around town: Felida Easter Egg Hunt 2012 - Mark your calendars! - 04/04/12 05:39 PM
It is that time again. The Felida Neighborhood Association is gearing up the the Annual Felida Knolls Easter Egg Hunt.Time: Saturday April 7, 10:00am
Where: Sgt. Brad Crawford ParkThe event is always fun for the entire family. If you are bringing the kids, be sure to drop off a dozen filled plastic eggs per child to Jill and Jay Fancher - 4715 NW 129th St. by Friday night.See you there!
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around town: New Library Downtown Vancouver WA - TOP 10 CHILDREN'S LIBRARY BY LIVABILITY.COM - 03/29/12 11:29 AM
Vancouver Washington residents are excited to hear that the Vancouver Community Library has been named one of the Top 10 Children’s Libraries by Livability.com, a national website that highlights more than 500 of America’s best places to live.The editors at Livability looked at 500 different communities across the country in a search for the best libraries for kids. The children's libraries they chose not only look amazing, but they offer a variety of programs to get kids excited about reading, learning and exploring. Vancouver Community Library boasts a children's area that is a sensory treat. The five-story Vancouver Community library features a 12,000-square-foot … (0 comments)
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around town: Felida Park 4th of July Children's Parade 2011 - 07/01/11 11:03 AM
Felida Park 4th of July Children's Parade
Its that time again. The firework stands have been springing up throughout the city and distant booms and explosive cracks have been shattering the night silence. The 4th of July is just a few days away and a local favorite, the Felida Park 4th of July Parade, is getting ready to launch!Everybody loves a parade but the Felida Park 4th of July Children's Parade is different. Everyone is invited to participate! Decorate your bike or skateboard and dress in your favorite red, white, and blue. The route for the parade is a short … (3 comments)
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around town: Second Chance Sails - A fun new company uses recycled sails - 03/19/11 12:01 PM
If the art of sailing isn't green enough already and since I am lounging around this morning Daydreaming about Vancouver Lake Sailing Club, I thought that I would share this clever new company with you.Second Chance Sails (www.secondchancesails.com) is a fun and creative new company that gives new life to old sails rather than hauling them to the landfills. Partners Becky Burton and Sue Anderson recycle the old sails into cool totes, wine bags, and other neat products. Be sure to check out the "Three Sheets" tote - it is awesome! Their products make perfect gifts for any sailor in … (3 comments)
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around town: Daydreaming about Vancouver Lake Sailing Club - 03/19/11 11:38 AM
I woke up this morning to a little bit of sunshine and the monthly newsletter from the Vancouver Lake Sailing Club. (www.vlsc.org/) This was a welcome change to our recent rainy weather and I never need an excuse to daydream about sunny sailing adventures!This is only our second year members of the Vancouver Lake Sailing Club and the club and its members have already become part of our fondest memories. The group keeps a very active calendar (Sailing and social!) from the spring through fall with several events each week. Our favorite events are club racing events, the Sunday socials, … (0 comments)
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around town: Green Drinks Vancouver WA - March Newsletter - 03/04/11 10:33 AM
Green Drinks Vancouver WA - March NewsletterIts that time again! Time to here from my friends Laura and Terra of Green Drinks Vancouver Washington. The following is their monthly newsletter talking about fun green events for the month of March. Feel free to pass it along to anyone who you think may be interested.Happy March Everyone,
First of all, we'd like to thank all of you who helped us celebrate our 3rd year anniversary last month. A good time was had by all. A special thanks to our raffle prize donaters, and our speakers, Mayor Tim Leavitt and Commissioner Steve … (0 comments)
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around town: Half time Tavern ~ Vancouver Washington - 02/15/11 10:45 PM
I drive past this place all the time and it really struck me as the typical bar-fly hang out. No windows and reeks of beer, right? Wrong!I was really surprised by the service and... (Go here for the full review O Half Time Tavern)
When you choose Elite Realty NW to handle your Vancouver Washington real estate transactionss, you choose a team of realtors® who care about you and your family. Buying and selling Homes is always more enjoyable when you work with professionals who will listen to your needs and who will work together with you to achieve your objective. We are … (3 comments)
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around town: Confluence Winery in Ridgefield WA - 02/14/11 06:22 PM
Confluence Winery Ridgefiled WA
Welcome to my favorite Washington State winery. Not only are the wines that they make on the high side of excellent but they are also just 10 minutes away from my house!This local winery is doing everything right. Their wines are creative and cool, they have a club membership that is awesome, and they host several wine tasting sessions a week. I think they are open daily in the summer.Membership is free and... (Read the rest here!)
