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The King County Water Taxi is offering special service for Vashon residents to attend the Grand Opening Celebration of Waterfront Park in Seattle on Saturday, Sept. 6. This all-day event, organized by Friends of Waterfront Park and the City of Seattle, will feature performances, exhibits, and foo...

Tory’s life has been marked by the struggles of addiction, stemming from a tumultuous childhood where he witnessed his parents’ drug use and experienced significant trauma. He began drinking at age 9, leading to deep emotional wounds that affected his adult relationships. The COVID-19 pandemic ex...

Bellwether Housing has announced the sale of Vine Court Apartments in Belltown following a devastating fire in July 2024 that made the building uninhabitable and resulted in the loss of two residents. After a year of assessing repair costs and negotiating with insurers, Bellwether concluded that ...

Meals on Wheels is seeking a volunteer caller in Vashon to assist with meal orders for homebound seniors on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This role is crucial for maintaining the health and independence of seniors through nutritious food and personal contact. Training will be prov...

John will be out of the office on Sept. 12, and there will be no tech help or Tech 101 classes that day. No programming will be held on Labor Day, Sept. 1, and no meals will be served. On Oct. 8, a Medicare/Medicaid expert will be available to answer questions. Roundtable Conversations, led by so...

Join the Meals on Wheels volunteer team in Vashon, King County, to help combat hunger among homebound seniors. Volunteers are needed as meal packers and delivery drivers on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Training is provided, and ongoing commitment is encouraged. Ideal volunteers s...

The Sunshine Garden has announced its activity schedule for September. The Garden aims to provide older adults with culturally relevant activities. The activities are designed to promote food and nutrition, health, wellness and fitness, education, recreation and socialization, and personal growth...

This fall, Neighborhood House will rename its Rainier Vista location the Wilcox Center in honor of Shirley and Louis Wilcox for their significant contributions to the community. Shirley, who began as a volunteer, became the first Black board president in 1954, leading transformative changes such ...

On June 27, 2024, the Vashon Water Taxi service celebrated its new midday service, officially launched on July 1, 2024, with a special trip from Vashon Island to Seattle. The service expansion added four midday round trips, increasing the total to ten round trips daily. This improvement allows re...

Sno-Valley Senior Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, along with the building’s centennial. An anniversary celebration and open house is scheduled for Sept. 29, featuring historical displays, presentations from former board members and staff, and refreshments. Additionally, a 1...

Ida Deleza, known as Senior Chief Chikumbu in Mulanje, Malawi, has been a dedicated advocate for girls’ education since her teaching career began more than 20 years ago. After becoming chief in 2011, she focused on combating issues that lead to girls dropping out of school, such as early marriage...

The September-October 2025 newsletter from Ballard Senior Center highlights various activities and events for seniors. Upcoming programs include fitness classes, arts and crafts sessions, and social gatherings aimed at fostering community engagement. Special events this month feature a fall festi...

Youth Eastside Services (YES) is expanding its integrated school-based behavioral health program to four schools in the Issaquah School District this fall. This initiative follows an invitation from Noah Westerberg, the district’s director of counseling and student support services, who previousl...

CoRE™ (Conflict Resolution for Everyone) emphasizes the importance of understanding people’s diverse histories and experiences in conflict resolution. Carmen, a learning guide and mediator, shares her journey shaped by witnessing systemic inequities and how mediation became a tool for building br...

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is hosting a Lunch and Learn event on Sept. 24 at the World Trade Center Seattle, focusing on the fentanyl crisis affecting King County. The event aims to provide insights from clinical leaders about the realities of treatment and recovery. Presenters from Rec...