City of Tukwila

King County Substance Use Conference: A Vision for Hope
2024-06-06 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Highline College, 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, 98198, United States
Join King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, Public Health – Seattle & King County, the King County Recovery Coalition, the King County Council, King County Department of Community and Human Services, and many others for King County’s 4th Annual Conference on Substance Use – Embracing a vision for hope, we unite to highlight pathways and opportunities for individuals along their journey of recovery.
Presenter topics and additional agenda information will be announced soon!
June 6, 2024
9 am-3 pm (PST)
Highline College – 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198

Links for virtual and in-person registration are listed below. Please register for only one, as in-person attendance is limited.
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION
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For Businesses and Organizations
We invite you to host a table at our conference centered around ‘A Vision for Hope’ – supporting individuals on their pathway to recovery. This provides an opportunity to showcase your organization’s programs, engage with attendees, and foster hope and understanding. Our community organizations will be tabling the entirety of this event. We eagerly anticipate the prospect of collaborating with you and benefitting from your valuable contributions.
If interested, please complete our online request form
Keynote Speakers:

Chris Poulos
Executive Director
Center for Justice and Human Dignity

Derrick Belgarde
Executive Director
Chief Seattle Club

Free Tech Bridge Girls STEM Program
2024-07-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Calling All High School Age Girls!
FREE Summer STEM Program Starting July 9th
Techbridge Girls and Tukwila Parks & Recreation invite young women entering or currently in high school to explore a career in STEM.
The free, 8-week program starts July 9th at 4 p.m.
Techbridge Girls challenges gender, racial, and class bias in STEM fields and culture by developing gender-responsive and culturally relevant STEM curricula that help girls see their unique STEM lineage, community, interests, and path to success.
Weekly activities include:

Engaging Experiments
Exciting Field Trips
Leadership & Learning Opportunities

Contact bella.montoya@tukwilawa.gov or madison.green-hayward@tukwilawa.gov to join this FREE summer program.

Free Employment Services and Skills Training Programs
2024-07-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Learn about free employment services and skills training programs provided by Puget Sound Training Center.
Registration not required.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Suitable for: Adults (Ages 18 and older)

Click here for the full 2024 event schedule: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65524818b036662f007ffb37

Tukwila Learning Center Preschool Registration Opens - Class Starts on Sep 9
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-09 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
New enrolling for preschool program:
Sep 9, 2024 – Jun 13, 2025
Monday – Friday
9 am – 12:30 pm

Prepare your child for kindergarten and build social skills.
✔️ Students become problem solvers and lifelong learners.
✔️ Independent exploration and structured activities.
✔️ A healthy dose of running, jumping and dancing.
✔️ Ages 3-4 years old.

Interview Prep Workshop for Aspiring Firefighters, EMTS & Medics
2024-09-07 08:00 - 17:00
There are many steps in the process of securing a career in Fire/EMS. Interviewing is essential to this process and can be intimidating to many individuals. King County Fire & EMS agencies invite you to a free session aimed at improving interview skills with the goal of acing your fire service interviews. We offer mock interview panels and personalized feedback to individuals pursuing a career in Fire/EMS. Additional opportunities include information on the hiring process, best practices for interview day, networking with professional first responders, and connecting with other prospective Firefighter/EMTs.

We encourage people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans to attend and help us better represent the communities we serve.

Location: Kent, WA (Location will be sent to registrants)
Cost: Free

Registration is required. Please visit https://bit.ly/KCEMSInterviewPrep2024

Free Emergency / Disaster Planning Workshop
2024-09-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us at the community center on September 19 from 6:30P-8:30P for a FREE Emergency Preparedness Planning Workshop.
At this workshop, we’ll discuss the critical elements your emergency plan needs to keep you and your household safe during a disaster.
** Registration is required. Click here to register. **

Topics include:
• Emergency Communications Plan – learn where you can go to get emergency information AND make a plan for how you’ll communicate with your loved ones.
• Tips for all Circumstances – Do you have a disability? Share your home with pets? Have small children? Learn preparedness and planning tips for all the circumstances that make your household unique.
• Build-a-Kit – we’ll discuss the items you should have in a grab-n-go kit as well as a shelter-in-place kit.
• Regional Hazards – we’ll discuss the regions hazards and what you can do before, during, and after a disaster to keep you and your household safe
• And so much more! Materials, including a fillable, bound booklet, are provided for FREE to attendees. Attendees should come prepared to complete the workbook while during the workshop.

