Back Issues: May, 2015
Dragon Boat Races Raise $20,000 for Veterans
Friday, May 29, 2015
The Paddle for Life Dragon Boat Festival held Memorial Day Weekend at Vancouver Lake raised over $20,000 for the Vancouver Lake Disabled Veterans Program. Nineteen clubs from Portland and Vancouver enjoyed great racing at this two day regatta. In the three years of the event nearly $40,000 has been raised. Proceeds go to the Vancouver Lake Aquatics Center (formerly Vancouver Lake Crew) to buy adaptive equipment for disabled veterans and to make critical infrastructure repairs. For more information about the races or to learn more about the Disabled Veteran’s Water Sports Program contact Campbell from Double Fifth Dragon Boating at 971-222-3679 or jeff@doublefifth.com.
Free Clinic of Southwest Washington welcomes Communications & Development Coordinator
Friday, May 29, 2015
Erica Heartquist will join the leadership team of the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington. Heartquist brings extensive experience in media, public affairs, communications and non-profit work. For the past seven years, she was a general assignment reporter for KGW, Channel 8. Harquist has a Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting with a minor in Speech Communication from Northern Arizona University.
The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington provides free, compassionate, quality health care to children and adults who are otherwise unable to obtain such services. It offers medical, dental, vision and specialty care services, which are provided by over 600 volunteers. For more information about the Free Clinic, visit www.freeclinics.org.
School and community partner to support Washougal’s youngest learners
Friday, May 29, 2015
Washougal child care providers and caregivers have joined forces with preschool and kindergarten teachers to support the community’s youngest learners. Washougal’s School Readiness Team, formed through a Community Foundation for Southwest Washington grant, consists of approximately 15 partners who meet regularly to develop a shared set of expectations for early learning and collaborate to help prepare students for kindergarten. Research shows that high quality early learning reaps tremendous rewards in increasing the quality of life for children, families and communities. To learn more about the Washougal School District, visit www.washougal.k12.wa.us.Youth drug prevention team seeks members 12-19 years old
Friday, May 29, 2015
The Clark County STASHA (Strong Teens Against Substance Hazards and Abuse) Peer Education Program is recruiting youth to fill vacant positions for the 2015-2016 program year. STASHA peer educators are dedicated to addressing alcohol and other drug issues among youth in Clark County. Goals of the program include:
• Promoting awareness through outreach and educational programs.
• Advising groups about addressing substance abuse at the community level.
• Supporting programs and policies that curtail abuse of alcohol and other drugs.
Peer educators range from 12 to 19 years old. They include youth who have never used drugs or alcohol, those with past experimentation or use, and those who have completed treatment and are now in recovery. Members serve a one-year term, and agree to attend meetings the first and third Monday evenings of each month.
To be eligible, youth must be Clark County residents and have an interest in sharing their opinions and perspectives about substance abuse prevention. Training is provided. Interested youths must submit an application, and finalists must participate in an interview. Applications and submittal directions are online at www.clark.wa.gov/youth-family/prevention.html. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, June 19.