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Scholarship recipient Megan Waugh, left, meets with Bob Knight, president of Clark College, in Scotland.

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Scottish student feels at home at Clark College

Scholarship recipient Megan Waugh, left, meets with Bob Knight, president of Clark College, in Scotland.

October 9, 2015, 6:31am Clark County Life

For most of us, Clark College is the place of higher learning just around the corner. For it's an entirely new corner of the world. Read story

Bluegrass music is on tap this weekend at Old Liberty Theater in Ridgefield.

Save the Date: Flock to Ridgefield for weekend of bluegrass and birds

Bluegrass music is on tap this weekend at Old Liberty Theater in Ridgefield.

October 3, 2015, 5:59am Clark County Life

Banjos and bird sounds will greet visitors to Ridgefield this weekend, as celebrates the fall migrations to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, 28908 N.W. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Refuge tours will be offered throughout the weekend, and the Birders' Marketplace will be full of exhibits and activities from 10 a.m. to… Read story

A  lunar eclipse is visible in Puget Sound in 2011.

Save the Date: Take a walk back in time with fashion promenade

A  lunar eclipse is visible in Puget Sound in 2011.

September 26, 2015, 5:35am Clark County Life

It's a historic fashion show during the from 1 to 3 p.m. today. Visitors are invited to see more than 100 years of style with living history interpreters wearing distinctive clothing of each decade from the 1840s to the 1940s from the park's Costume and Textile Department, while sharing details… Read story

Renowned violinist Anne Akiko Meyers will perform with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 3 and 4 at Skyview Concert Hall.

Save the Date: Heritage Day to celebrate history of Camas, Washougal

Renowned violinist Anne Akiko Meyers will perform with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 3 and 4 at Skyview Concert Hall.

September 19, 2015, 5:59am Clark County Life

Discover a little bit of local Camas and Washougal history with some ice cream during Heritage Day. Read story

Ridgefield resident Heidi Renee Mason’s first novel, “Investigating the Heart,” is out today from Solstice Publishing.

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Ridgefield woman’s first book surprises

Ridgefield resident Heidi Renee Mason’s first novel, “Investigating the Heart,” is out today from Solstice Publishing.

September 5, 2015, 6:00am Clark County Life

Heidi Renee Mason considers the publishing of her first book a case of being in the right place at the right time. What started as the Ridgefield resident's first attempt at a novel became "Investigating the Heart," released through Solstice Publishing on Friday. Read story

Concert series veteran, vocalist and saxophone player Patrick Lamb will appear at Bethany Vineyard &amp; Winery&iacute;s 12th annual Music in the Vines on Sunday, August 30.

Save the Date: Vintage items, family fest, music get the fun started

Concert series veteran, vocalist and saxophone player Patrick Lamb will appear at Bethany Vineyard &amp; Winery&iacute;s 12th annual Music in the Vines on Sunday, August 30.

August 29, 2015, 6:00am Life

Something old and something new awaits treasure collectors at the The seventh annual event runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, featuring more than 60 vintage, antique and upcycled vendors, along with local artists for an eclectic mix of items. Live music will accompany the fair taking place along Northeast… Read story

Concert series veteran, vocalist and saxophone player Patrick Lamb will appear at Bethany Vineyard

Save the Date: Vintage items, family fest, music get the fun started

Concert series veteran, vocalist and saxophone player Patrick Lamb will appear at Bethany Vineyard

August 28, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Something old and something new awaits treasure collectors at the Camas Vintage and Art Faire. The seventh annual event runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, featuring more than 60 vintage, antique and upcycled vendors, along with local artists for an eclectic mix of items. Live music will accompany the… Read story

Tim McGraw performs Sept.

Save the Date: Drink in jazz, wine, community luau

Tim McGraw performs Sept.

August 21, 2015, 5:00pm Life

• Soak up the sun and the rhythms of Latin jazz at the 18th annual Vancouver Jazz Festival from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Sunday. Today starts with music by the 204th U.S. Army Jazz Brass Band and the Seattle Jazz Singers, followed by Brazilian singer Claudia Villela,… Read story

Vancouver photographer Joyce Brekke and Portland writer Marie Deatherage created the book &quot;Pieces of Portland,&quot; exploring the city through words, quilts and 400 photographs.

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Vancouver woman helps bring book ‘Pieces of Portland’ to life

Vancouver photographer Joyce Brekke and Portland writer Marie Deatherage created the book &quot;Pieces of Portland,&quot; exploring the city through words, quilts and 400 photographs.

August 21, 2015, 5:00pm Life

If you've ever had questions about Vancouver's neighbor to the south that you were too shy to ask, or appreciate colorful quilts, flip open "Pieces of Portland: An Inside Look at America's Weirdest City." It's a 258-page snapshot of the city, created by friends and quilters Marie Deatherage and Joyce… Read story

Wednesday, a 4-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix, enjoys the Marshall Community Center pool during the Pooch Plunge.

Save the Date: Have a ball at Hoops on the River — and much more

Wednesday, a 4-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix, enjoys the Marshall Community Center pool during the Pooch Plunge.

August 14, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Already seen all there is to see at the Clark County Fair? Here's some alternative weekend activities. Watch basketball of all levels taking place around Esther Short Park, West Eighth and Columbia streets, during Hoops on the River. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday 180 teams of… Read story