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Home My WebLink About2016 Tukwila Reporter - Residents GuideA SUPPLEMENT TO THE tukwila reporter souk p 2 « July 2016 Tukwila Residents' Guilde The 2016 Tukwila Residents' Guide is full of information aboutTukwila's government, schools, businesses and com- munity activities. Please keep the guide close by because it's intended to provide useful information all year long. HERE'S WHAT YOU'II FIND INSIDE: Mayor's message/2 City ofTukwila/3 City Council/4 Pool district/4 Police, Fire/5 Schools/6-7 Calendar/8 Museum/9 Chamber/9 Recreation/10 Social services/11 Historic places/12 Essentials/13 Tukwila map/14 Getting there/15 Regional Publisher/ Polly Shepherd Publisher/Ellen Morrison Editor/Dennis Box editor@tukwilareporter.com Assistant Editor/Heidi Sanders 253-656-5652 hsanders@tukwilareporter.com Sales/Ellen Morrison, Lisa Yaskus, Marie Skoor mayor's In Tukwila, city, school district work together to benefit all I am proud and humbled to serve as Tukwila's 20th mayor; this is truly the job of a lifetime. Many great things are going on in Tukwila these days, and many of them are happening in our Tukwila School District. In 2009, the Tukwila School District was cit- ed by the New York Times as the most diverse school district in the United States. Indeed, to- day more than 80 languages are spoken in its hallways with students from across the globe. Over the years, the school district has made significant and amazing strides to support our young people, and in 2016 it was placed on the College Board 2015 Opportunity Honor Roll for increasing the number of underrepresented students in five different critical areas crucial to college success. In January, the Seattle Times featured a front page Sunday article on the academic turn- around at Foster High School and followed up a few days Mayor Allan Ekberg later with an editorial urging other school to emulate Foster's success. The City of Tukwila is proud to partner with the Tukwila School District in a variety of ways. City staff sit on various committees to provide advice on major issues. I am fortunate to meet with Superintendent Dr. Nancy Coogan on a regular basis so that we can ensure ongoing co- ordination between the two organizations. The city also provides the district with after-school enrichment activities through our Parks De- partment, where we also tailor our program- ming schedule to dovetail with the district's. If there is an early dismissal day or a week for spring break, Parks and Recreation ensures that we provide a safe place for Tukwila students when school is out. These are just some examples of the strong partnership between the city and district, and my goal over the coming years is to grow it even further. In the meantime, I hope you will join Dr. Coogan and myself at one of our quarterly Tukwila: Important phone numbers City Hall, 206-433-1800 City Council • Joe H. Duffie, 2016 president, 206-478-0089 • Dennis Robertson, 206-242-6373 •Thomas McLeod, 206-492-4821 • Verna Seal, 206-293-3274 • Kathy Hougardy, 206-571-0007 • De'Sean Quinn, 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, 206-433-7181 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, 206-433-1849 Volunteer coordinator, 206-768-2822 EMERGENCIES Call 911 joint meetings where we meet with Tukwila residents to talk about city and school -related issues. Thank you again for supporting our schools! Mayor Allan Ekberg Tukwila Residents' Guilde July 2016 » 3 our Within Tukwila's nearly 10 square miles live about 20,000 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 108 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 2,400 business- es in the city, from mom-and-pop stores to national retail chains and prominent industrial giants. Mayor Allan Ekberg E-mail: mayor@tukwilaWA.gov Phone: 206-433-1850 Office: Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Parkway Allan Ekberg began his first four-year term as mayor on Jan. 1, 2016. Previously, he served for 15 years on the City Council and was a member of the Planning Commission. Ekberg 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 oversees the city's daily activities. The City of Tukwila's website, TukwilaWA.gov, contains extensive in- formation about the city, including City Council agendas and minutes, a city calendar and in-depth information about city services that will help residents get through their daily lives and better understand their gov- ernment. The city recently updated the site to make it faster and easier to get the information residents and businesses need. Voted Best of Tukwila in 2016! tukwila WINNER eporte BEST0FZO16 TUKWILA• SEATAC• DES MOINES AWS ARDS Call us for more info on catering your next event. 