YOU Station #17!! You make our neighborhood better!

~ Rosie

Fairwood Featured Business: Fairwood Golf & Country Club

By Rosie Rourke, posted Feb 03, 2016

Happy February!

I am excited to continue the “Fairwood Featured Business” series on my blog with installment #4.

I am committed to sharing what I LOVE about the Fairwood area. 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.

For February I am proud to highlight the Fairwood Golf & Country Club.

Family Friendly

The Fairwood Golf course was established in 1967 as part of the Fairwood Greens neighborhood development plan. It is a gorgeous, tree-lined, rolling course that serves as a beautiful centerpiece to our Fairwood neighborhood.

The clubhouse boasts a beautiful dining room, ballroom, lounge, fine dining and more casual pub fare. The food is amazing and the atmosphere can’t be beat.

Beyond the golf, amazing restaurant, 8 lane pool and fitness room, what I personally love about Fairwood G.C.C. is the FAMILY FRIENDLY atmosphere. It is a FUN place to be! …and I don’t even golf!!

Did you know that memberships start as low as $38/month?
Did you know that there are fun family events going on at the club all the time?
Did you know that Fairwood supports a championship swim team, youth golf camps and the Kentridge golf team?
Did you know they offer a comprehensive Wellness program including swimming, fitness room and personal training? (**ask me about BOOT CAMP – I love it!)

Award Winning Golf Course

You definitely do not need to be a golfer to take advantage of this wonderful community resource we have right here in Fairwood. But if you are even a little bit interested in experiencing the course and what club membership has to offer, the staff will happily offer you a free round of golf & lunch with a club ambassador. No heavy sales pitch – just a great day out on the course.

In fact, right now Fairwood G.C.C. is offering a special 2016 GOLF PREVIEW so you can experience membership with no long-term commitment and no dues until MAY.

Health & Wellness

Take it from me, if you have never experienced the Fairwood Golf & Country Club, you simply must. If you already enjoy the Club and its amenities, I know that you understand what a neighborhood jewel we have!

Thank you to General Manager Tom Frets, Wellness Director Melissa Korda and to ALL of the amazing Fairwood staff who help make each club experience special for my family.

~ Rosie

Fairwood Featured Business: Cosmo Nail Parlor

By Rosie Rourke, posted Dec 11, 2015

Happy December!

I am excited to continue the “Fairwood Featured Business” series on my blog with installment #3.

I’m committed to sharing what I LOVE about the Fairwood area. 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 surroundings and to appreciate all that we have here, so close to home.

Last month, I introduced you to Fairwood Thai Cuisine.
In October, I featured Plaza Cleaners and Alterations.

For December and into January I would like to highlight one of my favorite service-oriented businesses: Cosmo Nail Parlor.

This is an especially exciting blog post for me to write because Cosmo is a NEW business in Fairwood, open for just over a year.

The owner, Chan, has worked in the industry since 2006. She decided to open her own business because she felt she could do it differently and hopefully, better. Chan’s vision for Cosmo is to combine a lovely spa ambiance with a professional staff of seven nail artists, superb product knowledge and excellent customer service.

Here’s a picture from Cosmo Nail Parlor’s Facebook page that features gorgeous holiday shellac designs by Yen:

The salon, located at 14300 SE Petrovitsky Road in Renton, is large, sparkling clean and beautiful. The menu of spa nail services is extensive and designed for luxury & relaxation. I personally LOVE the Classic Pedicure & Shellac Manicure.

Special events

Something you may not know: You can book special events at Cosmo! Think graduation, retirement, ladies’ wine night, birthday, bridal/baby showers… talk to Chan about planning a spa gathering.

Ready for a new year spa day?

For the month of January, Chan has graciously offered a 15% discount to any NEW customer just for mentioning my name. Wow! Thank you so much! To book your spa day at Cosmo Nail Parlor, call (425) 777-6619.

Fairwood Featured Business: Fairwood Thai Cuisine

By Rosie Rourke, posted Nov 15, 2015

Hi friends,

I am excited to continue the “Fairwood Featured Business” series on my blog.

Last month, I introduced you to Plaza Cleaners and Alterations.

For November I would like to highlight one of my favorite restaurants: Fairwood Thai Cuisine.

Fairwood Thai Cuisine has been a strong feature in the neighborhood for almost 13 years. Dan, the owner, runs a family-friendly business. His menu has been developed over the years through collaboration and testing, and he consistently receives great reviews.

I personally appreciate Dan because, after meeting him years ago, he has remembered my name and makes a point to welcome my husband and me each time we eat there.

I love Phad Thai. Once when I ordered it, Dan suggested that I try the Kee Mao noodles instead. “If you like Phad Thai, you will LOVE the Kee Mao.” He was right! If you’re a Phad Thai fan like I am, you will love the Kee Mao noodles too!

Dan has graciously offered a free appetizer to anyone who comes in and mentions my name! Yay!

Fairwood Thai Cuisine has a lovely dining room and is open for lunch and dinner every day. They also offer DELIVERY after 4pm every day.

Fairwood Thai Cuisine is in in the Fairwood Shopping Center at Fairwood Shopping Center, 14252 SE 176th St, Renton, WA 98058.

Fairwood Featured Business: Plaza Cleaners and Alterations

By Rosie Rourke, posted Oct 13, 2015

I frequently talk about my favorite neighborhood of Fairwood. I work here; I live here; I raise my kids here… It’s the people, and the neighborhoods, and the schools, and the easy proximity to everything we like to do, right? It’s also the local businesses that we know and love!

I thought I would take the coming year to appreciate OUT LOUD some of my favorite spots – those local businesses that really make a difference for my family. I will be posting a new business here every month, as a way of sharing the love about the places that provide great service and help make Fairwood the best place to live!

First, I would like to present Plaza Cleaners and Alterations.

Mike and I have used them for years because of the way they make us feel each and every time. The owner, Kay, calls us by name whenever she sees us come in! I am so impressed by what I have learned about their business that I want to share a little here:

The owners, Kay and Young Sim, have been in the business in Renton since 1984. They use “green drycleaning” practices, and have a 5-Star EnviroStar Certification (out of a possible 5 stars). Knowing that they run an environmentally conscious business makes such a big difference for me!

I encourage you to check out their website, and check out the BUSINESS! Please give them a try! Tell them that Rosie Rourke sent you and they will take off 10% just for using my name! (I love them!)