More than 120 islanders converged on the VES Fields Thursday to play soccer games in anticipation of a large Thanksgiving feast. The annual Turkey Bowl draws islanders of all ages to exercise in the crisp fall weather. This year, the sun was out and provided perfect conditions for a morning game.

The island’s Turkey Trot also drew islanders who ran and walked along a 2.5-mile course on Thanksgiving morning. About 36 runners, walkers, kids in strollers and various dogs strutted their stuff and left their own personal thank you notes on the doors and windows of the Vashon Island Fire & Rescue station showing their appreciation.