Scholarships Open Doors for Two Students Enrolled in SWWDC's Youth Program
The Young Professionals of Vancouver hosted its first annual Reach for the Stars scholarship dinner and silent auction on Saturday, November 15 at the Downtown Vancouver Hilton. The event raised more than $8,000 to fund two college scholarships for low-income youth enrolled in the Youth Workforce Program (YWP), which is funded by SWWDC and administered by Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112). Sponsors included: American Paper Converting, Bay Bank, Eric Fuller & Associates, iQ credit Union, NIES Insurance, Pacific Continental Bank, Peterson & Associates, Robertson & Olson Construction, Willamette University MBA.
The YPOV scholarships provide assistance to Clark County youth who do not otherwise have adequate resources to attend college and who have overcome significant barriers to achieve academic success.
The 2008 scholarship winners Ashley George and Brandon Nicholson were in attendance at the dinner and presented their future plans to the audience.
Ashley George struggled in school from the time she was a preteen. After transitioning between multiple schools and programs, she joined YWP. Working with her Youth Workforce Specialist, Ashley was able to graduate from high school one day before her 21st birthday and participate in the Youth Workforce Healthcare Academy at Southwest Washington Medical Center. She is now enrolled at Clark College, while also working part-time, on her way to becoming an X-Ray technician.
Brandon Nicholson was an up and coming basketball player in Colorado whose athletic career was cut short by a terrible car accident. After recovering from the accident, he moved to Vancouver. Through Battle Ground's Summit View High School and the YWP, Brandon graduated from Summit View last June and was placed in the summer Youth Workforce Business and Technology Academy. There he gained work experience in various administrative and business departments at the Washington State Department of Transportation. This experience made Brandon realize he wanted to pursue a career in business, and he is enrolling at Clark College for winter term.
Both George and Nicholson were selected for the scholarship on the basis of their character, the steps they have taken to overcome barriers, their academic record, and their motivation. They also met YPOV's criteria that they be enrolled in the YWP and participating in the active phase of the program at the time of scholarship award, have a diploma or GED, and reside in Clark County with intention to continue their education at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, full-time, beginning 2009.
YPOV President Tina Vlachos said, "We are proud of our 2008 scholarship winners for their significant accomplishments. And, we are happy to partner with SWWDC and YWP to continue to grow and develop the Vancouver workforce. Our youth scholarships are a wonderful way to do this"
Monday, December 1, 2008
FLOURISH SKIN AND LASER ONE DAY HOLIDAY EVENT!
Flourish Skin and Laser will be having a special Holiday Event on Thursday, December 4th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at their office in Pacific Surgical Institute. During this event Flourish is offering a 20% discount on all products and services.
In addition to the 20% discount on Laser Services, Skin Care Products, Bare Escentuals Make-up, Botox and Juvederm, there will be drawings and refreshments. Guests can meet the Flourish staff and tour their beautiful office. Personal "wish lists" are availalbe to give to loved ones or friends as well as holiday gift certificates.
Flourish Skin and Laser offers state of the art laser skin care treatments, laser hair removal, Botox, Juvederm, medical grade skin care products and Bare Escentuals make up.
Flourish Skin and Laser is located in the Pacific Surgical Institute,
625 9th Avenue, Suite 230 in Longview.
There is no cost to attend. Questions may be directed to 360-430-8431.
In addition to the 20% discount on Laser Services, Skin Care Products, Bare Escentuals Make-up, Botox and Juvederm, there will be drawings and refreshments. Guests can meet the Flourish staff and tour their beautiful office. Personal "wish lists" are availalbe to give to loved ones or friends as well as holiday gift certificates.
Flourish Skin and Laser offers state of the art laser skin care treatments, laser hair removal, Botox, Juvederm, medical grade skin care products and Bare Escentuals make up.
Flourish Skin and Laser is located in the Pacific Surgical Institute,
625 9th Avenue, Suite 230 in Longview.
There is no cost to attend. Questions may be directed to 360-430-8431.
