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 fields go bad, the games can go bad, too. So bring your own hands, as well as any others you can find, and your rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and sunny disposition to help get our fields ready for opening day and beyond! (Which, by the way, is September 11!)

Please contact Rec Committee Chair Jim Silk at scsc.rec@salmoncreeksoccer.net if you can help.

Tags: Salmon Creek, SCSC, Soccer, Volunteer

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 as a new principal, to welcome back to school this year and are looking for some volunteers to help with food and drinks. The plan is to keep it simple for all involved: bagels, pastries, fruit, juice, etc. Can you help?

Please contact Christa Lawson ( kcplawson@comcast.net) for specifics, and thanks for helping make back to school fun for all! By the way, don’t forget about our Back to School Social on Tuesday, September 7 for students and parents!

Tags: PTA, Salmon Creek, School, Volunteer

Why Does a Barnyard Need School Supplies?

For Wolfpups, of Course!

Ahh, the first day of school; fresh faces, new pencils and erasers, crisp, clean notebooks and a nice backpack to carry all those supplies in.  Unfortunately, that is not the situation for many kids returning to school this year.  Budgets have been cut in both homes and schools and many children will lack the basic tools necessary for successful learning without our help.

CrossWay Church in Salmon Creek wants to remedy this situation.  They are having a school supply drive, going on now, with the goal of providing 25-30 backpacks and required school supplies to Chinook Elementary (and others if we get more supplies) by September 4; enough time for the staff to distribute them to needy families before the first day of school (which is September 8 for the Vancouver School District).

You can drop off school supply donations at donation boxes at the Salmon Creek Farmer’s Market entrance and Barnyard: Family Fun Zone or at CrossWay’s Church office (1308 NE 134th St Suite G).  If you come to the office, please use the door at the back of the building.  Please contact Pastor Brad for more information. He can be reached by phone (360) 828-1633 or email brad@crosswaychurchwa.com.

I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be

- Whitney Houston, “Greatest Love of All”

Tags: Barnyard, Chinook, Crossway Church, Farmers Market, Salmon Creek, School, School Supply Drive

Chinook and Salmon Creek Socials

Who’s Your Teacher?

Here’s your chance to find out who your (and your friends’) teacher is! Both Chinook Elementary and Salmon Creek Elementary Schools will be holding their “Welcome Back to School” Socials on Tuesday, September 7th from 5 to 6 pm.

This is a great time to see old friends, make new friends, meet your teacher, stash your stuff in your classroom, and have a cool treat. Parents will also have the opportunity for fun stuff like signing up for PTA/PTSA and purchasing lunch tickets. Salmon Creek students and parents will also be able to meet their new Principal, Mrs. Darci Fronk.

Then, it’s Back to School on September 8, 2010!

Tags: Back to School, Chinook Elementary, Events, Salmon Creek Elementary, Socials

Pepe and the Bottle Blondes Concert

Copacabana Time at WSU Vancouver.

Pack a picnic, bring your blanket and settle in for an evening of entertainment at a free outdoor concert Friday, August 27 at 6 pm in WSU Vancouver’s amphitheater. Everyone is welcome, and admission and parking are free.

Local favorite Pepe & the Bottle Blondes will spice up the evening. The Copacabana-style band combines an eclectic ensemble of saxophones, trumpets, congas and percussion with bold singing by Pepe and silky harmonies by his back-up blondes. Pepe & the Bottle Blondes successfully blend dance, opera and musical theater with original songwriting and comedic wit to deliver a fresh and innovative experience.

The visually arresting performances of Pepe & the Bottle Blondes are enhanced with extravagant costumes and makeup that echo the indulgence and glamour of a 1950s nightclub. Their repertoire includes popular songs from the 30s to the 60s, a strong selection of tangos, boleros, rumbas, sambas and many other Latin-American rhythms.

Pepe & the Bottle Blondes have performed in San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles. Pepe has sung in Madrid, Paris and Las Vegas, including appearances with Pink Martini at the Cannes Film Festival and with the Oregon Symphony.

WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service. Concessions will be available. Dress for the weather. No tents or alcohol, please.

Tags: Concert, Events, Free, Salmon Creek, Vancouver, WSU

Yappy Hour at East Fork Cellars

Ahh, the Dog Days of Summer.

Celebrate Happy, er, I mean, Yappy Hour with your pooch! Enjoy live music, wine and food with like-minded people who love animals just like you!

On Friday, August 20 from 3 to 7 pm, bring your well-behaved dog and a blanket or lawn chair with you to East Fork Cellars Winery and Tasting Room (24415 NE 10th Ave, Ridgefield) for Yappy Hour and enjoy! There is no charge for this event, but a $5 donation to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington is suggested.

