Vol. 14, #25 SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS THEY MAKE THE LOOP POSSIBLE December 7, 2017 An Evening with The Nutcracker Returns to Stephen Tobolowsky Vashon Center for the Arts Vashon Center for the Arts is proud There are some events on Vashon to present the performances from Island that you just DON’T WANT TO students on stage this holiday season in MISS. This is one of them. Stage, film The Nutcracker, December 7-10 and A and television actor Stephen Tobolowsky Charlie Brown Christmas, December 15 is coming to Vashon again to tell his and 16. Audiences of all ages will enjoy entertaining stories. these holiday treats. This is the third visit for Stephen and The Nutcracker graces the Katherine he has taken Vashon to his heart. This L White stage with dancing snowflakes, benefit performance will be sure to sell mischievous mice, waltzing flowers and out (as it has in the past). In the last year, stunning dances. A loving family has a his popularity has surged again with party, dolls and toy soldiers come to life, two new TV roles, as well as his popular a nutcracker is transformed into a prince podcast and his new book, Adventures by magic, a little girl dreams of a land of with God. sweets and good overcomes evil. It’s all Tobolowsky is known for film in a day’s work for the dancers at Vashon roles such as annoying insurance agent Center for Dance. Ned Ryerson in Groundhog Day and Vadne Domeika, Director of Dance, amnesiac Sammy Jankis in Christopher is honored to be at the helm of this Nolan’s Memento, as well as such dance establishment. “Most dance television characters as Commissioner organizations have a much larger Hugo Jarry (Deadwood), Bob Bishop Stepen Tobolowsky. Photo by Jim Britt population to draw from. It is a testament (Heroes), Sandy Ryerson (Glee), Stu to the quality of our artistic community, Beggs (Californication and White Files,. My Adventures With God (Simon and something to be proud of, that we do Victorian living room, breathtaking Snow Famous), and Action Jack Barker (Silicon & Schuster April 18, 2017), a humorous, a production like this every December. It Scene and serene Land of Sweets, first Valley). introspective story collection about rivals much larger dance organizations,” seen on the stage last year, designed by Stephen has a monthly audio love, catastrophe, and triumph, all notes Domeika. When asked why The architect Robert Wright. New costumes podcast, The Tobolowsky Files, of told through the lens of Tobolowsky’s Nutcracker is performed every year, she by Kate Guinee and Gail Nispel make autobiographical stories of his acting evolving relationship with the mystery explains, “The Nutcracker is more than their debut, and other surprises await. and personal life. In 2015, he co-hosted a that is “God.” a beloved ballet that millions of people Catch the holiday spirit, be mesmerized short-lived second podcast, Big Problems see every year. To the dancers, it is also by artistry and enjoy Vashon’s tradition – An Advice Podcast, with David Chen. The event is a fundraiser for Safe an annual measurement of personal of The Nutcracker. He has also authored three books: Grad Night for the Class of 2019. In achievement. They begin as a mouse, and Also at VCA this winter is the VCA The Dangerous Animals Club and addition to hearing Stephen’s delightful aspire to someday dance the lead roles. Youth Musical Theatre performance of Cautionary Tales are based on original stories, you will get to participate in a It becomes a large part of their lives as A Charlie Brown Christmas. The musical stories from his Podcast The Tobolowsky Continued on Page 4 they progress in their dance training.” is performed by a cast of 23 enthusiastic This year the role of Sugar Plum students, ranging in age from first to fifth Fairy is shared by Grace Derrer and grade, with special appearances from a Kelsey Morrison. Domeika smiles and few younger siblings. remarks of the two high school seniors, Each student in the cast brings to The Road to Resilience “Kelsey has the beautiful long lines life a character from the Charles Schulz By Terry Sullivan, and charm of traditional classical ballet cartoons. Look for Charlie Brown (Eban Re-examining dancers. Grace is regal, dynamic and Tracy), Linus (Cooper Tantau), Lucy sprightly, like today’s contemporary (Bella Blankenship), Snoopy (Mimi to be rid of. At some point, the desire to The Season ballet dancers. Both are gorgeous and Dawson) and many more beloved The winter solstice has always give to friends and family came to be seen bring different aesthetics to the role.” characters in this holiday favorite. seemed to me to be more meaningful as a business opportunity. Before there Duncan Barlow returns as the Cavalier Director Marita Ericksen and than the summer solstice. The promise was so much stuff to buy, people gave of after a year of training and is sure to assistant director Elise Ericksen, with the of longer days at the darkest and coldest themselves, as there was not much “stuff” impress audiences with his artistry and help of VHS students Gabriel Dawson time of year is more heartening than the to buy. Somewhere in the 1920’s or 30’s, strength. The role of Clara is danced by and Cypress Sechrist, have created a beginning of shorter days in the summer. the idea of consumption as an end in itself Catherine Ellison and Audrey Shirk; Gus show sure to please both kids and adults. The darkness of December lends itself took hold. I understand that when Henry Holmes returns as the Nutcracker Prince. There will also be a holiday sing-along! to stillness, introspection, and peace: Ford wanted to increase car production, To perfect their parts, “They are at the Vashon Center for Dance Silent Night. From the very beginning, his workers declined higher pay for longer studio when I arrive. They know that The Nutcracker when humans first reflected on such hours because they were already making they cannot work enough. I feel blessed Thursday December 7, 5:30 pm things, I believe the winter solstice has enough money to buy what they needed. to have such dedicated students in our (Dress Rehearsal) $5 been the most important time in our They would rather have shorter hours and program,” says Domeika. Friday, December 8, 7 pm yearly cycle. Once we were confident more free time. It was at this point that Audience members will recognize Saturday, December 9, 1 pm & 7 pm that the sun would return, it became a the idea of creating and actively selling familiar choreography and will be Sunday, December 10, 1 pm time of celebration. It is no coincidence, new products, convincing people that they delighted by this year’s updates. “Our Katherine L White Hall then, that the early Christians decided to needed things that they heretofore had no Waltz is completely new,” explains $12 VCA Member/Student, $14 celebrate the birth of Jesus at this time. It use for, became the norm. Having more Domeika. “I did not have plans to change Senior, $16 General was convenient for the Roman Christians stuff to buy than money to buy it with it. Christine Juarez’s choreography was to substitute Christmas for the Roman created an endless hunger for more work lovely. We were goofing around with Youth Musical Theatre holiday of Saturnalia. time, more money. ballroom lifts after ballet class and I was A Charlie Brown Christmas A big part of the celebration included This from the introduction of The inspired by Emma Rose DeSantis and Friday, December 15, 7 pm countering the dark with light: bonfires New Hedonism: A Post Consumerism Duncan Barlow, who took to these moves Saturday, December 16, 1 pm in the beginning and, now, lights of all Vision by Kate Soper: like fish in water. A new Waltz was born, Katherine L White Hall kinds. It has become a time to get together “Consumerism is the major cause allowing me to showcase Emma’s talents $6 Student, $10 VCA Member/ with friends and to give to each other. of global warming and wrecking the and stage presence.” In addition, Tappers Senior, $12 General Earlier people had much more darkness to planet for future generations. It is driven have a newly integrated part in the show Tickets to all VCA performances counter than we have now. Electric light by a growth economy that favors the and the Modern dancers have updated and lectures can be purchased by calling has virtually eliminated the most dramatic ever-expanding consumption of the roles and choreography. Domeika says the front desk in the Katherine L White feature of this season that the rest of life already very affluent and has allowed of Crissy Baker, Kathleen Bonner and Building at 206-436-5131 during regular observes: the peace and stillness of the the gap between the richest and poorest Vanesa Wiley, “Our choreographers are business hours Monday or through dark time. to grow to inflammatory proportions, fabulous artists. 