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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 Tukwila Reporter - Residents GuideTUKWILA RESIDENTS'GU IDE A SUPPLEMENT TO THE tukwila reporter SOUND PUBLISHING INC. The 2014 Tukwila Residents' Guide is the first guide to the City of Tukwila published by the Tukwila Reporter. We hope you will find it informative; please keep the guide closeby because it's intended to provide useful information all year long. Dean A. Radford, editor HERE'S WHAT YOU'II FIND INSIDE: Mayor's message/2 City of Tukwila/3 City Council/4 Getting help/5 Schools/6, 7 Calendar/8 Police/9 Fire/9 Essentials/10 Historical sites/11 Tukwila fun/12 Museum/13 Recreation/14 Business/15 Regional publisher/ Polly Shepherd Publisher/ Ellen Morrison Editor/ Dean A. Radford 425-255-3484, ext. 5150 Sales/ Ellen Morrison, Tamie Beitinger, Lisa Yaskus, Marie Skoor, James Purviance Tukwila: City of opportunity Welcome to Tukwila — the City of op- portunity, the community of choice! Just 10 miles south of Seattle, we are at the cross- roads of all things exciting for the entire region. We have wonderful shopping, din- ing, parks, trails, recreation, and a diverse cultural heritage that all come together to create a vibrant community. Our convenient location and excellent housing options make Tukwila a great place to start a business or raise a family. Our population has grown dramatically through the years, and now with nearly 20,000 residents, and over 40,000 jobs in- cluding research and development, manu- facturing and sales, our already expansive retail core is growing even faster. Some of our unique and exciting businesses in Tuk- wila make it a true enter- tainment location for the Puget Sound region. You can park for free at West- field Shopping Center, the largest shopping mall in the state, go indoor skydiv- ing at iFly, play 18 holes of golf at the Foster Links, watch wildlife as you walk or jog along the Green River Trail, visit the Family Fun Center for nine acres of games, or explore the new Space Shuttle Trainer at the Museum of Flight, which is one of the largest flight/space museums in the world. Our friendly pro -economic development climate attracts and keeps businesses and en- sures we will be a thriving center of exciting opportunity for generations to come. Those jobs are enriched by some of the area's most beautiful parks and open spaces. Plan a family picnic, company outing, or cel- ebration at one of our picnic shelters. Enjoy ou tours, native plant sales, and a kid's garden par Tukwila has a diverse and active population, and environment the best place in the region. to offer. Welcome! Mayor Jim Haggerton Tukwila: Important phone numbers City Hall, 206-433-1800 City Council • Joe H. Duffle, 206-478-0089 • Dennis Robertson, 206-242-6373 • Allan Ekberg, 206-241-6904 • Verna Seal, 206-293-3274 • Kathy Hougardy, 206-571-0007 • De'Sean Quinn, 2014 president, 206-331-5939 • Kate Kruller, 206-853-9330 City job line, 206-433-1828 Community development, 206-431-3670 Economic development, 206-433-1832 City Attorney's Office, 206-433-1867 City prosecutor, 206-431-3666 City clerk, 206-433-1800 Crime prevention, 206-431-2197 Fire (non -emergency) 206-575-4404 Fort Dent Park, 206-431-3232 Human Services, 206-433-7180 King County Animal Control, 206-296-7387 Mayor's Office, 206-433-1850 Municipal Court, 206-433-1840 Police (non -emergency) 206-433-1808 Public works, 206-433-0179 Tukwila Community Center, 206-768-2822 Tukwila Pantry, 206-431-8293 Tukwila Pool, 206-267-2350 Utilities billing, 206-433-1835 Volunteer coordinator, 206-768-2822 EMERGENCIES Call 911 r annual Backyard Wildlife Festival with guided bird ty. who care about making our schools, neighborhoods, I know you'll agree with me once you see all we have Sincerely, Mayor Jim Haggerton Tukwila Residents' Guide « June 2014 3 our Within Tukwila's nearly 10 square miles live about 19,000 people, who within minutes can get to a freeway, shop at a world-class shop- ping mall, take a flight almost anywhere and meet neighbors from around the world. Tukwila has changed mightily since it incorporated nearly 106 years ago, in 1908. It was home to some of the Washington Territory's pioneers and today is home to some of the nation's newest immigrants. With five schools the Tukwila School District is considered the most diverse school district in the nation. There are 2,000 business- es in the city, from mom-and-pop stores to national retail chains and prominent industrial giants. But Tukwila still has room to grow, espe- cially in the Southcenter area. Mayor Jim Haggerton E-mail: mayor@tukwilawa.gov Phone: 206-433-1850 Office: Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Parkway