Thanksgiving Luncheon for Seniors
2023-11-21 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Free Thanksgiving Lunch for Tukwila seniors ages 50 and older. This annual lunch event will be held at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, 16500 Southcenter Parkway.
Register here: https://tukwilaparks.perfectmind.com/23426/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=88ca2686-6de3-43dc-936b-62f9f1c9d180

Allentown Truck Re-Route Community Meeting
2023-11-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
For more information, visit https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/public-works/construction-projects-and-transportation-impacts/allentown-truck-reroute-project/

Day After Thanksgiving - City Offices and Community Center Closed
2023-11-24 08:00 - 17:00 | WA

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2023-11-25, 2023-12-30, 2024-01-27 | WA
Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) Trash Pick Up Day
For location or information contact Sharon Mann at 206-200-3616.

Give Blood to Save 3 Lives
2023-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

BLOODWORKS DONATION CENTER
660 SW 39TH ST #100, RENTON (1 block from IKEA)

Whole Blood and Apheresis Donation Hours
Monday: 8am to 4pm
Tuesday: 11am to 7pm
Wednesday: 10am to 6pm
Thursday: 8am to 4pm
Friday: 8am to 4pm
Saturday: 8am to 4pm
Sunday: 8am to 4pm

Heal Our Habitat at Codiga Park
2023-12-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Codiga Park, 12535 50th Pl S, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Join Earth Corps volunteers and Tukwila staff to take care of Codiga Park twice a month during the weekdays. The group focuses on creating a beautiful and thriving natural area along the river.
Click here to register.

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!

Aeronautical Science Pathway Program for High School Students
2023-12-05 18:15 - 19:45, 2024-01-23 18:15 - 19:45 | Virtual/Online, 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 Museum of Flight for a presentation and Q&A about how you can join the 2024-2025 ASP class to jumpstart your career in aviation.
Free Info Nights occur monthly and rotate between in-person and virtual. Our upcoming Info Nights are scheduled for:

December 5, 2023
January 23, 2024
February 27, 2024

Info Night Details:
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Time: 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM PT
Location: Virtual
RSVP is required.
Please RSVP by completing our Student Inquiry Form below.
Student Inquiry Form
*ASP Info Night attendance is required for ASP enrollment

12 Days of Goodness with the Seahawks
2023-12-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
This free event is for Veterans in Tukwila ages 50 and older. Seahawks Alumni and coaches honor our Vets.
Click here to register: https://tukwilaparks.perfectmind.com/23426/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=715940f0-88d0-4c38-affc-627e9df6fad4

Battle of the Badges Holiday Lighting Competition
2023-12-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton
Tukwila PD and 26 other agencies will decorate department vehicles and pass out swag to all who swing by! Be sure to vote!
** Non-perishable food will be collected for the food bank. **
Experience the holiday spirit as Public Safety personnel from across the region transform their vehicles or 10×10 canopies into festive displays. Battle of the Badges is free and will be held on Friday, December 8, from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Renton Community Center Parking Lot. Once you have gone through the drive through, be sure to vote for your favorite. Judging criteria include the use of lights, overall design, and holiday spirit.
For more information on the event, please visit https://www.rentonwa.gov/workspaces/one.asp

Plant and Mulch at Cottonwood Corner
2023-12-14 11:00 - 14:00 | WA
Join the community to get the last young native plants in the ground for 2023. Local forest steward Heidi Watters will lead and teach the community the basics of how to plant and why it is so important to have healthy urban forests.
All tools and training provided.
Open to the public
All ages OK
3 out of 20 participants registered.

What to Bring
Bring a full water bottle, snacks for yourself, weather-appropriate clothes, and closed-toed shoes. If you have garden gloves, please bring them.

Where to Meet
Riverton Creek – 37th Ave S and S 128th St., Tukwila, WA 98188
The site is a corner lot, gather by the JOBOX down in the site with the circle of log rounds.

Where to Park
Lots of street parking in the neighborhood and around the site.

RESTORATION AT RIVERTON PARK WORK PARTIES:
Work parties are led by Park Staff and resident Forest Steward, Debbie G. on the second Wednesday of the month.

