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Edwards announces the end of an era for The Little House
Bettie Edwards, right, and store manager Angie Kelly, clink Little House Vashon mugs together and share a light moment. It is one of many the two have shared in their more than 20 years working together at Edwards’ store, which is celebrating its final Christmas season this year. - Natalie Johnson/Staff Photo Nov 20 2012, 4:47 PM Stop by The Little House for some holiday shopping, and chances are the conversation will be about how some of the Island’s magic will fade after this Christmas season, when Bettie Edwards, the store’s owner, moves on.
The Bible is the backbone of Bethel Church | Finding Faith Series
Bob Gentzel leads the Bethel congregation. - Amelia Heagerty Photo Nov 20 2012, 5:04 PM Over the years, probably thousands of Islanders have walked through the doors at Bethel Church, a spacious, light-filled building among towering firs on the west side of the Island.
Musician is upbeat in a trying time
Carol Lutra-Johns and Geoff Johns say they consider Geoff’s cancer a “healing opportunity” and are working together on his treatment. - Natalie Johnson/Staff Photo Nov 20 2012, 5:09 PM Last July, Islanders Geoff Johns and his wife Carol Lutra-Johns did what they have done for years: They led a raucous brigade of drummers and samba dancers down Vashon Highway during the Strawberry Festival parade. Many of those lining the street broke into applause, and some danced in place along to the beat — a brief, wild moment of exuberance and joy on Vashon.
Holiday shows on Vashon | Arts & Entertainment Briefs
Nov 20 2012, 5:16 PM The 80-voice strong Vashon Island Chorale will present “Celebration: Music for Chanukah and Christmas,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Bethel Church.
Local artists will throw open their studio doors
“Little Piggy,” a painting by Kristin Reitz-Green. - Courtesy Image Nov 20 2012, 5:21 PM Save the date for a chance to buy local and shop artful at the upcoming Vashon Island Art Studio Tour.
Comedy competition comes to town
Nov 20 2012, 5:22 PM Up-and-coming comics will compete for a chance to win cash and other prizes of the 33rd annual Seattle International Comedy Competition, at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Nov. 21, at Vashon Theater.
Book your ticket to boogie onto an all-Island soul train
Nov 23 2012, 1:53 PM Vashon musicians will line up on Saturday to perform in a fundraiser for the Backbone Campaign, a local grassroots group that has made a national name for itself by creatively agitating for progressive causes.
Islander honored for work in STEM education
Trish Millines Dziko - Courtesy Photo Nov 27 2012, 11:41 AM Islander Trish Millines Dziko has been included in a new permanent exhibit at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.
Vashon pair named conservation landowners of the year for King County
Nov 27 2012, 11:00 AM Dana Schuerholz and Sarah Wright have been named conservation landowners of the year by the King Conservation District for restoration work they undertook last year on their seven-acre farm on the west side of Vashon.
The Sweet Taste of Vashon
Julie Farrell makes chocolate she will sell this holiday season in drinking chocolate. - Susan Riemer Nov 27 2012, 11:18 AM A local chocolatier offers mouth-watering options for anyone on your list.