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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 33rd Season

January 24, 2012 By Melanie Leave a Comment

A Bold New Beginning.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the largest performing arts organization in Southwest Washington, is now in its 33rd season offering Classical Concerts and Special Events through Spring 2012.

It’s a “Bold New Beginning” for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra this year. Still providing world-renowned classical music and promoting young artists, this year they will also offer a Chamber Music Series and Music Alive!

“For the first time ever, we are excited to launch Music Alive!, a performance collaborative for Southwest Washington. This new initiative will elevate the arts and music through key partnerships with organizations such … [Continue reading...]

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Clark County School Closures and Delays

January 16, 2012 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Is My School Closed?

school bus snow 135 Clark County School Closures and Delays Updated 1/16/2012: Will it snow in Clark County? And, if it does, many residents, both young and not so young, wanna know, “Is school going to be closed or delayed?”

“The decision to close schools or delay opening them is not taken lightly. The priority is always the safety of students and staff.” Transportation crews begin driving routes as early as 3 am on days of inclement weather; and that information, along with advice from a meteorologist are all taken into consideration for delays or closures. … [Continue reading...]

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Clark County Skills Center Drive to Succeed

January 11, 2012 By Melanie Leave a Comment

The Race is On.

clarkcountyskillscenter 125 Clark County Skills Center Drive to Succeed The Clark County Skills Center Automotive Technology Class is in the running to win $25,000 towards a shop overhaul; they’ve already done all the work, you just need to “LIKE” it. Voting opened today (January 11, 2012) and ends Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 11 am.

Here’s how we (and that includes you) can help: Log in to Facebook, go to the UTI Foundation Facebook page and “Like” it, click the “Auto Shop Video” tab on the left, then “VOTE” for the “CCSC Auto Submission”. Voting … [Continue reading...]

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Goddard School to Open in Salmon Creek

January 10, 2012 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Vancouver Innovative Learning Program.

goddardschool 125 Goddard School to Open in Salmon Creek The 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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National Unpublished Writers Day Workshop

December 31, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

At the Clark County Historical Museum.

cchmtypewriter 125 National Unpublished Writers Day Workshop The Second Annual National Unpublished Writers’ Day Workshop at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street, Vancouver) will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2012 between noon and 5 pm.

“National Unpublished Writers’ Day is free, both in terms of admission and in the spirit of a sixties “happening” with their multiple, simultaneous events and opportunities. We do, however, welcome any contributions and donations. The event will feature a series of “creative stations” and workshops around the Museum, each offering different opportunities to … [Continue reading...]

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NW Harvest Dinner

November 2, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Clark County Skills Center Culinary Arts Program.

Celebrating the Pacific Northwest’s Bounty is the theme for the NW Harvest Dinner presented by the Clark County Skills Center Restaurant Management/Culinary Arts Program taking place on Friday, November 4, 2011; and YOU are invited!

Dinner will begin at 6:30 pm at Touch of Class (Clark County Skills Center, 12200 NE 28th st, Vancouver) and will include freshly baked breads, mixed greens with cranberries and bleu cheese dressing, Chef Andrew’s roasted butternut squash soup, roasted chicken with granny apple stuffing, yellow yukon smashed … [Continue reading...]

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Bat Girl Visits Salmon Creek

October 26, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Learn Why Bats are Our Friends at WSU Vancouver.

Bats have a bad reputation…many people think all bats carry rabies, bats are pests, bats will attack people and suck your blood, and, if bitten by a bat, you will turn into a vampire! While bats are unusual animals, they are also very useful, known as “nature’s bug zappers”!

“Christine Portfors, associate professor of biology at Washington State University Vancouver, and Peter Ritson, seventh grade science teacher at Catlin Gabel, will host their annual “Bat Talk” from 3 – 5 p.m. … [Continue reading...]

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Box Tops Always in Season

October 6, 2011 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

Box Tops from hundreds of participating General Mills products can generate Free Money for Chinook and Salmon Creek Elementary Schools. You can help just by shopping for groceries, items you likely would buy anyway. Box Tops are worth 10¢ each. Save your Box Tops and have your child drop them in the collection box at school. If you don’t have school aged children you can still participate; just collect the Box Tops and drop them off at your local school office collection box. Visit www.boxtops4education.com where you will also find … [Continue reading...]

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Vancouver School District Keeps Late Start Days

September 17, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

When Being Late to School is Good.

Some parents like them. Some parents hate them. Most kids love them! We’re talking about the two hour late start Mondays that take place about once each month in the Vancouver School District. So, what do teacher’s do on late start days? (Hint: They don’t get to start late.)

They work together in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to improve student learning. PLCs began in Vancouver Public Schools in 2009. Research shows significant learning gains may be achieved when time is provided for … [Continue reading...]

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weLearn Technology Showcase 2011

September 14, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Vancouver School District weLearn Technology Showcase

Imagine What You Can Learn.

New tools are changing the way teachers teach and students learn. Students are more motivated, more involved in their learning, and they’re gaining the skills they’ll need for the future. You are invited to the weLearn Technology Showcase 2011 presented by the Vancouver School District on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Skyview High School (1300 NE 139th St) in Salmon Creek; admission is free.

“Learning is changing in Vancouver schools, for the better. New tools and resources allow teachers to enhance their lessons. Opportunities are … [Continue reading...]

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