Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Vashon Maury Island The Island Gem of Puget Sound ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://vashon-maury.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 05/28/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-weekly-rundown-05-28-2023/) - We start with a question: “Anybody know what the rust colored band of crud is floating around tramp harbor?” We have some guesses. One person says, “Tomato Soup.” Another suggests factory runoff. Some say it’s red tide. One person says, “Ask the Army corp of engineers that put in the land bridge to maury island...dumbies.” - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 06-04-2023](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-weekly-rundown-06-04-2023/) - This week: ducks and doves; no more mischief hotline; unofficial mayor race is underway. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 06/11/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-weekly-rundown-06-11-2023/) - This week: demonic circle on Vashon; Graduation time; pranks galore; funny rants - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 06/25/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-06-25-2023/) - This week: How do you say "potable"?; cyclists are invading the island and we have memes for it; poop bags in trees. - [Ciders and Breweries on Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/ciders-and-breweries-on-vashon/) - Embark on a flavor-filled journey through Vashon Island's breweries and cideries, where Camp Colvos Brewing and Nashi Orchards Cidery offer a delightful selection of craft beers and artisanal ciders to savor amidst the island's laid-back vibes. - [Wine Touring on Vashon this Summer - 2023](https://vashon-maury.com/wine-touring-on-vashon-this-summer-2023/) - Embark on a delightful wine tour on Vashon Island, visiting charming wineries like Palouse Winery and Vashon Winery, where you can savor handcrafted wines while enjoying the island's scenic beauty and engaging with passionate winemakers. - [The History of the Strawberry Festival](https://vashon-maury.com/the-history-of-the-strawberry-festival/) - The Vashon Island Strawberry Festival, originating in 1909, is a beloved annual tradition that celebrates the island's rich strawberry heritage through parades, contests, live music, and community festivities. - [Things to do on Vashon this Summer - 2023](https://vashon-maury.com/things-to-do-on-vashon-this-summer-2023/) - Summer on Vashon Island is an absolute blast! Prepare for an adventure-packed season of sun, sand, and endless fun. This island has everything from beach bumming and hiking to kayaking and savoring farm-fresh goodies. Let's start with the beaches, where the party never stops. KVI Beach and Lisabeula Park are your go-to spots for soaking - [What is Vashon?](https://vashon-maury.com/what-is-vashon/) - Vashon Island in Washington State is a magical blend of natural beauty, artistic wonder, and a vibrant community, offering outdoor adventures, creative experiences, and a laid-back island atmosphere. - [5 Vashon Island Farm Stands You Have to Visit](https://vashon-maury.com/5-vashon-island-farm-stands-you-have-to-visit/) - There's something about Vashon that slows you down the moment you step off the ferry — and nowhere is that more true than at our island's farm stands. Scattered along quiet country roads, these small, honor-system stops are where you'll find the freshest eggs, produce, and flowers on the island, often sold on the honor - [Only on Vashon - The Monthly Rundown June 2026](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-monthly-rundown-june-2026/) - It’s tourist time of year, which means we need to be prepared for visitors. One islander wants to make a bingo card and set their houseguests loose in town on a scavenger hunt. They provided the below example, and asked for others to chime in. As for town, I think you should add the concrete - [Only on Vashon - The Monthly Rundown May 2026](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-monthly-rundown-may-2026/) - Spring has sprung, which means it's time for long walks on the beach so we can add to our collection of shark jaw bones. I love that this picture includes two reminders to spray the pans. Someone posts a link to a google search which brings up videos such as the one titled: DIY How - [Only on Vashon - The Monthly Rundown April 2026](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-monthly-rundown-april-2026/) - We’ll start this month with a Choose Your Own Adventure. You’re in the ferry line, the ferry starts loading, and yet the cars ahead of you aren’t moving because someone in line fell asleep. To pull out your sword and smite them, turn to page twelve. If you hate choose your own adventures and just - [Only on Vashon- The Monthly Rundown March 2026](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-monthly-rundown-march-2026/) - Vashon, known for its rural charm, is now on the forefront of the Ai revolution. That’s right, friends, we are the home of Shelby, the world’s least helpful robot. Shelby is the absolute worst! I tried to give it my prescription number for birth control and it said, “I didn't catch that.” Then I gave - [Only on Vashon: The Monthly Rundown February 2026](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-monthly-rundown-february-2026/) - Spring is coming, and soon we will be welcoming tourists to our island. Okay, some of you will be sneering at the tourists and telling them to go back to Bellevue, but most of us will be welcoming them. What first impression of our island do we want to give people as they leave the - [Only on Vashon- The Monthly Rundown December 2025](https://vashon-maury.com/monthly-rundown-december-2025/) - This month: Vashon Bingo; poop bags; flashing stop signs. - [What is there to See on Vashon this Summer?](https://vashon-maury.com/what-is-there-to-see-on-vashon-this-summer/) - Vashon Island is not the kind of place you rush through with a checklist of things to do on the Island. What there is to see here reveals itself slowly, often in quiet moments that feel unplanned but somehow inevitable. Living on the island teaches you that the scenery is not just something to look - [What is there to do on Vashon?](https://vashon-maury.com/what-is-there-to-do-on-vashon/) - When people ask what there is to do on Vashon, I usually smile, because the real answer is not about attractions so much as participation. Living on the island means your calendar slowly fills with moments that feel ordinary at first and then quietly become essential. Much of life here happens through shared spaces and - [Things to do on Vashon this Spring](https://vashon-maury.com/things-to-do-on-vashon-this-spring/) - Spring on Vashon Island arrives quietly, then all at once. One day, the ferry ride feels gray and sleepy, the next the island is alive with blossoms, birdsong, and that unmistakable sense that it is time to get outside and move again. This season is where Vashon truly stretches its legs, inviting visitors and locals - [What Makes Vashon-Maury So Special?](https://vashon-maury.com/what-makes-vashon-maury-so-special/) - A love letter to the island that locals call home and visitors never forget, featuring the unique character, history, and close-knit community of Vashon-Maury. - [Planning a Visit to Vashon? Here's What you should Know](https://vashon-maury.com/planning-a-visit-to-vashon-heres-what-you-should-know/) - A comprehensive guide for visitors—from how to get here, to what to do once you arrive. Vashon isn’t just a getaway—it’s an experience. - [2025 Stories from The Vashon Observer](https://vashon-maury.com/stories-from-the-vashon-observer/) - A closer look at The Vashon Observer, its community contributors, and the hyperlocal stories that define the island’s pulse—told through a journalistic lens with heart and honesty. - [Where to Stay on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/where-to-stay-on-vashon/) - A curated guide to the best lodging options on Vashon Island... whether you're after woodsy solitude, a beachside cabin, or walking distance to the village buzz. - [Poultry In The Garden](https://vashon-maury.com/poultry-in-the-garden/) - Last summer I attended the American Dahlia Society Show in Portland. I saw lots of lovely dahlias and listened to several educational lectures on growing dahlias. One of the hot topics was bugs and slugs that eat dahlias. I shrugged. I have ducks. I don’t have slugs or bugs. My ducks occasionally nibble a dahlia - [Why Vashon Continues To Shine Among The Pacific Northwest’s Most Adorable Small Towns](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-among-the-pacific-northwests-most-adorable-small-towns/) - Vashon Island has been named one of the most adorable small towns in the Pacific Northwest, standing alongside destinations like Friday Harbor and Leavenworth in a recent WorldAtlas feature. The recognition highlights Vashon’s authentic character, from Point Robinson’s historic lighthouse to the sweeping shoreline of Maury Island Marine Park. More than scenic beauty, it reflects the spirit of a community shaped by artists, farmers, and makers whose daily work creates the island’s unique charm. - [How Sea-Tac’s Expansion Fight Lands Squarely on Vashon’s Doorstep](https://vashon-maury.com/sea-tacs-expansion-on-vashons-doorstep/) - How the recent expansion at SeaTac affects Vashon Island Residents. - [Discover the Charms of Vashon Island: A Gem Among Washington's Top Small Towns](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island-washington/) - Explore the allure of Vashon Island, a hidden gem among Washington's top-rated small towns, through the eyes of both proud residents and enchanted frequent visitors in this captivating journey capturing the island's artistic spirit, natural beauty, and welcoming community. - [Oh, the Joy of Vashon Island Living: A Reality Check](https://vashon-maury.com/the-joy-of-vashon-island/) - Is Vashon Island's idyllic portrayal in the article a genuine dream or a sarcastic adventure waiting to unfold with ferry puzzles, survivalist winters, and hardware store dining? - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 03/03/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-03-03-2024/) - This week: Complaints about the Chetzemoka; the white Tesla is at it again; the produce section is no place to be cropdusting - [Is Vashon Worth Visiting?](https://vashon-maury.com/is-vashon-worth-visiting/) - Vashon Island unfolds as a breathtaking haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a picturesque landscape of rolling hills, dense forests, and expansive shorelines that provide a serene escape and an immersive journey into unspoiled nature. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 03/10/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-03-10-2024/) - This week: People are still complaining about the plane noise; the great speed limit debate (has it replaced the bridge debate?) - [March Rose Care on Vashon: Tips and Tales for Vibrant Blooms](https://vashon-maury.com/march-rose-care-on-vashon-tips-and-tales-for-vibrant-blooms/) - Embark on a journey through the nuances of rose care in March. From pruning strategies to unconventional approaches like the "Hubby-forgot-to-shut-the-deer-gate" method, explore diverse philosophies. Discover how to address challenges like black spot with practical advice and a touch of humor. Learn the importance of soil health and simple habits like hanging bird feeders. With insights and anecdotes, this narrative offers a fresh perspective on nurturing vibrant roses effortlessly. - [Vashon Island Ferry: Navigating the Island Commute and More](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island-ferry-navigating-the-island-commute-and-more/) - Embark on a seamless island adventure with the Vashon Ferry, where insightful tips, historical anecdotes, and alternative transport options converge to ensure a smooth and enjoyable commute to and from the unique community of Vashon Island. - [Exploring the Charms of Maury Island: A Local's Perspective](https://vashon-maury.com/maury-island-a-locals-perspective/) - Embark on a virtual journey through the enchanting Maury Island, connected to Vashon by a slender isthmus, and discover the controversy surrounding its island status while exploring the unique charms that make it a hidden gem in the Pacific Northwest. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 03/31/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-03-31-2024/) - This week: Sasquatch sightings; the coyote debate continues; why are people miserable at Thriftway? - [Iron Faith Thoroughbreds: Maegan Blessing's Equine Massage Therapy Journey on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/maegan-blessings-equine-massage-vashon-island/) - Maegan Blessing, a certified equine massage therapist, offers top-tier care to horses at Iron Faith Thoroughbreds in southwest Washington. Inspired by a love for racehorses and certified by the Northwest School of Animal Massage on Vashon Island, Blessing emphasizes a holistic approach to equine well-being. - [From Racetrack to Redemption: A Tale of Rescued Racehorses and Vashon Island's Compassionate Connection](https://vashon-maury.com/from-racetrack-to-redemption-a-tale-of-rescued-racehorses-and-vashon-islands-compassionate-connection/) - Kaisa Gifford rescues retired racehorse Pioneer Man from a Texas kill pen, embodying compassion on Vashon Island. Her Gifford Horses mission, saving over 50 thoroughbreds, reflects the island's spirit, connecting hearts and providing second chances. - [Discover the Charms of Vashon Island: A Hidden Gem near Seattle](https://vashon-maury.com/discover-the-charms-of-vashon/) - Get to know the things to do on Vashon Island. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 04/14/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-04-14-2024/) - This week: Big truck means small... Hungry artist seeks sucker... - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 04/21/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-04-21-2024/) - This week: Imagine a privatized ferry system; a rant to summarize all rants; protestors on private property; - [My Encounter with Oscar, The Bird King: A Tale of Enchantment on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/oscar-the-bird-king/) - The article explores the enchanting presence of Oscar, The Bird King, a towering Troll sculpture by artist Thomas Dambo on Vashon Island, Washington. It delves into the sculpture's details, significance, and community reactions, celebrating its craftsmanship and environmental symbolism. Through Oscar, it highlights the island's magic, inviting readers to embrace creativity, community, and environmental stewardship. - [A Sneak Peek into Vashon's Celebrity Roster](https://vashon-maury.com/vashons-celebrity-roster/) - Explore the star-studded tapestry of Vashon Island, where Hollywood legends and local heroes converge, leaving behind tales of whimsy, determination, and the magic woven into our island's shores. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 04/28/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-04-28-2024/) - We have an infestation of a mystery bug, described in this post: The poster is not alone. One person says, “OMG I just had a battle with one in my office in between work calls - he kept bouncing against my window and it was disgusting! One group member killed a fly and shared its - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 05/04/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-05-04-2024/) - We must start with the most pressing news of the day. Four zebras en route to Montana escaped from a trailer in North Bend. Three were rounded up by what the media refers to as a “rodeo clown.” Had I known that was a real profession, I would have made very different decisions when applying - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 05/12/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-05-12-2024/) - This week: How not to post about cats; the two specific people we all hate; the asphyxiated washer/dryer inside joke continues; did someone donate half a puzzle to Grannies? - [Unveiling Culinary Bliss: Zamorana Mexican Food's Big Burrito Extravaganza and Enchanting Outdoor Seating](https://vashon-maury.com/unveiling-culinary-bliss-zamorana/) - Zamorana Mexican Food on Vashon Island shines with a must-try big burrito slathered in green sauce. Share your flavor journey at the best Mexican spot! - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 05/26/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-05-26-2024/) - This week: Bagels are a human right; do we really need all of that pavement uptown? Kids on Vashon; and a cat rescued from the Tahlequah ferry terminal. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 06/02/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-06-02-2024/) - This week: posturing on Facebook is the best way to enact positive change; what's with all the mask wearing folks? and keep cats inside! - [The Best Time to Visit Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/best-time-to-visit/) - The best time to visit Vashon Island is in the Summer, but every season offers unique charms and activities, making it a year-round destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Visiting Vashon Island as spring unfolds into summer reveals a vibrant tableau of natural splendor and bustling community festivities. Each season weaves a unique tapestry - [The trials of building Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/equipment-rental-near-vashon/) - Living on Vashon Island, WA, encapsulates a unique blend of serene rural life and the logistical challenges of accessing necessary resources, particularly when it involves heavy equipment rental. While Island Lumber offers some heavy equipment for rent, there are options off-island as well. Despite being closely situated to Seattle and Tacoma, the transportation of heavy - [Whim W’Him Brings Contemporary Dance to Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/whim-brings-contemporary-dance-to-vashon/) - Founded by Olivier Wevers, a former ballet dancer with dreams of choreographing and leading his own company, Whim W’Him has established itself as a space for innovation and creativity in dance. This season’s program features three new works that showcase the diverse talents of its company members and guest choreographers. Among these, Wevers’ "Unconditional" starts - [Discover the Magic of Camp ThunderCraft on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/camp-thundercraft/) - Discover Camp ThunderCraft on Vashon Island, a creative retreat for makers and small business owners to learn, network, and grow. - [Only on Vashon - The Monthly Rundown February 2025](https://vashon-maury.com/monthly-rundown-february-2025/) - This week: graffiti debates, Tesla owner rants, mysterious geese interactions, and a deep dive into whether whales should have names. - [A Historic Gem on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/dig-for-sale/) - Beloved DIG Nursery, is now on the market for $1,175,000, featuring a farmhouse, 1.89 acres of lush land - a unique blend of residential charm and versatile community space. - [Sailing into Sustainability with OnBuoy's Revolutionary Mooring Platform That Revitalizes Boating in the Salish Sea](https://vashon-maury.com/sustainability-with-onbuoy/) - OnBuoy, a social purpose corporation, is poised to enhance boating experiences and environmental stewardship in the Salish Sea with an innovative mooring sharing platform. The initiative aims to alleviate moorage scarcity, promote green boating, and support local marine conservation efforts through a community-driven approach. As spring blossoms across Puget Sound, the boating community is gearing - [Only on Vashon - The Monthly Rundown March 2025](https://vashon-maury.com/monthly-rundown-march-2025/) - The theme of the month is that Vashon has turned awful, it used to be good, and it’s all California’s fault. We start with this rant: Our biggest issue is not with litter but with their bad taste. I mean, who drinks Twisted Tea? As one commenter says, “Corona? You can dip a tastier one - [How the Puyallup Tribe Curriculum Agreement Shapes the Future for Vashon Students](https://vashon-maury.com/restoring-voice-puyallup-tribe-curriculum-agreement/) - Discover how a new tribal education agreement brings Indigenous language and culture into Vashon Island classrooms. - [The Evolution of Film Distribution Through Mark Sayre's Innovative Journey on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/film-distribution-through-mark-sayre/) - Discover how Mark Sayre is transforming Vashon Island into a film hub with his innovative approach at The Forge. A tale of creativity and collaboration! - [Vashon Fairy Project](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-fairy-project/) - This magical experience captures the island’s unique community spirit and artistic essence. Embrace the wonder awaiting around every corner. - [Enjoy Our Welcoming Farms with a Friendly Request for a Tour](https://vashon-maury.com/farm-tours/) - Joy meets simplicity in a child's first farm encounter Three goats, one adorable moment! A little boy marvels at the tender bond between mare and foal. Family fun feeding a friendly alpaca together. Welcome to a charming slice of rural life on the Vashon and Maury Islands, where several farms offer unique experiences for those - [Alley to the Fence of Doors](https://vashon-maury.com/alley-of-doors/) - Explore Vashon Island's quirky charm at the Fence of Doors. Discover this ever-changing, imaginative display on your next visit to Vashon. - [Unclasping Tradition with Kimberly's Endless Jewelry on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/unclasping-tradition-with-kimberlys-endless-jewelry-on-vashon-island/) - In the vibrant and ever-evolving world of jewelry design, it's a pleasure to shine a spotlight on one of Vashon Island's own talents, Kimberly, a visionary jewelry designer with a unique offering that has captured the imagination of our community: Endless Jewelry. Introducing Kimberly: A Stalwart of Creativity Kimberly's journey into the arts spans over - [Dockton Trails Overlook](https://vashon-maury.com/dockton-trails-overlook/) - A detailed, narrative experience of horseback riding through Dockton Forest on Vashon, emphasizing the area's ecological management. - [Aliens, Obelisks, and the Ferry to Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/aliens-obelisks-ferry-vashon/) - A curious writer explores the UFO Mysteries Trail and the legendary Maury Island Incident, reflecting on Vashon Island’s eerie charm, community spirit, and one unforgettable twilight sighting. - [Celebrating Culture, Community and Equity on Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/culture-community-equity-vashon/) - King County awarded a 2025 Alan M. Painter Grant to support the Japan Festival at Mukai Farm and Garden on Vashon Island. - [Only on Vashon - The Monthly Rundown April 2025](https://vashon-maury.com/monthly-rundown-april-2025/) - This month: Chihuahua Club, bad parking, bad AI decisions and free speech. Free the chiweenies! - [Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/adu-meeting-on-vashon/) - Thinking about building an ADU on Vashon? The author shares key takeaways from a recent community meeting, including what steps to take before applying for a permit, why preparation matters, and how an ADU can support both your property and the island community. Learn practical tips, essential resources, and real-world insights to help you start your project with confidence. - [Quick Action by U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Man from Burning Boat off Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/u-s-coast-guard-rescues-man/) - On the morning of May 7, 2025, the peaceful waters of Colvos Passage were disrupted by a rising plume of smoke from a burning 40-foot pleasure boat just off the coast of Vashon Island. Thanks to the rapid response of the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team from Seattle, a man aboard the - [A New Neighbor in the Phonebook: What the 564 Area Code Means for Vashon Island Residents](https://vashon-maury.com/new-564-area-code/) - Starting June 10, Vashon Island residents may start seeing phone numbers with a new area code: 564. As an overlay to the familiar 206, this change won't affect existing numbers but will apply to new lines in the region. While dialing habits remain the same, islanders are encouraged to update contact systems and materials to reflect full 10-digit numbers. - [More Details on Building an ADU on Vashon: What the County Presentation Taught Us](https://vashon-maury.com/more-details-on-building-adu-on-vashon/) - This follow-up to the Vashon ADU workshop recap dives deeper into the permitting process using official guidance from King County’s planning department. It outlines what homeowners need before submitting a permit application—like critical area review, water and septic verification, and shoreline assessments—and what to expect during the review stages. It also responds to community concerns raised after the first article, including questions about code enforcement, fairness in permit timelines, and state vs. local ADU rules. - [Is It “Downtown” or “Uptown”? Exploring the Heart of Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/is-it-downtown-or-uptown/) - Locals call it Uptown, but maps and signs say Downtown... either way, it’s the heart of Vashon Island. - [Only on Vashon - The Monthly Rundown May 2025](https://vashon-maury.com/monthly-rundown-may-2025/) - This month: island dating is for the birds, and the birds (and cats, snakes, and coyotes) question our judgement - [The Mysterious Visitor of Vashon Island: Part I – When the Fog Arrives](https://vashon-maury.com/the-mysterious-visitor-of-vashon/) - In this first feature on The Mysterious Visitor of Vashon Island, author Albert Allen III reveals how Vashon’s eerie beauty shaped his haunting novel. Fog, memory, and myth converge in a supernatural mystery where the island itself becomes a character. A must-read for those who love stories rooted in place. - [The Mysterious Visitor of Vashon Island: Part II - Shadows in the Pines](https://vashon-maury.com/the-mysterious-visitor-shadows-in-the-pines/) - In Part II of our feature on The Mysterious Visitor of Vashon Island, Albert Allen III explores the strange signals, eerie orbs, and deepening mystery that haunt Emma and Tommy. As the island reveals its secrets, readers are drawn further into a chilling tale shaped by fog, memory, and quiet bravery. - [The Mysterious Visitor of Vashon Island: Part III – The Island Remembers](https://vashon-maury.com/the-mysterious-visitor-the-island-remembers/) - In the final part of our series, Albert Allen III shares what’s next for The Mysterious Visitor of Vashon Island. With new stories, artwork, and even a film in development, Allen deepens the mythos of Emma and Tommy—and invites the Vashon community to keep the mystery alive together. - [Only on Vashon - The Monthly Rundown June 2025](https://vashon-maury.com/monthly-rundown-june-2025/) - This month: creative license, brainrot, being nice (or not) and marathon cults - [Power Shut-Offs and Fire Risk: What Vashon Needs to Know This Summer](https://vashon-maury.com/fire-risk-on-vashon/) - Puget Sound Energy has marked parts of the island as high risk for power shut-offs this summer — sometimes with no warning. As fire danger creeps west of the Cascades, islanders must prepare not just for blackouts, but for protecting their land, their animals, and their safety. Read what this means for Vashon, how to prepare, and where to get hands-on emergency training for livestock owners. - [The 2025 Strawberry Festival Is Your Soundtrack for the Weekend](https://vashon-maury.com/the-2025-strawberry-festival/) - There’s something about live music in the summer air that makes Vashon’s Strawberry Festival 2025 more than just a weekend event, it becomes a rhythm you live inside. This year, the Main Stage lineup is set to deliver exactly that kind of immersive energy, with three days of incredible performances that capture the island’s spirit - [Casa Bonita: Where Island Charm Meets Mexican Tradition](https://vashon-maury.com/casa-bonita-island-charm/) - Explore how Casa Bonita brings bold, authentic flavors of Mexico to the heart of Vashon, turning every dish into a celebration of culture, color, and comfort. - [10 Things to Do at the Strawberry Festival on Vashon Island in 2025](https://vashon-maury.com/10-things-to-do-strawberry-festival-2025/) - 2025 brings a new list of fun things to do on Vashon Island for the 2025 Strawberry Festival. - [Roll In, Rev Up, and March On: Join the 2025 Strawberry Festival Parade and Car Show](https://vashon-maury.com/festival-parade-and-car-show-2025/) - Deadline to signup for the classic car show and parade is July 7th 2025. - [The Best Souvenirs You Can Only Get at the Strawberry Festival](https://vashon-maury.com/the-best-souvenirs-strawberry-festival/) - Get your Vashon stickers at the Strawberry Festival this year. - [Your Insider’s Guide to Navigating the Strawberry Festival Like a Local](https://vashon-maury.com/your-insiders-guide-to-strawberry-festival-2025/) - Get to know all there is to see at the Strawberry Festival this July 2025. - [Kathy’s Corner: Where Legendary Gardens Begin](https://vashon-maury.com/kathys-corner-legendary-gardens/) - Explore Kathy’s Corner, a local full-service nursery where fresh plants, gardening supplies and more make for an unforgettable stop. - [Shining a Light on Vashon's Local Legends: Welcome to the Spotlight Series](https://vashon-maury.com/shining-a-light-on-vashons-local-legends-welcome-to-the-spotlight-series/) - The Spotlight Series highlights local Vashon businesses with personality-filled stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and community love. From food to art to hidden gems, each feature celebrates what makes Vashon unique. Read the full collection and discover your next favorite spot. - [A Global Vaccine Crisis Echoes Back Home](https://vashon-maury.com/a-global-vaccine-crisis-echoes-back-home/) - A new report from the World Health Organization and UNICEF estimates that more than 14 million children around the world did not receive a single vaccine in 2024. Among the photos used in coverage of the report was one taken right here on the island, at Vashon Island High School. The image, showing a measles - [Who You'll Find at the 2025 Vashon Strawberry Festival](https://vashon-maury.com/who-youll-find-at-the-2025-vashon-strawberry-festival/) - These are the folks that posted announcements for the Strawberry Festival this weekend. - [Café Luna: Vashon's Living Room](https://vashon-maury.com/cafe-luna-vashons-living-room/) - Discover why Café Luna isn’t just a coffee shop, it’s a cornerstone... where books, music, espresso, and conversation blend together in the heart of Uptown. - [Caring for Vashon's Furry Residents: Fair Isle Animal Clinic](https://vashon-maury.com/caring-for-vashons-furry-residents-fair-isle-animal-clinic/) - Meet the veterinarians and team keeping pets healthy on the island, with a commitment to care that goes beyond the clinic walls. - [Stay Like a Local: Best Airbnbs on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/airbnbs-on-vashon-island/) - A guide to charming, one-of-a-kind Airbnb stays around Vashon Island that offer comfort, character, and a real taste of island life. - [Vashon’s Hidden Vintner: A Day at Palouse Winery](https://vashon-maury.com/vashons-hidden-vintner-a-day-at-palouse-winery/) - Tour Palouse Winery and discover how small-batch, island-made wines are turning heads with bold flavors and stunning views. - [The 2025 Strawberry Festival Rundown ](https://vashon-maury.com/2025-strawberry-festival-rundown/) - Edible tattoos, parade antics, the pros and cons of flying objects, and if you want a higher-vibe festival, bring high vibe energy...and dog bags. - [A Book for Every Islander: Vashon Bookshop’s Literary Niche](https://vashon-maury.com/a-book-for-every-islander/) - Take a walk through Vashon Bookshop’s charming aisles, meet the staff, and explore how this indie bookstore supports local authors and lifelong readers alike. - [Only on Vashon - The July 2025 Rundown](https://vashon-maury.com/monthly-rundown-july-2025/) - This month: the joy of snacks with our animal friends, please don't hoard rocks, be careful with your bodily waste, and don't make graffiti out of it. Please. Don't. - [Oil Spill Fine Raises Questions for Puget Sound’s Future](https://vashon-maury.com/oil-spill-raises-questions/) - The Washington Department of Ecology has fined Liberty Marine Corporation $32,000 for a 2023 oil spill near Manchester State Park that released 199 gallons of waste oil into Puget Sound. While the incident did not appear to cause immediate harm to wildlife, the location and circumstances raise important concerns for the long-term health of our - [Island Queen: Where Burgers and Boats Meet](https://vashon-maury.com/island-queen-where-burgers-and-boats-meet/) - Explore the nostalgic charm of Island Queen, a classic Vashon burger joint where ferry views and fries go hand in hand. - [Amanda Knox’s Story Returns to the Spotlight with Hulu Series and a Vashon Connection](https://vashon-maury.com/amanda-knoxs-story-hulu/) - When Hulu released The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox this week, much of the national attention focused on the drama of her years in Italy, a wrongful conviction, prison, and eventual acquittal. For viewers on Vashon, however, there is an added layer of connection. Amanda Knox, once a University of Washington student at the center - [Rooted in Tradition: Dragon’s Head Cider](https://vashon-maury.com/rooted-in-tradition-dragons-head-cider/) - Visit the orchards and tasting rooms of Dragon’s Head Cider and learn how this Vashon favorite blends agriculture, art, and sustainability in every bottle. - [Livestock Guardian Dogs and Life on Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/livestock-guardian-dogs-and-life-on-vashon/) - The other day, I saw a post making the rounds online with a photo and a warning: “Worried about this dog. Been in front of my car twice. NOT friendly when approached. 