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Vashon-Maury Island

Steve Amos

Given the deep practical interest Island residents have in the Washington State ferry system (WSF) for obvious reasons, it would probably not come as any great shock to learn, somewhere in the sediments and mists of time-gone-by, that some Vashon-Maury Island residents actually participated, at least in some small way, in the creation of the Washington State ferry system.

Malawi

Maridee BonaDea

I just spent 2008 – 2010 in Mali, West Africa with the Peace Corps. Coming home I still have a strong spirit to keep on helping. Inspired by my volunteer experience with Habitat in Madagascar and Costa Rica I am excited to lead this trip to build in Malawi. So please come join me, Maridee Bonadea and Habitat for Humanity in exploring Malawi upfront and personal.

Vashon Healthcare Survey

Hilary Emmer

The Vashon Healthcare Committee was created to serve all Islanders as a voice for healthcare issues in the community. We will strive to create a strong collaboration between all Island healthcare providers, enable better accessibility and funding of needed healthcare services for Islanders without insurance or in need of financial support

Annual Holly Daze Bazaar

Betty Beymer

The Seattle Childens’ Hospital, Vashon Guild would like to thank the community, local businesses and vendors for their particpation and contributions over the last several years for our holiday fundraiser -- THE HOLLY DAZE BAZAAR,

Digging Wells in Darfur: The 100 Wells Campaign

Mike Ivaska

In America it is easy to take the necessities of life for granted.  We have water, food, and clothing in abundance – or at least most of us do.  The average American today lives better than most kings have in history.  True, the economic crisis is certainly a game changer, but living within walking distance of a grocery store with ten different kinds of bottled water on the shelf (not including the flavored ones!) is a unique privilege. 

Vashon Island Strawberry Festival

Debi Richards

A jam-packed weekend of uniquely old-fashioned fun, food, arts and crafts, music events, parades, family activities, carnival rides, pancake breakfast, and much, much more…

Friday evening July 15 kicks off the 102nd Vashon Island Strawberry Festival and runs thru Sunday the 17th.

Vashon Island Strawberry Festival 2011 Grand Marshal

Grand Marshal Nomination Committee

It is an honor to name Kay White as Strawberry Festival’s Grand Marshal for 2011.  Kay is a long time Islander.  She has been a generous supporter of the Garden Club, Senior Center, Vashon Island Chorale, Vashon Opera, and Vashon Chamber Music, among many others.   Her wide interests include the arts, gardening, and social services.  Her home has been on the Vashon Allied Arts Garden Tour twice in recent years. 

The Washington State Fairies Heard the SOS Call!

Kalakala

When the Washington State Fairies heard that the Vashon public schools were in trouble, they couldn’t flit idly by. Kalakala and Klahowya-Tahlequah knew that their community was counting on them.

Low Tide Festival 2011

Captain Joe

This year, the Low Tide Festival will be held from 10AM to 3 PM, at Point Robinson Light Station and Park. The tide this year is at its lowest at approximately 12:15 PM, and will e at 2.6 feet below datum.

Bridge Classes Starting In July

Steven Allen

Do you want to learn the fascinating game of bridge, or refresh your playing skills?

Vashon Island Chamber of Commerce Announces Move

Debi Richards

The Vashon Island Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center has outgrown our existing space at Vashon Village.

God is love

Mike Ivaska

In our culture today, it can be a sticky thing to talk about "God." God, it seems, has been very busy offending people. So much so, that he has found himself replaced. God is now only working part time, getting political gigs mostly. Around Christmas time, Santa Claus rents out space on metro busses to remind our children that God isn’t real.

New! Loop Free Classifieds

Steven Allen

The Vashon Loop along with our partner website www.VashonGuide.com are now offering a new online classifieds section. The classified ads run online for a period of 14 days and can include photos and description. The new classified ad section can be found on the Loops website www.vashonloop,com

Mobile Church

Mike Ivaska

As I write this, it is the morning after our church’s first Sunday in borrowed space – the cafeteria at McMurray middle school.  For several years now we have wanted to remodel and improve our building.  Raising the necessary finances to do so has been a challenge. 

Wild Birds of South Africa and South East Asia

Laura Bienen

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 will be the annual Vashon Maury Island Audubon Society meeting, featuring a program presentation by Nate Chappell. Nate Chappell is a lucky man who appears to be living a dream life that many would envy. He organizes and leads small (2-10 individuals) group tours to exciting birding hot spots all over the world

Community Drumming

Mary G.L. Shackelford

Join Vashon Drum Circle to drum and sing with Buffalo Heart, our big community drum, on Friday, June 10, 7 PM outdoors at Village Green. All ages are welcome. Buffalo Heart just returned from a 3000 mile journey to Flagstaff to witness and hold space for the birthing of a new sister drum to serve that community.

Spring on Vashon

T Yamamoto

Now is the time of year that mother wild animals are having their young and raising them. Often wild mothers leave their young alone for stretches of time. So don’t panic if you see a baby fawn or seal pup alone.

Festive Cruise Planned Aboard Historic Virginia V

Jean Findlay

Join the Vashon-Maury Heritage Association when it takes to the water for "The Gatsby Cruise," an around-Vashon Island trip aboard the historic steamboat Virginia V on Sunday, August 21.

Vashon Island Featured on Comcast On Demand

Debi Richards

Last March the Vashon Island Chamber of Commerce partnered with Comcast to put together a promotional piece for Vashon Island on their Neighborhoods series.

Vashon Island Elects an Unofficial Mayor

Debi Richards

Have you dreamt about a career in politics? Here is your chance to become the Unofficial Mayor of Vashon Island AND support your favorite non-profit organization at the same time!

4th Annual Father/Daughter Dance

Jeff Sayre

Vashon Allied Arts is sponsoring its fourth annual Father/Daughter Dance, to be held at the Vashon Island Golf and Country Club on Saturday, June 4th. Last year’s event was a huge success, and most of the dad’s were left breathless by the end of the evening.

Vashon Rotary PolioPlus fundraiser

Craig Hanson

During the first week in June, the Vashon Island Rotary Club will hold two events related to child health and immunizations: a PolioPlus fundraiser and an Immunization Symposium. In 1988, Rotary International (RI) began a program called PolioPlus whose ambitious goal was to eradicate polio from the face of the planet.  

Vashon Library June 2011 Programs

Ursula Schwaiger, Vashon Library

Read Three, Get One Free Summer Edition & Read•Flip•Win.
Read three books, write three thoughtful reviews and get a prize book...free!
This summer will also feature a video book review contest, Read•Flip•Win!
Ask at the library for details.

Heritage Museum Sports Exhibition

C. Hunter Davis

Did you know that Burton and Vashon were once fierce rivals?  The two high schools that is, that battled each other in sports and Islanders were quite divided by their teams. Did you also know that the Pirates (once there was onlyone school) won a football game 81 to 0? And yes, they also lost another 91 to 0.

Vashon Island Fruit Club Logo Contest

L Lotus

The logo must have “Vashon Island Fruit Club” spelled out. It must be received by July 1.