206.575.7761 • www.capriottis.com 17308 Southcenter Parkway • Tukwila WA 98188 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. The 6300 building next door houses such departments as the Police Department administration, Public Works and Department of Community Development 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, 98188 206-433-1800 reaching Besides its website, the City of Tukwila keeps residents, businesses and guests informed about the city in a number of ways. • TukTV: The city's 24-hour programming, found on Comcast Chan- nel 21—TukTV, includes live and rebroadcast council meetings, event information, emergency reports and other public service announce- ments. An original show, "Tukwila: Your Community;' features local individuals and organizations. • The Hazelnut: The Hazelnut publication is mailed to every city resident and business twice a year in the spring and fall. The Hazelnut is also available online at TukwilaWA.gov/hazelnut/current.pdf • The E -Hazelnut: The E -Hazelnut is emailed monthly, providing updates on key city issues and initiatives. To sign up, visit the city's website at TukwilaWA.gov and click on the"Sign Up Now" button on the right below the E -Hazelnut header. • Community Calendar: The online calendar features city activities and events and allows the public to post an event, within guidelines. To access the calendar, visitTukwilaWA.gov/calendar.html. • Tukwila Activities Guide: The city publishes twice a year a seasonal guide to activities, classes and events available through the city and other organizations. It's available online at the city's website, TukwilaWA.gov. Tukwila Historical Society 14475 59th Ave S. 206/244 -HIST (4478) tukwilahistory. org Founded in 1975 - Join Today! 4 « July 2016 Tukwila Residents' Guilde city Joe Duffie 2016 president Kate Kruller The Tukwila City Council is the legislative branch of city government and is respon- sible for enacting laws, adopting the bud- get, and establishing policy. Members are elected to four-year terms. Dennis Robertson Thomas McLeod 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 Verna Seal • 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. pool The Tukwila Pool is the only pool in the re- gion open to the public seven days a week, 363 days a year. Check tukwilapool.org for the two closure dates and programming schedules. 2016 marks the first year in which a five - member elected Board of Commissioners is responsible for the Tukwila Pool Metropoli- tan Park District after it was governed by the Tukwila City Council from 2011 to 2015. The public is invited to attend the commission's meetings held at 6 p.m. the second Mon- day of the month at the Valley View Sewer District conference room, 3460 S. 148th St., Tukwila. Jennafer Price Cargill, who has returned as the district's executive director, and Dave Perkins, the aquatics manager, can be reached at 206-267-2350 or via e-mail at info@tukwilapool.org. The Tukwila Pool Advisory Committee provides community feedback and support to the Board of Commissioners and the pool. Meetings are held at 8:10 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at the Tukwila Com- munity Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S. Public participation is encouraged. In 2011, the City of Tukwila considered closing the Tukwila Pool. Local citizen groups put a measure on the ballot asking voters to save the pool by forming the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District. The voters ap- proved the formation of the district and ini- tially the pool continued to be operated by the City of Tukwila. Beginning in 2015, the district took over operations of the pool and now it stands as a completely independent entity. Kathy Hougardy De'Sean Quinn GOVERNMENT/COMMUNITY MEETINGS • Arts Commission, first Tuesday, 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 • COPCAB (Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board), second Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Duwamish Conference Room, contact Chris Partman, 206-431-2197 • Community Affairs Parks Committee, second and fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m. Hazelnut Conference Room • Equity Diversity Commission, firstThursday, 5:15 p.m., Hazelnut Conference Room, contact Joyce Trantina at 206-433-1868 • Finance and Safety Committee, second and fourth Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Hazelnut Conference Room • Transportation Committee, second and fourth Monday, 5:15 p.m. Foster Conference Room • Utilities Committee, second and fourth Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Foster Conference Room • Library Advisory Board, first Tuesday, 7 p.m., Community Center, contact Stephanie Gardner at 206-767-2342 • Parks Commission, second Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Community Center, contact Stephanie Gardner at 206-767-2342 • Planning Commission, Board of Architectural Review, fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers at City Hall, contact Wynetta at 206-431-3670 • Tukwila Historical Society, third Thursday, 7 p.m. Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center, 14475 59th Ave. S., Tukwila, contact president Louise Jones -Brown, 206-244-4478 Tukwila Residents' Guilde July 2016 » 5 tukwila The City of Tukwila Fire Department serves a residential commu- nity of about 20,000 and a major retail and commercial district in Southcenter with a staff of 65 career -uniformed firefighters and five civilian personnel. The department provides fire suppression and medical aid, fire code inspections, sprinkler, fire alarm and building plan review, fire cause investigation and fire prevention safety education programs. • Emergency: 911 • Non -emergency: 206-575-4404 • E-mail: tukwilafire@tukwilawa.gov • Interim 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 5. 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 pressure. Someone is always available at Station 51 to provide this free service. tukwila The City of Tukwila Police Department, with 76 commis- sioned officers and 16 non-com- missioned employees, provides a progressive, full-service and professional police force to the Tukwila community. The department sponsors and supports community activi- ties and programs as part of its Community -Oriented Policing objectives. The department runs the DARE program. The potential demand for po- lice services grows dramatically during the week because the Southcenter commercial area draws 140,000 workers and shop- pers on a weekday. Alexander Vicuna, who was in Kristine Johnson's class at Cascade View Elementary School, was the 2016 grand prize winner in the Police Department's DARE poster con- test. Tukwila Police Department • Emergency: 911 • Non-emergency:206-433-1808 • Email: police@tukwilawa.gov • Chief Mike Villa Habitat for Humanity 1185 Andover Park W • Tukwila, (206) 957-6914 13500 Bel -Red Rd • Bellevue (425) 641-2643 www.habitatskc.org/store Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Store Discounts up to 75% off Home Improvement Items New & Gently Used: • Furniture • Lighting • Appliances • Tools • Bathroom Vanities and Sinks • Kitchen Cabinets • New tile, carpet & hardwood flooring • New paint Donate your gently used items & receive 1 5% off! 6 « July 2016 Tukwila Residents' Guilde tukwila Schools celebrate past, plan future Graduates touch the Foster Rock as they walk to Foster's 101st graduation. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter TheTukwila School District will use the pro- ceeds from a voter -approved bond measure to renovate district schools and turn Foster High School in a school that educates students for the 21st Century. Today, more than 2,900 students are en- rolled in five schools in the Tukwila School District, representing many cultures and eth- nic groups and speaking more than 80 lan- guages. A certificated staff of 184, classified staff 179 and 26 administrators serve the district and its five schools, Foster High School, Show- alter Middle School and Cascade View, Tukwila and Thorndyke elementary schools. 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: tukwila. wednet.edu REACHING OUT TheTukwila School District has launched a new website based on specific feedback from all users. It includes easy -to -navigate directories, calendars, and more. The community can also connect to their schools at facebook.com/tukwilaschools, twitter.com/tukwilaschools, youtube.com/tukwilaschools and flickr.com/photos/tukwilaschools. FROM THE WEBSITE: The Tukwila School District tops the nation in diversity—students here receive a truly global education. We believe in the infinite possibilities in each student, and we prepare our graduates to achieve their biggest life and career dreams. Tukwila Residents' Guilde July 2016 » 7 school Mary Fertakis Dave Larson Steve Mullet Alicia Waterton Ricardo Frazier The Tukwila School District Board of Directors — the School Board — meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Board members do not maintain offices. Board members can be reached via email attsdboard@tukwila.wednet.edu. • Mary Fertakis, District 1 • Steve Mullet, District 2 • Alicia Waterton, District 3 • Ricardo Frazer, District 4 • Dave Larson, District 5 Students also serve as appointed members to the School Board to provide the student perspective. WEATHE[ZLY INN Memory Care Across from Lake Meridian, Near Covington 15101 SE 272nd Si. 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Seattle Christian School in SeaTac offers a Christian -centered education for students in grades kindergarten through 12. The school is at 18301 Military Road S. The phone number is 206-246-8241. Website: seattlechristian.org. Small Enough to Make a Big Difference Nationally Accredited College Preparatory School Pre -K - Grade 12 10 to 1 Student to Teacher Ratio Inspiring Teachers Challenging Curriculum Robotics, Chess, Field Trips & Outdoor Environmental Learning Center " Creative After School Clubs & Child Care Adventurous & Academic Summer Academy 1616469 2JO'sloopshwapE)e'MMM res .1 •roZoa 0 a • ro ego 11 8 « July 2016 Tukwila Residents' Guilde tukwilacalendar JULY Touch -A -Truck July 30, 9 a.m.