Vancouver USA: Snow Makeup Days are snow fun! Jan 30 is now a school day for elementary and middle schools, and May 22 for all schools in the Vancouver School District.
January 6, 2009
Vancouver Girls Softball
Vancouver USA: Vancouver Girls Softball Association (VGSA) Registration for the Spring 2009 Season is coming up Jan 24, Feb 7 and 18. For more information, visit Vancouver Girls Softball Association site.
November 10, 2008
Walk & Knock
Clark County: Walk & Knock “It’s all about feeding the hungry.” On Dec. 6, volunteers will be collecting non-perishable foods for the annual Walk & Knock food drive. The Walk and Knock Food Drive encompasses the entire Clark County area. For more information on this charity, or how to volunteer, click here.
August 28, 2008
Community Share Fair
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.
August 25, 2008
Sausage Fest at St. Joseph’s
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!
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 8, 2008
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.
