And You are Invited!

“Having a Field Day”, Definition:  to experience freedom from one’s usual work schedule; to have a very enjoyable time.

Salmon Creek Soccer Club (SCSC) is having a field day on Saturday, September 4, starting at 9 am; and while it may not exactly fit the definition above, SCSC is in need of volunteers to come out to HB Fuller Park to help with some necessary maintenance and field lay out.

Good fields don’t just happen, they take lots of planning and hard work; and when the fields go bad, the games can go bad, too. So bring your own hands, as well as any others you can find, and your rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and sunny disposition to help get our fields ready for opening day and beyond! (Which, by the way, is September 11!)

Please contact Rec Committee Chair Jim Silk at scsc.rec@salmoncreeksoccer.net if you can help.

Blend Your Own Wine Now Offered at East Fork Cellars.

I have a favorite wine, my husband has a favorite wine, my friends have their favorite wines; and guess what? They aren’t all the same wine. That’s because each of us has a unique set of taste buds that dictate sweet, sour, bitter, etc; so you are your own best expert when it comes to wine. With that in mind, East Fork Cellars now offers Blend Your Own Wine; I was intrigued, so I asked owner Jeffrey Waddell for some more information.

“Blend Your Own wines is a first in the industry where you can blend by the glass and have your special blend on file for future purchase (by the glass, bottle or case) . BYOW is very fun and is an interactive offering at East For Cellars… and the guest can blend their very own wines based on their individual taste. BYOW is easy and you can do this as a couple, or a group.” Even better, you can buy a bottle (or a case  ) of your favorite blend to take home. Be sure to fill out a card with your name and your blend on it, and when you come back to visit, you can order your favorite blend by the glass or decanter.

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Actually, They Are Doubling It.

Ever heard of the Principal’s Checkbook? It’s a special fund Principals are able to use to help students in need and has been used to purchase things from new shoes, to warm clothes, to laundry detergent. These days, our schools do more than provide an education for our kids; they are also seen as a resource for food, health supplies, and sometimes basic necessities, which the Principal’s Checkbook helps provide.

This month, First Independent Bank will match, dollar for dollar, every donation made to the Evergreen Public School’s Principal’s Checkbook , up to $5,000. So make a donation, double your giving power and help people right here where you live.

For more information, visit First Independent Bank or Evergreen Public Schools.

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4th Annual Community Block Party.

Come one, come all for an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment! Everyone is welcome to this free event hosted by Columbia Christian Church (907 NW 99th St, across from Columbia River High School) on September 11, 2010 between 1 pm and 6 pm.

Carnival Games, Bounce House, Velcro Wall (!), Prizes, and a FREE Raffle. Come and dance to the music of the 60′s, 70′s and beyond with live music by The Reformed. And, of course, everyone’s favorite, FOOD! Snow Cones, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and all the fixings.

For more information, visit Columbia Christian Church, or call 360-574-4393.

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Where Hope Comes Alive.

Friday Night Lights Clark County Style.  High School Football kicks off this Friday Night across Clark County! There are 17 Teams in the Greater St Helens League, and whether they are 4A, 3A, or 2A; all these young men are playing their A game: for themselves, for their school, for their community… for the love of the game!

Pre-game tailgating, the high school band, cheerleaders, rivalries; it’s hard to not get caught up in the excitement! While you can’t catch ‘em all, here is the Full 2010 Schedule for all 17 GSHL football teams in a week by week format. Who are you rootin’ for?

Battle Ground
Evergreen
Heritage
Skyview
Union
Camas
Columbia River
Fort Vancouver
Kelso
Hudson’s Bay
Mountain View
Prairie
Hockinson
Mark Morris
RA Long
Washougal
Woodland

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Hmm, are They Serving Green Eggs and Ham?

No, no Green Eggs and Ham for our teachers for breakfast (that is saved for our first graders later on in the year!)

The first day of school for Salmon Creek Elementary School students is Wednesday, September 8, 2010; but the first day back to school for Salmon Creek Elementary School teachers is Thursday, September 2, 2010.

The Salmon Creek PTA is planning a back to school breakfast for our wonderful teachers at 8 am. We’ll have some new teachers, as well as a new principal, to welcome back to school this year and are looking for some volunteers to help with food and drinks. The plan is to keep it simple for all involved: bagels, pastries, fruit, juice, etc. Can you help?

