VYFS Events
Calendar of Events
Scroll down to view more information about each event. The calendar provides basic information.
Summer is here!
Kids Summer Movie Fest
Four afternoons of FREE
Sensory Friendly Movies
On the Verge
Drop-in group for
neurodiverse youth
Wednesdays in July & August
Summer Youth Wellness Events
Crafts, games, snacks and fun
for rising 5th-12th graders
Family friendly field trips - all ages welcome!
Social skills youth group for middle, high school & extended
HS students who identify as neurodiverse
Scan the QR code below or text 206-503-5122 for the link to register
Beyond the Island:
Bee There - A Community Togetherness Campaign
“Bee There” TO NOTICE - TO LISTEN - TO ASK - Bee There FOR YOURSELF - Bee There FOR EACH OTHER
March - Rock painting @ Vashon Library - paint rocks to look like bees and hide around town with uplifting messages
May - Community Scavenger Hunt - find the hidden bees at local merchants and get your “bee” passport stamped to win prizes
July - Support the hive! Vote “Bee” for Strawberry Festival’s unofficial Mayor.
July & August - the , an event series for people ages 22–32 focused on what it means to be part of a community, and how to make friends as adults
More to come! Check back for more “Bee There” events and activities.
Like humans, bees survive and thrive when they stay connected. Bees represent community, resilience, and the importance of showing up for one another.
“Bee There” reminds us that showing up matters.
“Bee” will be busy running community events all year long!
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for upcoming events
Movie Nights
Adventures With Movies & Emotions
Join us for Adventures With Movies and Emotions.
Free Family-friendly movies at the Vashon Theatre followed by engaging conversation facilitated by VYFS.
Email: bolvera@vyfs.org for information.
Recurring Events
Family Place
Open Play
Mondays 9:30am - 11:30am
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn
Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:30am & Fridays 10:30am - 12pm
English Conversation
Dinner provided
For more information, contact Mary Rose at Family Place - marose@vyfs.org
Vashon Dads Community Meetup
Dinner provided
Second and Fourth Mondays 7:30-9:00pm
Vashon Motherhood Group
Breakfast & childcare provided
Mondays 9:30-11:00am
Cena Familiar/ Family Dinner
Dinner provided
For more information, contact Mary Rose at Family Place - marose@vyfs.org
Community Outreach
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA):
McMurray Middle School
Every Monday - 1st and 2nd lunch
Holding Space:
ORBIT Youth Space
For Queer and Disabled middle and high school aged Youth
Alternating Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4 - 5pm *see calendar above for specific date*