Kimsey puts Free
Clinic above politics

Clark County auditor Greg Kimsey, who annually has a pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebration as a fund-raising event for his Republican candidacy for auditor, this year is holding the event as a fundraiser for the Free Clinic.

All money received will be donated to the clinic, which provides free health care to adults and children in Clark County.

The Kimsey/Free Clinic Pre-St. Patrick’s Day event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12. Reservations can be made by email, kimsey@comcast.net, or by calling 521- 6685.

Clark offering new scholarships

In celebration of Clark College’s 75th anniversary, the college is offering two new scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year. One scholarship will be awarded to an incoming Clark College student, and one scholarship will be awarded to a continuing Clark College student.

Each will receive $3,000 toward tuition for one year and $750 for books and supplies at the Clark College Bookstore.

The scholarships are donations from Arnerich, Massena & Associates, Inc., in support of the college’s diamond anniversary.

Application forms are available in Microsoft Word and interactive PDF format on the Clark College Web site: www.clark.edu/anniversaryscholarship. Deadline for applications is Friday, April 10.

Pacific Continental Bank
declares another dividend

Pacific Continental Corporation, the bank holding company for Pacific Continental Bank, reports that its board of directors has declared a quarterly ten cents per share cash dividend payable March 13 to shareholders of record on March 3. The ten cents per share is unchanged from the company's 2008 quarterly dividends. Overall, this is the twenty-sixth year in a row the company has paid cash dividends.

Pacific Continental Bank, founded in 1972, delivers personalized services through fourteen banking offices in Oregon and Washington, including a branch at 911 Main Street, Vancouver.

“Duct Tape marketing coach”
Michael Thompson BSA speaker

The Business Success Association presents Michael Thompson, Market Accelerators, LLC, “the duct tape marketing coach,” at its Wednesday, Feb. 25, luncheon in the Hometown Buffet, reports Donna Owen, BSA executive director.

Registration and the buffet in the Hometown Buffet, 7809-B NE Vancouver Plaza Drive, begin at 11:30 p.m. In addition to registration fee for nonmembers, attendees must buy a buffet lunch. Reservations are recommended. For further information, call 635-2933.

Magenta Debuts new home with
A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Magenta Theater presents William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by David Bower and produced by Magenta artistic director Jaynie Roberts, as the debut main-stage production in its new facility at The Magenta Theater, 606 Main Street.

The play will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday though Saturday, March 12-14 and March 19-21.There will be a 2 p.m. matinee performance, Saturday, March 21.

Admission is $10 to $14 in advance, and $1 more at the door. For further information, call 635-4358.

Newly remodeled, the 606 Main Street location formerly housed Vancouver’s Arts Equity Theater. Magenta plans to bring a variety of family-friendly entertainment to the space, including improv and live music as well as plays.

ComedySportz plans a return to the space for four shows on Friday and Saturday, March 27-28.

Mayor’s State of City
address is Thursday

Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard presents the annual State of the City address at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Hilton Vancouver, Washington. The address, titled “Accelerate Through the Curves,” will be descriptive of how the city will cope with and take advantage of current economic conditions.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Admission is a donation of non-perishable food for the Salvation Army Stop Hunger Warehouse. Registration is required. Call Alexis Bafus, 487-8600, for further information.

People

Dan Kaler has been appointed to the Clark County Solid Waste Advisory Commission representing southeast Clark County. <> Rand Harris has been reappointed to the Camp Bonneville Advisory Group.

Calendar

The Vancouver City Council meets from 4 to 5:15 p.m. today to discuss city finances. Following an executive session, the council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. <> The City of Portland and the Port of Portland are exploring annexation of West Hayden Island and are holding a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. this evening in the Rose Room in Portland City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Avenue. For further information, call Alice Ann Wetzel, (503) 823-9711. <> Clark Public Utilities commissioners meet in regular session at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. <> Port of Vancouver commissioners meet in regular session at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. <> Clark County commissioners meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24.

 Community Calendar Links

• Southwest Washington Center for the Arts

• Greater Vancouver Chamber Community 

• City of Vancouver Calendar