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Spring has sprung and summer is on the horizon. But what do we dread most about the end of every semester? Finals and mid-terms! The second improv show of the 2015 season will help educate you, our Magenta audiences, by teaching you how to spell, brush up on your geography and how to best use Wikipedia! Join us for this ‘educational’ night of laughter and fun!
On May 6th, Vancouver WA will be one of the lucky stops on the 2015 tour. For two short hours the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile will slow down in Salmon Creek – just enough time for a cook out to bring the neighborhood together
Four beautiful rides through the scenic Clark County, Washington countryside. This is the largest event hosted by the Vancouver Bicycle Club in Vancouver, Washington, USA and is fully supported.
Friday, May 1st, 2015 marks the kick-off of Ridgefield First Saturdays, with a Cultural Parade down Pioneer Street at 1:30 PM and the Ridgefield Community Art Fair from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Local winery English Estate is holding a special anniversary party, which includes celebrating 100 years for the English Estate Barn, built in 1915, now home of English Estate Winery in Vancouver.
This FREE, family friendly event will include tours of the Farm and Winery conducted by the English Family at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The afternoon will be filled with events, including music throughout the day, Tanner Cundy will perform 1-3 p.m. and Tom Mann will perform 3:30-5:30 p.m. Hot Dogs will be grilling from 2-5 p.m, and a Bocce Court will be open for play, with the covered and lighted Bocce court located next to the Manor House built by the English Family in 1916.
The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington recently hired Shona Carter as the organization’s first dedicated Program Officer. In this role, Carter will serve as the primary liaison between the foundation and its grantees. This will involve developing, managing and evaluating a comprehensive portfolio of local grants and initiatives to enhance the granting expertise of the Foundation, its 18-member board and the donor advisors of its more than 290 charitable funds.
“Shona’s direct experience and expertise will bolster our efforts to measure the impact of grants and engage more directly with community partners on local issues,” said Community Foundation President, Jennifer Rhoads. “She comes highly-regarded and we’re delighted to welcome her back to the Northwest.”
The Market at Vancouver Mall opens May 2nd, 2015 in the south parking lot of the Westfield Shopping Center, near Macy’s. Every Saturday …
Naturescaping is once again hosting its annual Bare Root, Shrub and Perennial sale. The event will be held at Wildlife Botanical …
On Tuesday, May 5, from 4 pm to 8:30 pm at the 40 et 8 Bingo Hall, 7607 NE 26th Ave., Vancouver, you will be treated to a musical extravaganza and more to benefit the Clark County Veterans Garden Project that will include raised beds for handicapped Vets.
The purpose of the Clark County Veterans Community Garden is to provide a community garden specially created to benefit veterans. The garden will promote self-reliance, physical activity, social interaction and contributes to the health and well-being of veterans in the community.
Join Clark County Skills Center Director Kari Duffy, staff and students for a VIP Tour of the technical programs on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The Tour includes an overview and walking tour of the campus with stops at a variety of the Center’s technical programs (including the newly opened Aviation and Homeland Security programs and the new Cosmetology teaching salon).
Lunch will be prepared and served by the Culinary Arts students. The cost is $5.00 per person.
This free event (formerly the Herb Festival), but is an excellent “family fun” activity for kids and adults of all ages. Pomeroy Farm will be selling herb plants and organic vegetable plants, and a variety of vendors will be selling their wares. In addition the farm animals will be out for petting and the historic log house will be open for tours.
The Clark County Food Bank (CCFB) will host its 2nd Annual Tacos & Taps fundraiser event on Friday, May 1st, 2015. For $35 per person you can enjoy a night of great music from Blues Ranch, food, drink, conversation and of course unlimited tacos.
18th Annual Nez Perce Chief Redheart Ceremony including singing in honor of the ancestors, the Riderless Horse (Empty Saddle) Ceremony, Sacred Pipe Ceremony, and recognition of Veterans.
On Saturday, April 25th, at Esther Short Park, hundreds of families and business leaders will join together in the March of Dimes annual March for Babies–the nation’s oldest walk fundraiser honoring babies born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive.
The Christoffers family is one of many mission affected families walking this year. Courtney and Matthew were looking forward to starting their family. Nearly five months before their twins were due, Courtney began having contractions. At only 22 weeks gestation, Anthony was born. Three days later Grant was born. Anthony had a massive stroke after…
Recycling Day Events in 2015. These events will give Clark County, Washington, residents an opportunity to manage a variety of special wastes* through reuse, recycling or safe disposal.
Visit the gardens and see more than 90 varieties of lilacs, as well as Victorian gardens and farmhouse.
Hundreds of ideas await you at the 24th annual Clark Public Utilities Home and Garden Idea Fair. The 2015 event will be held on April 24, 25, and 26 at the Clark County Event Center, located at the Clark County Fairgrounds – 17402 NE Delfel Road in Ridgefield,
It’s a fun filled show, with tons of activities for the entire family. Admission is FREE. If you can, there will be opportunities to contribute canned food donations for local food banks or cash donations to Operation Warm Heart, but visitors don’t have to spend another dime at the fair unless they want to.
The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington will host a breakfast fundraiser in honor of its co-founder, Dr. Sam Beall, and to commemorate the clinic’s 25th year. The breakfast will be Thursday, April 23 at 7 a.m. at the Red Cross Building at Vancouver Barracks. The public is invited.
Since Dr. Beall (pronounced “bell”) and Father Ed Rankin opened the original Community Health Center in 1990, with ten volunteers providing free, urgent medical care one night a week, services have expanded significantly. Today, over 600 active volunteers provide care to low-income, uninsured and underinsured individuals
It’s the final weekend, April 18 and 19, of the ‘A Taste of Spring” event at the Woodland Tulip Festival. With great food, unique vendors, kid’s activities and lots of flowers – the U-pick field is open – you’ll be able to ‘pick’ from loads of fun.
There’s a Cutest Baby Contest, a Youth Photography Contest, or take a look at the local artists and
Put on your boots and grab your hat and your partner for a fun filled evening with great music, great food and drink, and great friends… all to support a great cause – the Battle Ground Veterans Memorial.
The 2nd Annual Country Shindig Concert and Dance will feature the Michele Drey Band on Friday, April 17th, from 6 – 10 pm at the Battle Ground Community Center located at 912 East Main St in Battle Ground.
Admission for
Find Your Park is also the theme for this year’s National Park Week, April 18-26. At Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, visitors can enjoy ranger-led programs and special events onsite each day during this special week.
National Park Week Calendar of Events: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Saturday, April 18, 2015, all day: Entrance fees waived at all national parks
The Festival of Angels comes to Clark County Event Center with a large gathering of artists, readers, alternative and holistic products and vendors.
Is there one over your shoulder? Well, in a recent Associated Press poll, more than 8 in 10 Americans believe in Angels, and that belief is so strong that many have the feeling that someone is watching over them. Now you can explore this belief and sensation with hundreds of others at the Festival of Angels Expo. There will be vendors, artists, experts, seminars, alternative healers and plenty of discussions about angels.
Join Emcee Jeff Carothers, Mayor of Yacolt, for the 2015 Parks Foundation of Clark County Annual Luncheon.
This fantastic event brings together community leaders, parks and recreation professionals, advocates, and supporters to join in a shared vision of providing continued and increased support for our community’s unsurpassed outdoor and recreational offerings.
Plus, there will be distribution of the 2015 Parks Foundation Community Grants and the presentation of
Riverview Community Bank presents Springtime in Paris, SHARE’s annual Gala at 5:30pm on April 25th, 2015 at the Hilton Vancouver. Guests …