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By Seán_C._Malone Resourcefulness was a rule among up the beach. Holiday 2017 the kids of Vashon. The insularity of Brother Mike told me the following the island from the city and the fact that story as an example of some of the hair December 2–3 & 9–10 Vashon was mostly woods gave us an brained things we did; absconding edge in creating something from nothing. Grandma’s rowboat without permission Saturday & Sunday We had safe play and we did dangerous was one of them. things. “Hey Mike, let’s take Grandma 10 am to 4 pm Take a driftwood fort that took all Ada’s boat out,” Cousin Jim yelled from afternoon to build and amounted to the beach. “The wind is up and it’s out nothing but carefully placed sticks and of the North.” So Brother Mike and Jim logs, we could drag to a site above the lashed a crossbar on a short pole which tide line. Sticks and boards stuck in the was then lashed to the space between gravel to keep them upright made a good the bow and the front seat. An old wall, much like the shacks the Indians tattered blanket served for a sail and Maps and brochures built with vertical cedar planks with the Mike and Jim shoved off from the beach cracks filled with moss; only their houses at Quartermaster, to be caught by the available at Island businesses. were practical and ours weren’t. You wind in a sea of white-caps. They used could see the sky through the 5 foot cedar an oar to steer-by as they sped down To preview the art & plan your route, visit shingles the Indians used for their roofs the beach, almost as fast as Jim’s dog; but no rain came in. It was a mystery to “Spooky” who ran along the shore. VashonIslandArtStudioTour.com us. Our roofs leaked like a sieve. The white caps made a hiss as the wind We found that large sheets of moss blew the tops off the waves and made Point Robinson, watercolor by Ken Widmeyer at Morgan Brig Studio #7 rolled up like a lawn and placed inside the boat hard to steer as the following the shelter made for a good soft bed that waves kicked the stern from side to side, smelled nice. The roof of small sticks threatening to capsize the boat. Just the wouldn’t keep out the water, but it did kind of foolish danger that young ones Vera Boy Needs A Home... let the light through. An upside down love and mother’s hate. rowboat with the bow propped up by It was at that time that Mike and Jim I’m a proud torti but without the two vertical sticks made a good shelter decided to take down the sail and row torti-tude that some of my peers have. and an oar stuck in the gravel made a for shore. Instead, they turned around Shelter volunteers compliment me on good flagpole, only if the wind didn’t off Raab’s Lagoon and rowed against my friendliness and great purr. Since blow too hard. the wind to get home to Portage. The coming to VIPP last week, I’ve been The inherent danger of riding a waves were lifting the bow of that little busy playing with different toys. Other beach log to catch the waves of a passing boat so high, and then sliding down the times I like to keep an eye on things freighter scared the daylights out of us. other side. Water came into the boat from the top of a cat tree, so I hope Kit Bradley, our neighbor, was halfway and Jim bailed with a coffee can while there’s some “vertical territory” in my across Colvos Passage with only a stick Mike rowed. They could take it no more forever home. I won’t stay up there all the time, though; I really like being with for an oar; when he disappeared behind and got out of the boat, close to shore people, and I’ll climb down in a hurry to be petted! a giant wave, only to appear on the top and stayed in their tennis shoes, to keep of the next one. The current in Colvos from getting cut by the barnacles and Go To www.vipp.org Click on Adopt Passage is very strong and always flows proceeded to pull the boat up the shore north. By the time Kit made shore again, to Portage and the Homestead, where he was all the way to Cove, a half mile Grandma Ada was waiting with a big stick. Mike yelled at Jim who cocked one hand to his ear, so he could hear in An Evening Local News the wind, “You couldn’t learn to ski, if www.vashonNews.com Local Weather you didn’t fall.” with Stephen www.vashonweather.com Local & Regional Headlines Local Rain Totals [email protected] Tobolowsky Weather forecasts Temperature hi/low Continued from Page 1 All the Vashon Headlines Wind Speed & Direction Silent Auction at intermission. This will in one place from anywhere Barometric Pressure be a delightful night for parents and also on any mobile device! Weather forecasts fans of Stephen’s. Next Edition The performance is Thursday, December 14, 6:30, the night before school break begins. What a way to Compost the Loop of The Loop launch the holidays! It will at the Vashon The Loop’s soy-based ink Want To Get Rid of Comes out High School Theater and tickets are is good for composting. 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We Rose, current co-managers of Heron’s Nest wish them all the best on this exciting Gallery, will take over the gallery space in adventure and know Vashon artists will be downtown Vashon. They will open a new in good hands,” said Susan Warner, VCA gallery, Gather Vashon, early next year. Executive Director. “VCA is committed The new retail shop will showcase to continuing to support all of Vashon’s distinctive, handmade artisan jewelry. In artists and will be offering special art and addition, other forms of art by Vashon craft shows as well as art exhibitions in artists will be featured. A classroom and the Koch Gallery, in the grand lobby of workspace is planned where people will the Katherine L. White Hall, and in the learn new skills or work on projects in Blue Heron Education Center. We are the the comfort of the shop’s friendly, relaxed center of nurturing and presenting art in atmosphere. our community.” “I am grateful to VCA for giving Heron’s Nest Gallery will continue Whitney and me the opportunity to to offer Vashon artists’ work through continue to support Island artists. In this December 24, 2017. Artists will be able world of electronic communication, we to pick their artwork up at the Nest from also look forward to creating a welcoming December 28 through December 30. Those place for people to gather to explore artists who aren’t able to make it into the common interests, and build a sense of Nest will find their artwork at Vashon purpose and connection.” said Gather co- Center for the Arts after January 1. owner, Kathy Raines. Gather Vashon plans to open in early “This is a perfect transition for the February 2018. Heron’s Nest. It’s great to be able to

