Fort Vancouver Campfires and Candlelight

A Trip Back in Time.

Enjoy living history at the annual Fort Vancouver Campfire and Candlelight event on September 8, 2012 from 4 pm to 10 pm. A full schedule of events are planned, with free admission to both Pearson Air Museum and Fort Vancouver.

“Campfires and Candlelight is Fort Vancouver’s largest costumed re-enactment, only possible with the help of more than 150 costumed interpreters from the park’s volunteer team, the park’s youth volunteer team, and multiple community partners. This year, the event includes signature components like cannon firings, Oregon Trail families, and blacksmiths, bakers, and carpenters hard at work, in addition to an extensive Timeline of History to showcase military history at Vancouver Barracks over time.

Campfires and Candlelight begins at Pearson Air Museum, which focuses on pre-World War II aircraft and features a dramatic lighting scheme to complement the candlelight ambience at the fort.

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Art, Women and Wine

Enjoy Camas First Friday.

Enjoy an evening out in historic Downtown Camas on September 7, 2012 for the First Friday Art Walk; Art, Women and Wine.

The art walk begins at 5pm at Elida Art Studio at 421 NE Cedar in Downtown Camas where you can pick up a walking map for the Art Walk and a ballot to vote for your favorite artwork for the “people’s choice award.”

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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.

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Clark County High School Football

More Than a Game.

Clark County High School Football…it’s the rivalries, the bands, the cheerleaders, local heroes and past legends, fans and fanatics; and the season starts NOW!

The Clark County High School Football Season 2012 kicks off this year on Thursday, August 30, 2012 and runs until Friday, October 26, 2012. While you can’t catch ’em all, here’s the schedule for the 2012 Greater St. Helens League Football Games (that’s us!). For more local high school football updates, visit 360Preps. Who are you cheering for?

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Clark County Parade of Homes 2012

Three Tours in One.

The 35th Annual Clark County Parade of Homes will take place this year September 7-23, 2012 and will include the NW Natural Parade of Homes in in the gorgeous Evergreen Pointe development in Vancouver overlooking the Columbia River, as well as the Open House Tour and the Remodeled Homes Tour throughout Vancouver/Clark County.

The NW Natural Parade of Homes is produced by the Building Industry Association of Clark County, and has become a summer tradition for families, couples and everyone looking to find innovative ideas for building, remodeling, landscaping, decorating or buying a new home. The event will showcase four homes highlighting the best in custom design, luxury, energy efficiency and creative use of space. Homes will range between 3,000 and 6,500 square feet and be furnished and fully decorated.

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Battle Ground Yellow Ribbon Event

Eat, Drink and Shop on August 28, 2012.

Make a day of shopping and dining in Battle Ground on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 and you’ll be helping support a memorial to honor local veterans.

Participating businesses in Battle Ground, identified by adorning a yellow ribbon, will donate a portion of their day’s proceeds to the Battle Ground Veterans Memorial Fund. With your help, we can send a powerful message to our local veterans that we recognize and appreciate their sacrifices for our country and our freedom.

“The planned Veteran’s Memorial, located in Battle Ground’s Kiwanis Park, will honor local veterans who have died in service to our country. This special place of honor will provide the community an area for private reflection as well as a gathering place for events honoring the fallen. The memorial will include the names of fallen veterans from the Civil War through our most recent wars and conflicts and embodies elements dedicated to the United States Army, Navy Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. The funding of the Veteran’s Memorial is solely dependent on public donations and contributions of in-kind services and materials.” ~City of Battle Ground

Endorsed by The City of Battle Ground, Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce, The American Legion, Rotary Club of Battle Ground, Rotary Club of Lewis River, Kiwanis Club, Parks Foundation of Clark County, local Businesses Participating to date:

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5 Restaurants 1 Reservation Culinary Adventure

5restaurants1reservation 1 Enjoy a Culinary Adventure with 5 Restaurants 1 Reservation

Benefiting the Hough Foundation.

Enjoy a fabulous five course dinner presented by five premier Vancouver restaurants and five hand picked vintners at the “5 Restaurants, 1 Reservation” culinary adventure at the Vancouver Hilton on Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

Entertainment will include a silent auction, wine wheel, “Super Raffle” (two airline tickets to almost anywhere, with a maximum of 200 raffle tickets sold) and live musical performance by a former Hough student whose life has been forever enhanced by her participation in Hough Foundation after school enrichment programs.

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Clark County Kids Headed Back to School

Fears, Tears or Cheers…It’s Here.

Seems as my kids get older, our summers get shorter. I received our school district calendar in the mail and started marking all the big dates on the calendar…and…WOW…the first day of school is almost here!

There’s lots of advice on getting ready for the first day of school, and apply to kindergartners as well as seniors: get plenty of rest, eat healthy, get school supplies, compare teachers/schedules with friends, and be sure to check out the back to school events your school has planned!

Clark County School District: First Day of School 2012-2013

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Pearson Air Museum Open Cockpit Day

Kids Take Flight in Vancouver.

