The Dream and the Dreamer

Martin Luther King Breakfast Celebration.

Each year, on the third Monday of January, schools, federal offices, post office and banks across America close to celebrate the life and the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a time for the nation to remember the injustices that Dr. King fought. A time to remember his fight for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all races and peoples. A time to remember the message of change through nonviolence.

Mosaic Blueprint is coordinating the Dr. Martin … [Continue reading this Article]

Photos: Vancouver Festival of Trees Now Open

The Vancouver Rotary Foundation‘s presentation of the Festival of Trees is now open. Hosted this year at the Pearson Air Museum, you should make the festival a big part of your High Flying Holiday season. We were out on location and thought we’d bring you a quick peek at some of the gorgeous trees that fill this awesome setting.

With loads of entertainment on schedule, a scavenger hunt, photos with Santa, and that super funny talking tree, you just have to get out … [Continue reading this Article]

Every Christmas Story Ever Told

A Madcap Romp Through the Holidays in Vancouver.

Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung.   Everyone’s idea of Christmas in an hour and a half!  A hysterical, fast & furious, madcap romp through the holiday season!  Holiday fun for the whole family!

What people are saying:

“A show … [Continue reading this Article]

Crystal Plum Bazaar

Christmas Wishes in Salmon Creek.

Almost-two-year-old Bridger wasn’t waiting for Santa to make his Christmas wishes at the Crystal Plum Bazaar at Alki Middle School in Salmon Creek.

Some of my favorite items at the Crystal Plum Bazaar were handbags made out of recycled plastic bags by Shellie Sews (shelliepc@hotmail.com), Dirt Soap by Country Memories Soap, Photography by Jodi Tripp, and glass art by A Glass Act.

There are lots of talented local artists and local vendors in Clark County.  For unique … [Continue reading this Article]

Clark County is Getting Bazaar

It’s Holiday Bazaar Time.

Updated 12/15/2009: Haven’t gotten your fill of holiday bazaars yet? Well, it’s not too late!

Looking for something unique, crafty, or just want to support our local artisans and merchants?  The Holiday Bazaars are coming up!  We are putting together a list of local bazaars as we get them.

Have a favorite that isn’t on the list? Let us know and we’ll add it to the list!

Battle Ground Village Winter Festival: Every Saturday till December 19

Vancouver Holiday Market… [Continue reading this Article]

Annual Ladybug Bazaar in Battle Ground

What is the Ladybug Bazaar all about?

The Ladybug Bazaar has two missions: First to provide a venue for quality handcrafted items by local artisans, and second to provide profits to the club which are used to carry out service to the community. The Ladybug Bazaar is the main fundraiser for GFWC – Battle Ground.

Starting as a small bazaar of 12 tables in the basement of the Odd Fellows Hall in 1967, the event has over the years grown in size and prestige. It … [Continue reading this Article]

Vancouver Holiday Market

The Vancouver Farmers Market Moves Inside for Holiday Fun.

This year the Vancouver Farmer’s Market will be having a Holiday Market on Sunday, December 13th and Sunday the 20th, 2009 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Downtown Vancouver Hilton Hotel across from Esther Short Park.

This Holiday Market is free to attend, and will feature locally made and locally grown items for holiday decorating, entertaining, or gift giving. Santa and his Elves will also be there, as well as live musical entertainment.… [Continue reading this Article]