Assessor to Speak at Salmon Creek Neighborhood Meeting

Forum Gives Neighbors Access to Answers.

Linda Franklin, Clark County Assessor, will speak at the North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association General meeting on Tuesday March 23.  Franklin will speak on a variety of programs supported by her office, as well as answer questions and concerns that residents may have about property valuations and assessments.

This is an excellent opportunity to directly interact with your elected officials and discuss issues that are near and dear to your heart – and your wallet.

The NSCNA March 2010 General meeting will be held at the Three Creeks Library on Tuesday March 23, starting at 7PM.  We hope to see you there.

Cellar Series Features Local Talent

Rusty Grape Vineyard in Battle Ground.

Looking for something to do on a Saturday night? Why not grab a friend or two (or more ) and head to the Rusty Grape Vineyard in Battle Ground for some music, wine, and fun.

Every Saturday night beginning at 7 pm the Rusty Grape Cellar Series will feature different musical artists from around our area. Pick up a pizza, or dinner to go from one of the local restaurants in Battle Ground, and enjoy an evening of live local music (no cover charge) and, of course, wine.

“A casual atmosphere is what we promote and fine artisan wine is what we produce. Our passion and commitment to produce an exceptional wine is evident in our finished product but we truly enjoy a laid back approach to producing and enjoying wine with our family and friends.”

Updated 5/18/2010.

Firehouse Glass Studio and Gallery in Vancouver

Clark County’s Very Own Center for Glass Art.

Looking for something a little different to do on Friday night, or looking for a unique gift? Check out Firehouse Glass right here in downtown Vancouver, WA.

“Rebecca Seymour and Greg Lueck created the Firehouse Glass Gallery to support their mission: “To provide an environment for furthering the community’s exposure to and education in glass art, and to provide a collaborative forum for artists working in the glass medium.” The spectacular gallery provides exquisite exhibit space for works by both emerging glass artists as well as nationally acclaimed masters.

Firehouse Glass Gallery is open every Friday night from 6-10 during our public glass blowing demonstrations, and by appointment throughout the week.  Public glass blowing demonstrations are an exciting way to see hot glass made into objects.  Each month a theme is chosen for the content of the demonstrations often based on a season or a technique.

Work for sale in the gallery represents a balanced range of emerging and established glass artists with an openness to experimentation and exploration.  Work made during the public demonstrations each week can be seen in the gallery space for up to a month after it was made.  Artists at Firehouse Glass are happy to discuss commission work if the special thing you are looking for isn’t in our gallery.”

via Firehouse Glass Studio and Gallery – Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR area glass studio rentals.

Art with a Conscience

Studio Eighty Twenty Vancouver.

Do you love making art and making a tangible difference in people’s lives? Then check out Art with a Conscience, a weekly community art series hosted by Studio Eighty Twenty that addresses local and global issues through art.

Studio Eighty Twenty meets every Tuesday at Pop Culture in Downtown Vancouver (1929 West Main Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 pm to create art based around a theme, (which may include homelessness, poverty, hunger, etc.) and is open to the public.  “It will be a time for those that love making art to utilize their talents to make a tangible difference in our community and abroad.”

How can art make a difference?  Several times a year, Studio Eighty Twenty will hold an Art show, where the artist work is sold to collectors. Eighty percent of the proceeds “goes towards helping fund local organizations that have demonstrated a commitment for providing for those in need”, and twenty percent goes back to the artist to help purchase more art supplies.

To more information, including information on this month’s theme, visit Studio Eighty Twenty online.