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Join Tukwila Parks and Recreation and the Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila in creating a time of ease and joy for Tukwila children experiencing homelessness this winter season with a generous donation!
Last year, we served 430 children. We expect that number to grow this year, so we need your help!
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THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO HELP!
Make a Monetary Donation
Your generosity allows us to feed families with a grocery gift card. Monetary donations can be made through the Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila.
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Host a Collection Drive
Items Needed:
Grocery Gift Cards
Cozy Items (blankets, mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, and socks)
Hygiene Items
Toys and Board Games
Gift Cards for Teens
Donate Items at the Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Avenue South
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Free Youth Basketball Clinics!
Jr. Storm Community Hoops will host free youth basketball clinics on Saturday, November 9, at the Tukwila Community Center.
Three FREE one-hour clinics will be offered:
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K-2nd Grade, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
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3rd- 6th Grade, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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7th – 12th Grade, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
All participants will receive a Storm basketball and T-shirt!
REGISTER TODAY!
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Join Us for Puzzle Palooza!
Friday, November 8, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Put together a team of 2-4 people, and let's Have a Puzzle Palooza! Who can put a 500-piece puzzle together the fastest or at least have the most fun? There will be prizes for the winning team, snacks and door prizes. Feel free to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Join us for a fun evening of puzzling and music!
REGISTER TODAY!
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November Rain makes for great planting of native trees and shrubs. Green Tukwila is planting over 500 plants this month! We need all the help we can get, so join us for an event. All tools and training are provided onsite, and all identities are welcome!
Planting Event at Riverton Park
Tuesday, November 12, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Riverton Park
REI Riverside Restoration
Wednesday, November 13, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Bicentennial Park
Restore the Duwamish Watershed with EarthCorps!
Wednesday, November 13, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tukwila Park
Planting at Cottonwood Corner
Thursday, November 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Riverton Creek
Green Tukwila Day: Live Music, Meet Mayor McLeod
Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Duwamish Hill Preserve
A Walk in the Park, Fall Colors
Friday, November 22, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Tukwila Park
Join Olena Perry for a native plant walk and discuss how trees create a healthy neighborhood.
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FITNESS & WELLNESS
Memberships and Classes
Keep your heart happy and healthy! Get your membership today!
Tukwila Parks & Recreation offers a wide range of membership options for Adults, Seniors, Youth, Veterans, and Active Military.
Your first class is always FREE! For more information on fitness memberships please email HealthyTukwila@TukwilaWA.gov or visit Adult Wellness Programs.
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Fitness Room Hours:
Monday - Thursday:
6:30 A.M. - 9 P.M.
Friday: 6:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Saturday - Sunday:
7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
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Experience the Healing Power of Sound
Join our Sound Healing Workshop and make way in your life for transformation through the healing power of sound. Relax into deep meditation through the sounds of crystal singing bowls, planetary-tuned gongs, ocean drums, Koshi chimes, and more.
Thursday, November 21, 6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. ● Fee: $25
Join a second session on December 17.
REGISTER TODAY!
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FREE Senior Adult Nutrition Classes
Bite-Sized Nutrition Topics
November 6, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
It's all about holidays! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which usually means turkey is the star of your family feast. Learn how rounding out your holiday plate with lots of fruits and veggies can be delicious and healthy and help you avoid feeling overstuffed!
REGISTER TODAY!
Ask a Nutritionist
November 20, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Has your doctor suggested that you “eat better” or gain/lose weight to support a medical condition? We often need more guidance or practical tips on achieving this goal. Join certified nutritionist Trish Jones for a weekly group discussion where we will learn about nutritional support for chronic health conditions (e.g., high cholesterol, pre-diabetes/type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure) and have the opportunity to ask questions on your nutritional topic of interest.
REGISTER TODAY!
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November Senior Adult Events!
November is chock-full of amazing events and celebrations!
Veterans Day at Tukwila Community Center
FREE
Friday, November 8, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us today to honor our veterans and their families. Enjoy lunch and a presentation from special guest veteran Dan Miller from the Wounded Warrior Project.
REGISTER TODAY!
Patch Work Pioneers: Lunch and Performance
Tukwila Community Center
Friday, November 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Fee: $10
Debbie Dimitre brings to life the story of the Denny Party, the first non-native settlers of Seattle, as remembered by Louisa Boren-Denny.
REGISTER TODAY!
Thanksgiving Lunch
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton
Tuesday, November 26, 11 a.m.
Fee: $10
Now in its 35th year, join us for a day of gratitude, delicious food, friends, dancing, and live music!
REGISTER TODAY!
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Now Enrolling! Tukwila Learning Center Preschool
Have your child join us for the beginning of their educational journey!
- Located at the Tukwila Community Center
- Students become problem-solvers and lifelong learners
- Independent exploration and structured activities
- A healthy dose of running, jumping, and dancing!
- Ages: 3-4 years old
- September 9 – June 13
- Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
REGISTER TODAY!
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Cake Decorating 101
We have classes for Adults and Youth!
Explore the wonderful world of frosting with Kita K. Haley, head baker, instructor, and owner of Tropical Island Delites Bakery in Seattle. Learn the fundamentals of cake frosting and decorating. Get imaginative as you frost your creation. Express your inner pastry artist and tap into your inner CAKE BOSS through creative cake design! Taste test your design, post to social media, and take your work home when you’re done creating.
Youth Session
Friday, November 22
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages 6-16
$49
REGISTER TODAY!
Adult Session
Thursday, November 21
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages 16+
$57
REGISTER TODAY!
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November 15th Is Date Night!
As the crisp autumn air sets in, it’s time for a cozy and fun-filled evening for your little ones! Join us for Fall Nights Parents Night Out, a special night for kids ages 5-13.
This month, we’re celebrating the fall season with an evening of pizza, gratitude, and a movie – all while enjoying the warm and fuzzy vibes of fall. Wear your favorite cozy sweater.
SIGN UP TODAY!
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Friday Teen Late Nights!
Most Fridays, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. ● FREE
The Tukwila Community Center belongs to teens on Friday nights. Teens can play basketball or volleyball, play video games, try our pool or air hockey, and more. Come hang out with your friends and have a great time! Come hang out on these dates!
November 1
November 15
November 22
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Upcoming Board & Commissions Meetings
Tukwila Parks & Recreation guides three of the city’s nine resident advisory bodies that provide guidance to decision-makers and represent the diverse viewpoints of the community, bringing public participation into government. Monthly meetings are open to the public. All meetings are held in the Executive Conference Room at the Tukwila Community Center, and there are online options via Microsoft Teams. Join one of our upcoming meetings:
Library Advisory Board: November 5, 6 p.m., Teams
Park Commission: November 13, 5:30 p.m., Teams
Arts Commission: November 20, 6 p.m., Teams
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