Time to Become a Master

Clark County Master Composter/Recycler Training Offered.

Join your fellow community members in making a difference in Clark County, become a Master Composter Recycler and help create a greener future! Registration is open for applicants for 2012 training program! Master Composter/Recycler Volunteer training provides community members with basic tools and knowledge which reduce household waste, lessen greenhouse gasses, and create healthy soils.

Master Composter/Recyclers attend a ten-session course that explores waste reduction topics such as: backyard composting, vermicomposting, recycling, greener consumer choices, green-building, interpretive techniques, and more. … [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]

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. 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]

Clark County Skills Center Drive to Succeed

The Race is On.

The Clark County Skills Center Automotive Technology Class is in the running to win $25,000 towards a shop overhaul; they’ve already done all the work, you just need to “LIKE” it. Voting opened today (January 11, 2012) and ends Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 11 am.

Here’s how we (and that includes you) can help: Log in to Facebook, go to the UTI Foundation Facebook page and “Like” it, click the “Auto Shop Video” tab on the left, then “VOTE” for … [Continue reading this Article]

Goddard School to Open in Salmon Creek

Vancouver Innovative Learning Program.

The Goddard School, located at 13201 NE 27th Avenue in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver, is scheduled to open summer 2012; offering early childhood education, and childcare, for children ages six weeks to six years old.

“The new state-of-the-art 8,000 square foot building is conveniently situated between Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital and Washington State University Vancouver, near the junctions of both Interstate 5 and Interstate 205; it has been designed to accommodate approximately 130 children from six weeks to … [Continue reading this Article]

I Am at the Kiggins Theatre

Free Movie Presentation at Vancouver’s Historic Kiggins Theatre.

“The shift is about to hit the fan.” The movie documentary “I Am“ will be shown at the Kiggins Theatre Downtown Vancouver (1011 Main Street, Vancouver) at 7 pm on Monday, January 16 and Tuesday, January 17, 2012; admission is FREE!

“I AM is an utterly engaging and entertaining non-fiction film that poses two practical and provocative questions: what’s wrong with our world, and what can we do to make it better? The filmmaker behind the inquiry … [Continue reading this Article]

Second Saturday Fun at the Water Center

Fun Free Activities On Tap.

Second Saturdays at the Water Resources Education Center are not only fun, they’re free!

Each second Saturday of the month, from 1 to 3 p.m., kids and their families are invited to explore a different topic through hands-on activities, games and stories. Events at the Water Resources Education Center (4600 Se Columbia Way, Vancouver) in Vancouver are designed for hands on fun for the whole family. When you visit the Water Center, you’ll experience a variety of exhibits, events 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]

Clark College Jazz Festival is Golden

2012 Marks the 50th Anniversary of Jazz Festival.

Clark College will be the celebrating the best young musical talent in Clark County and surrounding areas, and honoring an American art form at the 50th Anniversary of the Annual Clark College Jazz Festival January 26-28, 2012. This Festival attracts over 60 high school vocal and instrumental jazz ensembles for a three day competitive event, with special 50th Anniversary events you won’t want to miss.

Competitions and performances will begin on Thursday and three high school vocal … [Continue reading this Article]

Breakaway from your Average Dodgeball Tournament

Holiday Trampoline Dodgeball Tournament.

According to Wikipedia, Dodgeball is a game that is “typically played among children ages 6 to 12 in elementary school.” Hmm, I say, “NOT!”

Breakaway Social Sports is teaming up with the newly opened G6 Airpark for a Holiday Dodgeball Tournament…trampoline style! That’s right, a dodgeball tournament played on trampolines! The tournament will take place at G6 Airpark (2200 NE Andresen, Vancouver) on December 28, 29 and 31, 2011.

You’ll want to check out all the information at Breakaway Social … [Continue reading this Article]

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