City of Tukwila

Spirit of Giving Campaign - Donate to Help Tukwila Families Experiencing Homelessness
2024-09-29 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-10-06 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-10-13 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-10-20 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-10-27 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Give Blood to Save 3 Lives
2024-09-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-27 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

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/

Museum of Flight - Free Admission 5pm-9pm
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

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, 2024-10-15 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-22 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-29 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 Employment Services and Skills Training Programs
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 State Parks Day
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.

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

Help Heal Our Habitat at Codiga Park
2024-10-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Codiga Park, 12535 50th Pl S, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Join EarthCorps and the City of Tukwila as we continue to work in the Codiga Park natural area on the Duwamish River. This former dairy farm is now part park and part tidal wetland that provides shelter and food for wildlife like ospreys, great blue herons, bald eagles and juvenile salmon. In 2005, the City of Tukwila and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers partnered to excavate the center of the property, creating a side channel that offers young salmon a chance to rest, forage for food and avoid predators in a more natural wetland habitat. The new channel was planted with native vegetation that thrived. The shoreline of the river, however, remained dominated by invasive Himalayan blackberry and Japanese knotweed. Since 2008, the riverbank has been cleared of invasive weeds and planted with native plants. EarthCorps’ Sound Stewards monitor and maintain Codiga monthly to promote healthy native plants. Work alongside Sound Stewards to ensure the success of the Codiga Park restoration site!
The Basics
Registration is required. EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water and snack bars. We 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 experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! Be sure to sign in at registration when you arrive.
✔️ REGISTER FOR OCT 12: https://www.tfaforms.com/4835848?VolJobID=a0DHn000018mghaMAA&VolShiftID=a0EUh000001b4LpMAI
✔️ REGISTER FOR NOV 2: https://www.tfaforms.com/4835848?VolJobID=a0DHn000018mghaMAA&VolShiftID=a0EUh000001b4TtMAI
This video may give you a better idea of what to expect.
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!
What will volunteers be doing at the event?
While the exact tasks can vary, our projects focus on improving the forests and parks in our local cities. Healthy and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and 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 and green spaces, the work can include, but is not limited to:

Removing weeds (like Ivy or Blackberry)
Maintaining areas where these weeds have been removed (weeding or spreading mulch)
Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season (often ~Oct.-Feb.)

Groups
If you are coming as a group, the group leaders are expected to have an active role in our events. After registering your group, please get in touch with volunteer@earthcorps.org 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 help guide 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 Teamto take care of all necessary preparations.
CODIGA PARK
12535 50th Place S, Tukwila, WA 98178
Transportation
Metro Flex: Book a short ride on your phone and get picked up a few steps away from your front door. Rides are the same cost as a bus trip: $2.75 for adults, $1.00 with ORCA LIFT and RRFP, and free for youth. Metro Flex is available in Tukwila, Kent, Renton, Skyway, and more. Download the Metro Flex app or call 206-258-7739 to ride. Learn more at kingcounty.gov/metroflex.
Driving Directions:

From the north:Take I-5 south and take Exit157 to Martin Luther King Jr Way / WA-900 E.
Turn right onto S 129th St.
129th St becomes 50th Pl S.
Codiga Park is on the left.
From the south:Take I-5 North to WA-599 N exit (Exit 156)- toward Tukwila / W. Marginal Way.
Stay right to take the exit toward Interurban Ave S.
Turn left to stay on Interurban Ave S.
Turn right at 42nd Ave S, go over the bridge
Turn right onto S 124th St.
Turn right onto 50th Pl S.
Codiga Park is on the right.

BECU Shred and e-Cycle Event
2024-10-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Boeing Employees Credit Union – Tukwila Financial Center, 127700 Gateway Drive, Tukwila, 98188
Our free Fall Shred and eCycle Event is back! As part of BECU’s green sustainability initiative, we’re inviting members to clear their clutter and reduce their carbon footprint in an environmentally responsible way.
BECU will also collect cash, nonperishables, food, clothing and small household items to support a nonprofit in your neighborhood.
This event for BECU members will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will shred until the trucks are full.

Main Event Highlights

Bring up to three grocery bags or two banker boxes of sensitive documents for us to shred at no cost to you.
You may also bring old TVs, desktop computers, computer monitors, laptops and cellphones for safe disposal. A small recycle fee may apply to some electronic items including printers and VCRs.
Bring cash, nonperishables, food, clothing or small household items to support neighbors in need. Neighborhood nonprofits will be on-site to collect your donations.
In collaboration with Bike Works, our Tukwila location will accept bike donations that will be refurbished for children and adults in need.

BECU Tukwila Financial Center
Saturday, Oct. 19
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
12770 Gateway Drive
Tukwila, WA 98168
** Shredding available until trucks are full. eCycle accepts TVs, CPUs, computer monitors, laptops, and cell phones (there may be a small fee to recycle and other items).
The Tukwila Food Bank will be on-site to collect cash and nonperishables. Northwest Center will collect clothing and small household items. Bike Works will accept bike donations that will be refurbished for children and adults in need.

Additional Event Details
BECU employees are on-site during the event to help members shred, e-Cycle and submit donations. Documents will be destroyed by a professional document destruction service with a mobile shredding unit.
For additional details regarding the electronic recycling service, visit E-waste .
** A small fee recycle fee may apply to other electronic items such as printers or VCRs.

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Scouts Night at Fire Station 74
2024-10-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Puget Sound Fire Station 74, 24611 116th Ave SE, Kent
Puget Sound Fire invites scouts and their families to the event on Oct 23 at Station 74/Headquarters, 24611 116th Ave. SE in Kent.
This fire station open house features activities to meet scout badge requirements including: first aid, knot tying, emergency preparedness, and more!
Register now by calling (253) 856-4480 or emailing PubEd@PugetSoundFire.org.
We hope to see you there!
Can’t make the 23rd? Our friends over at Valley Regional Fire Authority are also hosting one on November 6 at their Station 33.

Free Halloween Carnival
2024-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us for this FREE all-ages celebration of the fall season! Come dressed in your best costume and join in the fun!

Haunted Walk
Pumpkin Painting
Carnival Games
Inflatable Bouncers
Toddler Room
Photo Booth
Smores & Refreshments!

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2024-10-26
Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) Trash Pick Up Day
For location or information contact Sharon Mann at 206-200-3616.

Trick o' Treat Event at Westfield Southcenter Mall
2024-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Westfield Southcenter Mall
TRICK OR TREAT EVENT
Participating stores and restaurants will have a trick-or-treat sign in the window.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
2800 Southcenter Mall

Seattle Seawolves Calendar Launch at Westfield Southcenter Mall
2024-11-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Westfield Southcenter Mall
Seattle Seawolves, Explore Seattle Southside 2025 Calendar Event

Get ready for an epic partnership as the Seawolves Rugby Team and Explore Seattle Southside scrum together to showcase the best of Seattle Southside! Our players have tackled the top attractions in Des Moines, SeaTac, and Tukwila, Washington, spotlighting all the fun, adventure, and action-packed activities you won’t want to miss. It’s a winning lineup of sights and experiences – kick off the excitement and discover the heart of the region with these dynamic teams leading the charge!

To witness the fun up close with the players who toured Seattle Southside, join us for a very special event: the launch of the first Seattle Seawolves Calendar! Meet the players, be the first to get your hands on a copy and bid on the oversized hero images to take home a special memento of your favorite Seawolf.
SEASON TICKET HOLDER BONUS: RSVP now for your Season Ticket Holder Priority Exclusivity Hour from 2pm – 3pm, and to receive one FREE calendar per account. Click here to RSVP.
