In observance of Labor Day, the Daily Insider will not publish Monday, Sept. 1. We will resume publication Tuesday, Sept. 2. Be sure to check our calendar for a complete list of family friendly things to do in Clark County. We wish you all a safe extended weekend.

A campaign fundraiser for Richard McCluskey will be held Thursday, Sept. 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at his residence, 11213 NE 102 St. in Orchards. McCluskey is running for the Number 2 Position in the 17th Legislative District, which covers Brush Prairie, Orchards, Burton, Landover and Cascade Park. Pulled pork sandwiches and beverages will be provided. For more information, visit www.mccluskey17.com.

Shorty’s Garden and Home will host the 11th annual Oktoberfest celebration on Friday, Sept. 19, from 5 to 11 p.m. at its Vancouver location, 10006 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver. Proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit the Fort Vancouver Regional Library (FVRL) Foundation, which supports the programs and services provided to local communities by the FVRL Library District.

Tickets to Shorty’s Oktoberfest can be purchased by the general public; however, Oktoberfest attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Advance tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at either Shorty’s Garden & Home location. Tickets can also be purchased online here. Tickets purchased at the event will be $25. All tickets include admission to the Oktoberfest celebration and one beverage token.

Shorty’s Oktoberfest will feature Samuel Adams OctoberFest Beer. German-style food will also be available for purchase at the event from Beaches Catering. Shorty’s Oktoberfest is sponsored by a number of local businesses including: The Columbian, Samuel Adams OctoberFest Beer, Stein Distributing, Corwin Beverage, Clark Public Utilities, Schultz-Clearwater Sanitation, The Party Place, and Waste Connections.

The Board of Clark County Commissioners has decided to defer award of Historical Promotion Grants for one year. The grants, which typically are awarded at the end of the year, encourage historic preservation and programs, including preservation of historic documents. The program is paid for with a $1 recording fee on real estate documents, primarily. Unfortunately, revenues this year have been substantially lower than anticipated. To boost the health of the fund and program’s effectiveness, the Board has decided to suspend grant awards this year and allow the fund balance to grow. The board anticipates reopening the grant application process in the spring of 2015 and awarding historical promotion grants for 2016.