Harvest in Hazel Dell

7th Annual Harvest Fun Day Relocates to Heritage Farm.

The Clark County Historical Museum is partnering with Clark County and WSU Extension to host the museum’s Seventh Annual Harvest Fun Day at the 78th Street Heritage Farm site. This free family oriented event promises a full day of activities, contests and displays to celebrate Clark County’s rural heritage. Formerly located in downtown Vancouver, the event is scheduled for Saturday, September 25, between 10 am and 4 pm, on the grounds of the farm site located … [Continue reading this Article]

Ridgefield Heritage Day

10th Annual Celebration.

It’s time for some good, old fashioned fun at the 10th Annual Ridgefield Heritage Day Celebration this Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 9 am to 4 pm. It will take place at the Community Center and Davis Park (210 N Main, Ridgefield).  You don’t have to live in Ridgefield to come out and enjoy this fun, and free, event!

The days activities and events are about as varied as you can get! Here are some of the things you can expect: Pony … [Continue reading this Article]

Stay Cool in the Pool

It’s Sunday Funday at Vancouver’s Marshall Center.

Sunday Funday at Marshall Center is usually the first Sunday of the month, but this month it will be held on the second Sunday of the month, July 11, 2010 (anyone remember what the first Sunday in July was?). Sunday Funday will be offered the first Sunday of the month going forward. (Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct 3)

This free, family fun event is from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. There will be games, crafts and other activities for … [Continue reading this Article]

Felida Parade and Celebration

Felida Parade Expects Over 4,000 Kids.

You thought the Hazel Dell Parade of Bands was the only big-time parade in our area… well, the Felida 4th of July Celebration is rapidly becoming a big-time event, especially for the small-folks. This is a non-motorized parade, featuring kids in wagons, strollers and on bikes – all decked out for America. The parade typically draws thousands of entrants. This year the parade’s organizers expect over 4,000 kids to take part. The parade starts and ends at Felida Park, … [Continue reading this Article]

Christmas Trees in Clark County

The Christmas Tree Capital of the World.

OK, I don’t know for sure Clark County is the Christmas Tree capital of the world, but the Pacific Northwest is one of the main producers of Christmas  Trees in the world.  So, if you are out looking for the perfect Christmas Tree in Clark County, you have plenty of choices!  There is the Douglas Fir (the Pacific Northwest classic), Nobel, Grand and Pine; as well as U-Cut and Pre-Cut.

Our family hunt took us to a new … [Continue reading this Article]

Monster House in Salmon Creek

Salmon Creek Elementary Family Movie Night.

In the spirit of Halloween, the first Family Movie Night of the school year will be “Monster House”, playing on October 12, 2009 at 6:30 pm.  Bring your pillow and blanket, grab a spot on the floor, and enjoy the show!  The Salmon Creek PTA will also be selling popcorn and Halloween candy for those who want a little snack during the show!… [Continue reading this Article]

Clark County Harvest Fun Day

Free Fun at Clark County Historical Museum.

The Clark County Historical Museum presents the 6th Annual Harvest Fun Day Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 10 am to 4 pm at the museum, 1511 Main Street.

Are you the fastest corn-shucker in the west? We’ll find out who is! There will be a corn-shucking contest, as well as a pie eating contest, scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, food, live music, antique farm equipment, and more! Admission to the Clark County Historical Museum is free during Harvest Fun … [Continue reading this Article]

the winner is… Vancouver Sausage Fest Drawing

and we have a winner… two actually.

Our drawing for free Vancouver Sausage Fest Family passes and tickets in now complete.  Thanks to all of our new Followers on Twitter and Fans at our facebook page.  We appreciate you joining us in our online communities as we promote the activities, events, people and places of our real community.

Drumroll please! The winner of the Three-day Family pass and ride coupon sheet is Candace Olson-Daron, from our Facebook page.  The winner of a Three-day … [Continue reading this Article]

Vancouver Sausage Fest Pre-Function

The Vancouver Sausage Fest has been one of the top local events for nearly four decades.  What is the Sausage Fest, you ask?  Well, if you’re new to town, or haven’t had a chance to get to the event before, we went out on location to get more information about this event, right from the source.

I had an opportunity to sit down with Courtney Givens, Event Coordinator for the Vancouver Sausage Fest, to talk a little about the event, it’s background, and what to … [Continue reading this Article]

Chill and Grill at the Y

Clark County YMCA Serving Up Fun in the Sun.

You, your family, your friends, and all the YMCA members and their family and friends (wow, that’s a lot of people!) are invited to “Chill at the Y” on Saturday, August 29 from 5 to 8 pm.

The Clark County YMCA will be serving up some fun in the sun with a free BBQ, music, games, and fun activities for the whole family.  Again, this is a FREE event, but they will be accepting canned food … [Continue reading this Article]

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