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Home My WebLink About1999-07 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 20 No. 4Fireworks are prohibited in Tukwila - all year long A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 20, NUMBER 4 JULY 1999 The Fourth of July holiday always brings the reminder of Tukwila's fireworks regu- lations. The discharge, ex- ploding, or igniting of any fireworks within the City of Tukwila is prohibited (other than by special permit issued and approved by the City). But it's important to remem- ber — this regulation applies all year long. Fireworks are not allowed to celebrate graduation get-togethers, Uncle Fred's 70th birthday, or — more significantly this year — New Year's Eve, even for the millennium. Last July, Tukwila police of- ficers contacted numerous in- dividuals, warnings were is- sued and a significant quan- tity of fireworks were confis- cated. Individuals involved in fireworks discharge may be subject to a civil infraction with a monetary penalty. The City wants you to cel- ebrate happily and safely on July 4th, as well as any other holiday or special occasion. But in Tukwila, fireworks aren't the way. VoL!JbJtGGR, T!JIGWVM1! Getting together 8F getting the job done Many helping hands keep Tukwila looking good and litter free Tukwila Pond sparkled a little brighter after the April 24 Earth Day clean-up. Volunteering for the City of Tukwila -sponsored project were employees and some family members of Federated Logistics Distribution Center for the Bon Marche. Donating time and muscle were Joan Ervin, Karen Keller, Sarah Keller, Susan Kriesel, Roger Powell, and Jeff Weise. The event was organized and supervised by City Park Superintendent Paul Surek. Highway 99 has 640 fewer pounds of trash, thanks to the efforts of the Highway 99 Action Committee. Donna West organized and participated in the May 1 litter pick-up along with Dwight and Nancy McLean, Roberta Nelson, Larry Richardson, Art Rosengren, and Roy Steinauer. The Tukwila Citizen Patrol reported removing four large bags of litter from 144 South and Highway 99. Those participating in the May 23 event included Dixi Acher, Dottie English, Everett Parr, and Roy Steinauer. True Value Hardware donated the trash bags and supplies. Two City community groups have volunteered for the Adopt -a -Trail program conducted through the City's Park and Recreation Department. The groups, the Duwamish Improvement Club and the Foster Point Neighborhood Action Committee, will be conducting litter pick-ups of designated City trail areas. Marge Bates continues her all-weather efforts at grooming the grounds of the Tukwila Community Center. Rain or shine (literally) this long-time volunteer can be seen caring for the plants and her community. Thanks, Marge! (Continued on page 3) Celebrate Tukwila Days '99! �ook inside! Ready to take an active roll in your City's government? Filing for Mayor, Council positions opens in July Many good citizens explore ways they can take part in the workings of their local government. And now, the time for ultimate governmental participation grows near. For those interested in serving their community by running for office, several opportunities are avail- able this year in Tukwila. This year's election dates are: Primary Election — September 14 General Election — November 2 Local elections This year the position of Tukwila Mayor, as well as three Council positions, will be open for election in Tukwila. Posi- tions #2, 4 and 6 (currently held by, respectively, Pam Carter, Steve Mullet, and Joan Hernandez) are positions elected at large from among Tukwila's citizens. A Councilmember serves a 4 -year term and attends an average of four City Council meetings per month. Council - members also serve on standing sub- committees which deal with issues like transportation, utilities, parks and recre- ation, community affairs, financial mat- ters, personnel policy issues, matters related to police and fire protection and emergency services. Councilmembers are paid $563 per month. Would you like to serve? Candidate filing will be the week of July 26-30, 1999 from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM in Room 553 of the King County Administration Building. Candidates must be verified registered voters in the City of Tukwila. All candidates are required to file a Declaration and Affida- vit of Candidacy form and to pay the filing fee ($67.56 for council, $298.93 for mayor) at the time of filing. In addition, all candidates are required to