Our 2nd Annual P.A.L. Playdate is an interactive version of our Telly Award-winning & Emmy-nominated early learning television show.
LL+L TV is hosting its 2nd Annual P.A.L. Playdate celebrating the friendship of our two beloved co-hosts, Possum and Auntie Lena, collectively known as, P.A.L. The event will take place on Saturday, May 4 from 1pm - 4pm at the Family First Community Center in Renton. Don't miss out on the fun. Register now.
Inspired by the early learning segments from our television series, the 2nd Annual P.A.L. Playdate is a fun-filled day for children, friends, and families to participate in the same activities seen on the show.
Fun, Flowers + Friends is the theme of the 2024 event, building on the tradition of the first P.A.L. meeting in Auntie Lena's backyard garden.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 1 pm to 4 pm
Location: Family First Community Center in Renton
Plan your route here: 16200 116th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058
Early learners, and their family and friends are invited to join us at the Family First Community Center in Renton for garden-themed activities led by local partners, including Black Farmer’s Collective & the Tilth Alliance, Greentrike (Children’s Museum of Tacoma), The Seattle Opera, Reading Partners Seattle, Elliott Bay Books, Double Dutch Divas, and more!
Thank You to Our Hosts: Family First Community Center & The City of Renton!
The Family First Community Center Foundation, in Renton’s Cascade/Benson Hill neighborhood, was founded by Doug Baldwin, in public/private partnership with the City of Renton, Renton School District, and HealthPoint. Their vision is to provide youth and families in the area with a community center that offers health, wellness, recreational and educational opportunities.
Formed in 1965, the Renton Municipal Arts Commission strives to support and connect people with arts and culture endeavors in the Renton community with the goals of Enriching and increasing participation and awareness of the cultural and artist community, serving as Renton’s source for arts information, and advocating for arts education at all levels.
Meet & Greet
Photos with Auntie Lena!
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Event Activities
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: All Day Activities
Reptile meet & greet hosted by Woodland Park Zoo
Paper Butterfly Craft hosted by Greentrike
Planter Pots hosted by Black Farmers Collective & Tilth Alliance
Giant Flossing hosted by Delta Dental of Washington
Costume Dress-Up hosted by The Seattle Opera
Bookmark Coloring Activity hosted by Reading Partners Seattle
Art activity hosted by Renton Municipal Arts Commission
Story Time hosted by Elliott Bay Book Co.
Cookie Decorating hosted by Renton Technical College
Coloring Books and Games, Public Health – Seattle & King County
2 pm - 3:30 pm: Movement Minute
Double Dutch Divas
Story Time Readings hosted by
Elliott Bay Book Company
1:15 PM – 3:45 PM
STORYTIME, BOOK & AUTHOR + FEATURED READER
1:15 pm
I Am Enough, by Grace Buyers
Ms. Brenda Fincher, Kent Councilmember and LL+L Board Member
1:30 pm
Strictly No Elephants, by Lisa Mantchev
Gene Yoon, LL+L Board Member
1:30 pm
I Am Enough, by Grace Buyers
Ms. Brenda Fincher, Kent Councilmember and LL+L Board Member
1:45 pm
I Am Perfectly Designed, by Karamo Brown
Auntie Lena, Look, Listen and Learn, Host
2:15 pm
Purple Ube, by Hannah Arp
King County Library System Children’s Librarian
2:30 pm
The Search For the World's Greatest Smile, by Kelly Rae Bahr
Toothfairy Carly & Toothfairy Malcom, American Sign Language
2:45 pm
Ayomide and Seyi’s Kitchen: A Kids Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition from A-Z, by Dr. Towolawi
Dr. Margaret, Primary Care family physician
3:15 pm
“Sometimes We Do,” by Omowale Moses
Ms. Maile Hadley, LL+L TV Board Member
3:30 pm
The Boy in the Bindi, by Vivek Shraya
Eloisa Cardona, Friend of Look, Listen and Learn TV
3:45 pm
The Proudest Color, by Sheila Modir
Ms. Aliyanda Cobbinah, Librarian
Activity Partners
Delta Dental of Washington: The Tooth Fairy Experience
Meet the Tooth Fairy! The Tooth Fairy is traveling Washington state in-person and she’s on a mission to teach youth groups about the importance of healthy smiles with free presentations appropriate for ages 10 and under. The Tooth Fairy joined us at our First Annual P.A.L. Anniversary to read a few books!
Double Dutch Divas: Movement Minutes
Jump Start your Heart with Double Dutch Divas! Double Dutch Divas focuses on the growth and promotion of the sports students about how their heart works and how to stay healthy, by teaching students healthy fun facts through recreational & community events.
Greentrike (Children’s Museum of Tacoma): Arts & Crafts
Greentrike powers the Children's Museums of Tacoma and at Joint Base Lewis McCord (JBLM), Play to Learn Pierce County, Preschool Powered by Play, Out-of-School Time Intermediary, Greentrike Cares Kits, and the Expanded Learning and Reading Network.
Elliott Bay Book Company: Story Time
Located in the heart of Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, The Elliott Bay Book Company is a full service bookstore. We offer one of the region's best selection of new books, with over 150,000 titles, as well as a large collection of remainders. In addition, Elliott Bay presents an unparalleled schedule of author readings and events throughout the year.
Tilth Alliance: Cooking
Tilth Alliance works in community with Washington farmers, gardeners and eaters to build a sustainable, healthy and equitable food future. Tilth Alliance was created in 2016 from the merger of Tilth Producers, Cascade Harvest Coalition and Seattle Tilth — three organizations with over 90 combined years of work contributing to Washington State’s local and sustainable food movement. We are inspired by, and continue to build on, that history.
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives. Founded in 1899, Woodland Park Zoo has sparked delight, discovery and unforgettable memories for generations of Northwest families. People who experience the wonders of the natural world are inspired to protect it. That's why every year we lead more than 1 million people on a journey that inspires a lifelong love of animals, makes science come alive, and gives people the tools to take conservation action.
Black Farmers Collective
Black Farmers Collective’s mission is to build a Black-led food system by developing a cooperative network of food system actors, acquiring and stewarding land, facilitating food system education, and creating space for Black liberation in healing and joy. We envision Black liberation through food sovereignty, in spaces built on cooperation and interconnectedness with the environment and the community, where our knowledge and creativity are boundless.
Renton Technical College
Renton Technical College’s Culinary Arts programs prepare students for a rewarding career in the food, baking, and restaurant management industries. We offer programs in culinary arts and professional baking, teaching students both the science and the art of transforming raw ingredients into delicious, nutritious, and visually appealing dishes. Students in these programs will hone their skills working in kitchens and a bakery on campus.