The Fort Vancouver National Historic Site invites youth aged 9-18 to learn about opportunities for becoming costumed interpreters during an open house at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth Street,Vancouver.

Kim Jarvis Quarterflashin’.

Jim Mains gives Google social networking a thumbs down.

Gary Bock gets four more Border to Border takers: Claire Lider, Barry Kalian, Kathryn Scott and Mitch Canton.

Tom Bashwiner

The Fort Vancouver National Trust has announced the retirement of Tom Bashwiner, director of Gift Planning since 2007. Attorney Jennifer Kampsula has been hired to replace Bashwiner.

During his tenure Bashwiner facilitated the establishment of the Trust’s charitable gift annuity program, the Edward and Dollie Lynch Society, and the Frank and Joanne Lough Legacy.

Jennifer Kampsula

Kampsula has worked for the Portland firm Kell, Alterman & Runstein, LLP, since 1999. Her practice included general and business litigation, as well as business and employment practice, and experience in education and government relations.

The 2004 recipient of the Trust’s General George C. Marshall Public Leadership Award, Kampsula is a member of the Trust’s Marshall Award Recipients Society (MARS) and also serves on the Trust’s Long Range Planning and Celebrate Freedom committees. She is a Leadership Clark County graduate.

The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) recently received a $5,000 grant from Beaches Summertime Cruisin’ to support sports programs for blind and visually impaired youth.

“We are extremely excited and honored to announce that we have been awarded a grant from Beaches Summertime Cruisin’ to support sports and fitness program for youth with visual impairments said Executive Director Billy Henry. “Thank you to Beaches Restaurant and Bar, Cruisin’ sponsors, and the community for supporting our organization.”

The mission of NWABA is to provide opportunities for blind and visually impaired persons to become engaged in physical activity and sports.

For more information, contact Henry at 360-448-7254, or visit www.nwaba.org.