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"…While it was unclear whether it had come from within the confines of the tumbling vehicle, a red, white and blue malted beverage container of recent vintage was spotted amongst the debris. If it had indeed come from this car, I doubt that opting for Heineken would have led to a more favorable outcome to this situation…"

The miles could not click off fast enough for me to get home. Hours before I had stopped in West Seattle to pick up my second Craigslist treasure of the week.

Everyone once in a while I have to rail against the constrictions of my life, mostly financial and just celebrate hope and promise.

Of all the iconographic television facial expressions, it is the cocked eyebrow and slightly tilted head of Leonard Nimoy’s Mr. Spock from the original Star Trek series that continues to have strong and current relevance for me. How can it not, in these times? Without saying a word, Spock could wither any wayward thought or plan or logic defying situation that arose in his proximity by simply assuming that minor facial contortion.

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Join talented local singer-songwriters at the Vashon Winery Music Festival, this year renamed "Uncorked and Unplugged" featuring Kat Eggelston, Kate Macleod, Lawson Cannon, Mark Wells, Watermark, Rose Laughlin, and the Geezers.

The Red Bicycle Bistro & Sushi will be shining it’s spotlight on one of the most innovative jazz bands in the Northwest, the Island Jazz Quintet. Meeting and growing in a place that is the antithesis of bright lights and glamour gave the band a chance to develop its style in peace. 

Do you find yourself glued to the program, Antique’s Road Show, guessing the value of a grandmother’s butter dish made from green glass, or a great uncle’s collection of civil war paraphernalia? Then listen up, Islanders; Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Associates proudly brings you Treasures in Your Attic. It’s our very own fundraising version of Antique’s Road Show sponsored by TrueValue and chaired by museum board member, Patty Custer.

"Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rage at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light." – Dylan Thomas

Dylan Thomas was writing of his dying father when he penned that poem in 1951, or so the story goes. You can find the complete text online or at the library or perhaps on your own bookshelf.

The first of its kind Sheepdog Classic Afghan Project was set in motion October of 2011 at the close of the United States Border Collie Handler’s Association dog trials here on Vashon Island.

 King County Executive Dow Constantine today announced a proposed partnership with Vashon Island Fire and Rescue (VIFR) to renovate the VIFR Association Building in downtown Vashon for use as a multi-purpose rural service center that will create efficiencies, reduce costs to the public, and better serve Island residents.  

Circus Finelli brings its new vaudeville duo show to Vashon Island! Luz Gaxiola (native of Vashon) is Big Time, and Molly Shannon (native of San Francisco) is Little Something in this slapstick comedy featuring live music, 1930s radio-show style dialogue, eccentric dance, and circus antics. 

Mark Cavener invites you to support his candidacy with your write-in vote for 34th Legislative District, Position 2. "The greatest parts of my life have been about learning the power of collaboration and in so doing, truly being of service to my community," says Cavener, Vashon father, record producer and non-profit leader.