Jim Haggerton was elected to his second four-year term as mayor beginning on Jan. 1, 2012. Previously, he served for 13 years on the City Council. Haggerton is the city's chief administrative officer, ensuring that the laws and ordinances of the city are enforced. He represents the city on numerous local, regional, state and national organizations. The city administrator is responsible for overseeing the city's daily activities. city Tukwila City Hall campus is where the business of the city is conduct- ed and where the Tukwila City Council meets. There are two buildings on the campus that house the city's departments. The 6200 building is where the council meets and it houses such key officials as the mayor and city clerk. 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188 206-433-1800 city The City of Tukwila's website, www.tukwilawa.gov, contains exten- sive information about the city, including City Council agendas and min- utes, a city calendar and in-depth information about city services that will help residents get through their daily lives and better understand their government. Celebrate your n4D E PENDENCE Discover a new world of Independent Living! 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CONTACT • E-mail: citycouncil@tukwilawa.gov or to reach an individual council member, fol- low this protocol, firstname.lastname@tuk- wilawa.gov • Phone: 206-433-8993, council analyst Laurel Humphrey • Office: City Council members don't have regular office hours. MEETINGS The City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at its City Hall chambers. The council meets as the Committee of the Whole at 7 p.m. the sec- ond and fourth Mondays of the month in its chambers. All council meetings are public, except for executive sessions at which legal, land or personnel issues are discussed EM L Allan Ekberg Verna Seal TUKWILA POOL METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT The Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park Dis- trict is a separate government agency that owns and operates the Tukwila Pool and oversees its aquatics program through a contract with the City of Tukwila. The Tukwila City Council serves as the dis- trict's Board of Commissioners, which meets at 5:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month in council chambers at City Hall. The district's executive director is Jennafer Price Cargill, who can be reached at 206-678- 4937 or via e-mail at jpcargill@tukwilapool. org. The Tukwila Pool Advisory Committee provides community feedback and support to the Board of Commissioners and the pool. Meetings are held 8:10 a.m.-9:40 a.m. first Saturday of the month at the Tukwila Com- munity Center, Arts Room B, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila. H&R BLOCK® Business Services (425) 271-4411 652 Stander Blvd., Tukwila, WA 98188 Bookkeeping Payroll Tax Preparation Tax Advice virgil.knedlik@hrblock.com www.hrblock.com 1079240 Kathy Hougardy Kate Kruller GOVERNMENT MEETINGS • Arts Commission, firstTuesday, 5:30 p.m.,Tukwila Community Center, contact Stephanie Gardner at 206- 767-2342 • Civil Service Commission, first Monday, 5 p.m., Hazelnut Conference Room, Contact Kim Gilman at 206-431-2187 • Community Affairs Parks Committee, second and fourth Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Hazelnut Conference Room. • Equity Diversity Commission, first Thursday, 5:15 p.m., Hazelnut Conference Room, Contact Joyce Trantina at 206-433-1850 • Finance Safety Committee, first and third Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Hazelnut Conference Room. • Library Advisory Board, first Tuesday, 7 p.m., Community Center, Contact Stephanie Gardner at 206- 767-2342 • Park Commission, third Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Community Center, Contact Dave Johnson at 206-767- 2308 • Planning Commission, Board of Architectural Review, fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers at City Hall, Contact Wynetta at 206-431-3670 4 Shift into 1 Savings. 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Bring photo ID and a current utility bill showing address. www.tukwilapantry.org. 206-431-8293 • Tukwila Children's Foundation, early education preparation classes for parents to learn how to help their children in school, emergency sup- plies and assistance, references and resource help. 206-816-1379 • Pregnancy Aid, 730 S. 225th St. Des Moines. Provides clothing, cribs, car seats and other furniture to new moms. Items are "borrowed" and then returned when no longer needed. 206-878-3770. • King County Sexual Assault Resource Center. Provides crisis intervention counseling support, legal, medical information and advocacy to victims of sexual assault. 