Vancouver USA: Get ready for GreenFest, Vancouver’s free community sustainability festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 12, along the Columbia River at Marine Park and the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way. Start the day at 9:30 with the Mayor’s Bike Ride, then enjoy free workshops, activities, exhibits, displays, vendors, food, music and lively fun, designed to engage the entire family in healthy and smart day-to-day sustainable practices. www.cityofvancouver.us/conference/greenfest.htm .
July 8, 2008
Lawn Mower Races
Clark County: Lawn Mower Races? Carnival, crafts, food, beer garden and more at Amboy Territorial Days Celebration 2008 July 11-13 www.territorialdays.com.
Clark County Fair
Clark County: Now that the 4th of July and all the fireworks are over (although somebody forgot to tell my neighbor), it is time to start thinking about one of the other events Clark County is famous for,,,the Clark County Fair! Check out their website http://www.clarkcofair.com/, I swear they must have “smell-o-vision” because I can already smell the Elephant Ears! And cotton candy, corndogs…
Plant A Memory
Vancouver USA: Vancouver residents wishing to plant a tree in honor or memory of a special person or event may participate in the Witness Tree program. Amos and Esther Short established Vancouver’s first Witness Tree, a cottonwood on Main Street. You too can be part of cataloged history. Call (360) 619-1108.
Klineline Bridge
Salmon Creek: OMG, is the Klineline Bridge ever going to re-open? Yes, it should be in place and open this fall. For more information and some cool construction pictures check out www.clark.wa.gov/klineline.
NSCNA Meeting
Salmon Creek: Yes, it’s coming up on that time again. The North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association (NSCNA) is meeting July 22, 2008 at Three Creeks Library at 7 pm. Hope to see you there.
Vacation Bible School
Vancouver USA: Vacation Bible School is also going on this week (July 7-11) at St. Joseph’s. It runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and is designed for pre-K through sixth grade… Have Fun!
New Man in Town
Vancouver USA: St. Joseph’s Church (you know, the Sausage Fest Church, www.stjoevan.org) has a new Priest, (three to be exact). Welcome Father Gary Lazzeroni, Father Jose Chavenia, Jr., and Father Emmanuel Iweh. And don’t forget The 37th Annual Vancouver Sausage Fest is September 5,6, and 7.
Recycling Again
Felida: Did you also know that West Van Materials (http://recyclingA-Z.clark.wa.gov) also takes paint? If you bring it, they will take it… Just don’t put it in your garbage can.
