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Free Employment Services and Skills Training Programs
2024-04-03 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

Help Heal Our Habitat at Codiga Park
2024-04-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Codiga Park, 12535 50th Pl S, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Join EarthCorps and the City of Tukwila as we continue to work in the Codiga Park natural area on the Duwamish River. This former dairy farm is now part park and part tidal wetland that provides shelter and food for wildlife like ospreys, great blue herons, bald eagles and juvenile salmon. In 2005, the City of Tukwila and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers partnered to excavate the center of the property, creating a side channel that offers young salmon a chance to rest, forage for food and avoid predators in a more natural wetland habitat. The new channel was planted with native vegetation that thrived. The shoreline of the river, however, remained dominated by invasive Himalayan blackberry and Japanese knotweed. Since 2008, the riverbank has been cleared of invasive weeds and planted with native plants. EarthCorps’ Sound Stewards monitor and maintain Codiga monthly to promote healthy native plants. Work alongside Sound Stewards to ensure the success of the Codiga Park restoration site!
The Basics
Registration is required. EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water and snack bars. We 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 experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! Be sure to sign in at registration when you arrive.
✔️ REGISTER FOR OCT 12: https://www.tfaforms.com/4835848?VolJobID=a0DHn000018mghaMAA&VolShiftID=a0EUh000001b4LpMAI
✔️ REGISTER FOR NOV 2: https://www.tfaforms.com/4835848?VolJobID=a0DHn000018mghaMAA&VolShiftID=a0EUh000001b4TtMAI
This video may give you a better idea of what to expect.
For your safety and comfort please bring:

Clothing that can get dirty (because it will!)
Clothing that will protect your legs against prickly plants (no shorts, please)
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 -OR- sun protection (check the weather!)
Sack lunch and snacks (to refuel)
Full water bottle (we will have a jug on-site for re-fills)
Travel mug for tea/coffee
If you have a favorite pair of gloves, feel free to bring them (otherwise we’re happy to provide a pair)

The event will happen rain or shine!
What will volunteers be doing at the event?
While the exact tasks can vary, our projects focus on improving the forests and parks in our local cities. Healthy and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and 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 and green spaces, the work can include, but is not limited to:

Removing weeds (like Ivy or Blackberry)
Maintaining areas where these weeds have been removed (weeding or spreading mulch)
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 role in our events. After registering your group, please get in touch with volunteer@earthcorps.org 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 help guide 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 Teamto take care of all necessary preparations.
CODIGA PARK
12535 50th Place S, Tukwila, WA 98178
Transportation
Metro Flex: Book a short ride on your phone and get picked up a few steps away from your front door. Rides are the same cost as a bus trip: $2.75 for adults, $1.00 with ORCA LIFT and RRFP, and free for youth. Metro Flex is available in Tukwila, Kent, Renton, Skyway, and more. Download the Metro Flex app or call 206-258-7739 to ride. Learn more at kingcounty.gov/metroflex.
Driving Directions:

From the north:Take I-5 south and take Exit157 to Martin Luther King Jr Way / WA-900 E.
Turn right onto S 129th St.
129th St becomes 50th Pl S.
Codiga Park is on the left.
From the south:Take I-5 North to WA-599 N exit (Exit 156)- toward Tukwila / W. Marginal Way.
Stay right to take the exit toward Interurban Ave S.
Turn left to stay on Interurban Ave S.
Turn right at 42nd Ave S, go over the bridge
Turn right onto S 124th St.
Turn right onto 50th Pl S.
Codiga Park is on the right.

Youth Resource Fair
2024-04-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Foster High School, 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, 98188
Youth Resource Fair
Saturday, April 6 – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Foster High School – 44242 S. 144th St.
Details: Join the Office of Congressman Adam Smith for a Youth Resource Fair. This event will connect youth and families in Washington’s 9th District to resources for education, workforce development, recreation, and more. During the event, attendees will be able to meet and learn more about local community organizations with programs and opportunities for youth and young adults.
Questions/Contact: Max Okamoto or call (425) 793-5180

Guided Tree Walk: Crestview Park
2024-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Crestview Park, 16200 42nd ave. s, Tukwila, 98188, United States
Join us for an educational tree walk to celebrate Earth Month! This will be a slow-paced, accessible walk around the paved path at Crestview park.
Participants will learn about the trees at Crestview park and have opportunities to ask any questions about the trees and plants at the park. This opportunity does not count for volunteer hours for community service.
Open to the public
All ages OK
Limited space. Register now!
https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/202/
What to Bring
Wear comfortable walking shoes and a curious attitude!
Where to Meet
Meet in the parking lot at Crestview Park.
Where to Park
Park in the Crestview Park parking lot. The 156 bus stops one block from the park.

