Thanksgiving Market

Special Presentation from the Vancouver Farmers Market.

Wanting to prepare your Thanksgiving Dinner with some great, fresh local produce? Check out the Thanksgiving Market on Saturday, November 19, 2011 between 9am and 3pm downtown Vancouver at 6th and Esther (next to Esther Short Park), the same spot as the regular Vancouver Farmers Market.

Sure, you could head to a big grocery store and find food for your dinner; but heading downtown and visiting with local farmers as you buy your food is soo much more … [Continue reading this Article]

First Friday in Downtown Vancouver

Time for Art, Eats and Meets.

Where will you be Friday night? If it’s the First Friday of the month, Downtown Vancouver has lots in store for you at the Downtown Vancouver First Friday Artwalk.

The Downtown Vancouver First Friday Event takes place the First Friday of every month from 5 pm to 9 pm, when local galleries, retailers and restaurants stay open late to have some fun!

“With so much to do on first Friday, it’s hard to decide where to start – because … [Continue reading this Article]

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]

Treasure Hunting in Clark County

9th Annual Bethel Holiday Bazaar.

Shop for all kinds of unique, home made and one-of-a-kinds treasures at the 9th Annual Bethel Holiday Bazaar taking place on Saturday, October 30, 2010 between 9 am and 4 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church (12919 NE 159th Street, Brush Prairie). Lots of great holiday items, handmade goodies, candles, jewelry, candy, and more!

Get a rocksolid start to your holiday shopping and help teens at the same time! All proceeds from the Bethel Holiday Bazaar will benefit the ROCKSOLID Teen … [Continue reading this Article]

Goodbye, Joe. Hello, Chuck!

Chuck’s Produce and Street Market Opening Soon.

It’s finally here (almost). The opening of the new Chuck’s Produce and Street Market is set to open Thursday, October 7 at 13215 SE Mill Plain, in the spot formerly occupied by Joe’s (or GI Joe’s, as it is known by those of us who grew up here ).

Chuck’s Produce and Street Market is a market and specialty foods store, similar to Trader Joe’s or Wild Oats; but with lower prices. The meat department will feature meats … [Continue reading this Article]

Salmon Creek Farmers Market is Peachy Keen

Peaches are in Season and at the Market.

This week the Salmon Creek Farmers Market will have peaches, plus a lot more! Every Thursday (since the Grand Opening on July 15) between 3:30 and 7:30 pm, the area just Northeast of the Three Creeks Library and Salmon Creek Fred Meyer Store, fills up with fresh produce, eggs, foods, music, and fun.

Fill your basket with all sorts of goodies, learn how to make peach crepes, listen to music, grab a bite to eat, and … [Continue reading this Article]

Everyday is Earth Day in Clark County

Recycleman Rocks the Camas Farmers Market.

Who says recycling isn’t fun? Not Recycleman, who looks like some wacky combination of medieval Scottish warrior, gladiator and space-age superhero. His get-up includes a cape, which only true superheroes can wear. In his superhero costume made out of recycled trash – complete with a truck inner tube kilt – Recycleman is able to capture kids’ and adults’ attention and get them excited about recycling and other eco-friendly messages. He has performed at schools, camps and fairs inspiring, … [Continue reading this Article]

Smokey’s School Supply Drive

Benefiting Our Local Schools.

Need an excuse to go to Smokey’s Hot Oven Pizza (besides the awesome jo-jos, my favorite!) ? Well, how about this one…you want to help out our local school-aged kids.

It’s almost back to school time, and there are a lot of local families that are struggling to send their kids back to school with the supplies they need. If you can, pick up a few school supplies (most of the stores have lists of needed supplies), but most basic needs … [Continue reading this Article]

Time to get Hooked

Columbia Springs Carnival for Grown Ups.

“Let your inner child out to play at the summer’s best carnival for grown ups.” Columbia Springs fundraising event, Hooked, is Thursday, August 19 from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Enjoy a wonderful evening of live music and entertainment, delicious local food and wine, and a full carnival of fun games all in the beautiful urban greenspace of Columbia Springs. Test your strength to ring the bell, win a bottle of wine at the ring toss, hit the … [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]

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