What is Getting You Prepared for the Vancouver Marathon

October 12, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

What? is Going on Now!

runningfeet 125 What is Getting You Prepared for the Vancouver Marathon The 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...]

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Klineline Kids Fishing Event Looking to Hook Some Sponsors

January 23, 2011 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Annual Event is Reel Fun.

Girl fishing 135 Klineline Kids Fishing Event Looking to Hook Some Sponsors The 12th Annual Klineline Kids Fishing Event is set for April 9, 2011 at Klineline Pond, Salmon Creek Park. Over 1,500 children ages 5-14, along with their parents, are expected to attend and will have the opportunity to experience and learn about the sport of fishing.

The Klineline Kids Fishing Event is about more than just a fun day of fishing; it’s about introducing the kids to the sport of fishing as an individual and family activity and a way to become more aware of … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Activities, Events, Featured Posts, Live, Main, Neighborhood, Parks and Recreation, Salmon Creek Tagged With: Clark County, Fishing, Kids, Klineline, Salmon Creek, Sports, Vancouver WA, Washington Fish and Wildlife

Vancouver’s Pure Advantage

December 16, 2010 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Pure Advantage Basketball Academy Christmas Camp.

santabasketball 135 Vancouvers Pure Advantage Everyone knows the Holidays are upon us, and for those of us with kids in school, you know that Christmas Vacation is almost upon us, too. That means lots of kids, with lots of time on their hands. So, how about putting those hands to good use, and put a basketball in them!

Pure Advantage Basketball Academy is offering a Holiday Hoops Christmas Camp on December 21st and 22nd between 9 am and noon. The Holiday Hoops Camp is designed for boys and girls … [Continue reading...]

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Getting Pretty for Salmon Creek Soccer

December 13, 2010 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Salmon Creek Soccer Club Salon 134 Fundraiser

Salmon Creek Soccer Club Teaming Up with Salon 134.

It really does pay to be beautiful! Visit Salon 134 in Salmon Creek anytime between December 17th and December 31, and for every regular price service you have done, Salmon Creek Soccer Club gets $5.

Salon 134 is located in Salmon Creek at 13317 NE 12th Avenue, #119 (by the Wayside Market/Shell Station). Their hours are Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm, and Sunday December 19th they will have special hours from … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Events, Keep it Local, Main, Neighborhood, Salmon Creek, Sports Tagged With: Clark County, Fundraiser, Salmon Creek, Salmon Creek Soccer Club, Salon 134, Sports, Vancouver WA

Clark College Vancouver Hosting Hoops Clinic

December 2, 2010 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

Basketball, Burgerville and Ice Cream.

penguin basketball 135 Clark College Vancouver Hosting Hoops Clinic Would you like some burgers and ice-cream with your basketball? Clark College is hosting a Youth Basketball Clinic on Saturday, December 4, 2010 starting at 9 am. The clinic is for boys and girls ages 6-12, and is FREE!

Warm-ups will begin at 9 am at the O’Connell Center Gym, followed by a skills clinic led by the players and coaches of the Clark College basketball teams.

Afterwards, campers will be treated to Burgerville hamburgers and Sunshine Dairy ice cream and are invited to stay … [Continue reading...]

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When is Going to the Corner a Good Thing?

October 5, 2010 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

When It’s Athlete’s Corner!

7e1d7 athletescorner 135 When is Going to the Corner a Good Thing? After many years at the same location, Athlete’s Corner in Hazel Dell has moved! But don’t worry, they only moved about a block away! Their new store is located at 8014 NE13th Avenue, and can be reached from either 13th Avenue, or off Highway 99, next to First Independent Bank (who, by the way, has also been in the same location for many years!)

Athletes Corner was founded and has operated in its Hazel Dell location since 1979 by Mike and Margaret Jabusch. The new store … [Continue reading...]

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Kicking Starts Saturday

September 8, 2010 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Salmon Creek Soccer Club Opening Day.

This Saturday, September 11, is the first day of games for the Salmon Creek Soccer Club Rec players. Some schedules are posted, some aren’t. Lots of volunteer hours go into creating schedules, and getting them online, and sometimes computers just don’t cooperate. So, be patient, and if your schedule is posted, keep in mind it is a preliminary schedule and you should re-check the schedules before you head out for any games. If your schedule is not posted, well, it will be, so keep … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Activities, Events, Main, Neighborhood, Salmon Creek, Sports Tagged With: Activities, Clark County, Events, Salmon Creek Soccer, Schedules, SCSC, Sports

Having Fun on the Run

August 24, 2010 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

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 … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Activities, Events, Keep it Local, Live, Main, Parks and Recreation, Sports Tagged With: Activities, Events, Felida, Fitness, Hazel Dell, Max Muscle, Salmon Creek, Sports, Triathlon

Got Sports?

July 26, 2010 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Get Physical.

sports-images_web Physicals are required for middle and high school students who plan on participating in intramural sports, band, or cheer. Free sports physicals are available for all Vancouver Public School students. No appointment is necessary (except at the Free Clinic of SW Washington). Students may be accompanied by a parent, or download the parent permission form.

August 10 – Hudson’s Bay
August 12 – Skyview
August 16– Fort Vancouver
August 21 – Free Clinic of SW Washington (call 313-1044 for appt)

Grades 9-12 from 1:30 – 2:30; … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Events, Main, Salmon Creek, School, Sports Tagged With: Kids, Physicals, School, Sports, Vancouver Public Schools

Recreation and Fitness

July 22, 2010 By Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

Salmon Creek Recreation and Fitness… [Continue reading...]

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