file the Public Disclosure Commis- sion Financial Affairs Statement and Campaign Finance Reports within two weeks of becoming a candidate. (These forms are available from King County Records and Elections and can be picked up when you file your candidacy.) You become a candidate when you make a public announcement that you're a can - House painting assistance offered to Tukwila residents Homeowners wanted to participate in the Paint Your Heart Out! program. If you are over 62, have a disability or are a single parent, and meet income quali- fications, you are eligible to have your home painted by community volun- teers. You must reside in the home. Please call the REACH office at 425- 226-3111. 2 didate, when you begin collecting or spending money for a campaign, when you contract for campaign goods or services, or when you file for office, whichever occurs first. For those interested in filing, a detailed information packet is available in the City Clerk's office at Tukwila City Hall. Voter registration If you are not currently a registered voter, this is a good time to take care of your registration. You must be a United States citizen, a legal resident of the state of Washington, and age eighteen or older by the day of the election to qualify for registration to vote in the upcoming fall elections. This year the primary election will be held on Tues- day, September 14th and the general election will follow on Tuesday, NI vember 2nd. For your convenience, voter registra- tion is now done by mail. Call the King County Department of Records and Elec- tions at 206-296-1565 for information about registration or voting locations. Local food bank resource now available The Tukwila Rotary and the Tukwila School District have come together to open a food and clothing resource bank for families in the Tukwila School District. They are open by referral only; referral sources include school social workers, family liaisons or nurses. The bank is currently in need of donations. Especially needed is children's clothing including coats and jackets, raingear, sleeping bags for 5th grade camp, large sports bags for camp gear, summer clothes , some canned food items, and new toiletries. If you have a donation that you would like to make, please call one of the following family liaisons: Beth Silling at Tukwila Elementary or Thorndyke 206-901-760. Kasey Clay at Cascade View 206-901-7793 Eddie Releford at Showalter and Foster 206-901-7810 THE HAZELNUT S COUNCIL CORNER by Dave Fenton, Council President Good weather makes good neighbors With our wet and cool spring finally behind us, summer is fast approaching. The welcome sun gives us the opportunity to get outside, walk our neighborhoods, and meet and greet neighbors we haven't seen since the last time we were out and about. Community is made of many things: social groups, churches, coffee klatches, schools, government, and community clubs. At the heart of all of these things are people. People connecting to other people is what builds community; it brings us together, and makes for healthy neighborhoods and a strong city. I urge you to take the opportunity to get outside, make an effort to greet your neighbors, strike up a conversation, and make an investment in where you live. Neighbors always have something in common to talk about. Getting in touch with neighbors or others on your street is the first step in breaking down all the walls our society has built over the past decades. With enough of us taking those small steps, we can make our good city an even better place to live and work! Have a great summer! Come see us at our booth at the Tukwila Days festival on July 10th! We always look forward to meeting and talking with Tukwila citizens. Improvements coming to Tukwila International Boulevard The City of Tukwila is designing street improvements on Tukwila International Boulevard from South 138th Street to South 152nd Street. The existing lane configuration will be maintained as part of the new design. The improvements will include sidewalks, curbs and gutters, landscaping, drainage, illumination, and undergrounding of the overhead utilities. A streetscape theme is being developed through the corridor that will incorporate art with other amenities. This project will help to improve safety as well as provide a pleasant pedestrian atmosphere and com- munity environment. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2000. If you have any questions or comments regarding this project, please call Robin Tischmak at 206-433-0179. '��115�IA/i6c�►� (Continued from page 1) NRC volunteers thanked for exceptional work The Office of Human Services would like to thank the Neighborhood Re- source Center (NRC) volunteer staff for their dedication. They worked very hard on updating our Employment and Job Training Brochure as well as our Multi -Family Property List. Both of these jobs were lengthy, time- consuming, and tedious. However, the NRC staff was not only professional and accurate, but also quick to complete both projects. Thank you again for a job well done! Great gardening tips offered in free class You can learn how to garden in a free class offered every Tuesday from 1:00- 2:OOPM by the City of Tukwila Senior Program, located at the Community Center, 12424 -42nd Avenue S. June Cappetto Brandner — a gardener with more than forty years of experi- ence in gardening, landscaping, and flo- ral design — volunteers her time to teach the class. She also provides refresh- ments and a door prize, pointing out that the class is a good time to socialize, too. Want to help out? Volunteer opportunities abound Information about the volunteer groups and activities mentioned in this column — and many other volunteer opportuni- ties — can be obtained by contacting Roberta Nelson, City of Tukwila Volunteer Coordinator, at 206- 768-0434. Call today! JULY 1999 3 01 Parks, coif. 9_ and Recreation —7 , =7,)0 Happenings Thanks to the Teen V.I.P: s (Volunteers In -Service Program) The following Teen VIP members are being recognized for their outstanding service and commitment this year in the Adopt -a Family program, Thanksgiving Food Drive, passing out lunches to the homeless, Teen May Fair, and many other community service events and activities: Amber Bruce 1 Camille Craft Christina Diaz 1 Nicole Doty Janine Goodwin 1 Brittani Jenkins Janell Lewis 1 JanelleMeredith Kristina Passmore 1 Ashley Perdue Ian Ramos 1 Jake Ramos 'Jacob Stevens 1 Chrissy Swor This is a remarkable group of teens. Thanks! Camp Tukwilly 1999 Summer Day Camp offers fun for kids Kindergarten - .St'' Grade Camp Tukwilly Summer Day Camp pro- motes a variety of benefits to you and your children during the summer months. Supervised fun, field trips, a place to meet friends, and the opportu- nity to create memories that your child will remember forever. The camp runs through Sept. 3rd. We provide a free lunch program (sign up at the time of registration). Day camp also offers your child the opportunity to take swimming classes for a minimal fe-.; Call 206-768- 2822 today! tair Summer Playground / Summer Sack Lunch Program Arts and crafts, games, special events and lots of fun await your child this summer at our Playground Program. This free drop-in program operates Mon- day thru Thursday for kids ages 5-14. The hours are from 10:OOAM to 3:00PM. All activities are provided by qualified staff. As a drop-in program, staff are not responsible for children who leave the site, or for children who do not wish to participate in planned activities. The Playground Program runs through Wednesday, August 11 th. (There will be no program on July 5th). Site schedule: Mondays: Crystal Springs Park 51st Avenue S. & S. 158th Street Tuesdays: Tukwila City Park 65th Avenue S. & S 153rd Street Wednesdays: Crystal Springs Park 51st Avenue S. & S. 158th Street Thursdays: Duwamish Park 42nd Avenue S. & S. 116th Street Teen camp is "Passport to Fun" Teen Camp is designed to give Middle School Students something positive to do during their Summer Break. Special Themes and activities are listed to the left. Other activities include Commu- nity Service Projects, Leadership Train- ing, Volunteer Experience and gym time. Camp hours are 9:OOAM to 4:OOPM. Call the teen program at 206-768-2822. For registration or more information about any of these programs, please call the Tukwila Community Center at 206-768-2822 Campouts that kids will love Star -gazing, s'mores, and fun and gamma are in store for these two overnigi_ campouts. Our staff will be setting up camp and planning many activities for your child which includes swimming, making s'mores, exploring the stars, story -telling and adventurous activities. Camp -out is open to kids ages 6-12 years. Pre -registration is required. Tents, food and activities will be provided. Your child will need to bring the follow- ing items: clothes, swim suit, towel, sleeping bag/pillow, personal items. (Dinner, snack and breakfast included.) Friday & Saturday — July 23-24 6PM to 9AM $25/kid Friday & Saturday — August 20-21 6PM to 9AM $25/kid Everyone will