City of Tukwila

Arts Commission
2017-04-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2017-04-18 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

FREE Tax Preparation
2017-04-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2017-04-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2017-04-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2017-04-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2017-04-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Get your taxes done for FREE at Tukwila Community Center! No tax help March 20-26.
You can have your taxes prepared by IRS-certified volunteers through United Way of King County’s Free Tax Campaign. Along with tax preparation (including back-year taxes), you can get help with health care enrollment, credit report pulls, and access to other benefits.
United Way of King County is offering free tax preparation services in 27 locations throughout King County from January 9th through April 20th.
Households making under $64,000 can have their taxes prepared plus they can get connected to additional public benefits. OR, file your taxes online for free with UNITED WAY’S FREE TAX tool if your household makes under $64,000 at http://www.unitedway.org/myfreetaxes/
This community service is 100% FREE. No appointment is needed – walk-ins are welcome. Returns are e-filed and you’ll receive your refund fast!

For details on what to bring, languages spoke at the site, and to answer any other questions, visit www.uwkc.org/taxhelp or call 2-1-1.

City Council Regular Meeting
2017-04-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-04-03 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

Tukwila Historical Society
2017-04-17 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.

Fundraising - Tukwila Historical Society
2017-04-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Odin Brewing Company, 402 Baker Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
Encore presentation and slideshow of “Once & Future River: Reclaiming the Duwamish” book by Tom Reese and Eric Wagner.
There is limited space available and tickets will be available after Feb 1.
Food will be provided. There is no cost, but RSVP is required to attend.
Contact the Tukwila Historical Society at (206) 244-4478 or tukwilahistsociety@tukwilahistory.org for more information.

FREE Tax Preparation
2017-04-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-04-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-04-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Get your taxes done for FREE at Tukwila Community Center. No tax help March 20-26.
You can have your taxes prepared by IRS-certified volunteers through United Way of King County’s Free Tax Campaign. Along with tax preparation (including back-year taxes), you can get help with health care enrollment, credit report pulls, and access to other benefits.
This community service is 100% free. No appointment is needed – walk-ins are welcome. Returns are e-filed and you’ll receive your refund fast!
For details on what to bring, languages spoke at the site, and to answer any other questions, visit www.uwkc.org/taxhelp or call 2-1-1.

FREE Section 8 Lottery Application Assistance
2017-04-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Cowlitz Tribal Health Services, 15455 65th Avenue South, Tukwila, 98188, United States
Computer Lab Application Assistance
KCHA has partnered with Cowlitz Tribal Health Services and Highline College to offer computer labs so that families without internet access can still apply. During these computer lab sessions, KCHA will have staff present to help families navigate the application process and answer questions that may arise.

Highline College – Building 30, room 311 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
APRIL 11 – 4 pm – 7 pm
APRIL 13 – 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Cowlitz Tribal Health Services – 15455 65th Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98188
** Raffle! Food! Child care! For more info contact: Amanda Norberg (206) 721-5170 ext: 2328
APRIL 14 – 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Application process-

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY ACCESSING THE KCHA WEBSITE AT WWW.KCHA.ORG
STARTING WEDNESDAY APRIL 5 at 12:01 am through TUESDAY APRIL 18 at 4:00 pm.
Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions section at King County Housing Authority Section 8 Waiting List FAQs for further information.
There is NO advantage to submitting an application on the first day.
Only one application per household will be accepted.
Drawing-

After April 18th, a DRAWING will be held to determine random placement on the waiting list. Only the first 3,500 names drawn will receive a place on waiting list

Eligibility- applicants must meet all the following qualifications in order to be eligible:

Head of household must be over 18 years of age.
Household must contain at least one member who is disabled; or at least 62 years old; or under 18 years of age.
The household must be low-income.
The household must make less than 30% of the area median income (please refer to King County Housing Authority > Find a Home > Subsidized Housing > Eligibility for a detailed chart); or be homeless; or be living in substandard housing; or be paying more than 50% of income for rent and utilities.
Generally, the household cannot currently be living in government subsidized housing.

FRAUD WARNING: Agencies requesting a fee to assist you in applying are fraudulent. The application process is free and should only be accessed through our website. Please do not pay any agency who advertises guaranteed placement on the waiting list. Should you discover such an agency, please contact the King County Housing Authority Fraud Department at 206-214-1353.

Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
2017-04-13 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

Park Commission
2017-04-12 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

Equity and Diversity Commission
2017-04-11 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

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
2017-04-10 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

Fundraising - ACME Bowl for Tukwila Pantry
2017-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | ACME Bowl, 100 Andover Park W #100, Tukwila, 98188

Council Chat - Acme Bowl
2017-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | ACME Bowl, 100 Andover Park W #100, Tukwila, 98188
Please join Councilmember Hougardy for this special Council Chat at Acme Bowl, coinciding with the Strike out for Hunger fundraiser for the Tukwila Pantry. 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.

FREE Repair Time Fix-It Event
2017-04-08 09:30 - 12:30 | SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Avenue South, SeaTac, WA, 98168, United States
Bring in your small household items and clothing, and our expert “fixers” will try to repair and mend them. FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
The first one was held Aug. 13, 2016, at Valley Ridge Park, where we worked on 51 items and fixed or helpfully diagnosed more than 90 percent of them.
With these repair events, we aim to keep stuff out of the landfill, conserve resources and save you money!
To sign up to attend, or if you have questions, please contact Tom Watson at 206-477-4481.

You must be present during the repair. Our experienced all-purpose fixers and sewing fixers will try to repair or mend your items, and can also sometimes help you learn how to fix them next time. There are no guarantees an item can be fixed, or that attempting to fix it won’t break it even more.
Please only bring items small enough to be easily carried in by one person. Do not bring any items that are leaking, dangerous, use gasoline, or have a strong odor.

Equity & Social Justice Commission
2017-04-06 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.

Library Advisory Board
2017-04-04 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
2017-04-03 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

SnackPack Stuff the Bus
2017-04-01 10:00 - 14:00 | SAAR”S Super Saver Foods, 3725 South 144th Street, Tukwila, WA, United States
Let NO child go hungry in Tukwila!
STUFF THE BUS, a community food drive to benefit the Tukwila Weekend SnackPack Program.
10 am to 2 pm
SAAR’s Super Saver Foods
3725 South 144th Street, Tukwila

Many of our students and their families struggle to find enough to eat. That is especially true on weekends and over holidays.

Tukwila Weekend SnackPack Program sends a food sack of seven nutritious meals for the weekend home with Tukwila School District students who are facing hunger and housing instability

Tukwila Weekend SnackPack volunteers will be on hand to give out shopping lists and to receive your generous donations.
Let NO child go hungry in Tukwila!

Thank you for your generous support!

Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application Due
2017-03-31 17:00
The City of Tukwila Scholarship Program was established in 2014 to provide financial assistance to Tukwila residents graduating from high school in 2017 and enrolling in an undergraduate program in a community college, trade school or university to begin in the Fall, 2017. The DEADLINE to apply is March 31, 2017.
See application: http://www.tukwilawa.gov/wp-content/uploads/Mayor-2017-Scholarship-Application.pdf

City Council Work Session - Housing Policy
2017-03-30 18:00 - 20:30 | City Hall – Council Chamber, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Background materials and agenda for this City Council Work Session can be found HERE.
