August 1, 2011, 5:00pm Community
West Hazel Dell -- Some 1,300 participants turned out to honor 340 cancer survivors and 185 caregivers during the 23rd Annual Vancouver Relay For Life. More than 150 teams raised $232,000 for the American Cancer Society on July 16-17. The relay walk, at Columbia River High School, went for 24… Read story
August 1, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Wildwood -- Neighbors held a four-week towel drive to benefit the Share Homestead Family Shelter in Hazel Dell. The neighborhood collected 73 bath towels, 16 hand towels and 131 wash cloths as well as clothing, sheets, blankets, curtains, cleaning products and toiletries for the shelter. The shelter has ongoing needs… Read story
August 1, 2011, 5:00pm Community
West Minnehaha -- In April, Trevor Brown of Eagle Scout Troop 393 approached Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation with hopes of revitalizing the Ellen Davis Trailhead on Northeast 54th Street. Ellen Davis was an inspirational community member and childhood neighbor to Brown. "He had a well thought-out plan, a fundraising goal… Read story
August 1, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Lincoln -- The Lincoln Neighborhood Association has updated its neighborhood action plan. To download a pdf of the updated plan, visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/upload/contents/396/Lincoln%20NAP%206.11%20Final.pdf. Read story
August 1, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Rose Village -- About 150 people met at the St. Johns IGA store in early July to begin painting the City of Abundance mural created by Urban Abundance and designed by local artist Colin Cushman. Many children added their handprints to the bottom portion of the mural, called the "Hands… Read story
August 1, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Central Park -- The Washington State School for the Blind celebrated 125 years at an anniversary banquet July 16. More than 150 alumni and community members enjoyed a meal provided by the school's food service manager, Bob Lonnee. Entertainment was provided by former students Mac Potts, Nick Baker and Brent… Read story
August 1, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Hudson's Bay -- High fliers and big dreamers are learning about the aviation industry close up and personal thanks to RSV Building Solutions, a Vancouver construction company. The business is sponsoring the 2011 Captain Al Coupe Aviation Summer Camp at the Pearson Field. The camp, designed for ages 9 to… Read story
August 1, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Van Mall -- The Vancouver Sunrise Rotary Club has installed new officers for the 2011-12 year. They are: Richela Grantz, president; Jane Van Dyke, president elect; Shelly Palmer, vice president; David Gregerson, secretary; Preston Seu, treasurer; Garry Lucas, immediate past president. The Vancouver Sunrise Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m.… Read story
August 1, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Van Mall -- Vancouver Sunrise Rotary awarded scholarships to seven Clark County high school seniors at a meeting in early June. Scholarship recipients were Drew Swatosh, Jessica Ash, Kelsey Wyre, Madison Shervey, Megan Prince, Seth Howard and Bryce Miller. The awards were presented by club President Garry Lucas. The Vancouver… Read story
August 1, 2011, 5:00pm Community
Landover-Sharmel -- Clark County Special Olympics held a car-wash fundraiser to buy jerseys for the two new softball teams added this year. Athletes, coaches and families washed cars for nine hours July 17 at the Chevron on 28th Street and 136th Avenue. Despite the rain, the volunteers were able to… Read story
