Styrofoam and plastics recycling event
The next First Sunday styrofoam and plastics recycling event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the Sheffield Building, 18850 103rd Ave SW. A downloadable list of “What We Accept” can be found at zerowastevashon.org and Vashon Styrofoam Recycling Facebook Page. You can also contact Nadine at nadine@nadineedelstein.com with questions. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Jacquie Perry at jacquieperry@comcast.net. Please, also consider making a donation to support this worthwhile operation.
Health Care District holds budget meeting
Vashon’s Health Care District will hold a virtual special meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, on Zoom, to conduct a hearing on its proposed 2022 budget which will include a discussion of its proposed regular tax levy for 2022. Join the meeting at us02web.zoom.us/j/375320938.
Preschool hosts talk about race and racism
Vashon-Maury Cooperative Preschool invites the community to join a talk, “Conversations with Children Part I: Let’s Talk About Race and Racism,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, via Zoom at bellevuecollege.zoom.us/j/83140375022.
This conversation will center on race and how to talk with children and answer their questions about racial differences and racism, with the aim of giving families and educators tools to raise a generation of critical thinkers who strive for social justice and equity. The conversation will be led by Jamie Cho, Ph.D., a faculty member at Bellevue College.
Trivia night at Vashon Brewing Community Pub
Head over to the Vashon Brewing Community Pub at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7 for Trivia Night. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and $5 cover is required to participate. $10 gift certificates are awarded to winning team members.
Caregiver support group
Get the chance to connect with fellow caregivers, share ideas, strategies and support one another. The group meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Vashon Community Care private dining room.
‘Electric Vehicles: Beyond the Carbon Question’
Alliance for Tompotika Conservation and the Whole Vashon Project will present “Electric Vehicles: Beyond the Carbon Question,” from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Open Space for Arts & Community. (See page 6.) Speakers will include research scientist Cliff Rice, Ph.D. Journalist and author of the Green Rocks newsletter Ian Morse and Executive Director of Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) Aimee Boulanger. The event is free and in-person. Those interested in attending can also register to join online at bit.ly/3vZ6p2U.
