Ringing in the New Year with CYT Vancouver

Fun Filled Evening for the Whole Family.

festiveclock 135 Ringing in the New Year with CYT VancouverLooking for a fun filled, family friendly, New Year’s Eve Party? Then you should check out what Christian Youth Theater (CYT) has put together! On December 31, 2010 from 8:00 pm to 12:30 am, they are having a New Year’s Eve Party complete with live DJ, dancing, refreshments, games and prizes, silent and live auctions, as well as special areas for adults, teens and kids!

The party is semi-formal and will be held at the NW Baptist Convention Center (3200 NE 109th Ave, … [Continue reading...]

Battle Ground Hosts Washington State Attorney General

Rob McKenna Guest Speaker at Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce January Meeting.

battlegroundchamber 135 Battle Ground Hosts Washington State Attorney GeneralOn Thursday, January 6th, State Attorney General Rob McKenna will be visiting the City of Battle Ground for a tour of the City led by Mayor Michael Ciraulo.

Mayor Ciraulo stated, “We are honored that Mr. McKenna will be touring and speaking in the City of Battle Ground.  The priorities of the Attorney General’s Office – consumer protection, government accountability and community safety – clearly serve the citizens of Battle Ground.”

Following the tour, Washington’s 17th Attorney General, … [Continue reading...]

One of the Best Drives in Clark County

American Red Cross Clark County Blood Drive.

redcross 135 One of the Best Drives in Clark CountyDid you know that one pint of blood can save up to three lives? Or that every two seconds someone needs a blood transfusion, and every year about five million patients in the US need blood? That life saving blood cannot be manufactured; it can only come from volunteer donors.

The American Red Cross Clark County Donation Center is having a special Blood Drive: “Ride the Slope, Give Someone Hope!” This campaign will begin January 10, 2011 and end January 15, 2011. They … [Continue reading...]

Salmon Creek NA December 2010 Board Minutes

Salmon Creek, Vancouver, WA

As part of our ongoing coverage of the activities that shape your Salmon Creek neighborhood, the following are the formal minutes from the North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association General Meeting, held on December 14, 2010.

North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Minutes

The December 14, 2010 NSCNA Board Meeting was held at President Paul Scarpelli’s house at 7 PM.
Members present: 1. Paul Scarpelli, President 2. Barbara Anderson, Vice-President, Secretary Elect 3. Steve Smith, Vice-President Elect 4. Samantha Guse, Secretary, Treasurer Elect 5. Jennifer Konopasek, Director #1 6. Jim … [Continue reading...]

Catch the Buzz at Coffee Villa

Please Give Buzz, Too.

coffeevilla 135 Catch the Buzz at Coffee VillaOr Woody, or Mr. Potato Head, or Hamm… Coffee Villa is having a toy drive going on now through December 23, 2010. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to Coffee Villa (13011 NE Fourth Plain), all toys will be going to the children at Open House Ministries. We talked to Linda at Coffee Villa, and while there is no official “Wish List” from Open House Ministries, the need is great and every toy donated will find a very appreciative home.

Coffee Villa will also be … [Continue reading...]

Vancouver’s Pure Advantage

Pure Advantage Basketball Academy Christmas Camp.

santabasketball 135 Vancouvers Pure AdvantageEveryone knows the Holidays are upon us, and for those of us with kids in school, you know that Christmas Vacation is almost upon us, too. That means lots of kids, with lots of time on their hands. So, how about putting those hands to good use, and put a basketball in them!

Pure Advantage Basketball Academy is offering a Holiday Hoops Christmas Camp on December 21st and 22nd between 9 am and noon.  The Holiday Hoops Camp is designed for boys and girls … [Continue reading...]

The Reuser is Talking Trash

A Green(er) Christmas for Vancouver.

gardenmarkers 135 The Reuser is Talking TrashReduce. Reuse. Recycle. We all know we should, but it’s not much fun, is it? Well, it is if you know Terra Heilman, aka “The Reuser”! She is one of the organizers of Vancouver Green Drinks, along with Laura Sauermilch, that made events such as the Community Clothing Swap and the Check ‘Em Off Green Holiday Event possible.

She also has a blog, The Reuser, with some ideas to keep you gifting green and local this holiday season. So, in the true spirit … [Continue reading...]

Vancouver Kids are Cooking Up Fun

The Kids Cooking Corner, Where Food is Fun!

kidscookingcorner 135 Vancouver Kids are Cooking Up FunSo maybe the next Iron Chef is already running around “helping” you in the Kitchen… but before they get their own TV show, you’d like them to know that Baking Soda is not a new flavor of pop. The Kids Cooking Corner was formed to help create a new generation of capable cooks! They focus on nutrition, kitchen safety, proper food preparation, etiquette, cleanliness and FUN!

Kids will learn everything from the rules of kitchen safety and adding ingredients to reading recipes … [Continue reading...]

2nd Annual Vancouver Preschool Fair

Sponsored by MOMS Club of Vancouver-Northwest.

“It takes a village to raise a child.” Sound familiar? And while even Wikipedia says the exact origins of the saying have been lost in time, the meaning is still true today. MOMS Club of Vancouver-Northwest is a group moms, with kids ages newborn and up, offering support and friendship to each other.

One of their upcoming events is the Annual Vancouver Preschool Fair on January 22, 2011 between 2 and 5 pm, at the Three Creeks Library in Salmon Creek (800 NE Tenney … [Continue reading...]

Chieftains Sock it to Me

Columbia River High School Sock Drive.

7e3ef footprints 135 Chieftains Sock it to MeThe Columbia River Chieftains will be having a sock drive the week of December 13 through 17, 2010. Clean socks are a staple of health care. Rain-soaked feet, ill-fitting shoes, constant standing and disease all take their toll on the feet of homeless people. One of the most basic ways to keep feet healthy is to keep them warm and dry – a sometimes daunting task if you spend your days outside.

Share Vancouver had their annual sock drive in October (see “It’s [Continue reading...]

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