Math and Science Day 2009 at WSU Vancouver

Southwest Washington MESA (Math, Engineering and Science Achievement) will hold its third annual Math and Science Day at Washington State University Vancouver from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.

Math and Science Day partners with local businesses, academic institutions and community organizations to provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math-) related exhibits, demonstrations and lab activities that, interactive, seek to engage middle-school students, helping them connect math, engineering and science to their everyday lives.

More than 100 students from Jason Lee, Cascade and Hockinson Middle Schools are expected to participate in Math & Science Day 2009. Volunteers from the School of Engineering and Computer Science at WSU Vancouver, the Clark College math department, the City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center, the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-Abernathy Fish Technology Center, Oregon Health and Science University-Department of Behavioral Neuroscience, Bonneville Power Administration, Logitech, RNS Consulting LLC, and Hewlett Packard will also participate in the event.

Turtle Place wins international recognition

Turtle Place received the 2009 Award of Distinction for Public Spaces from the International Downtown Association. The annual achievement award recognizes the innovation and partnerships formed by the Vancouver Downtown Association, C-TRAN and the City of Vancouver, that transformed an underused bus mall into an urban plaza with public art, lighting, seating, and other amenities. The plaza was also constructed from repurposed materials to promote sustainable practices.

To learn more about the International Downtown Association, visit www.ida-downtown.org.

The Arc of Clark County honors achievement, service and leadership

The Arc of Clark County has announced that it will be recognizing individuals and businesses that have helped people with disabilities achieve a lifetime of success at The Arc of Clark County Annual Meeting and Achievement Awards Luncheon, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Heathman Lodge. Reservations are $25 per person, and table sponsorships, at $200 per table, include 8 reserved seats. Reservations can be purchased either online or by downloading a reservation reply card and submitting it with your payment.

Mayor Royce Pollard and the Vancouver City Council will also be presented with this year's James Gould Leadership Award for being a leading advocate on behalf of people with developmental disabilities. The mayor, along with the City Council, has helped the Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation programs for people with disabilities grow from 275 individuals to the more than 600 who are currently being served. The Access to Recreation program now serves as a model of success across the nation.

To learn more about The Arc of Clark County or to purchase tickets, visit www.ArcofClarkCounty.org.

News Briefs

The Washougal DRIC-The City of Washougal and The Washougal Main Street Market are having a Pumpkin Party from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Reflection Plaza, on the corner of Main Street and Pendleton Way. Free pumpkins will be given to the first 200 kids. There will also be treats, prizes, games, a costume contest, and more. For more information, visit www.cityofwashougal.us. <> The 2009-2010 Clark College Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Rich Inouye, will present a concert of big band jazz at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in Gaiser Hall Student Center on the Clark College campus. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call Peggy Winston at 992-2662, or visit the Jazz Festival website www.clark.edu/special/jazz_festival/. <> Battle Ground Cares Committee, a sub-committee of the City Council, will be performing various service projects in the City of Battle Ground from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24-25. Events include a Community Health Fair, litter pick-up, tree planting and more. Volunteers check in at the volunteer tent on East Main Street in the old Battle Ground Library parking lot. For more information about volunteering for this event, call city clerk Claire Lider at 342-5008 or at the City’s website, www.cityofbg.org.

Calendar

Vancouver Lake Watershed Partnership meets at 4 p.m. today, Oct. 21, at Port of Vancouver Administrative Offices, 3103 N.W. Lower River Road. <> La Center City Council is meeting for a budget work session at 6 p.m. tonight, Oct. 21, at La Center City Hall, 214 E 4th Street. <> Urban Forestry Commission meets from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Oct. 21, Esther Short Building, 610 Esther Street. Call 619-1128 for more information. <> Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. tonight, Oct. 21, at the Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N Main Avenue. <> City Center Redevelopment Authority will meet at noon tomorrow, Oct. 22, in City Hall Council chambers, 210 East 13 Street, Vancouver. For more information, call 735-8805. <> The Downtown Redevelopment Authority is having a meeting at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Oct. 22, City Council Chambers, 210 East 13 Street. Call 619-1069 for more information. <> Loaves and Fishes will be providing hot meals to senior citizens from noon to 2 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 22, at La Center Community Center, 1000 E 4th Street. For more information, call 567-7670.

 

Wednesday on the air

 

Clark County Board of Commissioners (10-20)—5 p.m. CVTV

Election 2009: East Clark County Candidate Fair (10-13)—8 p.m. CVTV

City Minutes (10-18)—9:25 p.m. CVTV

Election 2009: Vancouver Mayoral Candidate Debate (10-7)—10 p.m. CVTV

VPD All Access: Neighborhood Police Officers—11:30 p.m. CVTV

 

Community Calendar Links

• Southwest Washington Center for the Arts

• Greater Vancouver Chamber

• City of Vancouver Calendar

 

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Headlines

 

Links to news of local & national significance

Baird suggests sweeping reforms--Columbian, Kathie Durbin

State grant aids school tutors--Columbian, AP

Zone change allows more retail in Hazel Dell--Columbian, Cami Joner

Evergreen band member selected for honor--Columbian, Laura McVicker

Obama pay cuts: White Hose forcing bailed-out companies to slash compensation--Huffington Post, AP

Iranian negotiators tentatively agree to uranium transfer deal--Washington Post, Glenn Kessler