City of Tukwila

SocktoberFest 5K Fun Run & Walk
2016-10-01 07:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Foster Golf Links, 13500 Interurban Avenue South, Tukwila, 98168
Join us for Socktober Fest 5K Fun Run & Walk at Foster Golf Links. Wear your craziest socks and help others by donating socks to the Spirit of Giving Campaign. Spirit of Giving volunteers collect household items and gifts to be distributed to Tukwila families in need.
Raffle tickets will be given to those wearing unique and crazy socks and a ticket for each pack of socks donated. This course meanders through Foster Golf Links and along the beautiful Green River Trail. Sorry, no bikes, skates or skateboards will be allowed on the course. Baby jogger strollers are welcome, and dogs must be on a leash.
Check-in begins at 7:00am at Foster Golf Links, 13500 Interurban Ave South

REGISTRATION through SEPTEMBER 28 – $10 plus a pack of socks to be donated to our Socktober Spirit of Giving Campaign.
FREE for current TCC Fitness Pass members. Must register at TCC prior to run.
DAY OF RACE – $20 plus a pack of socks to be donated to our Socktober Spirit of Giving Campaign. Day of race registration closes 30 minutes prior to race start.

Codiga Park Work Party
2016-10-01 09:30 - 14:00 | WA
A small group of volunteers take care of Codiga Park twice a month during the weekdays. The group focuses on creating a beautiful and thriving natural area along the river.
If you’d like to join, please call EarthCorps: 206.322.9296 x217
UPCOMING WORK PARTIES
These EarthCorps volunteers, called the Puget Sound Stewards, are looking for an extra hand or two during work parties where they remove weeds, spread mulch, and water plants.
October 1 â€¢ 9:30am–2:00pm
November 12 â€¢ 9:30am–2:00pm
December 3 â€¢ 9:30am–2:00pm
FOR WORK PARTY INFO call 206.322.9296 x217 or visit earthcorps.org/volunteer .

Council Chat - Note Special Date
2016-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Foster Golf Links – Billy Baroo’s, 13500 Interurban Ave S, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join Councilmember Kate Kruller for October’s Council Chat at Billy Baroo’s. Come talk about anything on your mind regarding the community.

Library Advisory Board - Cancelled
2016-10-04 17:30 - 18:30 | WA
Advises City officials on library services in the City, promotes library services and activities, promotes library gift giving.
See link for agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/167793/Row1.aspx

Voter Registration Deadline
2016-10-10 | WA
Three ways to register

1. Online
You can register online , 24 hours a day, at the Washington Secretary of State’s website.
To register online , you will need:
A current Washington State driver license, or
A current Washington State ID card
If you do not have either of these, you can still register by mail or in-person.
2. By mail
Download and print a voter registration form and mail it to King County Elections. Forms are available in many languages.
3. In-person
You can register to vote in-person at one of our locations:
Renton: King County Elections Office
Seattle: King County Elections Voter Registration Annex
You can also register to vote at one of our community events.
Who can register
To register to vote in Washington, you must be:
A citizen of the United States
A legal resident of Washington state
At least 18 years old by election day
Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections
Not disqualified from voting due to a court order
Read more about who can vote in Washington.

Click here to access the King County Election calendar: http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/elections/election-dates.aspx

Equity and Diversity Commission
2016-10-11 17:15 - 18:15 | Tukwila City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Advises city and school officials of opportunities to promote understanding and acceptance of cultural diversity in our community.

See agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/173950/Row1.aspx

COPCAB - Cancelled
2016-10-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Tukwila City Hall – Duwamish Conference Room, 6300 Southcenter Blvd. (2nd Floor), Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
The Community Oriented Policing Citizen’s Advisory Board (COPCAB) is an official City board that works with the Chief of Police to promote public safety and community policing. The Board consists of nine members: five residents, two business owners/managers, one school representative and a local high school student. Members are appointed and serve for a term of four years.

See agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/182539/Row1.aspx

Community Affairs & Parks Committee
2016-10-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Tukwila City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
This committee considers matters related to the City Zoning Code, Building Code, Sign Code, parks, recreation, and planning policies.
See link for agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/33185/Row1.aspx

Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee
2016-10-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Valley View Sewer District, 3460 South 148th Street, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2016-10-12 19:00 - 22:00 | City Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Committee of the Whole (COW) meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The COW meets to coordinate the work of the committees and to discuss items before they are referred to a Regular Meeting. No official action is taken other than referring matters to committees or a Regular Meeting. The Council President presides at Committee of the Whole meetings.

See link for agenda packets: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/6806/Row1.aspx

Utilities Committee
2016-10-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Tukwila City Hall – Foster Conference Room, 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Suite 100, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
This committee considers matters related to utilities (City-owned and franchised) such as water, sewer and surface water.
See link for agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/33188/Row1.aspx

Tree and Environmental Advisory Committee
2016-10-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Tukwila City Hall – Rainier Conference Room, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard #100, Tukwila, 98188
Continue review of a draft landscaping code.

Parks Commission
2016-10-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Advises City officials regarding the acquisition, development, expansion and operation of parks and recreational facilities and programs. Meets in the Senior Game Room at the Tukwila Community Center.

See agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/179376/Row1.aspx

FREE Clean Up Event
2016-10-15 08:30 - 15:30 | WA
In partnership with Waste Management, the City of Tukwila’s Clean Up Event allows residents to dispose of items:

Electronic waste
Scrap metal
Large appliances
Furniture
Cardboard boxes
Yard waste

** Tukwila residents must bring identification and proof of residency. **

2 DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:
Saar’s Super Saver Foods
3725 S 144th St.
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Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Ave S.

See link for flyer: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/doc/278830/Electronic.aspx

FREE Event - Exploration Expo
2016-10-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
FREE EXPLORATION EXPO EVENT – students, parents, and educators, come explore the museum’s one-of-a-kind STEM education opportunities!
Discover the wonderful world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at the Museum of Flight’s Exploration Expo. From fantastic Flying Gizmos to radical robots to revolutionary rocketry and more, the Museum has a variety of innovative education programs for explorers of all ages.
Whether you’re an educator interested in an out-of-this world field trip or a parent researching extracurricular activities for your child, you will enjoy getting a taste of the Museum’s one-of-kind on-site and outreach education opportunities.
This free event takes place on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. All ages welcome.

Tukwila Historical Society
2016-10-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2016-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
MISSION / VISION STATEMENT
Collecting, preserving, and displaying the historical, archaeological, and ethnological artifacts, collections, records, and stories that pertain to Tukwila and the surrounding region.
Join us on the third Thursday of each month.

Arts Commission
2016-10-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
** Please note – Arts Commission meetings will be held every 3rd Wednesday of the month. **

Advises City officials on arts matters, encourages citizen participation in the arts, promote art projects. Advises the Mayor on expenditure of arts-related budget appropriations.
See link for agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/173956/Row1.aspx

Transportation Committee
2016-10-19 17:30 - 19:00 | 6300 Building – Foster Conference Room, 6300 Southcenter Blvd Suite 100, Tukwila, WA
This committee considers all matters related to transportation, traffic, streets, and signals. It works with the Public Works Department and the Department of Community Development.

See link for agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/33187/Row1.aspx

City Council Regular Meeting
2016-10-19 19:00 - 22:00 | City Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Regular Meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. At these meetings the Council conducts general and routine business and adopts ordinances and resolutions. At these meetings, the Mayor presides but does not vote unless it is to break a tie.

