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COVINGTON | MAPLE VALLEY | BLACK DIAMOND
2018-2019
A supplement to the Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter
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HAVING A BABY?
CHOOSE VALLEY. Hospital Shopping List Make sure to take this list with you to your next doctor’s appointment. You spend so much time setting up your nursery and preparing for your new baby, make sure to put the same care and effort into choosing your hospital. valleymed.org/choosevalley Choose a hospital that delivers peace of mind. CHOOSE VALLEY.
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Residents’ GUIDE
COVINGTON | MAPLE VALLEY | BLACK DIAMOND
2018-2019
is a special section published by the Covington/Maple Valley/ Black Diamond Reporter. Extra copies are available at City Halls, Chamber of Commerces and local libraries. PUBLISHER: Polly Shepherd ADVERTISING: Natalie Routh Marie Skoor Lisa Yaskus Carol Greiling Cindy Ducich Oliver Lamp LAYOUT: Julie Black
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School Districts KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 415 COVINGTON SCHOOLS
GRASS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 28700 191st Place SE, Kent, WA 98042...........................253-373-7661
Our district boundaries encompass approximately 71 square miles. This includes a large area of Kent, a significant portion of unincorporated King County, all of Covington, and portions of Auburn, Black Diamond, Maple Valley, Renton, and SeaTac.
HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 27641 144th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042............................253-373-7313
12033 SE 256th St, Kent, WA 98030-6503 (253) 373-7000 • WWW.KENT.K12.WA.US
JENKINS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 26915 186th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042....................253-373-7331
KENTLAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 21401 SE 300th St, Kent, WA 98042...............................253-373-4900 KENTWOOD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 25800 164th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042....................253-373-7680 CEDAR HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL 19640 SE 272nd St, Covington, WA 98042......................253-373-7620 MATTSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 16400 SE 251st St, Covington, WA 98042.......................253-373-7670 CEDAR VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 26500 Timberlane Way SE, Covington, WA 98042............253-373-7649 COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 17070 SE Wax Rd, Covington, WA 98042........................253-373-7652 CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 25225 180th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042 ...................253-373-7634
LAKE YOUNGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 19660 142nd Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042............................253-373-7646 MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 25621 140th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042............................253-373-7664 SAWYER WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 31135 228th Ave SE, Black Diamond, WA 98010.............253-373-7750 SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 22300 132nd Ave SE,Kent, WA 98042.............................253-373-7630
PRIVATE SCHOOLS KENTWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 26223 164th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042....................253-631-8853 RAINIER CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 26201 180th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042....................253-639-7715 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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School Districts CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE
TAHOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 409
25720 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038 425.413.3400 • WWW.TAHOMASD.US TAHOMA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 23499 SE Tahoma Way, Maple Valley WA 98038.............. 425.413.6200 MAPLE VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL 18200 SE 240th St ,Covington, WA 98042....................... 425.413.5500
BLACK DIAMOND SCHOOLS ENUMCLAW SCHOOL DISTRICT
2929 McDougall Ave, Enumclaw, WA 98022 360.802.7100 • WWW.ENUMCLAW.WEDNET.EDU
TAHOMA MIDDLE SCHOOL 24425 SE 216th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038................... 425.413.3600
ENUMCLAW HIGH SCHOOL 226 Semanski St S Enumclaw, WA 98022......................... 360.802.7669
SUMMIT TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL 25600 Summit-Landsburg Rd SE, Ravensdale, WA 98051................................................... 425.413.5600