94th Ave Dockton. Lots of people and school kids walk down this road. This dog needs to be fenced!” The comments section lit - [Yes, There’s a Subway on Vashon—Here’s Why That Matters](https://vashon-maury.com/yes-theres-a-subway-on-vashon-heres-why-that-matters/) - Explore the quirky charm of Vashon’s only chain restaurant and why even a familiar sandwich shop feels different when it’s surrounded by island vibes. - [Green Butterfly Cafe & Juice: Plant-Based and Proud](https://vashon-maury.com/green-butterfly-cafe-juice-plant-based-and-proud/) - Take a bite into the mission of Green Butterfly Cafe & Juice, where clean ingredients, vibrant meals, and sustainable values guide every menu item. - [Shining a Light on Vashon: What the Spotlight Series Is All About](https://vashon-maury.com/shining-a-light-on-vashon-what-the-spotlight-series-is-all-about/) - There’s something uniquely magnetic about a business born on Vashon. It might be the salt air, the ferry ride that sets the mood, or the fact that nearly every storefront here carries a story behind its sign. That’s the spark behind the Spotlight Series — a regular feature on Vashon-Maury.com that gives island businesses more - [Only on Vashon - The August Rundown 2025](https://vashon-maury.com/august-rundown-2025/) - The theme of the month is magical thinking. Mainly, we’re thinking we can perform magic. We threaten each other with curses. Are we mad at Seana for tossing garbage into the Sound? No, of course not. We’re mad at the poster for arranging the garbage and taking a picture. One person says, “The fact you - [Zamorana: Bold Flavors with a Family Touch](https://vashon-maury.com/zamorana-bold-flavors-with-a-family-touch/) - A celebration of Zamorana’s family-run roots, sizzling dishes, and the kind of hospitality that keeps locals coming back for more. - [Three Minutes, Two Carts, and a Whole Lot of Olive Oil](https://vashon-maury.com/thriftway-vov-shopping-spree-2025/) - At 7 a.m. this morning, I found myself standing in an unusually quiet Thriftway, Hokas laced, heart pounding, and a shopping cart waiting for me like a starting line. I had won the Voice of Vashon summer raffle, the legendary Thriftway shopping spree, and I had three short minutes to grab whatever I could. The - [The Magic of May Kitchen: Thai Cuisine with Island Soul](https://vashon-maury.com/the-magic-of-may-kitchen-thai-cuisine-with-island-soul/) - Step behind the doors of May Kitchen & Bar, where fine Thai dining meets island atmosphere in one of Vashon's most beloved establishments. - [Snapdragon: Where Art, Bread, and Brunch Collide](https://vashon-maury.com/snapdragon-where-art-bread-and-brunch-collide/) - An inside look at Snapdragon’s eclectic charm, seasonal menu, and the creative energy that keeps islanders coming back weekend after weekend. - [Only on Vashon - The September 2025 Monthly Rundown](https://vashon-maury.com/september-2025-rundown/) - This Month: Make Stupid Bike Night great again; a woman in the leopard print blouse; nazi symbolism on the island; Vashon's sister city; outdoor toilet; crappy dead tennis balls. - [More Than Medicine: The Role of Vashon Pharmacy](https://vashon-maury.com/more-than-medicine-the-role-of-vashon-pharmacy/) - Learn how Vashon Pharmacy serves as both a healthcare anchor and a community connector for island residents. - [Ferry Officials Move Ahead with Expanded Fauntleroy Terminal Plan](https://vashon-maury.com/expanded-fauntleroy-terminal/) - Officials are moving ahead with the work on the Fauntleroy ferry terminal. - [Around the World with Giraffe: A Gallery of Global Wonder](https://vashon-maury.com/around-the-world-with-giraffe/) - Step inside Giraffe, the gallery that brings international art and eclectic goods to Vashon. It’s more than a shop... it’s a passport to the world’s creativity. - [Thunderbird Treatment Center: Vashon’s Divided Path to Healing](https://vashon-maury.com/thunderbird-treatment-center-and-vashon-divided/) - When the Seattle City Council passed its new public safety sales tax initiative earlier this week, the move was largely celebrated as a progressive step forward, one that channels millions of dollars into addiction recovery and public health services. Yet on Vashon Island, the inclusion of the Thunderbird Treatment Center as a beneficiary of those - [Island Luxury: Staying at The Lodges on Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/island-luxury-staying-at-the-lodges-on-vashon/) - Take a tour of The Lodges, where modern architecture meets the laid-back rhythm of island life in this unique getaway. - [A Holistic Approach: Inside Vashon Natural Medicine](https://vashon-maury.com/a-holistic-approach-inside-vashon-natural-medicine/) - Discover how this integrative clinic blends traditional and alternative medicine to support wellness across the island. - [The Ruby Brink: A Butcher, Bar, and Bistro Worth Savoring](https://vashon-maury.com/the-ruby-brink-a-butcher-bar-and-bistro-worth-savoring/) - Meet the makers behind The Ruby Brink and learn how this multifaceted spot redefines what it means to dine local on Vashon. - [Only on Vashon - The Monthly Rundown October 2025](https://vashon-maury.com/october-2025/) - This month: Bean Soup; New dump location? Bad divers; Surge in Coyote population; Stink bugs (need we say more?) - [Seasonal Stories and Local Legends: What’s Ahead in the Spotlight Series](https://vashon-maury.com/seasonal-stories-spotlight-series/) - Explore the fall and winter editions of our Spotlight Series, featuring Vashon businesses that warm the island with food, art, service, and community spirit when the days grow short. - [James Beard Award-winning chef's passion for Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/james-beard-award-winning-chefs-passion-for-vashon-island/) - James Beard Award-winning chef Matt Dillon has long been part of the fabric of Vashon Island life. His influence extends far beyond the walls of any restaurant or home, shaping how the island connects food, community, and sustainability. Dillon’s story on Vashon began more than a decade ago with Old Chaser Farm, a 10-acre property - [Healing Hooves: Equine Massage with Maegan Blessing](https://vashon-maury.com/healing-hooves-equine-massage-with-maegan-blessing/) - A profile of Maegan Blessing and how her intuitive, therapeutic equine massage practice is helping Vashon’s horses thrive—one muscle at a time. - [Made from Scratch: Vashon Island Baking Company](https://vashon-maury.com/made-from-scratch-vashon-island-baking-company/) - Go behind the oven door to meet the bakers and explore the handcrafted goods that keep this local bakery at the heart of the community. - [Vashon Center for the Arts: Creative Heart of the Island](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-center-for-the-arts-creative-heart-of-the-island/) - From theater and music to visual arts and classes, learn how the VCA enriches Vashon’s cultural landscape year-round. - [Only on Vashon - The November Rundown 2025](https://vashon-maury.com/november-rundown-2025/) - This month: car alarms on the ferry; kids losing popularity contests debate; bad drivers not using their turn signal; the tampon post on Thanksgiving; oh poop! - [King Tides expected in Vashon Dec 4-6](https://vashon-maury.com/28135-2/) - King Tides are set to return to Vashon December 4–6, bringing our highest water levels of the year. These tides often push across low lying areas like Portage, George Edwards Road, and the stretch of Vashon Highway between Magnolia Beach and Burton. Islanders should expect early morning flooding, slowdowns, and changing shoreline conditions. Staying aware of high tide timing and watching known trouble spots will help keep travel safe during these dramatic seasonal tides. - [Minglement Marketplace: Local, Organic, Legendary](https://vashon-maury.com/minglement-marketplace-local-organic-legendary/) - Step into Minglement, where organic groceries, herbal wisdom, and decades of island history come together under one roof. - [Island Comfort: A Look Inside Vashon Heating & Cooling](https://vashon-maury.com/a-look-inside-vashon-heating-amp-cooling/) - How one local business keeps island homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer... while supporting sustainable and reliable service year-round. - [Rock Island Pub: Pizza, Pool, and Island Hospitality](https://vashon-maury.com/rock-island-pub-pizza/) - A dive into the community spirit of Rock Island Pub & Pizza, where locals gather over hand-tossed pies, cold beers, and nightly games that keep the island's nightlife alive. - [Plan Now, Stay Later: Vashon Island Airbnbs and Vacation Rentals for a Summer to Remember](https://vashon-maury.com/plan-now-stay-later-vashon-island-airbnbs-and-vacation-rentals-for-a-summer-to-remember/) - Vashon has a number of places to stay from Hotels to Vacation Homes, Floating Houses and even homes with swimming pools. - [Healing Through Food at Anu Rana's Healthy Kitchen](https://vashon-maury.com/healing-through-food-at-anu-ranas-healthy-kitchen/) - Meet the woman behind the flavors at Anu Rana’s, where Ayurvedic principles and wholesome cooking nourish both body and soul. - [Peace of Mind with Island Security Self Storage](https://vashon-maury.com/peace-of-mind-with-island-security-self-storage/) - How a local storage business is helping Vashon residents and businesses stay organized, secure, and clutter-free—with island-friendly customer service. - [Vashon Pizza: A Slice of Local Flavor](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-pizza-a-slice-of-local-flavor/) - A deep-dish look into Vashon Pizza, where community cravings are satisfied with handcrafted pies, friendly service, and a no-frills approach to comfort food. - [Inside Vashon’s Eagles: Brotherhood and Community in Action](https://vashon-maury.com/inside-vashons-eagles-brotherhood-and-community-in-action/) - Meet the members of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and discover how their events, values, and service enrich Vashon life. - [Free WiFi on Vashon - Stay Connected During Covid this winter](https://vashon-maury.com/covid-wifi-access/) - Information and resources on free WiFi on Vashon and low-cost internet options and availability around Vashon and Maury Islands. - [Only on Vashon - The Strawberry Festival Rundown 2022](https://vashon-maury.com/the-strawberry-festival-rundown-2022/) - This year: "I love candy" is the ultimate expression of the virtues of scouting; Pens littered the parade pathway (oops); BACK I'M GONNA OFF FART!; making an informed decision for unofficial mayor; Best advice - have some candy; and lastly... setting good (or not) food choice examples for your kid. - [Anna's Vashon Yearly Rundown 2022](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-yearly-rundown-2022/) - It’s the time of year when writers get nostalgic and make lists of all the funny and inspiring things that happened over the year... this is Anna's take on Vashon's social topics. - [A Comprehensive List of Things to do on Vashon Island on the Cheap](https://vashon-maury.com/list-of-things-to-do/) - Regular Events on Vashon Strawberry Festival (July 20th – 22nd) Art Studio Tour (First Two Weekends of May and December) First Friday Art Cruise (no boats involved) (recurring) Vashon Sheep Dog Trials (June 7th – 10th) Vashon Parks 2018 events calendar Concerts in the Park at Ober Park (Starts August 2nd, recurring) Via Vashon Facebook - [Private beaches and Public use](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-private-beaches-and-public-use/) - The question often comes up about the public use of private beaches, and where private property ends and public land begins and Anna Schomsky did the research for us. - [The best farm stands to visit on Vashon Island, WA](https://vashon-maury.com/the-best-farm-stands-to-visit-on-vashon-island-wa/) - Vashon Island is a sheltered place of natural beauty that has fresh farm to table food. When visiting you will find there are many fun activities to do and places to see. Located southwest of Seattle, Vashon Island has the best little known - off the beaten path farm stands just waiting for you to - [Vashon Dogs - Off-Leash or on-leash?](https://vashon-maury.com/dogs-leash/) - You can take your dogs on some of our trails while leashed. Some private land is available if your dog is under control. Get to know where... - [Do You Need A Car To Get Around Vashon Island?](https://vashon-maury.com/do-i-need-a-car-for-vashon/) - Do You Need A Car To Get Around Vashon Island? ? Explore Vashon by car or without a car, it's up to you. We have the best advice for both. - [Plan Your Day Trip to Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/plan-your-day-trip-to-vashon/) - Vashon Island is a great place to visit for a day whether you are alone, in a couple or have a family with young and teenage children. I have spent my youth on the island visiting my Grandmother in the summers and eventually ended up living year around. My Grandmother spent her youth, as did - [Vashon can't get proper medical care - a newbie's/outsiders perspective](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-medical-care/) - Difficulties are not alien in the Medical facilities found on Vashon Island. Located in Washington state, the Island is a small community with a population of around 10,000 people. The following are some of the challenges facing the medical facilities on the Island. Disagreements The contract disagreements between parties responsible for the provision, running, and - [December In The Garden](https://vashon-maury.com/december-in-the-garden/) - In December's cold and dark, the garden thrives on Vashon Island. Battling quack grass and pruning, the author finds joy in winter greens, bird-watching, and creating stunning arrangements. Lights add warmth, dispelling the perpetual gray. The garden's peace prevails. - [January's Gardening Alchemy: Balancing Dreams and Challenges in Vashon's Climate Zone](https://vashon-maury.com/januarys-gardening-alchemy-balancing-dreams-and-challenges-in-vashons-climate-zone/) - Embark on a January gardening journey, balancing dreams with challenges in Vashon's climate zone (8b). Navigate blackberry root battles and local seed exploration for a flourishing garden. Ready to discover January's gardening secrets? - [Climate Change in Your Garden](https://vashon-maury.com/climate-change-in-your-garden/) - Delinda explores the impact of climate change on gardening. The article advises gardeners to adapt to unpredictable weather patterns through practices like mulching, addressing soil challenges, and using targeted watering methods like ollas. McCann acknowledges the uncertainty of climate change and encourages resilient gardening practices. - [Who Killed Henrietta Hemlock](https://vashon-maury.com/who-killed-henrietta-hemlock/) - Henrietta Hemlock was too young to die. Her knowing neighbors nodded their heads sagely and said, “spongy root rot,” or “blight” or “hemlock looper.” The more pretentious among us said, “Rhizocotonia Butinii” or “Lambodina Fiscellaria,” which are just fancy names for the same things everybody else was saying. - [Vashon Island Film Festival 2023: A Celebration Amid Nature's Grandeur](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island-film-festival-2023-a-celebration-amid-natures-grandeur/) - The second annual Vashon Island Film Festival, from Aug. 10-13, showcases 12 features and 10 shorts at the renovated Vashon Theatre. Curated by Mark Mathias Sayre and VFI, the event celebrates independent cinema, including a spotlight on rock legends, The Sonics. - [Vashon Arts and Entertainment: A Glimpse into October 2023](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-arts-and-entertainment-oct-2023/) - In October 2023, Vashon Island will be a vibrant hub of arts and entertainment, featuring numerous galleries and events that highlight the rich artistic diversity and culture of the Pacific Northwest. - [Savor the Giant Plates at Sporty's Restaurant](https://vashon-maury.com/sportys-restaurant/) - Indulge in colossal delights at Sporty's on Vashon Island with giant hamburgers and plate-sized pancakes. A memorable dining experience awaits. - [Authentic Mexican Delights at Zamorana: A Culinary Adventure on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/authentic-mexican-delights-at-zamorana/) - Discover the authentic flavors of Mexico at Zamorana, a local gem on Vashon Island. Unforgettable dining! - [Explore the Culinary Delight of Vashon Island: Vashon Pizza](https://vashon-maury.com/explore-vashon-pizza/) - Vashon Pizza on Vashon Island: Reviews, Flavors, and Island Charm Explored. - [Ruby Brink: Where Butchery Meets Culinary Creativity on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/ruby-brink-butchery-meets-culinary/) - Discover Ruby Brink's unique butchery and mindful culinary approach, changing how diners think about meat. - [Supporting Vashon Island's Subway: More Than Just a Subway](https://vashon-maury.com/supporting-vashon-islands-subway-more-than-just-a-subway/) - Subway on Vashon Island, cherished by locals, offers exceptional service, cleanliness, and community support in challenging times. - [Island Forestry, Tree Service: A Mixed Bag of Reviews and an Invitation for Your Input](https://vashon-maury.com/island-forestry-tree-service-a-mixed-bag-of-reviews/) - Island Forestry, Tree Service on Vashon Island sparks varied reviews. From Hailey's praise to Mike and S. Swope's concerns, share your experience! 🌳✨ - [Unmasking the Dark Side of The Rat Detective: A Call for Transparency](https://vashon-maury.com/unmasking-the-dark-side-of-the-rat-detective-a-call-for-transparency/) - Beware of The Rat Detective! Unhappy customers report unfulfilled services, refunds, and an expired license. Share your experiences for community awareness. - [Burton Auto on Vashon Island: A Beacon of Trustworthy Service and Customer Care](https://vashon-maury.com/burton-auto-on-vashon-islann/) - Discover the exceptional service at Burton Auto on Vashon Island, praised by customers like Laurel. Share your positive experience and be part of the community's trust-building journey! - [The Bearded Lady Housekeeping: A Testament to Excellence on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/the-bearded-lady-housekeeping/) - Discover the magic of The Bearded Lady Housekeeping on Vashon Island—exemplary cleaning services, heartwarming stories, and a legacy of satisfied clients! Share your experience! - [Cafe Luna: A Vashon Island Gem with a Heartwarming Personal Attachment](https://vashon-maury.com/cafe-luna-a-vashon-island-gem/) - Cafe Luna on Vashon Island, once Mary Bagley's Sandpiper, serves the finest organic coffee, delightful treats, and fosters community vibes. Join us in sharing the love! - [weekly rundown 07/02/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekyl-rundown-07-02-2021/) - Vashonites are looking for friends, pics of animals for Unnoficial Mayor. bad parking note in Vashonites Rants, AirBnBs should be long term affordable rentals and more... - [Only on vashon - the weekly rundown 07/15/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-07-15-2021/) - What's going in the Red Bike? A Poodle themed restaurant... live music with pork knuckles and proper lighting so everyone looks hot. What's that smell, the unofficial mayor as the Strawberry Festival approaches and a goat in a tutu. - [only on Vashon- the weekly rundown 07/23/21](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-weekly-rundown-07-23-21/) - Exploding mailbox, a couch at KVI, exercise bike on Wax Orchard, what's with the boarded up building uptown? ...and congratulations to Penny the Goat, our unofficial Mayor! - [only on vashon- the weekly rundown 07/30/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-07-30-21/) - SNAKES! A crowded Strawberry Festival and the ferry boat catastrophe. - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 08/06/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-08-06-2021/) - This week was all about the lost and found animals on the Island. From Cows to Geese and the usual dog suspects. - [only on vashon - the weely rundown 08/13/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weely-rundown-08-13-2021/) - This week: wet ball pit of jellyfish, coyote sightings, a smoky haze falls over the Island, a bear sighting - is it taking a nap?, and ring the doorbell for Sheriff assistance. - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 08/20/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-08-20-2021/) - The ferry is going to lead to the fall of civilization as we know it; there are empty shelves everywhere; how much should Island staff get paid? What is that strange animal? Is it a chupacabra? ...and everything is in retrograde leading to biblical swarms. - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 08/27/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-08-27-21/) - Keep Vashon Weird, getting distracted at the 4-way, lavender in port-a-potties and are we making the Fire Chief's life more difficult? - [Only on vashon- the weekly rundown 09/03/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-09-03-2021/) - Can we expect pizza delivery to take 2 hours? Is an unfinished house be worth $750k? We discussed these questions and more this week. - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 9/10/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-9-10-21/) - Creepy a&$ black cat, biting ants, and food service workers have a right to refuse to wash their hands... - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 9/17/22](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-9-17-22/) - This Week: Tell me you live on Vashon without telling me you live on Vashon; Coyotes are roaming the Island; We talk about the question asked in Rants: "Does using the flag as a tablecloth violate the flag code?" - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 9/24/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-9-24-21/) - What food trucks do we want coming to the Island? WSF's new Line-Cutting Educational Campaign; Slow drivers on the Highway; Camp Sealth turns 100 this year! - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 10/01/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-10-01-21/) - Goat Yoga on the Island? Should you buy vanilla extract at Costco or Thriftway? Passive aggressive "vagueposting" about rumors and who stole the mini excavator? - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 10/8/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-10-8-21/) - Facebook went down so I checked the bulletin board outside of Thriftway. Garage doors open by the military; favorite things to buy at Costco; and the ferries are messed up...again. - [only on Vashon- The weekly rundown 10/15/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-10-15-21/) - Lighting all around us; the church is calling; social media gone snail mail; the anniversary of stackable-washer-gate; the Food Service Manager at Camp Sealth is looking for friends; what is "sometimes vegan"? - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 10/22/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-10-22-21/) - Anna's focus on a very inspirin post by Delinda Mccann "The Multiverse is Gaslighting Me" Let us know how you feel about the post in the comments. - [only on Vashon- the weekly rundown 10/29/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-10-29-2021/) - It's the Weekly Rundown by Anna Shomsky! - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 11/5/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-11-5-2021/) - Halloween antics including a giant polar bear and the asphyxiation expert; horse on the lose (but don't assist them). - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 11/12/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-11-12-2021/) - What is that strange sound? All butter pie crust with no butter? How to get around the Facebook algorithm for eggs; WSF is getting a new boat; and a brief tornado warning. - [only on vashon- the weekly rundown 11/19/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-11-19-2021/) - The power went out across the Island; people gotta breathe but don't wear dark clothing at night; is it weird to call pets "fur babies"?; be wary of scammers; live in a shipping container; are you ready for Thanksgiving? - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 11/26/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-11-26-21/) - Thanksgiving week and the grocery stores are packed; fun finds at Granny's; historical placards; pets should get emergency priority boarding too - sign the petition. - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 12/3/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-12-3-2021/) - A Wallaby on the loose; exotic pet ownership on Vashon; data analytics. - [only on vashon- the weekly rundown 12/10/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-12-10-21/) - Dress for a jog the way you would for a rave; Masks prevent nose picking; incessant barking in Burton. - [Anna's Vashon Yearly Rundown 2021](https://vashon-maury.com/the-yearly-rundown-2021/) - This year: A word cloud with "people", "please", and "driving" (plus many others); Bernie wore mittens; 40 posts on bad drivers; graffitied port-a-potties; washing hands and wearing masks; affordable rentals... and so much more... - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 1/7/22](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-1-7-22/) - This Week: A revived post about whistling in Granny's; suggestions on ways to induce misery in others; the chupacabra; a slide on the North end ferry terminal; Quartermaster is flooded; and goats eat our Christmas trees. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 1/14/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-1-14-2022/) - This week: We ask OPs to do more work; we kicked Reagan in his grave; we just need a bridge; vaccine debates; and a strange sound in Ellisport. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 1/21/22](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-1-21-22/) - This week: Mask mandate vigilante; what actually constitutes a private road? ...and our weirdest dreams. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 1/28/22](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-1-28-22/) - This Week: The Chetzamoka went down; and what to do if a business owner doesn't pay past employees. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 2/4/22](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-2-4-22/) - What’s the story behind the tire stuck 25 feet up in a tree near the high school? It’s been up there 30 odd years or so. We suspect it was once the tire swing of a young boy who went off to war (we haven’t decided which war) and never came home. It is a - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 2/11/22](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-2-11-22/) - This week: Owls attacking joggers, 700 blueberry bushes 🫐, and a Vashon VHS library. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 2/19/22](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-2-19-22/) - This week: Gander ISO wife; what's the longest anyone has stayed onIsland (not leaving for anything)? where are all the hitchhikers? - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 2/25/22](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-2-25-22/) - this week; how to handle a hummingbird infestation; the poll for people who grew up on the island; and Shelly is for sale. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 3/4/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-3-4-2022/) - This week: The frogs are back; Thriftway plays the best classic rock music; Awful Earl has decided not to run for mayor; and property taxes are high - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 3/11/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-3-11-2022/) - This week: kids getting pushed in front of cars; victim bashing orgy over gun control; drivers going under 50; and Tupperware lids - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 03/18/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-03-18-2022/) - This week: some animals got loose including a horse on the road; meet Binx but refrain from warning his owner about coyotes; and can you get to Costco in a Nissan Leaf on a single charge? - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 3/25/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-3-25-2022/) - This week: what is the craziest, freakiest, weirdest thing? Baby trees grow up to be a green corpse blocking the view of Mt. Rainier; Hunter may have been spotted; and a loud bang = fireworks... always. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 4/1/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-4-1-2022/) - This week: Interesting deer; broken reflectors littering the road; mystery object; kids ride the ferry free in October; this week's loose animals. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 04/15/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-04-15-2022/) - This week: we just wanna country line dance; a painting for a ham sandwich, road rage and more. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 04/22/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-04-22-2022/) - This week: Instead of "welcome" wagon we need a "fuck off" wagon; this quote "It doesn't matter how you got here, what matters is one's intentions"; discussions over the rich and fake rich; fund raiser for an isthmus to Blake Island; Poodle parade, Labradoodles not allowed; where is the wiener dog sled team? - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 04/29/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-04-29-2022/) - This weeK: 250 unpunctuated words in a rant; chickens blocking Anna's driveway, a poll looking for people that believe in vortexes; how to manage ants; a post that reads as a poem. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 5/6/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-5-6-2022/) - This week: What's different off-island? A Tesla was speeding in a school zone; a Vashon woman has been stuck on a ship off the coast of Shanghai for over 160 days and is making videos. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 05/13/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-05-13-2022/) - This week: bunk bed pods to rent for $800? No cars on the Island? Have you gotten a ticket waiting to pick someone up at the ferry? and more... - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 5/20/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-5-20-2022/) - This week: How much should we be spending on groceries? Vashon currency... Hearse stories; Sperm dress sparks abortion debate; liquid cement crack filler. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 05/27/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-05-27-2022/) - This week: Rehoming wild rats; poor quality produce on the island; an old bike for $87k, $8k, $7k? Grey haird pigtails make life better; this page is toxic rant; and more... - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 06/03/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-06-03-2022/) - This week: A proper grammar rant; the 2 boat schedule; what did you put on your theater tiles? ...and why aren't you leaving enough for everyone? - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 6/10/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-6-10-2022/) - This week: What restaurant do we like? Restaurants should be open 24/7 and bars past when the last movie lets out; The median age of Vashon is 10 years older; We're arguing about speed limits again; The lawnmower rant; Cows loose; and a rescued Mother Cat. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 06/16/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-06-16-2022/) - This week: Hiding mushrooms; humans are the invasive species, or was it tech bros? People speeding at 1 am down the Highway need to STOP; Anna has a solution for the 4 way and more. - [Only On Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 06/24/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-06-24-2022/) - This week: The Vashon freeze; chicken coop tea lights from Grannies; free hugs; a rotting house is for sale - $395k; why is the dog barking? - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 07/08/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-07-08-2022/) - This week: fireworks, guns and defection on people's lawns - just a normal week on Vashonites Rants; we talked about Abortion; did you know about the sticker challenge? Go away accordion guy; at least the guy selling guns out of the back of his truck isn't selling fireworks. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 07/15/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-07-15-2022/) - This week: Bald eagle ate some ducks; slow motorcyclists; who will be the "unofficial mayor" this year? Garbage left on other people's property and marked "free" - ok or not ok? Someone donated a mug to Grannies and forgot the spoon, whomever purchased said mug, please content them for the spoon. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 07/22/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-07-22-2022/) - This week: we got mad at the Strawberry Festival; gross drinking fountain; we have food on the Issaquah again. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 7/29/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-7-29-2022/) - This week: The Cathlamet crashed into the dolphin. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 08/05/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-08-05-2022/) - This week: we should be able to complain about the ferries (and mail delivery) without people complain about us complaining about the ferries (and mail delivery); Tansy Ragwort - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 08/12/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-08-12-2022/) - This week: Concerts are too loud; red tide images; stop signs are being taken down; how do we define ourselves as Americans? - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 08/19/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-08-19-2022/) - This week: We miss the Chetzy; vending machines are empty; we miss the Portage store - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 08/26/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-08-26-2022/) - This week: some weird lights; USPS; off leash dogs; make sure the costume is realistic. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 9/2/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-9-2-2022/) - This week: Children should be taught not to scream and flyers piling up at the Post Office; - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 09/09/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-09-09-2022/) - This week: a message in a bottle; old posts on my homepage; we hold grudges. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 09/16/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-09-16-2022/) - This week: Cemetery or Cemetary? We're concerned about the literacy rate on Vashon; What is the funniest thing your pet has done? ...and what can be done about the Portage store? - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 09/23/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-09-23-2022/) - This week: bright colors to stop your cat from killing birds but what about biking? Anonymous posting rant leads to funny rumors; lone sock seeking home; - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 10/1/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-10-1-2022/) - We start with an anonymously posted rant about ranting on the rants page. Buckle up. This week we get extremely self-referential. Here is the rant: “Why is there a rants page if people are not going to be allowed to rant without being reprimanded? This is a rants page. Not an understanding page, not a compassion - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 10/07/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-10-07-2022/) - This week: fawnicide; calling out racism is a rant and a duty? The fate of the Portage Store; and Disney has truly gone downhill. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 10/14/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-10-14-2022/) - This week: who wants to reupholster a cat? Color palette; people blocking aisles in Thriftway with their chatter; anonymous posts; Vashon lacks a race track. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 10/22/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-10-22-2022/) - We start with this seething critique: “Why can't we touch the pumpkin at TW? I want to touch the pumpkin.” Many of us have overlooked the signs and touched the orange orb, which conferred great wisdom unto us. One person has the right idea - organize to assert our collective rights. “I say we all - [Only On Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 10/28/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-10-28-2022/) - This week: Abandoned couch and the community is ok with it; we ask that a sign be explained; paintings by West McLean under question; Dogs wielding an ax deters USPS. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 11/04/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-weekly-rundown-11-04-2022/) - This week: 100 times of the Weekly Rundown; Anna took some pics of Halloween; her Husband dressed as wallpaper and someone dressed as the Bike in the Tree but didn't make the Beachcomber; how do you prepare for a power outage? - [Only On Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 11/19/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-11-19-2022/) - This week: Judges running unopposed so we suggest writing in candidates like Sponge Bob or Ron Burgundy; A rant about wind chimes in the wind storm; new vs old timers; restaurant didn't have french fries. - [Only On Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 12/02/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-12-02-2022/) - This week: package theft solutions involving cat litter or exploding dye; should cats be kept indoors or allowed outside? ...and lastly, a 15 year finds amusement in the adults. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 12/09/2022](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-12-09-2022/) - This week: the low budget Costco home; people chatting at the USPS blocking traffic; stories of people stealing packages with a Uhaul truck. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 01/07/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-weekly-rundown-01-07-2023/) - This week: Sotheby's Really? What theme do you think Vashon should be? and lastly, avoid the curse of the gloves in the woods. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 1/14/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-1-14-2023/) - This week: unruly ticket booth workers; the Rant workflow; ferry tickets shouldn't expire; chicken bones are gross; people can't take a joke. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 01/20/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-01-20-2023/) - This week: A simply summarized rant - How dare you throw your dogs poo bag into the trash? Another rant abut the short toilets on the Fauntleroy side, a photo of a bonsai apple tree and some sheep. - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 01/27/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-01-27-2023/) - This week: Who could possibly hate Orcas? Zamfir the loan shark opening next to Sotheby's uptown? and wear a mask at the post office... sheese - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 02/05/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-weekly-rundown-02-05-2023/) - This week: A skeleton washed up on the beach; ISO comeone to change a light bulb; Stop talking trash about our wildlife! chainsaw for sale out of the back of a truck at the K2 factory; dentist in Costa Rica that wants a WA license plate. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 02/12/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-02-12-2023/) - This week: is a screaming child rant a real rant? - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 02/19/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-weekly-rundown-02-19-2023/) - This week: How do you stop a dog from digging? Poll for the best burger in town; what to do with a shipwrecked sailboat; speed limits on the island; enjoy photos of Anna's puppy. - [Only On Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 02/26/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-02-26-2023/) - This week: shady numismatists; an island full of chili; all the ways of teaching drivers a lesson. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown -3/05/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-3-05-2023/) - This week: Crows are ok though; someone's password on the port-o-potty; what is a rant anyways? - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 03/12/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-03-12-2023/) - This week: The Cathlamet is back! A Vashon Home for sale for just $938.00; Anna missed the Maury Island Incident. - [Only On Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 03/19/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-03-19-2023/) - This week: What is NWT? Thongs available in the marketplace 🤢 ; there's a rat problem on the island - so what do we do about it? ...and lastly WSF is requiring paperwork for priority boarding now. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 03/26/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-03-26-2023/) - This week: public toilets and anonymous posting. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 04/16/2023 ](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-weekly-rundown-04-16-2023/) - This week: Should dogs be allowed to be in local businesses? - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 04/23/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-weekly-rundown-04-23-2023/) - This week: The Bremerton ferry ran aground with crew and passengers; Anna received the top contributor badge for Vashonites Rant; the rehashing of anonymous posting complaints; creepy skeleton for sale; strange sushi and cats are meowists. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 04/30/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-04-30-2023/) - This week: Animal Crackers don't taste the same; super annoyed with the Chataqua line; a fight turns into a drink. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 05/07/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-05-07-2023/) - This week: What do you love most about the Island?; WTF (Where's the Ferry) stickers; Montanan's need not come to the Island and park wrong on the ferry. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 05/16/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-05-16-2023/) - This week: sending nudes to the admins; maps are confusing; no shirts. no shoes. no service - [Only On Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 05/21/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-05-21-2023/) - This week: a barn swallow needs a rehab, an old photo identified, taxes are a big debate. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown -07/02/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-07-02-2023/) - This week: What's the best way to shame an Islander? What are these lines? Sticker graffiti. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 07/16/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-07-16-2023/) - This week: this tomatoe looks like. brain; Vashonites are mad about the Strawberry Festival. - [Only On Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 07/09/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-07-09-2023/) - This wek: Fireworks - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 07/30/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-07-30-2023/) - This week: What's with this parking job? Free stuff or trash? ...dogs in pickup trucks. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 08/06/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-08-06-2023/) - This week: "Who's Erica?" - [Only On Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 08-20-2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-08-20-2023/) - This week: Grannie's is getting the hammer because of their 4 bag limit and there seems to be a douchemobile rally going on. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 08/27/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-08-27-2023/) - This week: The sandwich baords continue to get out of hand; what is Vashon Rants jail? - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 09/03/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-09-03-2023/) - This week: Stupid Bike Night recap; two white women in their Tesla; and driving slow since you're a local. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 09/10/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-09-10-2023/) - This week: Yay is not spelled Yeah; and piles of, so called, free items; - [Only on Vashon- The Weekly Rundown 09/17/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-09-17-2023/) - This week: Truck stuck on the ferry dock blocking traffic; should we be talking about the bridge? and shaming the person idling on the ferry dock. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 09/24/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-09-24-2023/) - This week: The Vashon Troll discussion and unveiling; Trashcans are a nuisance. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 10/01/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-weekly-rundown-10-01-2023/) - This week: Sandwich board complaints - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 10/09/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-10-09-2023/) - This week: Go with the flow of traffic; Neighborhood is mourning loss of deer; Cop shop for sale; What's up with all the graffitti? - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 10/15/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-weekly-rundown-10-15-2023/) - We start with a post that says, “Dear Parents who take their kids to see Oscar, the Bird King. Contrary to what you might have heard, our Vashon Troll, Oscar the Bird King is not to be climbed on....….” They include this image, presumably to shame the child in the picture, who we will now - [Only on Vashon - the Weekly Rundown 10/22/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-10-22-2023/) - This week: The penny holding up a shelf at Thriftway; suggestions of combining Amazon orders to hep USPS; Pabst beers being tossed in people's yards; Evil neighbor donates statue. - [Only On Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 10/29/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-10-29-2023/) - This week: I feel the earth move under my feet; mysterious beasts rising from the sound; so many Facebook groups; and mile high club on the ferry boats? - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 11/05/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-11-05-2023/) - This week: All the nice costumes; - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 11/12/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-11-12-2023/) - This week: A black bear on Vashon; Killer Whales in Quartermaster Harbor: Someone needs to tell the Orcas to stay away from humans. - [Only on Vashon-The Weekly Rundown 11/19/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-11-19-2023/) - This week: What's wrong with kids today? Raise your hand if you grew up on Vashon. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 12/03/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-12-03-2023/) - This week: The weird candy cane is back; Someone please fix the candy cane; - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 12/10/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-12-10-2023/) - This week: Olive oil is a problem on this island. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 12/17/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-12-17-2023/) - This week: Posts that have tangential ideas and advice; playing with AI - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 01/07/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-01-07-2024/) - This week: TP and burnt picnic table vandalism on the Island - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 01/14/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-01-14-2024/) - This week: People are angry at Subaru drivers; Don't bring your city attitude to the Island; Remember your neighbors could be your only food source. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 01/21/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-01-21-2024/) - This week: Turn off your headlights while sitting in the ferry line; Bad parking jobs. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 01/28/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-01-28-2024/) - This week: Entitled Karen; Keep Vashon Unoriginal box - what does it all mean?; That white Tesla is a menace. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 02/04/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-02-04-2023/) - This week: Pick up your dog poop! Creative ways to get dog owners to clean up after their pups; Complaints about for sale posts going to drawings; Stop trying to steal people's lost pets; Don't lass on the left when I'm turning left. - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 02/11/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-02-11-2024/) - This week: Mice ate my Prius; The things we give away; - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 02/18/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-02-18-2024/) - This week: what's with the extreme slow down? Barefoot in Thriftway! Keep Vashon unorianial? - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 02/25/2024](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-02-25-2024/) - This week: Did Bob's Bakery Cream Cheese Brownies have nuts in them?; Beach graffiti; - [Vashon Island Ferry Service Struggles Amid Neglect and Delayed Restoration Plans](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island-ferry-service-struggles-amid-neglect-and-delayed-restoration-plans/) - The Vashon Island ferry service faces significant challenges due to decades of neglect and delayed restoration plans by lawmakers in Olympia. Despite recent acknowledgment of the urgent need for investment, the ferry system's decline has had profound economic and social repercussions, highlighting the critical importance of immediate action to restore reliability and functionality. - [Navigating the Valentine's Day Drought on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/the-valentines-day-drought-on-vashon/) - Valentine's Day on Vashon Island: Where married men roam, drunken singles stumble, and romance hides. Welcome to our loveless sanctuary! - [Vashon Horizons and Beyond: Robert Cohen's Photographic Exploration of Life in 2023](https://vashon-maury.com/robert-cohens-photos-in-2023/) - Robert Cohen's 2023 photo collection skillfully captures poignant moments, from intense police standoffs to the oldest taxidermy studio in Affton, seamlessly intertwining St. Louis's diverse narratives, including the struggles faced by Vashon High football players amid the threat of eminent domain, in a visual tapestry reflecting the city's heart and soul. - [Weird things to do on Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/weird-things-to-do-on-vashon/) - Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, the island has something for everyone. So why not come and explore Vashon Island’s unique offerings? - [Vashon Eagles Club Soars Towards Festive Success with New Santa Suit Fundraiser](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-eagles-new-santa-suit-fundraiser/) - Embark on a visual journey with the Vashon Eagles Club's heartwarming initiative. Witness the retired Santa suit, the digital landscape of the GoFundMe campaign, a united community radiating joy, a festive atmosphere, and a tantalizing glimpse of the eagerly awaited new Santa suit. This snapshot encapsulates the essence of communal generosity and the promise of festive delight that defines the Vashon Eagles Club's captivating journey towards spreading joy and holiday cheer. - [Backsplash Ideas for Fantasy Brown Granite Countertops](https://vashon-maury.com/backsplash-ideas-for-fantasy-brown-granite-countertops/) - Fantasy brown granite countertops are a beautiful and versatile choice for any kitchen. However, choosing the perfect backsplash can take some careful consideration. In this article, we will explore 25 different backsplash ideas that pair beautifully with backsplash Ideas for fantasy brown granite countertops. Complementary Materials and Colors When selecting a backsplash for Ideas for - [Welcoming Katlin Kellow Therapy to Vashon Island: A New Haven for Healing](https://vashon-maury.com/welcoming-katlin-kellow-therapy/) - Discover Katlin Kellow Therapy: New on Vashon Island, offering healing in health, beauty, and wellness. - [Spice Up Your Vashon Adventure with Casa Bonita: A Mexican Culinary Oasis"](https://vashon-maury.com/casa-bonita-a-mexican-culinary-oasis/) - Discover Casa Bonita on Vashon Island for a flavorful journey through authentic Mexican cuisine and local love. - [Discovering the Charms of Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/discovering-the-charms-of-vashon-island/) - Discover Vashon Island's beauty, culture, and adventure. Explore nature, arts, outdoor activities, and delectable cuisine for a memorable getaway. - [Riding the Tide of Frustration: Vashon Island Residents Battle Persistent Two-Boat Schedule Woes in 2023](https://vashon-maury.com/frustration-two-boat-schedule-woes-in-2023/) - In 2023, Vashon Island residents continue to grapple with disruptions and frustrations due to the persistent implementation of a two-boat ferry schedule. The inadequacy of services, extended waiting times, and changes in ticketing processes have sparked community discussions and proposals for improvements. While a new ferry is in the horizon, pending state legislature funding approval, the need for resolving the ferry schedule issues remains crucial for the island’s growth and well-being. Residents nostalgically hope for a return to more pleasant and reliable ferry experiences. For the latest updates, check the official Washington State Ferries website. - [The Enchantment of Vashon Island: Oscar, The Bird King by Thomas Dambo](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-troll-way-of-the-bird-king/) - Renowned artist Thomas Dambo brings "Oscar, The Bird King" to Vashon Island, blending art and environmental awareness. The article delves into Dambo's impactful work, his collaboration with local tribes, and the message of sustainability his sculptures convey. Dive into the magic and meaning of his creations! - [Vashon Island's Historic Pursuit of Energy Independence: A Snapshot from 2002](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-islands-source-of-power/) - In 2002, Vashon Island envisioned energy independence through renewables, pioneering sustainability and self-sufficiency, while addressing aesthetic challenges. A snapshot of progress. - [Unlocking Success for Your Vashon Local Business: Fresh Strategies and Promotion Services](https://vashon-maury.com/unlocking-success-for-your-vashon-local-business-fresh-strategies-and-promotion-services/) - Support local businesses on Vashon Island with innovative strategies and personalized promotion services. Elevate your business and connect with the community for lasting impact. - [Living in Harmony with Large Carnivores on Vashon Island: A Resident's Guide to Responsible Pet Ownership](https://vashon-maury.com/living-in-harmony-with-large-carnivores-on-vashon/) - "Coexisting with Carnivores on Vashon Island" offers insights for residents facing increased encounters with bears, cougars, and coyotes. Understanding wildlife habits, seasonal patterns, and responsible pet ownership is essential. This guide promotes peaceful coexistence while safeguarding pets and respecting the island's vibrant wildlife. - [Musical Prodigies Peter Mulvey, Kat Eggleston, and Joe Panzetta: A Harmonious Convergence on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/peter-mulvey-kat-eggleston-and-joe-panzetta/) - Peter Mulvey, Kat Eggleston, and Joe Panzetta will unite for a musical evening at Vashon Theatre, Vashon Island, on October 16, 2023. Presented by Debra Heesch, this event promises eclectic tunes and storytelling, blending genres like folk rock and alternative. The concert, marking a reunion for Mulvey and Panzetta, offers an unforgettable experience with tickets available at $20. - [Reviving Island Spirit: “It's Vashon Isle!” Transports Audience Back in Time for a Historic Show](https://vashon-maury.com/its-vashon-isle-2023/) - From October 13-15, the Vashon Center for the Arts will host “It's Vashon Isle!”, a historic revival of P. Monroe Smock’s 1926 radio show, brought to life by Jeff Hoyt. Featuring a diverse cast of local talents and a blend of original and contemporary music, the event promises a unique glimpse into the island’s past and present. Proceeds will benefit the Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Museum & Voice of Vashon. - [Vashon CiderFest 2023: A Celebration of Cider and Community](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-ciderfest-2023/) - This October 7th, Vashon Village welcomes cider enthusiasts and families alike to celebrate the rich cider heritage at CiderFest. Featuring award-winning ciders, the inaugural Amateur Cider Cup, and an array of family activities, the event is a vibrant blend of tradition, community, and culinary delight. Journey to Vashon Island is made seamless with the Washington State Ferry, promising a day of savoring flavors and fostering community connections. - [Vashon Center for the Arts Gears Up for Grand Gala Art Auction Masquerade Under the Harvest Moon](https://vashon-maury.com/the-vashon-gala-art-auction-masquerade/) - Join us under the harvest moon on September 30th for the Gala Art Auction Masquerade at Vashon Center for the Arts! A night of art, unity, and support for the Blue Heron Education Center awaits. Secure your spot in this vibrant celebration of community and creativity at VCA Max Giving Bid. - [Is Vashon Island Expensive to Live On? Here's What You Need to Know](https://vashon-maury.com/is-vashon-expensive-to-live/) - Vashon Island's allure, in Washington's Puget Sound, has amplified due to Seattle's booming tech sector, notably Amazon and Microsoft, pushing property demand and prices up. As affluent tech employees spill over to Vashon, it challenges average homebuyers. Despite high real estate costs, there are hints of market stabilization as 2023 progresses. - [Wildlife Officers Thwart Clam Poaching Operation on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/wildlife-officers-thwart-clam-poaching-operation-on-vashon-island/) - In a dramatic display of vigilance and determination, Washington Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officers Lieutenant Olson and Captain Maurstad successfully apprehended three individuals engaged in illegal clam harvesting on Vashon Island. The incident unfolded during an extreme low tide on a routine patrol in King County, showcasing the relentless efforts of these officers in safeguarding - [Vashon Island's Beloved Veterinary Clinic Expands its Team!](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-jobs-fair-isle-hiring/) - Vashon Island's esteemed veterinary clinic is expanding its team. They're hiring for three roles: Licensed Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, and Custodial Staff. These positions offer competitive salaries and a chance to join a dedicated team passionate about animal care. Interested individuals are encouraged to reach out to the clinic directly. - [Vashon Island: Unveiling What It's Best Known For](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island-best-known-for/) - Vashon Island, nestled in Puget Sound, is renowned for its preserved rural ambiance, iconic Strawberry Festival, vibrant art scene, 'Sip Vashon' beverage culture, culinary prowess, and breathtaking natural adventures. - [Discovering Vashon Island: A Pacific Northwest Hidden Gem](https://vashon-maury.com/discovering-vashon-island-a-pacific-northwest-hidden-gem/) - Vashon Island, a ferry ride from Washington, offers a charming downtown, historic landmarks, and eclectic shops. Delight in local treats at the Vashon Baking Company, discover unique finds at Giraffe, and sip on pear cider at Nashi Orchards. A Pacific Northwest gem waiting to be explored. - [Bringing your dog to Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/bringing-your-dog-to-vashon-island/) - Vashon Island in Washington State is the perfect place to bring your pup! - [Only on Vashon - The Weekly Rundown 04/09/2023](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-the-weekly-rundown-04-09-2023/) - This week: openings for the Rainier Towers; why doesn't the Beachcomber run April Fool's articles anymore?; Coyotes on the Island (or not on the island); don't break people's care windows when there are pets inside. - [Police activity on Vashon possibly linked to Fentanyl and human trafficking](https://vashon-maury.com/police-activity-on-vashon-possibly-linked-to-fentanol-and-human-trafficking/) - Police officers raided a house on the island suspected of being involved in human trafficking and drug dealing, specifically cocaine and fentanyl. - [Sustainable Gardening for Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/sustainable-gardening-for-vashon-island/) - Sustainable gardening means saving our living environment for future generations to enjoy and I have some tips for Vashonites. - [Vashon: Where Screaming Kids are the Ultimate Threat](https://vashon-maury.com/screming-kids-on-vashon/) - Heaven forbid you let your children enjoy the wonders of the park without hovering over them like a hawk. - [Vashon Island's Road Shenanigans](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-iroad-shenanigans/) - Kathy's take on the four way fiasco, speed demons on the highway and the quirky drivers of Vashon. - [Unique Island Home Then and Now](https://vashon-maury.com/unique-island-home-then-and-now/) - This couple had been approached by a former resident. Read how it transformed their life. - [Joel McHale is fed up with the USPS on Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/joel-mchale-is-fed-up-with-the-usps-on-vashon/) - The discontinuation of services will happen on narrow roads with limited truck mobility, making a delivery to the areas more dangerous. - [Vashon - an outsider's perspective](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-an-outsiders-perspective/) - Vashon has a lot to offer in terms of experiences, such as parks and beaches, but there are also other locations and things to do that will give you an unforgettable experience. - [Anna's Year in Review 2020](https://vashon-maury.com/year-in-review/) - Time for the year in review. It was a terrible year. All done! - [Vashon Island Pet Protectors (VIPP) - One Vashonite Expresses Appreciation for this Local Organization](https://vashon-maury.com/vipp-appreciation/) - This touching tribute was posted on Vashonites this Thursday, January 4, 2023 by Rebecca Dunakin of the Old Goats Home and I felt it needed to be shared with the world. Yesterday I had the absolute pleasure of touring another rescue on the island that I have long admired for both their care of animals, - [How Did Vashon Island Get Its Name?](https://vashon-maury.com/how-did-vashon-island-get-its-name/) - The Island was named by accident. In 1791 Joseph Baker, mistakenly charted the island as "Vancouver's Island." though the name didn't stick... - [A Guide to Vashon Parks](https://vashon-maury.com/a-guide-to-vashon-parks/) - Here are a few of Vashon's parks, and one just across Vashon on the penninsula. - [Vashon for the Holidays - did the Island shut down?](https://vashon-maury.com/did-the-island-shut-down-for-the-holidays/) - The holiday season is coming to a close, and Vashon Island welcomed its visitors with numerous events from November through to the end of the year. - [Gardening tips for March for Vashonites](https://vashon-maury.com/gardening-tips-for-march-for-vashonites/) - March is a great time to plant some edible plants and bedding plants. Here are some garden tips for March for Vashonites. - [February Gardening Tips and Tricks for Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/gardening-tips-february-2023/) - Take a look at these tips and tricks to enjoy your Vashon island garden this February. - [Vashon for the Holidays](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-for-the-holidays/) - Winter doesn’t mean that it’s a ghost town on Island; on the contrary, there are many things to do this winter. - [Vashon Island is different](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island-is-different/) - The quaint and quiet little town is just a short ferry ride from Seattle and offers a unique experience. Make 2023 your year for trying new and weird things. - [Orcas Spotted Along Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/orcas-spotted-along-vashon-island/) - A Visitors Perspective Vashon is one of the towns in Washington state. If you want to get away from Seattle for a bit, the Island is a perfect choice. It is only thirty minutes away. It is a small Island, but you will find plenty of things to do during your time there. The only - [Vashon Residents Gather to Help Barn Fire Victims of Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-residents-gather-to-help-barn-fire-victims-of-vashon/) - This Saturday and Sunday work crews plan to gather to help clean up the remains and a GoFundMe has already raised $15k, but more is needed. - [Greenheart Exchange is looking for a family at Vashon High School to host an exchange student next year](https://vashon-maury.com/greenheart-exchange-is-looking-for-a-family-at-vashon-high-school-to-host-an-exchange-student-next-year/) - The students have good to excellent English, medical insurance, and spending money. They come from over 40 countries. Some have come on a scholarship that it takes over a year to earn. Those students are chosen for their good grades, good English, positive attitude, and motivation to succeed. We have many students who need to - [The 2021 Strawberry Festival Rundown](https://vashon-maury.com/2021-strawberry-festival-rundown/) - Otter pops and a parade, picking blackberries, blueberries, "How are your animals doing?", bunny petting, strawberry shortcake, a goat for unofficial mayor, old-timey car show, shopping cart drill team and music... lot's of music. - [Encounter on The 119 Bus on Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/the-119-bus-on-vashon/) - The 119 bus on Vashon runs North to South with a route through Maury. I met a woman that could play the guitar like no other this route. - [Shopping Vashon Local - Local Artisans, etsy shops and more](https://vashon-maury.com/shopping-vashon-local/) - We have gathered a list of Vashon residents selling their crafts and works on Etsy. Support local artisans buy buying local. - [The Best Way to Promote Your Vashon Local Business](https://vashon-maury.com/the-best-way-to-promote-your-vashon-local-business/) - My advice to local businesses both as a seasoned marketing professional and long time Vashonite. - [Manhunt under way on Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/manhunt-vashon/) - King County Sheriff's deputies are combing Vashon Island for a man who rammed a patrol car Saturday evening and then managed to evade deputies who opened fire. Officials have released very limited information on the incident, only to say the man was suspected of making threats and ramming the patrol car, and that the deputy - [Suspect That Rammed Police Car Apprehended](https://vashon-maury.com/suspect-rammed-police-car-apprehended/) - A police officer fired upon the individual the evening before when the suspect allegedly rammed his truck into a police car and then fled on foot in the Dockton area of Maury Island. - [The Newest Washingtonian of the Day](https://vashon-maury.com/the-newest-washingtonian-of-the-day/) - When so much of the news highlights tragedy and suffering, stories that have happy endings like Tillie and Phoebe's bring much needed smiles to our faces. A month ago, the two dogs went missing. They were found a long, heart-wrenching week later as Tillie alerted owner B.J. Duft to the fact that Phoebe, a basset - [Best Friends Forever - Two Dogs Found on Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/best-friends-forever-two-dogs-found-on-vashon/) - There's no doubt that dogs are man's best friend, not to mention each other's as well. Tillie had refused to leave poor Phoebe's side except to run off for a few short minutes each and every day to ask the neighbors for help in rescuing her friend. - [Vashon Community Votes 'No' on Proposition 1 Bond, Community Reaction Mixed](https://vashon-maury.com/community-votes-no-on-proposition-1/) - In the largest voter turnout in the county, Vashon Island School District's proposed $26.9 million school bond failed to achieve the 60 percent supermajority needed to pass in the Proposition 1 election. Had the bond passed, it would have funded construction of a new track with a synthetic turf field, renovations to the gym, construction - [Quench Your Thirst for Beer and Live Music on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/quench-your-thirst-for-beer-and-live-music-on-vashon-island/) - Vashon Island, in King County, Washington State, is a 37-square mile island close by the mainland with approximately 11,000 inhabitants. Since it is not connected to a bridge, the only way to get to and from the island is by ferry. Though the island is small in size and population, there are many things to - [The Best Thai near Seattle is on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/the-best-thai-near-seattle-is-on-vashon-island/) - It is a bold claim to say the best Thai near Seattle is on Vashon Island. Thai food is a competitive market in the Seattle area. It’s often assumed that if there was going to be a best place, it would have to be a two hundred dollar a plate business in the center of - [Ruby Brink Vashon Opened May 2019](https://vashon-maury.com/ruby-brink-vashon-opened-may-2019/) - Ruby Brink is a dining establishment, which just opened on Vashon Island on May 4th. One of their logos states that they are a butcher, bar and kitchen. This brand-new restaurant is quite unusual because it gives its patrons the option of three things to do. They can dine at the restaurant, drink at the - [Discussing Racism on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/discussing-racism-on-vashon-island/) - Just like many other communities across the U.S., Vashon Island has been grappling with the issue of racism. This week, Swaneagle Fitzgerald wrote a brave and moving post about her personal experiences with racism on the island. In the post, she describes several racist incidents that have taken place in her community, ranging from dirty - [Vashon Youth and Family Services](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-youth-and-family-services/) - Vashon Youth and Family Services (VYFS) is a non-profit organization established in 1977 to serve the community on Vashon-Maury Island. Its mission focuses on nurturing the wellness and emotional health of the Island’s children and their families so that they will thrive. No one in need is ever turned away. VYFS partners with a number - [How to Tell if You're Buying Stolen Property Online](https://vashon-maury.com/how-to-tell-if-youre-buying-stolen-property-online/) - Let’s face it: crime happens. Things get stolen. Cell phones, laptop, jewelry, and personal belongings are all susceptible to it. However, there’s another threat to those who have had property stolen from them: garage sale pages online. Whether they are through social media (such as Facebook) or through eBay and Craigslist, these sites often don’t - [Two Pedestrians Reportedly Hit Near Theater](https://vashon-maury.com/two-pedestrians-reportedly-hit-near-theater/) - Two pedestrians were reportedly hit by a vehicle near the crosswalk outside the Vashon movie theater this evening (Thursday, January15th). Island residents related that conditions were dark and rainy. Heavyintermittent rain today may have contributed to low visibility forboth the pedestrians and drivers. Vashon island purports to be “walk friendly” according to multiplesources but this is - [Top 5 best restaurants on Vashon Island, WA](https://vashon-maury.com/top-5-best-restaurants-on-vashon-island-wa/) - Get to know the top 5 fabulous restaurants on Vashon Island that serve a wide range of dishes with welcoming attitudes and friendly atmosphere. - [Great Fall Decor by Vashonite Kimberly Clark](https://vashon-maury.com/great-fall-decor-by-vashonite-kimberly-clark/) - The air is becoming crisp, the strawberries of summer have all been eat or preserved, and cider season is upon us. It’s fall on Vashon Island. For most of us all fall not only means airing out sweaters and finding hats and gloves, but also cozying up our homes for the changing of the seasons. - [Things to do Around Vashon Island - Cemetery Trailhead Island Center Forest](https://vashon-maury.com/things-to-do-around-vashon-island-cemetery-trailhead-island-center-forest/) - Vashon's Island Center Forest popular Cemetery Trailhead is the start of a beautiful scenic walk through the Island's most treasured forest. - [Only on vashon - the weekly rundown 05/07/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-05-07-21/) - Who gets to decide how we do things around here? Only people who’ve lived here for a generation? - [only on vashon- the weekly rundown 06/18/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-06-18-21/) - Discussions around a Jeopardy question, what is that sound? Trivia night at the Brew Pub and so much more this week! - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 2/26/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-2-26-21/) - Chunks of ice, melted snow, barred owls, painted rocks, Bigfoot, sunken sailboat and Iyad's gets a mention. - [only on vashon-the weekly rundown 05/20/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-05-20-21/) - Do racoons eat chickens? Peacocks on the loose. Is there treasure in a sunken boat in Raab's Lagoon? ...and more - [Renegade Unicorn Delights, Riles Residents](https://vashon-maury.com/renegade-unicorn-delights-riles-residents/) - Vashon, Washington A unicorn is reportedly on the loose on the misty isle of Vashon, Washington. The unicorn’s owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, recently moved to the island for its purported “magical and dreamy” qualities. “I thought it would be the perfect place for a mythical creature,” she stated over lavender tea at the - [What You Should Know Before Moving to Vashon Island, WA](https://vashon-maury.com/what-you-should-know-before-moving-to-vashon-island-wa/) - Many residents recommend spending a year in a rental or a few months over a winter in an Airbnb to get a feel for what Island life is really like. - [Vashon Island Ferry Schedule - Can we talk about the two boat schedule?](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island-ferry-schedule-two-boat-schedule/) - I'm going to cover what the two boat schedule means, how it happens and the community's continued frustrations. - [Vashon Island Restaurants 2022](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-restaurants-2021/) - Whether you have a few days or more, there is a taste for anything on the island. Vashon’s many cafes, bistros, and food trucks are a foodie’s delight, and you'll want to try them all. - [Vashon Island Accommodations](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island-accommodations/) - Except for us Vashonites - Looking to travel to a new destination this summer? Try our very own Vashon Island accommodations. - [The Story Behind the Bicycle in the Tree on Vashon Island, WA](https://vashon-maury.com/the-story-behind-the-bicycle-in-the-tree-on-vashon-island/) - Many think the story of the bicycle in the tree on Vashon Island is of a boy who went off to war and left his bicycle - the real story is much different. - [10 Things to Do at the Strawberry Festival on Vashon Island 2019](https://vashon-maury.com/10-things-to-do-at-the-strawberry-festival-on-vashon-island-2019/) - The Vashon Island Strawberry Festival was first held in 1909, when the island was full of strawberry farms and annually shipped more than 120,000 crates of strawberries. Though the number of strawberry farms has greatly dwindled, the festival lives on. Each year festivalgoers feast on strawberry food and beverage concoctions, such as cakes, ice cream, - [Top 10 Things to Do this Fall on Vashon Island, WA](https://vashon-maury.com/top-10-things-to-do-this-fall-on-vashon-island-wa/) - A Look At Some Popular Attractions on Vashon Island, WA Vashon Island, Washington is known for its sparse population. The Island provides free range for visitors to enjoy the scenery. The Island features great food mixed with a unique rural experience. The Island is close by Seattle and just a short drive to Portland. Here - [Top 10 events to hit this Summer](https://vashon-maury.com/top-10-events-to-hit-this-summer/) - If you've been looking for a unique, waterfront destination that offers plenty of entertainment and nice places to stay and relax, Vashon is a must for 2019 - [Top 10 Things to Do this Summer on Vashon Island, WA](https://vashon-maury.com/top-10-things-to-do-this-summer-on-vashon-island-wa/) - A comprehensive list of some of the fun stuff you can do this summer on Vashon Island, WA. From Kayaking Jensen point to hiking the Island Center Forest. - [A Look at the Best Hiking Trails on Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/best-hiking-trails-on-vashon/) - We've gathered a list of the best hiking trails on Vashon. Complete with maps and driving directions so you can find the best things to do on island. - [Cemetery Trailhead Island Center forest](https://vashon-maury.com/cemetery-trailhead-island-center-forest/) - The park is 440 acres with plenty to do. This includes bird watching (70+ species), dog walking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and picnicking. - [Things to do Around Vashon Island - Blake Island](https://vashon-maury.com/things-to-do-around-vashon-island-blake-island/) - Blake Island State Park is a little less than an hour’s commute from Vashon Island, making it one of the best things to do if you live in or near the area. It’s an easy commute from the Argosy Cruises Fast Ferry. The ferry runs just under $30 per person per trip (free for kids - [Things to do Around Vashon Island - Seahurst Park](https://vashon-maury.com/things-to-do-around-vashon-island-seahurst-park/) - If you love the outdoors and you’re in or near Vashon Island, you have many options. One of those options is to visit Seahurst Park. - [Dockton Forest - Mountain Bike Trails near Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/dockton-forest-mountain-bike-trails-near-vashon-island/) - Vashon-Muary Island is the home of Dockton Forest mountain biking trails near Vashon Island. Learn more about these trails. - [Things to do Around Vashon Island - Point Robinson Park](https://vashon-maury.com/things-to-do-around-vashon-island-point-robinson-park/) - Point Robinson parkis a popular destination for tourists, and a beautiful location for a wedding. One of our many siggested things to do near you. - [Live Music on vashon island - covid style 2021](https://vashon-maury.com/live-music-on-vashon-island-covid-style-2021/) - Vashon Island, in King County, Washington State, is a 37-square mile island close by the mainland with approximately 11,000 inhabitants. Since it is not connected to a bridge, the only way to get to and from the island is by ferry. Though the island is small in size and population, there are many things to - [Things to do Around Vashon Island – COVID EDITION](https://vashon-maury.com/things-to-do-covid-edition/) - From teaching yourself that instrument you’ve had your heart set on to taking the family on a holiday themed driving tour of the island, there is much to do on this beautiful island. Especially during a pandemic. - [Be Aware When Buying Online](https://vashon-maury.com/be-aware-when-buying-online/) - Originally Posted October 15, 2015 - Updated January 3 ,2022 As Vashonites we rely heavily on buying used goods from others on the Island. Granny's Attic, Rockit Consignment and the old Luna Bella's (now Vashon Bella's) Consignment are always full of great used clothing at affordable prices. However, there's another threat to those who have - [A Note from VashonBePrepared](https://vashon-maury.com/a-note-from-vashonbeprepared/) - Vashon Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team and VashonBePrepared are currently activated to support Vashon during the COVID-19 pandemic, under the direction of Incident Commander VIFR Chief Krimmert. Activities include: sharing reliable information with the community, supporting island medical providers, facilitating groups that are organizing to support the community, and looking for ways to help island - [Covid-19: What I’ve learned about being prepared](https://vashon-maury.com/covid-19-being-prepared/) - Vashon Island has a whole Facebook group dedicated to being prepared. As a Vashonite, I think it’s a good idea to be prepared. We always live with potential disruptions—broken ferries, earthquakes, snow or ice storms. We’re always told to be prepared, so how prepared was I to be isolated by a pandemic? I really thought - [COVID-19 Vaccine on VASHON ISLAND](https://vashon-maury.com/covid-19-vaccine-on-vashon-island/) - Here you will find information on Vashon Island's COVID-19 vaccination strategy and its progress - an operation largely supported by skilled volunteers. - [Why Vashon Island, WA is so appealing](https://vashon-maury.com/why-vashon-island-wa-is-so-appealing/) - Nowadays we lead such busy lives and sometimes you feel the need to get away from the rat-race. If you want to step back in time, Vashon Island is the place to visit. This small Island, only 13 miles long and eight miles wide, is situated in Puget Sound and is only a 15 minute - [Top 10 Things to Do this Winter on Vashon Island, WA](https://vashon-maury.com/top-10-things-to-do-this-winter-on-vashon-island-wa/) - The Pacific Northwest is teeming with beautiful, nearby places to explore. There are so many places for a day trip near you it can be difficult to know what to do. Vashon Island is a charming island only a short ferry ride away from the city, and yet the idyllic pace of island life makes - [Andrew Will Winery Fits Right In With Island Life](https://vashon-maury.com/andrew-will-winery-fits-right-in-with-island-life/) - Found close by Andrew Will Winery operates much like the residents of Vashon Island, with a sense of gratefulness and surprise at what art emerges. - [What is Vashon Island known for?](https://vashon-maury.com/what-is-vashon-island-known-for/) - Simply put, Vashon is known for it's eclectic community and the many outdoor activities throughout the Island. But Vashon is so much more than that. - [Is Vashon Island a good place to live?](https://vashon-maury.com/is-vashon-island-a-good-place-to-live/) - If you appreciate bucolic country life, coupled with a healthy dose of art appreciation and topped with an A-rated school district, then yes, Vashon Island is a good place to live! - [Only On Vashon-The Weekly Community Rundown 12/ 25/ 20](https://vashon-maury.com/the-weekly-rundown-12-25-20/) - Videos of shooting trees down, people losing packages, a line outside of Thriftway to get in, snow(?), paint a rock for the Library and more... - [Only on vashon- The Weekly facebook rundown 12/04/20](https://vashon-maury.com/the-weekly-rundown-12-04-20/) - Here’s what’s been happening over the past week in the Vashonites and Vashonites Rant groups. Two pigs were spotted walking down the road toward the airport on Wednesday. After forty people ascertained that it wasn’t a joke, it evolved into a discussion of the deep psychological symbolism of pigs in fairy tales. Such tales, group - [Only On Vashon - The Weekly Community Rundown 12/11/20](https://vashon-maury.com/only-on-vashon-12-11-20/) - The holiday season has begun, and this year is like no other holiday season in living memory, in that Granny’s has limited hours. To make up for this loss, neighbors have been posting all manner of items on the groups. You could outfit a whole house; there have been tables, chairs, vanities, and even toilets - [Only On Vashon - the weekly community rundown 12/17/20](https://vashon-maury.com/the-weekly-rundown-12-17-20/) - There was an earthquake! It had a 3.4 magnitude and an epicenter on the Kitsap Peninsula. Whether or not we felt the earthquake was a topic of much discussion, including where we were when we felt it. Someone who’s more ambitious than me could draw up a heat map of the best places on island - [Only On Vashon- The Weekly Community Rundown 01/1/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-01-1-21/) - We played 2 truths and 1 lie, we talked about feeding wild animals, squirrels digging up yards, the 4 way stop (when do we turn?), beach cleanup on Jan 3rd, drop your xmas tree at the Old Goats Home and more... - [Only On vashon - the weekly rundown 01/08/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-01-08-21/) - Quartermaster flooded, pots were banged, a dog crossed the street, we cleaned up the beach and so much more. - [Only on vashon- the weekly rundown 1/15/21](https://vashon-maury.com/the-weekly-rundown-1-15-21/) - A large cardboard box makes a castle, spam calls, frogs legs, protesting appliances, funny donkeys and the beachcomber stealing our comments for news. - [Only on vashon - the weekly rundown 1/22/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-1-22-2021/) - From Corgi playdates to giving out free marijuana to anyone that gets a vaccine the Weekly Rundown from Groups on Vashon is where it's at. - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 06/25/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-06-25-21/) - Vashon Mascot, Hamster races, free Red Vines, we've fallen from grace and the Geese family uptown. - [Only on Vashon – the weekly rundown 1/29/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-1-29-21/) - Violation of the sanctity of the port-a-potties, birthing babies on the ferries and will someone please explain those train tracks? - [Only on vashon - the weekly rundown 2/5/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-2-5-2021/) - This week it's box forts, Anna needs a tarp, shooting guns on private property, creepy dolls, a trash ravine, graffiti and gangs on Vashon. - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 2/12/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-2-12-21/) - Dog poop, oat milk, aggressive dogs, slowing down Magnolia Beach and a really cool rock. - [Only on vashon - the weekly rundown 2/19/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-2-19-2021/) - It snowed! We had a snowpocolypse snowman contest. We talked about speed limits (again) and who drives Subarus. We discussed racism on the Island. Don't let fear keep you from sharing your opinion. - [Only on vashon - the weekly rundown 03/05/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-03-05-2021/) - The sheep have escaped!!! (again) What was that helicopter,? Who's trading eggs for a mattress? Racoon in the vending machine. Be sure to properly asphyxiate your stackable washer/dryer. - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 03/12/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-03-12-2021/) - Black market eggs, special bread, chicken subscription and a much needed wench.. er winch. - [only on vashon -the weekly rundown 03/19/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-03-19-21/) - A shift on the Island, Go-Fund-Me for Tahlequah, mysterious creatures eating bulbs, salads are back at the Rock and unruly drivers. - [Only on vashon- the weekly rundown 3/26/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-3-26-21/) - UFOs in the 60s, an agate the size of an egg, stupid bikes and dogs running free... again. - [only on vashon- the weekly rundown 4/2/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-4-2-2021/) - UFO sighting on Vashon? (again?)Sharing nettle recipes, rat family celebrities, Guns & Ammunition, Golf balls (aka yuppie turds), loud rumbles and more. - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 4/9/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-4-9-21/) - The Vashon Labyrinth, dog poop 💩 and sweaty inappropriateness. It's the Vashon-Maury weekly rundown by Anna Shomsky. - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 4/16/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-4-16-21/) - The Ferry Hill 500, "where... used to be" and Vashon gets a tech makeover? - [Only on Vashon- the weekly rundown 4/23/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-4-23-21/) - Detour poetry, the "Running late for ferry" car horn, you can’t remove eyesores from other people's property and Hawky looks like Abraham Lincoln. - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 04/30/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-04-30-21/) - A dog with a shoe took himself for a walk in Burton and so much more! - [only on Vashon- the weekly rundown 05/14/21](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-05-14-21/) - Is dreck safe? they're, there and their - what does grimoire mean? A rental is available for $3k/mo, Anna is a spy and so much more discussed this week. - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 0/28/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-0-28-2021/) - Overtown, over-town, or over town? Downtown of Uptown? Don't you dare say "The Puget Sound" or you're from Vashoff... and there was a loose cow again. - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 06/03/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-06-03-2021/) - Three peacocks are on the loose, the purgatory of the 4-way, have you seen this turtle? ... and more - [only on vashon - the weekly rundown 6/11/2021](https://vashon-maury.com/weekly-rundown-6-11-2021/) - Hauntings on Vashon, a found severed foot of an elk and Brazen Dawg wants bullfrogs for to cook. - [Blake Island-The Island Across From Vashon](https://vashon-maury.com/blake-island-the-island-across-from-vashon/) - Beautiful views of Seattle and the Mountains with the opportunity to learn about cultures are a few of the reasons why we love Blake Island. ## Pages - [Home](https://vashon-maury.com/) - We are a community hub for Vashon Island, featuring local news, events, businesses, and resources for residents and visitors. - [Vashon Island Strawberry Festival](https://vashon-maury.com/strawberry-festival/) - The Vashon Strawberry Festival is the second weekend after the 4th of July in 2026. The parade starts between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. - [Weddings on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/weddings-on-vashon-island/) - Everything you need to know for planning the perfect wedding on Vashon. We've detailed out what you'll need with a comprehensive list of local vendors and recommendations for planning the perfect wedding on Vashon Island. - [How to Get to Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/traveling-vashon/how-to-get-to-vashon/) - There are three entry points to get to Vashon - Southworth and Fauntleroy/West Seattle to the North end of Vashon and Point Defiance/Tacoma to the South. - [Vashon Ferry](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-ferry/) - There are 2 docks at which passengers can arrive on the Island with 4 points of entry including Seattle, Southworth, and Tacoma. We provide directions, route schedules, fees, and informational history on the Vashon ferry service. - [Contact](https://vashon-maury.com/contact/) - The Contact page was last updated on February in2026. Dive into Vashon Island! From its captivating art and gourmet delights to scenic hikes and handcrafted brews. - [Vashon Island Map - Download or Print](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island-map/) - The Vashon Island Map – Download or Print page was last updated on April in2026. Dive into Vashon Island! From its captivating art and gourmet delights to scenic hikes and handcrafted brews. - [All of the pages on our site](https://vashon-maury.com/pages/) - The All of the pages on our site page was last updated on February in2026. Dive into Vashon Island! From its captivating art and gourmet delights to scenic hikes and handcrafted brews. - [GD Details](https://vashon-maury.com/gd-details/) - The GD Details page was last updated on December in2026. Dive into Vashon Island! From its captivating art and gourmet delights to scenic hikes and handcrafted brews. - [Visiting Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island/visiting-vashon/) - The Visiting Vashon Island page was last updated on September in2026. Dive into Vashon Island! From its captivating art and gourmet delights to scenic hikes and handcrafted brews. - [Things to do](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island/things/) - The Things to do page was last updated on March in2026. Dive into Vashon Island! From its captivating art and gourmet delights to scenic hikes and handcrafted brews. - [Restaurants](https://vashon-maury.com/restaurants/) - Vashon is home to nationally recognized top rated restaurants including the famous May Kitchen + Bar, Bramble House (owned by industry acclaimed Lia Lira), The Ruby Brink which offers unique and locally sourced dishes, and a Syrian grill food truck worth standing in line for. - [Profile](https://vashon-maury.com/profile/) - Last updated July 2026 - [Vashon Island History](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island-history/) - Vashon-Maury is a picturesque island situated in southern Puget Sound between the cities of Seattle and Tacoma. This island, under the King County jurisdiction, is a location abundant in Native Peoples and Japanese history, rich in talented artists, and lead by open hearts and minds. - [Vashon Zip Codes](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-zip-codes/) - Vashon Island has two zip codes - 98070 and 98103. Learn more about zip codes for Vashon Island and demogrpahic information. - [Vashon School District](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-school-district/) - The Vashon School District is home to close to 1,000 students with a graduation rate of over 90% and 80% of those graduating attending a four year college. - [Vashon All Things to Do and More...](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-all/) - A complete hub of all of our local businesses, events and things to do on Vashon Island. Updated regularly with complete guides on day and weekend trips. - [Vashon Farmer's Market](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island/vashon-farmers-market/) - The Vashon Farmer’s Market page was last updated on March in2026. Dive into Vashon Island! From its captivating art and gourmet delights to scenic hikes and handcrafted brews. - [Point Robinson Lighthouse](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island/point-robinson-lighthouse/) - The Point Robinson Lighthouse page was last updated on April in2026. Dive into Vashon Island! From its captivating art and gourmet delights to scenic hikes and handcrafted brews. - [Get to Know Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island/visiting/) - Accessible only by ferry, Vashon Island is a secluded yet phenomenal place to visit. The island can be traversed throughout a one-day self-guided tour or can be savored for a weekend getaway. - [Get to Know Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island/) - Vashon Island in Washington is a phenomenal place to visit and can even be thoroughly traversed over the course of a one day self-guided tour. - [Login](https://vashon-maury.com/login/) - The Login page was last updated on December in2026. Dive into Vashon Island! From its captivating art and gourmet delights to scenic hikes and handcrafted brews. - [Change Password](https://vashon-maury.com/change/) - The Change Password page was last updated on May in2026. Dive into Vashon Island! 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From its captivating art and gourmet delights to scenic hikes and handcrafted brews. - [Things to Do on Vashon Island](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island/things-vashon-island/) - Things to do in Vashon, WA: complete resource developed by 4th generation Vashonite for locals and tourists. Everything you need to know about Vashon! - [Vashon Island Agriculture](https://vashon-maury.com/vashon-island-agriculture/) - The Vashon Island Agriculture page was last updated on February in2026. Dive into Vashon Island! From its captivating art and gourmet delights to scenic hikes and handcrafted brews. - [Vashon Women-owned Organizations](https://vashon-maury.com/women-owned/) - The Vashon Women-owned Organizations page was last updated on April in2026. 