Dec 13 11:30 am – 1:30 pm CLICK HERE

If you are unable to find the location, please reach out to the Tukwila Community Center at (206) 768-2822 or stop by: 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
To cancel, or have questions please reach out to Olena.Perry@Tukwilawa.gov.

Rainier Symphony Concert
2023-12-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-12-17 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.

Tukwila City Hall Pop-Up Blood Drive
2023-12-20 10:00 - 16:00 | City Hall – Council Chamber, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
To make an appointment, visit: https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/71618

King Conservation District Election - Vote now thru Feb 13
2024-01-23 - 2024-02-13 | Virtual/Online, United States
VOTE ONLINE NOW THROUGH FEB 13!
Three candidates are vying for the 2024 KCD Board Supervisor spot. KCD provides conservation services across King County that promote cleaner water, increased tree canopy, and stronger local food systems that benefit us all. Board Supervisors are elected positions that direct our work and determine our natural resource priorities.
You can help steer KCD’s work by voting in the 2024 KCD Board of Supervisors Election.
Make sure to head to kingcd.org between January 23 and February 13 to access your ballot through our online portal, cast your vote, and help steer the district’s future.
KCD Supervisor Elections and Appointments

King County SaFE Equity Work Group - Application due by Feb 16
2024-01-31 00:00 - 23:30, 2024-02-16 00:00 - 17:00 | Virtual/Online, United States
Youth voices needed: become a member of the SaFE Equity Work Group
King County Metro is looking for young people from ages 15-19 to help shape the future of transit safety in King County. Metro’s Safety, Security, and Fare Enforcement (SaFE) Initiative wants to ensure the voices of youth are part of our SaFE Equity Workgroup, the panel that works with Metro to plan, prioritize, and evaluate projects to improve transit safety. The Equity Workgroup wants to add 3-4 young people to the group.
Members of the SaFE Equity Workgroup are paid for their participation, a stipend of $75 for each hour attending meetings and other events. The SaFE Equity Workgroup meets virtually on the third Monday of each month, from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Youth workgroup members will be invited to attend regular workgroup meetings and additional youth cohort meetings 1-2 times per month. Meetings will be scheduled based on member availability.

Click here to apply: https://wp.me/p1GXf3-6OU

Open House - Comprehensive Plan
2024-02-01 16:30 - 20:00 | Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village, 14350 Tukwila International Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us for a Comprehensive Plan Community Open House! Pizza and light snacks provided!
Community Open House
Sullivan Center
14350 Tukwila International Blvd.
February 1, 2024, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Work on the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan is winding down. Your input is needed now, more than ever! Join us for a Community Open House on February 1, 2024 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm at the Sullivan Center (14350 Tukwila International Blvd). Pizza and light refreshments will be provided.
You are invited to provide comment on the Plan before it moves on to the Planning Commission for a Public Hearing in March 2024.
Please check out the Plan’s website to take a survey, read up on recent changes, and provide your input on the draft Plan. In recent months, the Planning Commission focus has been on issues of Housing, Natural Environment and Climate Change, Land Use, and Transportation. Please let us know what YOU think!
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HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
A full periodic review is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to revisit our community vision. As a Tukwila resident, your input is crucial to the success of this plan as it will shape our goals for years to come. Staff are starting to meet with community groups to hear their thoughts about the Plan, and we are finalizing the public participation plan.
If you have a group interested in hearing a presentation about the Comprehensive Planning process, contact Nancy Eklund at Nancy.Eklund@TukwilaWA.gov or (206) 433-7141. Click our Engagement Hub link to find out more about issues the Plan is addressing and how you can get involved (e.g., respond to a survey, attend an upcoming outreach event, provide your comments about a particular issue, etc.). Plus – you can email your questions and input to 2044CompPlan@TukwilaWA.gov!

Would your group or organization like a presentation about the Comprehensive Planning process?
Contact Nancy Eklund at Nancy.Eklund@TukwilaWA.gov or (206) 433-7141.

