City of Tukwila

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2017-11-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2017-10-28 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

FREE Health Clinic
2017-11-25 08:30 - 10:00, 2017-11-18 08:30 - 10:00, 2017-11-11 08:30 - 10:00, 2017-11-04 08:30 - 10:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
New Hope Health Center serves the people living in south King County.

Primary Health Care to all adults with no medical insurance, regardless of income

New patients are screened on a first-come, first-served basis during our patient screening sessions which take place on Saturday mornings at:
Redemption Fellowship 15880 Military Road S, in Tukwila (not a valid mailing address)

The clinic is usually open 2 Saturdays per month (depending on doctor availability). They screen from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (first-come, first-served) for medical appointment openings each Saturday that they open.

Please bring ID (to verify date of birth and spelling of name) and proof of income (food stamp letter, 1-2 months of pay stubs, or copy of most recent tax return for example) in case you need to be referred for x-ray or specialty care.

** NO CHILD CARE PROVIDED **
Unable to provide child care during medical or dental care – if you need to bring a child or children with you, you will need to bring someone to watch them while you are being cared for.

See link for updated information: http://www.newhopehc.org/

New Hope provides General Adult Physical Exams as well as:

Chronic Disease Management:
Non-Emergent Acute Illness:
Minor Injuries:
Emotional & Behavioral
Issues:

Diabetes
Arthritis
Asthma
COPD
Hypertension
High cholesterol
Heart disease
Depression

Bronchitis
Sore throat
Bladder infections
Coughs
Rashes
Cold/ flu/ fever

Sprains
Minor burns
Minor wounds (no open lacerations)

Anger/ conflict
Fear
Sadness
Feelings of loss
Death of a loved one
Worry
Feeling overwhelmed
Trouble sleeping
Feeling a loss of control

New Hope is unable to treat the following at this time:

Chronic pain
Bipolar/ any complex psychiatric disorder
Fibromyalgia
ADD
Pap smears – will refer to Public Health
L&I cases/ injuries
Disability testing
Patients taking blood-thinners (such as warfarin or coumadin)
Immunizations/vaccinations
School/sports physicals

Planning Commission
2017-11-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2017-11-16 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

Riverton Creek Work Party
2017-11-22 11:00 - 14:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
Kick Off Restoration Work on Tukwila’s Riverton Creek!

Take part in this momentous event to kick off restoration work happening along Tukwila’s Riverton Creek! Join our Forest Steward, Heidi, for an afternoon along the creek where volunteers will focus on removing invasive weeds that are threatening the health of the forest here. All ages and abilities are welcome, and no experience is necessary. So invite your friends, family, and coworkers to get your hands dirty at this Green Tukwila event!

To sign up to volunteer, and for more information, please email us at greentukwila@forterra.org, or call us at 206-905-6924.
Location: Riverton Creek – 37th Ave S and S 128th St., Tukwila, WA 98188
Where to meet: Street parking is available near the site. Please meet on 37th Ave S near the corner of S 128th St. Keep your eyes peeled for event signs and tools!
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 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 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 waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Senior Thanksgiving Dinner
2017-11-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors. Please contact Tukwila Community Center to sign-up.

City Council Regular Meeting
2017-11-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-11-06 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

SnackPack Virtual Fundraising Event - Nov 11-19
2017-11-19, 2017-11-11 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
“Let No Child Go Hungry in Tukwila” – A Virtual Fundraising Event for Tukwila Weekend SnackPack
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is November 11-19th 2017. Please support our non-profit organization, Still Waters: Services for Families in Transition, and your contribution will immediately go to work helping a child in need.
You can make either a one time donation or a recurring donation. A monthly gift of $25 will provide weekend meals for one kid for the year. Together we can make a big difference in the lives of these children and their families. http://www.tuksnackpack.com/give.html.
Some of the events planned for this week:
– FB Live broadcasts featuring interviews with the folks that ma…ke SnackPack possible.
– Season Premiere of “Truth Be Told” a FB Live game show to be broadcast daily during this week.
– Mayor Allan Ekberg’s National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week proclamation at City Council on Monday, November 13, 2017.
– Tukwila School Board’s National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week resolution on Tuesday, November 14, 2017.
– Food drive competition among the five schools in Tukwila School District to benefit Tukwila Weekend SnackPack.
– Numerous opportunities to give or sign up to volunteer.
ABOUT HOMELESSNESS IN TUKWILA: In the academic year 2016-2017, 374 students enrolled in the Tukwila School District were struggling with food and housing insecurity. For those children, weekends aren’t about sleeping in or hanging out with friends. Weekends mean long, hungry hours until school re-opens when they can again receive wholesome nourishing meals. This represents more than 12% of the student population, and in one elementary school more than 20% of the students met the federal criteria for homelessness as defined in the McKinney-Vento Act.
Here’s where the campaign money goes: The Tukwila Weekend SnackPack Program was launched in February 2015 to provide 7 meals each weekend for our McKinney-Vento students at Thorndyke Elementary. Since then, we have distributed more than 50,000 meals, serving all three elementary schools in Tukwila.
Over 125 volunteers worked last year to provide meals to about 140 students each week. Volunteers come from the Tukwila church community, Tukwila residents, city employees, and local business partners.
In Fall 2017, SnackPack will be serving Showalter Middle School and Foster High School as well. We have also revised our menu to provide some “Healthy Additions” such as fresh produce, heart healthy cereal, UHT milk, higher protein meals, and lower sodium/sugar options. We need increased funds to meet the anticipated expenses of these changes to our program.
Thank you for helping to ensure that no child goes hungry in Tukwila.