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Situated in the picturesque Puget Sound, the camp provides a comprehensive sailing education that covers everything from basic techniques to advanced maneuvers, ensuring a robust learning experience in - [Outlander Charters](https://vashon-maury.com/local/outlander-charters/) - Outlander Charters is a first-class charter fishing company, operating out of Sekiu, Gig Harbor and Westport, WA. Our boat and equipment are top of the line, well maintained and in outstanding condition. The Uitlander is an impeccable boat for having a comfortable, enjoyable day on the Puget Sound waters. Contact Outlander Charters for your "REEL" - [Christensen Pond](https://vashon-maury.com/local/christensen-pond/) - Emma Amiad, our founder, was a realtor, so she knew what she was talking about. “There are fresh perk holes out there. We have to pin this down before it goes on the market.” The Land Trust was already committed to the Christensen Creek watershed, having received donations of three conservation easements on private property - [Fisher Pond](https://vashon-maury.com/local/fisher-pond/) - A 90.0-acre passive freshwater and terrestrial conservancy is located on the west end of Vashon Island off Southwest Bank Road close to Agren Memorial Park. The heavily wooded property was acquired through a joint donation by the Bill Fisher family and a grant from the Washington State Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) in cooperation - [Vashon Pontoon Boat Rental](https://vashon-maury.com/local/vashon-pontoon-boat-rental/) - Vashon's only boat for rent! Our luxury pontoon boat is based at a private dock in Quartermaster Harbor, this 22 foot Tritoon with 150 HP Yamaha SHO VMAX can comfortably seat 8 people. Perfect for a day exploring Vashon Island from the water. There is not a more comfortable way to get out on the - [Quartermaster Marina](https://vashon-maury.com/local/quartermaster-marina/) - Located in the peaceful Quartermaster harbor of Vashon Island, we provide 98 slips for your moorage needs. Whether it be seasonal or year round Quartermaster Marina is the home your boat is looking for! - [Dockton Park and Marina](https://vashon-maury.com/local/dockton-maury-island-marine-park/) - Dockton King County Park, located on the south shoreline of Maury Island, was created during the Great Depression as a project of the Works Progress Administration and are now part of King County’s growing regional park system. Theo Berry was the local storekeeper and WPA administrator. The original structures, which included a bathhouse, a kitchen - [Aeggy’s Farm](https://vashon-maury.com/local/aeggys-farm/) - We are a multigenerational family-run and owned farm on beautiful Vashon Island in Washington State, a short ferry ride from Seattle, Tacoma, and the Olympic Peninsula. We stock items from our farm and seek partnerships with local makers and growers to add more variety to our stand. We regularly add new products depending on the - [Sylvan Spirits](https://vashon-maury.com/local/sylvan-spirits/) - Enchant Your Events Create an unforgettable experience with expertly crafted cocktails, bespoke bartending, and true hospitality. We bring the whole bar to you: ice, custom menus, water station, deco-inspired glassware, and our modular bar, ambiance included. Whether your event takes place under chandeliers or string lights, our bar is both a seamless fit and a - [Laughing Dogs Academy](https://vashon-maury.com/local/laughing-dogs-academy/) - Why choose Laughing Dogs Academy? It's all about your relationship with your dog! We have 30 years of training under our belts with ongoing learning to stay current with scientifically proven, positive and humane training that will give you and your dog the very best results! We teach in respectful, pain free and force free - [Star of the Sea Center of Light](https://vashon-maury.com/local/star-of-the-sea-center-of-light/) - Star of the Sea offers advanced spiritual healings, activations and initiations, and classes which spring from the lineage of King Salomon (Solomon) the Wise, 3000 years ago. For millennia, this path to enlightenment was kept secret and only a few people were inviited to access these extraordinary tools. People like Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, - [Caterpillar Farm](https://vashon-maury.com/local/caterpillar-farm/) - Welcome to Caterpillar Farm preschool and outdoor Spanish immersion program on Vashon Island, WA. Designed to teach children from nearly 3 to 6 yrs of age through play, art, music & dance, science, gardening, and chores. Rain or shine. Learning naturally through play is enjoyable and process-oriented. It makes room for confidence building, development of - [Wild Dreams Farm & Seed](https://vashon-maury.com/local/wild-dreams-farm-seed/) - Wild Dreams Farm, a shy two acre piece of land on Vashon Island’s west side, is lovingly tended by me, Jennifer Williams, alongside my family and my friends. Over time this piece of land has transformed from a blackberry thicket to a market garden to a lavender farm to a homestead and finally today, to - [Marjesira Inn](https://vashon-maury.com/local/marjesira-inn/) - Over a century old, Marjesira Inn celebrates Craftsman charm and rustic elegance as a registered Historic Landmark. Remnants of times past—fixtures from gas settling lamps, original lead glass windows—adorn her still. Constructed before roadways, Marjesira functioned as an inn, general store, and post office. The (now) shortened dock, once a stop for Mosquito Fleet steamships that serviced - [Treasure Island](https://vashon-maury.com/local/treasure-island/) - Antique store selling a variety of items including jewelry. Serving Vashon for Seventeen years! Come in and see what fabulous things we have for you! - [Vashon Island Estate Sales](https://vashon-maury.com/local/vashon-island-estate-sales/) - Vashon Island Estate Sales & Property Liquidation Services is a full service property liquidation service. We serve Vashon Island and the surrounding area. We do all the work for you! We are well known for holding highly organized and beautifully staged sale events. We are experts in researching, evaluating and pricing everything from your humble - [Granny's Attic Thrift Shop](https://vashon-maury.com/local/grannys-attic-thrift-shop/) - Thrift store and more - antiques, collectibles, furniture, computer equipment, small appliances, clothing, kitchenware and books. Vashon Granny’s Attic is a non-profit 501c(3) organization that contributes to the health and well-being of Vashon Island residents by supporting other organizations focused on healthcare, food security and wellness through our grant programs. Donation Guidelines Granny’s accepts donations - [Amy Craig Designs](https://vashon-maury.com/local/amy-craig-designs/) - I combine craft with high durability fabrics to restore furniture better than it’s original form. Located on Maury Island, hours by appointment only - [​The Old Goats Home & Rescue](https://vashon-maury.com/local/the-old-goats-home-rescue/) - We are committed to fostering a positive connection between humans and farmed animals. Our mission is to promote mindfulness and transform societal perspectives, valuing and treating animals with compassion. We raise awareness about the harsh realities of the modern-day farming industry and advocate for the personal health and environmental advantages of adopting a plant-based or - [Pacific Potager](https://vashon-maury.com/local/pacific-potager/) - I have been growing for my farm and nursery since 1989, a continual learning process. I am committed to biodiversity in soil and seed and in our ability to participate in the rich culture of gardens and food around the world. I love what I do, learn, and eat... and I love sharing my knowledge - [Spark the Fire](https://vashon-maury.com/local/spark-the-fire/) - Whether you're exploring how to become a grant writer, searching for the best grant writing certification, or ready to grow your freelance grant writing business, you’ve come to the right place. Spark the Fire offers expert-led training, a supportive grant writing community, and real-world tools to help you succeed. Our Certificate in Grant Writing course, - [Liz Lewis Pottery](https://vashon-maury.com/local/liz-lewis-pottery/) - Since moving to Vashon in 1986, I have focused on the development of a colorful line of wheel thrown earthenware pottery intended for daily use. I like making forms that are simple and functional, stacking easily in the cupboard. Brightly painted food safe plates, bowls, mugs and tumblers are each unique, yet all related, making - [Vashon Raven's Nest](https://vashon-maury.com/local/vashon-ravens-nest/) - The Vashon Raven's Nest Art Gallery features the original artwork and jewelry of Sue & Israel Shotridge. Original artworks will include cedar carvings, glass, sculpture, bronzes and more, with exclusive representation of Tlingit Master Carver Israel Shotridge. In addition the art gallery will also include silkscreen high quality art prints and the complete collection of - [Pop Pop Bottle Shop](https://vashon-maury.com/local/pop-pop-bottle-shop/) - Pop Pop Bottle Shop was opened in April of 2022 by Adam Chumas and his partner, Christina McFadden. The vision was to recreate a community hub in the center of town, where one, The Red Bicycle, previously stood. With Christina’s eye for design and Adam’s sommelier and restaurant background, Pop Pop Bottle Shop was born. - [Zuzko Jewelry](https://vashon-maury.com/local/zuzko-jewelry/) - We are a small, family business, located in the best kept secret of the Pacific NorthWest, a small island 20 minute ferry ride from Seattle called Vashon. The ZUZKO story began 12 years ago (has it really been that long?!), when my better half gave up on trying to gift me the perfect jewel (I - [Open Space for Arts and Community](https://vashon-maury.com/local/open-space-for-arts-and-community/) - Art. Heart. Soul. Welcome to Open Space for Arts & Community—an irrepressible force of creativity and connection. Here, the spirit of YES! fuels innovation, artistic expression, and community collaboration. More than just a hub, Open Space is a vibrant, welcoming home for artists and community members alike. From inspiring programs and transformative events to classes - [SAW - Starving Artist Works / Vashon Made](https://vashon-maury.com/local/saw-starving-artist-works/) - SAW - Starving Artist Works is located at 9922 SW Bank Road on Vashon Island, at the retail location Vashon Made. Vashon Made represents work by Vashon Island artists and crafts people. With approximately 100 artists, we sell pottery, woodwork, jewelry, beeswax candles, fiber arts, t shirts and much more. - [Hinge Gallery](https://vashon-maury.com/local/hinge-gallery/) - Hinge Gallery offers unique custom framing, art gallery, letterpress cards, prints, posters, art books, and more!Art Gallery, Frame Shop, Letterpress Cards, Art Studio, and more! We carry a selection of prints, posters, handmade rarities, art books, and vintage items - all from the old world setting of a cozy shop in the heart of Vashon - [Anu Rana's Healthy Kitchen](https://vashon-maury.com/local/anu-ranas-healthy-kitchen/) - Grab & go style curries, sandwiches, + snacks in the heart of Vashon Island. Vegan, Gluten Free, Nutritious, Heart Healthy and Delicious Snacks and Cookies! BUBBLE TEA! All natural ingredients. Made with nuts and dried fruits. Wheat free, Dairy free, Soy free, Egg free, Rice free and Corn free. - [Burton Coffee Stand](https://vashon-maury.com/local/burton-coffee-stand/) - The one stop shop for a great cup of coffee, bite to eat and always a friendly smile! The Burton Coffee Stand is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:15pm. We're dog friendly and ready to give anyone lovely service. - [Lunetta Pizzeria](https://vashon-maury.com/local/lunetta-pizzeria/) - Nothing fancy, just delicious! In our cozy setting, we encourage you to slow down and settle in. From the moment you step in, you're not just a guest – you're part of our extended family. We will welcome you with full hearts and without airs. You can gather your utensils and water at your leisure, all - [Cafe Luna](https://vashon-maury.com/local/cafe-luna/) - The finest organic coffee on Vashon Island. House made organic baked goods, soups, grilled panini sandwiches, savory and sweet snacks. Extensive tea selection. Beer and wine. Weekend music. WiFi. - [Camp Colvos Brewing](https://vashon-maury.com/local/camp-colvos-brewing/) - Why Camp? What Colvos? We wanted something with water. We wanted something fun. We wanted a brewery, a place: Camp Colvos Brewing. Our first location, celebrating 6 years January 2025! Located in the heart of Vashon-town. Large outdoor patio. All ages, dogs welcome. - [O Sole Mio](https://vashon-maury.com/local/o-sole-mio/) - Since opening in 2019, O Sole Mio ‘da Mario’ has been committed to serving authentic New York-style pizza, crafted with the finest ingredients and a deep-rooted family tradition. Our story traces back to Napoli, where our original family recipe made its way to New York City in 1968, becoming the foundation for some of the - [Green Butterfly Walk up Cafe & Juice](https://vashon-maury.com/local/pure-vegan-cafe/) - Counter-serve eatery offering organic, plant-based bowls, salads, and juices, with gluten-free, and vegan options. Walk Up Window Cafe with limited outdoor sidewalk seating. Salad bowls, Organic juice bar seasonal soups & vegan cookies Plant based vegan & gluten free. Formerly Pure Kitchen & Juicery - [Snapdragon Bakery and Cafe](https://vashon-maury.com/local/snapdragon-bakery-and-cafe/) - Snapdragon Bakery and Cafe is Vashon's oldest and most prestigious bakery! Snapdragon is an Island favorite serving rustic and comforting vegetarian food. From handmade pasteries and sweet rolls to healthy, satisfying salads and soups to the ''famous'' rustic pizzas, Snapdragon will have something for everyone -- even non-vegetarians! Pastries and treats We offer a variety - [Sugar Shack](https://vashon-maury.com/local/sugar-shack/) - We make delicious food for take away every weekday from 11-1 and 4 to 7. Our menu changes daily so check in. We also have an extensive wine selection. Our back lawn concert and event venue boasts a large stage and capacity for 100 guests. - [Rock Island Pub and Pizza](https://vashon-maury.com/local/rock-island-pub-and-pizza/) - We are a full-service, family friendly restaurant serving Vashon Island since the '90s!We make our dough, sauces, and dressings here in-house; all our toppings are prepared fresh, in-house as well!Come enjoy our Pizza, Pasta, Salad, Hot Wings, and Cold beverages! We also serve Soda, Beer on tap, wine, and mixed drinks. - [Zamorana](https://vashon-maury.com/local/zamorana-mexican-food/) - The best Mexican restaurant on the island. If you want fresh/authentic Mexican grub, this is the place to go! Check out our fish tacos, fresh made flan and our specials board. Located across the street from the Vashon Theatre. Dine in or take out. Give us a call! - [Iyad's Syrian Grill](https://vashon-maury.com/local/iyads-syrian-grill/) - By support of the Vashon Island community, we started our small business with one goal in mind: providing an enjoyable dining experience and conveying original Aleppo recipes in the fashion district. Thanks to our expertise and dedication, we were able to paint a smile of satisfaction on the faces of our customers. We always strive - [Sporty's](https://vashon-maury.com/local/sportys/) - Sporty's is a sports bar and breakfast spot with a casual, divey vibe, perfect for groups and families. Offering a variety of vegetarian options, Sporty's prides itself on its friendly staff, great service, and delicious, freshly made food. From classic breakfast dishes like eggs benedict and pancakes to hearty lunch options like philly cheesesteaks, Sporty's - [Mukai Farm & Garden](https://vashon-maury.com/local/mukai-farm-garden/) - Founded by Issei pioneer B.D. Mukai in 1926 as a strawberry farm, Mukai Farm & Garden today is on the National Register of Historic places with our rare heritage home, Japanese Garden, and Barreling Plant. Open and free to the public, we celebrate Vashon Island’s Japanese American and agrarian heritage. Come visit! Listed on the - [Haven](https://vashon-maury.com/local/haven/) - We know one-on-one human interaction and loving care are best for homeless dogs and cats. We also know there have never been enough foster homes on Vashon to fully provide for Island animals in need. Haven House creates a best-of-both-worlds scenario. Here, animals needing new homes or interim care live with our experienced caretaker in - [Vashon Island Pet Protectors (V.I.P.P.)](https://vashon-maury.com/local/vashon-island-pet-protectors-v-i-p-p/) - We offer services and programs for Vashon Island residents and their pets with the goal of preventing pet homelessness in our island community. We do this by mobilizing the power of volunteers and through the generosity of our donors and community partners. Vashon Island Pet Protectors, established in 1984, works each day to improve the - [Vashon Inn](https://vashon-maury.com/local/vashon-inn/) - Located in the heart of downtown Vashon Island, the Vashon Inn combines country charm with modern elegance. Stay for a weekend get-a-way or settle in for a while in our renovated full-kitchen, pet-friendly suites. With over 100 years of local history tucked into the wall of the Inn, you will get a truly authentic Vashon - [The Lodges](https://vashon-maury.com/local/the-lodges/) - There are places that feed your soul. That clear your mind. That bring you back to what is really important. For us, that place is Vashon Island. Whether you’re here for a quick weekend getaway or an extended stretch of rest and relaxation, we are here to make sure you return home that best version - [Pandora's Box Quality Pet Products](https://vashon-maury.com/local/pandoras-box-quality-pet-products/) - Pandora's Box Quality Pet Products is located at 17321 Vashon Hwy SW on Vashon Island. A valued business Pandora's Box Quality Pet Products on Vashon, visit them today or contact them at 206 463-2200 for more information about their business services. A valued dog supplies cat supplies Pandora's Box Quality Pet Products would love to - [Wet Whiskers](https://vashon-maury.com/local/wet-whiskers/) - Committed to providing the best grooming experience for pets and their people Wet Whiskers Grooming Salon has been in operation on Vashon Island since 2005. We provide full service grooming for dogs and cats, a Wash-n-Go for dogs and drop -in nail trims. We also accommodate rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and other small animals for - [Fair Isle Animal Clinic](https://vashon-maury.com/local/fair-isle-animal-clinic/) - Fair Isle Animal Clinic is proud to serve Vashon Island for everything pet related. Our team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise. Fair Isle Animal Clinic stays on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that - [Animal Healing Center](https://vashon-maury.com/local/animal-healing-center/) - Veterinary service provided by Dr. Larry Siegler - [Love Matters](https://vashon-maury.com/local/love-matters/) - Discover the transformative power of Reiki with Heather Love, of Love Matters, in a serene, private setting that nurtures your mind, body, and spirit. Reiki is a gentle but powerful Japanese healing practice that channels universal energy to support and enhance one’s well-being. A few years ago, while receiving Reiki I got the message that - [Sound Literacy Solutions](https://vashon-maury.com/local/sound-literacy-solutions/) - Morphology-based lesson activities that support those teaching the structure of the English language. Mary has dedicated nearly 20 years to supporting students of all ages. She spent a number of years working as a professionally certified Educational Therapist and now specializes in structured literacy as a Dyslexia Specialist. - [Agnes & Chloe Vintage](https://vashon-maury.com/local/agnes-chloe-vintage/) - Collections of vintage & modern clothing to make you feel good. 🤍dresses & skirts with pockets. Lover of travel & floral design. Accidental farm girl. Located upstairs at the Country Store & Farm. - [Turning Points Dog Ranch and Rescue](https://vashon-maury.com/local/turning-points-dog-ranch-and-rescue/) - A female-owned and operated dog ranch and rescue nestled on Vashon Island. We offer spacious off-leash areas for dogs to run and play, alongside cozy barn accommodations for overnight stays. Serving as both a sanctuary for your pups and a dog rescue, Turning Points is not only dedicated to providing a loving second chance to - [Little Bird Gardens](https://vashon-maury.com/local/little-bird-gardens/) - Hello! We are a boutique-style nursery located at the Country Store and Farm on Vashon Island, WA. We provide you hand selected plants with an emphasis on natives, pollinators and plants that perform well in our local PNW gardens. We also offer design services and consulting to help you build a healthy, vibrant garden. Contact - [Mind+Set Apothecary + Restoreum](https://vashon-maury.com/local/mindset-apothecary-restoreum/) - A Sauna Spa and Wellness Boutique located on beautiful Vashon Island, traditional lands of the Swiftwater Peoples. Shopping, classes, live music and special events too! - [Dedra Whitt Makeup and Hair](https://vashon-maury.com/local/dedra-whitt-makeup-and-hair/) - Dedra Whitt has been doing makeup and hair for over 30 years in Los Angeles, 10 of which here on Vashon which she now calls home. She is available for special events like weddings and travels to locations on island. - [Enchanted Life Wellness](https://vashon-maury.com/local/enchanted-life-wellness/) - We’re your local stop for holistic healing. Healthcare for the Mind, Body, and Spirit. Conveniently in the Proctor Neighborhood and Uptown on Vashon Island Life is uncertain. We get that. But here at Enchanted Life Wellness, we also know that life doesn’t have to be gotten through alone. Our well-trained team of Mental Health Therapists, - [Vashon Library](https://vashon-maury.com/local/vashon-library/) - Vashon Library - a branch of the King County library system - has been an island staple since its opening in December of 1983. Vashon Library, and its warm and knowledgeable staff, offers a chic place to check out your favorite books, print to your personal needs and utilize their free wifi and computers. They - [Headley Holistics](https://vashon-maury.com/local/headley-holistics/) - Headley Holistics specializes in holistic solutions for people and the animals they care for. Our product line, Evolved Remedies, is a wellness re-evolution for horse, hound and human. Our Vision is a world free from agricultural toxins and chemicals, where information and education flow freely, people and nature coexist in a way where they both thrive, - [Pampered Paws](https://vashon-maury.com/local/pampered-paws/) - Complete Pet Service Available. Whether you are going on vacation or just want your pet to have some company while you are at work or running errands ...we can help! We offer 7 days a week Boarding and Daycare. We are open for drop off and pick ups between 8am and 6pm. We require your - [Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust](https://vashon-maury.com/local/vashon-maury-island-land-trust/) - Our mission: To conserve and care for Vashon Island’s wild and working lands. The Vashon Maury Island Land Trust is at work in the homelands of the sx̌ʷəbabš, the Swiftwater People. We acknowledge and honor the inherent, aboriginal, and treaty rights of the Puyallup Tribe and their sx̌ʷəbabš members. - [Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS)](https://vashon-maury.com/local/vashon-youth-family-services-vyfs/) - Since 1977, Vashon Youth & Family Services has been a vital member of the Vashon Community and the Vashon Community is a vital part of VYFS. Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS) fosters a thriving community of emotionally healthy and resilient children, youth, adults, and families. We prioritize serving Vashon’s most vulnerable populations and communities, - [Vashon Nature Center](https://vashon-maury.com/local/vashon-nature-center/) - Vashon Nature Center offers people the opportunity to connect with nature and one another while experiencing the wonders of being in the natural world. Our roots are deep and our wings are wide! Locally, our projects benefit our islands and weave nature into our community’s daily life. Our projects also plug into region-wide issues and - [Vashon Heritage Museum](https://vashon-maury.com/local/vashon-heritage-museum/) - Through the Vashon Heritage Museum, our Association aims to honor Vashon stories of love, life, oppression, action, and resilience. We use storytelling to encourage Islanders to take responsibility for what we do, knowing our actions influence history. As the Association collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets the history of Vashon and Maury Islands, we seek to - [Quartermaster Cottage](https://vashon-maury.com/local/quartermaster-cottage/) - Make the most of your vacation by spending it on beautiful Vashon Island at the picturesque Quartermaster Cottage. Conveniently situated in the quaint town of Burton, with a sweeping view of Quartermaster Harbor and the bustling marina, you will love your stay. Relax on the huge deck with its commanding, ever changing view. Upstairs the - [Ball Sports Performance & Physical Therapy](https://vashon-maury.com/local/ball-sports-performance-physical-therapy/) - As a locally owned results-oriented practice, I offer a revolutionary treatment approach to physical medicine and performance training that will empower clients to: • Recover from Injuries • Enhance Performance and • Prevent Injury Thank you for visiting and please contact me to schedule an appointment. I am committed to working with you in a - [Catherine Henderson Osteopathy & Soul Collage](https://vashon-maury.com/local/catherine-henderson-osteopathy-soul-collage/) - Catherine brings over four decades of experience to her osteopathic cranial practice and SoulCollage® classes, using gentle deep listening and innate wisdom. Weaving her artist and healer aspects together she brings her personal connection with the natural world, Celtic spirituality, Jungian psychology and creative exploration, to her practice and teaching. - [Katlin Kellow Therapy](https://vashon-maury.com/local/katlin-kellow-therapy/) - Hello Vashon community. My name is Katlin Kellow, I'm a trained EMDR and trauma focused therapist in the Greater Seattle area. I specialize in working with women's issues, domestic violence, body dysmorphia, prenatal/postnatal depression, and trauma. I also work with people who have experienced sexual violence, and childhood trauma. I have recently started my own - [Burton Adventure Recreation Center](https://vashon-maury.com/local/burton-adventure-recreation-center/) - B.A.R.C. is one of the Park District's most unique properties, and it is improving all the time with the help of a team of volunteer stewards. The Park District hopes to turn B.A.R.C. into "THE" alternative park for all. The Master Plan tells most of the story with plans for additional indoor and outdoor features. - [Den of Pin](https://vashon-maury.com/local/den-of-pin/) - An electromechanical interactive pinball museum, specializing in vintage games from the fifties, sixties and seventies All games set to free play with admission. Play all day, explore the island, and pop in and out as you please. Your pass is good for the entire day. This is a digital decompression zone Cash only No WIFI - [AJ's Espresso](https://vashon-maury.com/local/a-js-espresso/) - Best drive up coffee stand on the Island! Open early for the morning commute. - [Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie](https://vashon-maury.com/local/vashon-island-coffee-roasterie/) - The Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie is one of a kind… We use a time-honored rustic roasting style and have roots that stretch back to the origins of specialty coffee in the Pacific Northwest. Simplicity perfected – The coffee fresh roasted Located where the town of Vashon originated, The Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie remains a crossroads - [Thriftway](https://vashon-maury.com/local/thriftway/) - Founded in 1965, Vashon Thriftway is locally owned and operated by the Mathews family. The goal of the business over the years has been to deliver the highest quality goods and services to the community of Vashon Island at competitive market prices. Community involvement has been a very important part of our retail business. Participation - [The Wild Mermaid](https://vashon-maury.com/local/the-wild-mermaid/) - Newly renovated the Wild Mermaid opened as Vashon Island residents highly anticipated a place to stop in for coffee and pasties with a beautiful view of Puget Sound. This quaint coffee shop and bakery is a second location owned and operated by the folks that own the popular Snapdragon in town. The space is perfect - [Minglement Marketplace](https://vashon-maury.com/local/minglement-marketplace/) - Traditionally farmed, fair-trade Heirloom Coffee beans fresh roasted on site. Serving fine espresso, custom blended teas & food. Local produce, organic food, books, gifts, bodycare, supplements, over 300 teas, herbs & spices. Wholesale, retail and web-sales. - [Rocketkar Studios Photography](https://vashon-maury.com/local/rocketkar-studios-photography/) - Photography services, specializing in weddings, senior photos, people and pets and product/commercial photography. www.rocketkar.com Also offering print and web design services. - [Herban Bloom](https://vashon-maury.com/local/herban-bloom/) - Herban Bloom on Vashon Island offers custom-crafted designer floral arrangements and gifts for any occasion! Shop online or stop by the shop conveniently located at the main intersection in the center of town. Browse our ever-changing assortment of plants, gifts, and merchandise. We offers fresh grab-and-go arrangements or order a custom floral arrangement for pick-up - [Betty’s Blue Studio - Lavender Hill Farm](https://vashon-maury.com/local/bettys-blue-studio-lavender-hill-farm/) - Looking for a place to finish your manuscript or a quiet weekend with your companion? Betty’s Blue is private, well-appointed, light, cozy and comfortable for one or two adults who share a bed. Bring your dog at no extra charge. Minimum Stay: Three nights Location: Vashon Island, WA Rates: $150 - $175 nightly Booking is available through AirBnB - [Harbor Mercantile](https://vashon-maury.com/local/harbor-mercantile/) - General Store. Groceries, Fine Wine, Beer, Housewares. Located in Burton at the 4-way stop. - [Spiceberry Home](https://vashon-maury.com/local/spiceberry-home/) - Spiceberry Home offers clothing (xs-xxxl), accessories, home textiles and ceramics, toys, and gifts. - [Ober Park](https://vashon-maury.com/local/ober-park/) - Ober Park is a 5.47 acre multiuse community park located in the center of Vashon-Maury Island on the north end of town. The park includes the site of the Vashon Branch of the King County Library, leased from the Vashon Park District. The Ober Administration Building is located in the center of the site, housing - [Vashon Theatre](https://vashon-maury.com/local/vashon-theatre/) - Built in 1947. The Island’s Only Cinema House. Vashon Theatre is a family owned and operated movie theatre on Vashon Island, WA. We show first run films, streaming events from around the globe, live comedy & concerts, and community events. 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Lyrical dance is most often defined as - [Creative Movement ](https://vashon-maury.com/event/creative-movement-2/) - Creative Movement Ages: 3-4 Mondays: Sept 8-Jan 12 (skip Nov 10, Dec 15-Jan 5) | 3:15-4:00 pm Tuition: $205 Instructor: Elise Ericksen Location: Downstairs Studio A fun-filled introduction into the world of dance where children explore their imaginations through music and movement as they develop motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance in a nurturing - [Advanced Contemporary](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-contemporary-3/) - Advanced Contemporary** Tuesdays: Sep 9-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 6:45-8:30 pm Tuition: $560* Original Works Performances: Mar 13 & 14 at 7:00 and Mar 14 at 2:00 Instructor: Madeline Morser Location: Upstairs Studio Advanced Contemporary includes a full body warm up with combos standing, upside-down, and on the ground - [Beginning Intermediate Ballet](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-intermediate-ballet-2/) - Beginning Intermediate Ballet Ages: 8-11 Wednesdays & Fridays, Sep 10-Jan 23 (skip Oct 31, Nov 26-28, Dec 17-Jan 9) | 4:15-5:15pm Tuition: $565* Instructors: Madeline Morser, Elise Erickson & Cristy Stone Location: Upstairs Studio At this level, students train twice weekly for skill acquisition and injury prevention. 