City of Tukwila

Free Hazardous Waste Disposal
2022-09-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-16 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
FOR KING COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY: Household hazardous wastes are accepted with no additional fee at 4 fixed collection sites in Seattle and King County. In addition to these four sites, the traveling Wastemobile provides household hazardous waste collection services within many communities in King County.
Limit 50 gallons per residential customer per day. No containers larger than 5 gallons. For larger quantities or unusual waste, call us at 206-296-4692.

JULY 22-24
MIDWAY ELEMENTARY
22447 24th Ave S, Des Moines

SEPTEMBER 16-18
FRED MEYER
14300 1st Ave S, Burien

OCTOBER 14-16
MCLENDON HARDWARE
440 Rainier Ave S, Renton

See link for more information and other Traveling Wastemobile locations and event dates:
kingcountyhazwastewa.gov/households

Free Basketball and Community Festival
2022-09-17 10:00 - 17:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
YOU GOT NEXT: BASKETBALL & COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

Tukwila Families! Come join the “You Got Next TUKWILA! – Basketball & Community Festival”
This is a FREE event!
Each youth that is registered for event will receive a free t-shirt and basketball. Registration required for each youth participant. – Register HERE!

About this event
Come join us for a basketball and community festival sponsored by the King County Play Equity Coalition and the Seattle Sports Commission. This event will be a day of family fun centered around the opportunity to participate in various forms of basketball programming and engage with local community-based organizations.
Who: Ages 5+. All youth and families invited.

There will be different programming options based on current level of basketball experience. No previous basketball experience required.

Youth with physical disabilities and intellectual disabilities are invited to attend and participate in unified programming. Special Olympics Washington and Seattle Adaptive Sports will be present at the event.

When: Saturday September 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South
Types of basketball programming throughout day: free play courts, pickup courts, skills clinics, skill competitions, 3×3 tournament (free to participate but additional registration required)

More Event Details:

Middle & High School 3×3 tournament: Must register to participate!
Food Trucks, Giveaways, Community Resource Fair, Entertainment
Youth skills challenges and development opportunities.
Free play and more!
Inflatables
Covid-19 Vaccinations
Chalk Art
Skate Park Open

Have questions? / Need more information? / Want to volunteer or have your organization participate?

Email Sports@TukwilaWa.gov or call (206) 768-2822
Specific Questions about the 3×3 Tourney can be directed to yougotnext3x3@gmail.com
Event Flyer

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2022-09-24, 2022-10-29 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) Trash Pick Up Day
For location or information contact Sharon Mann at (206) 200-3616.

Let's Give Blood
2022-09-28, 2022-10-28 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
You’re the type to help save lives.
DONATE BLOOD WITH BLOODWORKS AND FILL OUT THE ENTRY FORM TO WIN A BIG PRIZE THIS MONTH!
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.
Click here for more information and to schedule an appointment online.

Restoration at Riverton Park
2022-10-12 11:30 - 13:30, 2022-11-16 11:30 - 13:30 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
GREEN TUKWILA PARTNERSHIP is restoring 138 acres of forest and open green spaces over the next 20 years. The only way to accomplish this goal is with the support of partners and volunteers. Thank you for being a part of the solution!

Green Tukwila is following Public Health Guidelines to keep volunteers and staff safe during work parties.
Join friends, neighbors, and bring your families outside to learn about trees, shrubs, invasive plants, how to use tools, and much more. Work parties are being planned for community members and businesses to care for precious urban forests and to ensure healthy, safe, and beautiful public spaces to enjoy in the future.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Volunteer work parties and workshops have limited numbers to ensure the safety of stewards, volunteers, and staff. All participants must sign up online and will be sent an email confirming a few days before.

Restoration at Riverton Park

Invasive plant removal: Wednesday, October 12, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Native planting: Wednesday, November 16, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Invasive plant removal: Wednesday, December 14th, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE

Don’t miss out! Join our email list and learn about upcoming events.

