Klineline Kids Fishing presents a fishing derby event for kids age five through 14 all day at Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond on Saturday, Apr. 11. The $5 registration fee gets each child an event t-shirt and fishing rod and reel. A Special Needs Kids & Adults Fishing Derby is set for Friday, Apr. 10.

Register for either event online at www.klineline-kf.org. There are multiple 45-minute-long fishing slots open between 8 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Arrive 30 minutes early to receive a t-shirt and pole.

There will be lots of other fun, free things to do in the park before and after fishing, including small take home wooden projects at the Home Depot booth, an archery clinic, learn how to tie flies and cast, face painting, draw some pictures, and eat some good food. Prizes are given for largest and smallest fish caught. One bicycle will be given away each hour.

Representatives of PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and Clark County Public Health will speak at Washington State University Vancouver‘s spring MBA Stakeholder Speaker Series at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 1, in the Undergraduate Building, Room 1. This event is free and open to the public.

Sy Johnson, CEO of PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center; and Dr. Alan Melnick, director of Clark County Public Health, will discuss “Doing the Right Thing: Collaborating for Public Safety.” Their joint investigation into a possible hepatitis C exposure served as a model of public/private collaboration. Learn how the two organizations worked together to achieve the best outcome for the common good.

Johnson has 12 years of experience at PeaceHealth having served as the chief financial officer, chief operating officer and chief executive officer of St. John Medical Center in Longview. He was nationally recognized in 2012 as one of Tomorrow’s Leaders by the Catholic Health Association. He has served on numerous boards and committees including the WSU Vancouver Advisory Council.

Dr. Melnick works with the Clark County Board of Health on public health policy issues affecting the community and the department. As Health Officer, Dr. Melnick has overall responsibility for controlling and preventing communicable disease, protecting the community from environmental hazards, and working with community partners to promote health and address chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, obesity and preventable cancers.

WSU Vancouver’s MBA Stakeholder’s Series brings business leaders to campus once a semester to highlight and discuss how corporations are engaging their stakeholders. To learn more about WSU Vancouver’s MBA program, visit http://business.vancouver.wsu.edu/mba.

Photo courtesy of the Camas Downtown Association.

The theme for First Friday in Downtown Camas is “Spring into History!”—a celebration of Camas history and the coming of Spring. The event is from 5 to 8 p.m. this Friday, Apr. 3. Wear a vintage hat or clothes or something made out of paper and get a free ticket to enter to win prizes from the merchants. Shoppers will also receive an extra ticket for every $10 spent in downtown Camas that day.

“Where can you find Camas lilies in bloom in the spring? When did our bronze girl get her new book? How did we get our big, beautiful trees on Fourth Ave? Why do we have a Prune Hill?” These are just a few of the history questions answered during the “History Hunt” activity in participating businesses. This game allows people to discover interesting Camas history and collect needed facts to be entered to win prizes from the downtown merchants. History Hunt and the evening’s activity lists can be found in participating stores, at the Downtown Camas Association (DCA) table at the Chamber of Commerce office, and at the Second Story Gallery.

Visitors can also enjoy a toilet paper toss as a tribute to the mill, guess the “Spring Eggs” jar—closest guess wins a prize, see historic photos and hear tales of early Camas from Brent Erickson, a legacy square game, live music, and more. Learn more at www.downtowncamas.org.

The 2104 Harvest Days Poster winner.

The Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce has announced a call for entries for the ninth annual Harvest Days Festival Poster Competition. In an effort to create a wider base of community involvement, the Chamber is extending this opportunity to all interested individuals who wish to see their artistic work displayed throughout southwest Washington. The winning entry will be used to promote the activities of the entire Harvest Days Festival and its events.

The Harvest Days 2015 Festival Commemorative Poster competition is open to all artists, professional and non-professional in the Battle Ground and Southwest Washington area. The poster should reflect the atmosphere of the City of Battle Ground and Harvest Days. This year’s theme: “Forever In Bloom; Harvest Your Dreams!”

Colors and original compositions are all up to the individual artists. The artwork will be used extensively in promoting Harvest Days, including commemorative posters, brochures, and the official program. The deadline to enter is Thursday, Apr. 30. For more information and submission guidelines, visit www.battlegroundchamber.org.