Camas First Friday is a Sweet Event

A Chocolate Affair to Remember.

Get a head start on Valentine’s Day at the Camas First Friday Event, A Chocolate Affair to Remember, this Friday, February 3, 2012 between 5 pm and 8pm.

Back by popular demand, participating Downtown Camas businesses will be staying open late serving up sweet treats, including a chocolate fountain, truffle tasting, specialty chocolate drinks and more. Participating businesses will be having a “Guess how much candy is in the jar” contest; be sure to make your best guess as … [Continue reading this Article]

Doggie Biscotti

Fresh from the Battle Ground Barkery.

Do you have a dog, or know someone who does? Then you will want to check out the Battle Ground Barkery for some yummy treats, called Doggie Biscotti, for Fido! These biscuits contain no wheat, are all natural, and have no preservatives.

Doggie Biscotti is made by students with disabilities at Battle Ground High School as part of their vocational training. Students make the dough, roll it, cut them out in the shape of a dog bone, bake and … [Continue reading this Article]

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 33rd Season

A Bold New Beginning.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the largest performing arts organization in Southwest Washington, is now in its 33rd season offering Classical Concerts and Special Events through Spring 2012.

It’s a “Bold New Beginning” for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra this year. Still providing world-renowned classical music and promoting young artists, this year they will also offer a Chamber Music Series and Music Alive!

“For the first time ever, we are excited to launch Music Alive!, a performance collaborative for Southwest Washington. This new initiative will elevate the arts and … [Continue reading this Article]

National Unpublished Writers Day Workshop

At the Clark County Historical Museum.

The Second Annual National Unpublished Writers’ Day Workshop at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street, Vancouver) will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2012 between noon and 5 pm.

“National Unpublished Writers’ Day is free, both in terms of admission and in the spirit of a sixties “happening” with their multiple, simultaneous events and opportunities. We do, however, welcome any contributions and donations. The event will feature a series of “creative stations” and workshops around the Museum, … [Continue reading this Article]

First Friday in Downtown Vancouver

Time for Art, Eats and Meets.

Where will you be Friday night? If it’s the First Friday of the month, Downtown Vancouver has lots in store for you at the Downtown Vancouver First Friday Artwalk.

The Downtown Vancouver First Friday Event takes place the First Friday of every month from 5 pm to 9 pm, when local galleries, retailers and restaurants stay open late to have some fun!

“With so much to do on first Friday, it’s hard to decide where to start – because … [Continue reading this Article]

13th Annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival

Bravo! Vancouver.

Hot jazz, fabulous wines, fine art, and delicious cuisine…experience it all at the 13th Annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival taking place in the heart of Vancouver, USA, Esther Short Park, on August 27,28, and 29, 2010.

This year’s Festival features a diverse lineup of American “jazz legends”—including blues, fusion, Cajun, straight ahead and contemporary bands. Local and regional jazz bands will also be performing, and the Festival’s Jazz Education Stage will also provide an opportunity for middle school and high school musicians … [Continue reading this Article]

Blast from the Past in Vancouver

Vintage Planes, Cars and Baseball.

August 20,21, and 22 will be a blast from the past around Officers Row, Pearson Air Museum and Fort Vancouver Grounds; weekend events include the Northwest Antique Airplane Club Fly-In, the Columbia River Concours d’Elegance, and an exhibition Vintage Baseball Game.

The 51st Anniversary Antique Airplane Fly-In will take place Friday, August 20 from noon to 5 pm; Saturday, August 21 from 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday, August 22 from 8 am to noon. Antique planes, many one-of-a-kind, … [Continue reading this Article]

Keep Your Cool, Vancouver

City of Vancouver Helps You Stay Cool.

Now that summer weather is finally here and we have all thawed out, we need to start thinking about how to stay cool, and still have fun, when it may be too hot to spend all day in the sun.

Well, the City of Vancouver and Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation have issued a press release with the following suggestions:

“With temperatures rising well into the 90s over the next few days, the City of Vancouver encourages residents to … [Continue reading this Article]

Get Fresh at the Salmon Creek Farmers Market

Grand Opening Announcement!

UPDATE: We had a chance to chat with some of the founders of this great event.  See the post and video here.

Salmon Creek in Vancouver is opening a new Farmers Market focusing on bringing the best our local region has to offer in fresh, wholesome, locally-grown or locally-made food to our community.

The Salmon Creek Farmers Market will be in Uptown Salmon Creek, behind the Three Creek’s Library and will be open Thursdays, July 15th through September 30th, 3:30pm to … [Continue reading this Article]

Fort Vancouver Fireworks are Back!

Full Day of Events Scheduled at Fort Vancouver to Celebrate the Fourth!

The Fourth of July Celebration at Fort Vancouver is back for 2010! And, while the fireworks show, which always has been and always will be (in my opinion) the Grand Finale of the day, there is much more to the Fort Vancouver Fourth of July Celebration than fireworks.

There will be four different stages of entertainment, with shows beginning at noon. There will be an Independence Day Kids Patriotic Parade at 2 pm, … [Continue reading this Article]

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