Contact us: email Olena.Perry@TukwilaWA.gov or call 206-768-2822

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Duwamish Hill Preserve

Invasive plant removal: Saturday, September 17, 10-1 pm CLICK HERE
Duwamish Alive, Planting: Saturday, October 15, 10-1 pm CLICK HERE
Green Tukwila Day, Planting: Saturday, November 19, 10-1 pm CLICK HERE

Farmers Market Harvest Celebration
2022-10-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Tukwila Village, 14350 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Come join us as we celebrate our last market day. We’ll be having a community meal, music and more. Hope to see you there!
Sponsored by Neighbor to Neighbor and the Seattle Foundation Now investing in grassroots communities in SeaTac & Tukwila.

October 12 starting from 4pm

Click here for more information: https://fb.me/e/1Spi5rQt6

Duwamish Hill Preserve Work Party
2022-10-15 10:00 - 13:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
GREEN TUKWILA PARTNERSHIP is restoring 138 acres of forest and open green spaces over the next 20 years. The only way to accomplish this goal is with the support of partners and volunteers. Thank you for being a part of the solution!

Green Tukwila is following Public Health Guidelines to keep volunteers and staff safe during work parties.
Join friends, neighbors, and bring your families outside to learn about trees, shrubs, invasive plants, how to use tools, and much more. Work parties are being planned for community members and businesses to care for precious urban forests and to ensure healthy, safe, and beautiful public spaces to enjoy in the future.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Volunteer work parties and workshops have limited numbers to ensure the safety of stewards, volunteers, and staff. All participants must sign up online and will be sent an email confirming a few days before.
Duwamish Hill Preserve

Invasive plant removal: Saturday, September 17, 10-1 pm CLICK HERE
Duwamish Alive, Planting: Saturday, October 15, 10-1 pm CLICK HERE
Green Tukwila Day, Planting: Saturday, November 19, 10-1 pm CLICK HERE

Don’t miss out! Join our email list and learn about upcoming events.

Contact us: email Olena.Perry@TukwilaWA.gov or call 206-768-2822

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Restoration at Riverton Park

Invasive plant removal: Wednesday, October 12, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Native planting: Wednesday, November 16, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Invasive plant removal: Wednesday, December 14th, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE

Virtual Public Safety Roundtable
2022-10-19 19:00 - 20:30 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
You’re invited to a Public Safety Roundtable with the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce on October 19.

The Public Safety Roundtable is a quarterly meeting for those who are interested in being more engaged or receiving more information about issues impacting our Southwest King County Business Community.

Join to hear from Police and Fire Chiefs or their representatives from Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and Tukwila with a special feature from the LEAD Defender group.

Click here for more information: https://www.seattlesouthsidechamber.com/events/details/public-safety-roundtable-4511

FREE Seattle-King County Vision Clinic
2022-10-20 - 2022-10-23 | Seattle Center – Fisher Pavilion, 2nd Avenue North and Thomas Street, Seattle, United States
Seattle/King County Clinic is a volunteer-driven, free health clinic that occurs for four days each year at Seattle Center. The Clinic welcomes anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.
AVISION: Vision screening, complete eye exams, reading and prescription eyeglasses. Bring a current eyeglass prescription (no older than one year) to skip the eye exam and just get eyeglasses.

RESOURCES: Social work, help with health insurance, and more

** Patients do not need ID or proof of immigration status.
** Patients do no need to be residents of Seattle or King County.
** FREE parking Mercer St. Garage – (650 3rd Ave N)

About the 2022 Vision Clinic

Download an informational flyer (languages without links are coming soon): Amharic ( አማርኛ) | Arabic (عربى) | Chinese (中文) | Chinese (傳統的) | English | Korean (한국어) | Russian (русский) | Somali (Af-Soomaali) | Spanish (Español) | Ukrainian (Українська) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
This is a vision clinic (eye exams and prescription eyeglasses) ONLY – no medical or dental services are provided
Tickets are distributed each day beginning at 6 AM on a first-come, first-served basis (one ticket per person)
DO NOT attend if you are feeling sick
Masks are required
All are welcome regardless of income, insurance, housing or immigration status
Patients will not be asked for ID or documentation of any type
Patients DO NOT need to reside in King County or Washington to receive services
Interpreters are available
Patients should come prepared for a long day with food, comfortable clothing and any daily medications
Read other frequently asked questions

