Events

Walk the Walk for Healthy Youth

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-03-19 16:42

At 8 a.m. March 20 -- rain or shine -- PREVENT! Coalition, and Community Choices will host Clark County’s first Prevention Awareness Walk/Run.

The 5k non-competitive walk/run is an opportunity to celebrate and promote expanded efforts to prevent youth substance in Clark County. Community members are invited to join in this event.

The 5k route starts at Skyridge Middle School in Camas and winds through the Lacamas Shores neighborhood and ends at Skyridge Middle School with a community fair and youth performances.

Walk registration is at 8 a.m., the walk/run kicks off at 9 a.m. and the community fair runs from 9:30-11:30 a.m and youth performances including the band Changing Tide, Vega Gymnastics, East West Martial Arts, and Dance Fusion. Participants receive a PREVENT! T-shirt refreshments, and complimentary entrance to the community fair.

PREVENT! Coalition encourages parents to talk early and often with their kids about drugs and alcohol.

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Crisis in Latino education subject of summit at WSU-Vancouver

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2010-03-17 15:19

The crisis in Latino education, which includes high dropout rates, will be the subject of a day-long summit to be broadcast at Washington State University-Vancouver on March 29.

The public is invited to view all or part of the Latino Education Advocacy Day summit, "A Day of Courageous Conversations," which will be held at California State University-San Bernardino. WSU Vancouver's real-time video broadcast will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Administration building, room 129. Parking is available for $3 (cash only) in the Blue Daily Pay lot.

The goal of the summit is to promote awareness of the crisis in Latino education and to enhance the intellectual, cultural and personal development of educators, administrators, leaders and students.

The summit schedule can be found online. It includes a 9 a.m. keynote address by civil rights activist Sylvia Mendez, who was the 8-year-old plaintiff in the 1946 desegregation case, Mendez v. Westminster. Her successful case paved the way for Brown v.

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Have that volunteer spirit? Help out the YWCA and your community

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-03-12 12:09

Are you looking for a way to connect with our community? Do you think about how to make Clark County a better place to live? Do you know you want to get involved and help others but don't know where to go or how to start? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the YWCA of Clark County is the organization for you.

Becoming a YWCA of Clark County volunteer is one way to help your community. Volunteers learn how to take action and help people who are in crisis, meet and network with diverse community members, as well as become actively involved in improving the lives of Clark County residents.

This spring, there is a strong need for adult volunteers to:

advocate for adult and youth victims of sexual assault.
represent the best interest of an abused or neglected child by becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate).

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Operation Fairy Godmother program nearing stretch run

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2010-03-11 14:29

Most Clark County area high schools are participating in Operation Fairy Godmother 2010 -- a program designed to purchase prom dresses for high school girls.

Just bring in your gently-used gown during the designated collection time and receive an exchange coupon good for a free dress of your choice at the Operation Fairy Godmother prom dress event on March 20.

Learn more about the event and program.

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5th Annual Japanese Cultural Festival set for March 13 at Washougal High School

Submitted by Julie Baldino on Wed, 2010-03-10 09:00

Support your local Washougal High School Japanese students by attending the 5th Annual Japanese Cultural Festival!

Featured activities include games, music, performances, and displays celebrating the language and traditions.

1-4 p.m.: Watch cultural displays and game activities in the WHS commons

4-6 p.m.: Enjoy Japanese music and other performances in Washburn Auditorium

Admission is free to children 0-4 and seniors, staff with their ID card, or students with an ASB card. $1 for chidren 5-12 without ASB cards, and $3 for other students and adults 13-60.

For additional information contact Shoko Fuchigami at 360-954-3128 or go the the Washougal HS website. The high school is at 1201 39th Street, Washougal, Washington 98671.

Hope to see you there!

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Catch some tunes from the 1950s and 1960s at Washougal concert series

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-09 09:00

Washougal High School brings back the coffeehouse of the 1950s and 60s with the Blue Note Cafe Concert Series.

Guest artists for March 11 include Robert Richter and Jessica Hitchborn. Robert Richter's credits include working with Grammy-nominated singer Maria Muldaur, famous for the song "Midnight at the Oasis." He has also appeared on Tom May's nationally syndicated radio program "River City Folk," carried on more than 250 NPR affiliates nationwide.

Students, faculty, alumni, and community members perform acoustic folk, blues, jazz, and rock tunes in a casual, cafe atmosphere. There will be free coffee and tea at intermission.

The fee is $5 per adult, $3 per student or child or free with a Washougal High School arts pass.

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Get all the news about the new state student assessments

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2010-03-08 16:44

The Washougal School District will present three informational evenings on the new Washington State Student Assessments.

Carol Boyden, District Assessment Coordinator, and Rebecca Miner, Assistant Superintendent will present information about the Measure of Student Progress which is the test for grades 3-8 and the High School Proficiency Examination on the following dates:

March 8:

6:30 p.m. at Washougal H.S. - Washburn Auditorium

March 11:

6:30 p.m. at Canyon Creek/Cape Horn-Skye Media Center

March 25:

6:30 p.m. at Jemtegaard Middle School Commons

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Eat some pancakes, raise some money for a school's band and choir

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-03-05 16:00

Join the Canyon Creek Middle School choirs and bands for a pancake breakfast fund-raiser from 8-10:30 a.m. March 6.

Band and choir students will prepare, serve, and provide entertainment during the breakfast, and the book fair will be open for you to shop after eating.

Students will be serving pancakes, egges, sausage, and beverages.

Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children 11 and under. All proceeds will benefit the CCMS Choirs and Bands.

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Last weekend to catch "Alice - The Looking Glass Girl"

Submitted by BrendaCYT on Thu, 2010-03-04 09:00

As "Alice in Wonderland" opens in movie theaters this weekend, CYT will present four more shows of "Alice - The Looking Glass Girl". While "Alice - The Looking Glass Girl" meets some of the typical Wonderland characters, the plot and settings are uniquely different.

In the opening scene, Alice is a high school senior who must write a paper which leaves her feeling extreme pressure to decide her life. Then, she receive tickets to the "Red Queen" concert..but her mom will not allow her to go to the concert until her assignment is started. With no progress on the paper, Alice and her sister decide to sneak out and go to the concert. Then...the adventures begin....

In Wonderland, Alice meets the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, Dormouse, March Hare, Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum, and a White Knight....but not like you expect. To find out more, go to www.cytvanport.org to order your tickets!!

CYT will perform "Alice - The Looking Glass Girl" on Friday, March 5th, at 7pm; Saturday, March 6th, at 3p

Alice, Tweedle Dee, & Tweedle Dum playing air guitar

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Clark County Business Events for March

Submitted by Julie Baldino on Tue, 2010-03-02 13:43

Managing Credit Risks: When Good Customers and Vendors Go Bad

March 2, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at 111 SW 5th Ave, Suite 3400, Portland, OR 97204

Miller Nash LLP, one of the Pacific Northwest's larger multispecialty law firms focusing on business and litigation, will host a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, March 2, titled "Managing Credit Risks: When good customers and vendors go bad." Miller Nash partners David W. Hercher, Mike Ryan and Brian S. Thompson will lead an interactive discussion offering practical tips for doing business with customers, vendors and others who are experiencing financial distress. Reservations are required. Respond to breakfast@millernash.com or call 503.205.2608.