Please contact Christa Lawson ( kcplawson@comcast.net) for specifics, and thanks for helping make back to school fun for all! By the way, don’t forget about our Back to School Social on Tuesday, September 7 for students and parents!

Fresh from the Battle Ground Barkery.

Do you have a dog, or know someone who does? Then you will want to check out the Battle Ground Barkery for some yummy treats, Doggie Biscotti, for Fido! These biscuits contain no wheat, are all natural, and have no preservatives.

Doggie Biscotti is made by students with disabilities at Battle Ground High School as part of their vocational training. Students make the dough, roll it, cut them out in the shape of a dog bone, bake and then package them.  They send them to “Futures,” a Community Based Transition program for students, ages 18-21. These students market the product and deliver to customers in the community. This is a wonderful partnership, providing skills and job opportunities for students with disabilities as well as a quality product.

You can buy Doggie Biscotti in bulk direct from the Battle Ground Barkery (20 Bags of 10 Biscuits each for $20) or from local retailers and businesses (click here for Battle Ground Barkery Partnerships). Proceeds of the “Doggie Biscotti” are used to support vocational training programs at Battle Ground High School in Battle Ground, Washington.

Biscuit hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 to 2:00. Call 360-600-7026 for more information.

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It’s Cornbread Making Day!

If you’ve never been to the Cedar Creek Grist Mill, or just haven’t been for a while, this Saturday will be a great time to go! August 28th from 1:00 to 4:00 is Cornbread Making Day at the Grist Mill; they will be grinding up flour and cooking up cornbread in as many different ways as they can devise, and then sharing it with visitors!

Visitors will be greeted and given a “Working Tour” of how this mill still works today, like it did 100 years ago. Huge pulleys and belts spinning above and below are turning and churning to produce flour, corn meal and even apple cider (the last Saturday in October). These samples are given to the visitors for take home and a first hand experience of the products. No gas or electricity are used, simply mother nature’s water power. All that work here are volunteers and are more than happy to explain how this process works to any and all.

The drive to the Cedar Creek Grist Mill and old covered bridge alone make it worth the trip. It’s like driving into the past, well, once you exit I-5 at Woodland. The Cedar Creek Grist Mill is open year ’round, Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 and Sundays from 2:00 to 4:00. Visit Cedar Creek Grist Mill on the web, or call 360-225-5832 for more information.

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Second Annual Camas Vintage Street Fair.

Tons of unique treasures are waiting to go home with you at the Second Annual Camas Vintage Street Fair taking place this Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 9 am to 4 pm, on 4th Avenue, between Birch and Cedar Streets.

Enjoy beautiful, downtown Camas and visit the many talented vendors who will be there offering many handcrafted and vintage treasures for your home. This event is sponsored by the Downtown Camas Association and  Camas Antiques, which recently was featured in Sunset magazine for its cache of cool finds.

“Camas Antiques also will feature a special weekend sale Aug. 27-29 with special gifts to the first 50 customers (Friday and Saturday only). Appraiser Gary Germer will be on hand 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 28 at the antique store, 305 NE Fourth Ave. So, get Aunt Viola’s ring or grandma’s rocking chair out of the attic and to Downtown Camas for an appraisal. Appraisals are $5 each with a limit of two items per visit.”

Visit the Downtown Camas Association, or call (360) 561-0600 for more information.

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Featuring Works by Isaiah Wyckoff.

Studio Eighty Twenty will be hosting Rising from the Ashes, featuring works by Isaiah Wyckoff, at LSW Architechts (2300 Main Street). There will be a special show opening on Friday, August 6th between 5 and 9 pm, and Saturday August 7th between 10 am and 4 pm. Works will be on display August 9th through the 31st, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm (closed from noon to 1 pm).

Rising from the Ashes is the first in a two part series of recent works by Isaiah Wyckoff that attempts to offer a sense of hope in the face of pain. Whether it’s physical, emotional or spiritual… whether it’s deeply internal or rides on the surface… the landscape of our lives can wrench our hearts. The weight of it is real… but so to is the hope.  Select pieces from this show will be offered for sale with 80% of the proceeds going to local charities for those who need it most.

In fact, at Studio Eighty Twenty, all artists are committed to making a difference to those in our local community with the greatest needs: the homeless, the abused, the neglected. Through the sales of their art, 80% goes directly to local organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to helping those in need. For more information, visit Studio Eighty Twenty.

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