Happenings | April 14 edition
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Film screening honors Indigenous and island farmers
Celebrate Earth Week with a free screening of “Inhabitants,” an award-winning film profiling the land stewardship practices of five Native tribes, which will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Vashon Theatre. A short program will introduce the event, with Kim Kambak of Littlest Bird Farm, who has worked in the Southwest with the Navaho, and also Lisa Hasselman of Forest Garden Farm, who will speak of her experiences as a Vashon farmer and about her involvement on the board of Vashon Island Growers Association. Audience members will receive a map of island farms plus a free token worth $5 to spend.
Holy Week at Lutheran Church
Vashon Lutheran Church Holy Week services will be held at 7 p.m. on Good Friday, April 15; and at 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 17. The Easter service will be followed by a coffee hour in the fellowship hall. The guest pastor for both services is Rev. Tom Aitken. All are welcome.
The hunt is on for eggs at Ober Park
Stop by Ober Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16th for the Vashon Park District’s Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt!
This egg hunt is designed for children ages one to ten, and will include sectioned-off areas for specific age groups.
The egg hunt was offered for many years by the Vashon Island Chamber of Commerce, but was discontinued two years ago. By the urging of island kids and one very large bunny, the Park District was happy to help.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, contact Recreation Manager Eric Wyatt at ewyatt@vashonparks.org or 206-463-9602.
Annual All-Island Kids Trout Derby
The Vashon Sportsmen’s Club Annual All-Island Kids Trout Derby will be held at 12 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at the club, at 19720 Singer Rd. S.W.
Free to the public and open to all island children 12 and younger, the derby offers family fun and the opportunity to win prizes including new fishing gear. The club will also serve up hot dogs, chili and cold pop at reasonable prices.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sign-up begins at 11:30. Participants should bring their own basic trout gear and bait. No dogs, please.
For more information, contact Jim Chun at vscinfo47@gmail.com.
Ferries add weeknight sailing
Vashon passengers traveling to Seattle on weeknights now have an added option. The 8:15 p.m. departure from Vashon to Southworth will now also make a stop in Fauntleroy. Passengers looking to travel to Fauntleroy in the evenings will now be loaded on that sailing. After arriving and unloading passengers in Southworth, the boat will then depart for Fauntleroy at 8:35 p.m.
Free dental care offered
Dr. Marc Langland and his staff will provide free dental care and cleanings on Friday, June 3. This is for low-income people who do not have private dental insurance. For more information and to get on the list, call Hilary Emmer at 206-463-7277. The deadline to call is Friday, May 6.
Sign up for health insurance and more
Islanders can sign up for health insurance, food stamps and ORCA Lift cards from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, inside Vashon Library. Is Wednesday not convenient? Call Miguel Urquiza, with King County Public Health, at 206-477-6965 or 206-491-3761, or email miguel.urquiza@kingcounty.gov for bilingual (Spanish/English) assistance.
