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Old Vancouver City Cemetery Tour

October 20, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Mildly Spooky Historical Presentation.

Nothing says Halloween like a nice walk…through a cemetery…after dark! The Vancouver Heritage Ambassadors are having their 9th Annual Cemetery Tour this weekend, Friday and Saturday, October 21-22, 2011. Tours start every 15 minutes beginning at 5 pm, with the last tour starting at 7pm.

A guide and lanterns will illuminate the way through this mildly spooky historical presentation. Meet some of the historic people from Clark County’s past, who are current residents of Vancouver’s Old City Cemetery. Just a reminder, no ghosts or undead will … [Continue reading...]

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The Great Pumpkin is in Clark County

October 14, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Pumpkin Patches, Hay Rides, Mazes and More.

“There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.” Linus – It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.

The spirit of Halloween is alive in my neighborhood, and so begins our family’s quest for the great pumpkin, and all the fun that goes along with it (fun being the operative word here). So, we must pass by the overflowing bins of pumpkins at the local grocery stores, and head out to the pumpkin patch.

But … [Continue reading...]

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Halloween Spirit Alive in Battle Ground

October 6, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

30th Annual Halloween Fun Fest.

haunted house 125 Halloween Spirit Alive in Battle Ground Kids of all ages can have fun and be safe this Halloween! It’s the Battle Ground Halloween Fun Fest with tons of free events around Battle Ground, taking place on Monday, October 31, 2011 beginning at 3 pm.

Trick-or-Treating is a top priority for children and the safety of street crossing and checking treats is important to parents. From 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Monday, October 31st all businesses that are spooking an orange jack-o-lantern in their window invite trick-or-treaters in for a special treat…or … [Continue reading...]

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Nothing to Fear in Battle Ground

October 21, 2010 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

29th Annual Halloween Fun Fest.

halloween witch 135 Nothing to Fear in Battle Ground The City of Battle Ground, the Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce and local businesses present yet another spirited Halloween with a myriad of special events!

The Halloween Fun Fest will kick off Friday, October 29th when Battle Ground businesses will be vying for the Spirit Award and the Best Scarecrow in Downtown Battle Ground Award sponsored by Mallard Landing. The Spirit contest is won for originality and creativity. A prize is presented to businesses showing the most spirit by its Halloween decorations and by … [Continue reading...]

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Pitching Pumpkins is Bi-zi Business

October 21, 2010 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

Pumpkin Patch, Cornfield Maze, Petting Zoo, and Flying Pumpkins.

pumpkinpatch 135 Pitching Pumpkins is Bi zi Business Autumn in Clark County is officially here. Yes, I know the calendar said it officially started on September 22, but for me, it’s not Autumn until our family heads out in search of the Great Pumpkin. One of Clark County’s popular pumpkins spots is Bi-Zi Farms in Glenwood (9504 NE 119th St).

Fat, skinny, tall, oblong, or just plain weird shaped (those are the ones I look for), you’re sure to find the pumpkin of your dreams here. But what to … [Continue reading...]

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Halloween Spirit Alive in Salmon Creek

October 5, 2010 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Annual NSCNA Halloween House Decorating Contest.

Are your neighbors a little creepy? Are there strange lights and sounds coming from their house and garage? Have tombstones been springing up on their front lawn? Do they live within the NSCNA boundaries? If you answered “YES!” to these questions, then good for you!

It’s time for the 5th Annual North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association (NSCNA) Halloween House Decorating Contest! Houses will be judged on creativity, originality, and the use of the “Halloween” theme. “Special lighting, musical effects, and live actors are encouraged. … [Continue reading...]

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NSCNA Halloween Contest

October 5, 2009 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Get Into the Spirit of Halloween.

The North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association (NSCNA) will be having its fourth annual Halloween House Decorating Contest this year for homes in the NSCNA boundaries. “Winners will receive bragging rights and a Best in the NSCNA award. Enter yourself, your neighbor, or that house that catches your eye with a ghoulish graveyard.” (Just make sure it is “just for decoration” ).

Email nominations to NSCNA@inthecouve.com or call Carrol Heller at 360.433.2676 (or any other NSCNA officer), be sure to include the address, and name … [Continue reading...]

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