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By Pamela McMahan would argue that epistemology is indeed It illustrates this creation of depth Searching for a special holiday the basis of a human operating system. perception from the comparison of the treat to enjoy with friends and family We talk a lot about operating systems for pictures created by our two eyes. of all ages? Drama Dock’s holiday play computers, but we don’t stop to notice We have two ears that similarly is a delightful, warm-hearted family that we have need of one, too. With give us two different descriptions of the musical about Vashon’s very own “Bike good epistemology we are able to build sound environment around us. When in the Tree.” Red Ranger Came Calling knowledge that is sound, systematic, a sound is created both ears pick it up. runs Dec. 21, 22 and 23 at Vashon High useful and hopefully, wise. There’s the double description part. That School Theatre. Based on Berkeley The majority of people I meet are sound will most often strike one ear a Breathed’s popular Christmas tale, Red not familiar with this term and the fraction of a second before the other ear Ranger takes place on Vashon in the late fundamental place epistemology holds and with more sound pressure. This 1930’s. Breathed (of “Bloom County” in all of our thinking. Here’s a quote difference, the nervous system then uses, and “Opus” fame) lived on Vashon from the eco-philosopher, Gregory to establish the direction from which for nearly a decade, and his wondrous Bateson, the sound emanated. Again, through illustrated book is inspired by his father’s “...epistemology is the great bridge an act of comparison a new species of depression-age childhood, and his between all branches of the world knowledge (sound direction) is created. obsession with his radio and movie hero, experience - intellectual, emotional, Now, imagine you’re in the Buck Tweed, Red Ranger from Mars. observational, theoretical, verbal, and produce section of the grocery store and Breathed’s supreme gift of outrageous, wordless. Knowledge, wisdom, art, someone picks up a melon and thumps glowing imagery lights up his funny, religion, sport, and science are bridged it. By employing yet another double provocative characters and text. Brought from the stance of epistemology. We description (whereby you are using to stage life by music and movement, the stand off from all these disciplines to both your visual and auditory systems) show, directed by Charlotte Tiencken study them and yet stand at the center you can ascertain whether or not that (33 Variations), features an all-ages cast of each.” melon is ripe without having to contact of expressive, musical Islanders. The But the bike eludes him. Though Red So you see, it is subject with vast it yourself. You see its color and you original musical adaptation is the work is a cynic, he takes a risk, and the story implications. So where might we begin? hear the sound…double description… of Myra Platt, Edd Key and Seattle’s unfolds with true belief, compassion Again let’s look to Bateson whose lifelong Epistemology in action. Book-It Repertory Theatre. and joy. intellectual quest was to answer the Bateson pointed at another double Red is an irascible 9-year-old Drama Dock Presents: question “How does Nature think?” or description process going on in the boy from New Jersey whose parents Red Ranger Came Calling: A “How does Nature process information?” nervous system, the components of banish him to his Aunt Vy’s house on Guaranteed Christmas Story - because Nature is working whereas which I’ll discuss in more detail as we damp, faraway Vashon. Disillusioned Thursday-Saturday human civilization is most certainly not go along. These processes are what we with adults, grumpy and sulky, Red Dec. 21, 22, 23 at 7:00 pm; Dec. 23 working. Thus Nature’s epistemology, might refer to as logical thought which reimagines himself as his beloved movie matinee at 2 pm Nature’s operating system seems to be a is usually associated with the left brain hero from Mars. “It was that universe,” Vashon Island High School Theatre good model. The Taoists and indigenous and relational thought which is usually Breathed writes, “cluttered with space Tickets at brownpapertickets.com or cultures throughout time would agree. associated with both the right brain and Nazis and princess nabbers, that seemed Vashon Bookshop So let’s look at an example of how the gut. to need him more than his own.” All he $20 general; $18 Drama Dock Nature thinks, how Nature gathers and Logical, or linear, thought we desires is a flashy red superhero bicycle, members, seniors, students processes information. Yes, some natural understand fairly well in this culture. sitting in the Vashon Hardware Store $12 youth 12 & under epistemology in action. We will look at The data for this mode of processing window, to become that hero himself. information gathering and processing in is fundamentally chunks of language. our own nervous systems. “This, therefore, this…” Bateson pointed out that, in Nature, The relational process we don’t when there is important information to understand that well and we refer to be gathered, natural systems will often it with words like feeling, emotion, get double or multiple descriptions of aesthetics and the like. The fundamental VCA Youth Musical Theatre the phenomenon under consideration. data that this process is crunching is We have two eyes. Because we data having to do with relations. Think presents have two eyes we get two different about it…a painting can be beautiful descriptions of the visual field. This is regardless of its content. The beauty is the double description part. communicated through the relations of Charlie Brown Christmas Bring the whole family to the VCA Then, our nervous system does parts to parts and parts to the whole. Youth Musical Theatre performance of something quite remarkable. From this Think about it…when your feelings get Charlie Brown Christmas! The musical double visual description our system hurt, it’s because you’ve discovered that will be performed by a cast of 23 students, then creates depth perception. Thus a your relation to another person is not ranging in age from first to fifth grade new species of information is created. what you thought or hoped it was. with special appearances from a few You don’t get this with just one eye. This Indeed, a deeper understanding and younger siblings. Each student in the building of a new layer of knowledge a more refined focus on this relational cast will bring to life a character from the upon the basis of an act of comparison processing is the foundation of ecological Charles Schulz cartoons. Look for Charlie is the fundamental epistemological act… intelligence. Brown (Eban Tracy), Linus (Cooper the fundamental knowledge building Rod Smith, creator of The Natural Tantau), Lucy (Bella Blankenship), act. It is common to refer to such an act Philosopher, may be reached at Snoopy (Mimi Dawson) and many as a process of abstraction. [email protected]. more beloved characters in this holiday favorite. Director Marita Ericksen and assistant director Elise Erickson, with the help of VHS students Gabriel Dawson and Cypress Sechrist, have created a show sure to please both kids and adults. There’s even a holiday sing-along! Friday, December 15th at 7:00PM - 8:00PM & Saturday, December 16th at 1:00PM -2:00PM For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit our event webpage at: Or call the Katherine L. White Hall www.vashoncenterforthearts.org/ lobby front desk at: 206-463-5131 event-cal/vca-youth-musical-theatre- charlie-brown-christmas/ December 7 ‘17 The Vashon Loop, p. 7 Scrooge of Vashon: A Chorus

