City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter for January 2023

City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter - January 2023

Get Involved in the Allentown Truck Reroute Project

Community input is needed as the City prepares an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate alternatives to reroute existing BNSF truck traffic in Allentown. You know your community best, and we need your help to better understand your neighborhood and the surrounding environment!

An EIS is a process to evaluate potential effects that a proposed project may have on the built and natural environment. The first step in the EIS is called scoping. Scoping is where we ask you to share your input on what issues and what alternatives should be analyzed.

The formal EIS scoping comment period will be from February 14^th through March 15^th. During this time, please send us a comment via email at AllentownTruckReRoute@TukwilaWA.gov.

We invite you to an Open House on Tuesday, February 28^th from 5:30 to 7pm at the Tukwila Community Center (12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168) to learn more about EIS and provide comment. More information about the project can be found on the City website.

Join us for free teen activities

at the Tukwila Community Center!

Teen Late Night Every Friday

Is your teen looking for something fun to do on Fridays? Are you looking for a supervised place for your teen on the weekend? The Teen Late Night has something for everyone!

When: Fridays from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Who: 6th – 12th graders welcome

Free Entry & Free Food

Activities Every Week

· Young Men and Young Women Check-in Groups

· TikTok, Music, Vibe and Chill Rooms

· Sip n’ Paint (Root Beer Floats, Apple Cider, Juice, Soda, Water)

· Arts & Crafts

· FAM Fitness Program

Sports & Games

· Basketball

· Volleyball

· Dodgeball

· Boardgames

· Cards

· Video Games

· Ping Pong

· Pool

· Air Hockey

Teen After School Program

Is your teen looking for something fun to do after school? Are you looking for a supervised place for your teen to be after school? The Teen Room has something for everyone!

When: Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Open 30 minutes after school on early release days.

Who: 6th – 12th graders welcome

Homework Club:

· Space Provided

· Internet Access

· Laptop Access

Video Games:

· Xbox

· PS5

Table Games:

· Cards

· Boardgames

· Dominoes

Stay Active!

· Basketball

· Ping Pong

· Air Hockey

· Pool

For questions, please contact Tez at cortez.charles@tukwilawa.gov or 206-586-0068

2023 Tukwila City of Opportunity

Scholarship Application is now available

The City of Tukwila Scholarship Program was established in 2014. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges, colleges, trade schools and universities. Selection criteria include but are not limited to academic accomplishments, community service, references, financial need, and personal essay.

Download the application.

The deadline to submit scholarship applications is March 31, 2023 – no exceptions.

Eligibility Criteria:

Must be a resident of the City of Tukwila. Proof of residency is required at the time of application: most recent utility bill.

Must be equivalent to a senior in high school.

Must demonstrate a substantial financial need as indicated on the FAFSA Student Aid Report.

Must have applied to an undergraduate program at a community college, trade school or university.

Must demonstrate leadership qualities as evidenced by involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher.

Must have completed a minimum of 15 hours of community service.

For more information, contact Cheryl Thompson, Executive Assistant, Mayor’s Office, Cheryl.Thompson@TukwilaWA.gov, (206) 433-1850.

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