Contact
Maya Klem
maya.klem@kingcd.org
206-379-5290

First Time Home Buying
2024-04-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Financial Foundations: First Time Home Buying

Thursday, April 11, 2024

3:00PM – 4:00PM

Tukwila Library
14380 Tukwila Int’l Blvd

Description

Unravel the mystery of buying a home and discover the steps you can take to purchase your first home.
Presented by the Association of Financial Educators.
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.

Rainier Symphony Concert
2024-04-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-04-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Foster High’s Performing Arts Center, 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, 98188
Buy tickets here: https://www.rainiersymphony.org/tickets.shtml
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, programs and artists may change without notice.

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** CLASSICS CONCERT **
Saturday, October 21 – 7:30 pm

Sunday, October 22 – 3:00 pm

Silvestre Revueltas
La noche de los mayas (The Night of the Mayas)

Antonin Dvorak
Symphony No. 7

** HOLIDAY CONCERT **
Saturday, December 16 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 17 – 3:00 pm
Celebrate the season with traditional holiday favorites and carols the entire family is sure to enjoy!

** CLASSICS CONCERT **
Saturday, February 24 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 25 – 3:00 pm

W.A. Mozart
The Marriage of Figaro Overture

Ney Rosauro
Concerto No. 1 for Marimba; Jeffery Lund, marimba

Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 4

** CLASSICS CONCERT **
Saturday, April 13 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 14 – 3:00 pm

Virgil Thomson
A Joyful Fugue

Margaret Bonds
Montgomery Variations

Virgil Thomson
A Solemn Music

Paul Hindemith
Symphonic Metamorphosis

** SYMPHONIC POPS! **
Saturday, June 1 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 2 – 3:00 pm
Featuring Blush Fox Trio

Darius Milhaud
La creation du monde (The Creation of the World)

George Gershwin
An American in Paris

AND songs from the Great American Songbook!

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Support Rainier Symphony

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

Social Security Benefits
2024-04-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Financial Foundations: Social Security

Thursday, April 18, 2024
3:00PM – 4:00PM

Tukwila Library
14380 Tukwila Int’l Blvd

Description

Learn how to make an informed decision about when to start receiving your social security benefits.
Presented by the Association of Financial Educators.
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.

BECU Shred & e-Cycle Event
2024-04-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Boeing Employees Credit Union – Tukwila Financial Center, 127700 Gateway Drive, Tukwila, 98188
Shred and e-Cycle Event for BECU Members

Our free Shred and eCycle Event is back! As part of BECU’s green sustainability initiative, we’re inviting members to clear their clutter and reduce their carbon footprint in an environmentally responsible way. Join our Shred Events in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett or Bellingham.
At each event, we’ll also collect cash, nonperishables, food, clothing and household items to support a nonprofit in your neighborhood.
All events will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and we’ll shred until the trucks are full.

Main Event Highlights

Bring up to three grocery bags or two banker boxes of sensitive documents for us to shred at no cost to you.
You may also bring old TVs, desktop computers, computer monitors, laptops and cellphones for safe disposal. A small recycle fee may apply to some electronic items including printers and VCRs.
Bring cash, nonperishable food, clothing or small household items to support neighbors in need. Neighborhood nonprofits will be on-site to collect your donations.
In collaboration with Bike Works, our Tukwila location will accept bike donations that will be refurbished for children and adults in need.

BECU Tukwila Financial Center
Saturday, April 20
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
12770 Gateway Drive
Tukwila, WA 98168
The Tukwila Food Bank will be on-site to collect cash and nonperishables. Northwest Center will collect clothing and small household items.
Federal Way
BECU Federal Way Pavilions Neighborhood Financial Center (Note: this is not the Crossings location)
Saturday, April 20
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
31411 Pacific Highway South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Multi-Service Center will be on-site to collect cash and nonperishables. Northwest Center will collect clothing and small household items. Televisions greater than 4 ft. tall will not be accepted at this location
Additional Event Details

BECU employees are on-site during the event to help members shred, e-Cycle and submit donations. Documents will be destroyed by a professional document destruction service with a mobile shredding unit.
For additional details regarding the electronic recycling service, visit E-waste (Everett and Tukwila locations), Uptekk Recycling (Federal Way), and 1PC (Bellingham).
*A small fee recycle fee may apply to other electronic items such as printers or VCRs.

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Wipe Your Data From Computers and Phones
Take Control of Your Digital Clutter—Get tips to prevent your personal and financial files from getting buried.
Sustainability at BECU
Identity Theft
Member Account Security
Fraud & Security Center

*Shredding available until trucks are full. eCycle accepts TVs, CPUs, computer monitors, laptops, and cell phones (there may be a small fee to recycle and other items).

