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2025-02-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | Bloodworks Donation Center, 660 SW 39TH ST #100, Renton
You’re the type to help save lives.
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Every two seconds in the United States, someone needs blood. No matter who you are, you can help. Here are what types of blood we most urgently need right now.
Your donation is critical! To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-398-7888.
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BLOODWORKS DONATION CENTER
660 SW 39TH ST #100, RENTON (1 block from IKEA)

You can also donate umbilical cord blood after the birth of your baby to save a life.
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Rainier Symphony Concert
2025-02-23 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Foster High’s Performing Arts Center, 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, 98188
Season 2024/2025 Program for Rainier Symphony
** Buy tickets here – https://www.rainiersymphony.org/tickets.shtml **

Classics Concert
Saturday, October 5 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 6 – 3:00 pm

Gioachino Rossini
L’italiana in Algeri

Richard Wagner
Siegfried Idyll

Ludwig von Beethoven
Symphony No. 7

Classics Concert
Saturday, November 16 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 17 – 3:00 pm

Robert Schumann
Manfred Overture

Richard Strauss
Song Cycles

Edward Elgar
Cello Concerto

Hector Berlioz
La Captive

Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 14 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 15 – 3:00 pm
Celebrate the season with traditional holiday favorites and carols the entire family is sure to enjoy!

Classics Concert
Saturday, February 22 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 23 – 3:00 pm

Giuseppe Verdi
La Forza del Destino

Henri Tomasi
Trombone Concerto

Florence Price
Symphony No. 1

Classics Concert
Saturday, April 12 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 13 – 3:00 pm

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Suite from Mlada

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Idyll for Orchestra

Sergei Prokofiev
Symphony No. 5

Symphonic Pops!
Saturday, May 31 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 1 – 3:00 pm

John Williams arr. Custer
Highlights from Jurassic Park

Hans Zimmer, arr. Wasson
Music from Gladiator

Danny Elfman, arr. Wasson
Spiderman

John Williams
Star Wars Suite

Support Rainier Symphony

Your donation helps keep classical music alive and affordable in South Sound communities.

Free Community Emergency Response Team Training - Registration is open
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/

Museum of Flight - Free Admission 5pm-9pm
2025-03-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
On the first Thursday of each month, the Museum stays open late – and admission is FREE.
Enjoy the Museum’s Great Gallery, Personal Courage Wing, Simonyi Space Gallery, Aviation Pavilion and more from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Museum Store and Café also remain open for extended hours.
Each month, we host local aerospace and technology organizations to:

Share their resources and services
Showcase their cutting edge technologies and 21st century skills
Provide innovative and interactive hands-on experiences.

In addition, we offer opportunities for visitors and families to engage with:

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Experience aerospace topics in fun and surprising ways with our popular family workshops.

Reservations are not required. Arrive anytime* between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. *If you arrive before 5:00 PM, you will need to purchase admission.

Delta Air Lines is the 2024 Sponsor of Free First Thursdays

Free State Park Day
2025-03-09 05:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-19 05:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-22 05:00 - 20:00
The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated 12 Discover Pass free days for 2025.
On these days, visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park a vehicle at a Washington state park or on lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
The 2025 Discover Pass free days are:
Wed., Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day and First Day Hikes
Mon., Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King Junior Day
Sun., March 9 – Billy Frank Junior’s Birthday
Wed., March 19 – State Parks’ 112th Birthday
Tues., April 22 – Earth Day
Sat., June 7 and Sun., June 8 – Free Fishing Weekend
Thurs., June 19 – Juneteenth
Sat., Aug. 9 – Smokey Bear’s Birthday
Sat., Sept. 27 – National Public Lands Day
Fri., Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day
Mon., Nov. 11 – Veterans Day

More on the free days
New Year’s Day, the first free day of 2025, provides people the opportunity to participate in Washington State Parks’ annual First Day Hikes event. First Day Hikes is a national initiative led by America’s State Parks, encouraging people to ring in the new year surrounded by nature. Last year, more than 1,700 participants hiked, biked and snowshoed 2,907.2 trail miles at Washington state parks. Distance and rigor vary from park to park, but all hikes aim to create a fun experience for the whole family.
Billy Frank Jr. (1931-2014), a member of the Nisqually Indian Tribe, was a powerful voice leading up to the 1974 Boldt Decision that followed Washington’s “Fish Wars.” He fought tirelessly to affirm the Tribes’ fishing treaty rights. Frank was also the former chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. His lifelong dedication to protecting endangered salmon and restoring justice for the Nisqually Indian Tribe helped shape Washington’s environmental laws and expand treaty rights for Native Americans nationwide.
Juneteenth has been celebrated in Black communities since June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. The news reached them two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth became an official federal holiday in 2021.
New this year is a free day celebrating Smokey Bear’s birthday.
“For decades Smokey Bear has emphasized the importance of fire safety to our communities with his central message: Only You Can Prevent Wildfires,” Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz said. “As folks are enjoying Washington’s public lands on Discover Pass free days next year, and especially on Smokey’s birthday, I hope that they’ll keep his mission in mind and recreate responsibly.”
National Public Lands Day was established in 1994 and is held annually on the fourth Saturday in September. It celebrates the connection between people and green spaces in their communities, inspiring environmental stewardship and encouraging the use of open space for education, recreation and health benefits.
World Mental Health Day was designated as a free day to acknowledge the power of nature to restore mental health. Studies show time spent in nature boosts serotonin, dopamine and vitamin D and lowers blood pressure and cortisol levels, helping our bodies combat stress.
About the Discover Pass
State land free days align with 2011 legislation that created the Discover Pass, which costs $30 to $35 annually, or $10 to $11.50 for a one-day visit, depending on the point of purchase. The pass is required to park on state lands managed by Parks, DNR and WDFW. Purchasing a Discover Pass helps all three agencies preserve and conserve public lands for future generations. The Discover Pass legislation directed all three agencies to designate up to 12 free days when the pass would not be required to visit state-managed lands.
The free days do not apply to Sno-Parks. During the winter season, November through April, visitors to Sno-Parks will need a Sno-Park permit. These permits are available for purchase online or from vendors throughout the state. For more information about winter recreation permit requirements, visit Parks’ website.

