SCSC is Having a Field Day

And You are Invited!

“Having a Field Day”, Definition:  to experience freedom from one’s usual work schedule; to have a very enjoyable time.

Salmon Creek Soccer Club (SCSC) is having a field day on Saturday, September 4, starting at 9 am; and while it may not exactly fit the definition above, SCSC is in need of volunteers to come out to HB Fuller Park to help with some necessary maintenance and field lay out.

Good fields don’t just happen, they take lots of planning and hard work; and when the… [Continue reading...]

Clark County Gridiron Gang

Where Hope Comes Alive.

Friday Night Lights Clark County Style.  High School Football kicks off this Friday Night across Clark County! There are 17 Teams in the Greater St Helens League, and whether they are 4A, 3A, or 2A; all these young men are playing their A game: for themselves, for their school, for their community… for the love of the game!

Pre-game tailgating, the high school band, cheerleaders, rivalries; it’s hard to not get caught up in the excitement! While you can’t catch ‘em all, here is the… [Continue reading...]

Welcome Back Teacher Breakfast

Hmm, are They Serving Green Eggs and Ham?

No, no Green Eggs and Ham for our teachers for breakfast (that is saved for our first graders later on in the year!)

The first day of school for Salmon Creek Elementary School students is Wednesday, September 8, 2010; but the first day back to school for Salmon Creek Elementary School teachers is Thursday, September 2, 2010.

The Salmon Creek PTA is planning a back to school breakfast for our wonderful teachers at 8 am. We’ll have some new teachers, as well… [Continue reading...]

Doggie Biscotti

Fresh from the Battle Ground Barkery.

Do you have a dog, or know someone who does? Then you will want to check out the Battle Ground Barkery for some yummy treats, Doggie Biscotti, for Fido! These biscuits contain no wheat, are all natural, and have no preservatives.

Doggie Biscotti is made by students with disabilities at Battle Ground High School as part of their vocational training. Students make the dough, roll it, cut them out in the shape of a dog bone, bake and then package them.  They send… [Continue reading...]

Vancouver Sausage Fest 2010

The Best Wurst in the West.

The Vancouver Sausage Fest is officially the last blowout of summer fun and is always held the weekend after Labor Day. So mark your calendars now for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 10,11, and 12, 2010 for the 39th Annual Vancouver Sausage Fest on the grounds at St. Joseph School and Parish! Check out Clark County Live! on location from last year as we talk with some of the people that help make the Sausage Fest the success it is.

There is… [Continue reading...]

Having Fun on the Run

Max Muscle Offers Triathlon in Hazel Dell.

A triathlon is a combination of three sports: swimming, biking and running. It was created more than 20 years ago and is one of the hottest sports in the US. Now is your chance to take part in a triathlon right here in Clark County. The Rotary’s Max Muscle End Polio Now Triathlon will be September 12, 2010.

Swim in the Klineline Pond, ride your bike along the beautiful hills of Salmon Creek, Felida and even part of Ridgefield, and run along the… [Continue reading...]

Stay Cool in the Pool

It’s Sunday Funday at Vancouver’s Marshall Center.

Sunday Funday at Marshall Center is usually the first Sunday of the month, but this month it will be held on the second Sunday of the month, July 11, 2010 (anyone remember what the first Sunday in July was?). Sunday Funday will be offered the first Sunday of the month going forward.

This free, family fun event is from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. There will be games, crafts and other activities for the whole family to enjoy. And, don’t forget your… [Continue reading...]

Humane Society of Southwest Washington

Join in the Anniversary Celebration!

Join the Humane Society in celebrating one-year in the new animal sheltering facility! Bring the whole family – furry and four-legged too! On Saturday, August 28, 2010, the Humane Society will host a free community event in celebration of one year in its new animal shelter in east Vancouver.

The Anniversary Celebration is free to public and will feature special adoption pricing, vendors, food, games and activities for the kids, microchip and vaccination clinics, a police K9 demonstration at 3pm and more! This… [Continue reading...]

13th Annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival

Bravo! Vancouver.

Hot jazz, fabulous wines, fine art, and delicious cuisine…experience it all at the 13th Annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival taking place in the heart of Vancouver, USA, Esther Short Park, on August 27,28, and 29, 2010.

This year’s Festival features a diverse lineup of American “jazz legends”—including blues, fusion, Cajun, straight ahead and contemporary bands. Local and regional jazz bands will also be performing, and the Festival’s Jazz Education Stage will also provide an opportunity for middle school and high school musicians to perform on the… [Continue reading...]

Smokey’s School Supply Drive

Benefiting Our Local Schools.

Need an excuse to go to Smokey’s Hot Oven Pizza (besides the awesome jo-jos, my favorite!) ? Well, how about this one…you want to help out our local school-aged kids.

It’s almost back to school time, and there are a lot of local families that are struggling to send their kids back to school with the supplies they need. If you can, pick up a few school supplies (most of the stores have lists of needed supplies), but most basic needs are backpacks, #2 pencils, colored… [Continue reading...]

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