City of Tukwila

Park Commission
2024-07-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-06-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-05-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-04-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-02-14 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 Executive Conference Room at the Tukwila Community Center or you can participate virtually on Microsoft Teams.
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

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Free Tech Bridge Girls STEM Program
2024-07-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Calling All High School Age Girls!
FREE Summer STEM Program Starting July 9th
Techbridge Girls and Tukwila Parks & Recreation invite young women entering or currently in high school to explore a career in STEM.
The free, 8-week program starts July 9th at 4 p.m.
Techbridge Girls challenges gender, racial, and class bias in STEM fields and culture by developing gender-responsive and culturally relevant STEM curricula that help girls see their unique STEM lineage, community, interests, and path to success.
Weekly activities include:

Engaging Experiments
Exciting Field Trips
Leadership & Learning Opportunities

Contact bella.montoya@tukwilawa.gov or madison.green-hayward@tukwilawa.gov to join this FREE summer program.

Free Adaptive Pickleball
2024-07-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Adaptive Pickleball Play Day July 7th
Don’t Miss Out! It’s FREE!

Join us for our second Adaptive Pickleball Play Day on Sunday, July 7th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For adaptive players and friends ages 14 and up.

The day will be an indoor introduction to pickleball. A limited number of sports chairs will be available, and we’ll have paddles for players.

Thank you to our event partners Seattle Adaptive Sports, Seattle Access Tennis, and The Here and Now Project.

Register here now to participate!

Community Book Club
2024-07-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us for our 1st ever Tukwila Parks & Recreation Book Club. May 1st book club members will meet at TCC to discuss logistics, the book we will read, and discuss in June, brainstorm other book ideas, and decide on the next meeting date.
The book we will read in May is The Personal Librarian, a GMA Book Club Pick, written by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. The book is a remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.
Facilitator, Verna Seal, will assist those who register in obtaining a copy of the current books.
For more info: marlus.francis@TukwilaWa.gov

First Wednesday of every month (4 sessions)

5/01/24
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Meeting Room B

6/05/24
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Meeting Room A

7/03/24
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Meeting Room A

8/07/24
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Meeting Room A

Special Arts Commission
2024-06-26 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.
In-person meeting or Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting

For more information, contact Michael May at Michael.May@TukwilaWA.gov.
See link for agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/173956/Row1.aspx

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Rain Barrel Workshop
2024-06-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
The City of Tukwila is hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop for Tukwila residents on Wednesday, June 12 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Tukwila Community Center.

At the workshop you will learn:

– Benefits of rainwater catchment
– How & where to install rain barrels
– How to maintain your rain barrel
– How to use the collected water

The workshop costs $20 and includes a rain barrel with water diverter kit delivered to your home. There is a limit of one rain barrel per household and registration is required.

✅Please register for the workshop at: TukwilaWA.gov/RainBarrel

Residents not attending the workshop can purchase a rain barrel (without a water diverter kit) for $45. Availability of these rain barrels is limited.

Please email EnvironmentalCompliance@TukwilaWA.gov with any questions.

King County Metro Green Jobs Fair
2024-06-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Green Jobs Fair
Help the planet and grow your career!
Explore a wide variety of Metro green jobs, including entry-level, apprenticeships and trades positions within bus operations, light rail, Street Car, and Water Taxi. Opportunities will be highlighted for everyone, with a special focus on career paths for youth, women, BIPOC individuals and job seekers who want to change direction. Participate in mock interviews and application clinics and explore new possibilities with Metro staff.
All are welcome! All job seekers ages 16+
Click here to register.
* Registration is encouraged but not required.

Family Fitness Day
2024-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Saturday, June 8 – 9 a.m. – Noon

FAMILY FITNESS DAY
3K Fun Run & Walk • Tukwila Community Center
Join us for National Family Health & Fitness Day! We will help kick off your summer with fun fitness challenges and a family and pet-friendly 3K walk or run.
Click here to register.

*** SEE OTHER SUMMER EVENTS BELOW ***

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2024 JUNE EVENTS

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Tuesday, June 18 – Noon – 2 p.m.
SUMMER KICKOFF
Foster High School Football Field
Middle schoolers and high schoolers start your summer off in style! Get ready to dance the day away with a live DJ, dive into a variety of games, and enjoy fun activities designed to kick off your summer with a blast.