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://seattlecenter.org/skcclinic/

Access Resources

Download a list of free and affordable healthcare resources near you: King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties or All Other WA Counties or search through resources here
Click here for information to help you understand fees at community health centers (CHC)
Request your Seattle/King County Clinic patient record

For More Information

SKCClinic@seattlecenter.org
206.684.7200

FREE Youth and Law Forum
2022-10-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
The Youth and Law Forum is a FREE community program that provides legal education for middle school to high school age youth along with their parents and guardians. They aim to improve relationships between communities and law enforcement.

ACTIVITIES:

FOOD & PRIZES include laptops, gift cards, a bike and more!
HOOPS
WORKSHOPS: Legal Rights, Legal Careers, Mental Health and Civic Engagement

See flyer here: 2022-10-22 – Event – FREE Youth and Law

Free BECU Shred & e-Cycle for Members
2022-10-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Boeing Employees Credit Union – Tukwila Financial Center, 127700 Gateway Drive, Tukwila, 98188
For BECU Members Only

Our free Shred Event is back again this fall! Reduce your carbon footprint and clear your clutter at a Shred Event in Tukwila, Federal Way, Everett or Spokane. We’ll also collect cash and nonperishable donations to support a non-profit 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

Paper documents are a common source of identity theft. Bring up to three grocery bags 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 and nonperishable donations to support neighbors in need. We’ll donate your donations to a nonprofit in your neighborhood.
In collaboration with Bike Works, our Tukwila location will accept bike donations that will be refurbished for children and adults in need.
Tukwila attendees will also have an exclusive opportunity to test drive electric vehicles that will be featured on site!*

Fun fact: Electric cars use 90% of their battery’s energy to transfer power to the car – compared to a range of 14% – 26% for gas-powered vehicles. We’re giving Tukwila Shred Event attendees a chance to test-drive electric vehicles that will be featured on-site.
*Electric vehicles will be featured on-site in partnership with The Washington State Auto Association.

BECU Tukwila Financial Center
Saturday, Oct. 22
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
12770 Gateway Drive
Tukwila, WA 98168
Your donations will go to the Tukwila Pantry Food bank.

Additional Details
BECU employees are on-site during the event to help members shred, e-Cycle and submit donations. Documents will be destroyed by Shred-it, a professional document destruction service with a mobile shredding unit.
For additional details regarding the electronic recycling service, visit E-waste.
*A small fee recycle fee may apply to other electronic items such as printers or VCRs.

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Free SeaTac Fall Recycling Event
2022-10-22 09:00 - 15:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
SeaTac Fall Recycling Event

Date:10/22/2022 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tyee High School – 4424 South 188th St, SeaTac, Washington 98188

The City of SeaTac will be hosting a recycling event for all King County residents.
Materials to be collected for free are: secure document shredding, scrap metal, porcelain, motor oil, tires, anti-freeze, household goods, Styrofoam, plastic bags, batteries, CFL light Bulbs, electronics, plastic film and paint, including latex, oil based and stains/varnish.

Organizers are also requesting the following precautions be met:

We strongly discourage you from attending if you are at increased risk of complications due to COVID-19 – This includes people 60 years or older, and those with underlying medical conditions.
Don’t attend if you are sick or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, or if someone in your household is.
Stay in your vehicle and follow directions by staff.
If you must get out of your vehicle, keep at least six feet of space between yourself and others.
Do not touch your face.
Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds frequently when possible or use alcohol-based sanitizer as an alternative if handwashing is not available.
We encourage you to wear a facemask
Please be patient as delays can be expected due to event staff maintaining social distancing and customers holding on to items during the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order.

