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Another Hot Season for Vancouver Volcanoes

April 25, 2012 By: Melanie Leave a Comment

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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]

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Celebrate National Park Week

April 22, 2012 By: Melanie Leave a Comment

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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.

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Vancouver Fashionista Clothing Swap

April 20, 2012 By: Melanie 1 Comment

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Changing Clothes and Lives.

The Fashionista Clothing Swap’s, Swap in the City, will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2012, from 11:00 to 3:00 pm at 15640 NE 4th Plain Blvd., Suite 200 Vancouver, WA. Proceeds will benefit the NW Women’s Foundation Healthcare Reserve Fund. Organizers include, Diana McKnight, Jodi Carwan and several women-owned businesses.

“In a world of fast changing styles, clothes swapping has become the new epitome of eco-friendly consumption. At Fashionista Clothing Swap, we provide fashion savvy women with a venue to … [Continue reading this Article]

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Farmers Market Spring Places to Be

April 19, 2012 By: Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

 

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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]

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Celebrity Chefs Share a Bowl

April 16, 2012 By: Melanie Leave a Comment

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Soup’s On In Salmon Creek.

The Share Vancouver 11th annual Share-a-Bowl fundraising dinner will feature gourmet soups created by local chefs, plus artisan soup bowls as a keepsake for each guest. The event will be held Sunday, April 22, Skyview High School, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. Doors open at 4:45 p.m., event begins at 5 p.m.

“Last year’s Share-a-Bowl was the first to feature local chefs preparing the soup and it was a fantastic success with our attendees,” said Diane McWithey, Executive Director of … [Continue reading this Article]

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Celebrate Earth Day at Salmon Creek Park

April 10, 2012 By: Melanie Leave a Comment

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13th Annual Event for the Stream Team.

The Clark County Stream Team invites you to join them for a day of fun celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Salmon Creek Park near Klineline Pond (1112 NE 117th St, Vancouver).

The celebration will feature a community EcoFair between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with children’s activities, live entertainment (including a live raptor wildlife show) and booths from environmental organizations and businesses. “Bring the entire family down to the Salmon Creek Greenway to enjoy … [Continue reading this Article]

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Home and Garden Idea Fair at Clark County Event Center

April 9, 2012 By: Melanie 2 Comments

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Clark Public Utilities 21st Annual Event.

Are you ready to…get inspired…get educated…or just get started? Then make sure you visit the 21st Annual Clark Public Utilities Home and Garden Idea Fair at the Clark County Event Center happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 27, 28, and 29, 2012.

The fair features hundreds of ideas on how to make your home, yard and garden a more beautiful, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly place. There will be eleven “elaborate landscape displays” this year as well as the area’s … [Continue reading this Article]

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Vancouver Business Journal Business Growth Awards

April 9, 2012 By: Melanie Leave a Comment

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Local Businesses Flying High at Pearson Air Museum.

Dramatic and sustained business growth, especially with the current economy, is a major achievement. Join The Vancouver Business Journal for their 7th annual celebration recognizing startup, innovating and fastest growing companies of Southwest Washington at the Business Growth Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Pearson Air Museum (1115 E Fifth Street, Vancouver) between 5 and 8 pm.

Presented by Riverview Community Bank, the evening will be a showcase of finalists, reception and awards presentation. … [Continue reading this Article]

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Hunting Easter Eggs

April 3, 2012 By: Melanie Leave a Comment

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A Springtime Tradition.

It is now open season on Easter Eggs in Clark County! Hunting for a hunt? Here’s a list of some places to go for some egg-citement!

Autism Empowerment is offering a free Easter Egg Hunt for children with disabilities on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at McKenzie Stadium (2205 NE 138th Ave, Vancouver) from 4-5pm. ” The event should start at about 4 p.m. but of course flexibility is always appreciated! We expect the first hunt to last about 15 minutes or so … [Continue reading this Article]

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Clark County Dentists Making Smiles for Free

April 2, 2012 By: Melanie 2 Comments

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The Wait is Over.

During the first and second week of April, local dentists will be helping the Free Clinic of SW Washington reduce, or eliminate, the waiting list for urgent dental services for uninsured patients in Clark County.

The wait for urgent dental needs is about 5 months, and includes about 700 people; and that’s when Stephen Hendricks, an AmeriCorp Volunteer with the Free Clinic of SW Washington, came up with the idea to recruit local dentists for help. The Free Clinic will … [Continue reading this Article]

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