Horsing Around at Confluence Winery

Silent Auction, Live Music and Wine.

featherdance 125 Horsing Around at Confluence WineryVisit Confluence Winery (19111 NW 67th Ave,Ridgefield) for an evening of fun including a silent auction, door prizes, live music, hors d’oeuvres, and wine (of course!) on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Funds raised will benefit the BlackPearl Equestrienne Troupe.

“The quaint community of Ridgefield, WA is home to the BlackPearl Equestrienne Troupe, a team of horses and riders dedicated to the philanthropic value of equestrian art. The troupe now travels along the west coast and performs with … [Continue reading...]

The Couv’ Groove Benefit Concert

A Light in the Dark.

christmastree 125 The Couv Groove Benefit ConcertThe Couv’ Groove benefit concert with Alisa Williams & Friends will take place Friday, December 16, 2011, 7 pm at Mill Plain United Methodist Church (15804 SE Mill Plain, Vancouver) . This concert is FREE and open to the public.

People are encouraged to bring hard goods like canned foods to support the local food bank and HUGS which stands for new hats, undies, gloves and socks to support local homeless shelters. There will be a Love Offering where money gifts will support the Winter … [Continue reading...]

What is Getting You Prepared for the Vancouver Marathon

What? is Going on Now!

runningfeet 125 What is Getting You Prepared for the Vancouver MarathonThe Second Annual Vancouver USA Marathon will take place Sunday, June 17, 2012; and that means What? events are already up and running!

What? That’s right, What? events are the Vancouver USA Marathon “pre-functions” that take place monthly (usually on a Wednesday evening) where you can get together and meet others who are training to run, or walk, the Vancouver USA Marathon. These run/walks are free and are a great opportunity to run a portion of the course, get some free stuff, a free beer, … [Continue reading...]

Salmon Creek Community Club Neighborhood Park Project

Salmon Creek Community Club Park Project

Let Your Voice Be Heard April 20.

Salmon Creek Community Club Neighborhood Park is at the corner of NE 159th Street and 20th Avenue in the Fairgrounds area. The 4.5-acre neighborhood park currently features trees and a small area of open lawn. Whipple Creek runs through the property along the northwest boundary and connects with the Whipple Creek Greenway to the north.

All interested neighbors are encouraged to attend the April 20, 2011 meeting at 6:30 pm at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds (17204 NE Delfel Rd, … [Continue reading...]

Barrels of Fun in North Clark County

North Clark County Wineries Spring Barrel Tasting Tour.

winebarrels 125 Barrels of Fun in North Clark CountyEast Fork Cellars, Three Brothers Vineyard and Winery, and Bethany Vineyards have joined forces for the North Clark County Wineries Spring Barrel Tasting Tour on Saturday, April 9, 2011 and Sunday, April 10, 2011.

These three award winning wineries are all within a corks toss of each other, so you have time to enjoy a unique wine tasting experience, as you tour all three wineries and taste their newest releases directly from the barrel. Wine, food, music… “Indulge yourself in a relaxing … [Continue reading...]

WSU Vancouver Cougar Community 5K

Run for Education.

You don’t need to be a Cougar to join the fun! The Cougar Community 5K will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2011 starting at the WSU Campus in Salmon Creek.

This is a five kilometer race/walk which raises funds for an annual Student Leadership Award. This is a challenging cross country course with both steep descents and inclines that transition from: concrete, curbs, bark chips, dirt, mud, gravel, uneven ground, grass, wooden bridges, and wooden boardwalks. Due to the variety of terrain there will be no … [Continue reading...]

Clark County Community CPR Challenge

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Come Learn How to Save a Life.

heartbeat 125 Clark County Community CPR ChallengeClark County Fire District 6 and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center are challenging the community to become a life- saving one by seeing how many members of our community can be trained in CPR in a single evening. The training is free and open to the public of all ages. It will be held at Salmon Creek Elementary School Thursday, May 19th from 6:30-8 p.m.

Participants will learn hands-only CPR, which is CPR without rescue breathing. “People often hesitate to start CPR because … [Continue reading...]

Grow Vancouver

Seed Swap and Giveaway.

seeds 135 Grow VancouverSpring is just around the corner, and you can’t have a garden without seeds!The next Grow Vancouver: Seed Swap and Giveaway will be Tuesday, March 15, 2011, between 6:30 and 8:00 pm at Harney Elementary (3212 East Evergreen Blvd); the meeting will be held in the cafeteria (now that’s appropriate! icon cool Grow Vancouver ).  This event is hosted by Urban Abundance, who also recently held a Wildflower Seedball Making Workshop; if you like anything to do with food, gardens, flowers, or pollinators, you should definitely check them … [Continue reading...]

February First Friday Followup

First Friday was Absolutely Fantastic!

camasffcake 125 web February First Friday FollowupDowntown Camas just celebrated February’s first Friday event and it was a hit.  The streets were bustling and parking was hard to find!  The streets were full of families and couples looking forward to February’s theme “chocolate and romance.”

We started our evening at a Camas favorite, the famous Twilight Pizza.  The place was packed with great music playing on the stereo and atmosphere that’s hard to beat.  Candles on every table made the meal even more delicious.  With just a short wait we … [Continue reading...]

Storm Forecast Concert and Art Walk in Salmon Creek

Skyview Storm Art Walk and Concert

Musicians and Artists Show Their Stuff at Skyview High School.

The Skyview High School Choirs and Orchestra will be presenting their Storm Forecast Concert on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 7 pm, at the Skyview High School Auditorium (1300 NW 139th St, Salmon Creek).

The concert is free and open to the public and will feature music they have prepared for the competitive season.

This year, in conjunction with the concert, will be Skyview’s Art Walk from 5:30 to 7:30 in the Skyview Commons. Come see the talented young artists … [Continue reading...]