ENUMCLAW MIDDLE SCHOOL 550 Semanski St S, Enumclaw, WA 98022........................ 360.802.7150 THUNDER MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL 42018 264th Ave. SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022.................... 360.802.7492 BLACK DIAMOND ELEMENTARY 25314 Baker St, Black Diamond, WA 98010..................... 360.802.7570 SUNRISE ELEMENTARY 899 Osceola at 244th Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022........ 360.802.7425 BYRON KIBLER ELEMENTARY 2057 Kibler Ave, Enumclaw, WA 98022........................... 360.802.7263 SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY 3240 McDougall Ave, Enumclaw, WA 98022.................... 360.802.7370 WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY 21200 SE 416th, Enumclaw, WA 98022............................ 360.802.7620
CEDAR RIVER ELEMENTRY SCHOOL 22615 Sweeney Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038.............. 425.413.5400 GLACIER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 23700 SE 280th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038................... 425.413.3700 LAKE WILDERNESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 24216 Witte Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038................... 425.413.3500 ROCK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 25700 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Rd SE Maple Valley, WA 98038................................................. 425.413.3300 SHADOW LAKE ELEMENTARY 22620 Sweeney Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038.............. 425.413.6100 TAHOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 24425 SE 216th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038..................... 425.413.360
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98010
POPULATION
4,338
28 September 2018 PERCENT OF NUMBER OF HOUSE- AVG. HOUSEHOLD AREA IN SQ. MILES OWNER-OCCUPIED HOLDS SIZE
6.66
56.3%
Welcome
1,546
3.05
MEDIAN AGE
40.4 YRS
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$67,092
to the City of Black Diamond
A rich history surrounds the City of Black Diamond from the famous Black Diamond Bakery to the Black Diamond Historical Museum. The city is nestled in the foothills of Mount Rainier and the Cascades, within miles of the beautiful Green River Gorge and Flaming Geyser Park. We have hiking and biking trails throughout the city and the region, along with Lake Sawyer Regional Park and the Boat Launch Park. We host Miner’s Day on the 2nd Saturday of July, our Labor Day three-day event, which also features a parade on Labor Day on highway 169, that closes the highway for approximately two hours and Hometown Christmas on the second Saturday in December. This will be our 8th year hosting “Tough Mudder”, a mud and obstacle two-day event on September 22 and 23. Our city gym now offers various activities such as Jazzercise, basketball, volleyball, baseball coaching and Karate, and is available to rent for birthday parties and special events. Our Black Diamond Community Center offers social, recreational and emergency services for seniors, families and youth. This Center has been designated as the Red Cross Mass Disaster Center for the South King County area in case of a major emergency/disaster in the region. Please feel free to visit our city for business opportunities, recreation and dining. We have several new housing communities and commercial sites currently under construction. We invite open communication and access to City Council and staff and encourage you to visit our website at www.ci.blackdiamond.wa.us . Black Diamond is a great place to live, work, play and do business.
Carol Benson,
Mayor of Black Diamond
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Elected Officials Council Meetings First and Third Thursday 7 p.m.
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Carol Benson - Mayor
Tamie Deady - Position 1
Melissa Ogelsbee - Position 2
Janie Edelman - Position 3
Erin Stout - Position 4
Chris Wisnoski - Position 5
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WWW.CI.BLACKDIAMOND.WA.US 24301ROBERTS DRIVE MAPLE VALLEY, WA 98010
Black Diamond History
The City of Black Diamond was incorporated in 1959, but was first established as a community in the late 1880s for the mining of coal. At the turn of the century the town was a major exporter of coal in the region. The Pacific Coast Coal Company in Black Diamond became the largest coal mining operation on the West Coast. Some historic buildings retain their original locations. A rich history surrounds the City of Black Diamond from the famous Black Diamond Bakery to the Black Diamond Museum of History. Black Diamond offers a warm and friendly rural, small town atmosphere with spectacular mountain views. The city is nestled in the foothills within miles of the beautiful Green River Gorge and Flaming Geyser Park. The City is on the verge of growth. At 4,160 citizens, population projections may reach above 20,000 in the next 20 years. Over the past several years, major annexations have increased the population and acreage of Black Diamond. The annexation of the Lake Sawyer area in 1998 doubled the number of citizens. Recent annexations in the City’s urban growth area have increased the city’s size by approximately 1,600 acres. Unlike other communities, the city has stood firm to its vision and growth strategies as identified with the community and captured in the Comprehensive Plan. As the final pieces fall into place, Black Diamond is in the position to allow growth to occur in a well-planned, environmentally sensitive manner that protects the rural character of our community.