Wednesday, June 19 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
JUNETEENTH
Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village, 14350 Tukwila International Boulevard,
The City of Tukwila welcomes the community to come together for its Fourth Annual Juneteenth Commemoration. Schedule of the day’s event:
11 a.m. Welcome – Tukwila Councilmember De’Sean Quinn
11:15 a.m. Presentation of the Black National Anthem, Jayden Walker
11:30 a.m. Storyteller Sharon Nyree Williams to present “Juneteenth: Freedom is…”
11:40 a.m. Performance by DaNell Daymon & Greater Works Choir
12:10 p.m. Keynote Speaker – Rev. Terrence Proctor from Tukwila’s Church by the Side of the Road
12:30 p.m. Performance – The THROWBACKS Dance Team

1 p.m. Closing

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2024 JULY EVENTS
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Thursday, July 4 – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
4TH OF JULY PICKLEBALL EVENT
Location TBD
Join Tukwila Parks & Recreation for a day of pickleball skills camps, games, scrambles, and festivities as we celebrate the United States’ 248th birthday with a day of good ol’ fun!

Wednesday, July 24 – 5:30 p.m.
CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES: BRIAN VOGAN & HIS GOOD BUDDIES
Joseph Foster Memorial Park, 13919 53rd Avenue South
Featuring fun, inclusive and interactive music for children and their parents, Brian and his Good Buddies have performed around the northwest for more than a decade.

Saturday, July 27 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
TOUCH-A-TRUCK at Westfield Southcenter Mall

See amazing vehicles from

Puget Sound Fire Authority
Tukwila Police Department
AMR (American Medical Response)
Tukwila Parks & Recreation
Tukwila Public Works
Recology
Puget Sound Energy
Airport Towing

Learn more.

Wednesday, July 31 – 5:30 p.m.
CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES – TBD
Joseph Foster Memorial Park, 13919 53rd Avenue South

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2024 AUGUST EVENTS
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Tuesday, August 6
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Show your community pride and let’s build a stronger and safer community together.

Wednesday, August 7 – 5:30 p.m.
CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES: Eléré
Joseph Foster Memorial Park, 13919 53rd Avenue South
Loudly embracing a philosophy that a young, hot and diverse salsa band in Seattle is undoubtedly vanguard, Eléré presents a glimpse into the present of Salsa as a global music in Seattle and beyond.

Thursday, August 8 – 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY EVENT
Join Tukwila Parks & Recreation for National Pickleball Day as we get out and active celebrating the sport invented on Washington’s own Bainbridge Island in 1965.

Wednesday, August 14 – 5:30 p.m.
CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES: KIM ARCHER
Joseph Foster Memorial Park, 13919 53rd Avenue South
Renowned for her electrifying, unfiltered performances and engaging rapport with audiences, Kim Archer has cultivated a vast and devoted fan base spanning the Pacific Northwest and beyond. For over two decades, this dedicated musician has captivated packed venues with her soulful delivery, propelled by powerful vocals and authentic songwriting.

Saturday, August 17 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
1ST ANNUAL TUKWILA HULLABALOO
Joseph Foster Memorial Park, 13919 53rd Avenue South
Join this vibrant community festival in Tukwila that celebrates our unity with entertainment, delicious food, unique art and craft vendors, and fun games for all ages. It’s a day to embrace the spirit of our community and create unforgettable memories together!

Friday, August 30 – 6 p.m.
END OF SUMMER BASH
• Tukwila Community Center
Celebrate the end of summer with a bang at our End of Summer Bash, featuring exciting games, a selection of food trucks, and the latest back-to-school gear. Wrap up the festivities with a special evening movie in the park, “Kung Fu Panda 4,” for a perfect finale to a memorable summer.

FREE Recycling Collection Event
2024-05-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us for Tukwila’s FREE Residential Recycling Collection Event at The Tukwila Community Center from 9am to 3pm on May 18, 2024. See the flyer below for more information on which items will be accepted. For questions about this event, contact 206-938-8262.
Funded in part by grants from King County Solid Waste Division and Hazardous Waste Management Program and Washington State Department of Ecology.

Click here for a full list of accepted items.

