Memorial Day block social gathering brings BBQ, hearth vehicles and garden video games
Printed 1:30 am Tuesday, Could 19, 2026
Financial institution Street will flip right into a Memorial Day block social gathering Monday, Could 25, because the Vashon Senior Middle, Vashon Heritage Museum and Vashon Island Fireplace & Rescue group up for a day of meals, music and group celebration.
The free Neighborhood Block Celebration will happen from midday to three p.m. and honor the island’s veterans.
On the Senior Middle’s second annual Neighborhood BBQ within the Memorial Backyard, guests can take pleasure in grilled scorching canines, home made veggie chili, coleslaw and cake. Vashon band Riverbend will deliver reside music from 1:30 to three p.m.
Subsequent door, the Vashon Heritage Museum will host garden video games and lemonade exterior the museum, whereas Vashon Island Fireplace & Rescue will open its station for guests to see hearth vehicles up shut.
The occasion additionally kicks off the Senior Middle’s marketing campaign so as to add new leaves to its Giving Tree, positioned within the Memorial Backyard.
The backyard was in-built 1946 in remembrance of Tom and Ladd Bacchus, two brothers killed throughout World Battle II. The Senior Middle renovated the backyard in 2025 and labored with native artist Nan Leiter to create the Giving Tree, the place engraved leaves now honor veterans, island companies and group members.
Practically 100 leaves have been added to the tree thus far. Proceeds from the leaves assist Senior Middle packages for Vashon adults and their households.
All occasions are free, although donations are welcome.