City of Tukwila

Give Blood to Save 3 Lives
2024-09-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bloodworks Donation Center, 660 SW 39TH ST #100, Renton
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)

You can also donate umbilical cord blood after the birth of your baby to save a life.
Click here for information.

Museum of Flight - Free Admission 5pm-9pm
2024-09-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
On the first Thursday of each month, the Museum stays open late – and admission is FREE.
Enjoy the Museum’s Great Gallery, Personal Courage Wing, Simonyi Space Gallery, Aviation Pavilion and more from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Museum Store and Café also remain open for extended hours.
Each month, we host local aerospace and technology organizations to:

Share their resources and services
Showcase their cutting edge technologies and 21st century skills
Provide innovative and interactive hands-on experiences.

In addition, we offer opportunities for visitors and families to engage with:

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Experience aerospace topics in fun and surprising ways with our popular family workshops.

Reservations are not required. Arrive anytime* between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. *If you arrive before 5:00 PM, you will need to purchase admission.

Delta Air Lines is the 2024 Sponsor of Free First Thursdays

Spirit of Giving Campaign - Donate to Help Tukwila Families Experiencing Homelessness
2024-09-08 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-09-15 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-09-22 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-09-29 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-10-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Tukwila Parks & Recreation has joined forces with the Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila for the 2024 Spirit of Giving Campaign. Your monetary donations and/or donations of toys, cozy items, hygiene essentials and gift cards will help ensure a healthy, happy winter for Tukwila families experiencing homelessness.
Last year we helped 430 children and their families with $38,000 in donations from generous community partners like you! This year, we expect the need to continue to grow, and that’s why we need your help!
PLEASE MAKE ALL DONATIONS ON OR BEFORE DEC 1. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
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HOW CAN YOU HELP?
✔️HOST a personalized event, such as Cozy Item Drive: blankets, mittens, gloves, hats, scarves and socks.
✔️DONATE new, unwrapped items at the Tukwila Community Center, such as grocery gift cards, Cozy Items (see above), hygiene items, toys and board games, and gift cards for teens.
✔️MONETARY DONATIONS can be made through the Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila and allow us to customize family care packages. (EIN 27-4432912)

CHECKS – make payable to SOUTHCENTER ROTARY FOUNDATION, PO Box 88744, Tukwila WA 98138.
VENMO – @SeaTacTukwilaRotaryFoundation

For more information, visit TukwilaWA.gov/Giving or call 206-768-2822 or email Parks & Recreation.

Community Transportation Navigator Event - Free Orca Card
2024-09-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Hopelink’s Community Transportation Navigator will share information about the region’s transportation option and affordable ways to get around. Learn about trip planning and reduced fare programs in South King County.
FREE Orca Cards for adults and youth for those who participate in a brief survey. Adults will need to bring their current orca card to get the free reward load.

Drop in. Registration not required.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request.
Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event.
Event information here: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/wp-admin/post-new.php?post_type=tribe_events

Free Employment Services and Skills Training Programs
2024-09-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-09 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

Free Hazardous Waste Disposal 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - 14300 1st Ave S, Burien
2024-09-13 10:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00
Bring your old batteries, paint, and other unwanted hazardous products.

King County Wastemobile hazardous waste collection service will be cruising throughout King County, making it easy and safe for you to drop off household hazardous waste for free.
What can you bring?
Some of the common items we collect at these events include:

Batteries
Oil-based paint
Antifreeze
Pesticides

Many other hazardous items can also be safely disposed of at no cost. Check the full list of accepted items and quantity limits for residents and eligible businesses.
Before you go, a little preparation will make the experience safe and efficient for you and staff:

Don’t mix products.
Keep products in their original containers.
Label products that are not in their original containers.
Secure products to prevent spills or leaks.
Store hazardous products in your vehicle’s trunk, truck bed, or trailer, separate from items you want to keep.
Stay in your vehicle and follow on-site staff directions during your Wastemobile visit.

For additional information about a Wastemobile event near you, call the Haz Waste Helpline at 206-296-4692 or email haz.waste@kingcounty.gov.

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HOURS – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

July 19, 20, 21
Des Moines
Midway Elementary School
22447 24th Ave S, Des Moines 98198

September 13, 14, 15
Burien
Fred Meyer
14300 1st Ave S., Burien 98168

October 11, 12, 13
Renton
McLendon Hardware
440 Rainier Ave, Renton, WA 98057

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The 2024 traveling Wastemobile operates from February to October each year. Click here to view the full schedule and up-to-date information on Wastemobile events.