OTHER DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EVENTS
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SEP 25 @ 7 PM – DISASTER BOOK CLUB
TUKWILA JUSTICE CENTER

We’ll be reading and discussing “Full-Rip 9.0” by Sandi Doughton. This book provides readers with a fascinating history of earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest, tells the tale of how scientists discovered the Cascadia Fault, and intersperses fun (and in some cases) terrifying facts about our readiness for an earthquake of that size and magnitude. If you like science, disasters, and history, this book is for you! You’ll be both fascinated and terrified by what you discover in these pages!
Please note that a day-time Book Club Discussion will take place on September 25 at 1 PM in Council Chambers.

SEP 26 @ 7 PM – FREE DISASTER MOVIE (DOCUMENTARY) NIGHT
TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
We’ll be watching the Documentary “Surviving Disaster: How the Brain Works Under Extreme Duress.” Sociologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, and survivors have found that the way people behave in a crisis is very predictable. By combining the stories of survivors with research into how the brain works under extreme duress, Surviving Disaster with Amanda Ripley brings light into civilization’s darkest moments and better prepares you for a disaster. !
Popcorn and concession snacks provided!
To register: email emergencyprep@tukwilawa.gov.
We’re looking forward to celebrating with you and increasing your level or preparedness!

For more information, contact below.
Phone: 206-971-8781 Email: k.sainati@tukwilawa.gov

Disaster Book Club - "Full-Rip 9.0"
2024-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Tukwila Justice Center, 15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
SEP 25 @ 7 PM – DISASTER BOOK CLUB
TUKWILA JUSTICE CENTER

We’ll be reading and discussing “Full-Rip 9.0” by Sandi Doughton. This book provides readers with a fascinating history of earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest, tells the tale of how scientists discovered the Cascadia Fault, and intersperses fun (and in some cases) terrifying facts about our readiness for an earthquake of that size and magnitude. If you like science, disasters, and history, this book is for you! You’ll be both fascinated and terrified by what you discover in these pages!
Please note that a day-time Book Club Discussion will take place on September 25 at 1 PM in Council Chambers.

OTHER DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EVENTS
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SEP 19 @ 6:30 PM – FREE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP
TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
Join us for a FREE Emergency Preparedness Planning Workshop. At this workshop, we’ll discuss the critical elements your emergency plan needs to keep you and your household safe during a disaster.
** Registration is required. Click here to register. **
Topics include:
• Emergency Communications Plan – learn where you can go to get emergency information AND make a plan for how you’ll communicate with your loved ones.
• Tips for all Circumstances – Do you have a disability? Share your home with pets? Have small children? Learn preparedness and planning tips for all the circumstances that make your household unique.
• Build-a-Kit – we’ll discuss the items you should have in a grab-n-go kit as well as a shelter-in-place kit.
• Regional Hazards – we’ll discuss the regions hazards and what you can do before, during, and after a disaster to keep you and your household safe
• And so much more! Materials, including a fillable, bound booklet, are provided for FREE to attendees. Attendees should come prepared to complete the workbook while during the workshop.

SEP 26 @ 7 PM – FREE DISASTER MOVIE (DOCUMENTARY) NIGHT
TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
We’ll be watching the Documentary “Surviving Disaster: How the Brain Works Under Extreme Duress.” Sociologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, and survivors have found that the way people behave in a crisis is very predictable. By combining the stories of survivors with research into how the brain works under extreme duress, Surviving Disaster with Amanda Ripley brings light into civilization’s darkest moments and better prepares you for a disaster.
Popcorn and concession snacks provided!
To register: email emergencyprep@tukwilawa.gov.
We’re looking forward to celebrating with you and increasing your level or preparedness!

For more information, contact below.
Phone: 206-971-8781 Email: k.sainati@tukwilawa.gov

Free CPR Training for Seniors
2024-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us for CPR/First Aid Training. The course will cover hands-only CPR (no breaths) and basic first aid. This course is designed to teach you CPR/First Aid skills. This class does not include a certification card.
Call to register at 206-768-2822 or email Parks & Recreation.
To see more events, visit: https://www.flipsnack.com/685E9E88B7A/tukwila-parks-recreation-fall-2024-recreation-guide/full-view.html

Scouts Night at Fire Station 74
2024-10-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Puget Sound Fire Station 74, 24611 116th Ave SE, Kent
Puget Sound Fire invites scouts and their families to the event on Oct 23 at Station 74/Headquarters, 24611 116th Ave. SE in Kent.
This fire station open house features activities to meet scout badge requirements including: first aid, knot tying, emergency preparedness, and more!
Register now by calling (253) 856-4480 or emailing PubEd@PugetSoundFire.org.
We hope to see you there!
Can’t make the 23rd? Our friends over at Valley Regional Fire Authority are also hosting one on November 6 at their Station 33.

