Show Me the Money

A-Z of Financial Aid and Scholarships Workshop.

Washington State University Vancouver (WSUV) in Salmon Creek will be hosting  Financial Aid and Scholarship Workshops this Spring.  Click link for available dates and times.

If you have questions about how to pay for your college education, what scholarships are available, how to apply for financial aid, how to get your money, and more, this event is for you.

The workshop is free, parking is free, and it may help you find some free money, too.

Click Campus Map for directions on how to get to WSUV, including public transportation,  parking information and, of course, a map of the Washington State University Campus in Salmon Creek.

Klineline Kids Fish-In Event

Annual Event is Reel Fun.

The 11th Annual Klineline Pond Kids’ Fish-In Event is Saturday April 10, 2010.

Klineline Pond is stocked with thousands of trout to give kids the best chance possible of experiencing the “thrill of the catch”.  All fishing gear and bait will be provided, and each child will have the chance to catch, clean and keep up to two fish. While there is no guarantee of a catch, all kids will get a Fishing Kids T-Shirt, and get to keep the rod and reel they fished with!

The Salmon Creek Lions will be there giving out prizes for the best fish caught throughout the day and running the lunch counter. Registration deadline is April 2, 2010 and is by mail only.  Click for the 2010 Klineline Pond Kids’ Fish-In Event Registration, or call Dan Bodell (909-5256) if you are interested in volunteering at this event.

Are you hooked on fishing and wishing your kids were, too? Check out the advice from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to make your first fishing trips a success.

Assessor to Speak at Salmon Creek Neighborhood Meeting

Forum Gives Neighbors Access to Answers

Linda Franklin, Clark County Assessor, will speak at the North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association General meeting on Tuesday March 23.  Franklin will speak on a variety of programs supported by her office, as well as answer questions and concerns that residents may have about property valuations and assessments.

This is an excellent opportunity to directly interact with your elected officials and discuss issues that are near and dear to your heart – and your wallet.

The NSCNA March 2010 General meeting will be held at the Three Creeks Library on Tuesday March 23, starting at 7PM.  We hope to see you there.

Destination: Family

Infertility Support Group in Salmon Creek.

Are you going through the difficult and stressful journey of infertility? You are not alone.

Come to the Infertility Support Group on the first Wednesday of each month (next meeting is December 2, 2009) from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, located in Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital Conference Room B (Third Floor).  This group was established by CrossWay Church in Salmon Creek, as a safe place for group members to share their hurts, dreams, fears, doubts, and joys; and is based on Christian perspective, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate.

For more information, Call Stephanie at 360.828-1663, or visit CrossWay Church on the web.

*Post updated 11/6/2009

Wednesday Night Lights

Alki Plays in Championship Game.

Update: Alki wins! 18 to 6, Way to go Wolves!!

Good Luck Alki Eighth Grade Football! They will be playing in the Vancouver School District Middle School Football Championship Game on Wednesday, October 21st, 6:00 pm at Kiggins Bowl against Jason Lee.

It’s been an exciting season to watch, with five wins and one loss; with Jason Lee being the only school to beat the wolves! So come on out and cheer our boys as they take on the Panthers!

Parking or No Parking?

That is the Question.

Update: County Commissioners have scheduled a public hearing on the proposed changes on December 8, 10 am at the Public Service Center (1300 Franklin Street).

Clark County Public Works will be holding an Open House for public input in regards to restricting parking in the Mt. Vista neighborhood by WSU in Salmon Creek.

In 2008, a group of residents North and West of the WSU Vancouver campus asked the county to restrict on-street parking. Surveys conducted in spring 2009 showed that a majority of residents living on Northeast 147th, 148th and 150th streets and 26th Avenue favored the change.

If approved, the county would restrict on-street parking along Northeast 147th, 148th and 150th streets between 29th and 26th avenues, and on Northeast 26th Avenue between 147th and 148th streets. The restrictions would occur Mondays through Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Other roads north of Northeast 150th Street could also be affected.

If you want to be heard, or want to hear what others are saying,  the meeting will be Tuesday, August 11, 6-8 pm at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office West Precinct classroom, 505 NW 179th St., in Ridgefield.

*Originally posted August 10, 2009 at 9:45 am. Updated October 15, 2009 at 2:41 pm.

Clean and Green in Clark County

Green Cleaning Workshop at Three Creeks Library.

You don’t have to use harsh chemical products to clean your house. Learn how to make simple nontoxic products for pennies per ounce. These products are effective and are safer for your children, pets and your health.

This workshop, sponsored by WSU and Clark County Clean Water Program, will be held at the Three Creeks Library in Salmon Creek on December 10, 2009. For more information, call 360.397.6060 x 7703, or click for WSU Clark County Extension.

Workshop is free, but $15 buys a green cleaning kit to give to a friend for the holidays. 

Reading to the Dogs

Can Dogs Help Kids Read?

Apparently so.  Studies show that reading aloud can help reading comprehension, and reading to a dog seems to be less intimidating than reading to a person.  CBS News aired a short news story on this, “Can Dogs Teach Kids to Read?“

Three Creeks Library in Salmon Creek has a Read to the Dogs event scheduled for Wednesday, October 21st from 5 to 7 pm for children ages five to twelve.

Registration begins October 14th.  Call Three Creeks Library at (360) 571-9696.

Skyview to Host Town Hall Meeting

Congressman Brian Baird Headed to School.

Update 8/15/09:  The Town Hall Meeting originally scheduled for Skyview High School has been moved to the Clark County Amphitheater.  Still Scheduled for August 18, 7-9:30 pm.

Congressman Brian Baird has announced a series of five town hall meetings to reach out to constituents and discuss issues facing the nation.

The upcoming town hall meeting in Clark County will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 7-9:30 pm at the Skyview High School Auditorium in Salmon Creek.

Locations are still being sought for four more town hall meetings throughout Southwest Washington to be held over the next few weeks.

Skyview High School Student Check In

Main School Office Open Now.

Elementary School has the Ice Cream Social.  Middle School has the Open House.  High School has Student Check In.

Skyview High School will have student check in August 25-28, 2009.  It is important that students pick up their schedules during this time to not only insure the schedules are correct, but to confirm that the student will be attending Skyview High School.  

The following is the Student Check In Schedule as provided in the June 2009 Skyview Newsletter:

* Freshmen August 28
* Sophomores August 26
* Juniors August 27
* Seniors August 28

A-D @ 8:00-9:00
E-H @ 9:00-10:00
I-L  @ 10:00-11:00
M-P @ 12:00-1:00
Q-T @ 1:00-2:00
U-Z @ 2:00-3:00

The Skyview Business Office will open August 12th from 7 am to 1:30 pm.  You may pay athletic and activity fees, ASB fees, and purchase a yearbook.  Athletic clearance will also begin August 12.

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