POLICE DEPARTMENT 25510 Lawson Street Black Diamond, WA 98010 253-631-1012 Emergency: 9-1-1 MUNICIPAL COURT 25510 Lawson Street Black Diamond, WA 98010 360-886-7784
BLACK DIAMOND COMMUNITY CENTER 31605 Third Ave Black Diamond, WA 98010 360-886-1011
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BLACK DIAMOND CITY HALL 24310 Roberts Dr Black Diamond, WA 98010 360-886-5700
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POPULATION
18,830
PERCENT OF AREA IN SQ. MILES OWNER-OCCUPIED
5.9
84.6%
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
5,817
Welcome
Covington is situated in a great location, which is a major reason why we continue to grow and attract new residents. While we are just a short drive from everything the Puget Sound has to offer, from the water to the mountains, we also make a good home base for folks who commute to the area’s larger cities for work. When staying local, residents enjoy the ability to get everything they need right in Covington, from retail and grocery shopping to medical and hospital services. Special events and recreation opportunities in Covington are just one of my favorite things about living here. We recently finished the phase 2 expansion of Covington Community Park at 17649 SE 240th St. Residents have been enjoying the park’s walking trails and soccer field for several years and now they can enjoy so many new amenities! The playground features climbing structures, swings, zip lines, and even a musical station. There is a new tennis court, three beautiful picnic shelters, restrooms, a concessions building, and a pavilion with an expansive lawn for performances. There is plenty of parking now, so don’t hesitate to stop by for a walk, some playtime with the kids, or reserve the picnic shelters to throw a party or BBQ! My favorite summer event in Covington is the annual Covington Days Festival in July! We also have a Summer Concert Series, Covington KidsFest, Sausage and Cider Fest, Outdoor Family Movie, Purple Light Nights, and the annual Community Tree Lighting as well as a wide range of activities and athletics programs run by the Parks and Recreation department. The Covington Aquatic Center is a regional treasure providing services like swimming lessons, lifeguard training, open and lap swims, party rentals,
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MEDIAN AGE
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MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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special events like the Spooky Swim and Underwater Egg Hunt, and so much more. In Covington, we encourage and value citizen input and we offer several meaningful opportunities for residents to help shape the decisions that impact our community. Our regular city council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in city council chambers. Residents can come to make public comment, meet council members, or just to learn more about what’s going on in the city. We have a variety of city volunteer positions including those on city commissions covering arts, parks, planning, human services, economic development and youth. Please consider applying for one of these volunteer positions and sharing your passion for the community! You can find out about commission openings on our website at www.covingtonwa. gov/city_government/commissions.php. To keep up with city news and updates, please follow us on Facebook and Twitter, frequent our website, and subscribe to receive email or text alerts. You can get links to our social media and e-subscribe for updates at www. covingtonwa.gov/getnews. As residents, you and your family have made a major investment in Covington and your city council and city staff will continue to strive to make Covington a quality place you can call home! Sincerely,
Jeff Wagner
, Mayor of Covington
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HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR CITY Following our Facebook page is perhaps the easiest and quickest way to get updates about City happenings and be able to ask general questions. But, when you have a more specific issue, here are some other options for touching base with the City:
ON SOCIAL MEDIA: facebook.com/CityofCovington twitter.com/CovingtonWash ON THE WEB: www.covingtonwa.gov BY PHONE: (253) 480-2400 Animal Control (206) 296-7387
Community Room Rental (253) 480-2404
New Development (253) 480-2442
Business Licenses (253) 480-2447
Covington Aquatic Center (253) 480-2480
Permits (253) 480-2447
Building Inspections (253) 480-2445
Human Services (253) 480-2411
Police (non-emergency) (206) 296-3311
City Events (253) 480-2402
Media Inquiries (253) 480-2402
Potholes (253) 480-2471
Code Enforcement (253) 480-2448
Recycling and Trash (253) 480-2463 Street Lights Out (888) 225-5773 Volunteering (253) 480-2411
Elected Officials
Marlla Mhoon Position 1
Joseph Cimaomo Jr. Position 4
