Hazel Dell Hoopla
September 2, 2010 by Mitch Canton
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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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Step Back In Time at the Cedar Creek Grist Mill
August 30, 2010 by Mitch Canton
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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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Time to go Treasure Hunting
August 30, 2010 by Mitch Canton
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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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Rusty Grape Offers Friday Night Fun
August 24, 2010 by Mitch Canton
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Dinner, Music, Movie and Wine.
What’s your idea of a fun Friday night? Dinner and a movie? A little wine and music? Hanging out in the backyard with friends? How about if you could combine all those things together? Well, that’s what the folks at Rusty Grape Vineyard have done; and you’re invited!
Start your evening with some wine tasting, then get ready for Marianne’s Open Mic Friday from 7 to 9 pm, or get up onstage yourself and sing a song or two. When the music is over, it’s time to settle in for this weeks movie on the lawn, Star Trek. Don’t forget to bring a sweatshirt or blanket, once the sun goes down, it can get a bit chilly!
Hungry? Visit the Rusty Grape’s own Patina’s Cucina for some artisan breads, spreads, cheeses, and even some imported and domestic beer. (Yes, beer, at a winery 
). Also, Galeotti’s will be there grilling up some delish dishes (and the most awesome cheesecake ever!), or feel free to bring your own picnic or pizza with you.
The details: Rusty Grape Vineyard (16712 NE 219th St); Friday Night, August 27, 2010; Tasting Room opens at noon, Open Mic at 7pm, Movie at 9 pm. Wine Tasting, Music and Movie are complementary. Food and wine available for purchase.
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Vancouver Sausage Fest 2010
August 24, 2010 by Mitch Canton
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The Best Wurst in the West.
The Vancouver Sausage Fest is officially the last blowout of summer fun and is always held the weekend after Labor Day. So mark your calendars now for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 10,11, and 12, 2010 for the 39th Annual Vancouver Sausage Fest on the grounds at St. Joseph School and Parish! Check out Clark County Live! on location from last year as we talk with some of the people that help make the Sausage Fest the success it is.
There is a full size carnival, many handicraft booths, a variety of live music and entertainment on the Main stage, beer & wine in the Fest Garden, and oh boy, there is food! Sausage served every way you can think of, corn on the cob, grilled chicken, burgers, elephant ears, and all the sweets you can imagine! The sweets are home baked goodness made right there in the kitchen!
With something going on almost every hour on the main stage, you’re sure to be entertained. Here is a sampling of some of the entertainers on the schedule: Dance Fusion, Ruby Hill, Hit Explosion, and Southwest Washington’s Got Talent Finale! For a full schedule, visit Vancouver Sausage Fest Entertainment Schedule.
Many vendors and merchants will be there, too. Arts and Crafts, Garden and Nursery, and Exhibitors; the Animal Awareness and Pet Adoption booth has been a past favorite of all ages.
Pre-sale Ride Tickets are on sale now and can save you 50% ! They can be purchased on-line or at Athlete’s Corner (Cascade Park), Hi-School Pharmacy (Main Street), Holy Redeemer Parish, Patrick’s Hawaiian Cafe, Rivermaiden Coffee House, Spanky’s, St. Joseph School and Parish Office, Sunrise Bagels on Harney, and Dominoes Pizza (6300 NE 117th, 1919 NE Andresen, 14415 SE Mill Plain, 1006 W Fourth Plain).
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Having Fun on the Run
August 24, 2010 by Mitch Canton
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Max Muscle Offers Triathlon in Hazel Dell.
A triathlon is a combination of three sports: swimming, biking and running. It was created more than 20 years ago and is one of the hottest sports in the US. Now is your chance to take part in a triathlon right here in Clark County. The Rotary’s Max Muscle End Polio Now Triathlon will be September 12, 2010.
Swim in the Klineline Pond, ride your bike along the beautiful hills of Salmon Creek, Felida and even part of Ridgefield, and run along the Salmon Creek Trail. There are two distances to choose from: the Sprint (.5 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3.1 mile run) or the Olympic (1 mile swim, 24 mile bike, 6.2 mile run). A beautiful course, goodies, finishers medals, awards, vendors and support all make this a fun event. And all proceeds go to the Rotary’s fight to end Polio.
Never done a triathlon before, or just looking to improve your skills? There is a training program that just got started for this event presented by Trevor and Tracy Bryant, owners of Vancouver’s Max Muscle Sport Nutrition and USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coaches.
For more information, visit Vancouver Max Muscle or call 360-573-7099 (Hazel Dell location).
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Tags: Activities, Events, Felida, Fitness, Hazel Dell, Max Muscle, Salmon Creek, Sports, TriathlonStay Cool in the Pool
August 24, 2010 by Mitch Canton
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It’s Sunday Funday at Vancouver’s Marshall Center.
