Bike Everywhere Day at Bicentennial Park
2019-05-17 07:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bicentennial Park, 7200 Strander Boulevard, Tukwila, 98188
Happy Bike Month! It is a fine time to try out a leg of your commute on two wheels. The Tukwila Transportation Demand Management team invites you to celebrate Bike Everywhere Day in Bicentennial Park Friday, May 17th from 7:00am-10:00am.
Come get revved up with coffee, snacks and safety gear giveaways. You can practice loading your bike onto a King County Metro Bus in a controlled environment and find resources to make biking an achievable choice.

View the map of May 17th Celebration Stations for your morning and evening commute.
Check out riding safety tips from Cascade Bicycle Coalition.
Join the Where There’s Tukwila There’s A Way City Team logging trips up for the Bike Everywhere Challenge throughout May.
If you log 3 bicycle trips on RideshareOnline.com in May, you can enter a $20 REI gift card contest!

Duwamish Hill Preserve Work Party
2019-05-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
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! Join the Friends of the Duwamish Hill to get outside and be a part of helping this amazing community park! All ages and abilities are welcome and no experience is necessary!
Learn More About the Duwamish Hill Preserve!
To sign up to volunteer, and for more information, please email volunteer@forterra.org
Location: Duwamish Hill Preserve

Learn More About the Duwamish Hill Preserve!
To sign up to volunteer, and for more information, please email volunteer@forterra.org.

Location: Duwamish Hill Preserve
What to bring: Come dressed for the weather (rain or shine) in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes (rubber boots, hiking/tennis shoes), long sleeves, long pants, warm layers and bring a rain jacket. We’ll have tools and gloves for you to use! Help reduce waste by bringing your own refillable water bottle if you have one.
All ages are welcome, but we encourage all volunteers under the age of 15 to be accompanied by an adult. If you are a volunteer under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian, please print and bring this Green Tukwila Youth Waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

SnackPack Oodles of Noodles Drive
2019-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | SAAR”S Super Saver Foods, 3725 South 144th Street, Tukwila, WA, United States
Many of our students and their families struggle to find enough to eat. That is especially true on weekends and over holidays.
Tukwila Weekend SnackPack Program sends a bag of seven weekend meals home with over 250 Tukwila School District students who are facing hunger and housing instability.
Saturday, May 18, 2019, 10:00 – 2:00 pm, with your help we will meet our “Oodles of Noodles Challenge” of collecting 5,000 Cup Noodles at
Saar’s Super Saver Foods
3725 S 144th St
Tukwila, WA 98168

VOLUNTEER AT THIS EVENT!

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

1st Shift of Volunteers – Please arrive at 9:45 am

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

2nd Shift of Volunteers – Please arrive at 11:45 am

2:00 PM

Clean Up and Unload Crew: Volunteers follow the bus to our storehouse to unload

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2019-05-25, 2019-06-29, 2019-07-27 | 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.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Dedication Ceremony
2019-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
For The Community – For The Veterans – For Their Honor
Join Museum of Flight on Saturday, May 25 over Memorial Day weekend for the momentous grand opening and dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park!

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park
Located behind the Aviation Pavilion
9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108

The new park will feature our B-52G Stratofortress, memorial statue and a tribute wall with personalized plaques from people honoring the veterans in their lives. The inspiring program begins at 11:00 AM and will include aircraft fly-overs, an Honor Guard presentation and a special pinning ceremony for Vietnam veterans in attendance to honor their service.
We’re offering FREE general admission to the Museum for Veterans (plus one adult and any children under 17) for Saturday (5/25), Sunday (5/26), and Monday (5/27) to celebrate this event.

See link to RSVP: http://www.museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Calendar-of-Events/4907/vietnam-veterans-memorial-park

Special Parking Information

Unable to attend?
Watch the Livestream

Ceremony Schedule:

10:20 AM – Cascade Warbirds Flyover

11:00 AM

Welcome, Matt Lorch, Q13 FOX Evening News

“National Anthem” w/ U.S. Flag raising
“Eternal Father” w/ Military Branch Flag raising
“Dvorak’s 9th Symphony, 2nd Movement” w/ POW/MIA Flag raising
EA-18 Growler Flyover, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island VAQ-135 “Black Ravens”

Invocation, Reverend Canon John Fergueson
Opening Remarks

Allan Ekberg, City of Tukwila Mayor
Lourdes “Alfie” Alvarado-Ramos, Washington State Director of Veteran Affairs
Matt Hayes, President and CEO, The Museum of Flight
Pam Valdez, Vice President of Air Force Services for Boeing Global Services
Jim Farmer, Museum of Flight Trustee, Vietnam War B-52 Pilot, and Project Welcome Home Chairman

Keynote Address, General Jim Mattis (Ret.) USMC & 26th Secretary of Defense
Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony, as part of the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Vietnam War, Matt Lorch, Q13 FOX Evening News
Huey and Cobra Helicopter Flyover, Northwest Helicopters

Music courtesy of the Boeing Employee Concert Band.

Tukwila Community Center Spray Park Opens
2019-05-27 10:00 - 20:00 | Tukwila Community Center Spray Park, 12424 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila, 98168
Cool down in the summertime at the Spray Park from May 27 through September 2.
FREE LUNCHES served Monday-Friday from 11am to 12pm!
For information, call the Community Center Front Desk at 206-768-2822.

