Community Center Work Party
2019-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
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!
Numbers of volunteer positions available: 35
To volunteer, please sign-up here: https://www.tfaforms.com/447008?VolJobID=a0D8000000ovEGdEAM&VolShiftID=a0E1E00000Pvr3hUAB

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.

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 long-term 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.)

Public Safety Committee
2019-11-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2019-11-18 17:30 - 19:00 | City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
The Public Safety Committee considers and provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to police, fire, municipal court, public safety facilities, animal control, and emergency services. Committee members are Chair Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller, & Zak Idan.

City Council Regular Meeting
2019-11-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2019-11-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Tukwila City Hall, 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

Election Day
2019-11-05 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
You can vote and return your ballot as soon as you receive it. Returning your ballot early allows time to correct any issues with your signature so we can count your ballot. You can return your ballot by mail or to a ballot drop box.

Ballot drop boxes
Return your ballot to a ballot drop box, no stamp required. Your ballot must be returned to a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. election day. Plan ahead to avoid lines.

By mail
No stamp needed to return your ballot! You can vote and return your ballot through the U.S. Postal Service as soon as your receive it. Your ballot must be postmarked by Election Day.

Accessible voting centers
King County accessible voting centers (AVCs) are available to voters who need assistance completing their ballot. Trained staff and specialized equipment are available to help voters with disabilities cast a private, independent ballot.

Emergency Return
In an emergency, you can ensure your ballot is received by the Election Day deadline and that your vote is counted by completing this two-step process:

Return your ballot packet materials by email or fax by 8 p.m. on Election Day. The materials that must be returned include your ballot and your signed declaration, on your return envelope or on a printed declaration page.

Email your ballot packet as an attachment to return.ballot@kingcounty.gov. You can take a clear and legible picture of your ballot packet pages with a digital camera or smart phone. Do not send a link. File size cannot be larger than 10 MB.
Fax your ballot packet to 206-296-4499.

Return your printed paper ballot packet with signed declaration by mail by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 20. It must be received by this date and not postmarked by this date.

If we do not receive your printed ballot packet, in addition to the emailed or faxed ballot materials, your vote will not be counted.

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Library Advisory Board
2019-11-05 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

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
2019-11-05 17:30 - 19:00 | City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
This Committee provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to transportation, traffic, streets, water, sewer, surface water, power, street lighting and signals, solid waste and recycling, river basins and levees, telecommunications and fleet. Members are Chair Zak Idan, Kate Kruller, & Thomas McLeod

Transportation Drop-In
2019-11-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Talk to representatives from King County Metro Neighborhood Pop-Up, King County Public Health’s Access and Outreach, South King County Transportation Options and Hopelink will provide information on a variety of sustainable transit options, including ORCA cards, walking and bicycling routes, shuttle services and more.

Tukwila Library
14380 Tukwila International Blvd

Offered on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.
For more information, visit TukwilaWA.gov/SKCTrips or contact Chris Andree, Sustainable Transportation Outreach Coordinator, at 206-433-7140 or Christopher.Andree@TukwilaWA.gov.

Equity & Social Justice Commission
2019-11-07 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.

Tukwila Pantry Fundraiser
2019-11-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Join to taste local brews and support the work of the Tukwila Pantry as it makes sure everyone in our community has enough to eat. There will be a silent auction, and serving Odin Micro Brews and finger foods. Hosted by Riverton Park United Methodist Church.
Speaker: Flip Herndon
Entertainment: Joseph Williams
$25 per person
Purchase tickets here: https://www.facebook.com/events/445593399388909/

Crystal Springs Park Work Party
2019-11-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Crystal Springs Park, 15832 51st Ave S, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Crystal Springs Parks is a great community resource, but this neighborhood park has been overrun by aggressive weeds, which threaten the health of Tukwila’s urban forest. Join community members and neighbors to help restore this park to healthy forest!
Everyone can help! All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. We provide all of the tools and training needed. So bring along your friends and family and get your hands dirty!
If you would like to RSVP for this event, email volunteer@forterra.org!

