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Scott Campbell Appointed to Northwest Association for Blind Athletes Board of Directors

The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) announced on May 20th, 2015 that Scott Campbell has been appointed to the organization’s Board of Directors. Campbell is Manager of Governmental and Community Affairs at Waste Connections in Vancouver, WA.

“My goal is always to seek and create positive impacts through interactions with our community. Be responsive, be engaged. Serving on the NW Association of Blind Athletes Board of Directors is just one example of my commitment to this great community,” said Campbell. …

Carter Joins Community Foundation as First Program Officer

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.”

March for Babies

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…

That’s a Great Idea: 2015 Home and Garden Idea Fair

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.

Free Clinic of Southwest Washington Celebrates 25 Years with Breakfast Fundraiser

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

Are there Angels at the Clark County Event Center?

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.

Capeloto takes Reigns of Riverview Retail Banking

(Editor note: In addition to being an all-around great guy, Kim is an incredible force of nature in the local business community. The one word I’d use is “ubiquitous” – the guy is everywhere, doing everything, as part of making this a better community. Congrats to him and our friends at Riverview.)

Riverview Community Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ GSM: RVSB), today announced Kim J. Capeloto has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer. In that role he will be responsible for the operation and performance of the banks 17 branch system.

Capeloto joined Riverview in 2010 as Executive Vice President in charge of Marketing, Operations, Technology and Public Relations, which he will continue

Tracy Wilson, Aaron Marvin Join BIA Board

Jack Harroun, 2015 BIA President, has appointed two new directors to the Building Industry Association (BIA) of Clark County’s Board of Directors.

Tracy Wilson, CEO of DeWils Industries, has been appointed as a Subcontractor Director. Aaron Marvin, co-owner of A.C.T. Builders was installed last November as the Vice President Secretary for the 2015. Both Mr. Wilson and Mr. Marvin have also been appointed as State Directors on the BIA of Clark County’s and Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) Board of Directors.

Valentine’s Day Musical Extravaganza

Bring your favorite Valentine, and support a favorite cause.

All are welcome to a Valentine’s Day musical extravaganza to benefit the Clark County Veterans Garden on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Clark College. You won’t want to miss Tommy O’s Kalua pulled pork or the grasshopper mint pie amongst the many culinary delights.

Musical stars include:

Shane Gardner Brings Passionate Leadership to Evergreen School District Role

Editor Note: This is a great fit. I have known Shane through his extensive, tireless and passionate work with the Neighborhood Associations and community outreach. I can’t name a single person who has worked harder in these efforts. Good things happening to good people). The Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors recently approved the hiring of Shane Gardner as its new School Safety and Security Manager. Gardner is currently the Clark County Sheriff Department’s Community Outreach Sergeant.

Don Rhoads Appointed to Northwest Association for Blind Athletes Board of Directors

The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) announced today Don Rhoads has been appointed to the organization’s Board of Directors. Rhoads is President of the Convenience Group in Vancouver, WA.

“I am extremely honored to be involved in an innovative organization that is truly changing lives in our community. I look forward to working with my fellow board members to enhance and expand our mission and programs to improve the quality of life for individuals with visual impairments.” said Rhoads.

2015 Clark County Fair Court Coronation

The Riverview Community Bank Clark County Fair Court annual coronation of the incoming court is Saturday January 31, starting at 5PM, at the Clark County Event Center.

Please join Queen Missy, Princess Brooke and Princess Tessa as they celebrate their coronation! A buffet dinner will be provided by Mill Creek Pub, plus there will be entertainment and fundraising games. All auction proceeds go directly to the YWCA. Limited seating is available, tickets are only $15, so buy yours now!

52nd Annual Clark College Jazz Festival

One of the largest jazz festivals in Southwest Washington, the annual three day Clark College Jazz Festival will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday, January 30, 31 and February 1, 2014 at Clark College Gaiser Hall. (read more…)

Clark County Walk and Knock Food Drive

You can help in the fight against hunger by filling your Walk and Knock grocery bag with non-perishables and leave it on your front porch on Saturday morning.

Veterans Day from the Mind of a 10 Year Old

It is imperative that we share the stories of the sacrifices of those who have gone before us with those who come after us.  When I think about it, I realize my ability to write this blog, to speak my mind, to even live as I choose, is a result of the sacrifices made by those before me who stood firm in support of our country and our freedoms.

The Great Bacon Race

A celebration of kids, running, beer…and bacon! The inaugural Great Bacon Race will take place at Fort Vancouver on Saturday, October 12, 2013.

Clark College Dedicates Music Building

In Honor of Dale Beacock.

The public is invited to a special ceremony on September 28, 2012 as Clark College rededicates its music building, naming it in honor of Clark College alumnus, educator, musician and arts supporter Dale Beacock.

The ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on the east side of the music building, near the Royce E. Pollard Japanese Friendship Garden.  A reception will follow.  Clark College is located at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver.  

“Clark College President Robert K. Knight said, “If you look through our college newsletters – especially those from the 1970s – you will see that Dale was everywhere.  He was the director of our concert band, jazz band and brass sextet.  Under his leadership, those groups performed and competed across our region and in other states.  Dale could also be seen leading a pep band during pep rallies for our athletic teams.

Read more…Clark College Dedicates Music Building

Trina Latshaw Joins Live! Local Media

Here we grow again.

Live! Local Media, the people who bring you SW Washington’s best lineup of neighborhood websites, including the popular site ClarkCountyLive.com, is pleased to announce that Trina Latshaw has joined the company as Sr. Account Manager/Digital Marketing.

Trina brings a solid background in helping local business, a strong desire to further develop neighborhood ties and an unwavering passion for local. She has a long-term commitment to our community, our people and our businesses.

“We’re really excited to have Trina on board,” said Mitch Canton, Director/Digital Marketing at Live! Local Media. “As a Vancouver native, she lives and breathes local and is super passionate about our business community. She ‘gets’ local small business, so it’s really a great fit for what we do for local businesses here in the community.”

“I can’t wait,” said Latshaw of her new position. “Coming from a small business background, I know it can be tough out there. I really want to help small and local businesses succeed. I know we can do it. This role gives me that chance.”

In her new role, Trina will work with local businesses to strengthen their brand in the marketplace, specifically focusing on helping local businesses navigate new technologies and the digital stream.  Live! Local Media’s ‘3D’ Internet marketing platform – from Daily Deals to Display to the Digital Directory – is a critical piece for a local business to level the playing field and create a successful long-term internet strategy. Trina will help local companies use these tools to grow their business.

Read more…Trina Latshaw Joins Live! Local Media

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