Short Course on Affordable Housing
2019-05-29 17:30 - 20:30 | City Hall – Council Chamber, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Join the City Council and the Planning Commission for a “Special Short Course on Affordable Housing” in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. View the agenda here.

Walk-In Passport Application Event
2019-06-01 08:30 - 16:00 | King County Black River Community Service Center, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA, United States
NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED! Ample free parking and easy access.
King County Black River Community Service Center is in the same building as the King County Elections.
For more information, call 206-477-4881.

** Please note King County Black River Community Service Center provides walk-in passport application service Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

911 Citizens Academy
2019-06-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Valley Communications Center, 27519 108th Ave SE, Kent, WA, 98030, United States
08th
Valley Communications Center is holding their Community Information Day on June 1st. Have you ever wondered what happens when you dial 911? Are you interested in learning about your local 911 center? Meet the people behind the headsets.
Limited class size, so register now at http://valleycom.org
See link for more information: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1129416289364127744
Call 253-372-1555 if you have additional questions.

Crystal Springs Work Party
2019-06-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Crystal Springs Park, 15832 51st Ave S, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Crystal Springs Parks is a great community resource, but this neighborhood park has been overrun by aggressive weeds, which threaten the health of Tukwila’s urban forest. Join community members and neighbors to restore this park to healthy forest! We will be removing weeds like English Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry that smother the native plants and trees that make up a healthy Pacific Northwest ecosystem.
Everyone can help! All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. We provide all of the tools and training needed. So bring along your friends and family and get your hands dirty!
If you would like to RSVP for this event, email Ali at aerskine@forterra.org!
For November 9 event, email volunteer@forterra.org to RSVP.

Where: Crystal Springs Park (15832 51st Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98188)
What to Bring: Please bring a reusable water bottle wear sturdy close-toed shoes and weather appropriate layers that you don’t mind getting dirty- we will work rain or shine!
If you are a volunteer under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian, please print and bring this waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

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Free Teen Summer Kick-Off Festival
2019-06-26 11:30 - 15:30 | Foster High School Stadium, 4242 South 144th Street, Tukwila, 98168
Kick off the summer with a FREE party with GAMES, DJ and FOOD just for teens! A DJ will play the latest hits, we’ll have a 4-on-4 basketball tournament, pick up soccer games, open dodgeball games, volleyball, bouncers, vendors, henna tattoos, and much more! Come and join in the fun!
For more information, call Community Center Front Desk at 206-768-2822.

See You in the Park - Hazelnut Park Hootenanny
2019-06-26 17:30 - 19:30 | 14475 59th Ave S., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Bring your neighbors and friends for an evening of music with the HighBall Stringband, roasted corn (to the first 200 attendees), history, art, and a happening good time! Location: Hazelnut Park: 14475 59th Ave S., Tukwila, WA
For up to date event info., visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2769507606455973/

Free Summer Meals
2019-07-01 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
In cooperation with the City of Seattle, we are pleased to offer you FREE summer meals for ages 1 to 18 years. Lunches will be available to the first 100 participants each day. Lunches will be served during inclement weather.

TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
July 1 – Aug 24, Monday-Friday
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Lunch
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Snacks
12424 42nd Avenue South

CASCADE VIEW COMMUNITY PARK
July 1 – Aug 24, Monday-Friday
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Snacks
14211 37th Avenue South

For additional lunch program sites, visit resources.parenthelp123.org/services/summer-meals.

See You in the Park - Bicentennial Park Party
2019-07-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Bicentennial Park, 7200 Strander Boulevard, Tukwila, 98188
Walk, ride, or run into the park for music and a celebration along Green-Duwamish River Trail. Location: 6000 Christensen Rd.

Mural Painting Party
2019-07-19 10:00 - 16:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
COMMUNITY CALL to complete the backdrop for the upcoming mini murals. Tukwila Arts Commission are painting the pedestrian wall
between 13800 Tukwila International Boulevard and 13500 Tukwila International Boulevard.
Painters must be 14 years old or older. Adult must sign a waiver for underage participants. All supplies provided.
For additional information, contact olisa.enrico-johnson@TukwilaWA.gov or 425-272-5581.

See You in the Park - Bark in the Park
2019-07-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Crestview Park, 16200 42nd ave. s, Tukwila, 98188, United States
Bring your pooch and plan to have a hound-errific evening in one of Tukwila’s newest dog play areas. Location: 16200 42nd Ave. S.

International Food Truck Rally
2019-07-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Westfield Southcenter Mall
International Food Truck Rally presented by Westfield Southcenter. Grab some international eats from over 12 food trucks from Tukwila’s own CuliNex Kitchens. Admission is FREE and the event will be held in the east parking lot off Andover Park West near JCPenney.
See event: https://www.westfield.com/southcenter/events/all-events

Council Chat with Councilmember Idan
2019-08-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States

National Night Out Against Crime
2019-08-06 17:30 - 21:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
This is a night for America to stand together and promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity. National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight for a safer nation. On NNO, we invite neighborhoods citywide to join us and “give crime a going away party”.
Tukwila Police and Fire Departments as well as City Council Members and departmental representatives will visit your community neighborhoods.
Types of neighborhood events vary. Most neighborhoods plan a potluck bar-b-que to take advantage of the wide and wonderful ethnic food contributions Tukwila residents have to offer. Don’t limit your ideas! This is your time to bring your neighbors together for a fun evening.
Let’s make this the biggest Night Out Against Crime ever in Tukwila! Police and other City representatives will be available to visit your neighborhood event after 5:30 p.m.
