Pepe and the Bottle Blondes Concert

Copacabana Time at WSU Vancouver.

Pack a picnic, bring your blanket and settle in for an evening of entertainment at a free outdoor concert Friday, August 27 at 6 pm in WSU Vancouver’s amphitheater. Everyone is welcome, and admission and parking are free.

Local favorite Pepe & the Bottle Blondes will spice up the evening. The Copacabana-style band combines an eclectic ensemble of saxophones, trumpets, congas and percussion with bold singing by Pepe and silky harmonies by his back-up blondes. Pepe & the Bottle Blondes successfully blend dance, opera and musical theater with original songwriting and comedic wit to deliver a fresh and innovative experience.

The visually arresting performances of Pepe & the Bottle Blondes are enhanced with extravagant costumes and makeup that echo the indulgence and glamour of a 1950s nightclub. Their repertoire includes popular songs from the 30s to the 60s, a strong selection of tangos, boleros, rumbas, sambas and many other Latin-American rhythms.

Pepe & the Bottle Blondes have performed in San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles. Pepe has sung in Madrid, Paris and Las Vegas, including appearances with Pink Martini at the Cannes Film Festival and with the Oregon Symphony.

WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205, or via C-Tran bus service. Concessions will be available. Dress for the weather. No tents or alcohol, please.

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Salmon Creek at Sunset

Fun Run at Sunset.

Run, walk or stroll….this is a “Fun Run” after all! The Salmon Creek at Sunset 6k or 12 k Fun Run on August 22, begins as the sun sets along the Salmon Creek Trail, and ends with an “after party” with music, snacks and cold beer from Billygans Roadhouse and Applebee’s in Salmon Creek! Now that’s worth running for!

The race will start/finish in between Billygan’s and Applebee’s in Salmon Creek.  There will be a “Kids Zone” available, where kids can stay and play, and enjoy their own “fun run”, while you enjoy your run.

Proceeds from this event will go towards tuition and travel expenses for Southwest Washington Girls Basketball players at Pure Advantage Basketball Academy. “Pure Advantage Basketball Academy- it is not a charity it is an organization that currently has 12 youth basketball teams at many levels from 5th grade community youth to 11th grade elite tournament traveling teams. Players receive professional instruction and have the chance to travel nationally to participate in NCAA sanctioned events. 100 percent of all proceeds will go towards tuition assistance, travel expenses, gym space, camps and tournaments.”

Visit Salmon Creek Sunset Run at Energy Events for more information about this event, including registration.

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Salmon Creek Greenway

Salmon Creek Salmon Restoration Project.

Have you recently walked the Salmon Creek Greenway Trail? It’s a beautiful area, and the Stream Team has been busy helping make it what it is today, and working on bringing Salmon back to Salmon Creek!

Want to learn more about the Stream Team, the project goals, and the potential Salmon Creek Greenway Trail closures and what it can mean to you? The Stream Team has some upcoming events you may want to check out.  While the dates and times are listed, Lisa Beranek, the Stream Team Coordinator, has asked for people to call her directly for specific location information. She can be reached at (360) 992-8585.

Salmon Creek Greenway Salmon Restoration Project Preview
Review maps of the StreamTeam project as you learn about project goals and potential Salmon Creek Greenway Trail closures.   Project Preview will be held on Tuesday, July 27 at 6:30pm.  Contact the StreamTeam for more information at StreamTeam@clarkpud.com or (360) 992-8585.

Salmon Creek Greenway Salmon Restoration Project Preview
Review maps of the StreamTeam project as you learn about project goals and potential Salmon Creek Greenway Trail closures.   Project Preview will be held on Saturday, July 31 at 11am.  Contact the StreamTeam for more information at StreamTeam@clarkpud.com or (360) 992-8585.