Restore Duwamish Hill
2024-04-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Happy Earth Month! Join resident Forest Stewards and the Tukwila community to beautify and create a sustainable native habitat at Duwamish Hill Preserve. We will be removing young blackberries and clearing space for fall plantings.
All tools and training provided.
About the Hill:
The unique ecosystems at the Duwamish Hill Preserve highlight oak savannahs, camas prairie, wet sedge meadow, and the tule wetland. The hill itself is a geological wonder and is actually older than Mt. Rainier!
About Duwamish Alive:
Our primary goals are to: Promote a healthy, functioning habitat in the Duwamish River Watershed by increasing and connecting habitat and addressing critical issues affecting the watershed’s health. Involve community members in direct stewardship of the watershed through volunteer work parties, environmental education, and neighborhood celebrations
Open to the public
All ages OK
0 out of 50 participants registered.
What to Bring
A full water bottle, clothes that can get dirty, gloves if you have them, and closed-toe shoes.
Where to Meet
3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA 98168, meet in the field by the road.
Meeting Location Map
Where to Park
Across the road from the park, above the river.

Date & Time
April 20, 2024 10am – 1pm
Register here to volunteer: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/177/
Olena Perry
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov

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Click here for other Tukwila work parties: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/map/

KCLS Gardening Class
2024-04-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Westfield Southcenter Mall
KCLS GARDEN HOTLINE CLASSES FOR ADULTS | COMPOSTING AT HOME
Please register now. Space is limited.

The foundation of a beautiful and healthy garden is good soil. Adding compost to your garden enriches the soil and provides the nutrients your plants need to grow well and produce good vegetables, flowers, herbs and healthy shrubs. The compost pile is really a small ecosystem teeming with life.
This workshop will teach you about the different methods of food and yard waste composting, the soil food web, what materials to add and which to avoid and why compost is important.
Visit the website for a full schedule of Garden Hotline events.
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)
Adults (Ages 18 to 24)
Adults (Ages 55 and older)
Type:
Classes and Workshops

The event will take place in the Sky Terrace meeting room on the third floor, next to the AMC movie theatre inside the mall.

Annual South King County Career Showcase for Students
2024-04-25 09:00 - 14:00 | ShoWare Arena, 625 W James St, Kent, WA, 98032
Annual South King County Career Showcase
Thursday, April 25 – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
ShoWare Arena
Details: This Career Showcase offers a dynamic platform for businesses, workforce program providers, colleges, and apprenticeship programs to directly engage with students from diverse school districts across the region, including Federal Way, Auburn, Highline, Kent, Renton, Vashon Island, and many more! Attendees include enthusiastic high school juniors and seniors seeking to explore exciting career paths and educational opportunities.
Questions/Contact: Marleny Monterrozo

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2024-04-27 | WA
Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) Trash Pick Up Day
For location or information contact Sharon Mann at 206-200-3616.

Metro Survey on Link Light Rail in South King County
2024-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual/Online, United States
Do you ride the transit near Tukwila, Algona, Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Normandy Park, Pacific, and SeaTac?
New Link light rail stations will open in Kent-Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Transit Center as soon as 2026. Metro is seeking feedback from communities in Algona, Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Normandy Park, Pacific, SeaTac, and Tukwila on how to best adapt their transit services when the stations open.
Share your thoughts in a survey or apply for their Mobility Board by May 10th. For more information, visit the Metro South Link Connections web site.
Survey in: አማርኛ | العربية | 简体中文 | 繁體中文 | 한국어 | Русский | Soomaali | Español | Tagalog | Українська | Tiếng Việt

Click here for more information and also available in other languages.
Thank you for spreading the word and supporting Metro riders!

Guided Tree Walk: Duwamish Hill Preserve
2024-04-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us for an educational tree walk to celebrate Earth Month! This will be a slow-paced walk around the trails at the Duwamish Hill Preserve. The walk will include walking up a slope and on uneven ground. Participants will learn about the trees at the Duwamish Hill Preserve and have opportunities to ask any questions about the trees and plants at the park. This opportunity does not count for volunteer hours for community service.
Open to the public
All ages OK
Limited space. Register now!
https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/203/
What to Bring
Wear comfortable walking shoes and a curious attitude!
Where to Meet
Meet in the parking lot at the Duwamish Hill Preserve.
Where to Park
There is limited parking at the Duwamish Hill Preserve, with additional parking across the street along the river.

Contact
Maya Klem
maya.klem@kingcd.org
206-379-5290

The Good Festival at Westfield Southcenter Mall
2024-04-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Westfield Southcenter Mall
Schedule:

Tabling with sustainable partners 11-3 (Center Court)
Kids’ planting activity 11-12 (Dining Terrace Level 2 East Outdoor Patio)
Kids’ Craft activity 12-1 (Macy’s Court Mezzanine)
Trek Bikes demo 11:30 to 1 pm (Sears hallway)
Nite Wave 80’s New Wave Band 1-3 (Center Court)

Sustainable Partners:

Recooped PNW
Ridwell
Recology
Tukwila Parks and Recreation
KCLS
Trek Bikes

City Hall Blood Drive
2024-05-01 10:00 - 16:00 | City Hall – Council Chamber, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
