The Quartermaster Yacht Club will give the first in a series of free workshops it has developed on topics of interest to members of Vashon’s boating community next Wednesday, Oct. 26. Created both to reach out and give back to islanders who spend time on the water, the “Tech Talks” are appropriate for novice through expert boaters, and will cover everything from anchoring techniques to water rescues and lifesaving; digital navigation software to marine radio use and more.
Islanders are invited to a celebration this Sunday at the Mukai House as members of the Friends of Mukai organization will remove the last piece of fencing and open the property up to the public.
It has been eight years, nearly to the day, since the Open Space for Arts & Community hosted its inaugural event on election night in 2008 and this weekend, the “philanthropic initiative” brainchild of Janet McAlpin and David Godsey will host an open house to showcase the first major renovation plans for the island’s space-of-all-trades.
The King Conservation District announced last Tuesday that the Vashon Maury Island Land Trust and Vashon Island Grower’s Association are recipients of grants totaling $91,300 to be used for regional food system projects.
A prescription drug drop box has been installed inside the Vashon Pharmacy, providing a convenient and safe place for islanders to dispose of unused and outdated prescriptions during pharmacy business hours.
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Vashon’s emergency preparedness organization and fire department are monitoring two storms expected to make landfall tonight and Saturday and bring with them high winds and rain.
Vashon’s emergency preparedness organization and fire department are monitoring two storms expected to make landfall tonight and Saturday and bring with them high winds and rain.
Islanders will have an opportunity to help shape Vashon’s future next week, when King County officials present a range of ideas at a meeting regarding the island’s new Community Service Area Plan, currently being developed.
Ferry officials, including Lynne Griffith, who heads the ferry system, will be on Vashon Oct. 26 as part of a three-community listening tour.
Consignment stores have long been a vital part of Vashon’s fabric, and one of those stores is now under new ownership.
A 20-year-old island man was arrested on Vashon on Thursday, Oct. 6, and booked into the King County Jail for investigation of second degree assault.
As racial tensions continue to flare around the nation, two speakers coming to Vashon this month are hoping to use historical events to start discussions about race and social justice.