Free Puget Sound Training Center
2025-03-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Drop in to 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 7 days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.
Suitable for: Adults (Ages 18 and older)
For information, call Tukwila Library at 206-242-1640.

King County Metro Green Jobs Community Event
2025-03-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Foster High School, 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, 98188
Green Jobs Community Event
Help the planet and grow your career!
Connect with current team members and explore a wide variety of jobs at Metro’s Green Jobs Community Event. With over 5,000 employees and roles ranging from transit operators and mechanics to transportation planners and leadership positions, you can find your fit at Metro!
Research new opportunities and learn how to complete strong job applications and prepare for panel interviews. Already work at Metro? You’re invited too! You can also discover new career paths and learn how to effectively prepare for and apply for new roles here.
All job seekers and high school-aged youth are invited to register. King County values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to attend including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and veterans. Registration is encouraged by not required.
✔️ Click here to register.
Please note, this is not a hiring event—Metro will not be accepting resumes or applications from attendees.

Community Resource Fair
2025-03-15 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-04-19 11:30 - 14:30 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Come for a resource fair serving community members in need of support. Social service providers will be available to help connect attendees with resources such as healthcare, education, legal clinics and more!
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.

** See other events and fun activities at the Tukwila Library. Click here for information.

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

Free Sensory Days at Museum of Flight
2025-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
Sensory Days at the Museum provide FREE early access opportunities for members & visitors with sensory needs.
During the Museum’s off-hours, Sensory Day guests will have access to explore and self-guide through the Museum’s galleries with adjusted light and sound. This unique experience includes hands-on, family-style activities for all ages!
The Museum showcases a collection of more than 150 historic air and spacecraft and related artifacts in unique and inspiring exhibits. There is something for everyone to experience in these dynamic displays presenting events that have carried us from Kitty Hawk to the moon.
The Museum Store (15% discount for Sensory Day attendees) and Wings Café are open during Sensory Day.

✔️ CLICK HERE FOR FREE ADMISSION WITH PRE-REGISTRATION (required for all Sensory Day attendees)
Tickets are only valid for the date you select. For Museum entry, present your printed tickets or show tickets on mobile device at main entrance.

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

Food Assistance for Low-Income Seniors - Buy Fresh Produce at Local Farmers Markets
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-19 | Virtual/Online, United States
Food Assistance for low-income Seniors!Applications open April 7th!Don’t miss your opportunity for this resource! Applicants can receive an $80 card for purchases of fresh produce from farmers’ markets this season!
See flyer for more information: tinyurl.com/yh7ksych✔️ If you are eligible seniors, call 1-844-348-5464.
For other services, visit communitylivingconnections.org.

Duwamish River Nurture Nature Work Party
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
A healthy array of plants on the banks of the river is important for migrating and resident fish, birds and other wildlife. Currently, much of the Duwamish riverbank is covered in aggressive weeds that provide little to no shelter, shade or food for wildlife. A variety of native plants are also critical for filtering polluted rainwater that runs off of parking lots, roads and roofs. Not to mention the enjoyment people can get by sitting in the shade of a tree by the river!
The Basics
We will supply the gloves and tools and will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, forest health, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No prior experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! This video may give you a better idea of what to expect.
This event is led by the Puget Sound Stewards, who are part of our program that matches enthusiastic and motivated volunteers to nearshore habitat restoration sites in need of longterm stewardship.
For your safety and comfort please bring:

Clothing that can get dirty (because it will!)
Long pants and long sleeves (helps protect against prickly plants)
Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required such as work boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, etc. NO sandals, flats, or heels)
Rain gear and warm layers (check the weather!)
Sack lunch and snacks
Full water bottle

The event will happen rain or shine!
✔️ CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP: https://www.tfaforms.com/4835848?VolJobID=a0D8000000ovEGdEAM&VolShiftID=a0EUh000002wm6LMAQ
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What will volunteers be doing at the event?
While the exact tasks at hand vary, our projects focus on improving the forests, shorelines, and parks in our local cities. Healthy and thriving forests and shorelines are vital to our community because they absorb and naturally filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.
In order to help create healthy forests, the work can include:

Removing aggressive weeds (like English Ivy or Himalayan Blackberry)
Maintaining areas where these weeds have been removed
Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season (often Oct.-Feb.)

GROUPS
If you are coming as a group, the group leaders are expected to have an active and integral role in our events. Please get in touch with volunteer@earthcorps.org before the event to make sure everything is in order. On the day of the event, make yourself known to the staff (in bright yellow vests) and arrive early in order to meet your group members.
Youth Policy
Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult. All volunteers between the ages of 14 and 17 that are not with a parent or guardian must bring a filled out Youth Waiver the day of the event.
Youth and school groups are welcome to attend; leaders should contact the Volunteer Team to take care of all necessary preparations.

Coffee With a Cop at the Mall
2025-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Westfield Southcenter Mall
Join us for Coffee with a Cop at Westfield Southcenter, a welcoming and informal opportunity to connect with local law enforcement over a cup of coffee. This community event fosters open conversations, allowing shoppers and residents to ask questions, share concerns, and get to know the officers who serve their community—all in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Stop by, say hello, and build positive relationships with your local police department.
Location: Level 1 at Food Court entrance in the Police center.
