Clark County Neighbors: The Community Share Fair will be Sunday September 14, 2008 from 1:30 to 4:30 at Clark Public Utilities, 8600 NE 117th Ave (Orchards Service Center). The Share Fair gives residents a chance to donate unneeded items, learn about Clark County charities and receive receipts for tax-deductible donations. Participating charities can use appliances, baby supplies, bedding, linens, books, cell phones, clothes, eyeglasses, computers, canned food, furniture, musical instruments, personal items (diapers, toiletries), sports equipment, school supplies, tools and toys.
The fair will also include recycling stations for electronic items, athletic shoes and block foam. Last year more than 150 participants donated literally “tons” of items to help neighbors in need. Visit http://www.CommunityShareFair.org , or call Clark County Solid Waste and Recycling at (360) 397-6118 ext. 4352 or Vancouver Solid Waste at (360) 696-8186.
Hazel Dell Neighbors: The Boys and Girls Club 2008 School Year Program begins September 15th. Returning member enrollment begins September 2, and new member orientation begins September 8th. The Boys and Girls Club provides a fun, safe, and constructive environment for kids ages 6-18. Go to their website, http://www.mybgc.org/index.asp , to find more information on all this club has to offer.
Salmon Creek Neighbors: “Awesome After School Enrichment”. Salmon Creek School and the YMCA are extending their after school enrichment programs. There are still after school enrichment classes running until 4:30, but now there is also the option of staying until 6 pm. Go to http://www.ymca-clarkcounty.org/afterschool.html for more information.
Felida: The Clark County YMCA is offering an extended after school program at Felida Elementary School. They will have supervised activities at the school until 6 pm. Check out http://www.ymca-clarkcounty.org/afterschool.html for participating schools.
Vancouver USA: The 37th Annual Vancouver Sausage Fest is almost here! September 5-7, 2008. Bingo is back and new this year is a 5K Run/Walk. Tons of fun, food and entertainment! Go to http://www.stjoevanschool.org/sausagefest.htm for the Entertainment Schedule and more!
Ridgefield: It’s not too late to enjoy a night out at The Amphitheater at Clark County, and September weather is usually perfect for hanging out on the lawn (I make no guarantees, though!). The Counting Crows and Maroon 5 with special guest Augustana on September 20. Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick on September 21. Info at www.amphitheateratclarkcounty.com
Vancouver USA: Back to school isn’t just for the kids anymore. The Happy Hoppers start square dancing lessons again on September 8. They will also be collecting school supplies at their September 6 and September 20 dances to be donated to Sara J. Anderson School. For more information about the Happy Hoppers check out their website www.happy-hoppers.com and “…bow to your partner…”
Vancouver USA: It’s time for the 11th Annual Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival, “…one of the most important jazz festivals on the west coast…” August 22-24, 2008 at Esther Short Park. 10 Local Restaurants, 15 Bands, 50 Artists, 250 Wines. Visit www.vancouverwinejazz.com for more info.
Vancouver USA: It’s getting pretty close to that time of year again. Yep, the time for Back to School Socials. Not everyone is serving up ice cream, but to check for your Vancouver School District elementary school’s social day, go to http://www.vansd.org/NewsPub/backtoschoolsocials08.htm, and bring an extra tissue to dry the kids’ tears.
Vancouver USA: For up to the minute information on the Olympics go to www.NBCOlympics.com. Did you know the Skyview and Hockinson Bands will be playing there?!
Vancouver USA: To shop for locally grown and locally crafted items shop the Vancouver Farmer’s Market on the corner of 8th Street and Esther Street in downtown, www.vancouverfarmersmarket.com.
Vancouver USA: Don’t flush old prescriptions, medicines, or vitamins down the toilet or throw in the trash. You can turn them in free of charge to be disposed of properly at any Safeway Store or the Fred Meyer Store in Salmon Creek at 800 NE Tenney Rd.
