An Infomercialby Bernie O’MalleyMayor 2016 Oh my, nobody told you we got Island Bluebirds who drive cars? Over Town in the City? Well, it’s true. If you have a medical/dental appointment off-Island, a Neighborly Bluebird picks you up, whisks you there, waits for you until the visit is done, then brings you home, true door-to-door…
Announcements, March 2025
When Birds Talked and People Sang
By Erin Durrett Everyone who lives on Vashon, no matter how young or old, has had an amazing experience with birds: a song so sweet it melts your heart, a majestic heron sweeping over the water in the early dawn light, or the screech of an owl hunting in the depths of a windy night….
Announcements, November 2024
Clothing Drive Update
By Jane Valencia Under the effort and direction of Daniel Hooker, the Clothing Drive has been running for ten years, for the past 2½ years at the Food Bank. Distribution takes place on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. As mentioned in last month’s issue, Daniel is retiring from running this program. Thank you…
Announcements, October 2024
Vashon-Maury Clothing Drive Needs Our Community to Keep it Going
Based at the Food Bank on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., the Clothing Drive gives clothing, rain gear, jackets, bedding/sleeping bags, heaters, camping stoves and more for free to those who need them. These donations have made an impactful difference to Islanders throughout the year, and during the cold, rainy months especially. After…
Announcements
You Heard It First at the Loop
Today, NVIDIA stock dropped by 8% and the U.S. Justice Department issued a subpoenas to begin an anti-trust investigation into the company. The Loop reported on problematic signals within the company back in April. The AI Bubble and its Needles
Announcements, August 2024
Vashon Concerts in the Park 2024!
By Pete Welch The Vashon Park District is excited to bring back Concerts in the Park this year in collaboration with Vashon Events. Join us every Thursday night in August from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a delightful evening of music. Concerts in the Park is a family-friendly event series that gathers the community for…
Announcements, August 2024
Oneness Center Events
Every Monday in August, 5, 12, 19, and 26, please join our Spiritual Book Club at the Vashon Oneness Center, where we just celebrated our first year in operation in July. We will meet from 5:00-6:00 p.m. on Mondays at the Vashon Methodist Church, to share “The Four Sacred Secrets for Love and Prosperity, A…
Announcements, Editorial Page, July 2024
Being a Reader and Writer for The Loop
Two years ago, in a garden, a wish arose to provide a print space for community conversation and the sharing of ideas. “The Vashon Loop” lay fallow. Perhaps we could relaunch it? Long story short, the rebooted Loop is nearing its two-year anniversary. We thank our readers, writers, advertisers, and financial supporters for making these…
Announcements, July 2024
New Local Leadership at the Vashon Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does not have paid clergy. Local members are asked to serve in all different capacities, all as volunteers without monetary compensation. They receive a “calling” to serve. After 7 years of dedicated service, Chet Tillman, long-time Islander, has been released from serving as Branch President (congregational leader)….