enjoy these special family outings Tukwila Parks and Recreation has t}- perfect family outing for you. Enjoy of!, of America's favorite pastimes... Base- ball! And what better way to enjoy it but at the new Safeco Field and the classic Cheney Stadium. It's outdoors, the way baseball should be watched. Let us do the driving, while you and your family get away fora "fan-tastic" evening. Cost includes transportation, parking and your admission. Youth must be accompanied by an adult; we are not responsible for the supervision of any youth. Friday, July 16th— Tacoma Rainiers at Cheney Stadium Versus Edmonton Trappers (major league affiliate -Anaheim) Depart from TCC: 5:30PM Game time: 7:05PM Cost: $7.00 adults, $5.00 youth (under 18) Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field - Monday, August 2nd Versus Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Depart from TCC: 5:30PM Game Time: 7:O5PM Cost: $10.00 adults, $8.50 youth (under 18) 4 THE HAZELNUT LKWiLA DiW >999: P/PdsP did tear T vh�/a Daps to stPh/ssPcto s s PUPnt/� Pri inLo uJ-. flhiLLflfliUlil DON'T MI55 THE HUGE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, JULY 10TI1: ❖ PARADE ❖ PANCAKE BREAKFAST ❖ ARTS & CRAFTS BOOTHS ❖ FOOD BOOTHS ❖ 3-0N-3 BASKETBALL ❖ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ❖ FAMILY GAMES/AMUSEMENT RIDES ❖ ART SHOW ❖ AWESOME POSSUM PatticiPazinc oRcanizarions anD acenciES Foster Golf Links and Restaurant Foster high School 5W King County Chamber of Commerce Tukwila Arts Commission Tukwila City Council Tukwila Fire Department Tukwila Parks Commission Tukwila Police Department Tukwila Sister Cities Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department i.FancQ Zo El -ESE SPonsoRs Winners Restaurant Country Vittles Restaurant Museum of Flight Boeing Employees Credit Union )ade Cook FREE ELU(WiLa DAY )FU«LE SERVICE SATURDAY, JULY 10 Need transportation to the Community Celebration? A free bus shuttle will be available from 9:30AM to 4:30PM to take citizens to and from Tukwila Community Center. The shuttle will stop at Foster high, Tuk- wila Elementary, Cascade View Elementary, and Thorndyke Elementary Schools approximately every half hour. This service is provided com- pliments of the Equity and Diversity Commission. rhino Eo ALL %FOSE �VFO FEL? Mace WucWiLi DiY1 a 1000ESS Mayor: City Administrator: Parks/Rec Director: City Council: Arts Commission: Parks Commission: Tukwila Days staff: and the Tukwila Days Citizen Committee John W. Rants John McFarland Don Williams Pam Carter, Joe Duffie, Dave Fenton, Jim hagger- ton, Joan Hernandez, Pam Linder, Steve Mullet. Russell Bradley, Cynthia Chesak, William Gorjance, Brian Kennedy, Alida Tustison Hubert Crawley, Bob Merkle, Sue Marvin, Linda Stanley, Joanne McManus Community Center staff; Parade, Sheri McConnaughey; Coordinator, Al Frank; Entertainment, Bruce Fletcher/Nancy Kennedy Betty Gully, Trisha Ekberg, Sarajane Rants, Kathy Stetson EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY WILL FIND SOMETHING TO DO DURING TUKWILA DAYS! TAKE A LOOK INSIDE AT OUR GREAT EVENTS... Um rr Iu EMC rm7 0 11 um0 SATURDAY, JULY 17 0 0 7 lu Ir C } mrE c. C E u r.1 iu i IJ 0 1.1 7 rr .f m Y V rr A A PancMCE 34EEMCFAIT. 5ATURDAY JULY 10 SATURDAY, JULY 10 V 9 f3 IJ WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 FRIDAY, JULY 16 c L o 3 ,,,,,,-s, N? 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TUKWILA DAYS FESTIVAL FEAELRED EnEtc1inrnEnr. 10:OOAM ZFE EAGLE C3EE( 3dfD Playing a wide variety of popular, country, western and 60's rock 'n' roll music. The band consists of local musicians who play at Western Washington festivals. EAGLE CHEEK BAND 11:OOAM EUCWiLi XCFOOL DiSERiCE SurarnER 3afD Enjoy our Tukwila youth playing on stage for this year's Tukwila Days, under the direction of Roger Pinkiey. NOON 3UCC E ELiza3EEt3- CHLD3En's »FOW Children and their families are invited to this high energy show which includes guitar, banjo, vocal impersonations, sign language and audience participation. 1:OOPM Zsunani zaiCO DRUMS Back by popular demand! Come enjoy the exciting cultural performance of this Se- attle -based group, the only youth -oriented Japanese Taiko group In the Pacific NW. 2:00PM sonanDo This Seattle -based Afro-Cuban Jazz band has toured the country and their critically acclaimed CD has thrilled thousands of audiences. 3:OOPM Ca3i33Ean SUPER sZs31 SEEEL 3afD Join the five -man steel drum band with roots from the West Indies. The band has traveled throughout the country performing "happy music" at Its ultimate best. ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORED BY THE TUKWILA ARTS COMMISSION AND THE KING COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION CARIBBEAN SUPER STARS STEEL BAND BUCK AND ELIZABETH SONANDO THIS SU M M EE COME I MJOY LUNCHTIME ENTERTAINMENT Wednesdays, Noon to 1:OOPM - July 21 thru August 18 Performances in BICENTENNIAL PARK at the intersection of Christensen Road B Strander Boulevard 1999 SCHf July 21st - Kickshaw This unique a cappella quartet has been taking the entertainment world by storm, with four distinctly different voices blending together to produce some of the finest harmony in the Pacific NW. i) ULE Sponsored by the City of Tukwila Arts Commission and the King County Arts Commission. July 28th - The Fat James Band PSE 0 RS This band is a tight, seasoned unit of expert players who thrill audiences with a compelling groove and dramatic highs and lows. Their great blues originals are taking them in exciting new directions that will rock the music industry. August 11 - The Islanders Steel Drum Band three band members are from the Caribbean, and they bring with them smiles to millions with their happy, rhythmic, upbeat music. The Islanders per- form extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest each year and have many dedicated followers. JULY 1999 August 4 - The Laura Love Band Join Mercury Records recording artist Laura Love for an afternoon of African/ Caribbean rhythms, traditional acoustic instrumental, and intriguing harmonies in her "Afro/Celtic" style. Laura's perfor- mance is exciting, uplifting and joyful; her effect on an audience is extreme. August 18 - The Jim Basnight Band AT A SPECIAL LOCATION! This group of accomplished musi- cians forms a versatile ensemble combining jazz, blues, country and acoustic rock flavors in some of the finest pop songs around. This performance will be held at TUKWILA POND PARK - 299 Strander Boulevard. 5 Mtars Nesv/s) Eutian Se'viccs Parent support available The West Hill Family Enrichment Center, in cooperation with the Tukwila School District, is hosting a four-week parent training course. It meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings starting July 6, from 8:30-11:00Am, at Cascade View Elementary School, 13601 -32nd Avenue S. "Strengthening Multi -Ethnic Families and Com- munities" contains classic positive discipline and behavioral modification techniques found in many parenting classes. This curriculum has a focus on the enhancement of the parent/child relation- ship, and attention paid to the spiritual and cul- tural elements involved in the parenting process. Positive discipline techniques are introduced to help parents avoid some common landmines in the parenting process. It is appropriate for all parents of all children between the ages of 3-18. Childcare for children 3 years old and up is available. Snacks are provided. Best of all, there is no cost to participating parents. Call Billie McKibben at the West Hill Family Enrichment Center, at 206-772-2050 for more information. Planning now for block grant dollars Next year the City of Tukwila will receive ap- proximately $140,600 in Federal Community Development Block Grant dollars, which can be used for human services, planning, administra- tion and capital projects. All proposed projects must benefit Tukwila's low- and moderate -in- come populations (approximately 48%). Capital projects can include acquisition or disposition of property, construction, or rehabilitation of public facilities and improvements. Projects located in Tukwila, as well as projects which are regional in nature but may not be in Tukwila, are eligible. Each year the City develops ideas for using these funds, and a public hearing is held to get commu- nity feedback. For money left over from previous years, the City has a 30 -day comment period when the public can share their perspectives on how those dollars can be reallocated. Have ideas for using these funds, or questions about this process? Please call Evelyn, Human Services Coordinator, at 206-768-0402. 