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When Disaster Strikes Your Community

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Clark County Fire District 6 CERT Training

Who Can Help?

You can! Following a major disaster, first responders who provide fire and medical services may not be able to meet the demand for these services. Factors such as number of victims, communication failures, and road blockages will prevent people from accessing emergency services they have come to expect at a moment’s notice through 911. People will have to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate life saving and life sustaining needs.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is about readiness, people helping … [Continue reading...]

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NSCNA January 2012 General Meeting

January 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Meet at Riverview Community Bank Salmon Creek.

The NSCNA will welcome Michelle Solari from the Goddard School and Dave Brown from Northwest Wild Fish Rescue to the January 24th general meeting to be held at 7:00 pm at Riverview Community Bank Salmon Creek (by Salmon Creek Fred Meyer, 800 NE Tenney Rd). We will also be presenting the awards for the 2011 Holiday Lighting Contest.

Michelle will give a short presentation on the new Goddard School that is being built in Salmon Creek.  The brand new state-of-the-art 8000 … [Continue reading...]

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Volunteers Make Holidays Happy

January 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Thank You to Donors and Volunteers!

This year’s Christmas Party for our local kids in need was a huge success because of the many people who graciously donated their valuable time during the holiday season, and generous donations from our local community.

“To all of our wonderful donors and sponsors to the children’s holiday party; and to all the hard working volunteers whose hard work and dedication gave the disadvantaged children in our community a more joyous holiday season”, the North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association (NSCNA) says, “THANK YOU!”

Alicia … [Continue reading...]

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Goddard School to Open in Salmon Creek

January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Vancouver Innovative Learning Program.

goddardschool 125 Goddard School to Open in Salmon CreekThe Goddard School, located at 13201 NE 27th Avenue in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver, is scheduled to open summer 2012; offering early childhood education, and childcare, for children ages six weeks to six years old.

“The new state-of-the-art 8,000 square foot building is conveniently situated between Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital and Washington State University Vancouver, near the junctions of both Interstate 5 and Interstate 205; it has been designed to accommodate approximately 130 children from six weeks to six years old. The new … [Continue reading...]

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Scouts are Out Picking Up Christmas Trees

December 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Salmon Creek Christmas Tree Recycling

Salmon Creek Christmas Tree Recycling.

While Christmas 2011 is over, I still haven’t had the heart to take down our Christmas Tree. It’s a live tree (well, it used to be) and the needles are drying out a bit, so most likely it will come down on January 2, 2012. That gives me a whole 5 days before the Cub Scouts will be out looking for Christmas Trees to pick up.

This year Cub Scout Pack 494 will be out picking up Christmas Trees on Saturday, January 7, 2012. If … [Continue reading...]

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Getting Ready for Spring in Clark County

December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Clark Conservation District Native Plant Sale.

crabapple 125 Getting Ready for Spring in Clark CountyI’m not a high maintenance person (although my husband may disagree with that sometimes); and, when it comes to landscaping and yard work, well, I don’t like high maintenance there either. I’ve been finding out more about the benefits of  using native plants, so, I was pretty excited to find out about the Clark Conservation District Native Plant Sale.

“Each year the conservation district holds a plant sale. The purpose of this sale is to promote the use of native plants in your landscapes. … [Continue reading...]

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Camas Holiday Homes Tour

November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Visit Historic and Notable Camas Homes.

camashome 125 Camas Holiday Homes TourThe Downtown Camas Association is hosting their Third Annual Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, 2011.

Enjoy live entertainment as you tour two historic Camas homes and two notable Camas homes. Guests will be invited into the four homes which have been  beautifully decorated for the 2011 Holiday Season and will have the opportunity to learn about each home from knowledgeable docents and some historical facts about Camas.

This is a self guided tour, and ticket holders may visit … [Continue reading...]

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Battle Ground Village Holiday Shoppe and Bazaar

November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Santa’s Workshop Warm and Dry.

bgvholiday 125 Battle Ground Village Holiday Shoppe and BazaarThis year, Battle Ground Village has created a great opportunity for local artisans to sell their work in a store setting at the Battle Ground Village Holiday Shoppe and Bazaar. The Shoppe, located directly across from the Battle Ground Library, will be offering a wide variety of quality, handmade products including wooden toys and furniture, jewelry, paintings, specialty foods, memory books, and treats, such as roasted nuts.

“The Shoppe will be decorated for the holidays, with lights, garland, and fun ornaments. “It’s not every … [Continue reading...]

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Salmon Creek Neighborhood Turns Into Winter Wonderland

November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Salmon Creek Winter Wonderland

NSCNA Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest.

It’s time to channel your inner Griswold for the First Annual North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association (NSCNA) Winter Wonderland House Decorating Contest!

This is one of those times when the phrase “the more, the merrier” is put to the test! All entries will be judged on quantity of lights and decorations, as well as special effects such as music.This year the judges will be looking specifically for the best use of bows and packages.

A special prize will also be awarded to the entry … [Continue reading...]

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Time for NSCNA Elections

November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association General Meeting

Vote at NSCNA Meeting November 15, 2011.

The November 15, 2011 general meeting for the North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association (NSCNA) is the time to elect your 2012 NSCNA Board. The meeting begins at 7pm at Riverview Community Bank in the Fred Meyer Shopping Center (next to Three Creeks Library).

Arrive a few minutes early to pick up your ballot and raffle ticket, and enjoy some light refreshments, Peet’s Coffee and of course have time to visit with your neighbors!… [Continue reading...]

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