Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) works hard to stay ahead of the technology curve, and Edmodo has recognized that effort. The educational technology company recently named EPS as one of the most connected districts in the country. Edmodo- social media for schools – allows teachers to interact with students and parents in a safe and secure environment. It also makes it easier for teachers to collaborate with one another and administrators. The company released graphics illustrating the level of connectedness for each district honored. Each dot on the image represents a teacher, and each line represents a connection between teachers. EPS made Edmodo available to its teachers at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year. Read more at http://bit.ly/egreen-edmo.

The Timbers

The new Hazel Dell apartment complex The Timbers Luxury Apartments has scheduled a ribbon cutting event on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4 to  6 p.m. The Timbers invites community members, residents, and anyone interested in touring the innovative, modern property to join them at the ribbon cutting celebration.

The apartments feature slab granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, zonal heating with high-efficiency heating and cooling, tile fireplaces, nine foot ceilings, and a remote access parking garage. The onsite clubhouse amenities include free Wi-Fi, cardio fitness center, sports/movie lounge with two large flat screen televisions with cable, and an Events Room with full kitchen.

Appetizers and beverages will be offered to guests as they explore the contemporary, spacious floor plans and expertly landscaped grounds.  The Timbers is located at 608 NE 86 St. in Vancouver – minutes from I-5 and just a short walk to shopping, entertainment, and dining. For more information about The Timbers, visit www.thetimbersvancouver.com or phone 360-448-7908.

Dianne Chaplin, photo courtesy of Clark College.

The award winning Clark College Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director/Conductor Donald Appert, will present its opening concert as part of the 2013-2014 season entitled Strings Attached at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the Royal Durst Theatre of the Vancouver School of Arts & Academics, 3101 Main St., Vancouver. Featured on the program will be Diane Chaplin performing Samuel Barber’s Cello Concerto.

Chaplin is a world-class cellist and dedicated music educator, and enjoys a career as a soloist and chamber musician. Before moving to Portland in 2009, she spent 21 years as the cellist of the Colorado Quartet, enjoying an international career which took her around the globe. The Colorado Quartet was the first all-female string quartet to perform the complete Beethoven Quartet cycle in both North America and Europe and their critically-acclaimed recordings of these quartets are available on the Parnassus label. Other award-winning discs can be heard on the Parnassus, Mode and Albany labels.

The concert will include the rarely heard tone poem The Sea by English composer Frank Bridge (teacher of Benjamin Britten). Rimsky-Korsakov’s Procession of the Nobles from the Mlada Suite will conclude the program. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations to the Orchestra General Fund will be accepted at the door.