Recreation/Sports Registration (253) 480-2480
Paul Selland Position 2
Sean Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Position 5
Margaret Harto Position 3
Fran McGregor Hollums Position 6
Jeff Wagner, Mayor Position 7
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Covington Community Links COVINGTON CITY HALL 16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042 COVINGTON LIBRARY 27100 164th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042 253-630-8761 www.kcls.org/covington UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 17300 S E 270th Pl, Covington, WA 98042-9998 253-639-6833 www.usps.com VALLEY VEHICLE LICENSING 27331 172nd Ave SE, #116, Covington, WA 98042 253-630-7090 www.valleyvehiclelicensing.com UTILITIES Puget Sound Energy 10885 NE 4th Street, Bellevue, WA 98009-9734 www.pse.com 888-225-5773 CenturyLink 800-475-7526 www.centurylink.com Soos Creek Water & Sewer District 14616 SE 192nd St P.O. Box 58039 Renton, WA 98058-1039 253-630-9900 www.sooscreek.com
XFinity P.O. Box 5187 Everett, WA 98206-5187 1-800-COMCAST (266-2278) www.xfinity.com Republic Services 22010 76th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032 206-682-9735 www.republicservices.com/site/covington-wa Covington Water District 18631 SE 300th Place, Kent, WA 98042 253-631-0565 www.covingtonwater.com NEWSPAPERS Covingon/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter 425-432-1209 www.covingtonreporter.com For delivery concerns please 888-838-3000 circulation@soundpublishing.com HOSPITALS & CLINICS Covington MultiCare Clinic & Emergency Room 17700 SE 272nd Street Covington, WA 98042 (253-372-7100 www.multicare.org/clinics Covington MultiCare
Urgent Care 17700 SE 272nd Street Covington, WA 98042 253-372-7020 www.multicare.org Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital 317 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way Tacoma, WA 98405-4234 1-800-552-1419 253-403-1400 www.multicare.org MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (Hospital) 202 N Division St Auburn, WA 98001 253-833-7711 www.multicare.org/ auburnmedical UW Medicine|Valley Medical Center Covington Primary Care 16850 SE 272nd Street Covington, WA 98042 253-395-1960 www.valleymed.org UW Medicine|Valley Medical Center and Hospital 400 S. 43rd St P.O. Box 50010 Renton, WA 98058-5010 General Information: 425-228-3450 www.valleymed.org
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Covington Aquatic Center
SPOOKY SWIM
Lights out, a glowing pool, and ghoulish fun await you! The Spooky Swim is an annual event held around Halloween, where everyone gets to swim in the Pool with no lights on! We play tons of games, and who knows, maybe a ghost will show up! Registration for the Spooky Swim will be available beginning in September 2018, check back here or on our Facebook Page for updates! Date: October 27, 2018 Session Times: 5:00pm-6:30pm 7:00pm-8:30pm Pre-Registration Fees: $11.25 per participant
HOLLYDAZE FLOAT-IN MOVIE
Float-in to the Covington Aquatic Center for some holiday fun each Friday in December before Christmas! Bring the kids for some classical holiday films, games and activities, and a lot of splash! Dates: December 1, 2018 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Fee: Pre-Registration REQUIRED! $11.25 per person Float-in to the Covington Aquatic Center for some holiday fun the first Saturday in December! Bring the kids for some classical holiday films, games and activities, and a lot of splash!
SPECIAL PUBLIC SWIMS are scheduled on select days when the pool is available for a time that is not normally scheduled for a public swim. The entire pool is open, including the diving board, slide, rope swing, and the magic carpet. Those wishing to swim in deep water must pass a swim test (lifejackets may be used). All children 6 years of age, or less than 48” in height must be accompanied in the water and directly supervised by an adult (18 and over) at all times. Friday Night Party Swims are a party at the Covington Aquatic Center! Join us from 7:00pm-9:00pm for our promotional Public Swims! Our prices are a steal!! No School Public Swims are scheduled during the school year on specific dates that certain school districts have they day off or are scheduled for early release.
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VCA Covington Animal Hospital is an AAHA-certified veterinary practice that has been operating in the city of Covington for almost 30 years. Our four full-time veterinarians see and treat cats, dogs and a variety of exotic pets. Our facilities include four general exam rooms, an isolation area, surgery suite, boarding facilities, and a fenced exercise yard. We also provide radiology and dental capabilities, minor and major surgical services, cardiology and EKG monitoring, diet health counseling, and a wide range of preventative medical care. We are open six days a week to serve the needs of our community.