425-226-7273. www.kcsarc.org. • Crisis clinic, offers 24-hour, telephone -based crisis intervention and information and referrals to community services for youth and adults. 206-461-3222. • Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN), offers a 24-hour crisis line to victims of domestic violence. 425-656-7867. www.dawnonline.org. • Tukwila Office of Human Services, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, next to Tukwila City Hall. Provides help connecting Tukwila residents with services and programs to meet their needs. 206-433-7180 or 206-433-7181. Call first to ensure someone is in the office. • YWCA of Seattle King County — Domestic Violence Community Advocate. Provides community advocacy for victims of domestic violence. 425-226-1266, ext. 3009. www.ywcaworks.org • YWCA of Seattle King County — Emergency Housing Program. Provides shelter and case management to families with children for up to 90 days. 425-226-1266, ext. 1002. www.ywcaworks.org • Senior Services of Seattle King County - Meals on Wheels. Provides home- delivered meals to home -bound senior citizens. 206-448-5767. www.seniorservices.org. • Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA). Provides bi-cultural/bi-lingual case management, advocacy, employment and family services to refugees and immigrants. 206-957-2029. www.rewa AQUARIUM ..-surays loam -Znm I IIGI'LINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE -e over 250 species a, narine creatures. ©GATED ON REDONDO BEACH -I ghline i COMMUNITY COLLEGE It's not too late to register! Summer classes begin June 23, 2014 Fall classes begin September 22, 2014 lin Po .: It PI �.., l' Pp Al Ho. n Yb P. NdPm5rnFu 11 NP Pu /01 www.highline.edu 6 Tukwila Residents' Guide « June 2014 tukwila Tukwila schools celebrate diversity Students at Showalter Middle School practice their reading and writing at computers. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter Nancy Coogan superintendent SUPERINTENDENT Nancy Coogan Phone: 206-901-8006 Email: coogann@tukwila.wednet.edu Office: Administration Building, 4640 S. 144th St.,Tukwila District website: www.tukwila.wednet. edu Rmt 0T YOUR LOCAL AREA Come Check Out Our Showroom dopy t ell • New Sewing Machines & Repair • New Vacuums & Repair • Service of all major brands • Free Estimates tom& r,�• •Begs ■ r++., • Belts • Parts • In -Store Demos • In -Store Repairs 25441 104th Ave SE Kent, WA 98030-6826 253-854-2892 • www.kentsupersewandvac.com More than 2,900 students are en- rolled in five schools in the Tukwila School District, representing many cultures and ethnic groups and speak- ing more than 80 world languages. Forty percent of students qualify for English Language Learner ser- vices. Eighty-five percent of students are eligible for free/reduced school meals. A certificated staff of 184, clas- sified staff 138 and 26 administrators serve the district and its five schools, Foster High School, Showalter Middle School and Cascade View, Tukwila and Thorndyke elementary schools. DISTRICT WEBSITE The Tukwila School District's website is www.tukwila. wednet.edu. There is a wealth of information there for students, parents, the community and district staff. 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Board members can be reached via email at tsdboard@tukwila.wednet.edu. • Mary Fertakis, District 1 • Steve Mullet, District 2 • Alicia Waterton, District 3 • Mark Wahlstrom, District 4 • Dave Larson, District 5 Tukwila School District • Foster High School, 4242 S. 144th St.,Tukwila, 206-901-7900. Prin- cipal Pat Larson • Showalter Middle School, 4628 S. 144th St., Tukwila, 206-901-7800. Principal Brett Christopher • Cascade View Elementary School, 13601 32nd Ave. S., 206-901- 7700. Principal Jeff Baker • Thorndyke Elementary School, 4415 S. 150th St., Principal Brian Hutchison • Tukwila Elementary School, 5939 S. 149th St., 206-901-7500. Prin- cipal Steve Salisbury Private schools Academy Schools is a nationally accredited, non-sectarian school, serving grades pre -kindergarten through 12 that offers a personalized curriculum. The school is at 14601 Interurban S., Tukwila. The phone number is 206-588-0860. 