The students have good to excellent English, medical insurance, and spending money. They come from over 40 countries. Some have come on a scholarship that it takes over a year to earn. Those students are chosen for their good grades, good English, positive attitude, and motivation to succeed. We have many students who need to […]
This year: “I love candy” is the ultimate expression of the virtues of scouting; Pens littered the parade pathway (oops); BACK I’M GONNA OFF FART!; making an informed decision for unofficial mayor; Best advice – have some candy; and lastly… setting good (or not) food choice examples for your kid.
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Just like many other communities across the U.S., Vashon Island has been grappling with the issue of racism. This week, Swaneagle Fitzgerald wrote a brave and moving post about her personal experiences with racism on the island. In the post, she describes several racist incidents that have taken place in her community, ranging from dirty
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On February 12, 2019 I woke up in the morning to a unique post on Facebook from an Islander friend. The post had two photos, sort of a “Then and Now”. The photos both looked eerily alike, though the people were different. In reading the post, the story got even more interesting: This is Alfred
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Vashon Youth and Family Services (VYFS) is a non-profit organization established in 1977 to serve the community on Vashon-Maury Island. Its mission focuses on nurturing the wellness and emotional health of the Island’s children and their families so that they will thrive. No one in need is ever turned away. VYFS partners with a number
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Let’s face it: crime happens. Things get stolen. Cell phones, laptop, jewelry, and personal belongings are all susceptible to it. However, there’s another threat to those who have had property stolen from them: garage sale pages online. Whether they are through social media (such as Facebook) or through eBay and Craigslist, these sites often don’t
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Two pedestrians were reportedly hit by a vehicle near the crosswalk outside the Vashon movie theater this evening (Thursday, January15th). Island residents related that conditions were dark and rainy. Heavyintermittent rain today may have contributed to low visibility forboth the pedestrians and drivers. Vashon island purports to be “walk friendly” according to multiplesources but this is
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Ruby Brink is a dining establishment, which just opened on Vashon Island on May 4th. One of their logos states that they are a butcher, bar and kitchen. This brand-new restaurant is quite unusual because it gives its patrons the option of three things to do. They can dine at the restaurant, drink at the
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Vashon Island, in King County, Washington State, is a 37-square mile island close by the mainland with approximately 11,000 inhabitants. Since it is not connected to a bridge, the only way to get to and from the island is by ferry. Though the island is small in size and population, there are many things to
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It is a bold claim to say the best Thai near Seattle is on Vashon Island. Thai food is a competitive market in the Seattle area. It’s often assumed that if there was going to be a best place, it would have to be a two hundred dollar a plate business in the center of
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