Clark County Young Champions

Student Athlete Heart Screenings.

Our young athletes have got heart, and the Quinn Driscoll Foundation along with PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center want to be sure it keeps beating strong! On Saturday, February 25, 2012 Southwest’s Heart and Vascular Center and the Quinn Driscoll Foundation are offering  Young Champions Heart Screenings.

“Young Champions is a program providing advanced heart screenings for student athletes in Clark County, sponsored by PeaceHealth Southwest’s Heart and Vascular Center and the Quinn Driscoll Foundation.

The Quinn Driscoll Foundation … [Continue reading this Article]

Shedding New Light on Fort Vancouver

Fort Vancouver Lantern Tours.

I guess if it’s Fort Vancouver by candlelight, it should be titled “Shedding Old Light on Fort Vancouver.” Take a trip into the past and see what life was like at Fort Vancouver after dark.

Each adult attending the program will carry their own lantern (the Fort provides these) and tour with a Park Ranger and costumed interpreters. You will learn what activities would have occurred once the sun set at Fort Vancouver! These special tours will be offered December … [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]

Vancouver Farmer’s Market 2011

The Unofficial End of Winter in Clark County, WA!

The Vancouver Farmer’s Market in Downtown Vancouver USA is now open for business for the 2011 Season! Opening day was Saturday, March 19, 2011, and they will be open every weekend, rain or shine, now through October 30, 2011.

“The downtown market is Southwest Washington’s #1 visitor attraction and home to over 250 vendors and the second largest in the State of Washington. You’ll discover fresh and local produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, delicious food, pet treats, … [Continue reading this Article]

Vancouver USA Gets its Own Daily Deal

Tired of All the Great Deals Being Across the River… So Were We.

A little over two years ago, we tried to bring an internet coupon daily deal thingamajig (that’s the technical term) to the ‘Couve. The technology wasn’t there to run an efficient, productive program. The process was too manual, the redemption too difficult and the rewards too limited.

Fast forward to today. To paraphrase Yogi Berra, “It’s Deja Vu all over again.”

See, since Labor Day we have been, well, laboring, … [Continue reading this Article]

It’s Getting Cold in the Couve.

Vancouver Firefighters Collecting Coats and Blankets.

For the seventh consecutive year, City of Vancouver Fire Department firefighters are collecting coats and blankets for needy people. The drop-off site is at the Westside Fire House, 400 E. 37th St. (adjacent to the Safeway store on Main). Drop-off times are daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Jan. 1.

According to Capt. Duane Schuman, the city firefighters are looking for clean, usable coats in all sizes. He says children’s coats are in greatest demand. During a … [Continue reading this Article]

Clark County Holiday Bazaars 2010

Getting Crafty in Clark County.

Clark County has many talented artists, crafters and cooks; and many of them are showcasing their talents and treasures at our local Holiday Bazaars. We’ve put together a list of some local bazaars and unique shopping opportunities around Clark County and also included them on our Calendar page for ease in finding a one that is convenient for you.

Consider this a work in progress, as we will add more locations as we find out about them. So, please, if … [Continue reading this Article]

Vancouver Sausage Fest 2010

The Best Wurst in the West.

The Vancouver Sausage Fest is officially the last blowout of summer fun and is always held the weekend after Labor Day. So mark your calendars now for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 10,11, and 12, 2010 for the 39th Annual Vancouver Sausage Fest on the grounds at St. Joseph School and Parish! Check out Clark County Live! on location from last year as we talk with some of the people that help make the Sausage Fest the success it … [Continue reading this Article]

Vancouver Farmers Market 2010

Putting the Farm Back Into the Market.

It’s a sure sign of Spring when the Vancouver Farmer’s Market is open for business again. Now in their 20th Year, the Market is working to attract more local produce and agricultural products this year; along with local vendors, cooking demonstrations and entertainment.

“You’ll discover fresh and local produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, delicious food, pet treats, and accessories for yourself, home, or garden from our unique artisans.

The Vancouver Farmers Market is a pet friendly place where  … [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]