The Great Pumpkin is in Clark County

Pumpkin Patches, Hay Rides, Mazes and More.

“There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.” Linus – It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.

The spirit of Halloween is alive in my neighborhood, and so begins our family’s quest for the great pumpkin, and all the fun that goes along with it (fun being the operative word here). So, we must pass by the overflowing bins of pumpkins at the local grocery stores, and head out … [Continue reading this Article]

Buck Up, Vancouver

Vancouver Rodeo at the Clark County Saddle Club.

It’s time for the Annual Vancouver Rodeo! Held July 1-4 every year, the Vancouver Rodeo at the Clark County Saddle Club has been ropin’, ridin’, buckin’ and entertainin’ folks for 41 years!

This year, the Vancouver Rodeo begins Friday night, July 1, 2011, with “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” night! There are four days of entertainment, including Steer Wrestling, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Bronco Busting, Roping excitement! The Queen will be there, and of course we … [Continue reading this Article]

Clark County Rain Garden Workshop

Because You Can’t Stop the Rain.

While it now officially summer here in Clark County, that doesn’t mean the rains will stop…at least not for long anyhow. So what’s a person to do? How about make a Rain Garden!

Rain gardens collect rainfall and water from your roof downspouts to create a self-watering garden full of beautiful native flowers and shrubs. Rain gardens keep stormwater runoff from reaching the street, where it picks up oil, dirt, and garbage that pollute our creeks and rivers.

Washington … [Continue reading this Article]

Tacking Up in Clark County

The Clark County Saddle Club Outlaws are Having a Sale!

Getting a great deal on horse tack is a cinch. The Outlaws are having a Tack Sale on Saturday April 23, 2011 at the Clark County Saddle Club (10505 NE 117th Ave) gates will open at 8:00 am.

If you are looking for a great deal on all sorts of horse related items, including tack, trucks, trailers, and yes, even horses, you won’t want to miss this event! The kitchen will be open and serving … [Continue reading this Article]

Pitching Pumpkins is Bi-zi Business

Pumpkin Patch, Cornfield Maze, Petting Zoo, and Flying Pumpkins.

Autumn in Clark County is officially here. Yes, I know the calendar said it officially started on September 22, but for me, it’s not Autumn until our family heads out in search of the Great Pumpkin. One of Clark County’s popular pumpkins spots is Bi-Zi Farms in Glenwood (9504 NE 119th St).

Fat, skinny, tall, oblong, or just plain weird shaped (those are the ones I look for), you’re sure to find the pumpkin of your … [Continue reading this Article]

Treasure Hunting in Clark County

9th Annual Bethel Holiday Bazaar.

Shop for all kinds of unique, home made and one-of-a-kinds treasures at the 9th Annual Bethel Holiday Bazaar taking place on Saturday, October 30, 2010 between 9 am and 4 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church (12919 NE 159th Street, Brush Prairie). Lots of great holiday items, handmade goodies, candles, jewelry, candy, and more!

Get a rocksolid start to your holiday shopping and help teens at the same time! All proceeds from the Bethel Holiday Bazaar will benefit the ROCKSOLID Teen … [Continue reading this Article]

Campfire 4 Cancer at Prairie Bar and Grill

Raising the Bar for Cancer Awareness.

Think hard; do you know someone who has been affected by cancer? Unfortunately, most of us don’t have to think too long, or too hard, to come up with a name. It is a disease that can hit any one at any time; without any regard to race, income, age, or gender.

So what can we do? Until a cure is found; we raise funds for research, we raise awareness, and in doing that, we raise hope for all … [Continue reading this Article]

Christmas Trees in Clark County

The Christmas Tree Capital of the World.

OK, I don’t know for sure Clark County is the Christmas Tree capital of the world, but the Pacific Northwest is one of the main producers of Christmas  Trees in the world.  So, if you are out looking for the perfect Christmas Tree in Clark County, you have plenty of choices!  There is the Douglas Fir (the Pacific Northwest classic), Nobel, Grand and Pine; as well as U-Cut and Pre-Cut.

Our family hunt took us to a new … [Continue reading this Article]

Share Golf Classic

Fore the Hungry and Homeless in Clark County.

It’s not too late to register for the 8th Annual Share Golf Classic at The Cedars on Salmon Creek on September 19, 2009.  The entry deadline is September 1st; entries received after that date will be accepted on a space available basis.

What is the Share Golf Classic?  Quite simply, it’s a fun day of golfing, with putting and driving contests, dinner, prizes and more, with all the proceeds going to benefit the hungry and homeless … [Continue reading this Article]

Wildlife Botanical Garden

Creating Backyard Wildlife Habitats.

NatureScaping of Southwest Washington presents the Wildlife Botanical Garden in Brush Prairie.

The Botanical Garden is actually a cohesive blend of ten separate, but neighboring, specialty gardens spread over three acres.  There is the woodland garden, a cottage garden, a manor (formal) garden, and a homestead garden that combines food for people and for wildlife.  Also, a garden especially for hummingbirds, one for butterflies, one for local birds that is very low maintenance, and one for hummingbirds and butterflies combined.  So … [Continue reading this Article]

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