Local blogger joins Toni
Childs’ International Project
Michele McKeag Larsen
Michele McKeag Larsen,
Vancouver resident, blogger, and creator of
ISpyJoy.com, is one
of 25 writers to join singer, songwriter and actress Toni Childs’s
newest project, Cause: You’re
Beautiful.
Twenty-five inspirational men and women will share their personal
stories over the next twelve months on
CauseYoureBeautiful.com.
Larsen joins writers from Australia, South Africa and the United
States.
"I’m overjoyed to be part of this forward-thinking project aimed at
elevating the world we live in," said Larsen. "Toni has gathered
together an amazing group of people whose stories will inspire and
uplift millions. I’m honored to be included."
Cause: You're Beautiful is
currently focusing on supporting and celebrating women over the next
15 years and will launch five spontaneous global events that
celebrate humanity. These global events are aimed at uniting people
in a world that appears to be directing its focus on what divides
people.
For more information about Cause: You're Beautiful, visit
http://www.causeyourebeautiful.com/home.php.
To learn more about Larsen, visit
http://michelemckeaglarsen.
causeyourebeautiful.com/reach/columns/.
CEF to hold its 11th
annual auction Oct. 10th
The Camas Educational Foundation is holding its 11th annual “Imagine
the Possibilities” dinner and auction at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
10, at the Hilton Vancouver.
“Our school district is one of the crown jewels of Camas and we’re
very proud to have raised over $1million for innovation, enrichment,
and basic curriculum over the past 10 years,” says
Ron Gompertz, CEF president.
“Every student in the district has benefited from the generosity of
CEF’s volunteers, sponsors, and donors…."
The silent auction starts at 5:30 p. m., followed by dinner at 7:30
p.m., and a live auction at 8:30 p.m. A raffle for a week’s stay in
Hawaii with a $750 travel voucher will also be taking place. Tickets
to the event are $50, and raffle tickets are $10. Information for
this event and ticket purchases can be found by visiting
www.cefcamas.org.
The Camas Educational Foundation was founded in 1997 based on the
belief that partnership between community and schools is a means of
achieving excellence in education. Camas Educational Foundation is a
nonprofit volunteer group of parents, educators, and community
members dedicated to raising money and awarding grants in support of
academic and extra-curricular programs impacting over 5,600 students
in the Camas School District.
The City of Vancouver is
seeking applicants to fill mid-term vacancy
The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants to fill one mid-term
vacancy on the Urban Forestry Commission. The mission of the
seven-member commission is to enhance the city by managing and
conserving trees. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 4. There is no city residency requirement.
For applications or further information, contact
Myk Heidt in the City
Manager's Office at City Hall, 210 East 13th St., PO Box 1995,
Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, at
myk.heidt@ci.vancouver.wa.us
or by calling
487-8612.
People
After working 14 years at The
Columbian as a longtime political and local-government
reporter, Jeffrey Mize left
to pursue a new endeavor working for Clark County’s Public Works
Department as public information outreach manager. Mize started his
new position on Sept. 28 and succeeds
Jim Gladson, who
now
works for BergerABAM.
Mize stated that his new position enables him to communicate with
and still serve the public, this time for
county government.
News Briefs
Executive Director Network-Candidates
Forum will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the YWCA
Community Room, 3609 Main Street, and Washington State PTA-Mayors
Forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Fisher's Landing Assisted Living
Community, 17171 SE 22nd Drive.
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The Greater Chamber of Commerce is having
its "No Business After Hours" event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct.
8, in the big Koplan's building at 1012 Washington Street in
downtown Vancouver. Early bird pricing is $10 for members and $15
for non-members. Pricing at the door is $20 for members and $25 for
non-members. Food will be catered by Beaches, and the venue is
provided by Coldwell Banker Commercial. Pre-registration is
encouraged to avoid the lines to get in. To register, call
694-2588 or click
here.
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The Vancouver Children’s Opera will be
performing in Amahl and the Night
Visitors at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24, and 3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 25, in the Hough Elementary School Auditorium, 1900
Daniels Street.
Cost is $15 per family, $7 single, and $5 for
students and seniors, or two cans of food per person to support
local food banks. For more information, email
yourchamber@vancouverusa.com.
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Attorney
Jason Joner of Miller Nash will be presenting information on
the pros and cons of establishing a nonprofit, business planning and
mission/purpose statement, incorporating, business licences and much
more, from 1 to 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at E.B. Hamilton Hall,
605 Barnes, Vancouver. Cost is $22 to $38. To register for this
event or for more information, call
735-7110 or visit
http://nonprofitnetworkwa.org.
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Southwest Washington Medical Center is
delighted to announce a generous gift of a grand piano from
Michael Liu and
Nien-Wei Hsiao,
and Daniel and
Hooja Kim. The piano resides
in the Angelo Lobby of the E.W. and Mary Firstenburg Tower.
Accomplished pianists interested in participating as volunteers in
the Healing through the Arts program should call Guest and Volunteer
Services at 514-2035 for more
information.
Calendar
The Southwest Washington Watercolor
Society is having its 2009 fall art show, open to juried members, at
10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in Vancouver Mall, 8700 NE Vancouver
Mall Drive. Email
smartinson57@q.com
for more information.
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The Design Review Committee meets at 4 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 8, in
Conference Room 3A, at 4400 NE 77th Avenue, to discuss Vancouver
Community Library and Vancouver Waterfront proposed design
guidelines.
Call 487-7882
for more information.
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La Center North Clark County Chamber of
Commerce is hosting Candidates
Night 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 7, at La Center
High School Commons.
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Loaves and Fishes will be providing hot
meals to senior citizens from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at
the Community Center, 1000 E 4th Street, La Center.
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Ridgefield Planning Commission meets at
6:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 7, at Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N
Main Avenue.
Wednesday on the air
Take it Away! The Many Travels of Your Trash and Recycling
(10-6)—4:30 p.m. CVTV
City/County
Telecommunications Commission (live)—7 p.m. CVTV
Clark County Planning Commission (9-17)—10 p.m. CVTV
The Clark County Latino Leaders Summit-Afternoon Session
(10-3)—11:01 p.m. CVTV
Community Calendar Links
Wednesday,
October 7, 2009 Headlines
Links to news of
local & national significance
Ridgefield office helps vets--Columbian, Tom Vogt
Washougal E Street project advances, but faces bumps--Columbian,
Howard Buck
Washougal gets $3M loan for reservoir--Columbian, Marissa Harshman
Reward for 'River Rat' up to $15,000--Columbian, AP
Giant new ring discovered around Saturn--USA Today, AP
Dam's lock closure hurts Northwest shippers but could have been far
worse--Oregonian, Johnathan Brinckman