Aries (March 20-April 19) what you’re up to, and sidestep or avoid of voices reads Dickens’ It may be difficult to articulate what’s those who don’t feel a need to cooperate. bothering you. Yet it’s more difficult If you mind the small stuff, you’ll keep a dealing with the consequences of not handle on the bigger things, and the minor A Christmas Carol speaking up, which are both short-term points won’t escalate or go out of control. Return to the literary source that and long-term. So do what you can to put inspired many renditions for stage your thoughts in some form that others can Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) and screen; Open Space for Arts and understand, which will also mean putting It’s essential that you calculate the Community brings a staged reading of them into a form that you understand. Note physical risks you take during the next Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to life in that once you do that, you’re responsible few days to a week, and that you err Bruce’s Black Box Theatre. for what you know (and that, incidentally, on the side of caution. It’s especially A delight for the senses and is one of the main reasons people keep important that you play it safe wherever imagination, experience a Vashon quiet). Though there are many possible alcohol is concerned, and that you actually ensemble’s staged reading of this ways to define the theme of what you’ve know and trust anyone you have sex contemporary adaptation by director got on your mind — such as emotional, with. Your chart is bubbling over with Anthony Winkler. Transport yourself to a relational or sexual — the core issue would the potential for mistaken judgments. Victorian London holiday with Dickens’ seem to be spiritual. What exactly does that However, you can compensate for this rich prose. Be touched by the timeless by raising your awareness level and not mean? I would propose that involves your story of a crotchety, old sinner who finds letting anything impair your intelligence or relationship to existence: that is, how you redemption in the eleventh hour. power of observation. Do not let yourself feel about your life, why you think you’re Saturday, Dec 16 7:30 pm & Sunday, be persuaded by people. Delay decisions here on Earth, and the most basic and Dec 17 2 pm. Open Space for Arts & if you feel pressured, particularly financial elemental values you possess. For example, Community in Bruce’s Black Box Theater ones. Mercury retrograde just began today are people or things more important? Tickets: (Dec. 3), and it’s developing in an especially What is more powerful and why: love, or $10/pp jealousy? sensitive angle of your chart: a crossroads where your business and professional https://www.brownpapertickets. lives intersect. It’s not possible to say how com/event/3122530 Taurus (April 19-May 20) and Vashon Bookshop You will need to keep your agreements much is on the line, though this is one of flexible, and evaluate them frequently. those rare instances when an abundance This is different from the usual way of the of caution in all matters, even seemingly world: rigid expectations, which are rarely minor ones, is appropriate. of the world. Thankfully, you don’t need is a roundabout way of saying take your thought about, and not grounded in reality. to feed at the trough like so many people time, gather information, make decisions There’s little you can take for granted right Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) you observe. You’re also blessed in that and give yourself a chance to revise them now, and if you don’t make the mistake of If you’re addressing family matters, you don’t need people in quite the way that before putting them into action. A lot is doing so, you will be in much safer and don’t be fooled into thinking that it’s just others do; you have the ability to hang out about to change in your life, which in many more solid territory. The easiest way to about what people are saying and doing alone and keep your own company, which ways means improve. But not if you rush run into trouble will be turning your back now. The origin you’re seeking is likely to you most likely prefer to the company of matters, or make irreversible moves with on your commitments, or shutting down be somewhere in your great-grandparents’ those who are inappropriate or unfriendly. incomplete information. communication (for whatever reason). generation. This is not designed as an Use or develop that skill now, if you need If you stay open and available, you will excuse to blame current circumstances to. As a general rule, notice how you feel Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) discover that people are only too happy on the past, but rather as a means of about yourself when you’re with someone You may have noticed the ease with to help you and offer whatever support orienting yourself on a discernible cause, else. If you start to dislike or distrust which you can find yourself in the middle they can. It would be wise of you to return and identifying a functional solution. yourself, you’re in the wrong company. of utterly meaningless controversies. the favor, and keep the emotional energy Recognize that people have been dealing There’s one other point, which is to be There’s a little storm brewing around your moving; make sure everyone around you with the same problems for eons, and careful with money, your possessions, ruling planet Saturn, and it’s taking place has what they need. Check in regularly, that families in particular hand down your wallet, your keys and your phone. in one of the most visible parts of your debunk all your assumptions, and keep emotional, genetic and karmic baggage. Keep your belongings close to you. Read chart. Rather than go into hiding, I suggest the important issues right where you can Then, the less conscious among us act out any credit card slip (or anything else) that you practice your mastery and learn how see them. that material in various dramas, which you sign. to handle yourself in public situations like seem to have neither end nor beginning. a pro. Be mindful of all the misinformed Gemini (May 20-June 21) You might count who that serves: whose Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) weirdos scampering about, pretending to What is your relationship to your interests are protected, whose mental Mercury is now retrograde in your be experts in everything until they blow sense of injury or to what you think of habits, whose alcohol abuse or inability sign, and this will be an unusually up the neighborhood. Keep calm, and as your wounding? Is it something that to have some self-control. The important revealing, perhaps complex, week. For make sure everything you say is put into you live with, something that you strive thing right now is that you concentrate you, Mercury is the planet that represents language so clear that there’s absolutely to heal, or something that drags you your wits and on your commitment to both relationships and partners. Questions no mistaking your meaning or your intent. down? If you’re suddenly experiencing growth, and not let yourself get dragged of attachment and commitment are likely Stay focused on your purpose. You have any turbulence in your life, or if old issues into what is not your issue. to come to the surface. Discussions might made many gains the past few years of have surfaced, these are the questions to verge on going out of control, and you your life, and now the age is about to turn. ask yourself. Injuries have many possible Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) would be well served to wait three or four Other priorities will soon take over, though uses. They can motivate people to become Mars in your sign is urging you to take days before engaging people on intense it’s important to preserve every last bit of healers, whether or not they attend to a diplomatic approach to whatever you do. issues, or letting them engage you. You what you’ve gained. Do so gently, intently, their problems. They can serve as a means This is your usual style, though your chart have a right to keep some distance, and you and mindfully. to keep others at a distance. They can be is particularly assertive these days, and happen to have that skill as one born under used as weapons. They can serve as agents you’re not in the mood to brook anyone’s your particular sign. Take the distance Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) of