The annual Open Cockpit Day at the Pearson Air Museum (1115 East 5th Street, Vancouver) will be Saturday, August 25, 2012 between 9 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. Check out the new Flight Simulator Lab and try your hand at landing a plane on Pearson Field!

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CRESA Getting Prepared for Some Fun

Annual Open House.

Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? Makes sense, seeing as one of the dates in September is 9-1-1. This is also the month when Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) invites the community to their Annual Open House; taking place this year on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 11 am to 2pm at 710 W 13th Street, Downtown Vancouver.

There are lots of activities planned throughout the day, including a coloring station, face painting, creative button making, exploring homeland-security and emergency vehicles, meeting firefighters, police officers, search and rescue dogs and horses, as well as refreshments donated by local businesses.

The public will have the unique opportunity to tour the 9-1-1 center and see dispatchers in action taking emergency calls.  Sneak a peek inside the workings of the Emergency Operations Center.  Visit with local citizen emergency groups and find out how you can volunteer. Parents can also pick up free Child ID Kits.

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Watershed Stewards Volunteer Training

Because We All Live Downstream.

Learn what you can do to maintain healthy watersheds for your community, fish and wildlife and future generations. The Stream Stewards Program is free of charge for Clark County residents, and offers hands-on, professional level workshops. Classes will be on Thursdays September 6 through November 8, 2012 from 6:30-9:00 pm at the Clark County Operations Conference Center – 4700 NE 78th Street (St. Johns and 78th Street), Vancouver.

Offered by WSU Clark County Extension in partnership with Clark County Environmental Services, Watershed Steward training uses community experts and environmental professionals to teach the basics of ecology, hydrology, stream restoration, and the importance of native plants and fish.

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Vancouver Sausage Festival 2012

The Wurst Fun of Summer.

Is it Fest yet? The Vancouver Sausage Festival, deemed the “last blowout of summer fun”, will be the weekend after Labor Day (as always) September 7-9, 2012 on the St. Joseph School and Parish grounds (6500 Highland Drive, Vancouver, WA).

This summer tradition (41 years now!) kicks off Friday night with all the best Fest fun: carnival rides and games, 5K Fun Run (Saturday morning), Bingo, many handicraft booths, a variety of live music and entertainment on the Main stage (including 5 Guys Named Moe, Radical Revolution, dance performances,  Hula Hoop contest, and the Grand Finale of the Southwest Washington’s Got Talent contest!) beer and wine in the Fest Garden, and food, food, and more food! Sausage served every way you can think of, corn on the cob, grilled chicken, burgers, elephant ears, and the best home-baked sweets you can imagine! 

The Vancouver Sausage Fest is again partnering with the Vancouver Fire Department to support their annual Christmas Food Drive, so please donate a non-perishable food item when you come. General admission is $2 or $1 with a food donation. 

Discounted advance admission and carnival ride ticket sales are going on now! Get 5 admission bracelets, good for all three days, for just $7, and save 50% on ride tickets. You can also buy discounted Vancouver Sausage Fest tickets at the following merchants: Hi School Hardware (2515 Main Street), Patrick’s Hawaiian Cafe (316 SE 123rd Ave), Sunrise Bagel (808 Harney), River Maiden Coffee (602 N Divine), Dominoes (14415 SE Mill Plain and  1919 NE Andresen), Athlete’s Corner (2100 B SE 164th Avenue, Suite 102), Holy Redeemer (17010 NE 9th St), St Joseph School (6500 Highland Dr), St Joseph Parish Office (6600 Highland Dr), and Spanky’s (13503 SE Mill Plain).

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Vancouver Green Drinks Wants You to Change Your Clothes

Be Green. Save Some Green.

Are you sick of your old clothes? Do you sometimes wish you could just change your wardrobe with someone else? Are you concerned with the environmental effects of consuming clothing and other household goods? Do you need an excuse to do some summer cleaning and purge? Do you love free stuff? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’ve got just the event for you! Vancouver Green Drinks is putting on a community clothing swap in August, in place of their monthly networking event. They are partnering with the Habitat for Humanity Store to bring you this exciting opportunity to clean out your closets, get some lightly used clothing, and have some fun-all for free!

The Vancouver Green Drinks Community Clothing Swap will take place August 8, 2012, 5:30 pm at the Clark County Habitat for Humanity ReStore (5000 E Fourth Plain). The idea behind the community clothing swap is to get free clothing and other usable items; and get rid of good, usable stuff you no longer want or need. No money will change hands at this event! Unless, of course, you would like to make a donation to Habitat for Humanity, those will be gladly accepted!

Dig through your closet, drawers and storage, wash clothes you no longer love/wear/need and bring them to this clothing swap. Accepted items will include men’s, women’s and children’s clothing of all sizes, shoes, bags, accessories, household goods, electronics,  
media (music, movies, games). Please do not bring TV’s, microwaves, broken, ripped, stained, or unusable items.

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