Vancouver Barracks Artwork Chosen for 2008 Vancouver National Historic Reserve Christmas Ornament Celebrates 160th Anniversary of Vancouver Barracks
Vancouver Artist to Autograph Ornament at Three Holiday Events
(November 21, 2009--Vancouver, WA) A painting of Vancouver Barracks by local artist Fay Kahn has been selected to adorn the Vancouver National Historic Reserve’s 2008 Christmas ornament. The $19.95 ornaments are available at the Historic Reserve Bookstore inside the Visitor Center, 1501 E. Evergreen Boulevard and at The Museum Shop at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth Street. Both shops are located on the Historic Reserve and are managed by the Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust.
The artist will autograph her Vancouver Barracks ornament at three holiday events on the Historic Reserve:
· Vancouver Barracks Holiday Tree Lighting, December 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., west end of the Parade Ground near the Barracks and Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver
· Christmas with Santa at Pearson Air Museum, December 13 from 10 a.m. to noon, The Museum Shop at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth Street, Vancouver
· Christmas at Fort Vancouver and the Historic Reserve Bookstore, December 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Historic Reserve Bookstore, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, just south of the Marshall House on Officers Row
The watercolor by Vancouver artist Fay Kahn depicts two Civil War era soldiers standing along the fence on the parade ground and looking south toward the barracks. Vancouver Barracks will celebrate its 160th anniversary in May 2009. Established in 1849, it is the oldest U.S. military post in the Pacific Northwest.
Kahn originally painted the piece during the Art on the Boulevard’s annual Plein Air Exhibit at the Historic Reserve. Her original watercolor of Vancouver Barracks is available for purchase at Art on the Boulevard, a Friends of the Arts Gallery, 210 W. Evergreen Blvd. in Vancouver.
The 2007 Historic Reserve ornament featuring Fort Vancouver and created by local artist Elida Field hung on the White House Christmas tree last year. Autographed 2007 and 2008 ornaments are available for purchase for $19.95. This is an opportunity to begin collecting this series of autographed Christmas ornaments.
(November 21, 2009--Vancouver, WA) A painting of Vancouver Barracks by local artist Fay Kahn has been selected to adorn the Vancouver National Historic Reserve’s 2008 Christmas ornament. The $19.95 ornaments are available at the Historic Reserve Bookstore inside the Visitor Center, 1501 E. Evergreen Boulevard and at The Museum Shop at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth Street. Both shops are located on the Historic Reserve and are managed by the Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust.
The artist will autograph her Vancouver Barracks ornament at three holiday events on the Historic Reserve:
· Vancouver Barracks Holiday Tree Lighting, December 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., west end of the Parade Ground near the Barracks and Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver
· Christmas with Santa at Pearson Air Museum, December 13 from 10 a.m. to noon, The Museum Shop at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth Street, Vancouver
· Christmas at Fort Vancouver and the Historic Reserve Bookstore, December 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Historic Reserve Bookstore, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, just south of the Marshall House on Officers Row
The watercolor by Vancouver artist Fay Kahn depicts two Civil War era soldiers standing along the fence on the parade ground and looking south toward the barracks. Vancouver Barracks will celebrate its 160th anniversary in May 2009. Established in 1849, it is the oldest U.S. military post in the Pacific Northwest.
Kahn originally painted the piece during the Art on the Boulevard’s annual Plein Air Exhibit at the Historic Reserve. Her original watercolor of Vancouver Barracks is available for purchase at Art on the Boulevard, a Friends of the Arts Gallery, 210 W. Evergreen Blvd. in Vancouver.
The 2007 Historic Reserve ornament featuring Fort Vancouver and created by local artist Elida Field hung on the White House Christmas tree last year. Autographed 2007 and 2008 ornaments are available for purchase for $19.95. This is an opportunity to begin collecting this series of autographed Christmas ornaments.
LOIS SETTLEMEYER’S AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE “SIMPLY SEASONS” SHOW DURING THE CAMAS ART WALK AND CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CE
Camas, WA – Friday, December 5th, 2008, during the Camas Art Walk and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Second Story Gallery in the Camas Public Library, 421 NE Franklin, Camas, Washington, will host a reception for “Simply Seasons”. A show featuring the beauty of the seasons captured through the camera lens of local notable Lois Settlemeyer. Opening night reception is from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Settlemeyer’s expertise in macro and landscape photography displays incredible, true- to- life-detail. Many of her photos on display will be of the Camas area, and all of the selections, printed on canvas, are signed and numbered, limited edition prints. A number of her photos will be on sale and all profits will be donated to Open House Ministries in Vancouver, WA.