change. I suggest you take the latter nonsense. However, you would be well you need, gather information, and figure Stay on top of professional plans this approach. It’s easy to use pain in ways that advised to find a way to do that without out where people are coming from. You week. Pay attention to communications: delay or derail progress. It is more difficult ever going blow for blow. Things could may decide that certain individuals have emails, phone messages, your social media to connect yourself to your healing process easily get out of hand, and even a minor a good point, and that others are being accounts and the ones you forgot about. and stick with it; not only until you get disagreement could enlarge into something truly ridiculous. Within the sphere of your While there’s seemingly some turbulence some results, but rather until it becomes a disproportional. Therefore, back away own life, you’re the judge of that. You in the air, if you’re a skilled pilot and fixture of your identity and life purpose. rather than engage, and be particularly must be, because nobody can do it for you. remain alert, you’ll be able to work with the cautious of anyone under the influence One other thought: you might consider movements and the changes. Therefore, it Cancer (June 21-July 22) of alcohol. Note that you have two main avoiding alcohol for a few days, and the will help if you focus on what matters: what Focus on work, and keeping things channels of thought you can subscribe to: people who use it. is timely, what’s the most important, and going smoothly. Nip problems in the one is chaotic and contentious, and the what directly relates to your reputation. A bud, before they grow larger. Then make other is calm and easygoing. The difference Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) minimalist approach through the end of the sure you’re keeping on schedule, and will be like that between a thunderstorm Over the next few weeks, you get year would be fully appropriate. Complete maintaining your core priorities. As part and sunshine. Take note that many people an opportunity to sort out a diversity of your outstanding commitments. Check in of this, it will be essential to take care of are looking for a fight at the moment, not personal matters prior to Saturn entering with people and make sure you’ve fulfilled your health and wellbeing. That may mean, knowing where to direct their angst and your sign. You may feel a need to make your obligations and responsibilities. Tie over the next week to three weeks, less hostility. You are often a people-pleaser, important decisions as a result of that, up the loose ends that may remain from the emphasis on play and romantic activities, though this is not the time to give them though I’ve developed what I call the many projects of the past year, and ensure and more on making sure that the basics what they’re looking for. “Saturn rule” in the course of my long the quality is up to your standards before are covered. For example: an evening in astrological practice: Let Saturn make the you affix your signature and professional and an early night, so you get a good start Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) first move, then respond. For you, this seal. Note that your higher-ups have on things in the morning, may be much You need to do very little to have your means delaying any action until Saturn has problems of their own. Don’t add to them. more important than going out. Eat real life go well. The main thing you must do is entered your sign on Dec. 19; then add a Be impeccable. food, and drink actual water. Keep your stay out of your own way. Another way to couple more days for solstice and Mercury work and food-preparation spaces tidy. say that is to feel good about yourself and stationing direct; and then a few more Read Eric Francis daily at Make sure you have clean laundry. Make who you are, despite the prevailing turmoil days for Mercury to come out of storm www. PlanetWaves.net sure the people closest to you understand phase, right around New Year’s Eve. This The Vashon Loop, p. 8 December 7 ‘17 Vashon Library December Events Children & Families Please register at kcls.org/vashon or Spiritual call 206.463.2069. Brick Builders Monday, December 4, 11 and 18, 4pm Tweens & Teens Smart Ages 5 to 12 with adult. We’re having a block party. Come join Teen Late Night us! Build a stunning creation all your Friday, December 8, 6:30pm Aleck own, or collaborate with a friend and Grades 6-12 only. that hound dog behavior is not all about By Mary Tuel make something spectacular. The sky’s Enter the Meeting Room Arena because power. It is also about testosterone, which the limit! NERF GUNS are back! Ain’t Nothin’ But a begins by driving men to scatter their All supplies provided. We will also have 3D pens! Hound Dog seed and diversify the gene pool, but can Use the library computers, play video end with truly heinous behavior. I cede Make It! Winter Crafts or tabletop games, make crafts or just Men are hound dogs, and suddenly her that point, and give testosterone its Tuesday, December 5, 8am hang out. it is news. due for its part in men behaving badly. Ages 6 to 12 with adult. Teens must be picked up by 9pm. Not all men, I hasten to add. Most Tip o’ the hat to testosterone. Come in from the cold and make men are good, decent people, despite My trouble with the current furor is something lovely to keep or give as a Yoga in the Library the hand life deals them, and that is that it is happening so fast. It feels like a gift! We’ll have pine cone snowy owls Saturday, December 16, 10:15am admirable. lynch mob, and that makes me uneasy. and tin art decorations. Grades 6-12, adults welcome. Men in positions of power, authority, Mistakes will be made. Also, Americans All supplies provided. Instruction provided by Island Yoga or fame, though, tend to be hound dogs. have the attention spans of cats. This Center. Turns out it is true that power corrupts. will be a big deal for a while, then it will Infant Story Times Yoga is a wonderful practice of self- Right now, the heat is on famous guys. become so last year. Tuesday, December 12 and 19, 10:30am care for a healthy body, focused mind Powerful guys. Guys who in the past I have a theory that some of the Ages newborn to 24 months with adult. and sense of well-being. This class is were too big to fall. Guys who probably passionate rage coming out now is Stories, songs and fun! for teens and adults alike with gentle thought you should feel honored to be misdirected because there is one big Preschool Story Times stretches, strength building and basic sexually assaulted by them. powerful hound dog we have not yet Tuesday, December 5, 12 and 19, meditation techniques for destressing Men in power, famous men, have been able to touch. We must wait for 11:30am and centering from the inside! always had the perk of using women (and due process, which is so tedious, while Age 24 months to 6 years with adult. men and boys) however they wished. It’s we hope and pray our military will have Stories, songs and fun! Tabletop Gaming: Teen Edition part of power, doing whatever you want the sense and backbone to refuse if they Wednesday, December 20, 3:45pm to whomever you want, simply because are ordered to use our nuclear arsenal. Vashon Library Book Club Grades 6-12. you can. I hope this present reckoning for Tuesday, December 12, 4pm Unplug and enjoy gaming with other Now women and men are feeling sexual predators will bring about Family program, all ages welcome with teens. emboldened to speak up about what permanent changes for the good. I adult. Feel free to bring your own games to has been done to them. The big change especially hope that women, I hope that Each month, explore a culture or share as well. is that they are believed when they tell all victims of sexual assault, will continue topic by sharing a book together. In their