6 Office of Human Services 206-768-0402 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 206-461-3222 Proposal targets young children Most efforts to address the far-reaching impacts of family violence on our community have been based on working primarily with involved adults. But children who witness domestic violence are showing short-term and long-term consequences which include a broad range of physical, emo- tional and behavioral problems. Also, there is a significant relationship between domestic violence and child abuse. Research has shown that over 50% of men who abuse their partners also abuse their children. In May, King County brought together a group of social service providers to discuss a possible grant opportunity for funding a project that would prevent and reduce the impact of family and community violence on young children (from birth to 6 years of age). Funding would provide five years' worth of resources to families in the Tukwila and Highline School Districts. A primary target of this grant is expansion of existing partnerships among service providers and government agencies. Representatives from King County's Community Service Division are inviting city government, community-based agencies, schools, health care providers, Children's Protective Services, courts, mental health providers and faith communities to be active partners. Expected changes include better access to, delivery of, and quality services for children whose lives have been impacted by family violence. For more information, call Evie at 206-768-0402. Helping to show the way back in The Way Back Inn is a local nonprofit agency that provides transitional housing for homeless families. Their three transitional housing units in Tukwila are fully furnished with necessary household items (furniture, linens, pillows, dishes, utensils, etc.) for families in crisis who become homeless. When families move out of the transitional units and into permanent housing, the Way Back Inn offers them the items they need in order to set up their new home. It is through generous community donations, both private and from businesses, that the Way Back Inn is able to offer these services to its families. Some particularly helpful household items that you could donate include bedding for twin and full size beds, bath toiletries (towels, toothbrushes, soap etc.), kitchen implements (pots, pans, utensils), and cleaning sup- plies. If you have items you'd like to donate to the Way Back Inn, please call 206-682-7382. Way Back Inn also has a variety of volunteer opportunities, both long-term and project -oriented; please call 206-682- 7382 or check their website at www.onour.com\waybackinn. The units managed by Way Back Inn are owned privately or publicly. h.,' exchange for rehabbing the property up to code, property owners allow Way Back Inn to use the property for transitional housing for a specified period of time. Property owners who are interested in donating an apartment unit or house for this purpose should call the Way Back Inn. THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA ECYCLINGU Shop for the bargains on July 17 Et 18 at Tukwila's Community Garage Sale Tukwila's 6th annual Com- munity Garage Sale will be held at homes across Tuk- wila on July 17 and 18. Last year 150 households held rummage sales, garage sales or yard sales throughout the City. The sales attracted many shoppers and resulted in happy bargain hunters, pleased sellers who cleaned 1t unwanted items, and ewer additions to the land- fill since items were being reused by new owners. On July 14 and 17, the South County Journal will list the sale sites. If you prefer, you can pick up a list of the yard sale addresses during the Tukwila Days Festival at the Tukwila Community Center on July 10. Lists of yard sale sites will also be available from July 12 to July 16 at Tukwila Library, Foster Library, Tukwila Community Center or Tukwila City Hall during business hours. Attention, Do-it-Yourselfers King County presents the Reusable Building Materials Exchange (RBME). It's an easy way to list, advertise and exchange reusable building materials. Sponsored by both the King County Department of Natural Resources and the Energy Outreach Center in Olympia, the Exchange is a practical tool for contractors and other businesses with construction waste as well as individual homeowners. REPORTER GARAGE SALE LAMENT It's a beautiful day. I will be busy. I'll get rid of that scarf I got from Aunt Lizzie. I have put up my signs. Got cash from the bank. I will sell all those ties Ed got from Flank. I'll fill all the tables with things galore: Knickknacks & bric-a-brac - many things more. I will have to hurry and put it all out - Cars are arriving and looking about! Ftmmrnmm.. . I can't let this go, I've had it for years. To give up this trunk would put me in tears. The things in that box, I really should keep; My teddy bear Joe often put me to sleep. And the old rocking chair and the rocking horse Are valuable keepsakes. I'll