Settlemeyer’s photos have been selected for awards including the top ten Photo of the Year 2007 image “Volcano in the Clouds”, a shadow of Mt Hood taken from Prune Hill in Camas. “Red Clover” was chosen to win the photo competition in the Progressive Farmer magazine competition. Her entry “The Irving” won an award for the 2007 Historic Porches of Portland Photo Contest sponsored by Portland’s Architectural Heritage Center. “Heart and Soul” won Honorable Mention in the 2008 “Catch the Color” Photo Contest sponsored by Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm and Pro Photo Supply. In the Oregonian 2007 Homes and Gardens of the North West competition three additional Settlemeyer photos were placed among the winning entries.
Fall and Winter photos are displayed on the cover of Pathways magazine. She is a volunteer photographer for the Mt. Hood Chapter of the Pacific Crest Trail Association 2007-2008.
Much of Settlemeyers’ conceptual planning and subject selection involves her eye for detail. A career in the analytical sciences of chemistry and mathematics help to identify and capture structured patterns for her photographic artistry.
The opening night reception is on December 5, 2008 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Open to the public during library hours, the Settlemeyer collection will be on display in the Second Story Gallery from December 5th 2008 through December 27, 2008.
Settlemeyer’s expertise in macro and landscape photography displays incredible, true- to- life-detail. Many of her photos on display will be of the Camas area, and all of the selections, printed on canvas, are signed and numbered, limited edition prints. A number of her photos will be on sale and all profits will be donated to Open House Ministries in Vancouver, WA.
Settlemeyer’s photos have been selected for awards including the top ten Photo of the Year 2007 image “Volcano in the Clouds”, a shadow of Mt Hood taken from Prune Hill in Camas. “Red Clover” was chosen to win the photo competition in the Progressive Farmer magazine competition. Her entry “The Irving” won an award for the 2007 Historic Porches of Portland Photo Contest sponsored by Portland’s Architectural Heritage Center. “Heart and Soul” won Honorable Mention in the 2008 “Catch the Color” Photo Contest sponsored by Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm and Pro Photo Supply. In the Oregonian 2007 Homes and Gardens of the North West competition three additional Settlemeyer photos were placed among the winning entries.
Fall and Winter photos are displayed on the cover of Pathways magazine. She is a volunteer photographer for the Mt. Hood Chapter of the Pacific Crest Trail Association 2007-2008.
Much of Settlemeyers’ conceptual planning and subject selection involves her eye for detail. A career in the analytical sciences of chemistry and mathematics help to identify and capture structured patterns for her photographic artistry.
The opening night reception is on December 5, 2008 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Open to the public during library hours, the Settlemeyer collection will be on display in the Second Story Gallery from December 5th 2008 through December 27, 2008.
Ring in the season at the Holiday Open House & Specialty Artisans Market Saturday, Dec. 6
It seems that every year, meaningful gift giving is elevated to a new art form. This year, why not actually give art to the special people on your holiday list?
Shop the Holiday Open House and Specialty Artisans Market at Clark County Historical Museum 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and give everyone a unique piece of art. Support local artisans and choose from their selection of handcrafted art, heirloom collectibles, textiles, jewelry and fashion accessories, ornaments and more.
Admission is free to the museum during the Holiday Open House which also features free and creative craft activities for children.
And Don’t Miss: Throughout 2009, Clark County Historical Museum hosts the Centennial Celebration of our Carnegie Library Building. Next year also marks the 45th anniversary of the museum's opening in 1964. Special events are planned – including a May birthday party. Mark your calendar and check our Web site, www.cchmuseum.org, for special events information throughout the year
The Clark County Historical Museum is housed in Vancouver’s 1909 Carnegie Library, at 1511 Main St., Vancouver, Wa. Regular museum hours are: Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission rates apply. A wheelchair accessible entrance to the museum is located on the east side of the museum building accessed from 16th street.
Contact the Clark County Historical Museum, at (360) 993-5679, e-mail: cchmuseum@pacifier.com, or visit: www.cchmuseum.org, for more information.
Shop the Holiday Open House and Specialty Artisans Market at Clark County Historical Museum 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and give everyone a unique piece of art. Support local artisans and choose from their selection of handcrafted art, heirloom collectibles, textiles, jewelry and fashion accessories, ornaments and more.
