September 13, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Battle Ground -- On Aug. 26, nearly 1,000 children who attend Battle Ground School District schools flocked to Battle Ground High School for School Readiness Day. Hosted by the North County Community Food Bank, Adventist Community Services, SeaMar Community Health Center, ClubZ Tutoring, Sharing is Caring and the school district,… Read story
September 13, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Battle Ground-- Get Bold Events presented a check for $1,200 to the North County Community Food Bank during the Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce meeting Sept. 1. The money was raised during the Harvest Days Run in July. The chamber has put on the Annual Harvest Days Festival for 51… Read story
September 13, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Demonstrations, displays, health screenings and kids’ activities are on tap as the Public Safety Complex at the Clark County Fairgrounds opens its doors for an annual open house. Read story
September 13, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Harney Heights -- The Harney Heights Neighborhood Association turned 30 this year. To celebrate, the city of Vancouver provided a chocolate mousse cake for the July meeting; neighbors brought lemonade, watermelon and berries to share. Read story
September 13, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Ridgefield -- Seventy Clark County Rotarians and guests came together Aug. 8 for the second-annual Rotarians Fore a Cause charity golf tournament. The tournament was held at Tri-Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield and raised $5,600, which was donated to Vancouver-based Shared Hope International. Each year, the local Rotary club chooses… Read story
September 13, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Ridgefield -- Army Sgt. 1st Class Dave Sivewright, 51, ran more than 2,000 miles carrying an American flag. His journey included leading this year's Ridgefield Fourth of July Parade and the Salt Lake City Half Marathon on April 17. During a leave of absence at home in Ridgefield during the… Read story
September 13, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Esther Short -- The Safe Communities Task Force has released a new informational brochure titled "Parent's Guide to Youth Gangs in Clark County." The brochure can be viewed online on the task force website, http://www.safecommunitiestaskforce.org/resources-for-parents.html. Printed copies are available at any school in the Vancouver Public Schools district or at… Read story
September 13, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Cascade Highlands -- Don't hesitate to paint your fence, says the latest newsletter from the Cascade Highlands Neighborhood Association. A few years ago, the neighborhood organized a group purchase of white paint that folks used to touch up fences. Just because the paint was bought in bulk then doesn't mean… Read story
September 13, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Columbia Way -- The Ray Hickey Foundation contributed $20,000 to the Team Gaffney Swim and Cruise for the Kids event Aug. 27. At the event, a group of 20 dedicated open-water swimmers leapt into the Columbia River at the I-205 bridge and swam 6 miles downriver to the Interstate 5… Read story
September 13, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Fircrest -- The Clark County Newcomers Club presented a check for more than $4,000 to Northwest Children's Outreach at the August club meeting. The club held numerous fundraisers including raffles, book sales and an annual rice-bag sale to raise money for its chosen charity. Read story