Community Resource Fair
2024-09-14 11:30 - 14:30 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Serves community members in need of support. Social service providers will be available to help connect attendees with resources such as health care, education, legal clinics and more. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request.
Tukwila Library
14380 Tukwila Int’l Blvd
Click here for information.

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.

FREE Community Play Day
2024-09-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Welcome to the KC Play Equity FREE Community Play Day at the Tukwila Community Center! Get ready for a day filled with fun activities for all ages. Join us at the TCC for a day of sports, games, music, food, and more. We are inviting sports programs and other activities from around the county to host a day of play. Youth will have the opportunity to try all different kinds of sports and activities. From basketball, to pickleball, to nature walks!

The Tukwila Community Center is the perfect venue for this event. Located on 42nd Avenue South in Tukwila, WA, it’s easily accessible and spacious enough to accommodate all the fun. So mark your calendar and get ready to have a fantastic time.

Let’s come together as a community and enjoy a day of play and laughter. Don’t miss out on this exciting event – mark your calendars now! This Event is brought to you by the King County Play Equity Coalition and Tukwila Parks and Recreation.

FREE Lunch included!

RSVP Here! https://www.eventbrite.com/…/free-community-play-day…

Email monika@kcplayequity.org for Sponsorship Information or to become a Partner.

Neighborhood Legal Clinics Info Session
2024-09-16 10:30 - 13:00 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Have a civil legal issue? Stop by to learn about King County Bar Association’s free Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) program. NLC staff will provide information about the program and may conduct intake screenings and appointment scheduling for prospective clients.
Can’t make it? Check the KCLS calendar for alternate dates or visit the NLC website for more information about the program and to apply online.
Please note, the NLC program offers limited legal advice only (no ongoing representation). This is an informational event about the program, NOT a walk-in legal clinic. Staff cannot give you legal advice at this event.
Ages 18 and older.
First come, first served.
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.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
2024-09-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Westfield Southcenter Mall
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Westfield Southcenter

Date & Time: September 20th, 4:00 PM
Location: South Entry by Duke’s Seafood
Join us at Westfield Southcenter as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an unforgettable event filled with vibrant culture, delicious flavors, and lively entertainment!
Event Highlights:

Food Samples: Savor a taste of authentic Hispanic cuisine with a variety of delicious food samples.
Live Entertainment: Enjoy live performances showcasing the rich traditions of Hispanic music and dance, bringing the rhythms and spirit of the culture to life.
Spin and Win Prizes: Try your luck at our Spin and Win wheel for a chance to win exciting prizes!

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details about this exciting celebration of Hispanic culture and community. Don’t miss out on this festive afternoon of fun, flavor, and festivities!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2024-09-28
Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) Trash Pick Up Day
For location or information contact Sharon Mann at 206-200-3616.

Free State Parks Day
2024-09-28 06:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-10 06:00 - 21:00
Washington State Parks and the Washington Departments of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) and Natural Resources (DNR) offer several “free days” when a Discover Pass is not required to visit these lands.
Following are the 2024 Free Days

Jan. 1 — First Day Hikes; New Year’s Day
Jan. 15 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
March 9 — Billy Frank Junior’s Birthday
March 19 — State Parks’ 111th Birthday
April 22 — Earth Day
June 8 — National Get Outdoors Day
June 9 — Free Fishing Day
June 19 — Juneteenth
Sept. 28 — National Public Lands Day
Oct. 10 — World Mental Health Day
Nov. 11 — Veterans Day
Nov. 29 — Autumn Day

** Free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities). Free days are valid at state parks and Washington State Departments of Natural Resources and Fish & Wildlife lands. Sno-Park permits are still required on free days at designated Sno-Parks during the winter season.

Week Without Driving Challenge from Sep 30 through Oct 6
2024-09-30 00:00 - 2024-10-06 23:59
If you can drive or afford a car, you may not understand what it’s like to rely on walking, rolling, transit and asking for rides. But for nearly a third of people living in the United States – people with disabilities, young people, seniors and people who can’t afford cars or gas – this is our every day.
The Week Without Driving challenge has been created so that those who have the option to drive can learn firsthand about the barriers and challenges that nondrivers face and work with nondrivers to create more accessible communities for all.

CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE

HOW DOES THE CHALLENGE WORK?