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We have great games and giveaways during the year. Your child gets a prize and sticker at every visit. WE LOVE DR. BUDA! 8 Tukwila Residents' Guide « June 2014 tukwilacalendar JULY Family Fourth at the Fort July 4, 4 p.m. -10 p.m. Fort Dent Park opens to the public at 9 a.m. Friday, July 4, with July 4 activities beginning at 4 p.m. The fireworks display is at 10 p.m. The day includes inflatable bouncers and slides and an entertainment stage. Vendors will have food and barbecues are allowed in designated areas. Movies on the Green July 18 and July 25 The "doors" open at 8 p.m. (bring your own lawn chairs) at the Foster Golf Course for the Movies on the Green, with movies showing at dusk. The movie July 18 is the PG -13 "The Great Gatsby" and the movie July 25 is the PG "E.T." The golf course is at 13500 Interurban Ave. S. Touch -A -Truck July 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids of all ages will sit in the driver's seat of Tukwila's big rigs, including fire trucks, and learn about safety and emergency prepared- ness offered by the City of Tukwila and exhibi- tors at the Foster High School parking lot, 4242 S. 144th St. AUGUST Peanut Butter and Jam Family Concert and Show Series Wednesdays, Aug. 6-27, noon -1 p.m. The series is held outside the Tukwila Com- munity Center next to the spray park. Bring picnic baskets and blankets; kids dance and sing to the music of favorite performers. The schedule: Aug. 6, Recess Monkey; Aug. 13, Johnny Bregar; Aug. 20, The Not -Its!, and Aug. 27, Eric Ode The Tukwila Heritage and Culture Festival at Foster High School offers a Taste of Tukwila. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter The Fourth of July festival at Fort Dent Park is full of family fun and a fireworks display to cap the evening. Family Summer Outdoor Cinema Series Fridays, Aug. 8, 15, 22 Seating for the free family movies under the stars at the Tukwila Community Center opens at 8 p.m. and the movies start at dusk. Bring chairs and blankets. The schedule: Aug. 8, "Despicable Me 2;" Aug. 15, "The Nut Job;' and Aug. 22, "Frozen." A donation of two cans of food to support the Tukwila Pantry is sug- gested. Tukwila Kid's Festival Aug. 23, noon -4 p.m. The annual festival for kids at Cascade View Park, 14211 37th Ave. S., has exhibits and interactive booths, providing an educational experience for the while family. It's free. SEPTEMBER Tukwila Heritage and Culture Festival Sept. 19, 2 p.m. -6 p.m. The festival at Foster High School celebrates Tukwila's diversity and the Taste of Tukwila lets visitors taste food from around the world. There will be music and dance performances, arts displays and hands-on activities. Tukwila Residents' Guide « June 2014 9 tukwila The City of Tukwila Fire Department serves a residential com- munity of about 19,000 and a major retail and commercial dis- trict in Southcenter with a staff of 63 career -uniformed firefight- ers and four civilian personnel. The department provides fire suppression and medical aid, fire code inspections, sprinkler, fire alarm and building plan review, fire cause investigation, and nu- merous fire prevention safety education programs • Emergency: 911 • Non -emergency: 206-575-4404 • E-mail: tukwilafire@tukwilawa.gov • Acting Fire Chief: Chris Flores Tukwila staffs four fire stations: • Station 51, 444 Andover Park E. This is the headquarters station. All fire prevention activities, plan reviews and permits are done at this station. • Station 52, 5900 S. 147th St. • Station 53, 4202 S. 115th St. • Station 54, 4237 S. 144th St. When firefighters are at any of the four stations, they will check blood pressures. Someone is always available at Station 51 to provide this service. tukwila Tukwila Police Officer Brent Frank with K9 partner Ace. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter The City of Tukwila Police Department, with 92 employ- ees, provides a progressive, full- service and professional police force to the Tukwila community. The department sponsors and supports community activities and programs as part of its Com- munity -Oriented Policing objec- tives. The potential demand for police services grows dramati- cally during the week because the Southcenter commercial area draws 140,000 workers and shoppers on a weekday. Crime data about Tukwila is available online at crimereports.com. • Emergency: 911 • Non -emergency: 206-433-1808 • Email: police@tukwilawa.gov • Chief Mike Villa We've Grown! (19 HealthPoint We've been in your neighborhood fora while and have served people from all over King County for over 43 years. Now we're growing to serve you better: more doctors, more exam rooms and a full-service pharmacy. We specialize in family practice - health care for people of all ages, from pregnancy, child and baby care to adults and seniors. And we accept Medicaid and Medicare. Come see us: no lengthy wait time, just quick and easy medical care. So if you don't have a doctor and need a checkup, or your child needs an immunization, or you're not feeling well, give HealthPoint a call or stop by. HealthPoint Tukwila 206-439-3289 healthpointchc.org 13030 Military