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Clark County Life

Check It Out: Sink your teeth into these good reads

August 22, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

Whenever I go to the dentist and get a cavity-free, healthy-gums report, I feel like cheering and dancing. Going to the dentist no longer fills me with dread as it did when I was a kid, but I still feel great relief when everything is OK. Likewise, if I hear… Read story

A harbor seal soaks up sun off San Juan Island.

Nature, history call visitors to San Juan tour

A harbor seal soaks up sun off San Juan Island.

August 22, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

My family loves visiting San Juan Island, and not just for its rugged beauty. It has interesting connections to Vancouver, even though it takes at least 300 miles and 6 hours to get there from here, depending on the route. Read story

Born in Vancouver, Mary Barnard fled to New York City after graduating from Reed College in Portland. Although she struggled to write and work, she spent time among some of the most notable poets of 20th century. William Carlos William even made a pass at her, which she deflected. Later they became good friends. (Contributed by Special Collections and Archives, Eric V.

Clark County History: Mary Barnard

Born in Vancouver, Mary Barnard fled to New York City after graduating from Reed College in Portland. Although she struggled to write and work, she spent time among some of the most notable poets of 20th century. William Carlos William even made a pass at her, which she deflected. Later they became good friends. (Contributed by Special Collections and Archives, Eric V.

August 22, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

Born in Vancouver in 1909, Mary Barnard died there 91 years later. In between, she traveled to New York City and became one of the leading poets of the 20th century. Yet very few in Clark County recognize her name. Read story

Crimson clover is an easy cover crop to start with.

Start planning now for winter cover crops to improve soil

Crimson clover is an easy cover crop to start with.

August 21, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

CORVALLIS, Ore. – No one wants to think of harvest’s end as the vegetable garden reaches peak, but now’s the time to plan for cover crops to be planted in fall. Read story

Energy Adviser: Knowledge is power on saving energy

August 21, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

Setting a goal to consume less electricity without tracking your consumption is a lot like wanting to build up your savings account without keeping an eye on your purchasing habits. Sure, you can always just resolve to “spend less,” but you’ll likely be more successful if you understand how and… Read story

The Craft Beer & Wine Fest returns to Esther Short Park this weekend after last year's cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beer, wine fest returns to Esther Short

The Craft Beer & Wine Fest returns to Esther Short Park this weekend after last year's cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 20, 2021, 6:03am Clark County Life

After its cancellation last year due to the pandemic, the Craft Beer & Wine Fest returns this weekend to Vancouver’s Esther Short Park with beer, wine, whiskey, cocktails, food trucks and live music. Read story

Share words of wisdom about breast cancer

August 20, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

Who better to offer advice to women receiving breast cancer diagnoses than those who have already walked the path? The Columbian is looking for breast cancer survivors to offer tips and advice to those who are receiving the diagnosis or undergoing treatment. Read story

Submissions sought for September exhibit

August 20, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

Mosaic Arts Alliance invites submissions for its annual fall show at Art at the CAVE Gallery, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, from Sept. 2 to Sept. 29. Read story

Salmon Creek Farmers’ Market moves to Salmon Creek Grange

August 20, 2021, 5:54am Clark County Life

The Salmon Creek Farmers’ Market has moved its Tuesday market to the Salmon Creek Grange, 1900 N.E. 154th St., Salmon Creek. The market, which was previously held at Kaiser Permanente Salmon Creek Medical Office, will be open every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Oct. 5. Read story

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will return to live and in-person concerts this fall.

Audiences invited to new Vancouver Symphony Orchestra season

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will return to live and in-person concerts this fall.

August 19, 2021, 6:03am Clark County Life

For its 43rd season, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is offering an exciting mixture of world-class artists, beloved masterworks and a few lesser-known gems that will highlight the orchestra’s return to live performances with its longtime music director, Salvador Brotons. Read story