Happenings | July 24, 2025
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, July 23, 2025
• EVENTS •
Indivisible potluck: Join Indivisible Vashon for a family-oriented potluck from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24 at Ober Park celebrating democracy and the island community. Bring a dish to share and chairs and a blanket for your group. Drinks and desserts will be provided. There will be activities for all age ranges.
Open house: Learn more about the Vashon Events music instrument library, located at Open Space for Arts & Community, during an open house from noon to late afternoon on Saturday, July 26. The free event is aimed at seasoned players, total beginners, and the music-curious. Try out new instruments, enjoy live performances, and connect with local musicians. The event will offer instruments for sale and accept donations of gently used instruments. Learn more about at vashonevents.org.
Fish wars: Professor Kestrel A. Smith will survey the evidence and events before and after the “Fish Wars,” which rocked Washington State for decades, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at Vashon Library. In the 1960s and 70s, tribes throughout the Pacific Northwest launched protests and acts of civil disobedience to pressure the government to recognize their fishing rights. Registration not required.
Mammograms: Assured Imaging will offer mammogram screenings from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, at the J.G. Commons Community Room, located at 17300 96th Place SW. Call 888-204-9214 to schedule an appointment. Major insurers are accepted and no referral is needed, though patients should bring a picture ID and an insurance card. Patients must be 40 years old or older, with no current breast problems or complaints, and have not had a mammogram in the past year.
MIH session: Learn about Vashon Island Fire & Rescue’s free Mobile Integrated Health program from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, July 31 at Vashon Library.
Yard sale: Vashon Presbyterian Church holds its annual yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, at 17708 Vashon Highway. Items will not be priced and will instead be sold under the “take what you need, pay what you want” philosophy. All proceeds will be donated in equal amounts to Vashon Maury Community Food Bank and Vashon Household.
Kizoku Ishiki Obon: This celebration of belonging will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, at Vashon Cemetery. It is a free cultural event that will include dance, art displays, walking tours, picnicking, performances and more. Learn more at vashoncemetery.org and mukaifarmandgarden.org.
Inclusion island picnic: Join Inclusion Island, a group of adults with developmental disabilities and their friends and family, for a summer picnic from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, at Bethel Church, located at 14736 Bethel Lane SW. The afternoon will include sizzling barbeque and more. Questions? Email hersheyhousing@gmail.com.
Farmers Market: The Vashon Island Growers Association’s Farmers Market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday at the Village Green through September 27. Visit vigavashon.org/market.
Free community dinners: Held Mondays through Fridays from 5-5:30 p.m. at the Vashon Presbyterian Church (17708 Vashon Highway SW) by the Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness.
• SENIOR CENTER •
Enjoy a hot lunch at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and the following activities throughout the week at the Vashon Senior Center, 10004 SW Bank Road:
Real estate talk: Darren Stumpf of Windermere West Metro will share his experience and answer questions about real estate in a Q&A at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 25.
Birthday lunch: All Senior Center members with July birthdays eat for free at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, July 28. Call ahead to make a reservation.
Word play: Join Vashon poet laureate Margarete Roncone for fun with words at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30.
Grief Ritual: Islanders are invited to share and witness each other’s grief on the first Sunday of each month from 1-2 p.m. Questions? Call Susan Pitiger at 206-818-4232, or Brad Davis at 206-799-7235. The next meeting is August 3.
• PUBLIC MEETINGS •
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 30 at the Penny Farcy Training Facility, 10019 SW Bank Road. The board meets the last Wednesday of the month. Visit vifr.org/events.
Water District 19: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the district board room, 17630 100th Ave SW. The board ordinarily meets the second Tuesday of the month, however, at the July 9 board meeting, the Board of Commissioners changed the regular meeting from August 12 to August 5. Visit water19.com.
• Vashon Groundwater Protection committee meeting: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 30 at the Land Trust building. Join via Zoom here.
• NOTICE •
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