Happenings | August 14, 2025
Published 1:30 am Tuesday, August 12, 2025
• EVENTS •
Ciscoe Morris: The Vashon-Maury Island Garden Club will sponsor a talk at Vashon Theatre by popular PNW horticulturist Ciscoe Morris from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, on all things gardening. A $10 donation is encouraged at the door, but the event is free for pre-registered Garden Club members.
Septic questions: From noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, the Septic Sisters will host a table at Thriftway, where they’ll provide expertise, advice and answers about all things septic. Learn more at vashonteamseptic.org.
Health insurance: Miguel Urquiza, representative of King County Public Health, will help islanders sign up for health insurance, food stamps, and other services from 12:30-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, inside Vashon Library. Date not convenient? Contact Urquiza for help at 206-477-6965, 206-491-3761, or miguel.urquiza@kingcounty.gov.
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.
Rex Stratton: Celebrate the life of Island GreenTech cofounder Rex Stratton at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 16 at the Episcopal Church, located at 15420 Vashon Highway SW.
Rowing party: Vashon Island Rowing Club invites all present and past VIRC junior and adult rowers to its 35th Anniversary All-Alumni Row and Potluck Brunch from 8-10 a.m., Sunday, August 17, at the Jensen Point Boathouse. For details, contact Debby at info@vashoncrew.com.
Flea Market: Vashon Eagles hosts their second outdoor flea market from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 23. It will include vendors of all kinds and hidden treasures from plants to jewelry to tools to clothing and more. Artists John Browne, Ron Hook and Kat Eggleston will perform from 1-3 p.m., and food vendors will serve up meals. The market has room for 30 vendors, with some spots that have electricity and water. Contact Susan at pitiger@comcast.net for renting a space.
All aboard: The Virginia V, a steamboat that served Vashon from 1922 to 1938, returns from Lake Union to Vashon’s north end passenger ferry dock on Sunday, August 24, for a cruise around Vashon and Maury Islands to support the Vashon Heritage Museum. An adult cruise that afternoon circumnavigating Vashon and Maury islands is sold out, but tickets are still available for a kids’ cruise to Blake Island in the late morning. For more information and tickets visit vashonheritagemuseum.org/events.
Harris Levinson: A celebration of the life and legacy of islander Harris Levinson will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Open Space for Arts & Community, at 18870 103rds Ave SW. The event will be held outdoors; bring a low chair or blanket. A shuttle service will service the north end and south end ferry docks, as parking is limited. Find out more and RSVP for the event at openspacevashon.org.
Reuseable event: If you have materials you no longer want but which are too good to throw away, bring them to Zero Waste Vashon’s “ReUseable Collection Event” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 7 at the K2 north parking lot, 19215 Vashon Highway SW. Collected items will include good condition windows, light fixtures, cabinets, furniture, clean lumber. Half of proceeds go to ZWV’s efforts to turn waste into resource. Visit zerowastevashon.org/zwv-re-use-collection-event for a full list of accepted items.
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.
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, unless noted otherwise:
Strength training: Starting in August, from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, join trainer Zoe at the side room for a multi-level strength training class using resistance bands, light weights, and even cans to build strength, stability, and confidence. All levels welcome.
Photography club: Meets 10 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month over Zoom. Learn more by emailing photoclubvsc@gmail.com. Photographers of all skill levels using smartphones, DSLR or mirrorless cameras are welcome and supported. The next meeting is August 20.
Death Café: Meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. It is a discussion group about death and making the most of life, rather than a grief support or counselling session. For questions, call Susan Pitiger at 206-818-4232 or Brad Davis at 206-799-7235. The next meeting is August 27.
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 September 7.
Grief support: Kenny Alton, counselor at Vashon Youth and Family Services, will facilitate the “Grief is Grief” support group, a six week group from 5-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays starting September 18 to support those processing grief. The group is limited to 12 people. There is no cost for the meetings; please register by calling Susan Pitiger at 206-818-4232.
Movement class: Cultivate inner strength during 60-minute classes that weave basic yoga postures, chi-gong, breath awareness, and various energy medicine techniques. Classes take place 1-2 p.m. on August 18 and 25 and are free for Senior Center members.
• PUBLIC MEETINGS •
Vashon Sewer District: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 19 at VARSA, across from Ace Hardware, 17520 Vashon Hwy SW, and virtually. The board meets the third Tuesday of the month. Visit vashonsewerdistrict.org.
Vashon-Maury Community Council: 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 21 at the Land Trust building and on Zoom. The council meets the third Thursday of the month. Visit v-mcc.org.
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27 at the Penny Farcy Training Facility, 10019 SW Bank Road. The board meets the last Wednesday of the month. Visit vifr.org/events.
Vashon Health Care District: 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28 at Vashon Presbyterian Church, 17708 Vashon Hwy SW, and on Zoom. The board meets the fourth Thursday of the month. Visit vashonhealthcare.org.
• NOTICE •
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