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Vashon rowers start the season strong
Bob Horsley, Colby Atwood, Steve Haworth, Ed Zapel, Mark McCallor and Chad Magnuson row the men’s masters eight, which took second place at the regatta. Not pictured are Jeff Hoyt and Gary Schoch. - Allison Jeffries Photo Oct 03 2012, 10:16 AM The Vashon Island Rowing Club had a strongs howing at its first fall season regatta, the Tail of the Lake Regatta, where 12 of the 17 boats VIRC entered placed in the top three.
New Burton shop brings art home
Kassana Holden, shown with her dog Lucky, plans to open her new business, Bergamot Studio and Bergamot Home, at the Masonic Temple in Burton during Friday night’s art walk. - Natalie Johnson/Staff Photo Oct 03 2012, 10:50 AM Burton’s Masonic Temple is brimming with art again as Kassana Holden of Bergamot Home and Bergamot Studio prepares to open to the public on Friday.
Australian pop duo will ‘share the stage’
Kate Goldby and Zac Anthony of The Wellingtons will play as part of the “Sharing the Stage” series. - Courtesy Photo Oct 03 2012, 10:24 AM Vashon’s "Sharing the Stage" series will launch its fourth season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, with a concert by Zac Anthony and Kate Goldby of the Australian pop band The Wellingtons. The show will take place at Red Bicycle Bistro & Sushi.
Renowned textile artist to make second appearance
Kaffe Fassett will teach workshops and give a lecture on Vashon. - Courtesy Photo Oct 03 2012, 10:31 AM Best-selling author and textile artist Kaffe Fassett is returning to the Island next week to teach workshops and lecture about his ground-breaking work and passionate theories about color and design.
Entertainment for everyone | Arts & Entertainment Briefs
Oct 03 2012, 10:34 AM Tab Tabscott, John Schubert & Friends will play a free, all-ages bluegrass show at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Red Bicycle Bistro.
Vashonistas put art on the runway
Karen Person models a jacket designed for the annual Vashonistas fashion show. - Jeff Dunnicliff Oct 03 2012, 10:41 AM Last week, while returning to the office after a meeting with members of the local fashion design collective The Vashonistas, I had to slow down and wait for a peacock, of all things, to cross the road.
PIE celebrates 25 years, hosts phonathon
Oct 03 2012, 10:44 AM This year we are celebrating a momentous occasion in our volunteer organization. As we mark our 25th anniversary, Partners in Education has funded just over $1 million in grants for our Vashon public schools.
Backbone Campaign provides a great opportunity | Letter to the Editor
Oct 03 2012, 2:06 PM The Backbone Campaign deserves some special thanks for all their hard work getting a community solar project designed and approved to be installed here on our Island. For people like me who had considered putting solar on my home but live in an area with many trees, this project is a perfect way to invest in the alternative energy of solar while partially fulfilling what I consider my environmental and social responsibility.
Park board lost sight when it focused on fields project | Letter to the Editor
Oct 03 2012, 10:48 AM I have been involved with the Vashon Park District for 20 years, as a park steward and volunteer and as editor of the Paradise Ridge Park master plan.
Skatepark volunteers work to weather park district’s struggles | Letter to the Editor
Oct 03 2012, 10:54 AM Vashon Park District’s board of commissioners to propose the closure of the Burton Adventure Recreation Center’s indoor skatepark, the BARC Stewardship Council is taking steps to secure supervision at the park provided by park district- approved volunteers and initiating the search for alternative funding for its staff and programs.