Career Workshop: Diversity in Law Enforcement
2024-11-02 09:00 - 14:00
Free workshop is designed to address both real and perceived obstacles for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. The goal is to equip attendees with effective strategies to confidently navigate the hiring process. We prioritize inclusivity and aim to welcome participants from diverse backgrounds, including, but not limited to, individuals identifying as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGTQIA+, women, bilingual individuals, and those without prior experience in law enforcement.
Workshop Schedule:
9 a.m. Check-In & Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Workshop Begins
12:15 p.m. Lunch
2 p.m. Workshop Ends

Registration required
Must be 18+
Continental breakfast and lunch provided

Attendees completing the workshop will receive a FREE:

PST practice test and study guide
Test fee waiver for the 7 valley agencies sponsoring this workshop!

To register, visit: RentonWA.gov/valleypolicecareers
Questions? Send to valleypolicecareers@rentonwa.gov
Presented by the Valley Agencies: Tukwila, Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Port of Seattle and Renton.

Aeronautical Science Pathway Program Info Night
2024-11-19 18:15 - 19:45, 2024-12-10 18:15 - 19:45, 2025-01-21 18:15 - 19:45 | Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
Are you a high school sophomore or junior interested in becoming a Professional Pilot, Air Traffic Controller, Airline Dispatcher, or Airport or Airline Manager? If so, then you and your parent/guardian are invited to Aeronautical Science Pathway (ASP) Info Night!
Join us for a presentation and Q&A about how you can join the 2025-2026 ASP class to jumpstart your career in aviation. Info Nights occur monthly and alternate between in-person and virtual.
Please fill out the Student Inquiry Form below to register.

Upcoming Info Nights:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 [in-person at The Museum of Flight]
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 [virtual]
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 [in-person at The Museum of Flight]
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM Pacific
Registration is required.
Please register by completing our Student Inquiry Form below.
Student Inquiry Form
*ASP Info Night attendance is required for ASP enrollment

Info & Help Session: Wetlands, Trees, Shoreline, Streams & Slopes!
2025-01-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Do you have questions? City Staff will be on hand to answer them – learn about critical area regulations, resources available and stewardship techniques. Tukwila is home to many wetlands, streams, shorelines, springs and steep slopes – drop in to find out more from the Department of Community Development’s Urban Environmental Specialist and Associate Planner.
Event will take place at the Tukwila Community Center in Meeting Room A on January 8, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Free Community Emergency Response Team Training - Registration is open
2025-02-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Puget Sound Fire Station 73, 26512 Military Rd S, Kent, WA, United States
Make a Difference in Your Community!
You can make a difference in our community by using the CERT training we offer to save lives and protect property.
On a normal day, emergency services personnel are the best trained and equipped to handle emergencies, and we all count on them for their expertise. However, following a catastrophic disaster, emergency response personnel may not be able to help everyone immediately, because of the size of the area affected, loss of communications, and impassable roads.
The Puget Sound Fire CERT program serves the areas of Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, SeaTac/Burien, Tukwila, Fire District #37, and Fire District #43.
CERT Basic Training
Puget Sound Fire invites those who live or work in Covington, Kent, SeaTac/Burien, Maple Valley, Tukwila, Fire District #37 and Fire District #43 to attend our next session of CERT Basic Training. The CERT curriculum includes:

Disaster Preparedness
CERT Organization
Disaster Medical Operations – Part 1
Disaster Medical Operations – Part 2
Disaster Psychology
Fire Safety and Utility Controls
Light Search and Rescue Operations
Terrorism and CERT
Course Review and Disaster Simulation

Students will complete an in-person skills check to practice skills such as fire suppression, basic medical aid, and light search and rescue. If you miss a class, you will need to work with your instructor to make it up.
About CERT
The  CERT concept was developed and implemented by the Los Angeles City Fire Department in 1985. CERT became a national program in 1993. There are now CERT programs in all 50 states, including many tribal nations and U.S. territories. Each is unique to its community. The CERT program offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization.
Upcoming Spring 2025 Session
Registration for the Spring 2025 CERT Basic Training session that begin on March 19 will open on Monday February 17. Classes are available afternoons (1:00-4:30pm) or evenings (6:00-9:30pm), and will be held at two locations: Station 73 on the West Hill and Station 74 on the East Hill.
The CERT Basic Training is free but registration is required as class sizes are limited.
✔️ Click here to register: https://pugetsoundfire.org/emergency-management/community-emergency-response-team-cert/

Rent Smart: Information for Domestic Violence Survivors
2025-03-12 15:00 - 16:45 | Virtual/Online, United States
Join Solid Ground tenant counselors to discuss tenant’s rights and procedures from the Residential Landlord Tenant Act of Washington State.
Learn how you can break a lease without liability after an incident of abuse, how to make a report of an incident to a qualified third party, how to try getting an eviction off your tenant screening report and how to get a security deposit back.
A visiting attorney from the Tenant Law Center will also be on hand to help with answering questions.
If you are currently living in King County and being threatened with eviction, contact the Housing Justice Project for legal assistance at 206.267.7069 or hjpstaff@kcba.org.
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✔️ Please register. You will receive an email with a Zoom link 24 hours before the event. You can also connect by telephone.