stories. to be listened to and believed, but I do December, share Nancy and Plum Game On! What kicked off this latest hue and not believe that male privilege, power, by Betty MacDonald, who lived on Thursday, December 21, 1pm cry were the accusations against Harvey and hound dog behavior is going away. Vashon! Nancy and her sister, Plum, Grades 6-12. Weinstein. Apparently, he’s been slime- You think powerful men are going to let are stuck spending Christmas Eve School’s out! Come play video games balling his way through actresses for go of all that easily? in a boarding house with mean Mrs. at the library! decades, but suddenly an actress spoke If they care what people think, Monday. Still, they dream of escaping up about it, then another, then more, and perpetrators’ behavior will become more and finding a family who will truly Adults wow, blink, he goes from one of the most complex. They will go to great lengths love them. Read the book ahead of powerful men in movies to unemployed. to look like they have relinquished their time if you can, but stop in any way for Emergency Preparedness A guy like that going down for his sexual abusive ways, while the abuse continues, discussion and activities around the Wednesday, December 6, 6:30pm assault behavior? That was new and but more deeply hidden. That’s the winter season. strange. tactic I have seen used by lying scum in Join a representative from the King County Office of Emergency Then men started falling like the past, anyway. They go to incredible Make It! Winter Perler Palooza Management to learn about local dominoes. lengths to keep doing what they’ve Thursday, December 14, 4pm hazards (earthquake, flooding and Their individual responses to their always done, while trying to make you Ages 6 to 12. winter/severe storms), and how falls made a big difference to how I felt think they’ve changed. They’re kind of Bring some creativity and patience and families and communities can best about them. Louis C. K. said, “Yes, those dumb and predictable that way. leave with some fun retro art! Follow prepare for them, keep the community stories are true, and I am sorry.” All right. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the some winter-themed patterns or come safe and mitigate their effects. No attempt to deflect or weasel out of Republicans have pushed their Mystery up with your own creation. his actions. Tax Bill through both houses of Congress, All supplies provided. Kevin Spacey, on the other hand, so billionaires will be having even more Tech Tutor Thursday, December 7, 6-8pm said, “Oh, yeah, by the way, I’m gay,” money. BILL-yuns and BILL-yuns, as Family Movie Night: Pete’s Dragon Have computer or software questions? without addressing the issue of forcing Carl Sagan used to say. And when you Thursday, December 14, 6pm TechTutor Volunteers are here for you. his attentions on young men who did not have BILL-yuns, you can be any kind of Family program, all ages welcome with You may bring your own laptop, but want them. My opinion of him went from darn hound dog you want. adult. “one of my favorite actors” to “eeyew.” Note: no disrespect is intended to TechTutors cannot provide hands-on or hardware assistance. A friend sent a simple culpability the canine species by use of the phrase Yoga for Kids test to me: “Part of the issue is degree - “hound dog,” which is a reference to Tuesday, December 19, 4pm Tabletop Gaming: Adult Edition when did he do it? What did he do? Is the song, “Hound Dog.” © Sony/ATV Ages 7 to 10, ages 5 to 6 with Sunday, December 10, 2pm he genuinely contrite? Is he still doing it Music Publishing LLC. Songwriters: permission. Ages 15 and younger must be after his 40s? Jerry Lieber/Mike Stoller. Originally Join Beth Tuttle from Island Yoga accompanied by an adult. “Is he still doing it now? Shoot him.” recorded by “Big Mama” Willie Mae Center to move through some yoga Unplug and enjoy gaming with other Due process is so tedious. Thornton, and quite different from the poses and learn about breath while adults. This same friend points out to me Elvis Presley version. being still and present. Feel free to bring your own games to All supplies provided. share as well.

Christmas and New Year’s approach. We’ll be here for all your furry and feathered loved ones needs. Don’t forget to stop by Santa’s Cottage and say hi to Chief Elf, Bedwards. Bo’s Pick of the Week: Well, he’s the only one who doesn’t like the new BFF OMG line. Everyone else who has tried it has liked it. There’s no accounting for taste. (206) 463-3401 $8 Nail trimming with no appointment 17321 Vashon Hwy SW Big Red building w/Animal Stuff on the porch Compost the Loop Find the Loop on-line at The Loop’s soy-based ink www.vashonloop.com is good for composting. December 7 ‘17 The Vashon Loop, p. 9 Road to Resilience Continued from Page 1 Island Epicure both within the nation-state and If satisfying your urge requires Open Space for Arts & globally. Today 16 percent of going into debt, then there may the global population consumes very well be a problem. 80 percent of its resources. I would only ask that we Community return Americans alone are responsible all examine our shopping habit. Open Space for Arts & for around 25 percent of global Why do we do it? Are we Community returns (although carbon emissions, and their considering the overall cost to the we never left!)after completing ecological footprint is five times environment? Who is benefiting major buildingrenovation! the global capacity of 1.8 hectares from our purchase? Do we really Offering more opportunity, per capita.” need it? new spaces for all imagineable By Marj Watkins You may or may not be as In this season of giving, we sorts of creative expression and Stay Free of adamant as Soper, but you have should buy consciously. Buying creature comforts, all are now Colds and Flu to admit that she has a point. from local producers/artists/ invited to share the wonder and To remain healthy through I know that some of you craftspeople is usually a good excitement of: this coming holiday season, we are going to call me the Grinch option. You are supporting -FOUR new, multi-use need to pamper our immune for what I’m about to talk your neighbors. They are often spaces with windows and light! systems. Iron feeds the immune about. The giving portion of producing goods that have a very -Bountiful restrooms for system. Think red meat, the best this winter season has been light touch on the Earth. Some everyone food source. Think zinc gluconate, coopted by commercial interests are even made from recycled -Bruce’s Black Box Theatre a 13 milligram lozenge of it at and has been blown way out materials. Some people might -Reconfigured Grand Hall the very start of a cold, every two of proportion. For many of us, question the “need” for creative -Covered entrance and two- hours for up to a week but not “shopping,” that is, consumption artwork, but I would not. You story Atrium longer. Too much zinc actually for the fun of it, has become a may not be able to afford it, but, -Heat! weakens immunity says Reader’s favorite pastime. For people with if you can, it is a purchase that And an interactive art surprise Digest book 1801 Home Remedies. excess discretionary income, provides joy. If the recipient of Ribbon cutting happens awaits you in the Center of the Enjoy and benefit from this is not a personal problem. the gift is not overjoyed with it, at noon, then enter to discover Grand Hall Vitamin C in its live, natural it may end up at Granny’s where marvelous art by Island artists Enjoy a tour, sip cider, hot form--oranges, tangerines, somebody that does appreciate it featuring larger than life 3-D cocoa and Roasterie coffee. minneolas. Drink hot lemonade will get it at a bargain and cherish wood sculptures by Shawn Munch on homemade cookies sweetened with honey to soothe with a bad cold or the flu, or if sick it forever. Everybody wins, or at Nordfors, textile fantasies and fruit and between 1 and 4 a sore throat and head off a cold. already will get well fast. least nobody loses. made real by Patricia Toovey, pm, see ‘live’ sculpture unfold Lunch on hot, salty chicken soup. Another option is to never seen before installation as aerialists of all ages (from Chicken soup thins mucus. Add Magic Potion Tincture send money to a group that & mixed media works by UMO School of Physical Arts) 1 finely chopped garlic clove to Makes about 1 cup will provide somebody in an Cathy Sarkowsky, acrylic on demonstrate their skills and your bowlful. Garlic kills germs “undeveloped” country with a canvas by Jessica Bolding, talents in the Atrium, while instantly. 