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Class will focus on the basics: posture, turnout, the positions of feet and arms, and moving through - [Beginning Intermediate Modern and Choreography](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-intermediate-modern-and-choreography-2/) - Beginning Intermediate Modern and Choreography** Ages 8-11 Thursdays: Sep 11-Jan 22 (skip Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 18-Jan 8) | 5:30-6:30pm Tuition: $360* Original Works Performances: Mar 13 & 14 at 7:00pm and Mar 14 at 2:00pm Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Miss Vanesa teaches students the movements that are the foundation for classical - [Advanced Modern](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-modern-2/) - Advanced Modern** Thursdays: Sep 11-Jan 22 (skip Nov 27, Dec 18-Jan 8) | 6:30-8:00pm Tuition: $610* The Nutcracker: -Show Run-through: Dec 1 -Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 -Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 -Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00pm and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00pm Original Works Performances: Mar 13 & 14 at 7:00pm and Mar - [Social Dances: Swing & Salsa | Session 2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/social-dances-swing-salsa-session-2/) - Social Dances: Swing & Salsa Ages: 13+ Session 2: Fridays, Oct 24-Dec 12 (skip Oct 31, Dec 5) | 6:00-7:00pm Holiday Dance Social: Dec 12, 7:00pm Tuition per session: $118 Instructor: Cristy Stone Location: Blue Heron Gallery Swing and Salsa are two of the most popular social dances because they are fun and flexible. In this - [Adult Intermediate Ballet | Session 2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-intermediate-ballet-session-2/) - Adult Intermediate Ballet Ages: 13+ Session 2: Tuesdays, Oct 28-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 12:00pm-1:15pm Tuition per session: $170 Single class/drop in: $26 Instructor: Kathleen Bonner Location: Upstairs Studio If you have some ballet experience, dancer/teacher/choreographer Kathleen Bonner gives a great daytime class including a classical barre followed by lovely - [Adult and Teen Modern Dance | Session 2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-and-teen-modern-dance-session-2/) - Adult and Teen Modern Dance Session 2: Tuesdays, Oct 28-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 6:15 pm-7:30pm Tuition per session: $170 Single class/drop in: $26 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Upstairs Studio Explore dynamic movement, grounded technique, and expressive choreography in this welcoming class for teens and adults. Vanesa Wylie blends modern - [Advanced Intermediate Ballet and Pointe](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-intermediate-ballet-and-pointe-3/) - Advanced Intermediate Ballet and Pointe** Ages 12-18 Wednesdays: Sep 10- Jan 21 (skip Nov 26, Dec 17-Jan 7) | 5:15-6:30 pm -and- Thursdays: Sep 11-Jan 22 (skip Nov 27, Dec 18-Jan 8) | 4:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $660 Instructor: Vadne White & Elizabeth Shaw Location: Upstairs Studio Our Advanced Intermediate class meets Wednesdays & Thursdays, and - [Intermediate Ballet](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-ballet-3/) - Intermediate Ballet** Ages 10-13 Mondays: Sep 8-Jan 12 (skip Dec 15-Jan 5) | 4:30-5:30 pm -and- Wednesdays: Sep 10- Jan 21 (skip Nov 26, Dec 17-Jan 7) | 4:15-5:15 pm Tuition: $585 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie & Elizabeth Shaw Location: Blue Heron Dance Studios Intermediate Ballet meets Mondays & Wednesdays, and combines elements of pre-pointe with - [Adult and Teen Modern Dance | Single Class/Drop In](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-and-teen-modern-dance-single-class-drop-in/) - Adult and Teen Modern Dance Tuesdays, Oct 28-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 6:15 pm-7:30pm Tuition per session: $170 Single class/drop in: $26 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Upstairs Studio Explore dynamic movement, grounded technique, and expressive choreography in this welcoming class for teens and adults. Vanesa Wylie blends modern dance - [Adult and Teen Modern Dance | Session 2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-and-teen-modern-dance-session-2-2/) - Adult and Teen Modern Dance Session 2: Tuesdays, Oct 28-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 6:15 pm-7:30pm Tuition per session: $170 Single class/drop in: $26 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Upstairs Studio Explore dynamic movement, grounded technique, and expressive choreography in this welcoming class for teens and adults. Vanesa Wylie blends modern - [Adult and Teen Modern Dance | Single Class/Drop In](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-and-teen-modern-dance-single-class-drop-in-2/) - Adult and Teen Modern Dance Tuesdays, Oct 28-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 6:15 pm-7:30pm Tuition per session: $170 Single class/drop in: $26 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Upstairs Studio Explore dynamic movement, grounded technique, and expressive choreography in this welcoming class for teens and adults. Vanesa Wylie blends modern dance - [Beginning Intermediate Ballet Nutcracker Rehearsal ](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-intermediate-ballet-nutcracker-rehearsal/) - Beginning Intermediate Nutcracker Rehearsal Wednesdays, Sep 10-Nov 19 | 5:15-6:15 pm Theater Rehearsals: Nov 24-25 Show Run-through: Dec 1 Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00 and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00 Tuition: $280* Instructor: Madeline Morser, Cristy Stone & Vadne White Location: Downstairs Studio Students - [Pre-professional Pointe and Variations](https://vashon-maury.com/event/pre-professional-pointe-and-variations-2/) - Pre-professional Pointe and Variations** Thursdays: Sep 11-Nov 20 | 3:30-4:30 pm Tuition: $215 Instructor: Vadne White Location: Upstairs Studio Learn the pointe variations from classical ballets that are often used for auditions: Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Le Corsaire, Cinderella, Giselle and so many more! For advanced pointe dancers. **Instructor permission required. For questions or help with - [Advanced Intermediate Ballet Nutcracker Rehearsal ](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-intermediate-ballet-nutcracker-rehearsal/) - Advanced Intermediate Ballet Nutcracker Rehearsal Thursdays: Sep 11-Nov 20 | 5:30-6:30 pm Theater Rehearsals: Nov 24-25 Show Run-through: Dec 1 Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00 and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00 Tuition: $280* Instructor: Vadne White Location: Upstairs Studio Students will learn and rehearse - [VRT presents: The Rocky Horror Show](https://vashon-maury.com/event/vrt-presents-the-rocky-horror-show/) - October 24, 2025 | 7:30pm October 25, 2025 | 7:30pm October 26, 2025 | 2pm & 7:30pm October 30, 2025 | 7:30pm October 31, 2025 | 10pm*special Halloween performance November 1, 2025 | 7:30pm Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show– This musical spoof on horror and sci-fi B movies is a cult classic, telling the - [Intermediate Tap](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-tap-4/) - Intermediate Tap** Ages 10-13 Thursdays: Sep 11-Jan 22 (skip Nov 27, Dec 18-Jan 8) | 4:30-5:30pm Tuition: $380* Show Run-through: Dec 1 Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00 and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Miss Vanesa will help students - [Advanced Intermediate Ballet Nutcracker Rehearsal ](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-intermediate-ballet-nutcracker-rehearsal-2/) - Advanced Intermediate Ballet Nutcracker Rehearsal Thursdays: Sep 11-Nov 20 | 5:30-6:30 pm Theater Rehearsals: Nov 24-25 Show Run-through: Dec 1 Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00 and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00 Tuition: $280* Instructor: Vadne White Location: Upstairs Studio Students will learn and rehearse - [Musical Theatre Teen Class: The Lightning Thief](https://vashon-maury.com/event/musical-theatre-teen-class-the-lightning-thief/) - Musical Theatre Teen Class: The Lightning Thief** Grades: 6-12 Tues and Wed, Sept 9-Nov 12* | 3:30-5:30 pm AND Sun, Oct 12 | 9:30 am-12:30 pm *Additional rehearsals during tech week Performances: Fri & Sat, Nov 14 & 15 Tuition: $900 (includes $90 production fee) Instructors: Kelly Godell, Marita Ericksen, Elise Ericksen Location: Greenroom and - [Adult Intermediate Ballet | Session 1](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-intermediate-ballet-session-1/) - Adult Intermediate Ballet Ages: 13+ Session 1: Tuesdays, Sept 9-Oct 21 | 12:00 pm-1:15pm Tuition per session: $170 Single class/drop in: $26 Instructor: Kathleen Bonner Location: Upstairs Studio If you have some ballet experience, dancer/teacher/choreographer Kathleen Bonner gives a great daytime class including a classical barre followed by lovely choreography at center. Ballet experience recommended. - [Adult and Teen Modern Dance | Session 1](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-and-teen-modern-dance-session-1/) - Adult and Teen Modern Dance Session 1: Tuesdays, Sept 9-Oct 21 | 6:15 pm-7:30pm Tuition per session: $170 Single class/drop in: $26 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Upstairs Studio Explore dynamic movement, grounded technique, and expressive choreography in this welcoming class for teens and adults. Vanesa Wylie blends modern dance fundamentals with creative exploration, encouraging individual - [Adult and Teen Tap | Session 1](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-and-teen-tap-session-1/) - Adult and Teen Tap Ages: 13+ Session 1: Tuesdays, Sept 9-Oct 21 | 7:30 pm-8:30pm Tuition per session: $135 Single class/drop in: $21 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Have a blast with Vanesa as she takes you through tap drills to build technique, traveling steps, improvisation, and combinations that build every week. Tap - [Late Start Arts: Improv and Physical Comedy](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-start-arts-improv-and-physical-comedy-2/) - Late Start Arts: Improv and Physical Comedy Grades: 3-5 Instructor: Mik Kuhlman Location: Greenroom Fridays, Sept 5-Jan 30 | 9-10:30 am (skip holidays and school breaks) Tuition: $625 (includes $95 materials/snack fee) Our Fall/Winter Late Start Arts series provides enriching, creative activities on Chautauqua Professional Development Days (PDD). Students arrive at the Blue Heron at - [Late Start Arts: Favorite Animal Fun](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-start-arts-favorite-animal-fun-2/) - Late Start Arts: Favorite Animal Fun Grades: K-2 Instructor: Sumi Suda Location: Blue Heron Gallery Fridays, Sept 5-Jan 30 | 9-10:30 am (skip holidays and school breaks) Tuition: $625 (includes $95 materials/snack fee) Tell us about your favorite animal on the first day of class and we’ll focus on a different favorite each week! Each - [Adult and Teen Contemporary | Session 1](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-and-teen-contemporary-session-1/) - Adult and Teen Contemporary Ages: 13+ Session 1: Wednesdays, Sept 10-Oct 22 | 6:15-7:30pm Tuition per session: $170 Single class/drop in: $26 Instructor: Madeline Morser Location: Downstairs Studio Having trained and performed on both coasts, Madeline’s unique style of Contemporary Dance incorporates the powerful and striking lines of Classical Modern, mixed with the intricate timing, inversions, - [WA: (25-069) & (25-070) Halloween Hootenanny WE Show #1 & #2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wa-25-069-25-070-halloween-hootenanny-we-show-1-2-2/) - License#(s): 25-069 Show Name(s): Halloween Hootenanny WE Show #1 Show Date(s): 10/10/2025 -010/12/2025 Location: Appleatchee Riders Association, Wenatchee, WA Judge: Rebecca Algar TD: Sarah McColm Gate Steward: Gillian O’Bryan Show Manager: Katie Garrett License#(s): 25-070 Show Name(s): Halloween Hootenanny WE Show #2 Show Date(s): 10/10/2025 -010/12/2025 Location: Appleatchee Riders Association, Wenatchee, WA Judge: Rebecca Algar TD: Sarah McColm Gate Steward: Gillian O’Bryan Show Manager: Katie Garrett - [Advanced Intermediate Tap](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-intermediate-tap/) - Advanced Intermediate Tap** Ages 12+ Thursdays: Sep 11-Jan 22 (skip Nov 27, Dec 18-Jan 8) | 3:30-4:30pm Tuition: $465* The Nutcracker: -Show Run-through: Dec 1 -Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 -Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 -Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00pm and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00pm Original Works Performances: Mar 13 & 14 at - [WA: (25-069) & (25-070) Halloween Hootenanny WE Show #1 & #2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wa-25-069-25-070-halloween-hootenanny-we-show-1-2/) - License#(s): 25-069 Show Name(s): Halloween Hootenanny WE Show #1 Show Date(s): 10/10/2025 -010/12/2025 Location: Appleatchee Riders Association, Wenatchee, WA Judge: Rebecca Algar TD: Sarah McColm Gate Steward: Gillian O’Bryan Show Manager: Katie Garrett License#(s): 25-070 Show Name(s): Halloween Hootenanny WE Show #2 Show Date(s): 10/10/2025 -010/12/2025 Location: Appleatchee Riders Association, Wenatchee, WA Judge: Rebecca Algar TD: Sarah McColm Gate Steward: Gillian O’Bryan Show Manager: Katie Garrett - [Intermediate Jazz](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-jazz-2/) - Intermediate Jazz** Ages 10-18 Mondays: Sep 8-Jan 12 (skip Dec 1, Dec 15-Jan 5) | 3:30-4:30 pm Tuition: $360* Original Works Performances: Mar 13 & 14 at 7:00 and Mar 14 at 2:00 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Learn the fundamentals of Jazz Dance: isolations, syncopations, style and showmanship. This class is suitable for - [Advanced Intermediate Ballet and Pointe](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-intermediate-ballet-and-pointe-2/) - Advanced Intermediate Ballet and Pointe** Ages 12-18 Wednesdays: Sep 10- Jan 21 (skip Nov 26, Dec 17-Jan 7) | 5:15-6:30 pm -and- Thursdays: Sep 11-Jan 22 (skip Nov 27, Dec 18-Jan 8) | 4:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $660 Instructor: Vadne White & Elizabeth Shaw Location: Upstairs Studio Our Advanced Intermediate class meets Wednesdays & Thursdays, and - [Lightning Thief Audition Prep | One Day Intensive](https://vashon-maury.com/event/lightning-thief-audition-prep-one-day-intensive/) - Lightning Thief Audition Prep | One Day Intensive Ages: 11-17 Sunday, September 7th | 1 – 4 pm Tuition: $55 Instructor: Kelly Godell Location: Blue Heron Gallery Step into the world of Percy Jackson with this high-energy one-day workshop designed to get you audition-ready for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. In this fast-paced - [Jam in the Atrium](https://vashon-maury.com/event/jam-in-the-atrium/) - SATURDAY | Sept 6 | 1-3pm Free- no ticket required Jazz bassist Bruce Phares invites accomplished musician friends and colleagues to help him fill the Atrium at Vashon Center for the Arts with high-quality live jazz, for FREE. We’ve opened the bar and pulled out a chair for you and your friends to take in - [Jam in the Atrium](https://vashon-maury.com/event/jam-in-the-atrium-2/) - SATURDAY | Sept 6 | 1-3pm Free- no ticket required Jazz bassist Bruce Phares invites accomplished musician friends and colleagues to help him fill the Atrium at Vashon Center for the Arts with high-quality live jazz, for FREE. We’ve opened the bar and pulled out a chair for you and your friends to take in - [Isaac Slade](https://vashon-maury.com/event/isaac-slade/) - September 5, 2025 | 7:30pm September 6, 2025 | 7:30pm Isaac Slade, the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, will be performing this September at the Vashon Center for the Arts. This special career-spanning solo set will feature songs from his former band The Fray, as well as brand new, never before heard material in an - [Late Start Arts: Favorite Animal Fun](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-start-arts-favorite-animal-fun-3/) - Late Start Arts: Favorite Animal Fun Grades: K-2 Instructor: Sumi Suda Location: Blue Heron Gallery Fridays, Sept 5-Jan 30 | 9-10:30 am (skip holidays and school breaks) Tuition: $625 (includes $95 materials/snack fee) Tell us about your favorite animal on the first day of class and we’ll focus on a different favorite each week! Each - [Late Start Arts: Improv and Physical Comedy](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-start-arts-improv-and-physical-comedy/) - Late Start Arts: Improv and Physical Comedy Grades: 3-5 Instructor: Mik Kuhlman Location: Greenroom Fridays, Sept 5-Jan 30 | 9-10:30 am (skip holidays and school breaks) Tuition: $625 (includes $95 materials/snack fee) Our Fall/Winter Late Start Arts series provides enriching, creative activities on Chautauqua Professional Development Days (PDD). Students arrive at the Blue Heron at - [Improv](https://vashon-maury.com/event/improv/) - Improv Ages: 16-Adult Mondays, Sept 8-Oct 13 | 6:30-8:30 pm Tuition: $235 Instructor: Mik Kuhlman Location: Blue Heron Gallery Back by popular demand! Explore the spontaneous creation of theatre and short form improv with one of Vashon’s most talented actors. Learn to work with spatial awareness, balance and body centers as you build characters and - [Intermediate Ballet](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-ballet-2/) - Intermediate Ballet** Ages 10-13 Mondays: Sep 8-Jan 12 (skip Dec 15-Jan 5) | 4:30-5:30 pm -and- Wednesdays: Sep 10- Jan 21 (skip Nov 26, Dec 17-Jan 7) | 4:15-5:15 pm Tuition: $585 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie & Elizabeth Shaw Location: Blue Heron Dance Studios Intermediate Ballet meets Mondays & Wednesdays, and combines elements of pre-pointe with - [First Friday Gallery Opening](https://vashon-maury.com/event/first-friday-gallery-opening/) - Ignited by Vashon : Art by Vashon Artist Residency Alumni VCA partnered with Vashon Artist Residency (VAR) for this milestone event showcasing a diverse collection of work that reflects the influence of the island on an artist’s practice. Cathy Sarkowsky founded VAR in 2021 as a place where artists could focus on their work, find - [Late Start Arts: Favorite Animal Fun](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-start-arts-favorite-animal-fun/) - Late Start Arts: Favorite Animal Fun Grades: K-2 | Friday | 9am – 10:30am Instructor: Sumi Suda Location: Blue Heron Gallery Tell us your favorite animal on the first day of class and we’ll focus on a different favorite each week! Each session will be spent learning about that animal, making themed crafts, playing games, - [Suzuki Violin Lessons | 45 Minutes](https://vashon-maury.com/event/suzuki-violin-lessons-45-minutes-2/) - Suzuki Violin Lessons 45 Minutes (level 4 book and up): $370 6 weekly lessons, June 30-Aug. 28th Instructor: Gaye Detzer Location: Blue Heron Classroom The Suzuki approach is based on the philosophy that young children learn music just as they learn to speak their native language – through regular listening, developmentally appropriate instruction and frequent - [Suzuki Violin Lessons | 15 minutes](https://vashon-maury.com/event/suzuki-violin-lessons-15-minutes-2/) - Suzuki Violin Lessons 15 Minutes (ages 7 and under): $140 6 weekly lessons | June 30 – Aug. 28 Instructor: Gaye Detzer Location: Blue Heron Classroom The Suzuki approach is based on the philosophy that young children learn music just as they learn to speak their native language – through regular listening, developmentally appropriate instruction - [Suzuki Violin Lessons | 30 Minutes](https://vashon-maury.com/event/suzuki-violin-lessons-30-minutes-2/) - Suzuki Violin Lessons 30 Minutes (ages 8 and up): $245 6 weekly lessons, June 30 – Aug. 28th Instructor: Gaye Detzer Location: Blue Heron Classroom The Suzuki approach is based on the philosophy that young children learn music just as they learn to speak their native language – through regular listening, developmentally appropriate instruction and - [Drama Dock presents: Sister Act](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-presents-sister-act/) - August 21 & 22, 2025 | 7:30pm August 23, 2025 | 2pm & 7:30pm August 24, 2025 | 2pm Vashon Drama Dock presents: Sister Act! Feel-good musical comedy brings gospel, glamour and non stop laughs in a story about finding your voice and lifting up others. $30 General | $25 Senior Drama Dock manages their - [Wacky Science & Art Camp](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wacky-science-art-camp/) - Wacky Science & Art Camp Ages: 7-11 Mon-Fri, Aug 25-29 | 10 am-2 pm Tuition: $360 (includes $20 materials) Instructor: Sumi Suda Location: Blue Heron Backyard Come experiment with us in this informative and creative week of scientific exploration. Perform larger-than-life experiments! Make elephant toothpaste, baking soda volcanoes, and soda rocket bottles. Compete in a - [Audition Prep/Character Building Camp](https://vashon-maury.com/event/audition-prep-character-building-camp/) - Audition Prep/Character Building Camp Ages: 11-17 Mon-Fri, Aug 25-29 | 10 am-2 pm Tuition: $340 Instructor: Kelly Godell Location: Blue Heron Gallery Hone your audition skills and learn to create dynamic, believable characters. Dive into character development, exploring emotional range, physicality, and voice to bring your roles to life. Learn techniques for preparing monologues, mastering - [Wild About Photography](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wild-about-photography/) - Wild About Photography Ages: 9-14 Aug 25-28 Mon: 10 am-3 pm (Vashon) Tues-Thurs: 10 am-5 pm (off island) Tuition: $470 (includes $30 for admission fees and materials) Instructor: Ray Pfortner Locations: Point Robinson, Downtown Seattle, Point Defiance Zoo, UW Campus Love photography? Join Ray Pfortner at various locations on and off the island to learn - [Science with Sumi](https://vashon-maury.com/event/science-with-sumi/) - Science with Sumi Ages: 7-12 Wednesdays, Sept 24-Oct 29 | 4:15-5:45 pm Tuition: $190 (includes $15 materials fee) Instructor: Sumi Suda Location: Blue Heron Gallery Learn to explore the world inquisitively through experiments and observation! Each class will have a general scientific theme for us to explore as a group of learners; geology, ornithology, marine - [Vashon Opera presents: Cinderella](https://vashon-maury.com/event/vashon-opera-presents-cinderella/) - September 19, 2025 | 7:30pm September 21, 2025 | 2:30pm It’s French Romanticism at its best in Massenet’s Cinderella, a shimmering operatic adaptation of the beloved fairy tale. Cendrillon is infused with wit, charm, and a touch of magic that will transport you. The score is a tapestry of lush melodies and sparkling orchestration. Our production promises to - [Songwriter Sessions](https://vashon-maury.com/event/songwriter-sessions/) - September 20, 2025 | 1-3pm Free Event Join us in the VCA atrium for a pop-up “Songwriter Sessions” with Graham Mark and Orville Johnson Wry humor, virtuoso harmonica, and soulful country-blues: Orville Johnson and Mark Graham are the Kings of Mongrel Folk. Graham—of Kevin Burke’s Open House—pairs fleet harmonica and woody clarinet with sardonic - [Smartphone Filmmaking](https://vashon-maury.com/event/smartphone-filmmaking/) - Smartphone Filmmaking Ages: 14-Adult Thursdays, Sept 18-Oct 16 | 6:30-9 pm AND Saturday, Oct 4 | 12-4:30 pm Tuition: $350 (includes $20 materials fee) Instructor: Gabriel Dawson Location: Blue Heron Gallery Learn everything you need to know to shoot a short film, music video, or whatever your creativity inspires you to make. All with just - [Teen Musical Theatre Lead Class: The Lightning Thief](https://vashon-maury.com/event/teen-musical-theatre-lead-class-the-lightning-thief/) - Teen Musical Theatre Lead Class: The Lightning Thief Grades: 6-12 Thursdays, Sept 18-Nov 13 | 3:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $380 Instructors: Kelly Godell, Marita Ericksen, Elise Ericksen Location: Greenroom and Stage Dive deep into musical theatre in this intensive class required for students with lead roles in The Lightning Thief production. Class includes intensive 1:1 instruction - [Aya Caspi](https://vashon-maury.com/event/aya-caspi/) - September 16,18, & 20, 2025 Based in Northern California, Aya Caspi brings her unique blend of vision, practical clarity, and deep commitment to the transformative power of Nonviolent Communication to settings as varied as schools, colleges, parenting, couples counseling, mediation, nonprofit organizations, social change communities, and media. Aya has served as an educational consultant on - [Intermediate Woodworking – Mid-Century Bookcase](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-woodworking-mid-century-bookcase/) - Intermediate Woodworking – Mid-Century Bookcase* Ages: 14-Adult (students under 18 must register with a parent or guardian also taking the class) Wednesdays, Sept 17-Dec 10 | 6:30-8:45 pm (skip Nov 26) Tuition: $730 (includes $175 materials fee) Instructor: Erik Mortensen Location: Vashon High School Woodshop, Room 1105 Strengthen your woodworking skills by building a Mid-Century - [Kiki Valera](https://vashon-maury.com/event/kiki-valera/) - September 13, 2025 | 7:30pm Son Cubano is one of the most popular musical styles in Cuba, and Grammy-nominated Kiki Valera is one of its foremost exponents. Over the last century, this style of traditional Cuban music has contributed to many other genres of music, including Latin jazz, cha cha cha, mambo, salsa and timba. - [Albiani On...Utagawa (Ando) Hiroshige](https://vashon-maury.com/event/albiani-on-utagawa-ando-hiroshige/) - September 14, 2026 | 2pm ALBIANI ON… UTAGAWA (ANDO) HIROSHIGE REBECCA ALBIANI is an art historian and a beloved, long-time lecturer at VCA. Rebecca also lectures at the Frye Art Museum and other respected art institutions. Rebecca was a Fulbright Scholar in Venice and received a B.A. in Art History from U.C. Berkely and an - [Willy Wonka, Kids](https://vashon-maury.com/event/willy-wonka-kids/) - August 15, 2025 | 7pm August 16, 2025 | 2pm Raold Dahl’s Willy Wonka Kids The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, - [10-day Advanced Dance Intensive](https://vashon-maury.com/event/10-day-advanced-dance-intensive/) - 10-day Advanced Dance Intensive* Ages: 13+ Mon-Fri, Aug 18-29 | 10:00am-3:15pm Tuition: $1,000 (Materials included) Location: Blue Heron Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vadne White, DaeZhane Day & Alumni Guest Instructors Join us for an intensive 10-days of Advanced Dance, hosted by Vadne White and DaeZhane Day, alongside VCD Alumni as guest teachers! This immersive program is - [Mythical Creatures Dance Camp | Ages 3-5](https://vashon-maury.com/event/mythical-creatures-dance-camp-ages-3-5/) - Mythical Creatures Dance Camp Mon-Fri, Aug 18-22 Ages: 3-5 | 10:30am-12:30pm Tuition: $220 (Materials included) Location: Downstairs Studio Instructor: Elise Ericksen Leap, twirl, and soar into a world of unicorns, dragons, and fairies in this magical dance adventure! Dancers will explore whimsical choreography, bringing legendary creatures to life through movement while creating mythical-themed crafts to - [Fun with Portraits](https://vashon-maury.com/event/fun-with-portraits/) - Fun with Portraits Ages: 7-10 Mon-Fri, Aug 18-22 | 10:30 am-2:30 pm Tuition: $360 (includes $20 materials fee) Instructor: Alena Sinacola Location: BH Backyard & Classroom Explore ways to create fun, expressive portraits of people and animals! Learn basic proportions and practice with materials including colored pencil, watercolor, and markers to build up from simple - [Mythical Creatures Dance Camp | Ages 6-8](https://vashon-maury.com/event/mythical-creatures-dance-camp-ages-6-8-2/) - Mythical Creatures Dance Camp Mon-Fri, Aug 18-22 Ages: 6-8 | 1pm – 3pm Tuition: $220 (Materials included) Location: Downstairs Studio Instructor: Elise Ericksen Create your own ballet based on a world of unicorns, dragons, and fairies in this magical dance adventure! Dancers will create whimsical choreography, bringing legendary creatures to life through movement while creating - [Steffon Moody & Friends](https://vashon-maury.com/event/steffon-moody-friends/) - November 8, 2025 | 7:30pm From the Ashes, We Will Rise An Unforgettable Night of Musical Redemption Join singer-songwriter Steffon Moody as he weaves three decades of self-forged Folk Americana into a single rousing evening of song, story, and surprise. Sharing the stage with island stalwarts Andre Sapp (mandolin, guitar) and Bill Moyer (tablas, trap - [Loudon Wainwright III](https://vashon-maury.com/event/loudon-wainwright-iii/) - October 1, 2025 | 7:30pm with special guest Kyshona Loudon Wainwright III began 2025 with the January release of the new album “Loudon Live in London” which was recorded during a 3-night residency at Nell’s Jazz and Blues club in 2024. Born in Chapel Hill, N.C. in 1946, Loudon Wainwright III came to fame when - [Evren Ozel](https://vashon-maury.com/event/evren-ozel/) - October 4, 2025 | 7:30pm American pianist Evren Ozel has established himself as a musician of “refined restraint” (Third Coast Review), combining fluent virtuosity with probing, thoughtful interpretations. Evren has performed extensively in the United States and abroad and is the recipient of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and 2022 Salon de Virtuosi Career - [Shawn Colvin](https://vashon-maury.com/event/shawn-colvin/) - October 6, 2025 | 7:30pm Over the course of three decades, Shawn Colvin has established herself as a captivating performer and a revered storyteller. She is a three-time Grammy-winner: Best Contemporary Folk Recording for her album “Steady On” in 1989, and Record and Song of the Year for her hit “Sunny Came Home,” from the - [Alejandro Escovedo](https://vashon-maury.com/event/alejandro-escovedo/) - October 10, 2025 | 7:30pm Legendary Rock Troubadour Alejandro Escovedo Comes to Vashon Island! Beloved singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo—whose boundary-pushing catalog now includes the critically lauded 2024 album Echo Dancing(Alejandro Escovedo)—will deliver an intimate concert at Vashon Center for the Arts (VCA) on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Born in San Antonio and long - [Balkan Night](https://vashon-maury.com/event/balkan-night/) - October 11, 2025 | 7:30pm VCA presents Balkan Night! A cultural celebration featuring the Seattle Cheta Dance Ensemble, Tamburaški Orkestar Kišobran, Vela Luka Croatian Dance Ensemble, Radost Folk Ensemble, Bulgarian Cultural & Heritage Center of Seattle Bulgarian Voices Women’s Choir, Gino Yevdjevich, Hadjia Hamzić & Mario Butković. This lively evening will showcase the live music, folk dances, art, - [Portland Cello Project](https://vashon-maury.com/event/portland-cello-project/) - October 18, 2025 | 7:30pm The Portland Cello Project was formed in 2006 when a group of 9 cellists came together for a fun one-off gig to perform Western classical music in an informal setting. In the ensuing years, the Portland Cello Project has evolved into a nationally recognized performing, recording, and educational group. Under - [Zander Knodt](https://vashon-maury.com/event/zander-knodt/) - August 9, 2025 1-3pm Join us as our island’s own Zander Knodt returns from NYC for a special FREE concert held on the VCA stage. Please note a ticket is not required for this event. Zander Knodt is a New York-based pianist and composer whose broad musical influences range from Bach and Chopin to Bob - [Filmmaking & Video Production Camp](https://vashon-maury.com/event/filmmaking-video-production-camp/) - Filmmaking & Video Production Camp Ages: 9-15 Mon-Fri, Aug 11-22 | 10 am-2:30 pm Tuition: $785 (includes $20 materials fee) Instructors: Adam Ende & Andrea Narvaez Location: Blue Heron Gallery This 2-week camp will focus on all aspects of video production through a process of small group collaboration on a short film project. Learn filmmaking - [Interstellar Clay Camp](https://vashon-maury.com/event/interstellar-clay-camp/) - Interstellar Clay Camp Ages: 8-12 Mon-Fri, Aug 11-15 | 10 am-2:30 pm Tuition: $415 (includes $30 materials fee) Instructor: Alisara Martin Location: Blue Heron Backyard Blast off into a week of intergalactic creativity, where we’ll sculpt worlds and creatures from the cosmos using kiln-fired earthenware, colorful polymer clay, and versatile air-dry clay. Inspired by science - [Waiting in the Wings](https://vashon-maury.com/event/waiting-in-the-wings/) - Waiting in the Wings Ages: 5-8 Mon-Fri, Aug 11-15 | 10:30 am-2 pm Tuition: $320 (includes $20 materials fee) Instructor: Gabriel Dawson Location: Greenroom Love to sing, dance, and play pretend? Dip your toes into the world of musical theatre in this camp. Play theatre games related to the story of Willy Wonka and sing and - [Summer Arts Fest Opening #3](https://vashon-maury.com/event/summer-arts-fest-opening-3/) - The final round of VCA’s 8th annual Summer Arts Fest opens August 15. At the Summer Arts Fest, Vashon art