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47th Annual Hazel Dell Parade of Bands

May 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Stars and Stripes Forever.

parade truck 150 web 125x125 47th Annual Hazel Dell Parade of BandsThe 47th Annual Hazel Dell Parade of Bands is on Saturday, May 21, 2011 beginning at 10:30 a.m; this years theme is “Stars and Stripes Forever.”

This is the largest parade in SW Washington is sponsored by Bomber Brothers Fireworks and the Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek Business Association. The Grand Marshals are US Army Sergeant Jack Carrier (Retired) and US Army Sergeant Brian Radke (Retired). Both soldiers are from Southwest Washington and were injured while serving our country.

The Hazel Dell Parade will follow its customary … [Continue reading...]

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Upcoming North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association Meeting

May 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Garden Police?

Join the North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association at the next general meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 7 pm at Riverview Community Bank in Salmon Creek.

While the Garden Police won’t be there, we will hear from Clark County Master Gardeners and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office West Precinct.

Come listen to Karen Palmer, a Clark County Master Gardener, teach how we can make our gardens more beautiful, productive, sustainable, and potentially more friendly to wildlife. Ms. Palmer will discuss “Growing Your Own Garden”, including site selection, … [Continue reading...]

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Salmon Creek Rips it to Shreds

May 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Community Shredding Event.

Batman had one. Superman had one. So did Wonder Woman. And you do, too. What do we all have in common? We want to keep our identity safe!

Keep your identity safe by shredding your confidential papers!

First Independent Bank is holding a community shredding event at their Salmon Creek branch at 2515 NE 134th Street on Saturday, may 7 from 9-12. Bring up to two boxes of papers, and First Indy will shred them on site, never to be seen again.… [Continue reading...]

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The Grass is Always Greener in Salmon Creek

May 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Park the Mower: Alternatives to Lawn.

Because sometimes the grass isn’t always greener…

“Homeowners can learn about low-maintenance, environmentally friendly yards that are alternatives to the traditional lawn during a free workshop on Wednesday, May 4.

“Park the Mower: Alternatives to Lawn” will be 6:30-8 p.m. at the Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road.

The workshop is sponsored by Stormwater Partners of SW Washington. Space is limited. To register, go to www.stormwaterpartners.com/informed.html. For more information, call (360) 882-0936 ext. 223.

Vanessa Gardner Nagel of Seasons Garden Design of … [Continue reading...]

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What Kids Know and Parents Wish They Did

May 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Presented by Safe Communities Task Force.

The 3rd Annual What Kids Know and Parents Wish They Did workshop for parents and guardians will be held Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9 am to 4:30 pm at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington, OK Clubhouse and Teen Center (4040 Plomondon Rd, adjacent to the Jim Parsley Center).

The conference is free and open to the public and will include presenters from local law enforcement, schools and youth agencies. Workshop topics include drugs and alcohol, gang identifiers and sexual exploitation … [Continue reading...]

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Salmon Creek Community Club Neighborhood Park Project

April 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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...]

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Eating Burgers for Salmon Creek Farmers Market

April 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Burgerville Thursdays for Salmon Creek Farmers Market.

Want to help support the Salmon Creek Farmers Market before it opens?

Then eat at the Salmon Creek Burgerville on Thursdays between 5 and 8 pm in April and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the Salmon Creek Farmers Market. Just bring a copy of this flyer with you.

The Salmon Creek Farmer’s Market has a new location this year and will open on Thursday, June 16 behind the Wayside Market, and will be open every Thursday until September.… [Continue reading...]

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Salmon Creek Interchange Project

April 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Road Construction Ahead.

Salmon Creek is a great place to live, work, play, and have kids go to school. There’s shopping, restaurants, a state of the art hospital, and the WSU Vancouver Campus. We’re a stone’s throw away from fun things like the Sleep Country Amphitheater and the Clark County Fairgrounds. And we have easy freeway access to both I-5 and I-205…

OK, sometimes the freeway access is not so easy, but it’s going to get better!

The Salmon Creek Interchange Project, which is currently underway, “will … [Continue reading...]

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Gateway Inn Express in Salmon Creek

April 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Local Hotel Gets a New Name.

The Holiday Inn Express in Salmon Creek has changed their name to Gateway Inn Express in Salmon Creek.

Offering Expanded Continental Breakfast, 24 Hour Indoor Heated, Hot Tub, and Fitness Center, they are located at 13101 NE 27th Avenue, Vancouver, WA.

You can reach them by phone at 360-576-1040 or online at www.gatewayinnexpress.com.… [Continue reading...]

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Share a Bowl in Salmon Creek

April 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment

10th Annual Event is all About Local, Local, Local.

Local chefs, local art, awards for local volunteers and benefits local children’s hunger programs.

Share’s 10th annual Share-a-Bowl Fundraising Dinner will feature gourmet soups created by local chefs, plus artisan soup bowls as a keepsake for each guest. The event will be held Sunday, April 17, at Skyview High School, (1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver). Doors open at 3:45 p.m., event begins at 4 p.m.

“We are so excited to be celebrating our 10th annual Share-a-Bowl,” said Diane McWithey, Executive Director … [Continue reading...]

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