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8&%/&4%": t Baby Story Times: Babies and toddlers ages 3 to 21 months with a caregiver can enjoy stories, songs and more. 10 a.m. Wednesdays this month at the Vashon Library.
5)634%": t Skeptics and Believers: Religious debate in the Western intellectual tradition is the focus of this series of lectures and discussions. This week’s topics are Karl Marx — Religion as False Consciousness and Nietzsche and the Genealogy of Morals. For more information, call Herb Reinelt at 408-7360. 4 to 6 p.m. at Lewis Hall behind the Burton Community Church. Social Security 101 — Everything You Wanted to Know: Kirk Larson, Western Washington public affairs specialist for the Social Security Administration, will offer information on retirement benefits and eligibility requirements, what early retirement does to benefits and understanding how to get the most from benefits. Call the Vashon Library at 4632069 to reserve a space. 1 p.m. at the Penny Farcy Training Center. Carpe Diem Primary School Open House: This school is for children in kindergarten through third grade. Families planning to apply for admission next year are encouraged to attend. 6:30 p.m. at the school in the Land Trust Building. Parent Forum: Karyn Brownson from the Youth Suicide Prevention Program will present a talk, “Adolescent and Teen Stress: Know the Signs and When to Seek Help.�
RSVP to Yvonne Zick at yzick@vyfs. org or call 463-5511, ext. 609 to reserve a space and ensure that organizers have enough materials. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the McMurray Library.
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4"563%": t Food Drive: The Vashon Maury Community Food Bank will host a food drive. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Thrifway. Weekend Book Club: Discuss Gretchen Rubin’s “The Happiness Project� and view Shawn Anchor’s presentation on “The Happiness Advantage.� December’s selection will be “The Virgin Suicides� by Jeffrey Eugenides. Contact Nancy Paul for more information at 7555334 or NBP812@gmail.com. 3 p.m. at Paul’s home near town. Fall Fruit Show: More than 100 varieties of Island-grown fruit will be on display. There will also be experts to identify apple varieties, fruit-growing resource tables and a list of fruit trees for sale. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vashon Senior Center. At the Land Trust Building, there will be four presentations: Growing Plums and Nectarines on Vashon at 10 a.m., an update on the apple cider orchard of Wes and Laura Cherry at 11 a.m., Fruit Varieties — Old & New — Suitable for Growing on Vashon at 1 p.m. and Growing Fruits and Nuts in the Landscape Utilizing Permaculture Principles at 2 p.m. Family Concert: Caspar Babypants, better known as Chris Ballew, the lead singer of the Seattle-based rock band The Presidents of the United States of America, will offer a family singalong and concert. Free. 10:30 a.m. at Chautauqua.
16#-*$ .&&5*/(4 Vashon Island School District: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Chautauqua Elementary School. Vashon Island Fire & Rescue: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Station 55. Water District 19: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Water District 19, 17630 100th Ave. S.W. Vashon Park District: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Ober Park.
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Adopt-A-Cat Day: VIPP hosts an adopt-a-cat day every Saturday. Go to www.vipp.org for directions or call VIPP at 389-1085. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at its adoption center at 12200 S.W. 243rd St. Cribbage: Play nine friendly games of cribbage against nine different players. The cost is $8 for visitors and $10 for members. For more information, email Vashon Cribbbage@gmail.com. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the Vashon Eagles, 18137 Vashon Hwy. S.W.
46/%": t Unitarian Fellowship: Indigo Lewis and Rev. Carmen McDowell will offer a playful, intergenerational look at the need for mindfulness and preparedness in “Protect Yourself from Zombies.� Bob Smueles of VashonBePrepared will have information at the coffee hour. 9:30 a.m. at Lewis Hall behind Burton Community Church. The War: This free film stars Kevin Costner and Elijah Wood. A young father returns from Vietnam and teaches his son, who is involved in a turf war over a treehouse with a gang of bullies, what is worth fighting for. 1:30 p.m. at the Vashon Theatre. Veterans’ Walk and Dinner: Two Iraq war veterans, wounded in the line of duty, will undertake a 60-mile walk this weekend from Bremerton to Fort Lewis, by way of Vashon. Their goal is to raise awareness about traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress disorder. At the Eagles Veterans’ Dinner, diners will have a chance to meet them both, including SSG Chess Johnson, the subject of the documentary film “Exit Wound� by Vashon native Hunter Holcombe. This annual dinner is free to vets, $5 for a vet’s spouse or widow and $15 for the public. Tickets must be purchased at the Eagles prior to the event. For more information, email Chris Gaynor at cbgaynor2@ yahoo.com. The Eagles event will include a 5 to 6 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. music by the Portage Fill Big Band at the Vashon Eagles, 18134 Vashon Highway S.W.