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98038
POPULATION
24,790
28 September 2018 PERCENT OF AREA IN SQ. MILES OWNER-OCCUPIED
5.9
67.1%
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
7,679
Welcome
I am proud to call Maple Valley my home and to represent this great city as its mayor. The City of Maple Valley was incorporate in 1997 and celebrated its 20th anniversary in August 2017. The City of Maple Valley, founded on a rich regional history, continues to honor its past as it progresses forward towards its future. You may ask, “Why is Maple Valley such a great place to live, work, and visit?” This year, we completed construction of the new beach house at the Lake Wilderness Swim Beach, created a new safe route for pedestrians and cyclists that improved access to neighborhoods and business centers, began design on multiple new public art installations, and started construction on the long anticipated Summit Park project. In March 2018, the city invited the public to come and talk about how they can demonstrate their love for Maple Valley at the “For the Love of Maple Valley” community event. The city is currently in the process of facilitating the start of the citizen-initiated projects created at the event. We look forward to seeing the unique and creative ways our residents demonstrate their love for Maple Valley. Maple Valley boasts many great events throughout the year. Maple Valley Days, the Independence Day Celebration, Music in the Park, Burgers & Blues, Shakespeare in the Park, and the Annual Kids’ Festival are all held during the summer months. The Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce sponsors and organizes the annual “Hooked on Fishing” Opening Day Trout Derby, which takes place every April at Lake Wilderness Park. Hometown Holidays, in December, is a great way to celebrate our community and help promote local businesses. We are also the home to one of the 10 Best Farmers’ Markets in Washington State, which operates June through September. We encourage our residents and visitors to utilize the variety of outdoor recreation amenities the city has to offer, which includes Lake Wilderness Park, the Green to Cedar River Trail, the Gaffney’s Grove Disc Golf Course, and the many top-rated mountain bike trails that we have in our area. Our Parks Department offers many activities and programs throughout the year for children, teens, and adults. Don’t forget the
AVG. HOUSEHOLD SIZE
2.95
MEDIAN AGE
34.2 YRS
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$92,900
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City-owned Lake Wilderness Golf Course which is a popular 18-hole, par 70 layout featuring large evergreen trees, strategic bunkers, several water hazards, and interesting topography bounded by Lake Wilderness Park. If you live in Maple Valley, you realize the assists and the opportunities, and I encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to assist with and participate in the various programs, activities, and events. Stop by a local business to shop or just say hello. Enjoy a meal at your favorite local restaurant. Get outside and enjoy our beautiful natural surroundings with your family at one of our parks. Live in and enjoy Maple Valley. If you are not a resident of this fine city, we encourage you to visit and experience Maple Valley. We also greatly value citizens’ involvement in the community and our partnerships with other community organizations, such as the Greater Maple Valley Community Center, the Tahoma School District, Green River Community College, Rotary, the Lions Club, and many more. We invite everyone to attend City Council meetings, which are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday’s of the month, along with the Town Hall and Open House meetings. There are many opportunities for volunteers to get involved including positions on City Commissions and with several of our departments. I encourage you to visit the City’s website at www.maplevalleywa.gov where you can learn more about our community and sign up for eNotification of meetings, events, volunteer openings and local news and follow us on Facebook. Our staff members are always available to assist in receiving comments, answering questions, and providing information. Please contact City Hall at (425) 413-8800 if we can assist you in any way. We are glad to have you in our community.
Sincerely,
Sean P. Kelly
Mayor
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MAPLE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL From Left to Right: Councilor Erin Weaver, Councilor Syd Dawson, Councilor Linda Johnson, Councilor Linda Olson, Mayor Sean P. Kelly, Deputy Mayor Dana Parnello, Councilor Les Burberry
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Maple Valley Community Links FIRE & POLICE (non-emergency) Maple Valley Police Department 22017 SE Wax Rd, Suite 100 Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-413-5158
MAPLE VALLEY CITY HALL 22017 SE Wax Rd, Suite 200 Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-413-8800
COMMUNITY CENTER/ SENIOR CENTER Greater Maple Valley Community Center 22010 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-432-1272 COURT Kent/Maple Valley Municipal Court 1220 Central Ave S Kent, WA 98032 253-856-5730 King County District Court, South Division, Renton Facility 3407 NE 2nd St, Renton, WA 98056 206-205-9200
