All about the People, Places, Activities and Events that make Vancouver and Clark County so great
Annette Yonemoto at Lake Shore Elementary School has been collecting tabs for about two and a half years, and now has about 377,331 (+ or -)! The tabs that Annette has been collecting are the tabs like on pop cans, but the tabs also come in different shapes and sizes and are found on many types of cans; beverage cans, soup cans, pet food cans, etc… If you pop it open with a tab, she is collecting it!
While we may, or may not, have six more weeks of winter (Groundhog Day isn’t until Wednesday, February 2); it’s a sure sign of coming Spring when Little Leagues across Clark County are holding their registrations for the beginning of Little League Baseball, and Softball, Season!
Clark County is home to many different Leagues in either Washington State District 6, or Washington State District 4. Most leagues have their open sign ups in January and early … [Continue reading this Article]
Special thanks to Blake Jones for being our guest contributor today!
Do you have or want fruit trees at your home? Want to learn the proper way to prune so they produce more fruit? Join Vancouver Urban Forestry and Clark County Environmental Services for a free fruit tree pruning workshop Thursday, January 27th from 1-4 p.m at the Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell (1919 NE 78th St).
Learn the biology and fundamentals of proper fruit tree pruning then … [Continue reading this Article]
The Columbia River Chieftains will be having a sock drive the week of December 13 through 17, 2010. Clean socks are a staple of health care. Rain-soaked feet, ill-fitting shoes, constant standing and disease all take their toll on the feet of homeless people. One of the most basic ways to keep feet healthy is to keep them warm and dry – a sometimes daunting task if you spend your days outside.
Share Vancouver had their annual sock drive … [Continue reading this Article]
To help support families who have children with special needs, Sacajawea Elementary School is holding a series of “Parent Nights”, with different speakers and topics each meeting. These are from 6-7:00 pm and are free to families and community members, please RSVP by calling 313-2750.
November 2: Kristina Montgomery presenting Social Thinking and Helping Children with Behavior.
December 7: Audra Jensen presenting Social Thinking Strategies for Home.
January 4: Dr. Leslie Carter presenting Fears and Compulsions: … [Continue reading this Article]
William Scott Anderson will be performing two Grand Illusion Shows at Columbia River High School (800 NW 99th St) on Saturday, October 23; a 2 pm show and a 7 pm show. William Scott Anderson is one of the highest rated award winning entertainers on the West Coast and was featured on Season 5 of “America’s Got Talent”. He combines the Art of Magic, with the Theater of Illusion, and then adds his unique Sense of Humor along with … [Continue reading this Article]
Pretty simple: Eat at Five Guys Burger and Fries on Wednesday, October 20 between 6 and 9 pm, print this flyer, and Alki Middle School PTSA will receive 15%.
Now that’s a great excuse to go out for dinner!
This post: “Helping Alki Five Guys at a Time” was originally featured at Salmon Creek Live!
For more detailed neighborhood coverage of the People, Places, Activities and Events in your Salmon Creek neighborhood, please visit Salmon Creek … [Continue reading this Article]
Hazel Dell Elementary School wishes to extend a special thank you to Hazel Dell WalMart for their generous support. WalMart is giving a $1000 cash donation to the school in the form of ten $100 gift cards. The gift cards will go to support each grade level, the Special Reading Program, the Special Education Program, the Library, and the Arts Block Program.
In addition, WalMart is inviting Hazel Dell families to the store on October 16 at 9:45 … [Continue reading this Article]
The Hazel Dell PTA brings you the first Hazel Dell Elementary School Family Movie Night of the year! “How to Train Your Dragon” will be playing on Friday, October 15 between 6 and 8 pm.
The Hazel Dell PTA will be providing popcorn and snacks (but donations are always welcome!), and pizza by the slice or whole pizzas will be available for purchase. There will also be a PJ and Costume Parade, and just good ‘ol fun!
“This … [Continue reading this Article]
After many years at the same location, Athlete’s Corner in Hazel Dell has moved! But don’t worry, they only moved about a block away! Their new store is located at 8014 NE13th Avenue, and can be reached from either 13th Avenue, or off Highway 99, next to First Independent Bank (who, by the way, has also been in the same location for many years!)
Athletes Corner was founded and has operated in its Hazel Dell location since 1979 by Mike and … [Continue reading this Article]
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