1 cinnamon stick means to a livelihood: an animal, upcycled metal works by Julia circus gymnastics and Zumba Get some rest. It’s difficult, 1 Tablespoon cloves seeds, materials, or tools. Heifer Anderson, responsible apparel happen in adjacent spaces. I know with all the Christmas 1 ½ cups boiling water International is one such group. by Rebecca Wittman and an Free and open to all, come, shopping and gift wrapping and Our providers of stuff, amazing new fir bench crafted imagine and be inspired! Save gingerbread men baking still to Simmer until the water turns especially nonessential stuff, by Hans Nelsen. Guest Seattle the date & experience the O like do, but take a 15-minute break good and brown. It will reduce as have come to depend on artist Cathy McClure brings never before. every couple of hours. Tired it simmers. Cool and transfer to this time to make their year her magical, strobe-lit zoetropes people are more susceptible to ajar that owns a tight-fitting lid. profitable. It particularly pains to the new Black Box Theatre. art. heart. soul. germ attacks. This keeps without refrigeration. me that our wonderful artists Above all, keep a jar of my The cloves are both antiseptic and and craftspeople have to depend antibacterial, antiviral Magic a topical anaesthetic for a sore on this time. No doubt, buying Potion handy. I make a strong throat whether you gargle or sip something handmade locally is tincture of it and put a couple of it. To use, dilute with three parts a good thing, even if it is a frill, It’s A Wonderful Life tablespoonfuls into my morning water to one part Magic Potion but taking advantage of a societal An angel is sent from tea when I wake with stuffed-up for a gargle. Or put a couple of compulsion really bothers me. I Heaven to help a desperately sinuses. It’s effective against the tablespoons of the tincture in a guess it works if we are buying frustrated businessman by fever of a flu, or any other fever. cup of tea, lemonade, or whatever because we really want to, and showing him what life would My cleaning woman suffered a hot beverage you wish to enjoy not because we feel we have to. have been like if he had never recurring fever that kept her from and benefit from. existed. going to work, over and over Comments? Genre: Drama, Family again. Besides the misery if it, she Bon appatite et bon sante! [email protected] Directed by: Frank Capra could ill afford the financial hit. Starring: James Stewart, I gave her the recipe for my Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore cinnamon and clove potion. She Rating: PG made some of the tincture base 2 hr 10 min of it and drank it undiluted. “It It’s A Wonderful Life tasted terrible,” she said, “But it The Vashon Theatre worked!” And her fevers never Sunday, December 17th at came back. Whatever caused Noon them, whether viral or bacterial, Free Showing! it seems to have been routed for good. My son John, here for the Thanksgiving feast, was feeling wiped out. He suspected he was coming down with some malady. When he went back to Seattle that afternoon it was with a care package of leftover turkey and a little jar of my Fresh Cranberry Relish. It’s just a pound of cranberries, sorted, washed, and food processor ground with a peeled and diced orange, one- fourth teaspoon ground cloves, and honey to taste (about half a cup). The relish has medicinal value, too. Cranberries contain Homestyle Breakfasts an acid that prevents germs from Sports on clinging to one’s bladder wall Live and and causing an infection. Oh, yes, Music Plate Size Pancakes 5 John’s impending malady went Breakfast served till 5pm away. Fri, Sat & Sun HD TV’s My Magic Potion has appeared in my columns before Open Daily 9am to 7pm but is still news to some readers. “Last load in at 6:15pm” I hope new Islanders will see this for the first time and be saved 17320 Vashon Hwy SW from a pre-holiday season ruined (Located across from Pandoras Box) The Vashon Loop, p. 10 December 7 ‘17 Comedy Night! Subconscious Population Join us Friday, December 8th at 8:00 pm, at the Red Ron Hook Birthday Bash Bicycle Bistro and Bar. The Subconscious Population… evening features an all-star .a band that everyone knows and lineup of locally famous on- is a huge part of Island history island comedians, once again when it comes to music. If you reminding us and our significant think that maybe, just maybe… others why some trips to the on a quiet summer night, sitting grocery store take much longer on your porch perhaps…you than they should. We dare you might have heard wisps of “Jah to run into any one of these Lee Kali”, “Funkified” or “One comics squeezing melons in In A Million” floating through the produce section and not the air…you just might have. completely forget why you’re Yes, one of the island’s most there. mysterious and captivating Comedy Night at the Bike bands ever is back at it and is a lot like that and more. One having a blast blazing through moment you’re settled in for their classic songs, as well as a fine burger and beer. The creating their own spin on next, you’re entertained by the is none other than “The World’s some very cool covers. Like bravado and fearless artistry Laziest Comic,” Pearce Cobarr. Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were of those daring enough to bare Pearce irregularly performs Here”….or Jimi’s “All Along their souls, swing for the fences in Seattle when the ferries are The Watchtower”. These boys and make you laugh. (Red aligned and the promoter of an are having some fun and if Bike Management discourages event can adequately answer, you’re lucky, you’ll hear some “baring and/or swinging.” Bare “Are you certain there’s no one of that from your porch, if the and swing at your own risk.) else you can get?” wind carries it just right. Now A year ago, our island was Cover charge is $8, and the it’s time we call them out for in shock and mourning. Last show starts at 8:00 pm, but show one of their captivating magical time we checked, the constant up early and get a seat, because mystery shows….. barrage of synapses telling us as crazy as it sounds, this event This will be a very special “It can’t possibly get worse” are is always packed! show as we will be celebrating still in overdrive. Our nation, This show will most likely Ron’s 70th birthday. Expect our region, our island needs include adult content, so some pretty cool surprise guests every laugh we can get. And please use your best judgment and wonderful music. by golly, Friday’s line up of the if bringing children. This is Friday, December 15th island’s most beloved comics (or opening night of VCA’s “The Ron Hook Birthday Bash at least those who could show Nutcracker.” Drop the kids off Subconscious Population up) is just the group to do it. in their tutus and stage makeup, With Special Guests Hosted by the always you come back to the Bike where No cover, all-ages ’til 11pm, charming and witty Whiskey we’ll supply the real nuts. 21+ after that. Jim of the popular Whiskey See you there! Hour Radio Program, we’ll cruise through an evening of Friday, December 8th, 8pm laughter in style and substance. Live Comedy Will Sing Expect sparkling new The Red Bike PERRY’S VASHON material from local