Salmon Creek Greenway Hard Hat Tours
Tour the StreamTeam’s salmon restoration project with the engineer to learn more about the planning and design process for this salmon saving project.  Tour the site on Tuesday, August 10 at 6:30pm.  Contact the StreamTeam for more information at StreamTeam@clarkpud.com or (360) 992-8585.

Salmon Creek Greenway Hard Hat Tours
Tour the StreamTeam’s salmon restoration project with the engineer to learn more about the planning and design process for this salmon saving project.  Tour the site on Saturday, August 14 at 11am.  Contact the StreamTeam for more information at StreamTeam@clarkpud.com or (360) 992-8585.

Nature Hike at the Salmon Creek Greenway Restoration Project
Learn how wildlife will benefit from the StreamTeam’s salmon restoration project during a family friendly hike around the project area.  The hike will be on Saturday, August 21 from 11am until 12pm.  Contact the StreamTeam for more information at StreamTeam@clarkpud.com or (360) 992-8585.

Salmon Restoration Ribbon Cutting
Let’s celebrate bringing salmon back to Salmon Creek on Tuesday August 31^st at 2pm!  Contact the StreamTeam for more information at StreamTeam@clarkpud.com or (360) 992-8585.

“Bringing Salmon Back to Salmon Creek.”

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EMS Levy Renewal Information

It Could be a Matter of Life and Death.

Did you know that almost 90% of calls that Clark County Fire Distric 6 responds to are for emergency medical care, and 10% for fire suppression? Do you know the difference between ALS and BLS, and how it can affect you? Not quite sure what the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Levy is all about?

Then be sure to attend one of the EMS Levy Informational Open Houses offered by Clark County Fire District 6. The Felida Fire Station (11600 NW Lakeshore Dr) will be offering an Open House on July 29 at 7:30 pm. The Hazel Dell Fire Station (8800 NE Hazel Dell Ave) will be offering an Open House on August 12 at 7:30 pm.

Basically, the EMS Levy supports life-sustaining medical equipment and medicines that can only be administered by a Certified Paramedic. Our EMS Levy enables Clark County Fire District 6 to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care by employing Paramedics (which we currently have). Please, try to attend one of the Open Houses for more in depth information, as well as having your personal questions answered.

Here are some basic differences between ALS and BLS:

*ALS- Emergency care provided by Paramedics with 1,500 hours of training
*BLS- Emergency care provided by Emergency Medical Technicians with 110 hours of training

*ALS- Can establish IV’s and administer life-saving medications
*BLS- Can not establish IV’s or administer medications

*ALS-Tracheal intubations and new airways in the neck
*BLS- Limited to external procedures only

*ALS- Diagnose heart rythms, increasing chance of early recovery from heart attack or stroke
*BLS- Serves as support for Paramedic

Clark County Fire District 6 serves the communities of Hazel Dell, Salmon Creek, Mt Vista, Felida, Sherwood, Lakeshore, and Fairgrounds.

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Having Fun on the Run

Max Muscle Offers Triathlon in Hazel Dell.

A triathlon is a combination of three sports: swimming, biking and running. It was created more than 20 years ago and is one of the hottest sports in the US. Now is your chance to take part in a triathlon right here in Clark County. The Rotary’s Max Muscle End Polio Now Triathlon will be September 12, 2010.

Swim in the Klineline Pond, ride your bike along the beautiful hills of Salmon Creek, Felida and even part of Ridgefield, and run along the Salmon Creek Trail. There are two distances to choose from: the Sprint (.5 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3.1 mile run) or the Olympic (1 mile swim, 24 mile bike, 6.2 mile run). A beautiful course, goodies, finishers medals, awards, vendors and support all make this a fun event. And all proceeds go to the Rotary’s fight to end Polio.

Never done a triathlon before, or just looking to improve your skills? There is a training program that just got started for this event presented by Trevor and Tracy Bryant, owners of Vancouver’s Max Muscle Sport Nutrition and USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coaches.

For more information, visit Vancouver Max Muscle or call 360-573-7099 (Hazel Dell location).