✔️Every Trip Counts
You can get around however you want, but the challenge is not to drive yourself in any car. This applies to all your activities — not just your work commute. If you normally transport other family members or friends, it applies to those trips too.

✔️Asking or Paying for Rides
You can ask someone else to drive you, but make a note of how much you “owe” this person in their time, and if you felt obligated to support them in other ways (ie, doing all the dishes). You can ride hail or taxis if they exist where you need to go, but again, think about how the cost could impact your decision to take this trip if this was regularly your only option.

✔️Who Has Choices, What Are Your Choices?
This isn’t a disability simulation or a test of how easily you can find alternatives. We know that it is far easier to give up your keys if you can afford to live in a walkable area well served by transit, or can outsource your driving and other transport and delivery needs to other people.

✔️It’s Okay to Drive – But Reflect What That Means for Nondrivers
Having to drive during the challenge does not signify failure. Sometimes the best reflection comes when someone participating in the challenge has to drive. The point is to consider how someone without that option would have coped, and what choices they might have made.

Switch Your Trips Challenge & Win Nice Prizes
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-31
Switch Your Trips begins October 1st and runs til October 31st
Leave the car at home during October and reap the benefits of trying other modes of transportation. Participants who log at least 10 sustainable trips will be entered to win prizes, including an e-bike!
Sustainable trips include carpool, Vanpool, bus, train, light rail, foot ferry, bicycle, walking, rolling, or a combination. Follow Switch Your Trips at facebook.com/SwitchYourTripsWA and instagram.com/switchyourtripswa.
Learn more at https://switchyourtrips.com/
Log My Trips at – https://switchyourtrips.com/log-my-trips/ Please note, if you live or work in Pierce County, you will need to log your hours here https://ridetogetherpierce.com/
FAQs – https://switchyourtrips.com/faqs/

Rainier Symphony Concert
2024-10-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Foster High’s Performing Arts Center, 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, 98188
Season 2024/2025 Program for Rainier Symphony
** Buy tickets here – https://www.rainiersymphony.org/tickets.shtml **

Classics Concert
Saturday, October 5 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 6 – 3:00 pm

Gioachino Rossini
L’italiana in Algeri

Richard Wagner
Siegfried Idyll

Ludwig von Beethoven
Symphony No. 7

Classics Concert
Saturday, November 16 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 17 – 3:00 pm

Robert Schumann
Manfred Overture

Richard Strauss
Song Cycles

Edward Elgar
Cello Concerto

Hector Berlioz
La Captive

Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 14 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 15 – 3:00 pm
Celebrate the season with traditional holiday favorites and carols the entire family is sure to enjoy!

Classics Concert
Saturday, February 22 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 23 – 3:00 pm

Giuseppe Verdi
La Forza del Destino

Henri Tomasi
Trombone Concerto

Florence Price
Symphony No. 1

Classics Concert
Saturday, April 12 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 13 – 3:00 pm

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Suite from Mlada

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Idyll for Orchestra

Sergei Prokofiev
Symphony No. 5

Symphonic Pops!
Saturday, May 31 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 1 – 3:00 pm

John Williams arr. Custer
Highlights from Jurassic Park

Hans Zimmer, arr. Wasson
Music from Gladiator

Danny Elfman, arr. Wasson
Spiderman

John Williams
Star Wars Suite

Support Rainier Symphony

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

Adopt a Dog or Cat Deals this Month
2024-10-08 12:00 - 17:00 | King County Pet Adoption Center, 21615 64th Ave S, Kent, United States
All this month, you can adopt a dog for just $50, plus a pet license fee where applicable.

All pets from RASKC have had an initial veterinary exam, are up to date on their vaccinations, have been spayed or neutered, and are microchipped. Adopters get 30 days of opt-in pet health insurance through Trupanion, among other benefits. Dog adoptions come with a lifetime discount on online training from GoodPup.

If a cat tickles your fancy, they’re available to adopt for a fee of just $30, and kittens are $100.

Adoption fees for pets like rabbits and other small mammals vary based on breed and age.

The King County Pet Adoption Center
21615 64th Ave S, Kent

12 pm to 5 pm Monday – Friday
12 pm – 4 pm Saturday & Sunday

See all the pets available for adoption at kingcounty.gov/AdoptAPet

Free Hazardous Waste Disposal
2024-10-11 08:00 - 2024-10-14 17:00