Rd. S. Tukwila, WA 98168 In the Highline Medical Arts Building HOURS: Mon -Wed: 8am-8pm • Thur -Fri: 8am-5pm • Sat: 10am-3pm 10 Tukwila Residents' Guide « June 2014 tukwila Getting around Finding a particular location isn't hard - if you know how to address the problem. Avenues run north and south. Streets and roads run east and west. Roads labeled "Place;' "Drive" and "Court" are generally offshoots. For avenues, the numbers get higher as you go east from the City of Tukwila (or lower if you go west). For streets, the numbers get higher in a north -to -south direction. And, of course, there's the problem of different names for the same road. The county has its naming protocols, usually num- bers, and the City of Tukwila has its protocols. The road names change depending on whether the road is in a city or the county. South 180th Street/Carr Road/Petrovitsky Road is a good ex- ample. It's the main street that runs past Valley Medical Center. On the Valley floor, it's South 180th Street through Southcenter, then South 43rd Street. Going up the hill past Valley Medical, it turns into Southeast Carr Road, then Southeast Petrovitsky Road. Southcenter Boulevard is also South 154th Street. Driver licenses You'll need to leave town to get or nenew a driver license, al - sears outict SAVE 7O% EVERT�IE UP TO OFF ON -STORE NOW ONLINE AT SEARSOUTLET.COM DM/WAG ow 01,41-Y- Iyi Nordic -Rack Sears Tukwila Outlet In Southcenter South Industrial Park -18348 Olympic Ave 0, Tukwila, WA 98188 425-251-0409 Monday Ihru Saturday gam - 9pm, Sunday 10am - 7pm 1083933 though that's also possible online. The Washington state Depart- ment of Licensing Driver Licensing Office in Renton is at 1314 Union Ave. N.E., Suite 4; the Kent office is at 25410 74th Ave. S. Renton and Kent hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sat- urday, and closed on Sunday and Monday. General information about licenses for drivers, including online renewal, is available at www.dol.wa.gov. Vehicle licenses There are contract offices that sell vehicle and vessel licenses in Burien, Kent and Renton, among other offices. They are Siler Licensing, 628 S.W. 151st St., Burien, 206-243-8222; Kent Licens- ing Agency, 331 Washington Ave. S., Kent, 253-852-3110; and Renton Licensing Agency, 329 Williams Ave. S., Renton, 425- 228-5640. General information about licenses for vehicles and vessels, including online renewal, is available at www.dol.wa.gov. Vehicle emissions The closest station to Tukwila for vehicle emissions testing is in Renton, 805 S.W. 10th St. The phone number is 425-228-6453. More information on the state -required tests is available online at www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/cars/automotive_pages.htm. Voting information Information about voting and voter registration is available on- line at http://kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx. For general informa- tion, call 206 -296 -VOTE. The King County Elections Division is located at 919 S.W. Grady Way in Renton. All voter -related ser- vices are available there. Pet licenses Tukwila contracts for services with Regional Animal Services of King County and City Hall (6200 Southcenter Blvd.) is one of many places that customers can purchase King County pet li- censes. License tags are issued over the counter at the City Clerk's Office during normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon- day through Friday, excluding holidays. Fees are $30 for an al- tered dog or cat and $60 for an unaltered dog or cat. There are discounts for qualifying seniors. The website is www.kingcounty. gov/safety/regionalAnimalServices.aspx. Child Care Resources Child Care Resources will help parents find licensed child-care facilities for their children. The phone number is 206-329-5544; the website is www.childcare.org. Tukwila Residents' Guide « June 2014 11 Want to learn first-hand about Tukwila's history? Then visit some of the city's many historical places that are remembered with a monument, plaque or some- thing that makes Tukwila unique. Joseph Foster Park Historical Monument - South 138th Street and 53rd Avenue South; land donated to build Foster school west of the monument. Foster Golf Links Historical Monument - North end of Foster Golf Links, 56th Avenue South and Interurban Avenue South; identifies location where flat -bottom boats landed at a point called Foster Landing near the Foster Homestead. Fort Dent Park Historical Monument - Within Fort Dent Park, Fort Dent Way; found along the Green River Trail just out- side the outfield fences of fields 1 and 2 commemorating the Black River Junction Landing for flat-bottomed boats that carried passengers and goods to and from