FREE Tickets - Coachella Valley Firebirds vs Abbotsford Canucks
2022-10-23 18:00 - 20:00
We have another exciting ticket offer for Tukwila youth, students families, and staff! The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, will host the Abbotsford Canucks on Sunday October 23, at Climate Pledge Arena he home of the Seattle Kraken. Complimentary tickets can be claimed using the promo code (FIREBIRDS) at the link below. Please feel free to share this exciting opportunity within your networks. Code will be available until tickets are no longer available.
COACHELLA VALLEY FIREBIRDS VS. ABBOTSFORD CANUCKS
Sunday, Oct 23rd
Climate Pledge Arena – Seattle, WA – 6:00 p.m. PT

Promo code: FIREBIRDS
Ticket Limit: 4 per email
https://am.ticketmaster.com/nhlseattle/quickbuy?e=MkNQMTAyMw==&promoCode=RklSRUJJUkRT

Mobile Community Services for Seniors
2022-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Des Moines Senior Center, 2045 216th St, Des Moines, 98198
The WA State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Mobile Community Service Office is coming to Des Moines Senior Center. During this event, DSHS will:

Process application interviews for food, cash and select medical assistance.
Process yearly Eligibility and Mid-Certification reviews.
Process changes or inquiries to currently active cases.
Answer questions about any of DSHS services.

For more information, contact Program Specialist Eli Jimenez at 425-293-5978 or eliazar.jimenez@dshs.wa.gov.
See Facebook link for updates: www.facebook.com/dshsmobileoffice

Election Day
2022-11-08 | King County Elections, 919 Southwest Grady Way, Renton, WA
Registration deadlines

OCT 31
– Deadline to register or update your registration online or by mail for the General Election

NOV 8
– Election Day! Ballots must be postmarked by today or returned to a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. for the General Election
– Last day to register in person and vote for the General Election

You can register to vote online or by mail until 8 days before an election or in-person through Election day. Registrations done by mail need to be received, not postmarked, by the 8 day deadline.
Three ways to register
1. Online
You can register online , 24 hours a day, at the Washington Secretary of State’s website.
To register online, you will need:

A current Washington State driver license, or
A current Washington State ID card

If you do not have either of these, you can still register by mail or in-person.
2. By mail
Download and print a voter registration form and mail it to King County Elections. Forms are available in many languages.
3. In-person
You can register to vote in-person at the King County Elections Office in Renton or at a Vote Center.
You can also register to vote at one of our community events.
Who can register
New Effective January 1, 2022, if you have been convicted of a felony in Washington State, another state, or federal court, your right to vote is restored as long as you are not currently serving a DOC sentence in total confinement. Going forward, voting rights are immediately restored upon release from prison, regardless of community supervision status. All you need to do is register to vote using one of the methods above.
To register to vote in Washington, you must be:

A citizen of the United States
A legal resident of Washington state
At least 18 years old by election day

If you are 16 or 17, you can sign up as a Future Voter and be automatically registered to vote when you qualify

Not disqualified from voting due to a court order
Not currently serving a sentence of total confinement under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction
Not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction

Read more about who can vote in Washington.
Future voters
16 and 17 year olds can now pre-register to vote! Registrants under the age of 18 will have their registrations held until they become eligible to vote.

Free Honor Our Veterans Luncheon
2022-11-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us for a Day to honor our Veteran’s on Thursday, November 10, 11:00am at Tukwila Community Center.
Lunch will be provided and the event is FREE. Registration begins Monday, October 24th.

Spirit of Giving Campaign
2022-11-12 07:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-19 07:00 - 20:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Tukwila Parks and Recreation has joined forces with the Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila for the 2022 Spirit of Giving Campaign. Together, we can reduce financial stress for caregivers and help create a time of ease and joy for Tukwila children.
Why help?

This is your chance to help Tukwila families in need as we enter the winter season.
This program relies on $40,000 (in gifts and cash for care packages) to help 175 families and 350 kids in Tukwila this December.
Special toys, cozy items, hygiene essentials, and gift cards to ensure a healthy, happy winter.

Last year this program helped over 300 children. This year let’s help even more children! Together, WE can support this important giving program. This is how you can help Tukwila children:

Host:
Host a personalized event. Download our Spirit of Giving Poster and Spirit of Giving Flyer.

Cozy Item Drive (blankets, mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, and socks)
Board Game Drive
Gift Card Drive
Toy Drive

DONATE & SAVE TIME! Visit our AMAZON WISH LIST

Donate:
Donate new, unwrapped items at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South.

