Vancouver architectural ornamentation
lecture subject at Museum after Hours

Vancouver’s early sculptured terra cotta, intricate brick patterns and wooden gingerbread architectural ornamentation, as well as its modern glass building fronts, are subject matter for Derek Chisholm’s 7 p.m. lecture and slide show, “Architectural Ornamentation in Vancouver,” at the Clark County Historical Museum’s Thursday After Hours program, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the museum at 1511 Main Street.

Vancouver resident Chisholm is a senior planner for Parametrix, Portland. He is a former manager of the Clark County Historical Preservation Program, a Vancouver Planning Commission member, and a member of the board of directors of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation.

The museum’s current exhibits, “Vancouver Uncovered,” “Woven History: Native American Basketry," and “John Whitehead: Vancouver’s Grandma Moses?” will be open.

There is no admission fee during the after hours program.

iQ Credit Union employees challenged
to raise $13,000 for county trails

iQ Credit Union has challenged its employees to raise $13,000 for Clark County trails through its “Walk-a-Mile, Build-a-Trail” program, reports Clark County’s Parks Foundation spokesperson Cheri Cole. The first in a series is the iQ Credit Union Walk Lacamas Lake event that begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 12, in Lacamas Lake Park.

According to Cole, the county Regional Trail and Bikeway Systems Plan designates a total of 240 miles of trails for development. Of those, 80 have been developed. For further information on the Walk Lacamas Lake event, call Melanie Stephens, 992-4246. Further information on the Parks Foundation can be found at www.parksfoundation.us.

Business Growth Awards
dinner is Thursday, May 10

John Warta, chairman and CEO of PACIFIC Lightnet is the featured speaker at the Vancouver Business Journal’s annual Business Growth Awards dinner, Thursday, May 10, in the Hilton Vancouver Washington. A reception for winners is at 5 p.m. Dinner begins at 7 p.m.

Awards will be given for the innovator of the year, start-up business of the year, and the three fastest growing companies

The dinner is presented by Bullivant, Houser, Bailey, and sponsored by Bank of Clark County, Biggs Insurance Services, Peterson & Associates, P.S., Liberty Northwest, Infinity Interior and On Line Support. For further information on the $75 per person event, call 695-2442.

People

Stephanie Heidrich has joined the Vancouver Human Resources Department as a human resource assistant for recruitment and selection. Formerly, Heidrich was in the Human Resource Department at Columbia Sportswear, Portland

News briefs

Seeking qualified applicants to join the Reserve Officer Program, the Vancouver Police Department is holding an informational meeting on the reserve program at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, in police department headquarters, 605 E Evergreen Boulevard. For further information, call Ron Stevens, 487-7465. n Food vendors are being sought by the City of Vancouver to provide viands for Esther Short Park summer programs. An informational meeting will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, in the Marshall Conference Room in the Esther Short Building, 610 Esther Street. For further information, call Cara Cantonwine, 619-1131.

Calendar

The 2007 Home and Garden Idea Fair sponsored by Clark Public Utilities continues today through 8 p.m., Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clark County Fairgrounds. There is no charge for admission, but a $5 per vehicle parking fee is in force at the fairgrounds. Fair features the Home of the Future, hybrid automobiles, 300 commercial exhibits and the largest plant sale in the region with 80 southern Washington nurseries participating. n Thousands of walkers from throughout the world converge in Vancouver this weekend participating in the city’s  n Vancouver residents may shred sensitive documents at no  charge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, in the Luepke Center, 1009 McLoughlin Boulevard. There is no charge. The shred-a-thon is sponsored by the Washington Law Enforcement Group Against Identity Theft. n The Oregon Chamber Players Con Grazia Wind Quintet presents “Farce, Follies & Fun,” an April Fool’s Day-type of concert, at 7:30 p.m. this evening in the Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, 5441 SE Belmont Street, Portland. General admission is $10. Senior and student admission is $5. For further information, call (888) 627-8788, extension 2. n Share’s 6th annual Share-a-Bowl fundraising dinner is 6 p.m. Sunday, April 29, in Skyview High School, 1300 NW 139th Street. Justin Klump, acoustic guitarist, entertains at the function that opens at 4:45 p.m. Share cares for hungry and homeless in Clark County. Dinner is $25 for adults. Children from 5 to 12 are $5; children under 5 are free.

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