the Duwamish and Green Rivers between 1854 and 1886. Fort Dent was named after U.S. Army Capt. Frederick T. Dent, who was said to have supervised con- struction of the building. Dent eventually became a colonel in the Civil War and was a member of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's staff (Gen. Grant married Dent's sister, Julia). Tukwila Heritage and Cul- tural Center Historical Plaque -Tukwila Library, 59th Avenue South and South 144th St.; former elementary school (1920- 1938) and City Hall (1947-1978). Turn -of -the -century school burned historical down and replaced in the late 1940s, then served as City Hall. Duwamish/Green River Trail Pedestrian Bridge Dedicated plaque - South 180th and Andover Park East on wooden footbridge; Byron Sneva - Tukwila Public Works director, dedicated in 1988. Crystal Springs Park Historical Water Tank - South 160th Street and 51st Avenue South; Concrete Open Tank - Crystal Springs Water Company piped spring water to valley farms. DuwamisWGreen River Trail Historical Centennial Monument - Christensen Road north of Baker Boulevard at the entrance to the Green River trail; Nelsen Landing - Riverboat landing from 1853 to 1886 at the Nelsen family farm, 200 yards north. Strander Boulevard over Green River Historical Plaque-StranderBoule- vard and Green River; Lois T. Newton Bridge, served as city clerk for many years, bridge named in her honor. Duwamish Park Historical Plaque - 42nd Avenue South and South 116th Street; Du- wamish School - Former site of first school for School District No. 175, operated 1911 to 1974. Tukwila Community Center Petroglyph Rock - 42nd Av- enue South and 124th Street; Native American site, grassy area was once a campsite on the river for Native Americans as a food -gathering loca- tion. Hazelnut Park Plaque west of play area, South 144th Street and 59th Avenue South, behind the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center; Marcelle and Rudolf Regel Civic volunteers - Plaque to rec- ognize years of civic service, October 1983. Frank W. Zepp Bridge South 180th Street over Du- wamish/Green River; Frank W. Zepp Bridge - long-time city supervisor, dedicated 1970. Schools/Childcare South Preschool 206-246-9100 Nancy Pedersen, Director nancyp ed@ co m cas t. net Preschool Cub Class ages 2 1/2 - 4 MTTH 9:OOam - 11:30am Pre -kindergarten Bear Class ages 4 - 5 MTWTH 11:30am-2:30pm 1005 SW 152nd St., Burien 98166 1969790 (Corner of 152nd and 10th SW) n . n Schedule your tour today... Academy Schools 14601 Interurban Avenue South, Tukwila Preparing Students for College & Beyond * Nationally Accredited College Preparatory School * Pre -Kindergarten - Grade 12 * IO to 1 Student to Teacher Ratio * Inspiring Teachers * Challenging Curriculum * Robotics, Chess, Field Trips & Outdoor Environmental Learning en er * Creative After School Clubs & Child Care * Adventurous & Academic Summer Academy 206-588-0860 www.academyschools.org Centrally Located -1-5/405 Interchange at Southcenter 1063928 12 R te; Imo:; tukwila Who best knows where to have fun in town? The locals, of course. So we asked a few folks to share their favorite thing to do in Tukwila. A river walk I love the walking trail along the Du- wamish, from the bridge over the spot where the Duwamish Indian's legendary "Northwinds Fishing Weir" was to the green wooden walking bridge. I've seen salmon so thick, looking down at them from that bridge, that it looked like you could walk across water. (Check out the photos online, http://tinyurl.com/pfaa6sk Jacque Carroll, Sustain the Tukwila Pool and voted Tukwila's top volunteer My library time My favorite thing to do in Tukwila is to spend time at Foster Public Library doing different activities with my friends. I also love the bowling alley! #AcmeBowl Cierra Ghafari junior, Foster High School Helping community My favorite thing to do for enjoyment in Tukwila will be going out the community and helping them if they are looking for support. Go out to Cascade View Com- munity Park enjoy the day with the di- verse community. From the sports of soc- cer, volleyball, and cricket. As being, more closely to Tukwila I love to do research on how I can support community in Tukwila. Lastly, I mostly spend my time working with the community and letting them feel more close to new country. Tek Kafley Foster graduate, active in the Bhutanese community Walking the dogs Walking our Alaskan Malamutes - Nikki and Denali is great enjoyment. We visit Tukwila's parks often. Be it Crystal Springs or car rides to the Duwamish Hill Preserve, or Ikawa Park, or Tukwila Park or Tukwila Pond, and the Interurban Trail. Say 'car ride' and we all get excited. Allan Ekberg, Tukwila City