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Vashon Community Thanksgiving Celebration: Artists, faith leaders, musicians and other Islanders will share their art, music, and experiences about gratitude. The event will be participatory and for all ages. An offering will be taken to benefit the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank. Several faith communities are offering the event. For more information, contact Rev. Dan Houston at 9487746. 7 p.m. at Camp Burton.
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Family Story Times: A half-hour of stories, finger plays, movement and music for newborns to children age 6 with caregiver. 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays this month at the Vashon Library. The Vashon-Maury Island Green Party: All progressives are welcome. Topics will include election results, Vashon governance, Bill McKibben’s “Do the Math Tour� and Transition Vashon/Resilience Circles. For more information, call Melvin Mackey at 463-3468. 7 to 9 p.m. at Joy Goldstein’s home, 10329 S.W. Bank Road.
61$0.*/( DSHS Mobile Van: Islanders can stop by the van and apply for a variety of assistance prorgrams. People can also drop off paperwork, complete an Eligibility Review, a Mid-Certification Review or make changes to an existing case. For more information, call the food bank at 463-6332. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the food bank and 3 to 5 p.m. by Vashon Market. Harbor School Open House: Head of School James Cardo will present an overview of the school’s curriculum and travel study program. Faculty members will answer questions and meet prospective students. Current Harbor School students and parents will offer insights and give tours. Science teacher ZoĂŤ Hughes will provide a tour of the school’s new science lab. RSVP by phone at 567-5955 or by email at info@ harborschool. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the school. Vashon Computer Club: This meeting will continue the examination of Windows 8 and the changing ways computers are used in our mobile society. Guests and their questions are welcome, and attendance is free. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Vashon Senior Center. Michael Meade Book Release: A 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Methodist Church. (For more information, see page X.) Celebration and Book Launch: This event will marks the publication of “Voices from the Verge: a Collection of Writings and Images.â€? 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at the Vashon Bookshop. Holly Daze: This bazaar features
The public is invited to attend this meeting with Washington State Ferry personnel from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at McMurray Middle School. Topics will include the legislative session, community marketing, new ferry construction, liquefied natural gas and routespecific issues. crafts and items for holiday gift giving, many of the items homemade. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at McMurray Middle School. Dance Improvisation: The class includes a qi gong warm-up, games and skills. The fee is by donation. For more information, contact Karen Nelson at heartgreen@yahoo.com or (503) 740-0523. 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at Hanna Barn Studio, 7712 Point Robinson Road. Vashon Delta Dogs: Learn how to become a certified therapeutic pet partner team. For more information, contact Kathy Farner at farnerkv@comcast.net. 5 p.m. Mondays at Vashon High School. English as a Second Language: Free classes in reading, writing and speaking English meet for adults each week. 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Vashon Library. Enhanced Fitness: This is an exercise for men and women 55 and older. The cost is $35 for 15 classes, and an introductory class is free; the class is also free to Group Health Medicare members. 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Ober Park. Foot Massage: Massage therapist Tami Brockway Joyce will teach the art of giving and receiving a foot massage as part of the Hestia Retreat Hearth Circle series for women and girls. The cost is $20 per person with scholarships available. People are encouraged to sign up in pairs. Contact valerie@hestiaretreat.org to register and for location. 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. Yoga: Irene Tokar will teach Core: the Jewel in the Lotus. Proper core
support can resolve low back pain, hip or knee pain and tension in the shoulders or jaw. Students will learn simple exercises they can practice at home. To register send a check for $30 to Island Yoga Center, P.O. Box 2062, or drop it off in the mailbox by the front door. For more information, contact the studio at 463-2058 or info@islandyogacenter.com. 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at Island Yoga Center. Silk Painting: Suzanna Leigh will offer Shibori painting on silk. The class will include Japanese techniques of folding, twisting, tying and dying silk. The cost is $75 plus materials, about $25. For more information, call Leigh at 4635255. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at Leigh’s studio, 20733 87th Ave. S.W. Internet Level 1: Learn how to browse the Internet, type website addresses, understand basic Internet vocabulary and use search engines. Register with the library at 463-2069. 10:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at the Vashon Library. Vashon Leadership Seminar: Roger Taylor, an Islander and a leadership development professional, will offer a leadership seminar starting this month. The seminar will include several topics, including results and leadership — separating outcomes from activity, facing verses avoiding challenges and decision-making styles for different situations. The cost is $250. The series will meet from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13, at the Land Trust Building. Register by today, Nov. 7; contact Taylor at 463-3763 or email drumdoc@aol.com.
70*$& 0' 7"4)0/ 57 t )*()-*()54 4PDJBM 4FDVSJUZ BOE .FEJDBSF ‰ Partnering in Your Retirement: This 26minute program will run daily at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. On Sundays, it will air at 8 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. through Dec. 7. This is an informational segment for everyone interested in the fine points of Social Security and Medicare. Medicare open enrollment this year runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. For VoV’s full schedule, see www.VoiceofVashon.org. VoV TV is Comcast 21.