City of Tukwila

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2019-09-28, 2019-10-26, 2019-11-30 | 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.

Socktober Sock Drive Month
2019-10-01 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Community Sock Drive for October!
Many people are surprised to hear that socks are the least-donated clothing items and yet the most in-demand for needy locals. Help keep toes warm for Tukwila residents by brining new socks, any size to the Tukwila Community Center during the month of October. All donated socks will be given during the month of October. All donated socks will be given out during Spirit of Giving.

Bloodworks Blood Drive
2019-10-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | National Cremations Society, 672 Strander Blvd, Tukwila, WA, United States
Please sign up with Justine White at Justine.White@Sci-us.com or call 425-277-1192.
Walk-ins welcome around scheduled donors. Guests are welcome inside for food, drinks, music and a chance to win a raffle prize!

DON’T FORGET:
Eat something substantial (before and after you donate), stay hydrated and bring your photo ID or donor card.

Passport Acceptance Fair
2019-10-05 08:30 - 15:30 | King County Black River Community Service Center, 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA, United States
Need to apply for your passport?
King County Community Service Center will be accepting passport applications. Walk-ins only.
See link for applications, fee chart, and additional information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/passports/special-passport-acceptance-fairs.html
If you are eligible to renew your passport, you should renew by mail.

Green Tukwila Day & Work Party
2019-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Park, 15460 65th Avenue South, Tukwila, 98188
2019 Green Tukwila Day, Live Music, Plantings and More!
Description

Help us celebrate our 3rd annual Green Tukwila Day! The Green Tukwila Partnership works to restore Tukwila’s parks and urban forests for future generations – and we need your help! Volunteers will prepare Tukwila Park for the fall planting season by removing Himalayan blackberry and English ivy. All community members are welcome, and no experience is necessary! The event is family friendly and open to all ages. Come see what a difference a committed group of volunteers can make in your community!
See link to sign-up: https://volunteer.uwkc.org/need/detail/?need_id=415333
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, we will need to have a Youth Waiver Form.
Green Tukwila will email the week before with youth waiver forms, directions and information for the event.

Additional Details

Is Family Friendly

Register by Sep 30, 2019

Is Outdoors

Inclement Weather Plan: This event is Rain or Shine

Is Wheelchair Accessible

BECU Shred & e-Cycle Event for Members
2019-10-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Boeing Employees Credit Union – Tukwila Financial Center, 127700 Gateway Drive, Tukwila, 98188
FOR BECU MEMBERS ONLY:
Shred up to 3 grocery bags or 2 banker boxes. e-Cycle TVs, CPUs, monitors, laptops and cell phones. Shred until the trucks are full.
** Bring non-perishable goods to donate to local food banks and help us do some good. **

Pay nothing
It’s free to shred up to three grocery bags or two banker boxes full of paper (limits strictly enforced) and recycling of TVs, CPUs, computer monitors, laptops, and cell phones. There may be a small fee to recycle any other items.
Additional Details
BECU employees will be on-site to help members shred and eCycle. 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 in Western Washington and eCycle in Spokane.
Donate your used bike:
Exclusive to our Tukwila Financial Center location, Bike Works, a local nonprofit and bike shop dedicated to making cycling accessible and affordable to all, will be collecting used bicycles. Bring your bike to the Tukwila donation site and help make a difference to a child or adult in need of two wheels.

Rainier Symphony
2019-10-19 - 2019-10-20 | Foster High’s Performing Arts Center, 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, 98188
“The Sum of All Parts” concert with Rainier Symphony. An artistically distinguished 75-member community orchestra founded in 1981.
Concert series supported by Tukwila Arts Commission and King County 4Culture.
OCT 19 @ 7:30 PM
OCT 20 @ 3:00 PM

$20 Adult
$14 Senior / Student
Free for Children 12 & Under

Group discounts are available for purchases of 10 or more tickets. Get 5 tickets for the price of 4 by purchasing a Season Ticket Package.
For more information, call 206-781-5618. www.RainierSymphony.org

FREE Clean Up and Recycling Event
2019-10-19 08:30 - 15:30 | WA, United States
In partnership with Waste Management, the City of Tukwila’s Clean Up Event allows residents to dispose of electronic waste, scrap metal, large appliances, furniture, cardboard boxes and yard waste. Collections will be held at these 2 locations:
CHURCH BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD
3455 South 148th St

TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
12424 42nd Ave S

See flyer for more information on acceptable items: 2019-10-19 – Event – FREE Clean Up and Recycling
Contact Waste Management at 1-855-885-9452 for information on recycling services, collection schedule and complete collection guidelines.

Duwamish Alive! Work Parties
2019-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | WA, United States
What can I do to help save our salmon and orca? This is a question we should be considering, especially now during the fall season and the return of spawning salmon in our river and its streams . Recent media stories have highlighted the plight of our Southern Resident orcas and describe how they are struggling to survive. Understanding how our collective actions and efforts are connected to the health of these whales, the salmon they depend on and the ecosystems that support all of us – its important to remain focused and hopeful for the future. YOU CAN HELP by joining us for Duwamish Alive! to improve critical salmon habitat within the Green-Duwamish River watershed that salmon depend upon. We will be working at many sites within the watershed, planting native plants, removing invasive weeds and trash along with mulching. Register with one of our partners for a day of fun, action and learning.