Crystal Springs Park Work Party
2024-02-06 10:30 - 14:00 | Crystal Springs Park, 15832 51st Ave S, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
What to Bring
Please dress in layers and in clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Closed-toed shoes, long sleeves, and pants are recommended. Bring a full water bottle and snacks. Don’t forget to bring your rain gear if rain is in the forecast.

Date & Time
February 6, 2024 10:30am – 2pm
REGISTER TO VOLUNTER: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/188/
Big Picture
email@noemail.com

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

Free Tax Help
2024-02-08 11:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-09 11:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-10 11:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-11 11:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-15 11:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-16 11:00 - 19:00 | Westfield Southcenter Mall
GET FREE TAX HELP IN-PERSON / ONLINE OR FILE YOUR OWN TAXES
Free tax filing assistance if you make less than $80,000 a year (or $96,000 for non-single filers).
In-person locations will run through Apr 21. Please arrive no later than 45 minutes BEFORE closing time. First come, first serve.
SOUTHCENTER MALL (NEAR SEARS)
THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Want Quicker Assistance?
If you’re able to, please print and fill out this form. This link will take you away from uwkc.org and bring it with you.
Need this form in a language other than English? Click here for other languages
Click here for information.
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FOR VIRTUAL TAX ASSISTANCE: https://www.uwkc.org/need-help/tax-help/#virtualTax
TO FILE YOUR OWN TAXES FOR FREE! https://www.uwkc.org/need-help/tax-help/#fileFree

Valentine's Pop-Up Market Event
2024-02-11 12:00 - 18:00 | Foster High School, 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, 98188
Join the Seattle Boss Market’s Valentines Pop Up Market at Foster High School this Sunday, February 11th from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm!
With over 20 vendors, delicious food, music, games, free yoga, and more, it’s an event you won’t want to miss!
Indoor and outdoor activities await, including special participation from a couple of our talented students! See you there!

Metro's Access Paratransit Advisory Committee - Apply by Feb 11
2024-02-11 17:00 | Virtual/Online, United States
King County Metro’s Access Paratransit Advisory Committee (APAC) advises Metro, the King County Executive, and King County Council on transit issues and policy matters related to providing equal access to public transportation for persons with disabilities.

APAC is made up of members throughout the county who are Access riders, family members of Access riders, representatives of organizations that provide services to Access riders and representatives of organizations that support Access riders who speak English as a second language.
In 2023, APAC gave guidance to Metro that helped improve on-time performance of Access vehicles, assisted in broadening the community reach and engagement for Metro’s ADA Transition Plan (a plan to removing barriers and improving access for everyone that is required through the American’s with Disability Act), advised on an innovative new same-day service and given ongoing feedback to Metro staff on improving Access Transportation for all riders.
The Access Paratransit Advisory Committee (APAC) is actively recruiting new members from county council districts 2, 3, and 6.
If you live in the following King County Council Districts, are an Access rider or meet any of the listed criteria from above and want to share your expertise, community connections, background and experience, please apply. Open recruitment is currently happening for the following council districts:

King County Council District 2 which includes:

Renton, Tukwila, parts of Unincorporated King County and central/South Seattle

King County Council District 3

Bothell, Carnation, Duvall, Issaquah, North Bend, Redmond, Sammamish, Skykomish, Snoqualmie, Woodinville, and Northeast Unincorporated King County

King County Council District 6

Beaux Art Village, Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Kirkland, Medina, Mercer Island, Redmond, Yarrow Point, and parts of Unincorporated KC

Applications will be open until February 11, 2024. The APAC website has the information you need to submit an application.

Seattle / King County Clinic - FREE Dental, Vision & Medical Care
2024-02-15 05:30 - 2024-02-18 18:00 | Seattle Center – Fisher Pavilion, 2nd Avenue North and Thomas Street, Seattle, United States
First come, first served. Come prepared for a long day with food, comfortable clothing and any daily medications. ID or proof of immigration status is not required. Interpreters are available. Limited tickets distributed at 5:30 AM!
Feb 15 – 18
5:30 AM – 6 PM
Fisher Pavilion – Seattle Center
Corner of 2nd Ave N & Lenny Wilkens Way, Seattle
Click here for information.
** Sponsored by Seattle Center Foundation.
Click here for other free and affordable resources near you.