Sunday Funday at Marshall Center is usually the first Sunday of the month, but this month it will be held on the second Sunday of the month, July 11, 2010 (anyone remember what the first Sunday in July was?). Sunday Funday will be offered the first Sunday of the month going forward.
This free, family fun event is from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. There will be games, crafts and other activities for the whole family to enjoy. And, don’t forget your swimsuits and towels, because swimming at the Marshall Center Pool (1009 E. McLoughlin) is also free between 2:30 and 4:30. Visit the Marshall Center at Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation for more information.
This program is made possible by the generous support of Bauman Chiropractic. “We are grateful for the opportunity to continue our dedication to the health of our community.” Bauman Chiropractic can be reached at 360.693.0400.
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Hoops on the River 2010
August 24, 2010 by Mitch Canton
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Basketball Tournament at Vancouver Landing.
Do you like to play, or watch, basketball? Enjoy spending time on our beautiful Columbia River on a sunny August afternoon? Then mark your calendars for August 21-22, 2010, ‘cuz it’s time for Hoops on the River!
Hoops on the River, in partnership with the Vancouver Volcanoes, is a two day, three on three basketball tournament open to all interested basketball players, youth to adult, beginner to experienced. The tournament will be played at Vancouver Landing (110 Columbia Street, next to the Quay Restaurant & Bar), along the Columbia River, Saturday and Sunday, August 21-22, 2010. Team divisions include: Elite 6′ and Over, Elite 6″ and Under, Elite Women, Co-Ed, Youth (1st Grade and older), Wheelchair and Special Olympics. Looking for a little extra competition? On Saturday, August 21, individuals may register to compete in the Three Point Shootout, Free Throw Shootout, or the Slam Dunk Contest.
Also included in your registration is an invitation to attend a free Kids Clinic on Friday August 20 from 2 to 4 pm. Concordia University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Barbarick will direct the clinic. Instruction will include basketball fundamentals such as shooting, ball handling and defensive skills.
Now in its fifth year, Hoops on the River is a charity tournament organized by Susan Oberst of Share Vancouver, along with the help of many generous donors and incredible volunteers, to help the hungry and homeless in Clark County. Registration is now open, so gather up your friends, get a team together and join the fun for a good cause!
Clark County Live! was on location at last year’s event, and we will be there again this year, so be sure to say “Hi”. Here are some video clips from Hoops on the River 2009.
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Vintage Baseball Game at Fort Vancouver
August 24, 2010 by Mitch Canton
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Havin’ a Ball, 1860′s Style.
You will think you stepped back in time at this Vintage Baseball Game played at Fort Vancouver. Not only are the players in costume, even the fans get into character. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and even the band, dressed in 1860′s attire.
This gloveless game with wooden bats is played by very different rules. “Striker to the line”, means the batter is up. He then takes a couple of practice swings and then shows the hurler (pitcher) where he would like the ball. The ball is pitched underhand and t is the job of the hurler to get the ball into play. There are no strikes, no balls and a batter can only “strike out” if he swings and misses at three pitches. Also a ball caught after the first bounce is also considered an out. It was a real gentleman’s game played just for fun.
The 1st Oregon Volunteers will play the Vancouver Occidentals in two scheduled games this year at the Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds. The first game is Saturday, July 17 at 6:00 pm. The final game of the season is Saturday, August 21 at 6:00 pm. Bring a picnic and come cheer for your favorite team, but beware: the umpire can fine the audience for “ungentlemanly” or “unladylike” behavior.
We had a “ball” at last year’s event, and we have the pitchers, um, I mean pictures to prove it!
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Humane Society of Southwest Washington
August 24, 2010 by Mitch Canton
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Join in the Anniversary Celebration!
Join the Humane Society in celebrating one-year in the new animal sheltering facility! Bring the whole family – furry and four-legged too! On Saturday, August 28, 2010, the Humane Society will host a free community event in celebration of one year in its new animal shelter in east Vancouver.
The Anniversary Celebration is free to public and will feature special adoption pricing, vendors, food, games and activities for the kids, microchip and vaccination clinics, a police K9 demonstration at 3pm and more! This event is open to all members of the community, both two and four-legged alike and shelter alumni are encouraged to attend.The event will take place during regular shelter adoption hours from 12:00pm through 5:00pm.
Since moving to its new 30,000 square foot animal sheltering facility last summer, the Humane Society has re-homed over 6,500 animals, coordinated several large-scale rescue efforts out of southern California and has begun to offer many new programs and services to the community including humane education programs for children and families, adult lecture series and pet loss support groups. Come celebrate a wonderful first year for the animals and the community and learn about what the Humane Society for Southwest Washington has to offer.
Of course, you could always bring home a new family member too!
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