keep them, of course S000000.. I really don't have much to put out today. Guess I'll have my sale on TUKWILA GARAGE SALE DAY! - Thoughtfully contributed by June Brandne Best of all, it's a FREE online service. List carpeting, masonry, tile, even lumber. Sell it, or simply save the cost of hauling it to the landfill. It's up to you. www.metrokc.gov/rbme For more information, please call 206-296-4466. Would you like more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Call Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683. The book nook for summertime reading Summertime is a great time to curl up with a good book. Here are two selec- tions that will give you something to think about in the hammock or at the beach. Check with your local book- seller about availability. Beyond Recycling: A Re -user's Guide by Kathy Stein. Clear Light Publishers, approximately $14.95 This easy -to -read book lists 336 practi- cal tips that will help you save money and protect the environment. It focuses on reuse, which is the second "R" in the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle equation. Reus- ing goods is really a form of conservation since, by reusing, we reduce the need to produce new products and use energy. The book contains lots of good ideas with which to keep really bulky items like mattresses, tires and furniture in good condition and out of landfills. The Simple Living Guide: A Sourcebook for Less Stressful, More Joyful Living by Janet Luhrs. Broadway books, approximately $20 This comprehensive manual combines useful guidance, step-by-step strategies and examples from practitioners of "vol- untary simplicity". It covers important everyday concerns like money manage- ment, health, holidays, travel and fam- ily. It provides a wide variety of ways in which to simplify, reduce and save while enhancing overall satisfaction. Tukwila Business Recycling Guide now available The City of Tukwila has just prepared a Recycling Guide for businesses. If you'd like a copy, please call 206-431-3683 with your request. JULY 1999 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30A i-5::00PM Telephone: 206-433-1800 Fax number: 206-433-1833 TTY number.: 206-248-2933 Website: www.cLtukwila.wa.us E-mail.: tukwila@altukwlia.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Dave Fenton, President206-246-4980 Pam Carter 206-244-0558 Joe H. 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Editing/production: Stacia Norris Printed on recycled/ recyclable paper using soy -based inks Summer library programs just for you! TUKWILA LIBRARY TUESDAYS, JULY 6-27 AT NOON Picnic Story Times in July Join us for stories, songs, games, fingerplays, puppets, flanneiboard stories, and creative dramatics. MONDAY, JULY 12 — 7:OOPM Pages and Stages Seattle Repertory Theatre Professionals guide you through acting exer- cises encouraging personal creativity. For ages 12-18 MONDAY, JULY 19 — 7:OOPM Reptile Fun Scott Peterson, the Reptile Man See huge snakes, iguanas, giant turtles and many other live reptiles. For families MONDAY, JULY 26 — 7:OOPM Bear on the Mountain Jen & Nat Whitman, Whitman Story Sampler Hear lively mountain stories with audience participation. For families MONDAY, AUGUST 2 — 7:OOPM Swing with the Big Bands: The Songs of Johnny Mercer Dina Bade & Barrie Vye Nostalgic program about America's swing era, complete with historical anecdotes, cos- tumes and memorabilia. FOSTER LIBRARY FRIDAY, JULY 9 — 1:30PM Snowballs in July! Karen Bortner Learn about Rainier's glacier, have a snow- ball fight and meet an abominable snowman. For ages 6-12 THURSDAY, JULY 15 — 1:30PM Hooray for Washington Nancy Stewart and MaryLee Sunseri Join this musical journey about our state. Beautiful music and lively songs. For families with young children WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 — 1:OOPM There Was a Storyteller... Won-Ldy Paye, Liberian Storyteller Laugh and enjoy drums, masks and stories from Liberia and West Africa. For families WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 — 1:30PM Yes, It Is Rocket Science Held at the Museum of Flight Get the facts on how rockets work, then build and launch your own fast -flying, Alka-Selt- zer-Powered rocket. For ages 6-12. Registration limited to 50; registration begins July 12 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 — 3:00PM Salmon Boy Kieffer Denning, Storyteller Storytelling, clowning and dance are all part of this play about the migration of salmon. 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