City of Tukwila

Tukwila Historical Society
2017-10-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2017-09-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Open House - Police Explorers
2017-10-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Tukwila Police Station, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
We are looking for Explorers!!! What is an Explorer? An explorer is a youth between the ages of 14-20 who is interested in learning more about law enforcement while serving the community.

Explorers receive hands-on training and practical demonstrations in many aspects of law enforcement operations and tactics. Through these demonstrations and continued mentorship, youth are given the opportunity to become leaders in the community. They are provided with lifelong skills that will allow them to succeed in whatever career path they ultimately choose. Our explorer’s also participate in many events such as Special Olympics Tip-A-Cop, National Night Out, Shop With A Cop and many other community functions.
Explorers typically on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM at the Tukwila Police station located at 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188.

Qualifications:
â€¢ Age 14-20
â€¢ If in high school, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
â€¢ If already out of high school, you must be a high school graduate or have a GED
â€¢ Have no criminal convictions
â€¢ Be willing to serve the community

City Council Regular Meeting
2017-10-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-10-02 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 Stuff the Bus
2017-10-14 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!

Council Chat
2017-10-14 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.

Green Day Tukwila Work Party
2017-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Park, 15460 65th Avenue South, Tukwila, 98188
Green Tukwila Day – October 14, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Help us to celebrate our first-ever Green Tukwila Day! This will be a day focused on bettering the health of Tukwila’s forests. Volunteers will plant trees and other plants that will become the future forest of the park. All community members are welcome, and no experience is necessary! The event is family friendly and open to all ages.
Date: October 14th, 2017
Time: 9am to Noon
Location: Tukwila Park
15460 65th Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98188
Sign Up Here to Volunteer for Green Tukwila Day!
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, as well as coffee, water, and a mid-morning snack. Help reduce waste by bringing your own refillable coffee mug/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.
If you are intersted in volutneering for Green Tukwila Day, please sign up using the link below! It’s important to RSVP so we can make sure that we have enough tools and resources for the day. We hope to see you there!
Sign Up Here to Volunteer for Green Tukwila Day!

Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board
2017-10-12 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

Tree and Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
2017-10-12 18:00 - 20:30, 2017-09-27 18:00 - 20:30 | City of Tukwila – Rainier Conference Room, 6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100, Tukwila, 98188, United States
The Tukwila Tree and Environment Committee first met in 2012-2013 to assist with drafting goals and policies related to the natural environment and urban forestry for the update of Tukwila’s Comprehensive Plan. These goals and policies were adopted by the City Council in 2013 and can be found in Chapter 4 of the Comprehensive Plan.
To implement the new landscaping and urban forestry goals and policies, the City is now updating its landscaping code, which has not been updated substantially in 17 years. Updating the City’s tree regulations will follow after the landscaping code update. The Tukwila Tree and Environment Advisory Committee reconvened to assist in the initial review of a draft landscaping code. Materials related to the Committee’s review of the draft regulations, including the Committee’s recommended draft landscaping code, are posted below. The Committee made a number of revisions and forwarded the draft regulations on to the Tukwila Planning Commission.
See link for more information: http://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/community-development/community-planning/tree-environment-advisory-committee/

Park Commission
2017-10-11 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
2017-10-11 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

Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee
2017-10-10 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
2017-10-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-09-25 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

Socktober 5K Fest Fun Run & Walk - Cancelled
2017-10-07 07:00 - 14:00 | Foster Golf Links, 13500 Interurban Avenue South, Tukwila, 98168
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 7:00 AM @ Foster Golf Links.
REGISTER ONLINE: tukwilawa.gov/onlineregistration

Equity & Social Justice Commission
2017-10-05 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
2017-10-03 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

Library Advisory Board - Cancelled
2017-10-03 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

FREE Senior Health & Information Fair
2017-10-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Education for a Safer, Healthier and Happy Life.
Join us for a free health and information fair. Various vendors will be here to help you with your fitness, health, transportation, care giving, senior housing, medical, insurance, minor home repair, just to name a few needs.
There will be demonstrations, booths and free health screenings.

Civil Service Commission
2017-10-02 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

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2017-09-30 09:00 - 10:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 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 Training - Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
2017-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
When disaster calls – how will you respond?
The City of Tukwila Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management are offering the FEMA-sponsored Community Emergency Response Team training at no charge starting September 30, 2017!
To register, call 206-971-8742, e-mail CERT@tukwilawa.gov, or fill out a Training Application Form.

Following a large scale emergency, professional responders may not be immediately available as they are tasked with multiple priorities. Through CERT training, individuals and organizations learn life-saving response skills to help each other until professionals arrive.
CERT includes 21 hours of training, plus a simulated disaster drill. Topics include the following:

Hazard Identification & Disaster Preparedness
Response Team Organization and Communication
Fire Safety and Suppression
Light Search and Rescue
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
Disaster Medical Operations
Terrorism Awareness
Disaster Psychology and Emotional Impacts
Comprehensive Final Drill

Classes run three Saturdays in a row, September 30th, October 7th, and October 14th, from 8am to 5pm each day, and will include a Final Drill on the last day. Lunch will be on your own. Participants must attend all classes and the drill in order to receive a certificate of completion.

Planning Commission
2017-09-28 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

Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee
2017-09-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
The Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee is made up of four community members, two City Councilmembers, and the Public Works Director. The Siting Advisory Committee:

Provides and participate in public outreach strategies;
Ensures community feedback is incorporated when feasible; and
Provides feedback on potential sites, siting process, and outcomes.

Committee members were appointed on May 15th, 2017, and will serve until the siting activities are complete.
The Committee meets on the last Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 in the Hazelnut Conference Room at City Hall.

Candidates Night
2017-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Red Lion Seattel Airport Hotel, 18220 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA, 98188, United States
Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce has invited the candidates running for King County Sheriff, City Council (Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and Tukwila) and the Port of Seattle Commissioners Positions to attend, and to meet and greet with Chamber members. All candidates in attendance will also have an opportunity to address the full audience.
Hope you will join Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce in this opportunity to engage with our future elected officials.
Parking is limited and attendees are encouraged to carpool. Additional over-flow parking is available next door at the Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport.

Contact Information:

For addition Event details or for questions about registration please contact Emma Oglesby at 206-575-1633 or by email.
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Fees/Admission:

$25 early registration for Chamber Members. $35 after September 20th.
$50 for guests (non-members)

Location:

Red Lion Seattle Airport Hotel
18220 International Blvd, SeaTac 98188Parking is limited and attendees are encouraged to carpool. Additional over-flow parking is available next door at the Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport.

Date/Time Information:

September 27, 2017
5pm-8pm

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
2017-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | City Hall – Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Major duties: Provide recommendations to Mayor and Council regarding the levying and application of Hotel/Motel tax collections.
Appointed by Council, Res. 1381
See agenda packets and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/258749/Row1.aspx

FREE Salmon Seeson Event
2017-09-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Codiga Park, 12535 50th Pl S, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Join us for a morning in the park celebrating the epic journey of the Green-Duwamish Salmon. Come and meet Shorline Stewards and learn about all 5 species of salmon that pass through Tukwila. There will be booths to learn about how you can help the salmon and get involved in sustaining healthy habitat in Tukwila. Plus live music, see you next to the river.
Please park at Tukwila Community Center, we will have a shuttle running every half hour to the park.
See Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/280250409122493