-1 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, courtesy of the City of Tukwila and ex- hibitors at the Westfield Southcenter south parking lot . JULY, AUGUST See You in the Park The city is bringing back the successful See you in the Park, a chance to meet city staff, eat free food, play lawn games and enjoy enter- tainment. • July 13, Bicentennial Park, 12-1:30 p.m. Performance: The Islanders • July 27, Riverton Park, 5:30-7 p.m. Perfor- mance: Bubbleman • Aug. 10, Tukwila Park, 5:30-7 p.m. Perfor- mance: Gary Stroutsos Backpack and School Supply Drive July 15 -Aug. 15 Help children in the community by sending kids in need to school with a backpack full of supplies. What's needed: backpacks, folders, binders, markers, pencils, loose-leaf paper and spiral notebooks. Bring supplies to the Tukwila Community Center. For more information con- tact Shannon at shannon.fisher@tukwilawa. gov. AUGUST Basketball Camp Aug. 8-12, 9 a.m.-noon For grades 1-5. The purpose of the camp is to teach the fundamentals of basketball to every camper. The camp is at the Tukwila Communit Center. Call the community center Bubbleman will perform as part of See You Park. File photo at 206.768.2822. Ask about other camps or go to tukwilawa.gov and look at the Summer Activities Calendar for more ideas. Peanut Butter and Jam Family Concert and Show Series Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17 noon -1 p.m. The Wednesday series takes place outside the Tukwila Community Center next to the spray park. Bring picnic baskets and blankets; kids dance and sing to the music of favorite performers. The schedule: Aug. 3, Recess Mon- key; Aug. 10, Brian Vogan and his Good Bud- dies; Aug. 17, The Not -Its! Tukwila Community Garage Sale Aug. 20-21, throughout city The 23rd annual garage sale gives Tukwila residents a chance to clean out garages and closets and to find some bargains. More in- formation is available at tukwilawa.gov/yard- sale.html or by phone at 206-433-7178. in the Park, 5:30 p.m. -7 p.m. July 27 at Riverton Family Summer Outdoor Cinema Series Aug. 5,12,19, Seating for the free family movies under the stars on Fridays at the Tukwila Community Center opens at 8 p.m. and the movies start at dusk. Bring chairs and blankets. The schedule: Aug. 5, Inside Out; Aug. 12, Hotel Transylvania; Aug. 19, The Good Dinosaur. A donation of two cans of food to support the Tukwila Pantry is suggested. Tukwila Kid's Festival Aug. 19, noon -3 p.m. The annual festival for kids at Cascade View Park, 14211 37th Ave. S., has exhibits, interac- tive booths and live entertainment, providing an educational experience for the whole fam- ily. Free. Tukwila Residents' Guilde July 2016 » 9 Telling Tukwila's story The Tukwila Historical Society was founded by local residents in 1975 with the purpose of preserving the area's heritage. In 1991 with funding support from the City of Tukwila, the society as- sisted in the writing of a comprehensive history of Tukwila titled, "Tukwila — Community at the Crossroads:' The Tukwila Historical Society is a member of the Associa- tion of King County Historical Organizations (AKCHO). The society's headquarters is at the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center, 14475 59th Ave. S. The phone number is 206-244-4478; the email is tukwilahistsociety@tukwilahis- tory.org. Website: tukwilahistory.org. Call or email for mu- seum hours. The 2016 Executive Committee consists of Louise Jones - Brown as president, Richard Wieser as vice-president, Gina Tucci as secretary and Pat Brodin as treasurer. The society is always looking for artifacts that will help tell the story of the Tukwila community. The Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center is in the fomer Tukwila School/City Hall . This historic building was a two - room school house built in 1922. Between 1980 and 2010, the building also served as a branch of the King County Library System. Serving our Seniors in Tukwila, Burien & Des Moines! • Home health & hospice care • 24/7 skilled caregivers with awake night shift • Extensive activities program tailored to residents needs VOTED BEST SENIOR LIVING FACILITY tuInIa BESfo F2D 15 BESTO X2016 Call us today & schedule a tour! 206-992-1271 Check out our new addition 13534 Macadam Rd Tukwila 98168 chamberof commerce Helping businesses prosper Tukwila is home to more than 2,000 businesses. Helping them prosper, along with businesses in Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park and SeaTac, is the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce) headquartered in Tukwila. The chamber focuses on business advancement in the re- gion by helping to build and maintain a strong economic en- vironment. The chamber hosts a number of events for its members, in- cluding membership luncheons, networking events and rib- bon cuttings. It is also a wealth of information about community events, places to visit and, of course, local businesses. The Chamber of Commerce is at 14220 Interurban Ave. S., No. 134, Tukwila. The phone number is 206-575-1633 and an email is staff@sschamber.com. Website: sschamber.com. The office is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday -Friday. For those seeking information about travel and things to do, there's also the Seattle Southside Visitor Center in Westfield Southcenter Mall. It's open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday -Saturday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Les Schwab, home of the Best Tire Value PROMISE. aZIES S IW<W11a WINNER porter BESTNIMIA•SFAT0 2• 01 16 6 ES SCHWAB fill: COI SOUTHCENTER 6804 5. 