City of Tukwila

Council Chat
2016-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join Councilmember Verna Seal at a table at the Backyard Wildlife Festival to discuss issues in our city.

Tukwila Fine Arts Show
2016-05-14 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Hosted by the Tukwila Arts Commission. Cash awards will be granted to artists whose work is selected by a guest juror. Categories include watercolor, oil, acrylic, and mixed media.

FREE Backyard Wildlife Festival
2016-05-14 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
A free, all-day event to educate and inspire people to welcome wildlife, such as birds and butterflies, into their backyards, gardens and communities.
Plant Sale – Workshops – Kids Activities – Art Show
See link for more information: http://backyardwildlifefestival.org/

CPR & First Aid Class
2016-05-14 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
Tukwila Fire Department offers American Heart Association Adult CPR, Pediatric CPR, and Basic First Aid training. Classes are held at our Headquarters Station 51 – 444 Andover Park East in the South Training Room. $30 registration fee.

CPR/First Aid Training Registration Form

CPR Training:
Dates, Registration Fees and Instructions are listed on the “CPR/First Aid Registration Form”
Our Public CPR Class Includes:

Two-year completion card (cards will not be replaced if lost, you will need to re-take the course)
CPR Training for administering to Adults, Children and Infants
OSHA/WISHA standard-based training

Our Public CPR Class Does Not Include:

First Aid Training (There is a separate class offered for this)
HIV/Bloodborne Pathogens certification
Healthcare Worker Endorsement
AED Certification

CPR/First Aid Training:
Our Public CPR/First Aid Class Includes:

Two-year completion card (cards will not be replaced if lost, you will need to re-take the course)
CPR Training for administering to Adults, Children and Infants
Workplace-based basic First Aid Training
Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Only
OSHA/WISHA standard-based training

Our Public First Aid Class/CPR Does NOT Include:

HIV/Bloodborne Pathogens certification
Healthcare Worker Endorsement
Environmental Emergencies such as extreme weather, animal bites and poisoning
AED Certification

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.
Mail registration form and fee to:
Tukwila Fire Department – CPR
444 Andover Park E
Tukwila, WA 98188
Refund Policy: If the class is canceled by the fire department, your fee will be refunded to you or transferred to a class at a later date. If you cancel your registration at least five days before the class begins, your fee will be transferred to a class at a later date. Refunds are not issued for non-attendance.
For questions regarding the class, or to confirm your registration, call 206-575-4404.

Parks Commission
2016-05-13 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Arts Commission - Rescheduled from 5/3
2016-05-13 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | 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 agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/173956/Row1.aspx

Duwamish Shoreline Work Party
2016-05-13 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Unnamed Venue, 12770 Gateway Drive, Tukwila, 98168
Spend a lovely afternoon along the Duwamish River clearing out invasive weeds along the shoreline. We’ll have a great view of an osprey nest and some occasional otter and bunny sightings while we work next to the river. What greater way to start you weekend than by getting your hands dirty, convening with nature and doing something great for your community and the environment.
What to Bring: Please come prepared with weather appropriate clothes, close-toed shoes, and a water bottle. We’ll provide the gloves, tools and training! No experience necessary!
Volunteers under the age of 18 should bring a signed Youth Waiver Formwith them to the event.

See link for more information and volunteer sign-up: https://forterra.org/event/save-salmon-help-restore-duwamish-shoreline

Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee
2016-05-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Valley View Sewer District, 3460 South 148th Street, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States

COPCAB - Rescheduled to 5/19
2016-05-12 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | 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

FREE Intercultural Film Festival - "Refugees of Shangri-La"
2016-05-11 14:45 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Foster High’s Performing Arts Center, 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, 98188

Utilities Committee
2016-05-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2016-04-26 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 6300 Building – Foster Conference Room, 6300 Southcenter Blvd Suite 100, Tukwila, WA
This committee considers matters related to utilities (City-owned and franchised) such as water, sewer and surface water.

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2016-05-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-04-25 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Community Affairs & Parks Committee
2016-05-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-04-25 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | 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. It works with the Department of Community Development, Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Board of Adjustment, Parks and Recreation Department, and Parks Commission.
View Meeting Agenda

Equity and Diversity Commission
2016-05-07 17:15 - 18:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Academy Schools Live Green and Recycle Event
2016-05-07 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Academy Schools, 14601 Interurban Avenue S., Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Academy Schools is pleased to host a community-wide Green event. The 1st 50 recyclers will receive a tree from Weyerhaeuser!
Spring Cleaning just got a whole lot easier…Clear out the clutter. Eliminate unnecessary storage while taking part in a community effort to improve our environment. Help Academy Schools’ students preserve our future.
Bring your unwanted electronics, including cell phones, computers, flat screen monitors, laptopsâ€”as well as household items, gently used clothing & accessories, toys, etc.

View the event flyer.

Library Advisory Board - Cancelled
2016-05-03 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | 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

Arts Commission - Rescheduled to 5/13
2016-05-03 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States

City Council Regular Meeting
2016-05-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-04-18 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Transportation Committee
2016-05-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-04-18 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | 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.

Healthy Leadership Training
2016-04-30 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Apply now for our annual leadership training April 30, 2016 at Tukwila Community Center. Sponsored by Healthy King County Coalition.
This all-day training will empower YOU to create health equity in your neighborhood. What issues do you see in your community? E-cigarette use by teens? Secondhand smoke? No safe route to school? No farmer’s markets or fresh fruit and vegetables? Underage smoking? Whatever issue you want to improve, our leadership training will help you do it. We teach you how to tell your story, talk with lawmakers, and understand the systems we live, work, and play in. And a stipend is available at the end of your project.
Send in our application form by April 15, 2016 to hkccdistribution@cschc.org.
Feel free to share our flyer: http://www.healthykingcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Leadership-training-Flyer-April-2016.pdf.

Food Business & Job Development Resource Fair
2016-04-29 05:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States

5K Run & Walk
2016-04-23 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Healthy Earth Healthy You 5K Run & Walk
See flyer for more information
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Help on the race course or at the post-run riverside restoration event. Call 206.768.2822 for more information.

Finance & Safety Committee
2016-04-19 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | 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. It works with the City Administrator, City Clerk, and the Finance, Police, and Fire Departments.
See link for agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/33186/Row1.aspx

Preschool Program FUNdraiser
2016-04-19 | California Pizza Kitchen, 150 Andover Park West, Tukwila, 98188
Pizza with a purpose. FUNdraiser in support of Tukwila Parks and Recreation Preschool Program.
Bring in the flyer (see below link), and California Pizza Kitchen will donate 20% of your check to the Preschool Program. Purchases include dine in, take out, catering, and all beverages.
Only valid at the Tukwila location.
See link to print flyer: Cal – TCC Preschool Program Flyer April 2016

FREE April Pools Day
2016-04-16 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tukwila Pool, 4414 S 144th St, Tukwila, 98188
Kayak rides
Life vest fittings
See real rescue boat
Water safety story time
Food, punch, music and raffles!

See link for more information: http://www.tukwilapool.org/upcoming-events/
