It’s Open Season on Christmas Trees in Clark County

And Van Laeken’s is Shakin’…and Baling, too.

This year’s search for the perfect Christmas Tree brought us to Van Laeken’s Christmas Tree Farm in Ridgefield (4716 NW 169th St, Ridgefield).  This farm has been family owned and operated for five generations, and you can tell; not just in their knowledge of all things Christmas Tree-y, but in the friendly faces, and helping hands all over the farm!

We were lucky enough to have some sunshine (and no rain) on our visit to Van Laeken’s Christmas … [Continue reading this Article]

A Salute to Veterans

Veteran’s Day from the Mind of a 10 Year Old.

Let’s not have today become the forgotten holiday. It is imperative that we share the stories of the sacrifices of those who have gone before us with those who come after us. When I think about it, our ability to maintain this site, to speak my mind, to even live as I choose, is a result of the sacrifices made by those before me who stood firm in support of our country and our freedoms.… [Continue reading this Article]

1st Annual Harvest Day Market

At Vancouver Farmer’s Market.

And you thought the Vancouver Farmer’s Market was closed for the season! Well, okay, it is closed; but they are having a special event this year just in time for Thanksgiving!

“We will be having our 1st Annual HARVEST DAY MARKET TO BE HELD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009 FROM 10 AM UNTIL 3 PM. We hope many of you will come down to this one day market to stock up on available food/produce items for your Thanksgiving dinner, flowers to adorn … [Continue reading this Article]

Firstenburg Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Shopping at Firstenburg Community Center in Vancouver.

Updated 11/12/2010: Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Firstenburg Community Center Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 13th from 9 am to 4 pm.

“This fun bazaar will feature more than 60 booths offering an eclectic selection of unique gift items from local artists and vendors.”  This event is free to attend and open to the public.… [Continue reading this Article]

Christmas Light Displays

Clark County:  Christmas Light Displays  Clark County has quite a few neighbors that put on a huge Christmas light display at their homes.  Now that the price of gas has fallen, it’s time to check them out.  The Columbian has a list of homes and really cool way to map your excursion.  … [Continue reading this Article]