Happenings | July 21 edition
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Big Sky at Matsuda Farm
Join the Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the historic Matsuda Farm for an evening of celebration and fundraising for nature.
The evening will include local food provided by Gravy, music by Vashon’s own Saint Ophelia, a hosted bar and more. For additional details and to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/3RjHe5H.
Win a shopping spree
It’s that time of year again, when islanders can purchase raffle tickets for a three-minute shopping spree at Vashon Thriftway — one of Voice of Vashon’s (VOV) biggest fundraisers of the year.
The winning raffle ticket and four other second prizes of $50, will be drawn on Friday, Aug. 5 at 5:45 p.m.
Tickets are $20 each or five for $80. Tickets are available now from KVSH show hosts, VoV board members and VoV volunteers at Thriftway.
For more information about the shopping spree, visit voiceofvashon.org/spree.
Ultimate Frisbee fun
Drop in and play Ultimate Frisbee with islanders of all ages every Monday evening, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Vashon High School stadium field. Players of all abilities are welcome. The weekly scrimmage is sponsored by the Vashon Parks District and is free of charge. For more information, email nic.warmenhoven@gmail.com.
Ballots sent out for Primary Election
Voters will receive their ballots for the 2022 Primary Election in the coming days and should have them by the Monday, July 18 mail delivery.
Voters who have not received their ballots by Monday can call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683).
Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, August 2, or returned to one of the 76 drop box locations in King County. Drop boxes are open until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Comment on Clean Fuel Standard rule
The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on the proposed rule for the Clean Fuel Standard, a new state climate policy effective Jan. 1, 2023.
This climate policy will reduce carbon pollution from transportation – Washington state’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.
The Clean Fuel Standard incentivizes fuel suppliers to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels 20% by 2038, eventually decreasing greenhouse gas emissions in Washington by 4.3 million metric tons a year.
Members of the public can share their input with the Department of Ecology by commenting online at bit.ly/3B1PyRW, attending a virtual public hearing at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 23 (register at bit.ly/3ILFGxe) or by mailing comments to Rachel Assink, Department of Ecology Air Quality Program, PO Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600.
