Vancouver USA: Lincoln’s Birthday Party Join the City of Vancouver in celebrating the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday. This event will be Feb. 21 from 1-4 p.m., at the Pearson Air Museum, is free and open to the public. There will be games, crafts, birthday cake and more. Call 258-3289 or click City of Vancouver or Pearson Air Museum for more information.
February 2, 2009
December 18, 2008
It’s Showtime
Salmon Creek: It’s Showtime at Three Creeks Library, Dec 20 at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to pull up a chair and and enjoy a movie about a waste collecting robot who ends up on a space adventure. Hmmm, wonder what movie that could be? Call 360-571-9696 for more information.
Christmas Light Displays
Clark County: Christmas Light Displays Clark County has quite a few neighbors that put on a huge Christmas light display at their homes. Now that the price of gas has fallen, it’s time to check them out. The Columbian has a list of homes and really cool way to map your excursion.
Teen Games Night
Salmon Creek: Teen Games Night at Three Creeks Library. Dance Dance Revolution, Rock Band, Wii games, and refreshments. Dec 19 from 7-9 pm, ages 12-19. Call 360-571-9696 or click here for more information.
December 10, 2008
Give a Green Gift
Salmon Creek: Give a Green Gift Three Creeks Library will be hosting a Green Cleaning Workshop on Dec 11 from 6:30-8:30. Learn how to make your own cleaning supplies with every-day, non-toxic ingredients. The workshop is free. You may also pre-purchase a Green Cleaning Kit for $15. Click here for more information.
Earth Friendly Gifts and Wrapping
Vancouver USA: Earth Friendly Gift and Wrapping Come to December’s Second Saturday Event at the Water Center Dec. 13 from 1-3. Make beads and boxes from last year’s calendars, make a picture frame (they will even take and print your picture to go in it) and more. This event is not only fun, it’s FREE!
Check Your Blood Pressure
Clark County: Check Your Blood Pressure Need a blood pressure check (and not just because the in-laws are coming)? Stop by your local Fire Station any time and they will welcome you in and check your blood pressure for free. “Stopping by your local fire station provides a consistent, calibrated means of getting blood pressure readings on a regular basis.” Click here for more information.
November 26, 2008
Free Thanksgiving Dinners
Clark County: Free Thanksgiving Dinners A special “Thanks” to all those who donate their time, talent, and treasure to provide food and companionship to those in need. The Share House, Camas Assembly of God, Eagles Lodge, Salvation Army, and The Knights of Columbus. And especially Battle Ground City Grill and Chronis Restaurant, who are opening their restaurants and hearts to provide a free Thanksgiving meal to those in need. Click here for “Free Thanksgiving dinners fill needs beyond nourishment”, from the Columbian.
November 2, 2008
Family Bingo Night & Book Fair
Salmon Creek: Family Bingo Night & Book Fair: Salmon Creek Community Elementary is having a Family Bingo Night & Book Fair Tuesday Nov 4. 6:30-8:00 pm. Bingo, fun and prizes as well as Garlic Jim’s Pizza, and LOTS OF BOOKS!
October 20, 2008
Rain Barrels
Ridgefield: Rain Barrels: At this free Saturday community workshop, Watershed Stewards instruct participants on how to put together a rain barrel. Take one home and immediately start using it in your gardens. Please pre-register by calling: 360-397-6060 x 0 for this popular workshop. Held at 11104 NE 149th St. Brush Prairie, WA in the CASEE Bldg C 100 Rm 202/205
September 9, 2008
Look Good…Feel Better
Salmon Creek Neighbors: Look Good…Feel Better. Free, non-medical program is designed to help women dealing with radiation and chemotherapy. Attend a two-hour group makeover session taught by a certified beauty professional and receive free make-up, wigs, scarves and hats. Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital, October 15, 10 am-Noon. Call (800) 227-2345 to register.
September 4, 2008
Clark County Fall Garden Show
Clark County Neighbors: Clark County Fall Garden Show and Plant Sale September 13 and 14, 2008 at CASEE ( Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education) in Brush Prairie. Admission and parking are free. Visit their website at http://tinyurl.com/6dgyga
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FREE Gardener’s Excursion
Clark County Neighbors: Ideas! Helpful hints! Hands-on demonstrations! Design experts! New plants! Discounts! Display gardens! Inspiration! And so much more awaits you and your friends and family during the 2008 Le Tour des Plants, September 13-21, 2008, and its FREE! Visit http://www.letourdesplants.com/ for more information.
August 12, 2008
Free Sports Physicals
Vancouver USA: For all those kids needing physicals to play school sports, there are FREE sports physicals being offered August 14, 15 and 18. Go to http://alki.vansd.org/files/Free_Physicals.pdf for more information.
August 4, 2008
Vancouver Farmer’s Market
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.
July 21, 2008
Free Movies
Vancouver USA: Free Movies at Regal Cinemas! Every Tuesday and Wednesday through August 21 Regal Cinemas- 9010 NE Hwy 99- will be having free movies! All movies start at 10 am.
7/22 Charlotte’s Web
7/24 Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
7/29 Wallace and Gromit
7/31 Surf’s Up