Admission is free to the museum during the Holiday Open House which also features free and creative craft activities for children.
And Don’t Miss: Throughout 2009, Clark County Historical Museum hosts the Centennial Celebration of our Carnegie Library Building. Next year also marks the 45th anniversary of the museum's opening in 1964. Special events are planned – including a May birthday party. Mark your calendar and check our Web site, www.cchmuseum.org, for special events information throughout the year
The Clark County Historical Museum is housed in Vancouver’s 1909 Carnegie Library, at 1511 Main St., Vancouver, Wa. Regular museum hours are: Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission rates apply. A wheelchair accessible entrance to the museum is located on the east side of the museum building accessed from 16th street.
Contact the Clark County Historical Museum, at (360) 993-5679, e-mail: cchmuseum@pacifier.com, or visit: www.cchmuseum.org, for more information.
LACAMAS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION TO BREAK
GROUND FOR NEWEST BRANCH IN STEVENSON, WASHINGTON
November 26, 2008— Lacamas Community Credit Union announces that it will hold a Ground Breaking Ceremony for its newest branch in Stevenson, Washington at 12 p.m. on Friday, December 5th. The public is invited to attend the noon ceremony, which will be held on First Street between SW Russell Ave and Leavens Street.
The Clark County credit union will open its sixth branch—and its first in Skamania County—in mid 2009. The credit union has five other branches in Camas, Washougal and Vancouver.
“We are thankful to the community of Stevenson for welcoming us as we build our newest branch. Lacamas Community Credit Union currently has a number of members who live in Skamania County and we’re excited to build a branch in Stevenson to better serve them.” said Kathleen Romane, President/CEO. “We have already received positive feedback and enthusiasm about our new branch location and we look forward to serving the people of Skamania County,” she said.
Lacamas Community Credit Union was the first credit union in Clark County, Washington, chartered in 1936. The credit union serves anyone who lives or works in Southwest Washington. A full-service financial institution, LCCU serves its members through five convenient branch locations. For more information about Lacamas Community Credit Union, visit our web site at www.lacamas.org, or call (360) 834-3611 or (888) 834-3611.
November 26, 2008— Lacamas Community Credit Union announces that it will hold a Ground Breaking Ceremony for its newest branch in Stevenson, Washington at 12 p.m. on Friday, December 5th. The public is invited to attend the noon ceremony, which will be held on First Street between SW Russell Ave and Leavens Street.
The Clark County credit union will open its sixth branch—and its first in Skamania County—in mid 2009. The credit union has five other branches in Camas, Washougal and Vancouver.
“We are thankful to the community of Stevenson for welcoming us as we build our newest branch. Lacamas Community Credit Union currently has a number of members who live in Skamania County and we’re excited to build a branch in Stevenson to better serve them.” said Kathleen Romane, President/CEO. “We have already received positive feedback and enthusiasm about our new branch location and we look forward to serving the people of Skamania County,” she said.
Lacamas Community Credit Union was the first credit union in Clark County, Washington, chartered in 1936. The credit union serves anyone who lives or works in Southwest Washington. A full-service financial institution, LCCU serves its members through five convenient branch locations. For more information about Lacamas Community Credit Union, visit our web site at www.lacamas.org, or call (360) 834-3611 or (888) 834-3611.
Six Local High School Students Receive Scholarships and Architectural Internships
VANCOUVER, November 24 -- This fall, six students from local high schools were awarded scholarships upon completion of an eight-week “Leadership Student Workshop” offered by LSW Architects. The internship consisted of one day per week in the office learning about and experiencing the architectural profession, and one day each week volunteering in the community. This year’s students were: Daron Dean from Hockinson High School, James Gaynor from Columbia River High School, Nichole Kates from Ridgefield High School, Justin Beck from Union High School and Emma Sagor from Camas High School and Andrew Willson from Kingsway High School.
Consistent with the mission of LSW Architects, the goal of the Leadership Student Workshop is to provide local high school students with an exposure to architecture and to encourage a sense of volunteerism that gives back to our communities.
Consistent with the mission of LSW Architects, the goal of the Leadership Student Workshop is to provide local high school students with an exposure to architecture and to encourage a sense of volunteerism that gives back to our communities.
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