Arts Commission
2024-05-15 18:00 - 19:30 | 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. Arts Commission meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month starting May 15, 2024.
In-person meeting or Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting

For more information, contact Michael May at Michael.May@TukwilaWA.gov.
See link for agendas and minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/173956/Row1.aspx

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Free Repair Event
2024-05-11 13:30 - 16:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
At these FREE community repair events, skilled volunteer “fixers” try to repair and mend small household and personal items.
** Saturday, May 11, 1:30-4:30 pm, Tukwila Community Center | Facebook event page **

Sunday, April 21, 1:30-4:30 pm, Burien Library | Facebook event page
Saturday, June 8, 1:30-4:30 pm, Kirkland Library | Facebook event page
Saturday, Aug. 10, 1:30-4:30 pm, Skyway Library | Facebook event page

How can I participate in a King County-sponsored repair event?
To bring in an item to be looked at, at King County’s free community repair events: There are no reservations or appointments, but an advance sign-up gives priority over “walk-ins” or second items. One signed-up item per event per person.
To request an advance sign-up for a specific King County-sponsored event (not other program’s events), or if you have questions, contact event coordinator Tom at tom.watson@kingcounty.gov . In your message, specify the event you wish to attend, and the kind of item you have.
Also contact Tom if you’re interested in being a volunteer “fixer” for this program. However, there are currently very limited openings for new fixers (no openings for most events), and no openings for volunteers of other types.

What can I bring to a King County-sponsored repair event?
Items our fixers can potentially work on at these repair events include household and personal items that are small enough to be carried in by one person, including certain electronics, small furniture, and clothing/textiles. Items brought in for repair, including clothing, must be clean.
We may decline to work on any item – in advance or at the event – depending on the item, the type of repair needed, the fixers available, or for other reasons.
Items we can’t work on include: Anything that uses gasoline; cell phones; microwaves. Also, no lengthy reconstructive repairs; no major clothing alterations; no knife or tool sharpening.
For many types of items, area businesses offer repair services for a fee. These businesses are listed in the King County repair businesses directory, which has 18 different categories. Support those businesses, if you can!

Library Advisory Board
2024-05-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.
For more information, contact John Dunn at John.Dunn@TukwilaWA.gov or 206-767-2325.

See Agendas and Minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/167793/Row1.aspx
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Arts Commission
2024-04-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States

SmileMobile Dental Service
2024-03-14 08:30 - 17:00, 2024-03-13 08:30 - 17:00, 2024-03-12 08:30 - 17:00, 2024-03-05 08:30 - 2024-03-08 17:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
The SmileMobile is in Tukwila!

The dental team will see babies (first tooth) children, youth, adults, and families with Apple Health (state Medicaid) and no dental insurance (at no cost).

March 4 – 8, 2024

March 12 – 14, 2024 (Extended)

Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Ave S., Tukwila, WA 98168

At your SmileMobile appointment, we may do one or more of the following:

Dental examination
Oral health education
Fluoride varnish
Sealants
Simple extraction
Filling
X-rays

Please call 888.286.9105 to schedule your dental appointment.

City Council Retreat
2024-03-02 09:00 - 19:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tukwila City Council will hold a retreat on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
The retreat will take place at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168, Meeting Room A.
Topics of discussion will include but are not limited to effective collaboration and communication.
No official action will be taken.
A quorum of Councilmembers may convene for dinner at the Cheesecake Factory, 230 Strander Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188, at 5:00 p.m.
Christy O’Flaherty, MMC, Records Governance Manager/City Clerk

Seasonal Job Fair
2024-02-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
We are excited to host a job fair at the Tukwila Community Center on February 21 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
The focus will be on Seasonal and part-time job openings. This is a unique opportunity for community members, students, and part-time job seekers to connect directly with employers that have urgent job openings.
Are you interested in working at a Golf course? How about helping beautify local parks? Or do you have a special knack for working with kids and seniors? We have a variety of job openings available!
Recruiters and HR professionals will be available to conduct interviews on the spot and extend contingent job offers! This event will be well attended. Be sure to secure your space by registering here.
We are also looking for local employers in the South King County area to participate. This is a great time to connect with candidates who are currently seeking work. We have limited space for employers. Complete the registration below by Feb. 5 if you would like to participate.
Don’t miss this event! We look forward to seeing you on Feb. 21st.
