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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.

These are not the best of times—there’s enough bad news to make us all, either pull our hair out or just pull the covers over our heads, roll over and groan.  The pictures coming out of Japan after the recent earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear crisis are terrifying and remind us of how vulnerable we all are to the forces of nature. 

I recently received a response from a reader wanting to know what I mean by resilience.  So, I decided that I would give you the whole nine yards.  Don’t stop reading!  There is actually some interesting stuff to know about this concept. 

Following the earthquake in Japan, many Carpe Diem families expressed an interest in doing something that would help students make sense of the tragedy while somehow doing something to help the children of Japan. Carpe Diem’s response is another amazing project that has shown how talented and compassionate our kids and their teachers are when they come together for a worthy
cause.

9. Time is of the essence.  One of our most valuable resources is time.  We can find time hidden everywhere if we look for it.  We can also let it become lost in the daily shuffle.  Once you have decided to make time for your workouts, you need not waste it.  Spending more than an hour working out isn’t necessary. 

As I am writing this, it is May 20, 2011. According to some people who have been getting a lot of press lately, the end of the world is supposed to occur tomorrow, May 21. If that is the case, it won't matter that I didn't get my column in before deadline today. 

It is bicycle racing season, although the only thing most people are hearing about the sport these days are the echoing doping accusations being flung by disgruntled and often disgraced former teammates at cycling legend Lance Armstrong like so much over-cooked pasta, in the hopes that some of it will finally stick.

DDES is taking public comment on the proposals through Friday, June 10. 

Due to the resignation of board member John Stazeck. The Vashon Maury Island Community Council board is accepting applications for the vacant board seat. There is about a year and a half left on the vacated position. Applicants will be voted on by the board for approval at the next general meeting. Please send a letter of interest to tim.vmicc@gmail.com to be considered.

Summer’s on the way and so the 21st Annual Vashon Island Garden - opportunity to stroll through six beautiful private Island gardens, view (and purchase!) original garden art, hear live music by local musicians and pick up gifts for your favorite garden lovers.

Experience Schumann, Brahms, Beethoven’s and more when some of the region’s finest classical musicians gather for the annual Vashon Chamber Music Festival. Island cellists Rowena Hammill and Douglas Davis have brought together a stellar list of musicians to participate in the three day celebration.

Seeking - neighbors, businesses, and island organizations to join in this youth leadership project sponsored by Vashon Healthy Community Network.