Council A round of golf I enjoy playing golf at Foster Golf Links with friends and family. The course is in- tertwined with the Duwamish River pro- viding for a very peaceful round. At only 4800 yards I can play there with my son as well as my Dad; no 350 -yard drives need- ed! Very affordable too! Issac Tucker Foster basketball coach �) EC Computers Laptop and Computer Repair Networking Administration and Setup Data Recovery / We do onsite visits 22307 Marine View Dr. S / Des Moines, WA 98198 / 206 878 3321 1058497 Visit our classrooms "For great enjoyment it is my pleasure to walk into a classroom and see a rainbow of faces eagerly and actively learning. It gives me great joy to have kindergarten students requesting that I read to them, or a civics classroom wanting to debate a topic of stu- dent concern. No matter what age, what content, it is a rich tapestry that cultivates community for one Tukwila." Superintendent Nancy Coogan Tukwila School District Fourth at the Fort July 4th at Fort Dent is a highlight in Tukwila. Music, vendors, activities for kids and great fireworks at the end. Best of all, friends that don't see each other often hang out for hours talking, sharing food and solving the problems of the world. Great times! Chuck Parrish, community member Beer and a burger That's easy! My favorite thing to do in Tukwila is to have a cold beer and grilled chicken burger at Billy Baroo's patio on a nice summer evening. Derek Speck, City of Tukwila economic development director FlISTORICAT S0CIE fl Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center 14475 59th Ave S. 206 -244 -HIST (4478) tukwilahistory.org Tukwila Residents' Guide « June 2014 13 This Samurai warrior is part of the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center Japanese Sister City Collection Exhibit. tukwila's The Tukwila Historical So- ciety was founded by local residents in 1975 with the pur- pose of preserving the area's heritage. In 1991 with fund- ing support from the City of Tukwila, the society assisted in the writing of a comprehen- sive history of Tukwila titled, "Tukwila - Community at the Crossroads:' The society's headquarters is at the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center, 14475 59th Ave. S., Tukwila. The phone number is 206-244-4478; the email is tukwilahistsociety@ tukwilahistory.org. Call or email for information about museum hours. The society has spent recent years to raise money to im- prove and renovate the former, and historic, Tukwila City Hall for the museum. The society is always looking for artifacts that will help tell the story of the Tukwila community. FOSTER-TUKWILA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 14401 56th Ave S FALL SUNDAY SCHEDULE: CE 9:00 AM; WORSHIP 10:30 AM SUMMER: WORSHIP 9:30 AM; No C 206-243-4455 • www.ftpc.org Because your mental health is as essential as your physical health. Strengthening Our Community, One Life At A Time 14 a Residents' Guide « June 2014 tu kwilarecreation tukwila The mission of the Tukwila Pool is to make swimming accessible and relevant to a diverse community. The pool staff strives to contribute to the Tukwila community by creating a warm, friendly environment with diverse programs, increased knowl- edge of water safety, efficient swim- ming techniques and fun. There is an extensive program of swim les- sons and open swims and swims for specific groups. • Website: tukwilapool.org • Phone: 206-267-2350 • E-mail: poolinfo@tukwilawa. gov • Location: 4414 S. 144th St., between Foster High School and Showalter Middle School The Tukwila Pool, next to Foster High School, offers lessons, swims for various groups and is home to the Foster girls swim team. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter The Tukwila Community Center is the hub of the city's recreation and sports ac- tivities for participants of all ages. There is a comprehensive Recreation Brochure on the city's website, www.tukwilawa.gov, that provides class and program informa- tion and registration information. • Website: www.tukwilawa.gov/recre- ation/rectcc.html • Phone: 206-768-2822 • E-mail: parksrec@tukwilawa.gov • Location: 1242442nd Ave. S. golf The city -owned Foster Golf Links offers nine -hole and 18 -hole courses that have drawn golfers to the course along the Duwamish River for nearly 90 years. The 15,000 -square -foot clubhouse includes a pro shop, an instruction studio, meeting and banquet rooms and an outdoor pa- tio. Food and drinks are available at Billy Baroo's. • Golf shop: 206-242-4221 • Billy Baroo's: 206-588-2763 • Location: 13500 Interurban South sports Seahawks Renton is the official home of the Super Bowl XXVIII Cham- pion Seattle Seahawks! Fans