When you choose Elite Realty NW to handle your Vancouver Washington real estate transactionss, you choose a team of realtors® … (3 comments)
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around town: Vancouver Washington Encourages Women To Tap Into Their Inner Stripper! Pole 4 Fun - 01/06/11 11:36 AM
It appears that the ladies of Vancouver Washington will be healthier, more confident and sexier in the upcoming months!Pole 4 Fun (www.pole4fun.com) has recently put their sign in the window of a vacant downtown retail space and has started construction of Vancouver's first pole dancing fitness club and lingerie store.I think that Miss Linda, Pole 4 Fun's owner says it best:Where else can you workout in a private and safe environment and do it in a Skirt and Hot shoes if you want?~ Miss LindaPole 4 Fun plans to open the doors later this month with grand opening membership specials. … (2 comments)
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around town: Neighbors Market in Downtown Vancouver Wa. - Its like having your own private farmers market 7 days a week! - 12/14/10 03:54 PM
Neighbors Market in Downtown Vancouver Wa.Are you tired of having to wait until the weekend to buy your fresh, organic, locally grown groceries? Farmers markets are great but what do people do when they want local organic vegetables for Wednesday night's dinner party?Well Lynn Krogsing asked the same question and decided to provide a solution. She leased the small shop at 1707 Main Street in Vancouver Washington, and opened Neighbors Market.Neighbors Market in Vancouver Washington is like having your own farmers market available to you 7 days a week. The small market stocks goods from local vendors and farmers and … (3 comments)
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around town: Portland Oregon - 5th Most Tattooed City in America - 08/19/10 05:54 PM
This is a congratulations message to all of my inked up friends across the river in Portland. Not only are you the greenest city in America, but now you have most of the other colors as well. MSNBC just did a report on The 10 Most Tattooed Cities in America and Portland placed a solid 5th! Of course, as Realtors, it is our job to turn any little tidbit of news in the a selling point and this is no different. I would love to hear how some of the more creative thinkers in the crowd would write a listing for … (1 comments)
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around town: Felida Knolls Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Vancouver Washington - 03/31/10 03:44 PM
Felida Knolls Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Vancouver WashingtonResidents of the Felida area know that there are two local highlites of every year in the neighborhood, The 4th of July Parade at Felida Park and the Felida Knolls Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Sgt. Brad Crawford Park. Easter is almost here and that means that families in Felida are getting ready to the easter egg hunt! It is a casual affair with lots of goodies for the kids. The festivities will start at 9:00 a.m. on April 3rd at Sgt. Brad Crawford Park. Located at the intersection of NW … (0 comments)
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around town: MLK's Birthday. What Did You Do? - 01/18/10 09:54 PM
MLK's Birthday. What Did You Do?For most, today was a day off. An Extra day of vacation. A day to relax. For a few, today was a day of service. A day to help. A day to make a difference.Early this morning, a group of 300 , or so, people met at the Luepke Center in Vancouver Washington to volunteer their services for the surrounding community. We were all excited to be assigned to a project somewhere in Downtown Vancouver. I already knew what my assignment would be, as I was recruited from a previous project that I did for … (0 comments)
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around town: Green Drinks in Vancouver Washington Takes The Month Off - 12/11/09 09:28 PM
Green Drinks in Vancouver Washington Takes The Month Off
Since I know that many of you count on this blog to inform you of the happenings with Vancouver Chapter of Green Drinks, I thought that I would post the email from Laura Sauermilch for all to see. Be sure to read to the end to for a little help with your New Year's resolutions!
