Happenings | June 11 edition
Published 1:30 am Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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EVENTS
Class of 2026 senior parade: Vashon High School’s Class of 2026 will be honored with a car parade from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, through downtown Vashon. Graduates will line up at Harbor School, 15920 Vashon Highway SW, and the parade will end at the Vashon Theatre, where cars can depart. Emcees at the Voice of Vashon stage will announce each graduate as the parade passes, with the broadcast airing on VoV 101.9 FM. Drivers should expect a traffic detour uptown from noon to 1 p.m.
Restoration roundtable: The Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust will hold the first event in its Restoration Roundtable series on Tuesday, June 16, with staff sharing updates on watershed restoration planning for Judd Creek and Shinglemill Creek and outlining potential restoration strategies. Community members are encouraged to bring questions, insights and creek stories.
Summer Solstice labyrinth walk: The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit will host a Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk and open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 21, inviting community members to reflect on the rhythms of nature and life while walking the labyrinth on their own or with facilitated intention. The church is located at 15420 Vashon Highway SW.
Help wanted: Vashon Park District is hiring part-time lifeguards for the Vashon Community Pool. Applicants must have Red Cross lifeguard certification. Positions are up to 17 hours per week, with the possibility of more hours in summer, including morning, afternoon and weekend shifts.
Pay is $19.82 to $22.30 per hour depending on experience, and ferry fare reimbursement is available for qualified off-island applicants. The application deadline is June 30. For an application and full job description, email dhinzh@vashonparks.org
Eagles flea market: The Vashon Eagles will host its annual flea market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, with music, food and vendor booths. Booth reservations are due by July 15. A 10-by-10 space costs $25 and a 20-by-20 space costs $50. To reserve, contact Susan Pitiger at pitiger@comcast.net
Free community dinners: Free community dinners are served Mondays through Fridays from 5 to 5:30 p.m. at Vashon Presbyterian Church, 17708 Vashon Hwy SW, hosted by the Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness.
VASHON LIBRARY
King County resource assistance: The King County Department of Community and Human Services Resource Access Team will offer drop-in help from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Vashon Library, including employment support, emergency financial assistance, transportation services, shelter and housing resources, food assistance and disability services. Registration is not required.
Baby and toddler story time: The Vashon Library will host baby and toddler story time from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, June 11, featuring rhymes, songs and movement activities for newborns through 24 months with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required.
Preschool story time: The Vashon Library will host preschool story time from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 11, with stories, music, movement and rhymes for children ages 2 to 6 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required.
Tech tutors: KCLS will offer Tech Tutor drop-in sessions from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Vashon Library to help with basic technology questions and digital skills. Registration is not required.
Public health assistance: King County Public Health staff will offer help with health insurance, King County Metro reduced-fare programs and EBT cards from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the Vashon Library. Services are available in Spanish. Residents may drop in or contact Miguel Urquiza at 206-477-6965, 206-491-3761 or miguel.urqiza@kingcounty.gov
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.
Heritage Museum talk: Bruce Haulman will present the second and final talk in his two-part series, “History of Significant Developments in American Movie History,” at 1 p.m. Friday, June 12. Haulman taught American movie history for 20 years at Green River College.
Flag Day lunch: The senior center will host its annual Flag Day lunch at 11:45 a.m. Monday, June 15, hosted by the FUN Committee. Reservations are required.
Photography club: The Photography Club will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 17. The club meets in person every third Wednesday and on Zoom on other Wednesdays. All skill levels and camera types are welcome.
Word play: Vashon poet Margaret Roncone will lead Word Play at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, and again Wednesday, June 17, focusing on writing and sharing stories and life experiences.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Vashon-Maury Community Council: The council holds regular in-person meetings on the third Thursday of the month. Visit v-mcc.org.
Water District 19: Usually holds regular board meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at the district’s board room at 17630 100th Ave SW. Visit water19.com.
Vashon Health Care District: Holds regular meetings the fourth Thursday of the month at Vashon Presbyterian Church at 6 p.m., 17708 Vashon Hwy SW, and on Zoom. Visit vashonhealthcare.org.
Vashon Island School District: The board holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, at Chautauqua Elementary School, Room 302, 9309 SW Cemetery Road. Visit vashonsd.org.
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue: VIFR’s board typically meets on the fourth Wednesday evening of each month. Visit vifr.org.
King County Cemetery District #1: Meetings are typically held at 1 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month, at the cemetery office at 19631 Singer Rd SW. Visit vashoncemetery.org.
