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Celebrate National Park Week

April 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Free Admission April 21-29, 2012.

Every time I visit the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site I learn something new. No, not because I didn’t pay attention the first time; but because there is always something new happening there!

This week is a great time to visit, not only is the weather great (right NOW, always subject to immediate change without notice  icon cool Celebrate National Park Week ) but during National Park Week admission is FREE! In fact, admission to ALL National Parks is free during this time.

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Vancouver Fashionista Clothing Swap

April 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Changing Clothes and Lives.

The Fashionista Clothing Swap’s, Swap in the City, will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2012, from 11:00 to 3:00 pm at 15640 NE 4th Plain Blvd., Suite 200 Vancouver, WA. Proceeds will benefit the NW Women’s Foundation Healthcare Reserve Fund. Organizers include, Diana McKnight, Jodi Carwan and several women-owned businesses.

“In a world of fast changing styles, clothes swapping has become the new epitome of eco-friendly consumption. At Fashionista Clothing Swap, we provide fashion savvy women with a venue to let go of quality items … [Continue reading...]

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Celebrity Chefs Share a Bowl

April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

Soup’s On In Salmon Creek.

The Share Vancouver 11th annual Share-a-Bowl fundraising dinner will feature gourmet soups created by local chefs, plus artisan soup bowls as a keepsake for each guest. The event will be held Sunday, April 22, Skyview High School, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. Doors open at 4:45 p.m., event begins at 5 p.m.

“Last year’s Share-a-Bowl was the first to feature local chefs preparing the soup and it was a fantastic success with our attendees,” said Diane McWithey, Executive Director of Share. “We have a … [Continue reading...]

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Three Creeks Library Book Sale

April 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Check Out a Book Forever!

Three Creeks Library will be having a huge book sale on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 10 am to 5 pm. There will be a pre-sale available to Friends of the Library from 8 am to 10 am. Not yet a Friends of the Library member? Don’t worry, memberships available at the door!

Books are available for sale for .50 for paperbacks and $1 for hardcover and all proceeds will benefit the Three Creeks Library.

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Celebrate Earth Day at Salmon Creek Park

April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

13th Annual Event for the Stream Team.

The Clark County Stream Team invites you to join them for a day of fun celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Salmon Creek Park near Klineline Pond (1112 NE 117th St, Vancouver).

The celebration will feature a community EcoFair between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with children’s activities, live entertainment (including a live raptor wildlife show) and booths from environmental organizations and businesses. “Bring the entire family down to the Salmon Creek Greenway to enjoy some EcoFun at the … [Continue reading...]

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Home and Garden Idea Fair at Clark County Event Center

April 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

Clark Public Utilities 21st Annual Event.

Are you ready to…get inspired…get educated…or just get started? Then make sure you visit the 21st Annual Clark Public Utilities Home and Garden Idea Fair at the Clark County Event Center happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 27, 28, and 29, 2012.

The fair features hundreds of ideas on how to make your home, yard and garden a more beautiful, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly place. There will be eleven “elaborate landscape displays” this year as well as the area’s largest plant sale with … [Continue reading...]

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Vancouver Business Journal Business Growth Awards

April 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Local Businesses Flying High at Pearson Air Museum.

Dramatic and sustained business growth, especially with the current economy, is a major achievement. Join The Vancouver Business Journal for their 7th annual celebration recognizing startup, innovating and fastest growing companies of Southwest Washington at the Business Growth Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Pearson Air Museum (1115 E Fifth Street, Vancouver) between 5 and 8 pm.

Presented by Riverview Community Bank, the evening will be a showcase of finalists, reception and awards presentation. Finalists in four categories will … [Continue reading...]

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Hunting Easter Eggs

April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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A Springtime Tradition.

It is now open season on Easter Eggs in Clark County! Hunting for a hunt? Here’s a list of some places to go for some egg-citement!

Autism Empowerment is offering a free Easter Egg Hunt for children with disabilities on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at McKenzie Stadium (2205 NE 138th Ave, Vancouver) from 4-5pm. ” The event should start at about 4 p.m. but of course flexibility is always appreciated! We expect the first hunt to last about 15 minutes or so and that will include those … [Continue reading...]

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Clark County Dentists Making Smiles for Free

April 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

The Wait is Over.

During the first and second week of April, local dentists will be helping the Free Clinic of SW Washington reduce, or eliminate, the waiting list for urgent dental services for uninsured patients in Clark County.

The wait for urgent dental needs is about 5 months, and includes about 700 people; and that’s when Stephen Hendricks, an AmeriCorp Volunteer with the Free Clinic of SW Washington, came up with the idea to recruit local dentists for help. The Free Clinic will pre-screen patients in need … [Continue reading...]

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Time to Ante Up and Fight

April 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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It Takes a Full House to Fight Cancer.

I’ve heard it said that eventually, all our lives will be touched by Cancer. I can tell you from personal experience, Cancer doesn’t “touch” anything. It’s more like it hits you over the head with a bat, knocks the wind out of you, and pushes you to the ground…for starters.

Cancer may or may not be in your cards, but you can help give hope to all those who do hear the words, “You have cancer.” The Portland to Coast Team Absolut … [Continue reading...]

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