Grocery Gift Cards
Cozy Items (blankets, mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, and socks)
Hygiene Items
Toys and Board Games
Gift Cards for Teens

Monetary Donations:
Monetary donations can be made through the Rotary Club of SeaTac–Tukwila’s Venmo account below and allow us to customize family care packages.

@SeaTacTukwilaRotary

Please make all donations on or before December 2. Thank you for your generosity!
For More Information: call 206-767-2342 or email Giving@TukwilaWA.gov

Thank you to our generous partner in the 2022 Spirit of Giving, Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila

America Recycles Day
2022-11-15 07:00 - 18:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
November 15th is America Recycles Day – Keep America Beautiful Program
This is a great time to be sure you are a “Recycling Expert” on what can go in your regular recycling cart, as well as local locations where you can recycle specialty items. Here are quick resources to help you “Recycle Right.”

· Current list of recyclables for your cart: Take a moment to review the current list of what can be placed in your recycling cart. Remember, items should be empty, dry, and loose. Please do not bag recyclables. Learn more at: Wmnorthwest.com/Tukwila

· Tukwila specific events and announcements: Visit Tukwilawa.gov and search for “Recycling” to find out about current events.

· Where to take unusual items: King County’s “What Do I Do With” website provides a listing of where to take unusual items including batteries, carpet and mattresses for disposal or recycling.

· Where to take hazardous materials that are banned from the garbage: For help with identifying which items are hazardous and what to do with them, visit: https://kingcountyhazwastewa.gov. Drop off is easy and free. Remember never mix products. Bring them in their original bottles to the South Seattle site at 8100 2nd Ave. South in Seattle. They are open Thursday- Saturday 9AM-4:30PM.

· Specialty recycling sites: The following sites are for specific products.
· Paint recycling: paintcare.org
· Medicine take back: med-project.org
· Plastic bags: plasticfilmrecycling.org
· Styrofoam recycling: styrorecycle.org

· Information on America Recycles Day

ANEW Construction Career Fair
2022-11-17 16:00 - 18:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
You’re invited to attend ANEW’s Construction Career Fair! Bring your resume and meet with local unions and contractors to launch your career in the construction industry.
Come network with local contractors & apprenticeships like Venture General Contracting, Korsmo Construction, Cornerstone General Contractors, Inc., Miles Sand & Gravel, IUPAT District Council 5, Sphere Solar Energy, Puget Sound Electrical Apprenticeship, Boone Electric, Prime Electric, Laborers Local 242, Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Seattle City Light and more!

ANEW Training Center
18338 Andover Park W

Click here to register.

Green Tukwila Day
2022-11-19 10:00 - 13:00
GREEN TUKWILA PARTNERSHIP is restoring 138 acres of forest and open green spaces over the next 20 years. The only way to accomplish this goal is with the support of partners and volunteers. Thank you for being a part of the solution!

Green Tukwila is following Public Health Guidelines to keep volunteers and staff safe during work parties.
Join friends, neighbors, and bring your families outside to learn about trees, shrubs, invasive plants, how to use tools, and much more. Work parties are being planned for community members and businesses to care for precious urban forests and to ensure healthy, safe, and beautiful public spaces to enjoy in the future.

Duwamish Hill Preserve

Green Tukwila Day – Planting & Live Music
Saturday, November 19, 10-1 pm
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP

Do you want FREE TREES? We are giving away trees to Tukwila residents to help increase tree canopy here in Tukwila. Apply before October 31st to pick up your tree(s) at Green Tukwila Day on November 19th at the Duwamish Hill Preserve. We have 6 species of tree available, learn about the trees and apply at – https://www.tukwilawa.gov/tree-giveaway

Don’t miss out! Join our email list and learn about upcoming events.

Contact us: email Olena.Perry@TukwilaWA.gov or call 206-768-2822

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Restoration at Riverton Park

Invasive plant removal: Wednesday, October 12, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Native planting: Wednesday, November 9, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Invasive plant removal: Wednesday, December 14th, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE
