Vancouver Sausage Fest Turns 40

Summer Fun Tradition Continues.

Lordy, Lordy, look who’s 40! The Vancouver Sausage Festival is the “last blowout of summer fun” and will celebrate its 40th Anniversary September 9-11, 2011; which is the weekend after Labor Day this year. Actually, it is always held the weekend after Labor Day on the St. Joseph School grounds (6500 Highland Drive).

There are carnival rides and games, 5K Fun Run (Saturday morning), Bingo, many handicraft booths, a variety of live music and entertainment on the Main stage (including 5 … [Continue reading this Article]

Great Strides in Vancouver USA

Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Walk at Esther Short Park.

Great Strides is an annual walk to raise funds, awareness and hope for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. This year the Great Strides Walk will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Esther Short Park beginning at 9 am.

“Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a devastating genetic disease that affects tens of thousands of children and young adults in the United States. Research and care supported by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is making a huge difference in … [Continue reading this Article]

Doernbecher Dash at Columbia River High School

Mr. Columbia River Pageant.

The Doernbecher Dash will take place on Sunday, March 27, 2011 and is a special fundraiser run/walk to benefit Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

“Bring the entire family and help support such a great cause! Located in Portland, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is a non-profit organization that has long been a source of hope for sick children and their families. By participating, you will help raise money for children who are in need of medical attention. This event is part of the Mr. Columbia … [Continue reading this Article]

Planting Trees at Steigerwald is for the Birds

Nearly 200 Species Seen at Refuge.

Updated 4/25/2011: “The Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards would like to thank everyone who participated in our Winter Planting Initiative. The Refuge Stewards, in collaboration with the Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership (LCREP) and Refuge Volunteers hosted a major planting effort to restore riparian habitat along Gibbons Creek at Steigerwald Lake NWR. With the help of over 220 volunteers, we were able to plant more than 7200 native trees and shrubs. We are very thankful to have such support from … [Continue reading this Article]

2nd Annual Vancouver Preschool Fair

Sponsored by MOMS Club of Vancouver-Northwest.

“It takes a village to raise a child.” Sound familiar? And while even Wikipedia says the exact origins of the saying have been lost in time, the meaning is still true today. MOMS Club of Vancouver-Northwest is a group moms, with kids ages newborn and up, offering support and friendship to each other.

One of their upcoming events is the Annual Vancouver Preschool Fair on January 22, 2011 between 2 and 5 pm, at the Three Creeks Library in … [Continue reading this Article]