Family First Community Center

Trailblazers: Social Justice Focused Program
2026-03-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-23 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-25 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Pickleball with The Family First Community Center
2026-03-18 16:00 - 17:45, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Family First Community Center: Gymnasium
Community members can drop in to play pickleball and connect with other locals.

Senior (50+) community members can drop in to play pickleball and connect with other locals on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Adult pickleball (18+) is available on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm.

Acrylic Painting with Jordan Bye Fine Arts - Young Children
2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-25 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.

Teen Volleyball with The Family First Community Center
2026-03-19 14:30 - 17:30 | Family First Community Center: Gymnasium
Join us at the FFCC for a drop-in time with your friends and/or family!

Tuesdays and Thursdays (Teens only 2:30-5:30 pm)
Tuesday (Families, Adults 6:00-7:45 pm)

*Please note: On modified hour days, volleyball will take place from Tue/Th 4:00-5:45 pm for all ages.

Crafts & Sewing!
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-03-26 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.

Guitar & Ukulele Class with The Rhapsody Project
2026-03-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Family First Community Center: Community Meeting Room, 16200 116th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Students of all musical levels are welcome to learn guitar or ukulele in a relaxed, community setting for 10 weeks! The Rhapsody Project can provide an instrument if you do not have one, and our instructors welcome you to bring the whole family to attend! Open registration during the winter season.
Do you need to borrow an instrument for the class? Click here to request an instrument.
Drop-ins are welcome.

Multi-generational Kung Fu
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Family First Community Center: Dance Studio
Multi-Generational Kung Fu is a free class to help students of all ages build foundational stances, hand techniques, and breathing exercises that build strength, focus, and balance. Active wear clothes and shoes are recommended!
This program costs $0.00, but donations to the Family First Community Center are welcome! Please see the front desk to donate.
Drop-ins are accepted, but pre-registration is suggested as space is limited. Register on MyActiveCenter
This program costs $0.00, but donations to the Family First Community Center are welcome! See the front desk to donate.

Young Queens
2026-03-20 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.

Hip Hop Dance/Breaking (Breakdance) with Massive Monkees
2026-03-20 15:30 - 16:30 | Family First Community Center: Dance Studio
The purpose of Hip-Hop Dance/Breaking is to build students’ confidence, skills, grit, creativity, and musicality—all while having fun as they learn advanced dance moves, tricks, choreography, performance, and battling.

Teen Leadership Group
2026-03-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Family First Community Center: Community Meeting Room, 16200 116th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Are you passionate about libraries and your community?
Apply to join the new teen leaders group in collaboration with Fairwood Library, Renton Library, and the Family First Community Center. Members will earn volunteer credit and have a voice in programs/events offered at the Fairwood Library, Renton Library, Family First Community Center, and the greater community. Students ages 13-18 may apply.
Completion of the Interest Form is required to join.

Tigrigna Language and Culture Awareness
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Family First Community Center: Community Meeting Room, 16200 116th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
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.
Drop-ins are accepted. For more information, please contact Selam Tigrigna School Service at 425-985-9563.

40 and Over Basketball with The Family First Community Center
2026-03-21 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.

Family Science Time
2026-03-21 11:30 - 13:30 | Family First Community Center: Makerspace 1
Join the Environmental Science Center for our drop-in family science time. Each session features a different STEM topic with hands-on activities and crafts to keep your kids learning all year long! Stop by during any part of our event time to be a part of the fun. These programs are open to all ages, but best recommended for families with scientists grades K-5.
Program Themes

January- weather science
February- bird science
March- plant science
April- Earth Day science
May- gardening science
June- insect & pollinator scienc

March Plant Science Activities

Native Plant Crayon Rubbings
Native Plant Scavenger Hunt
Flower Dissection: Folks will learn the different parts of a flower by dissecting them. They can take a closer look at the parts under a microscope too!
Tataki Zome: Folks will use the dissected flowers to create an art piece with the flower pigment by crushing the flowers onto a cloth
Design a Flower: Create your own flower using crafts and coloring tools!”

Trailblazers Social Justice Focused Program
2026-03-23 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-25 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.

Senior & Adults Volleyball with the Family First Community Center
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:45 | Family First Community Center: Gymnasium
Join us at the FFCC for a drop-in time with your friends and/or family!

Toddler Paint Class
2026-03-25 09:00 - 09:30 | Family First Community Center: Makerspace 1
Join Jordan Bye for free time for young ones to explore painting, crafting, and random art projects!
This program is for families and toddlers 5 and under.
Drop-ins are accepted.

Acrylic Painting with Jordan Bye Fine Arts- Adults & Seniors
2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.
Drop-ins are accepted!

Teen Science Club
2026-03-25 15:00 - 17:30 | Family First Community Center: Community Meeting Room, 16200 116th Ave SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Join the Environmental Science Center for our drop-in science time during the Teen Program Only Days. Each month features a new topic for youth to engage with different scientific topics, tools, and skills. No registration, just stop by to participate! These programs are open to students in grades 6-12 during the teen time hours.
Program Themes

January: weather science
February: bird science
March: plant science
April: Earth Day science
May: gardening science
June: insect & pollinator science

AVELA STEM Family First Course W/ A Vision for Engineering Literacy & access (AVELA)
2026-03-25 15:30 - 17:30 | Family First Community Center: Makerspace 1
Join AVELA to explore a variety of tailored STEM courses for teens!
Drop-ins welcomed but we encourage pre-registration in advance as space is limited. Register with the FFCC front desk or online on MyActiveCenter.

Ballard FC: Free Weekly Youth Soccer Clinic (Ages 10-14)
2026-03-25 15:45 - 16:45
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
Please pre-register in advance with the FFCC front desk to ensure you have a spot!
Rules & Expectations:

Respect the building
Respect the staff
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.”
