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FRIDAY FEB. 10, 2006 Vancouver-Portland area traffic cameras Machining and welding
competition Regional welding competition at Clark College, which begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, and concludes in mid-afternoon, is open to the public. There is no admission fee. For the 29th consecutive year the Clark College Machining and Welding Technology Program is the host for regional high school machining and welding contests. Saturday’s winners will advance to state contests in the Tacoma Dome later in the year. The competition is being held in buildings AA5 109 and AA2 101 on the college campus at 1800 E McLoughlin Boulevard. Share schedules second annual Share, which last year raised $75,000 for care of the homeless and hungry in the greater Vancouver area with its first Mardi Gras Gala & Casino Night, is repeating the function at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Hilton Vancouver Washington. The $75-per-person event offers food, wine, casino-style gaming and prizes, and a silent auction. A portion of the proceeds this year will be used to assist victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita who are currently living in Clark County, reports Share executive director Diane Christie. Founded in 1977, Share helps care for the homeless and hungry. Last year, 3,868 people, were helped, of whom 473 were children. Share operates four shelters for the homeless, a transitional housing program and case management programs, and provides daily meals. For further information on Share, go to www.sharevancouver.org. For reservations, call Joan Caley, 695-9675. Sheriff’s Academy is free Applications to participate in the 11-week Clark County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy are being accepted through Monday, Feb. 13, reports academy spokesperson Kari Schultz. There is no charge for the academy, which meets from 6:30 to 9 p.m. each Thursday between Thursday, Feb. 23, and Thursday, May 4. The academy provides participants with a general overview of the major functions of the county sheriff’s department, as well as of the local law and the justice system. The academy is limited to 25 people. Applicants are subject to a criminal history check. For further information, call 397-2244, or go to www.clark.wa.gov/sheriff/inter. People Milada Allen, vice president of Friends of Clark County, and George Vartanian, member of the advisory board of Friends of Clark County, have been appointed to the Clark County Planning Commission. Calendar The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society is conducting a $20 pet micro-chipping clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Cascade Park PETCO, 305 Chkalov Drive. No appointments are required. For further information, call 835-3464. n Tears of Joy Theatre presents the puppet production of Monkey King in the Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, at 7:30 p.m. this evening, 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, and 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. Tickets are $12 and $15. For further information, call 695-0477. n Volunteers are being sought by Clark Public Utilities to assist with tree and shrub planting along the Salmon Creek area on 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. To register for the event, call 992-8585. n The monthly stewardship project at the Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, on the center grounds, 12208 SE Evergreen Highway. Volunteers are asked to dress for working outside. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided. For further information, call 882-0936.
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