and Seahawks players interact regularly at the training camp in the summer at the Seahawks' headquarters and prac- tice facility, the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in north Renton. Each practice session has a limited number of seats that fans register for online. Visit Seahawks.com for practice schedules and more information. Mariners The Seattle Mariners play home baseball games at Safeco Field April through October. The Mariners have a number of flexible ticket options for groups and individuals. Go to SeattleMariners.com for more information. Sounders The Seattle Sounders, who also have the same ownership as the Seahawks, play home soccer games at Qwest Field February through June. The Sounders are Seattle's Major League Soccer team and have the most season -ticket holders in the league. Go to SoundersFC.com for more information. They practice at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. Rainmakers The Seattle Rainmakers of the Major League Ultimate Frisbee league play their home games at Renton Memorial Stadium in North Renton. The home season gets under way April 19 and runs through June 14. For more information visit seattle.rainmakers. mlultimate.com. Thunderbirds The Seattle Thunderbirds play in Kent's ShoWare Center. The hockey team's season runs from September through March and tickets are reasonably priced. Visit tickets.SeattleThunderbirds.com for more information. Storm The Seattle Storm play home basketball games at KeyArena, May through September. The Storm offer a family friendly and affordable atmosphere at games. Go to wnba.com/storm/ for ticket and schedule information. Tukwila Residents' Guide « June 2014 tukwila Chamber of Commerce helps Tukwila's businesses prosper Tukwila is home to about 2,000 businesses. Helping them to prosper, along with businesses in Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac, is the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, headquartered in Tukwila. The chamber focuses on business advancement in the region by helping to build and maintain a strong economic environ- ment. The chamber hosts a number of events for its members, including membership luncheons, networking events, ribbon cuttings, a recognition and awards luncheon and a Vegas Night. The chamber is also a wealth of information about community events, places to visit and, of course, local businesses. The Chamber of Commerce is located at 14220 Interurban Ave. S., No. 134, Tukwila. The phone number is 206-575-1633 and an email is staff@swkcc.org. Website: wwwswkcc.org. The office is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday -Friday. For those seeking seeking information about travel and things to do, there's also the Seattle Southside Visitor Center in West- field Southcenter Mall. 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WICKERT Attorney at Law Elder Law • Estate Planning Guardianships • Trust Administration Probate • Medicaid Planning Straightforward Discussions for Informed Decisions 206.931.6307 • wickertlaw@comcast.net www.wickertlawoffice.com 14900 Interurban Avenue So., Suite 271, PMB 66 Tukwila, WA 98168 tuknlla BESTOF20 1051566 • SUNK - IX5 MOMS tukwila BESToF20 1tN W11A • SEATAC - E%5 MOINES — -Ar-Nrw_- I illi AErI..A wo r m'Ir. 1063940 T V I LA Tukwila's parks, trails, and recreational facilities play an 1 important role in providing safe, inviting and healthy PA RKS & RE C REAT1QN spaces for our residents, businesses and visitors. Participat- G O O D HEALTHY FUN ing in recreation programs, enjoying a park or using a trail positively impacts the community on a daily basis. Tukwila Parks and Recreation provides the community with positive activities forYouth and Teens, safe spaces to play in, and creates community connections. We are also an important link to restoring and revitalizing important green spaces, improving access to physical activity and contributing to your social well-being. The Tukwila Parks and Recreation staff have shown tremendous commitment to the City's recreational opportunities by striving to provide the best services possible — all in an effort to make Tukwila a better place to live, work and play. Red Se Parks & Recreation Director Tukwila Community Center 12424 — 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila, WA 98168 www.tukwilawa.gov/recreation TCC 206-768-2822 • Fax: 206-768-0524 • tukparks@tukwilawa.gov Facility Rental Office — Phone 206-767-2377 Fax: 206-767-2346 • rentals@tukwilawa.gov Foster Golf Links & Billy Baroo's 13500 Interurban Avenue South, Tukwila, WA 98168 n Pro Shop: 206-242-4221 • Restaurant: 206-588-2763 www.fostergolflinks.com www.billybaroos.com imap fester GOLF LINKS 1063958