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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

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

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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Recycle or Trash

October 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Recycling 101 in Vancouver, WA.

Recycle logo lg 125 Recycle or TrashTrash day at my house got a whole lot easier about two years ago when Waste Connections delivered “Big Blue”. The new, clean, HUGE recycling bin can hold a bunch of stuff! That’s good news, and bad news. If you like to talk trash, or actually, less trash, read on…

“Ever wondered why only certain items are collected for recycling or whether you really need to take the label off that can before recycling it? Well, the good news is, there will be an informational … [Continue reading...]

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Zombies Invade Salmon Creek Neighborhood

September 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

NSCNA Halloween Decorating Contest.

Update: The Winners of the 2011 NSCNA Halloween Decorating Contest are: First Place, The Stevenson Family of Quail Park neighborhood; Second Place, The Deklyen Family of Chinook Springs neighborhood; Third Place, The Nelson Family of Whipple Creek Neighborhood; and Honorable Mention, The Castleberry Family of Shorecrest Neighborhood and the Doddridge Family of Whipple Creek Estates.

It’s time to scare the pants off your neighbors! The Sixth Annual Best in the NSCNA (North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association) Halloween Decorating Contest is almost here!

This year’s theme is … [Continue reading...]

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Swap Your Clothes with Vancouver Green Drinks

August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Saving Green and Being Green.

jeans 135 web 125x125 Swap Your Clothes with Vancouver Green DrinksIt’s time for the 2nd Annual Vancouver Green Drinks Clothing Swap taking place August 30, 2011 at the Clark County Habitat for Humanity Store (5000 E Fourth Plain Blvd) between 6:30 and 8:30 pm.

Are you sick of your old clothes? Do you sometimes wish you could just change your wardrobe with someone else? Do you love free stuff? If you answered “Yes” to any of those questions, then you should check out the Clothing Swap. The idea behind the Community Clothing Swap is to … [Continue reading...]

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Chalk the Walks in Salmon Creek

August 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Discover the Magical Power of Sidewalk Chalk.

Smile. Hope. Joy. Wahoo! These are just some of the possible messages you can use for Chalk the Walks on August 23, 2011.

What exactly is Chalk the Walks?

“Chalk the Walks (a project of The Joy Team) is all about spreading joy, optimism and inspiration through the magical power of sidewalk chalk.

Remember when you were a kid and you’d draw pictures and write happy thoughts with chalk in your driveway and down the sidewalks of your street? And the … [Continue reading...]

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Lavender Festival at Heisen House Vineyards

July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Relax at the Winery.

lavender 125 Lavender Festival at Heisen House VineyardsMany people appreciate lavender for its fragrance; used in soaps, shampoos, and sachets for scenting clothes. Heisen House Vineyards would like to invite you to come and enjoy natures own relaxer and see what all it can be used for at their Second Annual Lavender Festival on Saturday, July 30th between 11 am and 8 pm.

There will be music all day, vendor fair, kids craft table, Bones Steak and Chop House will be onsite serving up some delicious food, and of course you’ll be able … [Continue reading...]

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