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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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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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Time to Ante Up and Fight

April 2, 2012 By: Melanie 1 Comment

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It Takes a Full House to Fight Cancer.

I’ve heard it said that eventually, all our lives will be touched by Cancer. I can tell you from personal experience, Cancer doesn’t “touch” anything. It’s more like it hits you over the head with a bat, knocks the wind out of you, and pushes you to the ground…for starters.

Cancer may or may not be in your cards, but you can help give hope to all those who do hear the words, “You have cancer.” The … [Continue reading this Article]

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Trina Latshaw Joins Live! Local Media

March 30, 2012 By: Mitch Canton Leave a Comment

Here we grow again.

Live! Local Media, the people who bring you SW Washington’s best lineup of neighborhood websites, including the popular site ClarkCountyLive.com, is pleased to announce that Trina Latshaw has joined the company as Sr. Account Manager/Digital Marketing.

Trina brings a solid background in helping local business, a strong desire to further develop neighborhood ties and an unwavering passion for local. She has a long-term commitment to our community, our people and our businesses.

“We’re really excited to have Trina on … [Continue reading this Article]

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March Madness Match a Thon

March 27, 2012 By: Amy J. Smith Leave a Comment

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Pet Adoption Event.

Matching people and pets. March 31st will be the perfect day to pick out your family’s new pet as well as help a local organization. The Humane Society for Southwest Washington has partnered with Vancouver-area pet rescues Must Love Dogs NW and Tender Care Animal Rescue to host the first ever “March Madness 12-Hour Adoption Extravaganza.”

This event will run from noon to midnight at the Humane Society of Southwest Washington (1100 NE 192nd Avenue, Vancouver). The HSSW is one … [Continue reading this Article]

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Clark County Cash Mobs

March 21, 2012 By: Melanie 2 Comments

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Join the Power of the Mob.

This Saturday, March 24, 2012 has been designated as International Cash Mob Day; and over 170 Cash Mobs will be occurring across the country and around the world on this day. Clark County Cash Mobs will be joining them. We will be meeting at noon at Pacific Continental Bank in Downtown Vancouver (911 Main Street, Vancouver, WA) and then walking to a local store to support it, meet each other and have fun!

So, now that you know … [Continue reading this Article]

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Vancouver Farmers Market USA

March 15, 2012 By: Melanie 3 Comments

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Prepare to Meet Your Maker.

And your local farmer, crafter, foodie, artist and entertainers! Always Fresh. Always Local. The Vancouver USA Farmers Market is now in its 23rd Season, and will be open weekends from March 17, 2012 through October 28, 2012 at 6th and Esther Street, Downtown Vancouver USA.

The Vancouver Farmers Market is a pet friendly place where you can chat with people who have grown or made your purchase, grab a bite to eat, listen to music, stroll through the park, watch … [Continue reading this Article]

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Clark College Gives the Gift of Music

March 8, 2012 By: Melanie Leave a Comment

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Extraordinary Performances, Extraordinary Prices.

Hey, music lovers…did you know the Clark College Music Department has several concerts coming up throughout the year that are not only extraordinary performances; but are open to the public…and FREE?!

Check out some of the upcoming events below:

Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert
Friday, March 9, 7:30
Location: Clark College Gaiser Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver
With guests Alki and Thomas Jefferson Combined Choir.

Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, March 14, 7:30
Location: Royal Durst Theatre, Vancouver School of Arts & Academics, … [Continue reading this Article]

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Happy Birthday Kazoodles

March 2, 2012 By: Melanie Leave a Comment

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Puppets, Princesses, Authors and Illustrators Help Celebrate.

What better place to have a party than at a toy store! Join the fun at Kazoodles Toy Store (13503 SE Mill Plain, #B-3, Vancouver) on Saturday, March 10, 2012 between 9:30am and 7:00pm for a special birthday party!

“Kazoodles toy store will celebrate its sixth birthday Saturday, March 10, featuring local authors and illustrators. A read-in in the book section will benefit the Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

Games, crafts, prizes, face painting, balloon animals and a … [Continue reading this Article]

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