Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market


battlegroundvillage 1 Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market

Farmers, Artisans and Entertainers.

Whether you are shopping for fresh and local produce, baked goods or arts and crafts…or just wanting a little entertainment…you should check out the Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market.  

“At the intersection of life and art, creativity and commerce, Battle Ground Village is pleased to announce the Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market. This market offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful summer days the Pacific Northwest is known for. Side by side, established craftsmen … [Continue reading this Article]

Gearing Up for Dozer Day


bulldozer 1 Gearing Up for Dozer Day

Playing with the Big Toys.

The ever popular Annual Dozer Days event, presented by the Nutter Foundation, will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 2012, between 11 am and 4 pm at the Cemex/Fisher Quarry (just off Highway 14 at the 192nd Ave Exit).

Dozer Days is Vancouver’s Construction Theme Park, where kids are encouraged to go play in the dirt with some toys. Only these toys are the big yellow dozers, dump trucks, backhoes, and other heavy equipment kids are usually … [Continue reading this Article]

Humane Society Walk for the Animals


walkrunfortheanimals 1 Humane Society Walk for the Animals

21st Annual Event at Esther Short Park.

What better way to celebrate Be Kind to Animals week than by participating in the 21st Annual Walk Run for the Animals on Saturday, May, 5, 2012 at Esther Short Park. This event helps support the animal care and rescue efforts of the Humane Society of Southwest Washington.

So grab your favorite walking buddy (two or four legged) and head down to Esther Short Park. The morning will begin with a pancake breakfast, then choose your route (5K … [Continue reading this Article]

Salmon Creek CPR Challenge


 

cprchallenge 1 Salmon Creek CPR Challenge

Learn How to Save a Life.

Clark County Fire District 6 and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center are challenging the community to become a life- saving one by seeing how many members of our community can be trained in CPR in a single evening. The training is free and open to the public of all ages. It will be held at Salmon Creek Elementary School Thursday, May 24th from 6:30-8 p.m.

About 80% of cardiac arrests occur at home, so being trained to perform … [Continue reading this Article]

How Does Your Garden Grow Vancouver?


seeds 1 How Does Your Garden Grow Vancouver?

Urban Abundance Seed Swap and More.

Updated 5/01/2012: Join Urban Abundance for their May presentation of Grow Vancouver: Local Food and Land Use, on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Hudson Bay High School (1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA) from 6:30 to 8:30.

“How we plan our cities and the codes and regulations that govern our communities, can help to grow our local food system or can add hardship to a struggling ag businesses. Hear local planners and farmers talk about how planning in Clark … [Continue reading this Article]

Hazel Dell Parade of Bands 2012


 

crhsmarchingband 1 Hazel Dell Parade of Bands 2012

Remember When.

The 48th Annual Hazel Dell Parade of Bands will be Saturday, May 19, 2012 with a 10:30 am start time; this year’s theme is “Remember When”. Do you remember what you were doing the Spring of 1964? Well, if you played Little League, were in the local High School Band, or a Boy Scout that year and lived in Vancouver, WA; chances are pretty good you were in a parade!

The Hazel Dell Parade of Bands is the largest parade in SW … [Continue reading this Article]

Clark County Special Needs Resource Fair


specialneedsresourcefair 1 Clark County Special Needs Resource Fair

Hosted by Prairie High School Special Education Department.

The Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair will be held Saturday, April 28th, 2012 from 9 am to 3 pm at Prairie High School. This FREE event is designed to provide information and resources to families of children and young adults with special needs regardless of age (birth – 21) or nature of disability (mild-severe).

The fair will provide the opportunity to listen to Keynote Speakers, visit with local businesses/agencies serving families of children with … [Continue reading this Article]

Fiesta of Caring Hearts


innovativeservicesnw 1 Fiesta of Caring Hearts

Celebrate with Innovative Services NW. 

Each year Innovative Services presents Caring Heart Awards to individuals, groups, organizations, or businesses that embody the spirit of serving the needs of children, adults, and families with disabilities or other disadvantages in our community. This year’s Caring Heart Award recipients will be recognized at Innovative Services NW’s new spring event, the Fiesta of Caring Hearts Celebration. The event will be held on Friday, May 4, 2012, 5:30 PM at the Red Lion Inn at the Quay in Vancouver (100 … [Continue reading this Article]

Another Hot Season for Vancouver Volcanoes


vancouvervolcanoes 1 Another Hot Season for Vancouver Volcanoes

Shooting for Two.

The 2011 International Basketball League Champs, the Vancouver Volcanoes, are getting fired up for another great season of basketball! Join the excitement of opening night on Saturday, April 28, 2012 (and any of the other 9 home games) and let’s help cheer our team to another victory!

The Volcanoes are Vancouver USA’s semi-pro basketball team, in the International Basketball League (IBL). They’ve been around for eight years, and finished their 2011 season as league champs! They play their home games … [Continue reading this Article]

Celebrate National Park Week


fortvancouver 1 Celebrate National Park Week

Free Admission April 21-29, 2012.

Every time I visit the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site I learn something new. No, not because I didn’t pay attention the first time; but because there is always something new happening there!

This week is a great time to visit, not only is the weather great (right NOW, always subject to immediate change without notice  icon cool Celebrate National Park Week ) but during National Park Week admission is FREE! In fact, admission to ALL National Parks is free during this time.

 … [Continue reading this Article]