City of Tukwila

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

Aeronautical Science Pathway Program for High School Students
2024-01-23 18:15 - 19:45, 2024-02-27 18:15 - 19:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2024-01-27, 2024-02-24
Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) Trash Pick Up Day
For location or information contact Sharon Mann at 206-200-3616.

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, 2024-02-17 11:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-18 11:00 - 19:00 and 4 more dates | 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.

Community Resource Fair
2024-02-17 11:30 - 14:30 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Come for a resource fair serving community members in need of support. Social service providers will be available to help connect attendees with resources such as healthcare, education, legal clinics and more! Get help with a free phone and ORCA card.
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 more information: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65c649c5d20c652a4a0df5e2

Crystal Springs Park Work Party
2024-02-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Crystal Springs Park, 15832 51st Ave S, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Come plant with us! We’ll have approximately 60 plants to plant in areas that volunteers have removed introduced weeds like ivy and blackberry. Currently we are in a critical period where many of the old deciduous trees at Crystal Springs Park will reach the end of their natural lifetime in the next 10 years making this planting extra special.
Open to the public
All ages OK
0 out of 40 participants registered.
What to Bring
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty that cover your arms and legs and close-toed shoes. Bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. We will have gloves and tools for everyone.
Where to Meet
From the parking lot, there will be event signs directing people up the stairs into an open flat area perfect for meeting.
Where to Park
Crystal Springs Park parking lot

Date & Time
February 19, 2024 9am – 12pm
REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/196/
Daniel Hachet
dhachet@forterra.org

Rainier Symphony Concert
2024-02-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-02-25 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.

Training and Resource Fair
2024-02-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Port of Seattle, 17801 International Blvd, Seattle
Join Port of Seattle Training & Resource Fair at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Conference Center on February 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This fair is free and open to anyone interested in learning about career training programs and resources in Seattle and South King County. Drop by for as long as you’d like.
At the fair, you’ll discover a wide range of training programs, resources, and career paths in the areas of automotive repair, aviation, construction, maritime, and more! Don’t miss this chance to connect with the Port community and learn about the exciting possibilities that await you.
The fair will have representatives from South Seattle College Automotive Repair and Aviation Maintenance Technician Programs, Green River College Auto Mechanic and Aviation Technology Programs, Youth Maritime Career Launch, Port Jobs, ANEW, WorkSource, Toro Trucking Academy, Partner in Employment, and many more. You’ll also be able to get free financial consultations and resume-writing assistance.
RSVP Today!

For information, contact Leslie Horton at horton.l@portseattle.org or 206-888-3639.

Free Technical Assistance for Small Business Owners
2024-02-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Burien City Hall, 400 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce has partnered to bring you a Quarterly dedicated Technical Assistance Open House event. Want to start a business? Want to grow your business? Need consultation? Look no further than this one-stop-shop for all of your Business Development needs. With diverse partners of leading industry experts and resources, we are here to help you tackle any challenge to make your business thrive!
This is a drop-in event from 10AM to 2PM. Registration is encouraged.
Click here for more information and to register: https://www.seattlesouthsidechamber.com/events/details/technical-assistance-open-house-7057?calendarMonth=2024-02-01
Featured Partners & Services Include:

Small Business Development Center
Labor & Industries
Business Impact NW
Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce
Burien Community Economic Development
Puget Sound Energy
International Rescue Committee
Unincorporated King County
Chase Bank
Web Design Consultation
Marketing Support
Retail
IT Support

Upon registering, we will require attendees to fill out a quick survey so that we can connect you to more resources through this link here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/f85af079dc204dcd8eb15ab0d9a06e5d. We are collecting business profile data to inform how small business support can be coordinated and funded in King County. All registration information will be shared with survey administrators at the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and King County.
You will additionally be asked to sign in by taking a small survey through the link.