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Show Me the Money

A-Z of Financial Aid and Scholarships Workshop.

Washington State University Vancouver (WSUV) in Salmon Creek will be hosting  two more Financial Aid and Scholarship Workshops this Summer; one July 15th at 5:30 and the other August 3rd at 6 pm.  Click link for more information on available dates and times.

If you have questions about how to pay for your college education, what scholarships are available, how to apply for financial aid, how to get your money, and more, this event is for you.

The workshop is free, parking is free, and it may help you find some free money, too.

Click Campus Map for directions on how to get to WSUV, including public transportation,  parking information and, of course, a map of the Washington State University Campus in Salmon Creek.

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Get Fresh at the Salmon Creek Farmers Market

Grand Opening Announcement!

UPDATE: We had a chance to chat with some of the founders of this great event.  See the post and video here.

Salmon Creek in Vancouver is opening a new Farmers Market focusing on bringing the best our local region has to offer in fresh, wholesome, locally-grown or locally-made food to our community.

The Salmon Creek Farmers Market will be in Uptown Salmon Creek, behind the Three Creek’s Library and will be open Thursdays, July 15th through September 30th, 3:30pm to 7:30pm, Rain or Shine!

The Market is currently looking for local farmers, producers, artisans and entertainment. Immediate needs also include volunteers to help with advertising, event planning, general committee support, sponsorship, funds and materials donations.

For more information on becoming a vendor, visit Manage My Market online.  For information on volunteering send an email to info@salmoncreekfarmersmarket.com, or call Ann Foster at 360.574.5093.

“Come Get Fresh with Us at The Salmon Creek Farmers Market!”

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Earth Day Celebration 2010

EcoFair Held at Salmon Creek Park Klineline Pond.

Celebrate Earth Day 2010 by bringing the family down to the EcoFair at Salmon Creek Park at Klineline Pond on Saturday, April 17th, 2010 from 10 am to 2 pm, rain or shine! There will be lots of free and fun activities for the whole family; including live music, wildlife show, workshops, and more.

The EcoFair is a great opportunity to be involved. Enjoy the EcoFair with a recycled fashion show, wildlife shows and FREE children’s activities from local environmental organizations and businesses. Attendees will learn how to lessen their impact, save money and support the environment. Enjoy live music, workshops and entertainment along Salmon Creek anytime between 10am and 2pm. You’ll have a good time being a part of this large community event.

*Post Courtesy of Salmon Creek Live!

Time for the Clark County Turkey Trot

A Family Friendly Thanksgiving Morning Race.

Now here is a way to work up your appetite for Thanksgiving Dinner!  The Turkey Trot, a family friendly fun run Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2009, starting at 9 am.

The Turkey Trot is a family-friendly 5K Run/Walk or 10K Run along the beautiful Salmon Creek Trail, starting and ending at Klineline Pond in Vancouver, WA.  Participants can trot at their own pace (and distance) and even bring along their dogs!  For those daring enough to take the plunge, there will be a Polar Bear Swim at Klineline Pond after the race.  There is even going to be a pinata for the kids!

While there is no required registration fee for the Turkey Trot, all participants are encouraged to donate to the Principal’s Checkbook — a local program that helps disadvantaged kids in our schools. This way you can be active and support the community.

For more information, including on line registration, visit Turkey Trot Clark County Vancouver WA.

via Turkey-Trot | Clark County | Vancouver, WA.

Destination Family

Infertility Support Group Meeting in Salmon Creek.

Are you going through the difficult and stressful journey of infertility? You are not alone.

Come to the Infertility Support Group on the first Wednesday of each month (next meeting is December 2, 2009) from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, located in Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital Conference Room B (Third Floor).  This group was established by CrossWay Church in Salmon Creek, as a safe place for group members to share their hurts, dreams, fears, doubts, and joys; and is based on Christian perspective, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate.

For more information, Call Stephanie at 360.828-1663, or visit CrossWay Church on the web.

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