Who Will Be Mr. Columbia River 2012?


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The Pageant Begins.

Come see who will be crowned Mr. Columbia River 2012 at the Mr. CR Pageant on Monday, May 21, 2012, 6 pm at the Skyview High School Auditorium.

The Mr. CR Pageant is a mock beauty pageant where the contestants (Columbia River High School Seniors) compete in various dance routines. And, as fun as the Grand Finale evening may be, these guys have been working hard all year long raising funds for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital; the contestant who raised the most money … [Continue reading this Article]

Harvesting Hope 2012


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The Salvation Army Celebrates more than 120 Years of Service in Vancouver

Join the Salvation Army, emcee Bruce Hagensen, Guest Speaker Pat Jolotta, and 2012 Honoree Ed Lynch as they share success stories of compassionate care given to children, adults and seniors who the Salvation Army serves every day.

With heart to God and hand to man, The Salvation Army strives to meet the basic needs of all who come seeking help. Taking immediate care of the basic human needs of food, shelter, clothing and … [Continue reading this Article]

Farmers Market Spring Places to Be


 

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Come shop with the Salmon Creek Farmers Market this month at these great venues:

The farmers’ markets of Clark County will be at the Clark PUD Home & Garden Idea Fair, April 27, 28, 29, at the Clark County Fairgrounds. What an opportunity for us all! With space for six vendors a day, Clark PUD has made it possible for not only our fabulous vendors, but also the markets themselves, to gain the visibility of an estimated 20,000 attendees. Participating markets are Salmon … [Continue reading this Article]

Trina Latshaw Joins Live! Local Media


Here we grow again.

Live! Local Media, the people who bring you SW Washington’s best lineup of neighborhood websites, including the popular site ClarkCountyLive.com, is pleased to announce that Trina Latshaw has joined the company as Sr. Account Manager/Digital Marketing.

Trina brings a solid background in helping local business, a strong desire to further develop neighborhood ties and an unwavering passion for local. She has a long-term commitment to our community, our people and our businesses.

“We’re really excited to have Trina on … [Continue reading this Article]

Washington State Horse Expo at Clark County Event Center


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From Princesses to Extreme Cowboys.

Time to round up your posse and trot on over to Clark County Event Center for the Washington State Horse Expo taking place February 17-19, 2012 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

Did you know that Clark County is the largest horse ownership county in the state of Washington? No wonder they decided to have the Washington State Horse Expo here…well, that and the fact that we are just pretty darn nice folks here…oh yeah, and we have a very cool event center…and … [Continue reading this Article]

Help Make a Wish Come True


St. Joseph Youth Make-a-Wish.

wish 125 Help Make a Wish Come TrueWhat are these kids wishing for? To bring hope and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. The St. Joseph Church Youth Group are sponsoring “A Wish Come True“; a fundraising event to remember for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, on Friday, February 10, 2012 from 6 pm to 10pm in the Marion Hall at St. Joseph Church (400 S Andresen, Vancouver).

Enjoy all you can eat appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages, dancing, bingo, a silent auction and a live auction, as … [Continue reading this Article]

Riverview Annual Food Drive Looking to Finish Strong


You’d think once you tipped the scale at 428,000 pounds, you might look to lose some weight.

Not so with Vancouver’s local bank, Riverview Community Bank. foodbank e1326402842236 Riverview Annual Food Drive Looking to Finish Strong As part of their recent Annual Food Drive, Riverview has already generated the equivalent of 428,000 pounds of food in donations and cash from their employees, clients, friends and media partners. The effort supports local food banks, and it just one way that Riverview gives back in our community.

But they’re not done yet. Riverview is taking food … [Continue reading this Article]

Visit The In Between at WSU Vancouver


Black and White Photography by Sara Yerkes.

942a9 WSU logo 150 web 125x125 Visit The In Between at WSU VancouverEnjoy the beautiful campus at Washington State University Vancouver in Salmon Creek even if you aren’t a student. There are great walking trails, a Disc Golf Course, and Art Exhibits that are free to visit.

“An exhibit of large black-and-white photographs called “The InBetween” by Sara Yerkes is on display through September 15, 2011  in the Administration building gallery at Washington State University Vancouver. The exhibit focuses on the surface of water.

Yerkes is taken with how water … [Continue reading this Article]

Vancouver Sausage Fest Sweeps Winners 2011


Fest fb promo Live fan 125x125 Vancouver Sausage Fest Sweeps Winners 2011Is it Fest Yet? It sure is! And it’s time to announce our winners of our ‘Free at Fest’ sweeps that we ran on our facebook page. (Not a fan of our page? Well, we can fix that. Simply click the ‘Like’ button in the facebook panel at the upper right corner of this page, that way you can play along next time). Now, on to our winners.

First prize, having a night out at the Vancouver Sausage Fest on us, with four (4) free … [Continue reading this Article]

Vancouver Rotary Max Muscle Triathlon


Time to Try a Tri.

b069c triathlon 135 web 125x125 Vancouver Rotary Max Muscle TriathlonThe Rotary’s Max Muscle Triathlon will take place Sunday, September 11, 2011 starting at Salmon Creek Park/Klineline Pond. Proceeds will go to support the Rotary’s fight to end Polio.

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. Swim in the Klineline Pond, ride … [Continue reading this Article]