Vancouver Sausage Fest 2010

The Best Wurst in the West.

The Vancouver Sausage Fest is officially the last blowout of summer fun and is always held the weekend after Labor Day. So mark your calendars now for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 10,11, and 12, 2010 for the 39th Annual Vancouver Sausage Fest on the grounds at St. Joseph School and Parish! Check out Clark County Live! on location from last year as we talk with some of the people that help make the Sausage Fest the success it is.

There is a full size carnival, many handicraft booths, a variety of live music and entertainment on the Main stage, beer & wine in the Fest Garden, and oh boy, there is food! Sausage served every way you can think of, corn on the cob, grilled chicken, burgers, elephant ears, and all the sweets you can imagine! The sweets are home baked goodness made right there in the kitchen!

With something going on almost every hour on the main stage, you’re sure to be entertained. Here is a sampling of some of the entertainers on the schedule: Dance Fusion, Ruby Hill, Hit Explosion, and Southwest Washington’s Got Talent Finale! For a full schedule, visit Vancouver Sausage Fest Entertainment Schedule.

Many vendors and merchants will be there, too. Arts and Crafts, Garden and Nursery, and Exhibitors; the Animal Awareness and Pet Adoption booth has been a past favorite of all ages.

Pre-sale Ride Tickets are on sale now and can save you 50% ! They can be purchased on-line or at Athlete’s Corner (Cascade Park), Hi-School Pharmacy (Main Street), Holy Redeemer Parish, Patrick’s Hawaiian Cafe, Rivermaiden Coffee House, Spanky’s, St. Joseph School and Parish Office, Sunrise Bagels on Harney, and Dominoes Pizza (6300 NE 117th, 1919 NE Andresen, 14415 SE Mill Plain, 1006 W Fourth Plain).

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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This post: “Pepe and the Bottle Blondes Concert”
was originally featured at Salmon Creek Live!

For more detailed neighborhood coverage of the People, Places, Activities and Events in Salmon Creek, please visit Salmon Creek Live!

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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This post: “Having Fun on the Run”
was originally featured at Hazel Dell Live!

For more detailed neighborhood coverage of the People, Places, Activities and Events in Hazel Dell, please visit Hazel Dell Live!

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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This post: “Show Me the Money”
was originally featured at Salmon Creek Live!

For more detailed neighborhood coverage of the People, Places, Activities and Events in Salmon Creek, please visit Salmon Creek Live!

Keep Your Cool, Vancouver

City of Vancouver Helps You Stay Cool.

Now that summer weather is finally here and we have all thawed out, we need to start thinking about how to stay cool, and still have fun, when it may be too hot to spend all day in the sun.

Well, the City of Vancouver and Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation have issued a press release with the following suggestions:

“With temperatures rising well into the 90s over the next few days, the City of Vancouver encourages residents to seek relief from the heat. Vancouver is a cool place, with a variety of activities and places offering shelter the swelter. Don’t have air conditioning? Here are some options where you can splash, craft, read, or simply chill.

Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation’s Firstenburg and Marshall community centers have comfortable, Wi-Fi enabled lobby areas where residents are welcome to relax, meet their neighbors and cool off. They also provide perfect places to play, exercise, swim or take a class.

This Sunday, July 11, is Sunday Funday at Marshall, from 1:30 to 4 p.m., when games, crafts and other activities are free. Bring the suits and towels and swim free between 1:30 and 3 p.m. It’s a great way to cool off with your family!

Next door to Marshall Center, the Luepke Senior Center offers opportunities for seniors to beat the heat. Firstenburg’s Trapedero II is also a welcoming place for seniors to gather and stay cool and comfortable. Firstenburg also features a free game room for all ages.

Find open swim times and all other Parks and Recreation activity schedules at www.vanclarkparks-rec.org.

Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center offers cool and free hands-on exhibits, toddler-size learning at Puddles Place, nature-inspired art and a panoramic view of the Columbia River. Admission to the Water Center is free!

July 10 is Second Saturday, with free family-friendly, hands-on games and stories from 1 to 3 p.m. This Saturday’s theme is “How does your Garden Grow?” Learn about garden plants, participate in a garden scavenger hunt, and take home things you’ve made from plants. All ages are welcome, and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Water Center will also host an artist’s reception from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 10, to introduce the new art-inspired displays, “Bird’s Eye View – the Art Quilts of High Fiber Diet” and “New Work from Old Hands’ ceramics by Richard Roth. The public is welcome to attend. For more Water Center information, please see www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter.

The City of Vancouver reminds residents that during heat advisories it’s important to stay hydrated with non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated liquids. Where possible, stay indoors and in an air-conditioned facility. Children and pets should NEVER be left in a closed, parked vehicle for any time. Pet owners are encouraged to provide cool shelter for animals and plenty of water. Please note that except for service animals, pets are not allowed in the city facilities mentioned above.

Other free, air-conditioned options around Vancouver include visiting the Westfield Shopping Center at Vancouver Mall Drive or a branch of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library. Visit www.fvrl.org for library locations and hours.

Remember, enjoying the air-conditioning and watching the activities around you is free at these Vancouver centers:

Firstenburg Community Center

700 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver, Washington

(360) 487-7001

Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 5:30 a.m.- 10 p.m.

Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 6 p.m.

Marshall Community Center and Luepke Senior Center

1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, Washington

(360) 487-7100

Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 5:30 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Friday: 5:30 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.

Water Resources Education Center

4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, Washington

(360) 487-7111

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.”

via Heat got you down? Vancouver offers lots of ways to keep cool and comfortable – News Release – City of Vancouver, Washington, USA.

Clark County Parks Department to Dedicate Fairgrounds Park

Come Celebrate Clark County’s Newest Park!

Join your friends and neighbors for a special dedication event for the Fairgrounds Community Park (216 NW 164th St, Ridgefield) on Saturday May 22, at 10 am. Remember, we live in the beautiful, yet unpredictable, Pacific Northwest, and the ceremony will take place rain or shine.

Approximately 30 acres of this 88 acre property was developed, and includes walking and biking trails, a playground, restrooms, covered picnic areas, basketball hoops, and great views!

Clark County Commissioner Tom Mielke will be making comments, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony, and light refreshments courtesy of some great local sponsors; including Albertsons, Burgerville (will this be a Nomad sighting?), the Fairgrounds Neighborhood Association, Edward Jones, Krispy Kreme, and Peet’s Coffe and Tea.

For more information, visit the Greater Clark Parks District online, or call 360-397-6118.

*Reposted courtesy of Salmon Creek Live!

Vancouver Farmers Market 2010

Putting the Farm Back Into the Market.

It’s a sure sign of Spring when the Vancouver Farmer’s Market is open for business again. Now in their 20th Year, the Market is working to attract more local produce and agricultural products this year; along with local vendors, cooking demonstrations and entertainment.

“You’ll discover fresh and local produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, delicious food, pet treats, and accessories for yourself, home, or garden from our unique artisans.

The Vancouver Farmers Market is a pet friendly place where  you can chat with people who have grown or made your purchase, grab a bite to eat, listen to music, stroll through the park, watch the kids play, and enjoy a wonderful, relaxing day.” Vancouver Farmers Market.

Open Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine, now through October 31, 2010; open on Friday nights from May 28 through September 3rd.  Visit Vancouver Farmers Market on the web for up to date Entertainment Schedule and Information.

Enjoy this slide show created for Clark County Live! by an Alki Middle School student.

Firehouse Glass Studio and Gallery in Vancouver

Clark County’s Very Own Center for Glass Art.

Looking for something a little different to do on Friday night, or looking for a unique gift? Check out Firehouse Glass right here in downtown Vancouver, WA.

“Rebecca Seymour and Greg Lueck created the Firehouse Glass Gallery to support their mission: “To provide an environment for furthering the community’s exposure to and education in glass art, and to provide a collaborative forum for artists working in the glass medium.” The spectacular gallery provides exquisite exhibit space for works by both emerging glass artists as well as nationally acclaimed masters.

Firehouse Glass Gallery is open every Friday night from 6-10 during our public glass blowing demonstrations, and by appointment throughout the week.  Public glass blowing demonstrations are an exciting way to see hot glass made into objects.  Each month a theme is chosen for the content of the demonstrations often based on a season or a technique.

Work for sale in the gallery represents a balanced range of emerging and established glass artists with an openness to experimentation and exploration.  Work made during the public demonstrations each week can be seen in the gallery space for up to a month after it was made.  Artists at Firehouse Glass are happy to discuss commission work if the special thing you are looking for isn’t in our gallery.”

via Firehouse Glass Studio and Gallery – Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR area glass studio rentals.

Art with a Conscience

Studio Eighty Twenty Vancouver.

Do you love making art and making a tangible difference in people’s lives? Then check out Art with a Conscience, a weekly community art series hosted by Studio Eighty Twenty that addresses local and global issues through art.

Studio Eighty Twenty meets every Tuesday at Pop Culture in Downtown Vancouver (1929 West Main Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 pm to create art based around a theme, (which may include homelessness, poverty, hunger, etc.) and is open to the public.  “It will be a time for those that love making art to utilize their talents to make a tangible difference in our community and abroad.”

How can art make a difference?  Several times a year, Studio Eighty Twenty will hold an Art show, where the artist work is sold to collectors. Eighty percent of the proceeds “goes towards helping fund local organizations that have demonstrated a commitment for providing for those in need”, and twenty percent goes back to the artist to help purchase more art supplies.

To more information, including information on this month’s theme, visit Studio Eighty Twenty online.

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 that will have you laughing harder than spiked egg nog.” – Kelly Monaghan, TheOtherOrlando

“Warning: If you see Every Christmas Story Ever Told, you’ll never be able to watch Dickens’ A Christmas Carol without laughing out loud.” – David Jabcobson, Life Newspapers Sacramento

Performances December 3rd -19th

Call or go on-line now for your tickets!

Thursday December 3rd, 7:00pm
Friday December 4th, 7:00pm
Saturday December 5th, 7:00pm
Thursday December 10th, 7:00pm
Friday December 11th, 7:00pm
Saturday December 12th, 2:00pm
Saturday December 12th, 7:00pm
Friday December 18th, 7:00pm
Saturday December 19th, 7:00pm

Magenta Theater – 606 Main St.  Vancouver, WA 98660
Box office: 360/635-4358

www.magentatheater.com

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