Happenings | August 21, 2025

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, August 20, 2025

• EVENTS •

Food bank tour: Tour the current and future sites of the Vashon-Maury Community Food Bank with the food bank’s executive director and board members. RSVP by contacting minta@vashonfoodbank.org, and plan to meet at the current food bank location at 10030 SW 210th St, behind the Sea Mar Clinic. Upcoming tour dates include Thursday, Aug. 21 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 9 from 3 – 4:30 p.m.

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.

Cross Country: A 5K run for Vashon Cross Country Alumni will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Vashon High School. The run is open to former runners, parents, siblings, fans. Entry to run the 5k is free, but organizers will have Vashon Cross Country t-shirts for sale and will raffle off running gear from Brooks and accept donations to go to the team fund.

Havurah: The Vashon Havurah will hold its annual celebration and fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. Enjoy the music of local band Croaker, dinner and drinks, silent auction and fun all outside on the lawn, at 15401 Westside Hwy SW. Tickets on sale at tinyurl.com/Vashon-Havurah.

Gordon Tribble: A celebration of the life of islander Gordon Tribble will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at Open Space for Arts & Community, at 18870 103rd Ave SW. All who knew and loved him are invited to join for laughs, perhaps some glitter and a wealth of cherished memories.

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.

Brown Briefly: Join Truman O’Brien, Bruce Haulman, Kevin Jones, Craig Beles and Amy Drayer at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 26 on Voice of Vashon, 101.9FM, to hear Dr. Larry Hubbell, professor emeritus at Seattle University and University of Wyoming, talk about his upcoming lecture series at Vashon High School’s theater. The lecture series will examine the lives of public sector heroes John Lewis, Eleanor Roosevelt, Fred Korematsu and Eugene Debs.

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 103rd 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.com.

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 and 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.

Japan Festival: Mukai Farm & Gardens will present its 6th annual Japan Festival from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. This free event celebrates Japanese culture and heritage with a lineup of performances, activities and food for all ages. For more information visit mukaifarmandgarden.org.

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: 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.

Old Friends Club: At 1 p.m. on Friday, August 22 at the Senior Center, meet the newly hired program coordinators, learn about membership or join the team of vibrant volunteers at the upcoming Vashon Old Friends Club, which launches Sept. 17. The Club is a place of fun and friendship for adults with memory loss or cognitive change, and a healthy break for family caregivers.

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.

Ahoy! Older adults will have a chance to enjoy the swashbuckling adventure of the Vashon Pirate Camp, located at 10800 SW 133rd Street, from 1 -4 p.m. on August 28, in partnership with the Senior Center. RSVP by calling 206-463-5173. Come dressed as a Pirate or in clothes that can be torn and tattered. Wear walking shoes and bring a water bottle. Visitors should be comfortable on their feet for most of the event. Pirate food will be served.

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.

• PUBLIC MEETINGS •

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.

Vashon Island School District: 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28 at Chautauqua Elementary School, Room 302, 9309 SW Cemetery Road. The board meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Visit vashonsd.org.

Water District 19: 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, in the district’s board room at 17630 100th Ave SW.

• NOTICE •

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