On Saturday, August 28, Beastie Boutique is organizing a BUNCO Yappy Hour from 4 to 7 pm at East Fork Cellars. Please call 360-574-6400 or stop by the Beastie Boutique store in Salmon Creek to sign up. The $5 BUNCO entry fee will benefit Second Chance Companions.

Feel free to stop by next door at Pacific Northwest Best Fish Company and order some lunch or dinner. You can either eat it there, or get it to go and eat it at East Fork Cellars, they don’t mind!

Tags: Activities, Beastie Boutique, Dogs, East Fork Cellars, Events, Happy Hour, Music, Wine Tasting, Yappy Hour

Wayside Market Salmon Creek

Two-fer Tuesday.

Pizza Night (or day) at the Wayside Market in Salmon Creek.

Every Tuesday, for as long as I can remember, it’s Pizza Two-fer Tuesday at the Wayside Market.  Two Pizzas for $5.  And that’s two pizzas with anything you want on them.  Today was “Everything” and “Canadian Bacon”.

Walk in (1309 NE 134th Street) or call ahead (574-0155).  My teenage son has them on speed-dial on his phone so they must be good! 

If you like a cold brew with your pizza, be sure to check out their “Beer Cave”.  They claim to have the coldest beer in town.  What do you think?

Tags: Beer Cave, Coupon, dining, Pizza, Wayside Market

First Fridays in Felida

Celebrating Our Neighborhood Together.

First Fridays in Felida, where friends and neighbors meet for wine tasting, chocolate nibbling, art viewing, and conversation. Everyone is welcome at this fun and free event, hosted monthly by Barbara Hill Photography and Lakeshore Interior Design. Located in the heart of Felida, in the old fire station, their new studio offers a venue for neighbors and friends to gather on the first Friday of each month from 6-8 pm. Enjoy displays by local artists as well as complimentary wine tasting and chocolate delights.

Each month boasts its own theme for your entertainment. August is a heated month with gorgeous images of Arches National Park in Moab, Utah by Al Krause, as well as playful floral watercolors by SuzyArt. October will feature Young Artists night and an additional Friday for an evening Coffee House performance. Want more information about this event, or interested in participating in the next event? Give either Barbara or Suzanne a call.

Their studio is located at: 12216 NW 36th Ave. 98685. Limited parking is available behind the studio, so they encourage carpooling or walking. Barbara Hill can be reached at 503-314-0302 or online at Barbara Hill Photography, and Suzanne Simon at 360-904-8083 or online at decdens.com.

“We look forward to celebrating our neighborhood together!”

Tags: Art, Chocolate, Events, Felida, First Friday, Lakeshore, Wine

Salmon Creek at Sunset

Fun Run at Sunset.

Run, walk or stroll….this is a “Fun Run” after all! The Salmon Creek at Sunset 6k or 12 k Fun Run on August 22, begins as the sun sets along the Salmon Creek Trail, and ends with an “after party” with music, snacks and cold beer from Billygans Roadhouse and Applebee’s in Salmon Creek! Now that’s worth running for!

The race will start/finish in between Billygan’s and Applebee’s in Salmon Creek.  There will be a “Kids Zone” available, where kids can stay and play, and enjoy their own “fun run”, while you enjoy your run.

Proceeds from this event will go towards tuition and travel expenses for Southwest Washington Girls Basketball players at Pure Advantage Basketball Academy. “Pure Advantage Basketball Academy- it is not a charity it is an organization that currently has 12 youth basketball teams at many levels from 5th grade community youth to 11th grade elite tournament traveling teams. Players receive professional instruction and have the chance to travel nationally to participate in NCAA sanctioned events. 100 percent of all proceeds will go towards tuition assistance, travel expenses, gym space, camps and tournaments.”

Visit Salmon Creek Sunset Run at Energy Events for more information about this event, including registration.

Tags: Activities, Applebee's, Billygans Roadhouse, Events, Family, Fun Run, Pure Advantage Basketball Academy, Salmon Creek, Salmon Creek Trail

Got Sports?

Get Physical.

Physicals are required for middle and high school students who plan on participating in intramural sports, band, or cheer. Free sports physicals are available for all Vancouver Public School students. No appointment is necessary (except at the Free Clinic of SW Washington). Students may be accompanied by a parent, or download the parent permission form.

August 10 – Hudson’s Bay
August 12 – Skyview
August 16– Fort Vancouver
August 21 – Free Clinic of SW Washington (call 313-1044 for appt)

Grades 9-12 from 1:30 – 2:30; grades 6-8 from 2:30 to 3:30; all grades from 3:30 to 4:30. These times are applicable for all locations.

Now, go get physical!

Tags: Kids, Physicals, School, Sports, Vancouver Public Schools

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