Family First Community Center

Spanish Story Time / Hora de cuentos en español
2026-06-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Family First Community Center: Community Meeting Room, 16200 116th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Enjoy stories, music, movement, and rhymes that develop your child’s early literacy skills. A play session will be offered afterward.

Trailblazers Social Justice Focused Program
2026-06-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Family First Community Center: Makerspace 2
The Trailblazers program cultivates youth as they become empowered critical thinkers, driven by a deep sense of purpose. Trailblazers participants emerge as leaders as they explore the program’s four pillars. This program is hosted by Theresa Carter-Vincent and Marissa McDowell in Makerspace 2.

Trailblazers: Social Justice Focused Program
2026-06-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Family First Community Center: Makerspace 2
BRAVE partners with schools, community centers, and community organizations to implement the Trailblazers programming that provides an opportunity to empower and collaborate with 4th and 5th-graders, middle and high school scholars, and their families.
Register at the Family First Community Center or on the Brave Young People’s website. Registration closes on October 3rd.

Ballard FC: Free Weekly Youth Soccer Clinic (Ages 5-9)
2026-06-10 15:45 - 16:45 | Outdoor Fields
Free access to all youth to work on soccer skills every Wednesday! Soccer cleats and shin guards are encouraged if possible! Brought to you by Bridges United Foundation, associated with Ballard FC Foundation
Drop-ins are accepted. 16 participants max, so we encourage pre-registration in advance with the FFCC front desk to ensure your spot is secured! This program occurs on the outdoor field(s) and Cascade Elementary gymnasium when there is inclement weather
Rules & Expectations:

Respect the staff
Respect the building
Respect each other
Athletic footwear during the program
Have a growth mindset to learn
Be ready to have fun
Previous soccer experience not required
Shinguards are encouraged but not required
When experiencing inclement weather, we will move inside when available.
Water breaks are provided during the session but we do not have designated snack breaks.
Each session is designed to create a fun learning environment for young participants to grow their foundational skills in the game of soccer.

Acrylic Painting with Jordan Bye Fine Arts - Young Children
2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Family First Community Center: Makerspace 1
Artists will learn basic art skills, including composition and color theory. Both students with no previous art experience and a previous art interest are welcome! We will be painting a variety of styles, from realism to abstract. Supplies are included in cost and classes will result in a finished painting each week.
This program is for children ages 6-12.
Register and pay online at MyActiveCenter under your FFCC membership account or in-person.

Seated Stretching for Seniors
2026-06-11 09:30 - 10:00 | Family First Community Center: Dance Studio
Join Ricky Thatsanavongsa from Golden Sun Athletic Association LLC in the Dance Studio for Seated Stretching for Seniors!
Drop-ins are accepted!

Soft Style Kung Fu for Seniors
2026-06-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Family First Community Center: Dance Studio
Join Ricky Thatsanavongsa from Golden Sun Athletics for Soft Style Kung Fu for Seniors!
This soft style Kung Fu for Seniors class includes Baat Ying Baat Faat, Chinese martial arts, to practice balance, coordination, and breathing exercises through traditional techniques.
Drop-ins are accepted.

Crafts & Sewing!
2026-06-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Family First Community Center: Makerspace 1
Interested in learning how to sew? Come check out Addison’s Crafts & Sewing class in the makerspace! Participants will have the opportunity to create pillows, friendship bracelets, and other creative crafts.

Young Queens
2026-06-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Family First Community Center: Makerspace 2
Join Young Queens and embark on a journey of self-discovery, mentorship, and growth. Explore your unique potential, build lasting friendships, and embrace the path to success. Be a part of our empowering sisterhood! Unlock your potential today!
Those who attend weekly will also qualify for a special summer trip to visit Washington State University (WSU)!
Eligibility: This opportunity is available to the first 10 Young Queens in 8th and 9th grade who sign up and attend sessions regularly. Participants will receive a $50 monthly stipend, provided they attend every Friday session to earn the stipend. Each session will include College & Career Readiness and preparation during the final 45 minutes, designed to help students build skills for future success.
Click here to register.

Zumba Fitness Basics - Adults and Teens
2026-06-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Family First Community Center: Gymnasium 1/2, 16200 116th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058
Stop on by for a series of Zumba Aerobic classes using all dance styles. Every class we will revisit the steps that we’ve covered and build onto a choreographed routine. Come join the fun!

Tigrigna Language and Culture Awareness
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Family First Community Center: Activities Lounge Quiet Room
Our program emphasis is placed on listening communication, comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing the language of Tigrigna. The vocabulary is situational and intends to develop communicative competence in the learner, some history culture, and geography of Eritrea and the nine tribes of Eritrea. Students are introduced to the culture of Eritrea-speaking countries through visitors, videos, and pictures of cultures. Practice songs, dances, and moral values of the culture and country.

40 and Over Basketball with The Family First Community Center
2026-06-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Family First Community Center: Gymnasium
Join us every Saturday for drop-in scrimmages with other adults. Half-court pick-up games to get you up and moving with some friendly competition.

Home Grown
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Family First Community Center: Community Meeting Room, 16200 116th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Home buying education and any real estate education: The *Home Grown* workshop is an in-depth educational program designed to guide individuals and families through the journey of homeownership. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, considering upgrading, or simply seeking to understand the ins and outs of owning a home, this workshop provides valuable knowledge and practical tools. The program is crafted to address the unique needs of the local community, offering resources, expertise, and hands-on guidance tailored to help residents make informed decisions. *Home Grown* is built on the belief that sustainable homeownership begins with education, and through this program, we aim to create a well-informed, empowered community of homeowners.
1-1 appointments are also available. Contact: gary.barquet@movement.com and omar.espinosa@compass.com ; Drop-ins also accepted. Click here to register.

Women's ONLY Open Gym (30 years and up) with The Family First Community Center
2026-06-13 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-06-27 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-11 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-18 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-25 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-01 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-08 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-08-15 15:30 - 17:30 and 5 more dates | Family First Community Center: Gymnasium
Join us every Saturday for drop-in scrimmages with other women. Pick-up games to get you up and moving with some friendly competition.

Mari Lou's Foot Care
2026-07-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Family First Community Center: Activities Lounge Quiet Room
Foot care for those unable to provide for themselves. In addition to assessing the feet of patients taking blood thinners or those that are diabetics.
Pre-register at the front desk or register in advance on MyActiveCenter and you will receive a confirmation of your time slot. Registration required!
Max capacity is 10 for the entire program, each 30-minute session is a 1-1.
