Clark County Firefighters are Out for Blood

Donate at the Hazel Dell Station.

Our Clark County Fire District 6 Firefighters are out in our neighborhoods every day saving lives. Now it’s our turn to help them save a few more!

Clark County Fire District 6 is having a Blood Drive on Friday, December 30, 2011 at the Hazel Dell Station (8800 NE Hazel Dell Avenue). The American Red Cross will be there between 11 am and 4 pm; call 360-695-8522 to schedule an appointment, or schedule online with the American Red Cross… [Continue reading this Article]

Cruisin’ the Gut in Vancouver USA

Strut Your Stuff in the ‘Couve.

If you got it, flaunt it! The 3rd Annual Cruisin’ the Gut will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2011 where Hot Rods, Klassics, and Kustoms will be cruisin’ down Main Street Vancouver USA from Dairy Queen to Top Shelf beginning around 5 pm.

If it looks cool, or sounds cool, bring it on down! There is no pre-registration or fee to participate, or to watch; and, with over 20 city blocks of cruising this year, you’re sure to … [Continue reading this Article]

Buck Up, Vancouver

Vancouver Rodeo at the Clark County Saddle Club.

It’s time for the Annual Vancouver Rodeo! Held July 1-4 every year, the Vancouver Rodeo at the Clark County Saddle Club has been ropin’, ridin’, buckin’ and entertainin’ folks for 41 years!

This year, the Vancouver Rodeo begins Friday night, July 1, 2011, with “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” night! There are four days of entertainment, including Steer Wrestling, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Bronco Busting, Roping excitement! The Queen will be there, and of course we … [Continue reading this Article]

Celebrate the Fourth at the Fort

Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks at Fort Vancouver.

Celebrate the 4th of July all day and into the night at the Independence Day Celebration at Fort Vancouver! Gates open at 8 am for the 48th Fourth of July Event at Fort Vancouver, produced by the non-profit Fort Vancouver National Trust.

Families will find a full slate of activities, featuring multiple entertainment venues, and culminating with a spectacular fireworks show launched from historic Pearson Field. Beginning at noon, children can participate in competitions of … [Continue reading this Article]

Sixth Annual Vancouver Recycled Arts Festival

From Trash to Treasure to Art.

The Sixth Annual Recycled Arts Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 25th and 26th, 2011 at Esther Short Park.

Over 100 artists have taken the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” to heart and will be displaying their recycled art at this year’s Recycled Arts Festival. But, the Recycled Arts Festival is about so much more than art…or recycling. It’s free family fun and entertainment. It’s education. It’s, it’s…well, it’s an experience!

“The Recycled Arts Festival started 6 years ago, … [Continue reading this Article]

The Inaugural Vancouver USA Marathon

You Don’t Have to Run to Have Fun.

A new tradition begins this weekend in Vancouver USA. This Sunday, June 19, 2011 is the Vancouver USA Marathon!

There will be four events over two days: a 5K walk and a kids’ marathon to be held on Saturday, June 18; and the full marathon and half marathon (13.1 miles) on Sunday, June 19. To add to the race-day festivities, there will be bands and music playing at 10 sites along the route and Shock Top … [Continue reading this Article]

National Get Outdoors Day in Vancouver USA

Come Join the (Free) Fun.

Vancouver will be celebrating National Get Outdoors Day at the Water Resources Center (4600 SE Columbia Way) on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 10 am to 3 pm.

This is a free annual event that encourages healthy, active outdoor fun! There will be tons of activities and over 45 booths featuring outdoor activities showing how you can have active fun in your backyard, neighborhood walking trail, state park or national forest.

The weather is supposed to cooperate, so come on … [Continue reading this Article]

LaLonde Park Dedication

Hazel Dell Area Park Ready for Visitors.

The official park dedication for the Kate & Clarence Lalonde Neighborhood Park in Hazel Dell will be June 11, 2011 at noon. The dedication is hosted by the NE Hazel Dell Association; they will be serving up cake, ice cream, cookies, and coffee.

Construction began in 2010 for this 7.7-acre park as part of the Greater Clark Parks District program.

Pedestrian access into the park is available from NE 99th Street and NE 102nd Avenue. Facilities include a … [Continue reading this Article]

Pearson Air Museum Open Cockpit Day

Young Eagles Take to the Skies in Clark County.

The annual Open Cockpit Day at the Pearson Air Museum (1115 East 5th Street, Vancouver) will be Saturday, May, 28, 2011 between 10 am and 5 pm.

This is the one day a year when the “DO NOT CLIMB” and “DO NOT TOUCH” signs are removed, and visitors will have the opportunity to climb into the cockpits of several historic aircraft and see the controls from the pilot’s perspective.

If the weather cooperates, volunteer pilots from … [Continue reading this Article]

20th Annual Walk Run for the Animals in Vancouver USA

Humane Society for Southwest Washington Welcomes Walkers and Their Pets.

Just as the weather begins to warm up, so will more than an 1,000 animal-loving runners and walkers, many with their pets in tow, as they embark on the 20th Annual Walk Run for the Animals Saturday, May 7. The community event celebrates companion animals and helps support the animal rescue and care efforts of the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. This year’s Walk Run will also cap off the 2011 national “Be Kind to … [Continue reading this Article]

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