PET LICENSING AND REGULATIONS King County Pet Licenses are available for purchase at Maple Valley City Hall Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) Phone: 206-296-7387
MAPLE VALLEY FIRE & LIFE SAFETY King County Fire District #43 23775 SE 264th St Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-432-0200 FOOD BANK Maple Valley Food Bank 21415 Renton-Maple Valley Road SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-432-8139
Superior Court: King County Superior Court, Maleng Regional Justice Center 401 - 4th Ave N , Kent, WA 980324429 206-205-2501 DRIVER’S LICENSE Washington State Department of Licensing KING COUNTY ELECTIONS 919 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 206-296-8683
UTILITIES Comcast Cable 1-800-266-2278
NEWSPAPERS Covingon/Maple Valley/ Black Diamond Reporter 425-432-1209 www.maplevalleyreporter.com
DirecTV 1-855-802-3473 Exede Satellite Internet -855-627-2553
Voice of the Valley 425-432-9696
DISH Network 1-888-321-7209
Seattle Times 206-624-7323 • 888-624-7323
Hughes Net 1-855-788-7047
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SEWER Soos Creek Water and Sewer District 253-630-9900 TELEPHONE CenturyLink 1-800-244-1111 WATER Cedar River Water and Sewer District (serves the north part of the City) 425-255-6370 Covington Water District (serves the south part of the City) 253-631-0565 VEHICLE REGISTRATION & EMISSION TESTING Vehicle Licensing: www.dol.wa.gov Emission Testing: www.ecy.wa.gov
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION King County Metro Transit Routes: 143, 168 SCHOOL DISTRICT Tahoma School District District Administration Office 425-413-3400
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Dave Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director Mission Statement The Maple Valley Community will provide a carefully and progressively integrated range of parks, recreation, cultural and human services. The City shall endeavor to foster creative partnerships and be responsible to the evolving needs of a growing community. Welcome to the Maple Valley Parks & Recreation Department! The department was established in 2003 and is committed to creating a community for the citizens of Maple Valley through people, parks, and programs. The City of Maple Valley complies with ESSB 5967, effective July 26, 2009, that prohibits discrimination against any person in a community athletics program on the basis of sex in the operation, conduct, or administration of community athletics programs for youth or adults. Third parties who contract with or receive facility leases or permits from the City of Maple Valley for a community athletic program are also prohibited from such discrimination. If you have questions or comments, contact Dave Johnson at the City of Maple Valley, 22500 SE 248th St., Maple Valley, WA, dave.johnson@maplevalleywa. gov or (425) 432-9953. For more information regarding:Recreation programs, classes, and activities email: recreation@maplevalleywa.gov Parks and facility rentals or information email: parks@maplevalleywa.gov Office Location: 22500 SE 248th Street,P.O. Box 320, Maple Valley, WA 98038 (425) 432-9953 Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. Thursday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Maple Valley was honored with a Playful City USA designation for the 1st time in 2016. The national recognition program honors cities and towns across the country for making their cities more playable. Playful City USA is a national recognition program that honors cities and towns across the country for taking bold steps that make it easy for all kids to get the balanced and active play they need to thrive. These communities are recognized for their efforts to create more playable, family-friendly cities. Through policy changes, programs, and infrastructure investments, Playful City USA communities are driving a deeper understanding of the importance of play and engaging their citizens to re-imagine cities with kids in mind. The City of Maple Valley encourages all citizens to join in the “Playful” movement by engaging in outdoor play. Parks & Recreation Department will promote outdoor play through the following: • Kids Bike Challenge and Safety Rodeo • Lake Wilderness Summer Beach Opens: swimming, boating, park play • Kids Festival • Camp Wild Summer Day Camp/Sports Camps • Music in Park series and Family Movie Night in the Park
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ARE YOU PREPARED? Being prepared can change everything. By planning ahead, you can increase the chances of survival for you and your family, not to mention gain peace of mind knowing you are in control. Catastrophes can happen at any time. Preparing for three days will help you make it through many of the disasters you’ll face in the Puget Sound region, including major storms and even small earthquakes. However, to make it through a major catastrophe, like Hurricane Katrina or the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, you’ll need to be prepared for longer, at least 7 to 10 days. Catastrophes can happen at any time and are likely to happen here. Imagine you are at work, on the road, or at home during a catastrophe. How would you communicate with loved ones? Are you prepared to survive without essential services, such as running water, electricity, or phones for 7 to 10 days?
