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The Galloping Gerties at Pt. Robinson

On Saturday, 20 April, the Galloping Gerties, the Tacoma Ford Model A Club, will be holding a gathering out at Point Robinson.

Susan McCabe Appointed Community Outreach Organizer for Voice of Vashon

Richard Rogers

In an ongoing effort to foster community-powered media on Vashon Island, Voice of Vashon has brought Susan McCabe on board as Community Outreach Organizer.

Skullduggery at Parks

Peter Ray

I have always liked the word "skullduggery" for various reasons, not the least of which has to do with the visuals it inspires. As usual though, once you start looking into an origin or true meaning, some of the lustre and mystery of it sometimes will wither up or melt away.

“Trip the Light on Art” Brings Harbor School Record-Breaking Support!

Allison Reid

Harbor School’s 14th Annual Benefit Auction, "Trip the Light on Art," generated record-breaking support for the school and sold-out attendance – two "firsts" in the school’s history.

Presenting the 2013 Vashon Strawberry Festival Logo!

Jim Marsh

Vashon’s Strawberry Festival means many different things to many different people. Jim Marsh, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, feels that the staff, board and members of the Chamber are stewards of this event and, as such, welcome the many different ways people view the festival.

A Community Conversation About Health and Responsibility: Vaccines and Beyond

Karen Crisalli Winter and March Twisdale

Nothing in healthcare is simple. We have a limited understanding of the human immune system. The study of the human biome is in its infancy.

Strawberry Festival Grand Marshal Nominations

Jim Marsh

The Vashon-Maury Island Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2013 Strawberry Festival Grand Marshal. Nominations are submitted to the Chamber of Commerce via letter or email.

Amanda and Raffaele: A Disappointing Setback

Karen Pruett

March 25, 2013, Rome, Italy. The Italian Supreme Court sent Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito’s case back to the appeal level for review to the disappointment of the university students who were wrongly convicted of the death of Amanda’s roommate, Meredith Kercher, in 2007.

A Tribute to Bob Woodman

As a tribute to Bob Woodman the Garage Boys will host a jam at the Minglement Coffee Roasterie Friday evening April 12th at 7:30PM.

Publish The Quest

Publish the Quest, a band with deep Vashon roots that has made a name for itself worldwide as both a musical and philanthropic force, is coming home to Vashon this weekend after several whirlwind trips around the world.

The Call Of The Oyster

Terry Sullivan, Transition Vashon

I want to express my appreciation to Steve Allen, editor of the Loop, for giving me this front page space every issue for over two years.

Chorale Coronation Concert

The Vashon Island Chorale invites you to attend its "Coronation" on either Saturday, April 13, 7:30pm or Sunday, April 14, 3pm at Bethel Church.

Vashon Goes Wild Wild West - YEE HAW!

The Vashon Maury Cooperative Preschool (Co-op) invites islanders to a Wild Wild West fundraising auction on April 27st at 6pm at The O Space.

Amanda Knox: Waiting To Be Heard

Karen Pruett

April 30, 2013 was Amanda’s first interview since her release from an Italian prison near Perugia in 2011. She was wrongly convicted of the murder of her roommate in 2009 along with her friend Raffaele Sollecito and ABC’S Diane Sawyer will host the segment where Amanda will finally be able to speak freely about her ordeal in Italy and discuss her upcoming memoir.

Strange Jerome

Seattle based Strange Jerome combines the right amount of grit and edge with dynamic harmonies and gripping melodies.

Concert with Ensemble Electra

Virtuosic Music of the Baroque Seattle-based trio Ensemble Electra is thrilled to join forces with Swedish cellist and viola da gambist, Joanna Blendulf to present an exciting evening of sonatas for violin, recorder, cello and harpsichord by J.S. Bach, G.P. Telemann, D. Buxtehude, H. Schmeltzer among others.

Merger between Highline and Franciscans

Kate Hunter - Vashon HealthWatch

The affiliation agreement between the secular Highline Medical Center, which manages our Vashon Health Clinic, and the faith-based Franciscan Health System has been completed.

Community Council Meeting

Stephen Buffington – VMICC Secretary

We all know what CSAs are right? Perhaps not. In addition to a common agricultural marketing term CSAs stand for "Community Service Areas" and Vashon-Maury Island is one of seven in Unincorporated King County.

How to Believe in Good When Evil Happens: Strength, Endurance, and Ease

Deborah H. Anderson

Joy is lying next to me on the white couch with too many pillows. Her soft sock body suits her name and her purpose. Her cornflower blue thread of eyes and pale salmon pink lips dot her face.

Another Internal Organ Bites the Dust

Mary Tuel

My gall bladder recently decided to pre-decease the rest of me.

12 ways to stretch your food dollars

Marj Watkins

As the cost of living keeps edging up but incomes, especially on those of us living on pensions or saved-up retirement funds, continuing to eat nutritious foods we like without busting our budgets gets to be more and more of a challenge.

King County Open House

Residents of unincorporated King County are invited to meet with County officials and their Community Service Area (CSA) program representatives on:

Charrería – The Mexican Rodeo

Biffle French

"East L.A.?" says the writer’s wife, "Ugh" and she makes a sound like she suddenly noticed a large banana slug on her dinner plate. "What are you going THERE for?"

Vashon 1885: The Early Settlers

Verna Everitt

Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Association will be presenting a new historical exhibit, "Vashon 1885: The Early Settlers", opening on First Friday, April 5th, at 6:00 pm.

VAA Family Series: Caspar Babypants

Janice Randall

Music and more awaits Island families in this delightful VAA Series of five performances November 2012-April 2013.