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]

Marshall Center Winter Wonderfest

Free Fun for the Whole Family.

Marshall Center in Vancouver will be the place to be for the Winter Wonderfest, free family holiday fun on Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 1 to 4:30 pm brought to you by Lifeline Connections.

There will be swimming, inflatables, magic, and a concert by the Rockaroos! Pre-register to ensure your spot for the concert; call 360.487.7100, Activity #76282.

Marshall Community Center, 1009 E McLoughlin.… [Continue reading this Article]

A Krist-Mad Carol

A Non-Traditional Interpretation of  A Christmas Carol.

The following is a guest post sent in by Colleen P.  Thanks for sharing with us Colleen.

“If you are looking for a fun and entertaining event for your staff this holiday season, a spoof on “A Christmas Carol”  called “A Krist-Mad Carol” is being presented by The Restaurant at the Historic Reserve and the Heritage Players.  A theatrical dining experience featuring a non-traditional interpretation of “A Christmas Carol.”

Bookings available for public or private performances.  Lunch or … [Continue reading this Article]

Extreme Pumpkin Carving

Patterns, Power Tools and Pyrotechnics, Oh My!

This year I was looking for something new, something different for my pumpkin carving. I happened to come across ExtremePumpkins.com, and, well…

“Pumpkin carving at its wildest!…Today is the day we throw away those safe, cute carving tools. Today we will buy a big, ugly, pumpkin so large one man cannot lift or move it. Today. We will carve that (pumpkin) into something ugly and plop it on the front porch. October 31st we will light it … [Continue reading this Article]

Vancouver Farmers Market Still Open

Rain or Shine Weekends Through November 1.

The Vancouver Farmers Market isn’t just for Summer fun! It is open every weekend through October (Fridays 5-9, Saturdays 9-3 and Sundays 10-3), and there is still lots of fun going on until the last day of the season, November 1, 2009.!

October 10th is Meet the Candidates at the Market, where the candidates for Mayor and City Council have been invited to have a booth and discuss with us, the voters, their plans for our city.  … [Continue reading this Article]

Bare Your Soles at the Rusty Grape

3rd Annual StompFest at Local Winery.

While the days of the grape stomp for wine making purposes is long gone, the day for the grape stomp for fun and prizes is just around the corner (and up the hill ) at the Rusty Grape Vineyard in Battle Ground on September 26, 2009.

This event is from 12 to 8 pm, is free, and everyone is invited.  There will be live music, food, prizes, fun, and three different stomp times; 1, 3, and 5 pm, with … [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]

College Colors Day

Wear Your Colors Wherever You Are.

The fifth annual College Colors Day Celebration is Friday, September 4, 2009, so wear your college colors wherever you are.

College Colors Day is an annual celebration to promote the traditions and spirit that make the college experience great by encouraging people across Clark County and across America to wear apparel of their favorite college or university throughout the day, wherever you may be.

What colors will you be wearing?… [Continue reading this Article]

Vacation Bible School

Vancouver USA:  Vacation Bible School is also going on this week (July 7-11) at St. Joseph’s.  It runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and is designed for pre-K through sixth grade… Have Fun!… [Continue reading this Article]