Choose your site and register to volunteer with the following partners:

Cecil Moses Park, Tukwila with King County Parks
Duwamish Hill Preserve, Tukwila with Forterra
Duwamish Hill Green Line, Tukwila, with Seattle City Light. For registration, email heidi.asplund@seattle.gov
Duwamish Hill Green Line Nursery, Tukwila with Seattle City Light. For registration, email heidi.asplund@seattle.gov
Duwamish Shoreline Challenge, Tukwila with Forterra

We will be continuing restoration efforts by removing harmful, invasive weeds that threaten the health of our urban forest! This is a great way to give back to your local community, and also is an awesome opportunity to meet some new faces, to get your hands dirty, and to get outside and connect with the Green-Duwamish River!
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!
What to bring: Please dress for the weather because we will be working rain or shine! Boots or comfortable athletic shoes, work clothes, appropriate layers for rain and sun. Volunteers should also bring a refillable water bottle.

Halloween Carnival
2019-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Bring your friends, dress up in your best costume and join the fun!
$2 per child OR free admission with a pair of socks per person to help support our Spirit of Giving program!

Community Center Work Party
2019-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join EarthCorps and the City of Tukwila as we work to improve the Duwamish River near the Tukwila Community Center. 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!
Numbers of volunteer positions available: 35
To volunteer, please sign-up here: https://www.tfaforms.com/447008?VolJobID=a0D8000000ovEGdEAM&VolShiftID=a0E1E00000Pvr3hUAB

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.

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 long-term 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!
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.)

Transportation Drop-In
2019-11-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Talk to representatives from King County Metro Neighborhood Pop-Up, King County Public Health’s Access and Outreach, South King County Transportation Options and Hopelink will provide information on a variety of sustainable transit options, including ORCA cards, walking and bicycling routes, shuttle services and more.

Tukwila Library
14380 Tukwila International Blvd

Offered on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.
For more information, visit TukwilaWA.gov/SKCTrips or contact Chris Andree, Sustainable Transportation Outreach Coordinator, at 206-433-7140 or Christopher.Andree@TukwilaWA.gov.

Tukwila Pantry Fundraiser
2019-11-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Join to taste local brews and support the work of the Tukwila Pantry as it makes sure everyone in our community has enough to eat. There will be a silent auction, and serving Odin Micro Brews and finger foods. Hosted by Riverton Park United Methodist Church.
Speaker: Flip Herndon
Entertainment: Joseph Williams
$25 per person
Purchase tickets here: https://www.facebook.com/events/445593399388909/

Crystal Springs Park Work Party
2019-11-09 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 help restore this park to healthy forest!
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 volunteer@forterra.org!

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.
To find more restoration events in Tukwila, you can click here

New Fire Engines Push-In Ceremonies
2019-11-13 13:30 - 15:30 | WA, United States
Tukwila Fire Department will be celebrating 2 brand new fire engines going in service at 2 Tukwila Fire Stations.
All are welcome to join and will even get an opportunity to help wash the rigs and prepare them to go into service for the first time. Hope to see you there!

Fire Station 51 @ 1:30 pm
444 Andover Park East

Fire Station 52 @ 2:30 pm
5900 South 147th Street

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Community Gathering
2019-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village, 14350 Tukwila International Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
What are your priorities for parks and recreation?
The City has been listening to community interests and ideas to improve your parks and recreation system and needs your help to tell us what should happen next.
The event will feature an informational presentation followed by a fun and interactive small group activity to help prioritize future improvements to parks and recreation. No preparation is needed and all materials will be provided.
This is a family friendly event and light refreshments will be provided. Translation services available upon request.

PROS (PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE) PLAN
Every six years Tukwila Parks and Recreation completes a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. The plan is developed to guide the City’s decisions for investments, and ongoing maintenance and management. The plan also includes actionable solutions for capital facilities, programs, and services that will advance the community’s vision and goals for Parks and Recreation.

Duwamish Hill Preserve Work Party
2019-11-16 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 Stuff the Bus Food Drive
2019-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | SAAR”S Super Saver Foods, 3725 South 144th Street, Tukwila, WA, United States
SnackPack’s Quarterly Food Drive at Saar’s Super Saver Foods. Shop and donate food items to feed homeless students in the Tukwila School District. Come and support both the non-profit SnackPack Program and your local business! Volunteers will be available to assist you on your shopping adventure.
Saar’s Super Saver Foods
3725 S 144th St

Volunteer sign up here: https://www.tuksnackpack.com/stuff-the-bus1.html

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

Please contact SnackPack to sign-up at 206-717-4709 or email tuksnackpack@gmail.com.

128th Street Parcel Work Party
2019-11-20 11:00 - 14:00 | WA, United States
Join the Homeschool Stewardship Squad, Forest Steward Heidi Watters and neighbors in restoring a local stream and wetland. This parcel needs your help with weed removal and stream restoration to enhance salmon habitat and create an outdoor natural play space. Did you know that every small stream in Tukwila is important for the health of salmon and orcas? Come find out how each weed you pull matters and what you can do at home to support native habitat.

37th Ave S and S 128th St

See link to sign-up: https://form.jotform.com/90925745040153

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, we will need to have a Youth Waiver Form. Green Tukwila will email the waiver the week before.
