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Friday, July 16, 2010

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Art in the Heart planned Aug. 6-7

Thirteen Downtown Vancouver art galleries and Vancouver’s Downtown Association have joined forces to bring a free, family-friendly community event to Downtown Vancouver streets the first weekend of August. The “Art in the Heart” event kicks off Friday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m. After the free concert, many local restaurants and bars will also have live music.

At 8:15 p.m., a beer garden and a live performance by Seattle’s Hit Explosion, on a stage sponsored by First Independent Bank, will be offered at Turtle Place at Seventh and Main Streets.

The galleries will be open again on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

"It’s all about bringing feet to our street and enjoying our beautiful downtown," says VDA president Linda Glover. "Our galleries are excellent. The streets are pleasant and lined with beautiful flower baskets. And there is nothing like good music to bring people together!"

Vancouver’s Downtown Association is a local nonprofit that sponsors events in support of the city center. More information is available online at www.vdausa.org.

Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic could delay weekend travel

The Washington Department of Transportation is cautioning drivers that the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP) may delay traffic this weekend. The ride involves 10,000 cyclists riding from the Puget Sound area to Portland. To aid cyclists and drivers, STP organizers and WSDOT have coordinated traffic control at the several locations along the route. More information about the race, including a full route map, is available from the Cascade Bicycle Club at www.cascade.org/EandR/stp/index.cfm.

On Sunday, July 18, Washington State Patrol and traffic control flaggers will stop southbound drivers at 15-minute intervals from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as members of the Gold Wing motorcycle club escort groups of cyclists over the Lewis and Clark Bridge. Drivers on State Route 432 and nearby city streets can expect delays of up to 20 minutes. Riders crossing the bridge on Saturday, July 17, will not have a bridge escort and are expected to ride with traffic.

Clark County Historical Museum offers walking tours

The Clark County Historical Museum offers staff-led walking tours every other Saturday morning, beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting about two hours. The next tour is Saturday, July 24. Day Hilborn’s architecture is featured. The cost for the Saturday tours is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. More information is available by calling 360-993-5679.

The Road to Equality: The Struggle for Women’s Rights in the Northwest exhibit commemorating Washington's granting women the right to vote in 1910 continues. The first event in conjunction with this exhibit will be "The Politics of Women’s Underwear" on Saturday, August 28, at 11:30 a.m. Rebecca Peck will be the speaker.

CCHM joins over 800 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010. The complete list of participating Blue Star Museums is available at www.arts.gov.

For more information about the museum and events, visit www.cchmuseum.org.

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Campaign Events

Horowitz Fundraiser: A campaign fundraiser for Clark County Assessor candidate David Horowitz is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, at the Horowitz home, 15421 S.E. Rivershore Dr., in Vancouver. Wine, cold drinks and light appetizers will be served. For more information, visit www.Horowitz4Assessor.com.

Fundraiser for Democratic candidates: Paul and Jane Jacobsen are hosting a fundraiser for four democratic candidates from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20. The event will benefit the campaigns of Jim Jacks, Jim Moeller, Tim Probst and Monica Stonier. Co-sponsors of the event, who will be in attendance, are: Speaker Frank Chopp, Steve Horenstein, Washington State Treasurer Jim McIntire, Val Ogden, Royce Pollard, and Sen. Craig Pridemore. To attend, call 360-903-5115.

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News Briefs

Fort Vancouver Activities: On Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18, Fort Vancouver National Site will be hosting the annual Soldiers' Bivouac special event. The event, an encampment of living history reenactors portraying different soldiers and units from the site's 160 years of Army history, helps interpret the camp and community lives of the soldiers stationed at Vancouver Barracks and the Army's broader role in the region. Also on Saturday, July 17, Fort Vancouver National Site will be hosting the annual 1860s Vintage Base Ball Match on the Parade Ground at 6 p.m. For a full schedule, visit www.nps.gov/fova or call the Visitor Center at 360-816-6230.
Evergreen Public Schools Registration: Families with students new to Evergreen Public Schools or who have moved to a new school area can now take advantage of centralized school registration hours starting this week. The registration will take place at Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center located at 13501 NE 28th St., Vancouver, in the Home Choice/IQ Internet Academy Building. Registration forms can found online at http://www.evergreenps.org/AboutEPS/Pages/CentralizedStudentRegistration.aspx or picked up at the registration desk. More information is available at www.evergreenps.org or by calling 360-604-4163.
Burn Ban: In cooperation with the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Clark County will enact restrictions on all outdoor burning effective at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, July 15. All land clearing and residential burning will be restricted until further notice.
192nd Avenue signals: A new fiber optics communication system will better coordinate traffic signals along Southeast 192nd Avenue. Drivers along the road should experience smoother traffic, but motorists approaching from side streets may notice slightly longer signal delays.
Voter deadline: Monday, July 19, is the last day to register by mail or online for the primary and special election on Aug. 17. This applies to anyone who has changed addresses since his or her last vote. Visit the county elections office at http://clarkvotes.org for more information.
Book Sale: The Friends of Three Creeks Community Library will hold a used book sale Saturday, July 17, in the community room of the library. Over 10,000 books will be available for purchase, including an extensive variety of fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books. Doors open at 8 a.m. for Friends members; 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the public. Hardcover books sell for $1 paperbacks for fifty cents. Proceeds of the sale help support special library purchases and children’s and adult programming. For further information, please contact Karen or Dennis Johnson at 360-576-8781.

Calendar

July 17: The first-ever tour of chicken coops in Vancouver’s Uptown neighborhoods is slated for Saturday, July 17. Tours begin at noon and continue until 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.coopdujourtour.com.
July 19 and Sept. 16: The Port of Vancouver is offering two more "V.I.P. family tours" this summer of its site on 3103 NW Lower River Road. The events are 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 17, and 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16. To reserve a spot, contact Andrew Ness at 360-992-1137 or amness@portvanusa.com.
July 20: The next Face to Face with Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt and the Vancouver City Council will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver.
July 22: Affordable Community Environments, known as ACE, plans a fundraiser at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, at the Covington Commons Apartment community in Vancouver, 9600 N.E. 73rd St. There will be live music from local band Porter Jones and a barbecue. There will also be a barbecue cook-off competition. Tickets can be purchased by going to www.acecommunities.org.
July 23: Vancouver photographer Kate Singh of Aevum Images is offering social media photos for $35 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 23, at SoHo Marketing Guru, 951 Officers Row, Vancouver. Free social media strategy consultations with Brandie Kajino, Veronika Noize, Rinatta Paries, or Dotty Scott will also be available that day. Reservations are strongly advised. For photo sessions, contact Singh at 360-735-1595 or via her website at www.AevumImages.com. For the consultations, contact Kajino at 360-907-6485; Noize, 360-882-1298; Paries, 503-583-2573 or Scott, 360-607-4767.
July 23: The Columbia River Economic Development Council's 20th Annual Golf Classic is coming up Friday, July 23. Hole sponsorships and player slots are on sale. For details, visit www.credc.org.
July 28: An artist's reception showcasing the new summer exhibits at Washington State University Vancouver is planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28. The new displays will be up through late August.