180th St, Tukwila, WA 98188 Manager Dustin 206-575-0507 10 « July 2016 Tukwila Residents' Guilde tukwilarecreation The Splash Park at the Tukwila Community Center offers a places for kids to cool off and have fun on a hot summer day. Tukwila Reporter file photo community 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, tukwilawa.gov, that provides class and program information and registration information. • Website: tukwilawa.gov/recreation/ 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 about 90 years. The 15,000 -square -foot clubhouse includes a pro shop, an instruction studio, meeting and banquet rooms and an outdoor patio. Food and drinks are available at Billy Baroo's. • Golf shop: 206-242-4221 • Billy Baroo's: 206-588-2763 • Location: 13500 Interurban Ave. South sports Seahawks Renton is the official home of the Super Bowl XLVIII 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. Starfire Sports is also the home base for Seattle Sounders FC2 (S2). 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 in April and runs through mid-June. 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' Guilde July 2016 » 11 Numerous social services are available to help Tukwila residents in need. Extensive information is avail- able on the City of Tukwila's website, tukwilawa.gov, under Human Services. Here are a few: • Tukwila Office of Human Ser- vices, 6300 Southcenter Blvd., next to Tukwila City Hall. Provides help connecting Tukwila residents with services and programs to meet their needs. 206-433-7180 or206-433- 7181. Call first to ensure someone is in the office. • Tukwila Pantry, 3118 S. 140th St., open 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Tukwila residents are welcome. Bring photo ID and a current utility bill showing address. tukwilapantry.org. 206- 431-8293. • Tukwila Children's Founda- tion, early education preparation classes for parents to learn how to help their children in school, emergency supplies and assistance, references and resource help. 206- 769-2270. • Pregnancy Aid, 730 S. 225th St. Des Moines. Provides clothing, elp Kathy Finau is the director of the Tukwila Pantry, the food bank that serves the greater Tukwila area. Tukwila Reporter file photo 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 ad- vocacy to victims of sexual assault. 425-226-7273. kcsarc.org. • Crisis clinic, offers 24-hour, telephone -based crisis intervention and information and referrals to community services for youth and adults. 866-427-4747. crisisclinic. org. easernimesiv South Preschool 206-246-9100 Nancy Pedersen, Director nancyped@comcast. 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 1616363 (Corner of 152nd and 10th SW) ABCDEFG I J K I. N O P R S t U V • Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN), offers a 24-hour crisis line to victims of domestic violence. 425-656-7867. dawnonline.org. • YWCA of Seattle King County — Domestic Violence Com- munity Advocate, provides community advocacy for victims of domestic violence. 206-280-9961. ywcaworks.org. • YWCA of Seattle King County — Emergency Housing Program, provides shelter and case management to families with children for up to 45 days. 206-461- 4882. ywcaworks.org. • Sound Generations (formerly Senior Services of Seattle King County) — Meals on Wheels, provides home - delivered meals to home -bound senior citizens. 206- 448-5767. seniorservices.org. • Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA), provides bi-cultural/ bi-lingual case management, advocacy, employment and family services to refugees and immi- grants. 206-957-2029. rewa.org. • REACH Center of Hope , provides a day shelter in Renton for homeless women and children. Open 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Showers, meals, laundry, case management. 425-277-7595. reachrenton.org. • Literacy Source, offers English as a Second Language classes (ESL). Adult ESL classes at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila. For newly resettled immigrants and refugees. 206-782- 2050, literacysource.org. • Minor Home Repair, provides free health- and safety -focused, minor home repairs to low- and moderate -income Tukwila residents living in owner -occupied residenc- es. 206-433-7180. Successfully helping Buyers and Sellers in South King County for over 50 years. 