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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-31 E-Hazelnut NewsletterCity of Tukwila E -Hazelnut Newsletter - January 2022 Quick Links • City of Tukwila Website • City Employment Opportunities • Experience Tukwila • TukTV • COVID-19 Information Tukwila Elected Officials Mayor: Allan Ekberg City Council: Thomas McLeod (Council President) Kathy Hougardy De'Sean Quinn Kate Kruller Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson Mohamed Abdi Tosh Sharp 0 0 2022 application for City of Opportunity Scholarship is now available Since 2014, the City of Tukwila has offered a scholarship program for high school students living in Tukwila. Its purpose: to help deserving students continue their education beyond high school by providing financial assistance and opportunity. We are currently accepting applications from those enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges, colleges, trade schools and universities. Selection criteria include residency in Tukwila, academic accomplishments, community service, references, financial need, and personal essay. To see the complete list of eligibility requirements and to download the application, go to TukwilaWA.gov/scholarship. The deadline to submit scholarship applications is March 31, 2022. For more information, contact executive assistant Cheryl Thompson at Cheryl.Thompson@TukwilaWA.gov or 206-433- 1850. Free tax preparation and filing help available with United Way United Way United Way o King (aunty FREE TAX HELP! 1 111�11l .��' ��O! United Way of King County's Free Tax Preparation Campaign will run from Wednesday, February 2 to Thursday, April 21. Their IRS -certified volunteers will be available virtually and in person at multiple locations across King County to offer you free tax preparation assistance. For your safety, all in-person tax preparers will be fully vaccinated and masked. All taxpayers who need assistance must show proof of vaccination and be masked at all times during any in-person meetings. Please see the FAQ for information that you are required to provide. Tukwila Location: Southcenter Mall (1st floor, West Entrance) 152 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila, WA 98188 Tues: 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM Weds: 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM Thurs: 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM Sat: 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM Are you comfortable filing your tax return without assistance but are looking for a way to avoid paying any fees? Then MyFreeTaxes.com is for you! Use the same tax preparation software their volunteers do to file your taxes, all at absolutely no cost to you! COVID-19 vaccine clinics available at the Tukwila Library Need a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot? Visit a vaccine clinic at the Tukwila Library in February and March. The vaccine is free and available regardless of insurance, citizenship or immigration status. More info available at: kcls.org/vaccinated. COVID-1 9 Vaccine Clinics for ages 5 and older All clinics open 8:30am-12pm During clinic hours, the library will be open only for vaccinations. Computers and materials will not be available to the public. Auburn Library Saturday, February 12 • Wednesday, February 23 Saturday, March 5 • Saturday, March 26 Enumclaw Library Tuesday, February 1 • Tuesday, February 15 Sunday, February 27 • Sunday, March 20 Federal Way Library Wednesday, March 9 • Wednesday, March 30 Tukwila Library #VACC1NATED YII III bk ncrommodarinn indrnvith r�n�li ary pilo In the ertnngnu req.. onammMwor. Tuesday, February 8 • Sunday, February 13 Tuesday, March 1 • Tuesday, March 22 Administered by Public Health -Seattle & King County and their affiliates. • Single and two -dose vaccines, plus boosters • On-site interpreter services • The vaccine is provided at no cost, regardless of insurance, citizenship or immigration status Walk-ups welcome; registration optional at https://prepmod.doh.wa.gov/appointmentienklinithearch Masks required for entry. For more details visit kcls.org/vaccinated Public Health fun ratrn S. King l n KIBRAING RY SCOYSTENTM UY S STen L FOUNDATION kds• City of Tukwila 1 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 1 206 433-1800