See link for agenda packets: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/6806/Row1.aspx

Finance & Safety Committee
2016-10-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Tukwila City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
This committee considers matters related to the budget and financial operations of the City, personnel policies, police and fire protection, emergency services, the Municipal Court and animal control.
See link for agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/33186/Row1.aspx

FREE 911 Citizens Academy
2016-10-22 09:00 - 17:00 | WA
LIMITED CLASS SIZE – APPLY NOW!
Join us to tour your local 911 Center and learn what happens when your 911 call is received.
Questions? Call 253-372-1555
See link to register: http://valleycom.org

Duwamish Shoreline Challenge Work Party
2016-10-22 09:30 - 14:00 | WA
Join the City in restoring the Duwamish River shoreline by participating in one or all of the ork parties.

For more information contact Shannon Fisher: shannon.fisher@tukwilawa.gov or (206) 768-2822.

FREE Home Repair Workshop
2016-10-22 09:30 - 16:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
JOIN REBUILDING TOGETHER SEATTLE FOR A DAY OF FREE HOME REPAIR TRAINING OPEN TO ALL!
Learn basic home repairs and interior design skills to improve the health and safety of your home and provide assistance to your neighbors!
See link for workshop schedule and registration: www.rtseattle.org/she-builds

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Duwamish Alive! Work Party
2016-10-22 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
Join the Duwamish Alive Coalition to help preserve and enhance habitat for people and wildlife, and improve the health of the Puget Sound by working within the Duwamish River watershed. Restoration is on-going throughout the year, but it’s only during Duwamish Alive that our organizations come together to host hundreds of volunteers at multiple sites to make a huge impact on the same day! We provide the instructions, tools and even snacks and coffee to keep you energized.

For more information visit the website: www.duwamishalive.org or call (206) 923-0853.

Autumn Harvest Carnival
2016-10-27 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! Only $2.00 per child.

Costume contest
Halloween crafts
Games and much more!
Healthy dinner option available for purchase.

For More Information call 206-768-2822.

Planning Commission
2016-10-27 18:30 - 20:30 | City Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
The Planning Commission acts as the land use advisory body for the City Council and reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council on the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Plan, Subdivision, Zoning and Sign Codes.

See agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/17011/Row1.aspx

Fundraising - 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off
2016-10-29 11:30 - 15:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE! Admission is $15 and includes 1 raffle ticket. Add’l raffle tickets are available.
Fundraising event benefiting the Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN).
With Special Appearance by: Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder, Seagals, and Blitz the Seahawks Mascot.
GREAT RAFFLE PRIZES INCLUDING:

Seattle Sounders SWAG
Overnight Stay at Marriott Waterfront
Amazon Echo
Richard Sherman signed football
Argosy Cruise Tickets
Kids bicycles
Drone
Massage certificate
And much more!

Some event highlights include:

Sample great chili created by our competitors
Free Hot dogs
Pop & Water
Espresso Bar by Espresso Elegance
Ice cream donated by Dryers
Great music with DJ “Ice Mike”
Trick or Treating for the Kids
Costume Contest
Wizard of Oz themed Photo Booth
Henna Tattoos and Face Painting
Awards for a variety of chili categories

Contact Tricia of Multi-Family Housing Association for more information: (425) 656-9077 or tricia@wmfha.org
ONLINE: www.wmfha.org

New Voters In-Person Registration Deadline
2016-10-31 08:30 - 18:00 | King County Elections, 919 Southwest Grady Way, Renton, WA
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To register to vote in Washington, you must be:

A citizen of the United States
A legal resident of Washington state
At least 18 years old by election day
Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections
Not disqualified from voting due to a court order

Read more about who can vote in Washington.

1. Online
You can register online , 24 hours a day, at the Washington Secretary of State’s website.
To register online , you will need:

A current Washington State driver license, or
A current Washington State ID card

If you do not have either of these, you can still register by mail or in-person.
2. By mail
Download and print a voter registration form and mail it to King County Elections. Forms are available in many languages.
3. In-person
You can register to vote in-person at one of our locations:

Renton: King County Elections Office
Seattle: King County Elections Annex

You can also register to vote at one of our community events.
