Support group

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) friends and family support group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, in the library at Vashon Presbyterian Church, at 17708 Vashon Highway SW. The meeting is also accessible via Zoom, at zoom.us/j/442169680.

Shakespeare in the Park

Vashon Park District will present a free production of William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, in Ober Park.

The production, part of GreenStage’s Shakespeare in the Park series, promises an evening of laughter and romance. Bring your blankets, friends, and a picnic to enjoy this classic tale in the open air.

Senior Center

Join speaker Sue Pivetta for an interactive discussion about 9-1-1 emergency service at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Vashon Senior Center. Pivetta has had a 40-year career as a 9-1-1 trainer, consultant and communicator, and can answer your questions about the emergency service.

Rich Osbourne hosts Music Mends Minds, a singalong program for all, designed for seniors coping with memory or cognitive changes, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Senior Center.

Join the book group, studying Sanaya Roman’s “Personal Power Through Awareness,” at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Senior Center. The book’s teachings can be used to help readers stay in peace, joy, compassion, and acceptance in all situations. Bring a notebook for taking notes to follow your progress.

Questions? Call 206-463-5173.

Church Yard Sale

Vashon Presbyterian Church’s annual yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the church. Buyers will set their prices, with no offers declined. All proceeds will be donated to Vashon Youth and Family Services.

Food Bank tour

To ensure that Vashon Food Bank can continue to serve islanders who need food in a safe, accessible, and dignified way, its staff and board have embarked on a journey to relocate to the Vashon United Methodist Church’s property at 17928 Vashon Hwy.

The project will result in a vastly improved food bank, as well as the creation of a community resource hub to better collaborate with other island social service agencies.

Islanders are invited to tour the current and future sites from 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13. Meet at Food Bank’s current location, at 10030 SW 210th St, behind the Sea Mar Clinic. Emily Scott, executive director, will guide the tour and give updates and more details about the project. Bring water, sun protection, and any questions you have. The tour can accommodate 10-15 people. RSVP to minta@vashonfoodbank.org or 206-930-9098.

Water District 19

Water District 19’s next regular board meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, in the district’s board room, at 17630 100th Ave SW.

Picnics and book reading

Vashon Food Bank’s Picnics in the Park program will continue through Friday, Aug. 30, on Mondays through Fridays.

Lunch is served every weekday at Ober Park from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., then at Burton Area Recreation Center (BARC) from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.

Next week, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, Vashon Library encourages all to grab a picnic lunch and then sit in the sunshine to hear Vashon author/illustrator William J. Zambini (also known as Bill Jarcho) read from his new picture book, “Rhymes and Ditties for Adventurous Kiddies.” Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Vashon Library meeting room.

The Food Bank’s lunch program provides free, nutritious meals and activities for children of all ages during the summer months when kids don’t have access to school meals. While the target population for the program is the 23 percent of island youth who qualify for free and reduced-priced school lunches, the program provides free lunches for all on Vashon without proof of need.

For more information, visit vashonfoodbank.org or call the office at 206-463-6332. To volunteer for Picnics in the Park, contact Leslie, at volmanager@vashonfoodbank.org.

Eagles Flea Market

Come to the Eagles Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Currently, 16 vendors have signed up to sell treasures. La Isla will provide food at the sale. John Browne, Ron Hook, Kat Eggleston and Mike Dumovich will play music, and local belly dancers will also perform. The Eagles Club is located at 18134 Vashon Hwy SW.

Services Van

Washington’s DSHS Mobile Office will bring its services to the Vashon Food Bank’s parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 11, at 10030 SW 210th St. Apply inside the van for food, cash, and medical services. Islanders can also drop off paperwork, complete a case, make changes to an existing case, or request an EBT card.