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 page Free lending [...]
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 [...]
On February 12, 2019 I woke up in the morning to a unique post on Facebook from an Islander friend. The post had two photos, sort of a "Then and Now". The photos both looked eerily alike, though the people were different. In reading the post, the story got even more interesting:This is Alfred and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As Vashonites we rely heavily on buying used goods from others on the Island. Granny's Attic and Luna Belle's Consignment are always full of great used clothing at affordable prices. 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 [...]
What can be better than a heartwarming story highlighting the deep bond and true love of best friends? In a story that's sure to warm the cockles of your heart and bring a tear to your eye, two missing dogs and close friends have been found, and all thanks to the undying love and [...]
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 [...]