Where: Crystal Springs Park (15832 51st Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98188)
What to Bring: Please bring a reusable water bottle wear sturdy close-toed shoes and weather appropriate layers that you don’t mind getting dirty- we will work rain or shine!
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.
To find more restoration events in Tukwila, you can click here

Veterans Day - City Offices Closed
2019-11-11 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States

Civil Service Commission - Cancelled
2019-11-11 17:00 - 18:00 | WA, 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

Equity and Diversity Commission
2019-11-11 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

Finance Committee
2019-11-12 17:30 - 19:00 | City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
This Committee provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to financial management and fiscal operations of the City, personnel issues, library, information technology, and finance and administrative services. Members are Chair Thomas McLeod, Verna Seal, and De’Sean Quinn.

Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee
2019-11-12 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
2019-11-12 19:00 - 22:00 | 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

New Fire Engines Push-In Ceremonies
2019-11-13 13:30 - 15:30 | WA, United States
Tukwila Fire Department will be celebrating 2 brand new fire engines going in service at 2 Tukwila Fire Stations.
All are welcome to join and will even get an opportunity to help wash the rigs and prepare them to go into service for the first time. Hope to see you there!

Fire Station 51 @ 1:30 pm
444 Andover Park East

Fire Station 52 @ 2:30 pm
5900 South 147th Street

Park Commission
2019-11-13 17:30 - 19:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, 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.
For information, contact Kris Kelly at Kris.Kelly@TukwilaWA.gov.

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

Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee
2019-11-13 17:30 - 19:00 | City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
This Committee will provide policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to housing policies and programs, planning and land use, code enforcement, community engagement and outreach, parks, recreation facilities, economic planning and tourism, and human services. Committee members are Chair De’Sean Quinn, Dennis Robertson, and Verna Seal.

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Community Gathering
2019-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village, 14350 Tukwila International Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
What are your priorities for parks and recreation?
The City has been listening to community interests and ideas to improve your parks and recreation system and needs your help to tell us what should happen next.
The event will feature an informational presentation followed by a fun and interactive small group activity to help prioritize future improvements to parks and recreation. No preparation is needed and all materials will be provided.
This is a family friendly event and light refreshments will be provided. Translation services available upon request.

PROS (PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE) PLAN
Every six years Tukwila Parks and Recreation completes a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. The plan is developed to guide the City’s decisions for investments, and ongoing maintenance and management. The plan also includes actionable solutions for capital facilities, programs, and services that will advance the community’s vision and goals for Parks and Recreation.

Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
2019-11-14 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 Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board - Cancelled
2019-11-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Tukwila City Hall – Duwamish Conference Room, 6300 Southcenter Blvd. (2nd Floor), Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States

Planning Commission - Cancelled
2019-11-14 18:30 - 20:30 | 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

Arts Commission - Special Retreat
2019-11-16 09:00 - 13:00 | 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

Duwamish Hill Preserve Work Party
2019-11-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
The unique ecosystems at the Duwamish Hill Preserve highlight oak savannahs, camas prairie, wet sedge meadow, and the tule wetland. The hill itself is a geological wonder and is actually older than Mt. Rainier! Join the Friends of the Duwamish Hill to get outside and be a part of helping this amazing community park! All ages and abilities are welcome and no experience is necessary!
Learn More About the Duwamish Hill Preserve!
To sign up to volunteer, and for more information, please email volunteer@forterra.org
Location: Duwamish Hill Preserve

Learn More About the Duwamish Hill Preserve!
To sign up to volunteer, and for more information, please email volunteer@forterra.org.

Location: Duwamish Hill Preserve
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 bring a 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 are 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 Green Tukwila Youth Waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

SnackPack Stuff the Bus Food Drive
2019-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | SAAR”S Super Saver Foods, 3725 South 144th Street, Tukwila, WA, United States
SnackPack’s Quarterly Food Drive at Saar’s Super Saver Foods. Shop and donate food items to feed homeless students in the Tukwila School District. Come and support both the non-profit SnackPack Program and your local business! Volunteers will be available to assist you on your shopping adventure.
Saar’s Super Saver Foods
3725 S 144th St

Volunteer sign up here: https://www.tuksnackpack.com/stuff-the-bus1.html

1st Shift of Volunteers – Please arrive at 9:45 am

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 2nd Shift of Volunteers – Please arrive at 11:45 am

2:00 PM Clean Up and Unload Crew – Volunteers follow the bus to our storehouse to unload

Please contact SnackPack to sign-up at 206-717-4709 or email tuksnackpack@gmail.com.