patrons and Island visitors see the breadth and depth of the Vashon art community. The collection covers a broad array of mediums. This year, both new to SAF, novice, and experienced artists show their work. This - [Ocie Elliott](https://vashon-maury.com/event/ocie-elliott/) - August 3, 2025 | 7:30pm Ocie Elliott pen tunes that feel lived-in. You can hear their memories, moments, and emotions in the dusty acoustic guitars, the sparse production, and the graceful harmonies between Jon Middleton and Sierra Lundy. Their experiences as a couple pour into a living and breathing vision for 21st century folk amplified - [Musical Theatre: Willy Wonka, Kids](https://vashon-maury.com/event/musical-theatre-willy-wonka-kids/) - Musical Theatre: Willy Wonka, Kids Ages: 8-11 Mon-Fri, Aug 4-15 | 9:30 am-1:30 pm Performances in Kay White Hall: Fri, Aug 15, 7 pm and Sat, Aug 16, 2 pm Tuition: $650 (includes production fee) Instructors: Elise Ericksen & Marita Ericksen Location: VCA Stage Dive into two weeks of musical theatre in Willy Wonka, Kids; - [Art in Nature Camp](https://vashon-maury.com/event/art-in-nature-camp/) - Art in Nature Camp Ages: 6-9 Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8 | 10 am-2 pm Tuition: $360 (includes $20 materials fee) Instructor: Adria Magrath Location: BH Backyard & Heron Meadow Join biologist Adria Magrath to learn about the plants and animals who make their home in VCA’s Heron Meadow. Make art from a variety of materials, including - [Intermediate/Advanced Drawing and Painting](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-advanced-drawing-and-painting/) - Intermediate/Advanced Drawing and Painting Ages: 11-17 Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8 | 10 am-2:30 pm Tuition: $420 (includes $35 materials fee) Instructor: Alisara Martin Location: Blue Heron Gallery Discover exciting techniques and tools to sharpen your observation skills and bring your imagination to life. Experiment with both traditional and innovative drawing materials, tackling creative challenges along the - [Musical Theatre Acting & Dance Intensive](https://vashon-maury.com/event/musical-theatre-acting-dance-intensive/) - Musical Theatre Acting & Dance Intensive Ages: 11-17 Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8 | 2-6 pm Tuition: $340 Instructor: Rico Lastrapes Location: VCA Stage Dive into the world of Broadway! Led by professional actor & choreographer Rico Lastrapes, students will explore the art of storytelling through acting exercises, scene study sessions and choreography inspired by iconic Broadway - [Under the Sea Art Camp](https://vashon-maury.com/event/under-the-sea-art-camp/) - Under the Sea Art Camp Ages: 6-10 Mon-Fri, July 28-Aug 1 | 10:30 am-2:30 pm Tuition: $365 (includes $25 materials fee) Instructor: Haley Hopper Location: Blue Heron Gallery Dive into your creativity in this multi-media exploration of undersea life. Each day will include aquatic art projects and games. Make fish prints and clay sea creatures; - [Choreography Workshop ](https://vashon-maury.com/event/choreography-workshop/) - Choreography Workshop* Advanced Intermediate-Advanced Mon-Fri, July 28-Aug 1 | 2:15-4:15pm Tuition: $220 (Materials included) Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Are you thinking about submitting a piece for our annual Original Works production? Miss Vanesa’s inspiring approach will help you find your creative voice, hone your choreographic abilities, and expand your artistic potential. Learn how - [Contemporary Dance with Mia Kuzma](https://vashon-maury.com/event/contemporary-dance-with-mia-kuzma/) - Contemporary Dance with Mia Kuzma Tues-Thu, July 29-31 | 11:30am-1:00pm Tuition: $70 for the 3-class series, $25 for single classes/drop-ins Instructor: Mia Giovanna Kuzma Location: Blue Heron Upstairs Studio Join us for Contemporary Dance class hosted by our very own Mia Giovanna Kuzma, a VCD alumna and a recent graduate of the prestigious Point - [Mean Girls, Jr.](https://vashon-maury.com/event/mean-girls-jr/) - July 25, 2025 | 7pm July 26, 2025 | 2pm Mean Girls, Jr Adapted from the hit movie written by Tina Fey and starring Lindsay Lohan, Mean Girls JR. tells the story of student Cady Heron who must learn to navigate the treacherous social hierarchy of high school when her family moves to suburban Illinois from - [Tap Immersion](https://vashon-maury.com/event/tap-immersion/) - Tap Immersion Intermediate-Advanced Mon-Fri, July 28-Aug 1 | 10:00am-2:00pm Tuition: $410 (Materials included) Location: Downstairs Studio Instructor: Gabriel Dawson Got dance experience and eager to learn Tap? Already have some Tap skills but want to improve? Join Gabriel Dawson, VCA alumnus and graduate of The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, for a week-long tap - [Vocal Training Intensive](https://vashon-maury.com/event/vocal-training-intensive/) - Vocal Training Intensive Ages: 10-17 Mon-Fri, July 28-Aug 1 | 10 am-2 pm Tuition: $350 (includes $10 materials fee) Instructor: Dinah Helgeson Location: Greenroom Come explore your voice and bring your singing to the next level! Each day of camp will include vocal warmups, individual/group instruction, sight reading practice and more. Highly recommended for students - [WA: Skyreach Equestrian Center WE Festival #1](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wa-skyreach-equestrian-center-we-festival-1/) - License#: 25-087 Show Name: Skyreach Equestrian Center Working Equitation Festival Show Date(s): 7/25/2025-7/27/2025 Location: Roy, WA Judge: Rebecca Algar “S” ; Tracy Erway “r” TD: Val Pearson Gate Steward: Finn Kriess Show Manager: Jennifer Trecker-Karpowicz and Jude Kriess - [WA: (25-022) WE at the Park](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wa-25-022-we-at-the-park/) - Judges: Barbara Price and Kim Roe - [WA: (25-088) Skyreach Equestrian Center WE Festival 2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wa-25-088-skyreach-equestrian-center-we-festival-2/) - License#(s): 25-088 Show Name(s): Skyreach Equestrian Center Working Equitation Festival 2 Show Date(s): 7/25/25 -7/27/25 Location: Roy, WA Judge: Rebecca Algar “S” Tracey Erway “r” TD: Val Pearson Gate Steward: Finn Kriess Show Manager: Jennifer Trecker-Karpowicz and Jude Kriess - [Wild About Photography](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wild-about-photography-2/) - Wild About Photography Ages: 9-14 Aug 25-28 Mon: 10 am-3 pm (Vashon) Tues-Thurs: 10 am-5 pm (off island) Tuition: $470 (includes $30 for admission fees and materials) Instructor: Ray Pfortner Locations: Point Robinson, Downtown Seattle, Point Defiance Zoo, UW Campus Love photography? Join Ray Pfortner at various locations on and off the island to learn - [Audition Prep/Character Building Camp](https://vashon-maury.com/event/audition-prep-character-building-camp-2/) - Audition Prep/Character Building Camp Ages: 11-17 Mon-Fri, Aug 25-29 | 10 am-2 pm Tuition: $340 Instructor: Kelly Godell Location: Blue Heron Gallery Hone your audition skills and learn to create dynamic, believable characters. Dive into character development, exploring emotional range, physicality, and voice to bring your roles to life. Learn techniques for preparing monologues, mastering - [Drama Dock presents: Sister Act](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-presents-sister-act-2/) - August 21 & 22, 2025 | 7:30pm August 23, 2025 | 2pm & 7:30pm August 24, 2025 | 2pm Vashon Drama Dock presents: Sister Act! Feel-good musical comedy brings gospel, glamour and non stop laughs in a story about finding your voice and lifting up others. $30 General | $25 Senior Drama Dock manages their - [Mythical Creatures Dance Camp | Ages 6-8](https://vashon-maury.com/event/mythical-creatures-dance-camp-ages-6-8/) - Mythical Creatures Dance Camp Mon-Fri, Aug 18-22 Ages: 6-8 | 1pm – 3pm Tuition: $220 (Materials included) Location: Downstairs Studio Instructor: Elise Ericksen Create your own ballet based on a world of unicorns, dragons, and fairies in this magical dance adventure! Dancers will create whimsical choreography, bringing legendary creatures to life through movement while creating - [Fun with Portraits](https://vashon-maury.com/event/fun-with-portraits-2/) - Fun with Portraits Ages: 7-10 Mon-Fri, Aug 18-22 | 10:30 am-2:30 pm Tuition: $360 (includes $20 materials fee) Instructor: Alena Sinacola Location: BH Backyard & Classroom Explore ways to create fun, expressive portraits of people and animals! Learn basic proportions and practice with materials including colored pencil, watercolor, and markers to build up from simple - [Theatre Games & Improv](https://vashon-maury.com/event/theatre-games-improv/) - Theatre Games & Improv Ages: 8-12 Mon-Fri, July 21-25 | 10:30 am-2:30 pm Tuition: $350 (includes $10 materials fee) Instructor: Gabriel Dawson Location: Blue Heron Backyard Join us for a fun filled week of games centered around improvisation and learn to make a story out of nothing but a word or sentence. Practice thinking quickly - [Popstar Dance Camp](https://vashon-maury.com/event/popstar-dance-camp/) - Popstar Dance Camp Ages: 7-11 Mon-Fri, July 21-25 | 1:00-3:00pm Tuition: $220 (Materials included) Location: Downstairs Studio Instructors: Elouise Lawrence and Vadne White Get ready to shine in this exhilarating camp that’s “Taylor”-made for aspiring popstars, offering a dazzling mix of chart-topping dance moves, popstar styling, and “Swifty” accessory crafts. No previous dance experience is - [Summer Arts Fest Opening #2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/summer-arts-fest-opening-2/) - A new round and more fabulous art at the 8th annual Vashon Summer Arts Fest (SAF) Summer Arts Fest offers a vibrant glimpse into the island’s thriving creative community. Visitors and local art lovers alike can explore a diverse collection of mediums and styles—from first-time exhibitors to seasoned professionals, all of whom call Vashon home. - [10-day Advanced Dance Intensive](https://vashon-maury.com/event/10-day-advanced-dance-intensive-2/) - 10-day Advanced Dance Intensive* Ages: 13+ Mon-Fri, Aug 18-29 | 10:00am-3:15pm Tuition: $1,000 (Materials included) Location: Blue Heron Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vadne White, DaeZhane Day & Alumni Guest Instructors Join us for an intensive 10-days of Advanced Dance, hosted by Vadne White and DaeZhane Day, alongside VCD Alumni as guest teachers! This immersive program is - [Theatrical Treasure Hunt](https://vashon-maury.com/event/theatrical-treasure-hunt/) - Theatrical Treasure Hunt Ages: 5-7 Mon-Fri, July 21-25 | 10 am-2 pm Tuition: $360 (includes $20 materials fee) Instructor: Jimena Lloreda Location: Blue Heron Backyard Go on a different adventure each day while learning a bit of Spanish language in this bilingual camp. Make treasure maps, imagine stories and characters, play theatre games and search - [Creative Characters Camp](https://vashon-maury.com/event/creative-characters-camp/) - Creative Characters Camp Ages: 6-9 | Monday-Friday, July 28-Aug 1 | 10 am-2 pm Tuition: $365 (includes $25 materials fee) Instructor: Jimena Lloreda Location: Blue Heron Gallery Create wild characters and take them on amazing adventures, all while learning a bit of Spanish in this bilingual camp. Play theatre games as your character; make a - [Teen Songwriting Intensive](https://vashon-maury.com/event/teen-songwriting-intensive-2/) - Teen Songwriting Intensive Ages: 13-17 Tues-Fri, July 8-11 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm Tuition: $220 (includes $20 materials fee) Instructor: Máire Kennan Location: Greenroom Dive into the beauty and creativity of songwriting in this immersive camp! Explore songwriting development through listening and observation, intuition, games and spending time in nature. Learn about traditional song structure, crafting - [Vashon PianoFete- Day 3](https://vashon-maury.com/event/vashon-pianofete-day-3-2/) - July 12, 2025 | 7:30pm PIANOFÊTE FINALE CONCERT – A CINEMATIC FAREWELL Piano Solo –Konstantin Souhovetski Titanic James Horner (1953-2015) Arr. Konstantin Soukhovetski Piano Solo –Rexa Han Pirates of the Caribbean Bruns (1914-1983), Badelt (b. 1967) Zimmer (b. 1957), Zanelli (b. 1974) Arr. Rexa Han Piano Solo – Daria Kiseleva Schindler’s List John Williams (b. - [Musical Theatre: Mean Girls, Jr.](https://vashon-maury.com/event/musical-theatre-mean-girls-jr/) - Musical Theatre: Mean Girls, Jr. Ages: 11-18* Mon-Fri, July 14-25 |10 am-2 pm Performances: Fri, July 25, 7 pm & Sat, July 26, 2 pm Tuition: $670 (includes production fee)** Instructors: Marita Ericksen & Elise Ericksen Location: VCA Stage Join us for two weeks of musical theatre as we bring Mean Girls, Jr. to the VCA - [Vashon Vampire Village](https://vashon-maury.com/event/vashon-vampire-village/) - Vashon Vampire Village Ages: 8-12 Mon-Fri, July 14-18 | 10 am-3 pm Tuition: $465 (includes $40 materials fee) Instructor: Desiree McIntyre Location: Blue Heron Gallery & Backyard Spend a ghoulish week with us as we transform the Blue Heron into a vampire village, complete with an eerie backstory. Develop your vampire character, design a costume - [Intermediate Ballet Summer Intensive*](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-ballet-summer-intensive/) - Intermediate Ballet Summer Intensive* Ages: 11+ Mon-Fri, July 14-18 | 10am-3:15pm Tuition: $500 (Materials included) Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vadne White Our Intermediate 5-day intensive for pre-pointe and new point students includes a daily ballet technique class followed by classes of another genre including: jazz, modern, contemporary, lyrical, character, salsa, tango, and improvisation. Dance history, flexibility, - [Intermediate Tap](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-tap-2/) - Intermediate Tap Ages 12+ Thursdays: July 10-Aug 28 | 4:15-5:15pm Tuition: $155 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Building on a solid foundation of Tap rudiments, Miss Vanesa will take Intermediate students to the next level technically and artistically. Tap shoes required. For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at belle@vashoncenterforthearts.org or - [Intermediate Ballet | Thursday Session](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-ballet-thursday-session/) - Intermediate Ballet* Ages: 11-14 Tuesdays: July 8-Aug 26 | 3:15-4:15pm Tuition: $155 AND / OR Thursdays: July 10-Aug 28 | 5:15-6:15pm Tuition: $155 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructors: Vanesa Wylie & Madeline Morser Intermediate Ballet includes elements of pre-pointe training with intermediate combinations, stretches, turns, and jumps. *Instructor permission required. For questions or help with registrations, - [Adult Intermediate Ballet](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-intermediate-ballet/) - Adult Intermediate Ballet Ages: 13+ Thursdays: July 10-Aug 28 | 6:15-7:15pm Tuition: $155 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Our Adult Intermediate Ballet class is led by our long-time instructor and choreographer, Vanesa. Class focus is technique, choreography, and fun. Ballet experience recommended. For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at belle@vashoncenterforthearts.org - [American Tango & Cha Cha](https://vashon-maury.com/event/american-tango-cha-cha/) - American Tango & Cha Cha Thursdays: July 10-Aug 28 | 7:30-8:30pm Tuition: $155 Location: Blue Heron Education Center Instructor: Cristy Stone Explore the passion of American Tango alongside the playful energy of Cha Cha. You’ll learn the basic steps, rhythms, and styling of each dance. Suitable for beginners and for those looking to enhance their - [Vahon PianoFete- Day 2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/vahon-pianofete-day-2/) - July 10, 2025 | 7:30pm Two Pianos, Eight Hands–Vyacheslav Gryaznov, Rexa Han, Konstantin Soukhovetski, Daria Kiseleva “Vltava” from Má Vlast (My Fatherland) Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884) La mer, Op.28 Alexander Glazunov (1865-1936) Danse macabre, Op. 40 Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Arr. Vyacheslav Gryaznov (Intermission) The Planets, Op. 32 (Selected Movements) Gustav Theodore Holst (1874-1934) Arr. Vyacheslav Gryaznov - [Vashon PianoFete- Day 3](https://vashon-maury.com/event/vashon-pianofete-day-3/) - July 11, 2025 | 7:30pm PIANOS DANCING CHEEK TO CHEEK Piano Duos – Vyacheslav Gryaznov and Rexa Han Four Seasons in Buenos Aires Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) Arr. Vyacheslav Gryaznov “Libertango” Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) Arr. Vyacheslav Gryaznov Suite No. 2 from Daphnis et Chloe Maurice Ravel (1875-1935) Arr. Vyacheslav Gryaznov $42 General | $36 - [Vashon PianoFete- Day 3](https://vashon-maury.com/event/vashon-pianofete-day-3-3/) - July 12, 2025 | 7:30pm PIANOFÊTE FINALE CONCERT – A CINEMATIC FAREWELL Piano Solo –Konstantin Souhovetski Titanic James Horner (1953-2015) Arr. Konstantin Soukhovetski Piano Solo –Rexa Han Pirates of the Caribbean Bruns (1914-1983), Badelt (b. 1967) Zimmer (b. 1957), Zanelli (b. 1974) Arr. Rexa Han Piano Solo – Daria Kiseleva Schindler’s List John Williams (b. - [Beginning Ballet for Adults (Summer Session)](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-ballet-for-adults-summer-session/) - Beginning Ballet for Adults (Summer Session) Ages: 13+ Wednesdays: July 9-Aug 27 | 6:15-7:30pm Tuition: $190 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Madeline Morser If it has been a while since your last Ballet class, you know the basics, or you have dance experience in other styles, this is the class for you: a fun and traditional ballet - [Adult Contemporary Dance (Summer Session)](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-contemporary-dance-summer-session/) - Adult Contemporary Dance (Summer Session) Ages: 13+ Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 27 | 7:30-8:45 pm Tuition per session: $190 Instructor: Madeline Morser Location: Upstairs Studio Having trained and performed on both coasts, Madeline’s unique style of Contemporary Dance incorporates the powerful and striking lines of Classical Modern, mixed with the intricate timing, inversions, and floor work - [Vashon PianoFete-Day 1](https://vashon-maury.com/event/vashon-pianofete-day-1/) - July 9, 2025 | 7:30pm Two Pianos, Eight Hands–Vyacheslav Gryaznov, Rexa Han, Konstantin Soukhovetski, Daria Kiseleva Ruslan and Ludmila (Overture) Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857) Arr. Vyacheslav Gryaznov Piano Duo Suite No. 1 Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) (Intermission) Piano Duo Suite No. 2 Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) $42 General | $36 Senior | Youth FREE All ticket sales are - [Advanced Intermediate Ballet (Wednesday Summer Session)](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-intermediate-ballet-wednesday-summer-session/) - Advanced Intermediate Ballet* Ages 12-Adult Mondays: July 7-Aug 25 | 5:15-6:45pm Tuition: $230 AND / OR Wednesdays: July 9-Aug 27 | 10:00-11:30am Tuition: $230 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vadne White and guest teachers Advanced Intermediate Ballet focuses on pre-pointe and beginning pointe work, intricate petit allegro and turning combinations, dynamic grand allegro, and flexibility. *Instructor permission - [Blue Heron Dance Company Class | Wednesday Session](https://vashon-maury.com/event/blue-heron-dance-company-class-wednesday-session/) - Blue Heron Dance Company Class* Mondays: July 7-Aug 25 | 5:15-6:45pm Tuition: $230 AND/OR Wednesdays: July 9-Aug 27 | 10:00-11:30am Tuition: $230 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vadne White and guest teachers Students at this level are trained in intermediate to advanced pointe work, controlled adage, adept petit allegro, as well as advanced combinations, turns, and jumps. - [Beginning Intermediate Ballet | Wednesday Session](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-intermediate-ballet-wednesday-session/) - Beginning Intermediate Ballet Ages: 8-11 Mondays: July 7-Aug 25 | 5:15-6:15pm Tuition: $155 AND / OR Wednesdays: July 9-Aug 27 | 5:15-6:15pm Tuition: $155 Location: Blue Heron Dance Studios Instructors: Vanesa Wylie & Madeline Morser Students will warm-up at the barre, which is followed by center work where steps are strung together in combinations. Technique - [Intermediate Ballet | Tuesday Session](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-ballet-tuesday-session/) - Intermediate Ballet* Ages: 11-14 Tuesdays: July 8-Aug 26 | 3:15-4:15pm Tuition: $155 AND / OR Thursdays: July 10-Aug 28 | 5:15-6:15pm Tuition: $155 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructors: Vanesa Wylie & Madeline Morser Intermediate Ballet includes elements of pre-pointe training with intermediate combinations, stretches, turns, and jumps. *Instructor permission required. For questions or help with registrations, - [Intermediate Contemporary & Lyrical](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-contemporary-lyrical-2/) - Intermediate Contemporary & Lyrical* Tuesdays: July 8-Aug 26 | 4:15-5:15pm Tuition: $155 Instructor: Madeline Morser Location: Upstairs Studio A combination class of Contemporary and Lyrical techniques and phrase-work, class will train Intermediate-level students in Lyrical timing and expression, floor-work, and Contemporary movement. Following a center warm up focused on building upper body strength, floor fluidity, - [Advanced Lyrical](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-lyrical-2/) - Advanced Lyrical* Tuesdays: July 8-Aug 26 | 5:15-6:45pm Tuition: $230 Instructor: Madeline Morser Location: Upstairs Studio Hone your fluidity, expression, and grace in Advanced Lyrical! Lyrical dance is most often defined as a combination of ballet and jazz techniques, with emphasis on graceful, fluid motions that often mirror the lyrics or theme of the music. - [Advanced Contemporary](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-contemporary-2/) - Advanced Contemporary* Tuesdays: July 8-Aug 26 | 6:45-8:30pm Tuition: $270 Instructor: Madeline Morser Location: Upstairs Studio Advanced Contemporary includes a full body warm up with combos standing, upside-down, and on the ground followed by phrase work and some feel-good across the floor progressions. Let’s have a blast with our favorite music while taking apart and - [Teen & Adult Modern Dance](https://vashon-maury.com/event/teen-adult-modern-dance/) - Teen & Adult Modern Dance Mondays: July 7-Aug 25 | 6:45-8:15pm Tuition: $230 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Explore the Modern Dance styles of Graham, Cunningham, Limon and other greats of this genre with our fun and experienced instructor, Vanesa Wylie. For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at belle@vashoncenterforthearts.org or - [Blue Heron Dance Company Class | Monday Session](https://vashon-maury.com/event/blue-heron-dance-company-class-monday-session/) - Blue Heron Dance Company Class* Mondays: July 7-Aug 25 | 5:15-6:45pm Tuition: $230 AND/OR Wednesdays: July 9-Aug 27 | 10:00-11:30am Tuition: $230 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vadne White and guest teachers Students at this level are trained in intermediate to advanced pointe work, controlled adage, adept petit allegro, as well as advanced combinations, turns, and - [Advanced Intermediate Ballet | Monday Session](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-intermediate-ballet-monday-session/) - Advanced Intermediate Ballet* Ages 12-Adult Mondays: July 7-Aug 25 | 5:15-6:45pm? Tuition: $230 AND / OR Wednesdays: July 9-Aug 27 | 10:00-11:30am ? ? Tuition: $230 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vadne White and guest teachers Advanced Intermediate Ballet focuses on pre-pointe and beginning pointe work, intricate petit allegro and turning combinations, dynamic grand allegro, and flexibility. *Instructor - [Beginning Intermediate Ballet | Monday Session](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-intermediate-ballet-monday-session/) - Beginning Intermediate Ballet Ages: 8-11 Mondays: July 7-Aug 25 | 5:15-6:15pm Tuition: $155 AND / OR Wednesdays: July 9-Aug 27 | 5:15-6:15pm Tuition: $155 Location: Blue Heron Dance Studios Instructors: Vanesa Wylie & Madeline Morser Students will warm-up at the barre, which is followed by center work where steps are strung together in combinations. Technique - [Intermediate Modern and Choreography](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-modern-and-choreography-2/) - Intermediate Modern and Choreography* Mondays: July 7-Aug 25 | 4:15-5:15pm Tuition: $155 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Miss Vanesa teaches the beginning-intermediate and intermediate students the movements that are the foundation for classical modern dance and helps students develop their creative voice. Contractions, spirals, basic floor work, and the concepts of Modern dance (space, - [Dance Around the World Tap Camp](https://vashon-maury.com/event/dance-around-the-world-tap-camp/) - Dance Around the World Tap Camp Ages: 7-11 Mon-Fri, July 7-11 | 12:30-3:30pm Tuition: $315 (Materials included) Location: Downstairs Studio Instructor: Gabriel Dawson Your travel guide, Gabriel, will take you on a whirlwind tour without leaving the island! With your Tap shoes, you’ll experience the many rhythms found in our vast musical world. You may - [Candyland Dance Camp](https://vashon-maury.com/event/candyland-dance-camp/) - Candyland Dance Camp Ages: 3-5 Mon-Fri, July 7-11 | 10:30am-12:30pm Tuition: $220 (Materials included) Location: Downstairs Studio Instructor: Elise Ericksen Step into a sweet and sparkling world at Candyland Dance Camp! This fun-filled camp is perfect for young dancers who love to move and create. Each day, dancers will explore exciting choreography and dance activities - [Young Songwriter Camp ](https://vashon-maury.com/event/young-songwriter-camp/) - Young Songwriter Camp Ages: 7-12 Mon-Thurs, July 7-10 | 10 am-3 pm Tuition: $360 (includes $20 materials fee) Instructor: Havilah Rand Location: Blue Heron Gallery & Back Yard Fire up your creativity to write and record songs! Find inspiration for songs and lyrics through theatre games, word and picture collaging, listening sessions, journaling and outdoor - [Landscape, Composition & Light: Plein Air Oil Painting](https://vashon-maury.com/event/landscape-composition-light-plein-air-oil-painting/) - Landscape, Composition & Light: Plein Air Oil Painting Ages: 16-Adult Saturday & Sunday, July 5th & 6th | 10 am-4 pm Tuition: $225 Instructor: Steffon Moody Location: Point Robinson Learn to draw and paint landscapes from one of Vashon’s most talented artists. Each day will include demonstrations and drawing/painting exercises. Students will paint a large - [Teen Songwriting Intensive](https://vashon-maury.com/event/teen-songwriting-intensive/) - Teen Songwriting Intensive Ages: 13-17 Mon-Fri, July 7-11 | 10:30 am-2:30 pm Tuition: $360 (includes $20 materials fee) Instructor: Máire Kennan Location: Greenroom Dive into the beauty and creativity of songwriting in this immersive camp! Explore songwriting development through listening and observation, intuition, games and spending time in nature. Learn about traditional song structure, crafting - [Block Print Party!](https://vashon-maury.com/event/block-print-party/) - Block Print Party! Ages: 9-14 Mon-Thurs, June 30-July 3 | 10:30 am-2:30 pm Tuition: $320 (includes $45 materials fee) Instructors: Ellen Parker and Megan Minier Location: Blue Heron Gallery Potatoes aren’t just for eating and linoleum is not just for flooring! Join us to explore different printmaking techniques and print every day. Carve potatoes and - [Summer Arts Fest Opening #1](https://vashon-maury.com/event/summer-arts-fest-opening-1/) - The 8th annual Vashon Summer Arts Fest (SAF) returns to Vashon Center for the Arts this year, running from July 3 through August 31, 2025. Spanning nine weeks, the festival showcases an exciting range of work by Vashon artists. Summer Arts Fest offers a vibrant glimpse into the island’s thriving creative community. Visitors and local - [Magical Creatures Clay Camp](https://vashon-maury.com/event/magical-creatures-clay-camp/) - Magical Creatures Clay Camp Ages: 7-10 Mon-Thurs, June 30-July 3 | 10 am-2:30 pm Tuition: $340 (includes $30 materials fee) Instructor: Alisara Martin Location: Blue Heron Backyard Join us for a week of sculpting magic as we bring mythical creatures to life with kiln-fired earthenware, colorful polymer clay, and versatile air-dry clay! Design and create - [Alchemy Tap Project](https://vashon-maury.com/event/alchemy-tap-project/) - Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 7:30pm Modern tap dance is taken to a whole new level by Alchemy Tap Project. ATP was founded on the principles of experimentation, entertainment, and excellence, and this energetic and tightly choreographed group delivers all that and more. ATP will blow away any old-fashioned preconceptions about what tap is and - [Vashon Garden Tour 2025](https://vashon-maury.com/event/vashon-garden-tour-2025/) - June 21 AND June 22, 10am-5pm both days TICKETS GOOD FOR BOTH DAYS The Vashon Garden Tour is an annual fundraising event for VCA, proudly presented by Windermere Vashon and Beth de Groen. Get your tickets early for this time-honored event that will take place over 2 days in June. Come ready to roam the - [An Evening With Cowboy Junkies- Celebrating 40 Years](https://vashon-maury.com/event/an-evening-with-cowboy-junkies-celebrating-40-years/) - Friday, June 27, 2025 | 7:30pm THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT! VCA is proud to welcome back Cowboy Junkies-Celebrating 40 Years! Cowboy Junkies will be performing a career-spanning show from The Trinity Session to their recent album, Such Ferocious Beauty! Unlike most long-lasting groups, Cowboy Junkies have never had a break-up or taken a sanity-saving - [Vashon PianoFete-Day 1](https://vashon-maury.com/event/vashon-pianofete-day-1-2/) - July 9, 2025 | 7:30pm Two Pianos, Eight Hands–Vyacheslav Gryaznov, Rexa Han, Konstantin Soukhovetski, Daria Kiseleva Ruslan and Ludmila (Overture) Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857) Arr. Vyacheslav Gryaznov Piano Duo Suite No. 1 Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) (Intermission) Piano Duo Suite No. 2 Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) $42 General | $36 Senior | Youth FREE All ticket sales are - [Adult Contemporary Dance (Summer Session)](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-contemporary-dance-summer-session-2/) - Adult Contemporary Dance (Summer Session) Ages: 13+ Wednesdays, July 9-Aug 27 | 7:30-8:45 pm Tuition per session: $190 Instructor: Madeline Morser Location: Upstairs Studio Having trained and performed on both coasts, Madeline’s unique style of Contemporary Dance incorporates the powerful and striking lines of Classical Modern, mixed with the intricate timing, inversions, and floor work - [Beginning Intermediate Ballet | Wednesday Session](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-intermediate-ballet-wednesday-session-2/) - Beginning Intermediate Ballet Ages: 8-11 Mondays: July 7-Aug 25 | 5:15-6:15pm Tuition: $155 AND / OR Wednesdays: July 9-Aug 27 | 5:15-6:15pm Tuition: $155 Location: Blue Heron Dance Studios Instructors: Vanesa Wylie & Madeline Morser Students will warm-up at the barre, which is followed by center work where steps are strung together in combinations. Technique - [Beginning Ballet for Adults (Summer Session)](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-ballet-for-adults-summer-session-2/) - Beginning Ballet for Adults (Summer Session) Ages: 13+ Wednesdays: July 9-Aug 27 | 6:15-7:30pm Tuition: $190 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Madeline Morser If it has been a while since your last Ballet class, you know the basics, or you have dance experience in other styles, this is the class for you: a fun and traditional ballet - [Blue Heron Dance Company Class | Wednesday Session](https://vashon-maury.com/event/blue-heron-dance-company-class-wednesday-session-2/) - Blue Heron Dance Company Class* Mondays: July 7-Aug 25 | 5:15-6:45pm Tuition: $230 AND/OR Wednesdays: July 9-Aug 27 | 10:00-11:30am Tuition: $230 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vadne White and guest teachers Students at this level are trained in intermediate to advanced pointe work, controlled adage, adept petit allegro, as well as advanced combinations, turns, and jumps. - [Advanced Intermediate Ballet (Wednesday Summer Session)](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-intermediate-ballet-wednesday-summer-session-2/) - Advanced Intermediate Ballet* Ages 12-Adult Mondays: July 7-Aug 25 | 5:15-6:45pm Tuition: $230 AND / OR Wednesdays: July 9-Aug 27 | 10:00-11:30am Tuition: $230 Location: Upstairs Studio Instructor: Vadne White and guest teachers Advanced Intermediate Ballet focuses on pre-pointe and beginning pointe work, intricate petit allegro and turning combinations, dynamic