Upcoming Rent Smart Webinars: https://1.kcls.org/RentSmartOnline

Free Tax Assistance Workshop at Tukwila Library
2025-03-16 12:00 - 14:30 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Invest in your financial well-being! Ensure that you and your family have the tools you need for a brighter financial future.
In preparation for the 2025 tax season, Black Lives Matter Seattle King County (BLMSKC) is offering a free workshop to help you navigate the complexities of the tax system with confidence.
The goal of this workshop is to empower you by building a deeper understanding of your taxes so that you can make informed decisions for your financial freedom. Gain valuable insights into tax basics, tax deductions and the tax-filing process
You must have been a Washington resident for at least six months.
✔️Please register here
** Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.
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What to Bring?
Identification
Social Security Numbers (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN))
Income & Benefits
W-2 form for each job worked
1040 from 2024
1099 forms for other income (interest, dividends, unemployment, social security income, retirement,
1099-Misc., etc.)
Form 1095A if you purchased health insurance through WA Healthplanfinder or Healthcare.gov
Advanced Child Tax Credit payments you received in 2023
Expenses
Childcare expenses and provider name, address and tax ID number
Higher education expensesOther
Spouse must be present if married filing jointly
Recommended: Bank account information for direct deposit
Bring your own laptop

WorkSource Job & Resume Assistance
2025-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Stop by Worksource tabling in the library for assistance with your resume, preparing for interviews, finding job fairs or exploring your career options.
For ages 13 and older. Registration not required.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

✔️ CLICK HERE FOR OTHER DATES: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/677dd84c8fc0a3280014a60c

King County Firefighter Interview Prep Workshop
2025-03-29 08:00 - 16:00
There are many steps in the process of securing a career in Fire/EMS. Interviewing is a very important aspect of this process and can be intimidating to many individuals. King County Fire & EMS Agencies invite you to a free session aimed at improving interview skills with the goal of acing your Fire/EMS Service Interviews. We are offering mock interview panels and personalized feedback to individuals currently pursuing a career in Fire/EMS. Additional opportunities include information on the hiring process, best practices for interview day, networking with professional first responders, and connecting with other prospective Firefighter/EMTs.

Saturday, 3/29/25
Time: 25-minute interview timeslots from 0800-1600
Location: Kent, WA
Cost: Free

Registration is required: https://bit.ly/InterviewPrepSpring25

Free Financial Basics: Budgeting Workshop
2025-03-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Learn how to navigate the U.S. financial system through this finance education series at the library.
Session 1 will focus on managing your money. Learn budget basics, how to set financial goals and more!
In partnership with Seattle Credit Union.
Registration not required. Walk-ins welcome but space is limited.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67c0f04dbd7c6c2800fd717e

Free Financial Basics: Banking Workshop
2025-04-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Learn how to navigate the U.S. financial system through this finance education series at the library.
Session 2 will focus on banking basics. Learn the ins and outs of personal banking in the United States.
Registration not required. Walk-ins welcome but space is limited.
In partnership with Seattle Credit Union.
See info updates here: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/67c1fa0fbd7c6c2800fd88ff
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Free Swim Lessons - Multiple Locations - Week of Apr 7 and Apr 14
2025-04-07 09:00 - 2025-04-11 19:00
No More Under & YMCA are offering free swim lessons for new & beginner swimmers (ages 5-18). Other locations available.
✔️ Register now: bit.ly/seattlefreeswim
See flyer for more information: tinyurl.com/zpxakute
Matt Griffin YMCA (SeaTac)April 7 – April 11 – 12-1:30 PM Must attend all 5 days – includes a free swim cap & goggles!
(Also available at other locations the following week – Apr 14 – Apr 18)

Food Waste Reduction Workshop
2025-04-12 14:00 - 15:00
How To Reduce Wasted Food and Save Money
Join us for a fun, interactive class to learn how to maximize your food through proper storage, label reading, and innovative recipes. All participants will receive a kit from City of Tukwila to take home that will help reduce wasted food at home, including a food storage guide. All are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration preferred; walk-ins welcome
✔️ Click below link to register.

Saturday, April 12 2 pm – 3 pm
Tukwila Library – 14380 Tukwila International Blvd
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Tuesday, May 13 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S