Tukwila Historical Society
2017-11-16 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.

Planning Commission Work Session
2017-11-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Tukwila City Hall – Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
Work Session on proposed revisions to TMC 18.54 “Tree Regulations” and revisions to definitions found in TMC 18.06 related to landscaping, urban forestry and trees.
See link for agenda packet: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/weblink/1/fol/295597/Row1.aspx

Public Meeting - Ryan Hill Neighborhood
2017-11-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Wednesday, November 15 5 pm – 7 pm
Tukwila Community Center – Meeting Room A – 12424 42nd Avenue South Tukwila, WA 98168

Tell us what you want for your neighborhood. The City is studying the sewer, water, park, and street needs of Ryan Hill and wants to match zoning with the improvement costs and desires of the residents and property owners.
Can’t make the meeting? Please go to the City’s webpage for this topic and leave comments, take the survey, and/or sign-up to receive additional information. tukwilawa.gov/ryanhill

Want to talk with someone?
Contact Moira Bradshaw (moira.bradshaw@tukwilawa.gov) or Nora Gierloff (nora.gierloff@tukwilawa.gov) at (206) 431-3670.
See link for the notice: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/weblink/ElectronicFile.aspx?docid=295429&dbid=1

Arts Commission
2017-11-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
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

Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee
2017-11-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Valley View Sewer District, 3460 South 148th Street, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
TIBAC meets every 2nd Tuesday at Valley View Sewer District – 3460 South 148th Street.
The Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) is a group of residents and businesses working to revitalize Tukwila International Boulevard. The committee was formed in 1995 to address social, economic and crime issues on the corridor.
â€¢ The focus of the Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee is: “Neighbors working together making a difference in Tukwila.”
â€¢ The group’s vision: “A Tukwila International Boulevard neighborhood that is vibrant and diverse”.
â€¢ Mission: “Working in collaboration with the City of Tukwila to discourage criminal activity, support local businesses, and improve the livability of the Tukwila International Boulevard neighborhood.”
For information, please contact Police Chief Linton at 206-433-1815.

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2017-11-13 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

Equity and Diversity Commission
2017-11-11 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

Duwamish River Work Party
2017-11-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Tukwila Community Center: Duwamish River (Puget Sound Steward Led)
Sign Up Saturday, September 16th: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Number of volunteer positions available: 19

Sign Up Saturday, November 11th: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Number of volunteer positions available: 19
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!
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 longterm 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.)

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.
Directions
Address: 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Heading SOUTH on I-5:

Take I-5 south at Exit 156, take ramp right for Interurban Ave toward Tukwila
Turn right onto Interurban Ave S
Turn right at 42nd Ave S, go over the bridge
Arrive at the Tukwila Community Center on the right. The last intersection is Interurban Ave S. If you reach S. 124th St, you’ve gone too far.
Look for EarthCorps event signs

Heading NORTH on I-5:

Take I-5 north and at Exit 156, take ramp right for SR-599 North toward Tukwila / W. Marginal Way
Turn left onto Interurban Ave S
Turn right at 42nd Ave S, go over the bridge
Arrive at the Tukwila Community Center on the right. The last intersection is Interurban Ave S. If you reach S. 124th St, you’ve gone too far.

Look for EarthCorps event signs

Sign Up Saturday, September 16th: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Number of volunteer positions available: 19

Sign Up Saturday, November 11th: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Number of volunteer positions available: 19

Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
2017-11-09 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

Veterans Day Celebration
2017-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join the City of Tukwila in honoring our veterans and active service members, hosted by Councilmember Joe Duffie. Light breakfast and coffee available.

Park Commission
2017-11-08 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

Library Advisory Board
2017-11-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Advises City officials on library services in the City, promotes library services and activities, promotes library gift giving.
See Agendas and Minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/167793/Row1.aspx

Civil Service Commission
2017-11-06 17:00 - 18:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
Provides the manner in which civil service (all police personnel and commissioned fire personnel) examinations, appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, reinstatements, suspensions and discharges are made. Decide appeals from suspensions or terminations.
See link for agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/29749/Row1.aspx

Council Chat - Note Special Day
2017-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Council Chats are an informal opportunity to meet with a member of the Tukwila City Council to talk about anything that’s on your mind regarding our community.

Equity & Social Justice Commission
2017-11-02 17:15 - 18:30 | 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/WebLink/1/fol/287184/Row1.aspx
For more information, contact Niesha at Niesha.Fort-Brooks@TukwilaWA.gov or 206-454-7564.