humorists All-ages till l 11pm, 21+ and comedians including Chris after that (but parents, please For Vashon Austin, Jim Farrell, Richard think twice; Pearce Cobarr is BURGERS Moore and Kevin Kim-Murphy. headlining) Celebrating 14 years Serving Vashon Island Your headliner for the night $8 cover Benefit Show 17804 Vashon Hwy SW Vashon Events is once Open 11am to 8pm Monday-Saturday again partnering with the Red 12pm to 5pm Sunday Bicycle Bistro & Sushi to host a showcase of holiday songs to benefit Island Nonprofits this holiday season. The Fifth Annual Will Sing for Vashon will take place on Friday, December 22nd beginning at 8pm. The event is always an open call for Vashon Gluten Island musicians to perform a Free holiday song. In the past over 25 Buns! acts perform through the night and this year is no exception. As we did last year, Vashon Latte and Wisdom Events is opening the event up to allow audience members to To Go donate money to any nonprofit organization they choose by 17311 VashonMonday Hwy Sw - Friday 5:30am - 3:00pm Saturday 7:00am - 3:00pm specifying the name of the Cash & nonprofit on envelopes that will Checks Sunday 8:00am - 2:00pm be distributed. This way, all the Welcome 17311 Vashon Hwy Sw nonprofits on the island can join in the fun, and benefit from the extraordinary night of song and community. The event is produced by Pete Welch and Allison Shirk Advertise in the Loop! of Vashon Events with Allison It’s a great time to get back in the Loop. emceeing the night. It will be [email protected] fun, festive and for a great cause. This is yet another in a Friday, December 22nd, Presentation Next Loop comes out December 21 series of many special themed 8pm The Red Bicycle Bistro & shows that will be produced by The 5th Annual Will Sing Sushi Vashon Events in the coming For Vashon Benefit Show All-ages ’til 11pm, 21+ after year. A Special Vashon Events that December 7 ‘17 The Vashon Loop, p. 11 Betsy Rose The Van Redeker Band Benefit The Vashon Resettlement with Choral Majority. Betsy’s music Committee is honored to sponsor a inspires kindness, compassion, resistance Concert for the Land Trust musical event featuring Betsy Rose on and healing! Please join the Vashon Land Trust Friday, December 15, at the Vashon In this time of global upheaval, we for an intimate evening of acoustic music United Methodist Church. need more than ever to know we are part with Vashon’s own Van Redeker Band, This special event will begin at of a much larger human family, whose with all proceeds benefiting the Land 6:30 PM with a Syrian souk, or market, resilience, openness, courage and love Trust. Special guests, talented teen duo offering foods, gifts, and handcrafts can strengthen our own. You don’t want Petrichor, will be opening for the band. created by members of the Syrian to miss this opportunity to come together The Van Redeker Band performs families who recently moved to Vashon as a community to support each other dynamic interpretations of songs by Island. The performance of Betsy Rose and our families during this special time some of music’s greatest songwriters, in Concert begins at 7:15 PM. of the year. including The Beatles, Annie Lennox, Betsy will share stories and songs Tickets are $15 (General) and $25 Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Johnny from her 2016 music pilgrimage in (Family) They may be purchased at Cash, as well as originals by veteran Asia and Africa and her lifetime of https://betsyrose.brownpapertickets. songwriter Daryl Redeker. organizing community singing for com The concert will feature unique inclusion, justice and resistance. She has All funds raised will benefit the acoustic arrangements of popular sung in Washington DC with Code Pink, Vashon Resettlement Committee and our songs from the Van Redeker in Liberia with women warriors of peace. activities assisting these refugee families Band repertory as well as new She has empowered women recovering with housing, language training and job songs performed for the first time. from the sex trade and woven song development. Saturday, December 9, 6:30pm. circles of healing. Now she is crafting a Join us on December 15th! The Van Redeker Band are: $25 new resistance on the streets of Berkeley Daryl Redeker on lead guitar and Tickets are available at the Vashon vocals. Sara Van Fleet on bass, guitar Bookshop and online at: & vocals. Sam Van Fleet on guitar, www.vashonlandtrust.org/ harmonica & vocals. Dodd Johnson on event/3575/ Live Music drums & percussion at Farmers Market The Vashon Island Growers Association Norris and Sliver Need A Home offers locally grown produce at the Saturday Market, in the heart of Vashon’s town. At We’re a brother and sister the Saturday Market, you’ll find about 30 to who love each other (and 50 vendors of food and arts and crafts, along our sister Chloe) very much. with live music. All three of us were found October 21st, the Saturday Farmer’s as kittens. Although we’re Market is moving indoors! You’ll find them in the lobby of the Vashon Center still somewhat shy around for the Arts! people, we’ve made a lot Vashon Events is happy to be a part of progress since coming to of bringing music to the Vashon Saturday VIPP. Farmers Market. The music is almost but worried about how they would always from 11am until 1pm. We’d like If you’ve thought it would to thank John L. Scott for sponsoring the be fun to have multiple cats get along, you don’t have to worry music at the Farmer’s Market this winter! RiverBend is the popular island band about us - we’re best friends. We’ll Whoop! of Paul Colwell, Rochelle Munger, Peter entertain you with our antics, and On Saturday, December 9th, we bring Larsen, Dave Lang, Cliff Simpson and we’ll be fine together when you’re you Pat Reardon & Jenny Bell. Chuck Roehm. Chuck & Peter, played Pat Reardon plays original songs for many years as part of the island band, away. There’s a “Purrfect Pair” chock full of so many words, images, and “The Garage Boys” and suspect this may discount on the adoption fee when grooves that you’ll need both ears to hear be the 25th year they have played at you adopt two VIPP cats that are them all & both feet to tap along. He’s been Festival. Paul is well known for playing bonded to each other. Maybe it writing, playing, and singing his songs with many Island groups as well as the since 1981 when he began busking in his “The Colwell Brothers” and the “Up with would be called “Tremendous Trio” hometown of Burlington, Vermont. He People” groups. Dave is known for his if you adopted all of us – three is a accompanies himself on harmonica and family Cajun band, the Seattle based band lucky number, isn’t it? his powerful & beautifully soulful voice Cajun band “How’s-Bayou”, and many seldom needs a microphone, although other Island groups. Rochelle and Cliff, he’ll probably use one at this gig. His who are well known on the Island and Go To www.vipp.org Click on Adopt originals defy categorization & genres - have played in many venues and styles of much to the consternation of DJs trying music rounds out the group. to figure out what slot to file them in. His This band has a wide breadth of between song impromptu stage banter musical experience and talent sure to verges on a comedy act. Pat will be joined please. With instrumentation ranging by the amazing Jenny Bell. Come be from Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Fiddles, entertained. Accordion, Harmonica and Upright Bass Starting Saturday, October 21st, the their songs range from traditional old- Saturday Farmer’s Market is moving time country favorites, folk songs, Cajun, indoors! You’ll find them in the lobby of new twists on old time rock to original the Vashon Center for the Arts! songs. RiverBend will provide a variety for everyone to keep the toes tapping and On Saturday, Dec 16th, we bring you hands clapping. RiverBend! 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