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BUILD A KIT FOR AT LEAST 7 TO 10 DAYS Imagine if resources aren’t available for seven or more days. You might have to take care of minor injuries and access to resources will likely be limited. Help your family be better prepared by gathering additional supplies and customizing the list to meet your needs. Once you have the basics, think about items you could use to help yourself and others, or simply improve your comfort. Identify a storage container or key location to place your survival kit, then gather and store supplies. Supplies include water and food as well as items for shelter and warmth, first aid, communication, personal hygiene and sanitation. It’s possible your home could be damaged and you may have to evacuate; be sure to include a backpack or similar bag so you can pack some of these items to go. Many of these supplies you may already have at home. Below are suggested basic supplies to survive for 7 to 10 days. ■ Water – one gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation ■ Food – at least 7 to 10 day supply of non-perishable food per person ■ Cash – ATMs won’t work without electricity ■ Battery-powered radio and extra batteries ■ Flashlight and extra batteries ■ First aid kit ■ Whistle to signal for help ■ Filter mask or cotton t-shirt to help filter the air ■ Moist towelettes for sanitation ■ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities if needed ■ Manual can opener for food ■ Shelter items like tents, tarps and rope ■ Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation ■ Unique family needs: supplies for infants, pets and elderly, prescriptions, and important family documents For other resources visit: www.makeitthrough.org
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Community Services
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Kent Youth & Family Services Clinical Services/Substance Abuse 253-859-0300 Nexus Youth Families 253-939-6946
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOUSING Crisis Clinic - bed bank DIAL 2-1-1 • www.crisisclinic.org Vine Maple Place, Maple Valley, WA 425-432-2119
CHILD ABUSE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
King County Sexual Abuse Resource Center 888-998-6423
DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women’s Network) 24 hr. Crisis Line & Legal Advocate 425-656-7867 • www.dawnonline.org
DSHS Child & Family Services Child Protective Services 800-562-5624
YWCA of Seattle/South King County Confidential women’s support group 425-226-1266
CHILDCARE Child Care Resources & Referrals 877-543-0060 • www.childcare.org
King County Bar Association • 206-783-2848
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL NEEDS
DONATION PICK-UP Salvation Army • 1-800-958-7825
Dynamic Family Services/ Children’s Therapy Center - Kent 253-854-5660
Washington Council for the Blind 1-800-255-1147
CLOTHING BANK
Vine Maple Place • 425-432-2119
Black Diamond Community Center 360-886-1011 Pregnancy Aid of Washington Kent - baby and children’s 253-852-1201
DSHS Community Service Office 1313 W. Meeker St. #100 Kent Office serves Covington 800-562-5624
Kent HOPE • 253-480-2325
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
COUNSELING
Catholic Community Services Family Center 1229 W. Smith St., Kent Covington residents only call 253-854-0077 x5135 • www.ccsww.org
Valley Cities Counseling 325 W. Gowe St., Kent 253-520-9350 • www.valleycities.com Kent Youth & Family Services 232 Second Ave S., Kent, WA 98032 253-859-0300 • www.kyfs.org
Maple Valley Food Bank & Emergency Services Financial Assistance for utilities 425-432-8139
CRISIS CLINIC
Black Diamond Community Center Financial assistance for heating bills, rent, gas vouchers for medical appointments. 360-886-1011
24-Hour Crisis Line 206-461-3222 • www.crisisclinic.org Community Information Line Mon - Fri 8am to 6pm DIAL 2-1-1
FOOD BANKS Maple Valley Food Bank 21415 Maple Valley Hwy, Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-432-8139
SHELTERS Family Housing Connection Families with Children Portal entry DIAL 2-1-1
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YWCA • 425-226-1266 The Storehouse Home Delivery on Saturday Covington area 253-631-3038 HEALTH CARE Health Point Clinic - Kent 403 E. Meeker St. Medical 253-852-2866 Dental 253-796-4071 Public Health – Seattle & KC 206-535-2497
HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAM Repair and Weatherization King County Housing Repair Program 206-214-1240 www.metrokc.gov/dchs/csd/housing/ Covington Minor Home Repair Program Covington homeowners only 253-480-2411 SENIOR SERVICES Black Diamond Community Center Adult Day Care • 360-886-2418 WA Adult Day Services • 206-461-3899 Volunteer Chore Services • 206-828-5787 SEXUAL ASSAULT KC Sexual Assault Resource Center 1-888-998-6423 • www.kcsarc.org SHARE/WHEEL Day Shelter Single Men 206-448-7889 HOME Kent – walk in only 1229 W. Smith M, W 1-3; 5-7 pm T, Th 3-5 pm 253-854-0077 ext. 2 Auburn Youth Resources 253-735-3582 SAFE PLACE - 24 hours Ages 11-17 in crisis 1-800-422-8336 SUICIDE Teen Link – Suicide Prevention Evenings 6-10 pm 1-866-833-6546
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