Hello everyone, We've decided to take the month off. Please have a fantastic time with your friends and family this holiday season. Keep the environment in mind as you are celebrating this year. Try … (2 comments)
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around town: Networking Can Be Fun. Networking With Guns is FUNNER! Vancouver WA Real Estate - 11/23/09 03:52 PM
Networking Can Be Fun. Networking With Guns is FUNNER!The Clark County Building Industry Association held their annual turkey shoot this past Saturday. For those of you who are wondering, No, they don't actually shoot turkeys! It is a trap shoot and the winners usually get turkeys as prizes.This year, Janice and I sponsored the event by donating a few turkeys and I supported the event by scraping the rust off of my shotgun and signing up to shoot. It was a great event and I had to opportunity to meet a few more local builders in the area and to … (3 comments)
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around town: Green Drinks November Events - 11/06/09 05:15 PM
Green Drinks November EventsHere is the latest event list from my firend, Laura Sauermilch, at Green Drinks:
Greetings all,
We had such a fantastic time at Friday's party. We wanted to quickly say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this tremendous party possible! We're breaking our 2 email rule this month to bring you this special email about some great November events! (Including a couple this weekend)
November's Green Drinks 5 minute spiel will feature Ryan Ojerio from the Washington Trails Association (WTA.) The WTA promotes hiking and trails through advocacy, education and volunteer trail maintenance. As WTA's … (0 comments)
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around town: Roots Restaurant and Bar in Vancouver, WA - 6th Anniversary Celebration! - 10/30/09 10:06 PM
Roots Restaurant and Bar in Vancouver, WA - 6th Anniversary Celebration!This is a quick message from my friends at Roots Restaurant in Vancouver WA. Janice and I enjoy this place on a regular basis and recommend that you check it out. The bar is one of the best in Vancouver, WA! If you aren't sure what you should order, try a Sterling Manhattan. One of my favorites!Jenny sent me a message that reads:Hello - I thought your readers would be very interested that Roots Restaurant and Bar in Vancouver, WA is celebrating their 6th anniversary by giving back to the community … (0 comments)
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around town: Golf Courses in Clark County Washington - 10/12/09 11:55 AM
Golf Courses in Clark County WashingtonFor you golfers who are thinking about moving to the Vancouver area, you will be surprised by our beautiful courses. Washington's green and natural beauty make the perfect landscape for for gorgeous golf courses. Here is a list of Golf Courses in Clark County Washington.The Cedars Golf Club15001 NE 181St StBrush Prairie, WA 98606Phone: (360)687-4233Green Fees - $20 - $49Type - PublicSeason - All YearClub Green Meadows7703 NE 72nd AveVancouver, WA 98661Phone: (360)256-1510Green Fees - $20 - $49Type - PrivateSeason - All YearFairway Village Golf Course15509 SE Fernwood DrVancouver, WA 98683Phone: (360)254-9325Green Fees - $20 or less
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around town: Things To Do in Clark County WA- October 2009 - 10/08/09 03:32 PM
Things To Do in Clark County WA- October 2009
If you find yourself out and enjoying our fall weather this month, here are a few things to do in Clark County, Washington.
Chestnut FestivalOctober 10th 12 PM - 5 PMAllen Creek Farms29112 NW 41st Ave. Ridgefield WAwww.chestnutsonline.comBirdfest & Bluegrass FestivalOctober 10 + 11thRidgefield National Wildlife Refugehttp://www.ridgefieldfriends.orgHeadless Horseman TrainOctober 24 + 25thChelatchie Prairie RailroadNE Railroad Ave. Yacolthttp://www.bycx.comVancouver Symphony Orchestra ConcertOctober 24 + 25thSkyview High School Concert Hall1300 NW 139th St. Vancouver WAhttp://www.vancouversymphony.orgApple Cider PressingOctober 31st 9AM - 4PMCedar Creek Grist Mill43907 NE Grist Mill Road Woodland WAhttp://www.cedarcreekgristmill.com
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around town: Urban Farm School - A New Green Solution For Vancouver Washington - 10/05/09 09:55 PM
Urban Farm School - A New Green Solution For Vancouver WashingtonI had the pleasure of meeting the owner of Urban Farm School, Kendra Pearce, at last month's Vancouver Green Drinks meeting.Urban Farm School is an awesome idea and Kendra has been doing a great job educating Vancouver WA residents in the areas of gardening and home canning. The list of topics that they cover is staggering. Have you always wanted to can your own preserves but didn't know where to start? Call Urban Farm School. They can put together a class right in your own home!Want to know how to … (2 comments)
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