grand allegro, and flexibility. *Instructor permission - [WA: (25-052) Working Equitation Island Style VII](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wa-25-052-working-equitation-island-style-vii/) - License#(s): 25-052 Show Name(s): Working Equitation Island Style VII Show Date(s): 6/14/2025-6/15/2025 Location: Paradise Ridge Equestrian Park Judge: Kim Roe TD: Sarah Pinney Gate Steward: Marie Bradley Show Manager: Gina Jacobs - [WA: (25-110) Working Equitation Island Style #2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wa-25-110-working-equitation-island-style-2/) - License#(s): 25-110 Show Name(s): Working Equitation Island Style #2 Show Date(s): 6/15/2025 Location: Paradise Ridge Equestrian Park, Vashon, WA Judge: Kim Roe “R” TD: Sarah Pinney Gate Steward: Marie Bradley Show Manager: Gina Jacobs - [STANCE | Forever Here, Forever Queer](https://vashon-maury.com/event/stance-forever-here-forever-queer/) - Friday, June 13, 2025 | 7:30pm The Seattle Trans and Nonbinary Choral Ensemble (STANCE) is proud to present our Spring 2025 Pride concert titled “Forever Here, Forever Queer”. This concert will feature the works of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC composers and will highlight the history of queer music and resistance from across the musical ages. Your - [Scot Zeller's H@PPY F@GGⓍT: A Queer Love Letter from a Member of GenX](https://vashon-maury.com/event/scot-zellers-hppy-fggⓧt-a-queer-love-letter-from-a-member-of-genx/) - Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 7:30pm Vashon Center for the Arts and Vashon Repertory Theatre celebrate Pride month with a one-night-only presentation of the critically acclaimed one-man show by Scot Zeller, H@PPY F@GGⓍT—A Queer Love Letter from a Member of Generation-X. This autobiographical solo show takes the audience through a journey that is uplifting, heartbreaking, - [Suzuki Violin Lessons | 45 Minutes](https://vashon-maury.com/event/suzuki-violin-lessons-45-minutes/) - Suzuki Violin Lessons 45 Minutes (level 4 book and up): $930 18 weekly lessons, Feb 3-June 20 (skip school breaks) | Contact Gaye to schedule Instructor: Gaye Detzer Location: Blue Heron Classroom The Suzuki approach is based on the philosophy that young children learn music just as they learn to speak their native language – - [Creative Movement ](https://vashon-maury.com/event/creative-movement/) - Creative Movement Ages: 3-4 Mondays: Feb 3-Jun 9 (skip Feb 17, Mar 31, May 5, May 26) | 3:15-4:00 pm Tuition: $295* Dress Rehearsal: Jun 5 Performances: Jun 6 & 7 at 7:00 and Jun 7 & 8 at 2:00 Instructor: Elise Ericksen Location: Downstairs Studio A fun-filled introduction into the world of dance where - [Running Start Class: Conditioning and Special Topics for Advanced Dancers](https://vashon-maury.com/event/running-start-class-conditioning-and-special-topics-for-advanced-dancers/) - Running Start Class: Conditioning and Special Topics for Advanced Dancers Mondays & Wednesdays: Feb 3-Jun 11 (skip Feb 17 & 19, Mar 31, Apr 2, May 26 & 28, Jun 4) | 11:45-12:45 pm Tuition: $475 Instructor: Vadne White Location: Upstairs Studio For Running Start and Family Link students dedicated to pursuing dance at the - [Beginning Ballet](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-ballet/) - Beginning Ballet Ages: 7-8 Mondays: Feb 3-Jun 9 (skip Feb 17, Mar 31, May 26) | 4:15-5:15 pm Tuition: $385* Dress Rehearsal: Jun 5 Performances: Jun 6 & 7 at 7:00 and Jun 7 & 8 at 2:00 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Upstairs Studio Building on the skills learned in Second Steps, students continue their - [First Steps Ballet & Tap](https://vashon-maury.com/event/first-steps-ballet-tap/) - First Steps Ballet & Tap Ages: 4-6 Mondays: Feb 3-Jun 9 (skip Feb 17, Mar 31, May 5, May 26) | 4:15-5:15 pm Dress Rehearsal: Jun 5 Performances: Jun 6 & 7 at 7:00 and Jun 7 & 8 at 2:00 Tuition: $365* Instructor: Elise Ericksen Location: Downstairs Studio The fundamentals of both Ballet and - [Advanced Jazz](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-jazz/) - Advanced Jazz** Mondays: Feb 3-Jun 9 (skip Feb 17, Mar 31, May 26) | 5:15-6:15 pm Tuition: $385* Technical Rehearsals: Mar 11 & 12 and Jun 3 & 4 Dress Rehearsals: Mar 13 and Jun 5 Original Works Performances: Mar 14 & 15 at 7:00 and Mar 15 at 2:00 Spring Concert Performances: Jun 6 - [Intermediate Ballet](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-ballet/) - Intermediate Ballet* Ages 10-13 Mondays and Tuesdays: Feb 3-Jun 10 (skip Feb 17 & 18, Mar 31, Apr 1, May 26) | 5:15-6:15 pm Tuition: $625 Instructor: Vadne White & Vanesa Wylie Location: Blue Heron Dance Studios Intermediate Ballet meets Mondays & Tuesdays, and combines elements of pre-pointe with intermediate combinations, stretches, turns, and jumps. Twice - [Intermediate Modern and Choreography](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-modern-and-choreography/) - Intermediate Modern and Choreography** Monday: Feb 3-Jun 9 (skip Feb 17, Mar 31, May 26) | 6:15-7:15 pm Tuition: $385* Technical Rehearsals: Mar 11 & 12 and Jun 3 & 4 Dress Rehearsals: Mar 13 and Jun 5 Original Works Performances: Mar 14 & 15 at 7:00 and Mar 15 at 2:00 Spring Concert Performances: Jun - [Blue Heron Dance Company Class](https://vashon-maury.com/event/blue-heron-dance-company-class/) - Blue Heron Dance Company Class** Mondays: Feb 3-Jun 9 (skip Feb 17, Mar 31, May 26) | 6:15-7:45 pm -and- Wednesdays: Feb 5-Jun 11 (Feb 19, Apr 2) | 5:15-6:45 pm Tuition: $940 Instructors: Vadne White Location: Upstairs Studio Our Company class trains in advanced pointe work, controlled adage, adept petit allegro, as well as - [Intermediate Contemporary & Lyrical](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-contemporary-lyrical/) - Intermediate Contemporary & Lyrical** Tuesdays: Feb 4-Jun 10 (skip Feb 18, Apr 1) | 4:00-5:15 pm Tuition: $485* Technical Rehearsals: Mar 11 & 12 and Jun 3 & 4 Dress Rehearsals: Mar 13 and Jun 5 Original Works Performances: Mar 14 & 15 at 7:00 and Mar 15 at 2:00 Spring Concert Performances: Jun 6 & - [Adult Tap ](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-tap/) - Adult Tap Ages: 13+ Session 1: Mondays, Feb 3-Apr 7 (skip Feb 17, Mar 10, Mar 31) | 7:30-8:30 pm Session 2: Mondays, Apr 14-Jun 9 (skip May 26, Jun 2) | 7:30-8:30 pm Tuition per session: $135 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Have a blast with Vanesa as she takes you through tap - [Second Steps Ballet & Tap ](https://vashon-maury.com/event/second-steps-ballet-tap/) - Second Steps Ballet & Tap Ages: 6-7 Tuesdays: Feb 4-Jun 10 (skip Feb 18, Apr 1) | 4:15-5:15 pm Dress Rehearsal: Jun 5 Performances: Jun 6 & 7 at 7:00 and Jun 7 & 8 at 2:00 Tuition: $400* Instructor: Vadne White Location: Downstairs Studio Miss Vadne makes it fun to learn basic ballet and - [Advanced Lyrical](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-lyrical/) - Advanced Lyrical** Tuesdays: Feb 4-Jun 10 (skip Feb 18, Apr 1) | 5:15-6:45 pm Tuition: $565* Technical Rehearsals: Mar 11 & 12 and Jun 3 & 4 Dress Rehearsals: Mar 13 and Jun 5 Original Works Performances: Mar 14 & 15 at 7:00 and Mar 15 at 2:00 Spring Concert Performances: Jun 6 & 7 at - [Advanced Contemporary](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-contemporary/) - Advanced Contemporary** Tuesdays: Feb 4-Jun 10 (skip Feb 18, Apr 1) | 6:45-8:30 pm Tuition: $645* Technical Rehearsals: Mar 11 & 12 and Jun 3 & 4 Dress Rehearsals: Mar 13 and Jun 5 Original Works Performances: Mar 14 & 15 at 7:00 and Mar 15 at 2:00 Spring Concert Performances: Jun 6 & 7 at - [Beginning Tap](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-tap/) - Beginning Tap Ages: 7-11 Wednesdays, Feb 5-Jun 11 (skip Feb 19, Apr 2) | 4:15-5:15 pm Tuition: $400* Dress Rehearsal: Jun 5 Performances: Jun 6 & 7 at 7:00 and Jun 7 & 8 at 2:00 Instructor: Vadne White Location: Downstairs Studio Trying on tap shoes for the first time or graduating from our tap/ballet - [Beginning Intermediate Ballet](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-intermediate-ballet/) - Beginning Intermediate Ballet Ages: 8-11 Wednesdays & Fridays, Feb 5-Jun 13 (skip Feb 19 & 21, Apr 2 & 4) | 4:15-5:15 pm Tuition: $645 Instructors: Madeline Morser, Elise Erickson & Cristy Stone Location: Upstairs Studio At this level, students train twice weekly for skill acquisition and injury prevention. Dancers will be introduced to turns, - [Advanced Intermediate Ballet and Pointe](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-intermediate-ballet-and-pointe/) - Advanced Intermediate Ballet and Pointe* Wednesdays: Feb 5-Jun 11 (skip Feb 19, Apr 2) | 5:15-6:30 pm -and- Thursdays: Feb 6-Jun 12 (skip Feb 20, Apr 3) | 4:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $725 Instructor: Vadne White Location: Upstairs Studio Our Advanced Intermediate class meets Wednesdays & Thursdays, and combines elements of beginning pointe, as well as - [Suzuki Violin Lessons | 15 Minutes](https://vashon-maury.com/event/suzuki-violin-lessons-15-minutes/) - Suzuki Violin Lessons 15 Minutes (ages 7 and under): $345 18 weekly lessons, Feb 3-June 20 (skip school breaks) | Contact Gaye to schedule Instructor: Gaye Detzer Location: Blue Heron Classroom The Suzuki approach is based on the philosophy that young children learn music just as they learn to speak their native language – through - [Beginning Intermediate Modern and Choreography](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-intermediate-modern-and-choreography/) - Beginning Intermediate Modern and Choreography** Ages 8-11 Thursdays: Feb 6-Jun 12 (skip Feb 20, Apr 3) | 5:30-6:30 pm Tuition: $400* Technical Rehearsals: Mar 11 & 12 and Jun 3 & 4 Dress Rehearsals: Mar 13 and Jun 5 Original Works Performances: Mar 14 & 15 at 7:00 and Mar 15 at 2:00 Spring Concert Performances: - [Beginning Intermediate Tap](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-intermediate-tap/) - Beginning Intermediate Tap** Ages 10-12 Thursdays: Feb 6-Jun 12 (skip Feb 20, Apr 3) | 4:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $400* Tech Rehearsal: Jun 3 or 4 Dress Rehearsal: Jun 5 Performances: Jun 6 & 7 at 7:00 and Jun 7 & 8 at 2:00 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Miss Vanesa will help students expand - [Pre-professional Pointe and Variations](https://vashon-maury.com/event/pre-professional-pointe-and-variations/) - Pre-professional Pointe and Variations** Thursdays: Feb 6-Jun 12 (skip Feb 20, Apr 3, May 29, Jun 5) | 3:30-4:30 pm Tuition: $285 Instructor: Vadne White Location: Upstairs Studio Learn the pointe variations from classical ballets that are often used for auditions: Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Le Corsaire, Cinderella, Giselle and so many more! For advanced - [Intermediate Tap](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-tap/) - Intermediate Tap** Ages 12+ Thursdays: Feb 6-Jun 12 (skip Feb 20, Apr 3) | 3:30-4:30 pm Tuition: $400* Tech Rehearsal: Jun 3 or 4 Dress Rehearsal: Jun 5 Performances: Jun 6 & 7 at 7:00 and Jun 7 & 8 at 2:00 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Building on a solid foundation of Tap - [Adult Contemporary](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-contemporary/) - Adult Contemporary Ages: 13+ Session 1: Wednesdays, Feb 5-Apr 9 (skip Feb 19, Mar 12, Apr 2) | 7:15-8:45 pm Session 2: Wednesdays, Apr 23-Jun 11 (skip Jun 4) | 7:15-8:45 pm Tuition per session: $200 Instructor: Madeline Morser Location: Downstairs Studio Having trained and performed on both coasts, Madeline’s unique style of Contemporary - [Suzuki Violin Lessons | 30 Minutes](https://vashon-maury.com/event/suzuki-violin-lessons-30-minutes/) - Suzuki Violin Lessons 30 Minutes (ages 8 and up): $660 18 weekly lessons, Feb 3-June 20 (skip school breaks) | Contact Gaye to schedule Instructor: Gaye Detzer Location: Blue Heron Classroom The Suzuki approach is based on the philosophy that young children learn music just as they learn to speak their native language – through - [Intermediate Jazz](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-jazz/) - Intermediate Jazz** Thursdays: Feb 6-Jun 12 (skip Feb 20, Apr 3) | 6:30-7:30 pm Tuition: $400* Technical Rehearsals: Mar 11 & 12 and Jun 3 & 4 Dress Rehearsals: Mar 13 and Jun 5 Original Works Performances: Mar 14 & 15 at 7:00 and Mar 15 at 2:00 Spring Concert Performances: Jun 6 & 7 - [Adult Intermediate Ballet (Thursdays)  ](https://vashon-maury.com/event/adult-intermediate-ballet-thursdays/) - Adult Intermediate Ballet (Thursdays) Ages: 13+ Session 1: Thursdays, Feb 6-Apr 10 (skip Feb 20, Apr 3) | 6:30-7:30 pm Session 2: Thursdays, Apr 17-Jun 12 (skip Jun 5) | 6:30-7:30 pm Tuition per Session: $150 Instructor: Kathleen Bonner Location: Upstairs Studio For the experienced dancer, Miss Kathy hosts a technical barre followed by fun - [Beginning Ballet for Adults](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-ballet-for-adults-2/) - Beginning Ballet for Adults (Session 2) Ages: 13+ *Session 2: Wednesdays, Apr 23-Jun 11 (skip Jun 4) | 6:15-7:15 pm Tuition per session: $135 Instructor: Madeline Morser Location: Downstairs Studio Want to try ballet? Take our Beginning Ballet class to learn the fundamentals from one of our graduates and professional performers, Madeline Morser. Class will - [Advanced Modern](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-modern/) - Advanced Modern** Thursdays: Feb 6-Jun 12 (skip Feb 20, Apr 3) | 7:30-9:00 pm Tuition: $565* Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Upstairs Studio Expanding on the skills developed in Intermediate Modern and Advanced Ballet, students will explore expression through movement and improvisation that relies on sound technique and strength.?Placement in this class requires instructor permission and - [WA: (25-110) Working Equitation Island Style #2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wa-25-110-working-equitation-island-style-2-2/) - License#(s): 25-110 Show Name(s): Working Equitation Island Style #2 Show Date(s): 6/15/2025 Location: Paradise Ridge Equestrian Park, Vashon, WA Judge: Kim Roe “R” TD: Sarah Pinney Gate Steward: Marie Bradley Show Manager: Gina Jacobs - [WA: (25-052) Working Equitation Island Style VII](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wa-25-052-working-equitation-island-style-vii-2/) - License#(s): 25-052 Show Name(s): Working Equitation Island Style VII Show Date(s): 6/14/2025-6/15/2025 Location: Paradise Ridge Equestrian Park Judge: Kim Roe TD: Sarah Pinney Gate Steward: Marie Bradley Show Manager: Gina Jacobs - [2025 Spring Dance Concert: Apollo & The Muses](https://vashon-maury.com/event/2025-spring-dance-concert-apollo-the-muses/) - Four Shows! Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 7pm Friday, June 6, 2025 | 7pm Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 2pm *sensory friendly Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 2pm The​ Blue Heron Dance Company and the students of VCA’s Center for Dance will transport you through time to Ancient Greece with Apollo & the Muses. The City of Delphi has - [Blue Heron Dance Company Rehearsal](https://vashon-maury.com/event/blue-heron-dance-company-rehearsal/) - Blue Heron Dance Company Rehearsal Mondays: Feb 3-Jun 2 (skip Feb 17, Mar 31, May 26) | 7:45-8:30 pm -and- Wednesdays: Feb 5-Jun 4 (Feb 19, Apr 2) | 6:45-8:30 pm Technical Rehearsal: Jun 3 and 4 Dress Rehearsal: Jun 5 Performances: Jun 6 & 7 at 7:00 and Jun 7 & 8 at 2:00 - [Beginning Intermediate Ballet Spring Concert Rehearsal](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-intermediate-ballet-spring-concert-rehearsal/) - Beginning Intermediate Ballet Spring Concert Rehearsal Wednesdays, Feb 5-May 28 | 5:15-6:15 pm Technical Rehearsal: Jun 3 or 4 Dress Rehearsal: Jun 5 Performances: Jun 6 & 7 at 7:00 and Jun 7 & 8 at 2:00 Tuition: $280* Instructor: Madeline Morser & Cristy Stone Location: Downstairs Studio Students will work with Miss Madeline to learn - [Advanced Intermediate Ballet Spring Concert Rehearsal](https://vashon-maury.com/event/advanced-intermediate-ballet-spring-concert-rehearsal/) - Advanced Intermediate Ballet Spring Concert Rehearsal Thursdays: Feb 6-May 29 (skip Feb 20, Apr 3) | 5:30-6:30 pm Technical Rehearsal: Jun 3 and 4 Dress Rehearsal: Jun 5 Performances: Jun 6 & 7 at 7:00 and Jun 7 & 8 at 2:00 Tuition: $280* Instructor: Vadne White Location: Upstairs Studio Students will work with the - [Intermediate Ballet Spring Concert Rehearsal](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intermediate-ballet-spring-concert-rehearsal/) - Intermediate Ballet Spring Concert Rehearsal Tuesdays, Feb 4-May 27 | 6:15-7:30 pm Technical Rehearsal: Jun 3 or 4 Dress Rehearsal: Jun 5 Performances: Jun 6 & 7 at 7:00 and Jun 7 & 8 at 2:00 Tuition: $280* Instructor: Vadne White Location: Downstairs Studio Students will work with the Director of Dance, Miss Vadne, to - [WA: (25-023) (25-025) Spring into WE #1 & #2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wa-25-023-25-025-spring-into-we-1-2/) - Judge: Cari Schwartz, “R” - [WA: (25-067) & (25-068) May Flowers WE Show #1 & #2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wa-25-067-25-068-may-flowers-we-show-1-2/) - License#(s): 25-067 Show Name(s): May Flowers WE Show #1 Show Date(s): 5/2/2025 – 5/4/2025 Location: Appleatchee Riders Association, Wenatchee, WA Judge: Amy Star TD: Sarah McColm Gate Steward: Gillian O’Bryan Show Manager: Katie Garrett License#(s): 25-068 Show Name(s): May Flowers WE Show #2 Show Date(s): 5/2/2025 – 5/4/2025 Location: Appleatchee Riders Association, Wenatchee, WA Judge: Amy Star TD: Sarah McColm Gate Steward: Gillian O’Bryan Show Manager: Katie Garrett - [Beginning Ballet for Adults](https://vashon-maury.com/event/beginning-ballet-for-adults/) - Beginning Ballet for Adults (Session 1) Ages: 13+ *Session 1: Wednesdays, Feb 5-Apr 9 (skip Feb 19, Mar 12, Apr 2) | 6:15-7:15 pm Tuition per session: $135 Instructor: Madeline Morser Location: Downstairs Studio Want to try ballet? Take our Beginning Ballet class to learn the fundamentals from one of our graduates and professional performers, - [WA: (25-065) & (25-066) April Showers WE Show #1 & #2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/wa-25-065-25-066-april-showers-we-show-1-2/) - License#(s): 25-065 Show Name(s): April Showers WE Show #1 Show Date(s): 4/4/2025 – 4/6/2025 Location: Appleatchee Riders Association,Wenatchee, WA Judge: Cari Swartz TD: Mary Duffy Gate Steward: Gillian O’Bryan Show Manager: Katie Garrett License#(s): 25-066 Show Name(s): April Showers WE Show #2 Show Date(s): 4/4/2025 – 4/6/2025 Location: Appleatchee Riders Association, Wenatchee, WA Judge: Cari Swartz TD: Mary Duffy Gate Steward: Gillian O’Bryan Show Manager: Katie Garrett - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-49/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-50/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-47/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-48/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-46/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-44/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-45/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-43/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-41/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-42/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-39/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-40/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-38/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-37/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-35/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-36/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-33/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-34/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-32/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-30/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-31/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-28/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-29/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-27/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-26/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-25/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-23/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-24/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-21/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-22/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-16/) - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-20/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-15/) - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-14/) - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-12/) - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-13/) - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-11/) - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-9/) - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-10/) - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-8/) - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-7/) - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-19/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-5/) - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-6/) - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-4/) - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-3/) - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved/) - [Drama Dock Reserved](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-reserved-2/) - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-17/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-18/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-16/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-14/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-15/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-13/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Last Day of School - Early Release](https://vashon-maury.com/event/last-day-of-school-early-release/) - School will release at 11:30am - [GRADUATION DAY](https://vashon-maury.com/event/graduation-day/) - [No School - Juneteenth](https://vashon-maury.com/event/no-school-juneteenth/) - [PROM](https://vashon-maury.com/event/prom/) - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-12/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-11/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Academic Awards Day](https://vashon-maury.com/event/academic-awards-day/) - [Jazz Night 2](https://vashon-maury.com/event/jazz-night-2/) - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-10/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-9/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-8/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Community Scholarship Night](https://vashon-maury.com/event/community-scholarship-night/) - At the O-Space - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-6/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-7/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [11:30 Cap & Gown distribution](https://vashon-maury.com/event/1130-cap-gown-distribution/) - SENIORS: Cap & Gown orders and Rentals will be available to pick up at lunchtime in the Great Hall. - [Student Lead Conferences](https://vashon-maury.com/event/student-lead-conferences/) - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-5/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-4/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Intra Island Invitational Debate](https://vashon-maury.com/event/intra-island-invitational-debate/) - [Drama Dock Short Plays Fest](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-short-plays-fest-13/) - [Drama Dock Short Plays Fest](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-short-plays-fest-12/) - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-3/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - [Drama Dock Short Plays Fest](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-short-plays-fest-11/) - [Drama Dock Short Plays Fest](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-short-plays-fest-10/) - [Drama Dock Short Plays Fest](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-short-plays-fest-8/) - [Drama Dock Short Plays Fest](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-short-plays-fest-9/) - [Drama Dock Short Plays Fest](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-short-plays-fest-7/) - [Drama Dock Short Plays Fest](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-short-plays-fest-5/) - [Drama Dock Short Plays Fest](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-short-plays-fest-6/) - [Drama Dock Short Plays Fest](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-short-plays-fest-4/) - [Drama Dock Short Plays Fest](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-short-plays-fest-3/) - [Drama Dock Short Plays Fest](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-short-plays-fest/) - [Drama Dock Short Plays Fest](https://vashon-maury.com/event/drama-dock-short-plays-fest-2/) - [No School - Spring Break](https://vashon-maury.com/event/no-school-spring-break/) - [Spring Band Concert](https://vashon-maury.com/event/spring-band-concert/) - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule-2/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - ["Ride the Cyclone" Musical](https://vashon-maury.com/event/ride-the-cyclone-musical-3/) - Ride the CycloneThis cult favorite musical tells the story of six teenagers from Saskatchewan, Canada who wind up in a carnival limbo after they ride the Cyclone, which collapses. They must tell their stories to Karnak, the fortune-telling machine, so that one can return to life. By turns hilarious, poignant, raunchy, and heartfelt, Ride the Cyclone celebrates - [Late Arrival Schedule](https://vashon-maury.com/event/late-arrival-schedule/) - The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm - ["Ride the Cyclone" Musical](https://vashon-maury.com/event/ride-the-cyclone-musical-2/) - Ride the CycloneThis cult favorite musical tells the story of six teenagers from Saskatchewan, Canada who wind up in a carnival limbo after they ride the Cyclone, which collapses. They must tell their stories to Karnak, the fortune-telling machine, so that one can return to life. By turns hilarious, poignant, raunchy, and heartfelt, Ride the Cyclone celebrates - [Ride the Cyclone - Musical](https://vashon-maury.com/event/ride-the-cyclone-musical/) - Ride the CycloneThis cult favorite musical tells the story of six teenagers from Saskatchewan, Canada who wind up in a carnival limbo after they ride the Cyclone, which collapses. They must tell their stories to Karnak, the fortune-telling machine, so that one can return to life. By turns hilarious, poignant, raunchy, and heartfelt, Ride the Cyclone celebrates - [Equine Emergency and Advanced Preparedness](https://vashon-maury.com/event/equine-emergency-and-advanced-preparedness/) - Equine Health and Emergency, Advanced Equine First Aid and Safe Trailering classes We have two separate weekends that Amber will be coming to the Island to teach. 1) April 12th & 13th $169 each or $315 for both days April 12th -Equine Health and Emergency First Aid Full Day Class covering, what your vet needs ## Galleries - [Vashon Collection](https://vashon-maury.com/bwg_gallery/vashon-collection/) - Bike in the Tree Vashon Vashon Heritage Museum Bramble House Vashon Horseback Riding Vashon Island Sailboat on Vashon Winghaven Park Vashon Winery Vashon Pharmacy Vashon Island Beaches Vashon Watersports Raven's Nest Vashon Vashon Island Pool Kayaking Vashon Vashon Pool The Lodges The Hardware Store Restaurant Vashon Snapdragon Restaurant Vashon Pt Robinson Lighthouse Meat and ## Gallery tags - [Elise_Giordano](https://vashon-maury.com/bwg_tag/elise_giordano/) - Vashon Watersports - [Kayaking](https://vashon-maury.com/bwg_tag/kayaking/) - Vashon Watersports - [Vashon_Adventures](https://vashon-maury.com/bwg_tag/vashon_adventures/) - Vashon Watersports ## Gallery Share - [Image](https://vashon-maury.com/bwg_share/image/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://vashon-maury.com/category/uncategorized/) - [Island News](https://vashon-maury.com/category/island-news/) - The “Latest News” section of a website like Vashon-Maury.com is designed to keep readers up-to-date on the most recent developments and happenings on Vashon and Maury Islands. This section covers a wide array of topics to ensure the community is well-informed about various aspects of island life. Here’s what the section typically includes: 1. **Local Events**: Updates on upcoming community events, festivals, workshops, and public meetings. 2. **Government and Politics**: Information on local government decisions, elections, policy changes, and how they affect the residents. 3. **School and Education News**: Announcements from local schools, updates on educational programs, achievements of local students, and school board decisions. 4. **Public Safety Alerts**: Critical updates on public safety issues such as severe weather warnings, emergency services updates, and public health advisories. 5. **Business and Economy**: News on local business openings, economic developments, employment opportunities, and profiles of local businesses. 6. **Environmental Issues**: Coverage of environmental conservation efforts, changes in local flora and fauna, and updates on sustainability initiatives. 7. **Community Issues**: Discussions on housing, transportation, public projects, and other topics that directly impact the lives of residents. This section is vital for keeping the island’s residents connected with their community, informed about local issues, and engaged in the civic life of their area. - [Fun News (Satire)](https://vashon-maury.com/category/fun-news-satire/) - This space is designed for entertainment, offering a light-hearted and often humorous take on news and events. Posts in this category might include satirical articles, parody pieces, and fictional stories crafted purely for amusement. The content can range from exaggerated interpretations of real events to completely made-up tales that play on topical issues or local idiosyncrasies. This section is perfect for readers looking for a break from serious news, providing a chance to laugh and enjoy the creative, witty side of writing. It’s a reminder that not everything needs to be taken seriously and that sometimes, a bit of well-crafted satire can make the realities of life a little more bearable and much more entertaining. - [Educational](https://vashon-maury.com/category/educational/) - These posts serve as a comprehensive guide to Vashon Island, delving into its identity, history, and unique attributes. This part of the Vashon Observer explores the essence of Vashon, providing readers with a rich narrative about its past, from its early indigenous roots to its development into a vibrant community. Posts cover a range of topics including the island’s natural beauty, cultural events, and significant historical landmarks, giving newcomers and locals alike a deeper understanding of what makes Vashon a special place to live and visit. - [For Visitors](https://vashon-maury.com/category/for-visitors/) - These posts are specifically designed for those looking to explore Vashon and Maury Islands as a destination. This section of the Vashon Observer provides essential information and engaging content tailored to tourists and day-trippers. It includes travel tips, must-visit attractions, and insights into local events, making it an invaluable resource for anyone planning a visit. By navigating this category, visitors can discover the best activities and sights that Vashon has to offer, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning fan of the island, this category serves as your guide to making the most of your trip. - [Things to Do Nearby](https://vashon-maury.com/category/things-to-to/) - We like to offer readers a curated list of activities and destinations located close to Vashon and Maury Islands but not necessarily on the islands themselves. This section is perfect for residents and visitors looking to explore the broader area and enjoy diverse experiences. Here’s what you can expect this category to cover: 1. Nearby Islands: Detailed guides and itineraries for visiting neighboring islands like Blake Island, where visitors can engage in hiking, camping, and cultural experiences at the Tillicum Village. 2. Day Trips to Tacoma: Suggestions for day trips to Tacoma, including attractions like the Museum of Glass, Point Defiance Park, and the LeMay Car Museum, offering a change of pace and scenery from island life. 3. Dining Adventures: Information on unique dining experiences such as taking a boat to dock and dine at Tides Tavern in Gig Harbor, where guests can enjoy waterfront views along with their meals. 4. Outdoor Activities: Tips on outdoor activities in the surrounding regions, such as kayaking in the Puget Sound, hiking in the Olympic Peninsula, or exploring the lush landscapes of the Cascades. 5. 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