Annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival 2011

Largest Jazz Festival of the Northwest. The 14th Annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 26, 27, and 28, 2011 at Esther Short Park. This three day event is a “celebration of the Musical, Enological, Visual and Culinary Arts, and brings together … [Read more...]

Riverview Six to Sunset Concerts 2011

Free Concerts at Esther Short Park. Thursdays in the “Couve just got a whole lot better, as Riverview Community Bank is again sponsoring the Riverview Six to Sunset Concert Series downtown Vancouver at Esther Short Park (610 Esther Street). These concerts are free of charge, so bring your … [Read more...]

20th Annual Walk Run for the Animals in Vancouver USA

Humane Society for Southwest Washington Welcomes Walkers and Their Pets. Just as the weather begins to warm up, so will more than an 1,000 animal-loving runners and walkers, many with their pets in tow, as they embark on the 20th Annual Walk Run for the Animals Saturday, May 7. The community event … [Read more...]

Great Strides in Vancouver USA

Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Walk at Esther Short Park. Great Strides is an annual walk to raise funds, awareness and hope for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. This year the Great Strides Walk will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Esther Short Park beginning at 9 am. “Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a … [Read more...]

Vancouver Farmer’s Market 2011

The Unofficial End of Winter in Clark County, WA! The Vancouver Farmer’s Market in Downtown Vancouver USA is now open for business for the 2011 Season! Opening day was Saturday, March 19, 2011, and they will be open every weekend, rain or shine, now through October 30, 2011. “The … [Read more...]

Hungry Cravings at the Farmers Market

Chef Lucy at Opening Day. It wasn’t even officially the first day of Spring, but the Vancouver Farmer’s Market opened for it’s 22nd season on Saturday, March 19, 2011. Lucy Vaserfirer, an Adjunct Instructor of Cooking at Clark College, author of the cookbook Seared to Perfection , … [Read more...]

Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair 2010

“If You Want Peace, Work for Justice”-Pope Paul VI The 7th Annual Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair is this Saturday, September 11, 2009 at Esther Short Park from 9 am to 5 pm. The fair is a project of Vancouver for Peace. “The 7th annual Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair will showcase … [Read more...]

13th Annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival

Bravo! Vancouver. Hot jazz, fabulous wines, fine art, and delicious cuisine…experience it all at the 13th Annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival taking place in the heart of Vancouver, USA, Esther Short Park, on August 27,28, and 29, 2010. This year’s Festival features a diverse lineup of … [Read more...]

Noon Concerts in the Park

Lunchtime Leisure Every Wednesday at Esther Short Park. I’ll have my lunch “to go” with a side of music, please. Every Wednesday (until August 11) you can enjoy free live concerts at Esther Short Park at the Terry Lee, Attorney Noon Concert series. The music starts at noon and lasts about … [Read more...]

Friday Night Movies Under the Stars

Free Outdoor Movies Offered. It’s Friday night. Wanna catch a movie? Meet up with friends? Don’t want to spend a ton of money on either? Lucky for you (and me) there are several locations around Clark County that are offering free Friday night movies on the lawn. The Vancouver Farmer’s … [Read more...]