Vancouver Firefighters Covering the Couve

Annual Coat and Blanket Drive.

Give the gift of warmth this season. The Vancouver Firefighters are holding their annual Coat and Blanket Drive now through January 1, 2012. For the eighth consecutive year, they will be collecting  usable coats and blankets to give to those in need this winter.

The city firefighters are looking for clean, usable blankets and coats in all sizes. He says children’s coats are in greatest demand. During a typical day running emergency calls, firefighters meet people who need warm coats … [Continue reading this Article]

Healthy Living and Resource Fair

50 and Better!

Discover exciting services, ideas, and resources available for an active, healthy, independent lifestyle at the 50 & Better Healthy Living and Resource Fair. This free event will take place at Firstenburg Community Center (700 NE 136th Ave) on Friday, September 23, 2011 between 9 am and 2 pm.

There will be over 30 vendors available to answer your questions and hand out valuable information. This is also a wonderful opportunity for families to gather information for their parents and grandparents, and … [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]

Rising from the Ashes

Featuring Works by Isaiah Wyckoff.

Studio Eighty Twenty will be hosting Rising from the Ashes, featuring works by Isaiah Wyckoff, at LSW Architechts (2300 Main Street). There will be a special show opening on Friday, August 6th between 5 and 9 pm, and Saturday August 7th between 10 am and 4 pm. Works will be on display August 9th through the 31st, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm (closed from noon to 1 pm).

Rising from the Ashes is the first in … [Continue reading this Article]

Noon Concerts in the Park

Lunchtime Leisure Every Wednesday at Esther Short Park.

I’ll have my lunch “to go” with a side of music, please. Every Wednesday (until August 11) you can enjoy free live concerts at Esther Short Park at the Terry Lee, Attorney Noon Concert series. The music starts at noon and lasts about an hour, with a different musical talent featured each week.

July 14:      Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer
July 21:     Justin Klump
July 28:     Misty Mamas
August 4:   Key of … [Continue reading this Article]

Face to Face with Mayor Leavitt

Come Chat with the Mayor and Vancouver City Council Members.

Tuesday, July 20 is the next Face to Face with Mayor Leavitt and the Vancouver City Council. The event will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium. This is an opportunity for you and your neighbors to chat informally with the mayor and city council members, as well as get your questions answered about topics of interest to you and the Vancouver community.

“We appreciate the chance to talk with … [Continue reading this Article]