22506 Marine View Dr. S., Suite 301 Des Moines, WA 98198 • (206) 870-8800 www.johnlscottdesmoines.com O L1 Crzttak neeA9/4 4 3ohn .Scott REAL ESTATE 12 « July 2016 Tukwila Residents' Guilde 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. historical 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. A sculpture of a cougar by artist Richard Breyer adorns a rock at Hazelnut Park behind the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center at South 144th Street and 59th Avenue South. Tukwila Reporter file photo Ulysses S. Grant's staff (Gen. Grant footbridge; Dedicated in 1988 in married Dent's sister, Julia). honor of Byron Sneva, former Tuk- wila Public Works director. Tukwila Heritage and Cultural 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 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 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. Duwamish/Green 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 - Strander Boule- 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. Duwamish Hill Preserve 3800 S. 115th St.; This 8.6 -acre property was acquired in 2004, in partnership with Cascade Land Con- servancy. Facilities at the site include trails, viewpoints and an outdoor classroom gathering area which accommodates approximately 50 people. 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 renew a driver license, al- though that's also possible online. The Washington state Depart- ment of Licensing Driver Licensing Office in Renton is at 1314 Union Ave. NE, Ste. 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 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 SW 151st St., Burien, 206-243-8222; Kent Licens- ing Agency, 331 Washington Ave. S., Kent, 253-852-3110; and EXQUISITE j E • Jewelry appraisal • Custom jewelry • Diamonds & colored stones • Jewelry repairs � Tuesday - Friday I1:OOam - 6pm • Sat 10am - 4/ma 22221 7th Ave South, Des Moines, WA kimberleysexquisitejewelry.com • 206.824.4946 RY 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 dol.wa.gov. Pet licenses Tukwila contracts for services with Regional Animal Services of King County, and Tukwila City Hall (6200 Southcenter Blvd.) is one of many places that customers can purchase King County pet licenses. 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., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Fees are $30 for an altered dog or cat and $60 for an unaltered dog or cat. There are discounts for qualifying seniors. The website is kingcounty.gov/ safety/regionalAnimalServices.aspx. 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 ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/cars/automotive_pages.htm. Voting information Information about voting and voter registration is available online at kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx. For general information, call 206 -296 -VOTE (8683). The King County Elections Division is located at 919 SW Grady Way in Renton. All voter -related ser- vices are available there. 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 childcare.org. I.ukxIla Htj Thanks for nominating us "Best Breakfast" in 2016. We love our customers! SEATAC 20402 International Blvd 206-592-5928 TUKWILA 17250 Southcenter Parkway 206-575-0330 Yum. 14 « July 2016 Tukwila Residents' Guilde Mr. II Plne 1 7 fat J 4_ f dint . T ._1 - ��,.,, Inca a milk. 1 1}. L..•9 tPK VA �1}p I'•-:4. 1113%11 RINI . l..".L; 1A 1IK: .'.Ill J', 111 Ys11L1� r RE N. F _7 7'4e„ .. .e 2 - 97i... R 7l1.Ki 9'R • r K = { V. 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The RapidRide F Line connects Renton, the Tukwila Sounder Station, Southcenter, SeaTac and Burien. The F Line stops at the new Metro Transit Center that straddles Andover Park West in Southcenter. Metro Transit's Route 150 stops there, one of the major routes for bus passengers in South King County to Seattle. Up the west hill on South - center Boulevard/South 154th Street is the Tukwila Interna- tional Boulevard Link light-rail station, where riders can catch light rail to Sea -Tac Airport or north to Seattle. Sound Transit and King County Metro Transit offer spe- cial trains and buses to sporting events in Seattle. SOUND TRANSIT ONLINE • Here's where to learn about fares and how to purchase tickets: soundtransit.org/Fares- and-Passes/Sounder-fares • All about the Tukwila Station: soundtransit.org/Rider-Guide/ Tukwila -Station • By phone: 888-889-6368 METRO TRANSIT ONLINE • Here's everything about buses: metro.kingcounty.gov • By phone: 206- 296-0100 The Tukwila Sounder Station is a major hub for all the transpor- tation systems serving the Puget Sound region. Tukwila Reporter file photo PLAN YOUR NEXT EVENT HERE! THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 IN TUKWILA! tltkiila WINNER' reporter BEST0F2016 TUKWILA • SEATAC • DES MOINES A�WARDS� 15920 West Valley Hwy, Tukwila, WA 98188 Located at the Embassy Suites Hotel (425)227-9406 Celebrate your INDEPENDEN CE.I Discover a new world of Independent Living! 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PARTICIPATING 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 for Youth and Teens, safe spaces to play in, and creates community connec- tions. 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 recre- ational opportunities by striving to provide the best services possible— all in an effort to make Tukwila a better place to live, work and play. 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