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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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Hunting Easter Eggs

April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

easteregghunt 1 Hunting Easter Eggs

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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Clark County Cash Mobs

March 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

Join the Power of the Mob.

This Saturday, March 24, 2012 has been designated as International Cash Mob Day; and over 170 Cash Mobs will be occurring across the country and around the world on this day. Clark County Cash Mobs will be joining them. We will be meeting at noon at Pacific Continental Bank in Downtown Vancouver (911 Main Street, Vancouver, WA) and then walking to a local store to support it, meet each other and have fun!

So, now that you know when and where Clark … [Continue reading...]

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Join the Cast of Klineline Kids Fishing

March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

This Year is Lucky Number 13.

2012 marks the 13th year of getting kids Hooked on Fishing at the Annual Klineline Kids Fishing Event, taking place on April 14, 2012 at Klineline Pond/Salmon Creek Park (1112 NE 117th St, Salmon Creek).

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 … [Continue reading...]

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Clark College Gives the Gift of Music

March 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

musicnotes 1 Clark College Gives the Gift of Music

Extraordinary Performances, Extraordinary Prices.

Hey, music lovers…did you know the Clark College Music Department has several concerts coming up throughout the year that are not only extraordinary performances; but are open to the public…and FREE?!

Check out some of the upcoming events below:

Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert
Friday, March 9, 7:30
Location: Clark College Gaiser Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver
With guests Alki and Thomas Jefferson Combined Choir.

Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, March 14, 7:30
Location: Royal Durst Theatre, Vancouver School of Arts & Academics, 3101 Main St., Vancouver
The … [Continue reading...]

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Fighting Cancer from ‘Couve to Coast

February 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

Local Ladies are an Absolut Mess.

If you live in Southwest Washington long enough, you’ve heard of the Hood to Coast and Portland to Coast relay. If you live in Southwest Washington long enough, you probably know someone that has participated in the Hood to Coast/Portland to Coast relay. Well, last year I was lucky enough to actually compete in the Portland to Coast relay as part of  Team Absolut Mess; and the most important thing I learned is that it’s not about the hype, it’s about the HOPE… [Continue reading...]

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Party for the Parks at Shorty’s

February 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

St. Paddy’s for Parks Featuring Patrick Lamb.

Celebrate the coming of Spring and support the Parks Foundation of Clark County at the St. Paddy’s for Parks on Friday, March 16, 2012 at Shorty’s Garden and Home on Mill Plain (10006 Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver).

The party starts at 5:30 (21 and over) and features Irish fare (by Beaches restaurant) and festivities and an evening concert with the fabulous Patrick Lamb, beer and wine will also be available for purchase. All proceeds directly benefit the parks, trails, and recreation programs of … [Continue reading...]

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VGSA Auction 2012

February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Hey Bidder, Bidder, Bidder!

The Vancouver Girls Softball Association (VGSA) Annual Auction is Saturday, March 3, 2012, 6 pm, and will be held at the Masonic Lodge (2500 NE 78th Street, Vancouver).

Enjoy dinner and dessert from the Olive Garden as well as complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks. Then feel free to bid away during the silent auction and live auction, or take your chances at a raffle; you’re sure to score a deal and it’s all for a good cause…the kids! 

Tickets are $15 per person, and … [Continue reading...]

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Salmon Creek Elementary Burgerville Night

February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Salmon Creek Burgerville Shakin’ Up Some FUNds for Kids.

Come on down to the Salmon Creek Burgerville for dinner on Thursday, February 23, 2012 between 5pm and 8pm and 10% of your purchase will go back to Salmon Creek Elementary School.

Salmon Creek PTA will serve up shakes and bus tables, you just need to bring your appetite!

 … [Continue reading...]

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