Hamburglar Coming to Hazel Dell
January 27, 2012 by Mitch Canton
Filed under Activities, Events, Featured, Hazel Dell, Local Business, Main, School
Sarah J Anderson McTeacher Night.
Come see your McTeacher McWorking at McDonalds!
On Monday, January 30, 2012 between 5 pm and 7 pm, many teachers from Sarah J Anderson Elementary School will be pulling double duty; going from their class room to the dining room at the Stockford Village McDonald’s (710 NE 78th Circle) to help raise funds for the school.
Plus, my all-time favorite McD’s character, Hamburglar, will be on hand, so keep a close watch on those burgers. Join family, friends, and yes, teachers, for what figures to … [Continue reading...]
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 33rd Season
A Bold New Beginning.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the largest performing arts organization in Southwest Washington, is now in its 33rd season offering Classical Concerts and Special Events through Spring 2012.
It’s a “Bold New Beginning” for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra this year. Still providing world-renowned classical music and promoting young artists, this year they will also offer a Chamber Music Series and Music Alive!
“For the first time ever, we are excited to launch Music Alive!, a performance collaborative for Southwest Washington. This new initiative will elevate the arts and music through key partnerships with organizations such … [Continue reading...]
Clark County School Closures and Delays
January 16, 2012 by Melanie
Filed under Events, Hazel Dell, Live, Main, Neighborhoods, Popular, School
Is My School Closed?
Updated 1/16/2012: Will it snow in Clark County? And, if it does, many residents, both young and not so young, wanna know, “Is school going to be closed or delayed?”
“The decision to close schools or delay opening them is not taken lightly. The priority is always the safety of students and staff.” Transportation crews begin driving routes as early as 3 am on days of inclement weather; and that information, along with advice from a meteorologist are all taken into consideration for delays or closures. … [Continue reading...]
Clark County Skills Center Drive to Succeed
January 11, 2012 by Melanie
Filed under Events, Live, Local Business, Main
The Race is On.
The Clark County Skills Center Automotive Technology Class is in the running to win $25,000 towards a shop overhaul; they’ve already done all the work, you just need to “LIKE” it. Voting opened today (January 11, 2012) and ends Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 11 am.
Here’s how we (and that includes you) can help: Log in to Facebook, go to the UTI Foundation Facebook page and “Like” it, click the “Auto Shop Video” tab on the left, then “VOTE” for the “CCSC Auto Submission”. Voting … [Continue reading...]
Riverview Annual Food Drive Looking to Finish Strong
You’d think once you tipped the scale at 428,000 pounds, you might look to lose some weight.
Not so with Vancouver’s local bank, Riverview Community Bank. 
As part of their recent Annual Food Drive, Riverview has already generated the equivalent of 428,000 pounds of food in donations and cash from their employees, clients, friends and media partners. The effort supports local food banks, and it just one way that Riverview gives back in our community.
But they’re not done yet. Riverview is taking food and donations at all locations … [Continue reading...]
Clark County Young Champions
Student Athlete Heart Screenings.
Our young athletes have got heart, and the Quinn Driscoll Foundation along with PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center want to be sure it keeps beating strong! On Saturday, February 25, 2012 Southwest’s Heart and Vascular Center and the Quinn Driscoll Foundation are offering Young Champions Heart Screenings.
“Young Champions is a program providing advanced heart screenings for student athletes in Clark County, sponsored by PeaceHealth Southwest’s Heart and Vascular Center and the Quinn Driscoll Foundation.
The Quinn Driscoll Foundation is named for 13-year-old Quinn … [Continue reading...]
Student Chest Drive
November 9, 2011 by Melanie
Filed under Events, Hazel Dell, Main, School
A Tradition of Giving.
All children deserve a good education, yet many of them face obstacles beyond their control that limit their ability to learn and succeed. Children cannot be successful in school if they’re sick, hungry or worried about other basic needs.
The Student Chest Drive is a fundraising event the students do every year, and is going on between November 7-18, 2011. Encourage your child to bring in some extra change to help bring about positive change in another students life. Gifts of any size are welcome.
The … [Continue reading...]
Ready for the Coolest Sport in Vancouver?
November 8, 2011 by Melanie
Filed under Activities, Events, Live, Local Business, Main
Vancouver Victory Home Opener at Mountain View Ice Arena.
Saturday night is a great time to chill out with friends, and watching the season home opener of the Vancouver Victory Hockey Club is a great way to do it! This Saturday, November 12, 2011 the Vancouver Victory will take on the Yellowstone Quake at Mountain View Ice Arena (14313 SE Mill Plain) at 7:00 pm.
If you haven’t been to a hockey game before, it is a fast paced, full contact sport. While the point of the game is to … [Continue reading...]
NW Harvest Dinner
Clark County Skills Center Culinary Arts Program.
Celebrating the Pacific Northwest’s Bounty is the theme for the NW Harvest Dinner presented by the Clark County Skills Center Restaurant Management/Culinary Arts Program taking place on Friday, November 4, 2011; and YOU are invited!
Dinner will begin at 6:30 pm at Touch of Class (Clark County Skills Center, 12200 NE 28th st, Vancouver) and will include freshly baked breads, mixed greens with cranberries and bleu cheese dressing, Chef Andrew’s roasted butternut squash soup, roasted chicken with granny apple stuffing, yellow yukon smashed … [Continue reading...]
Clark County Holiday Bazaars 2011
October 28, 2011 by Melanie
Filed under Activities, Events, Live, Local Business, Main
Support Your Local Communities.
Clark County has many talented artists, crafters, photographers and cooks; and many of them are showcasing their talents and treasures at local Holiday Bazaars. We’ve put together a list of some local bazaars and unique shopping opportunities around Clark County and also included them on our Calendar page for ease in finding one that is convenient for you. Update: Please note that not all of the events are free admission. We have complied the information to the best of our ability, but some events may have … [Continue reading...]