Take the Stress out of “Distress” – A Yacht Club Tech Talk
Just the name – MARINE DISTRESS CALLS – emphasizes STRESS!
We look forward to and expect our time on the water to be fun, safe and enjoyable. Almost always that is true. Then one day…
We all know what Mayday, Mayday, Mayday means, but when is it appropriate? What about the other types of distress calls? What happens to you, the one in distress, when you call out for help?
Learn the details at Taking the Stress out of Distress Calls – another Quartermaster Yacht Club tech talk, open to all, on Tuesday, April 14 starting at 6:30PM at Meyers Hut, Quartermaster Yacht Club’s on the water headquarters.
Find the “Hut” at 23428 Vashon Hwy SW. Park on the street, or up the hill on the west side of the highway, and walk down the ramp.
Being safe on the water is one thing. Being prepared knowing how to ask for help is part of that.
Choose Plastics Free
Kat Eggleston & Jim Page Play Indivisible Meeting
Indivisible Vashon welcomes musicians Kat Eggleston and Jim Page to the Wednesday, March 11 Indivisible Vashon meeting at the Vashon United Methodist Church. Kat and Jim will perform music of activism and healing while Indivisible Vashon leaders unveil “Vashon Community Response” – actions to protect our community from the over-reach of the current administration.
Doors open at 6pm with music starting at 6:30. “Vashon Community Response” will be presented at 7, followed by more music from Kat and Jim. The event is free. For those who are able, please consider a donation at the door or a purchase of Kat and Jim’s music.
New Food Bank Location to open March 18!
The Vashon Food Bank will be open for free grocery shopping at their new location beginning on Wednesday, March 18th. The new location is behind the Methodist Church, south of Chevron and across the street from Euphorium. Home delivery services are continuing unchanged. Everyone is invited to come celebrate at the ribbon cutting on Friday, March 13th at noon.
More information about the food bank can be found online at www.vashonfoodbank.org
Swiftwater Gallery Presents Darcie Beck
Swiftwater Gallery is pleased to announce March 6th First Friday demonstration is by renowned local Artist Darcie Beck. In Darcie’s long career as an artist he has work in sculpture, drawing and painting. On March 6th 6-7pm , Darcie will be describing his creative process which starts every morning with journaling , with both writing and drawing.
Many of Darcies journal sketches are done with watercolor pencils, photos are taken as reference material.
Some of his beautiful sketches are then made into dynamic paintings.
We hope you can attend this window into an artist’s creative journey.
Swiftwater Gallery, 17600 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon Island Music Scholarship Fundraiser
On Sunday, March 1st from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Vashon High School Theater there will be a special performance by Singer-Songwriters from Vashon Island. The performance is a fundraiser for the Vashon Island Music Scholarship, formally the Paul Colwell and the Vashon Events Music Scholarship which are now combined into the Vashon Island Music Scholarship and is part of the Vashon Community Scholarship Program. This will be our 4th year for the scholarship.
The performers will be Mark Graham, Orville Johnson, Ray Hanowell, Nell Coffman, Kim Thal, Ryan Hotchkiss, Rob Hotchkiss, Dianne Krause, Steve Itterly, Carter Castle, Mikey Naucus, Jeff Kanzler, Steve Amsden, Kat Eggleston, Chuck Roehm, Josie Reiling, Daryl Redeker, Paul Gerard, JT Wingett, Wilson Abbott, Chris Anderson, Paul and Steve Colwell. The Emcee will be Craig Beles; Danny Powers will provide the sound with Andrew Reissiger and Mike Witmer doing stage management.
These are all talented songwriters and performers so the afternoon will be a fun one to attend.
Funds raised will go to the Vashon Island Music Scholarship which is awarded to graduating Seniors who intend to continue with music in their higher education.
A suggested donation of $10.00 to $20.00, cash, check, credit card or venmo at the door would be appreciated. If you cannot attend the performance on March 1st you can donate to the fund by visiting www.vashonscholarships.org and clicking on the donate button. In the comment or memo box, be sure to include the words “for the Vashon Island Music Scholarship.”
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Warm Clothes Needed
King County Announces Stop Hate Hotline
Be honest now. I know, I’m just a voice on the radio, but I have a really important question for you. Are you afraid? Afraid of someone or something out there and it’s kind of messing up your life right now? And getting help is so painful and awkward that it’s like so hard that it’s easier just to put it off. But what if help were to meet you half way? Because we’ve got that for you, just a phone call away. Two days ago King County announced the launch of the Stop Hate Hotline. And here it is: 833-766-7481, or 833-STOP-H81. The launch of the Stop Hate Hotline represents King County’s unwavering commitment to creating a community where every resident feels safe, valued and protected from hate and bias. This hotline provides crime victims and survivors support, resources and assistance in reporting the crime to law enforcement if they choose. Now people can speak up anonymously against hate and know their privacy will be safeguarded. That number once again: 833-766-7481 or 833-STOP-H81. This has been a Voice of Vashon Public Service Announcement.
The Vashon Community Van could come in mighty handy!
You want to take a day trip but there are 11 people in your family. So, take two cars? Well, maybe, but why? When you can borrow a Community van from the county that will carry that many folks? You can do that. Pick it up at the Vashon Chamber of Commerce. Cost you $2.75 per adult; $1.00 for seniors; the driver and youth under 19 pay nothing. Gas, insurance and bridge tolls are included with fare. Pay with your ORCA card, Transit GO ticket app or Human Services bus ticket. (Cash not accepted) Reserve the van at least two days in advance via web at kingcounty.gov/communityvan, or email communityvan@vashonchamber.com. All trips require an approved driver and at least two riders, boarding the van in Vashon. Drivers must be 21 years old, meet driver requirements and complete free training. Now aren’t you glad you live here? This has been a Voice of Vashon Public Service Announcement, Easy Living Department.