The Pearson Field Advocates for General Aviation (PAGA) annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the Tex Rankin Theater at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St., near Ft. Vancouver. The meeting will focus on the following items:

• PAGA activities in 2011 and PAGA events planned for 2012.
• Review of the new airport master plan by Willy Williamson.
• A discussion with FAA tower personnel on operations, issues and procedures.
• Pearson Air Museum programs and events, and opportunities for PAGA pilots to participate in educational activities.

In addition, guests will learn about the benefits of PAGA membership. Comments from attendees during the meeting are welcome and encouraged. For more information, visit www.PearsonField.com.

Fort Vancouver’s last two Lantern Tours of the season are coming up tomorrow, Feb. 4, and Saturday, Feb. 18. Visitors will each carry his or her own lantern as knowledgeable interpreters in period costume lead groups on after-dark tours of the Fort, which is part of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth St. in Vancouver. Complimentary cider is available. Reservations required, fee. Tours start at 7 p.m., and guests should plan to arrive no later than 6:45 p.m. Tours last one hour and 30 minutes. The cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children under 15 years of age. Reservations are required by calling 360-816-6230. For more information, visit the Fort Vancouver website at www.fortvan.org, or click here.

Approximately 700-800 people from the Vancouver School District attended the STEM Open House on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Vancouver’s newest magnet school will focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The study of art and design principles will be integrated within the core curriculum. Students will participate in real-world learning experiences involving problem-solving and hands-on activities in a technology-rich, modern learning environment. The school will open in September, contingent on the state’s budget situation. The school ultimately will serve students in grades six through 12. In its first year, the school will enroll a limited number of students in grades six, seven, nine and 10. During the start-up year, the school will operate at two sites. For more information, call Dr. Mike Stromme at 360-313-1100, or click here to watch a video.

Ridgefield’s Three Brothers Vineyard & Winery recently won three medals at the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. The winery took home the gold medal for its 2009 Sangionvese, and bronze medals for both the 2008 Malbec Reserve and 2009 Brethren Cuvee. The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is regarded as the largest competition for American wines in the world and receives over 5,500 entries. To learn more, see threebrotherswinery.com, or visit the winery for a tasting at 2411 N.E. 244th St. in Ridgefield. Tasting room hours are Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Tastings on holidays and weekdays are available by calling 360-263-6339.

Vancouver seeks applicants for a vacancy on the Vancouver Public Facilities District (PFD) board of directors. This recruitment is for a full term. Members may serve a maximum of two four-year terms. Applications must be received in the City Manager’s Office by 5 p.m., Friday, March 2. The PFD board typically meets once in June and once in December in the City Hall Council Chambers, 415 W. 6th St. in downtown Vancouver. Financial activities of the PFD consist almost exclusively of the receipt of sales tax credit funds and the transfer of those funds to the DRA in support of the Hotel/Convention Center project. To apply, contact the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 9866, call 360-487-8605, or fax 360-487-8625. To apply online, click here.

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education have granted Woodland High School a Washington Achievement Award. Woodland High School is being recognized for “High Overall Excellence” as a top-performing school in the state of Washington. The award is a part of the state board’s accountability program, established to celebrate the state’s top-performing schools and to recognize achievement in multiple categories. The award is highly selective and based on a school’s performance according to the Washington Achievement Index. Woodland High School will be honored at a ceremony on April 25 in Everett.

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument officials announce the opportunity to apply for temporary special-use permits for outfitter and guide paddling opportunities on Coldwater Lake. Coldwater Lake is already open to the public for non-motorized boating. This will be the first time the Forest Service is opening up Coldwater Lake paddling opportunities to outfitter and guide companies. Only applications for human-powered kayak, canoe or rowboat activities will be considered. Applications, downloadable by clicking here, will be accepted on a first come, first served basis from Wednesday, Feb. 15, through Friday, Feb. 24. For more detailed information, click here, or contact Lisa Romano at 360-449-7831 or lmromano@fs.fed.us.

Chrisetta Mosley brings cooking back.

Things are going swimmingly for Davin Gong.

Russell Brent is down at the Pub.

Marc Boldt, unplugged.

“Wintertide,” Vancouver Symphony Orchestra‘s lively and intimate chamber music series, is the perfect complement to the larger, more dynamic orchestral performances. In response to widespread demand, the VSO is introducing this series, under the direction of Dr. Michael Liu. The first concert will be held tonight, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St. in Vancouver. A second performance will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, at Zion Lutheran Church, 824 N.E. 4th Ave. in Camas.

The concerts will feature the Columbia River Brass performing exciting music in various styles from composers including Wilke Renwick, Samuel Scheidt, Eric Ewazen, Dave Robertson, and J.S. Bach. Performers include Bruce Dunn and Scott Winks on trumpet, Allan Stromquist on horn, David Conditt on trombone, and Doug Peebles on bass trombone. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets may be purchased online by clicking here or at the door while supplies last.

At a time when every dollar is precious and every second counts, business owners Wendy Sturm and Erin Martuscelli are committed to helping their clients maximize both. Sturm and Martuscelli, owners of WE Plan It, LLC, are applying their decades of experience in event management and business planning to help busy people make the most of events and meetings. Their new business launches today, Feb. 3. “All you have to do is click three buttons on your computer or smartphone, or even just give us a call,” says Martuscelli, “and we’ll have everything taken care of and ready to go.”

“Our motto is, ‘Our plan. Your experience,’” says Sturm. “We’ll take the tasks you just don’t have time or energy to do and we’ll plan it all for you. Whether you want to go out, escape, hold a lunch meeting, or plan a family weekend outing, we’ll take care of the details and remove the hassle. You get to focus on just being there.”

WE Plan IT offers subscribers hand-picked reviews and recommendations to plan their own date or event, or choose to let WE Plan IT make all the arrangements. The company is offering a free 30-day trial of its services for the first 150 customers who sign up. To find out more about WE Plan It, visit www.WEPlanIt.com, or attend the company launch tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver.

Jim Mains, Christina Baldisseri, Greg Whitson, and Jack Burns. Not pictured: Madeleine Dulemba and Bart Curren.

Vancouver Farmers Market has announced new board members and the re-election of Jim Mains as president of the association. Mains has been president since 2009. He is the owner of Main Distinction, a marketing and networking firm, and also sits on the board of directors for Leadership Clark County, CVAB, and Navigation Point. Other appointments to the Vancouver Farmers Market board of directors include Christina Baldisseri, of PeaceHealth Medical Group, Greg Whitson, and  Jack Burns. Madeleine Dulemba and Bart Curren were appointed vice presidents.

The Vancouver Farmers Market is now the largest outdoor market in the state of Washington. The market provides fresh and local produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, delicious food, and pet treats, as well as accessories for homes and gardens. For more information, visit vancouverfarmersmarket.com.

The Port of Camas-Washougal will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the port offices, 24 S. A St. in Washougal. The executive session begins at 2:30 p.m., and the public portion begins at 5 p.m. For more information, contact Mary Murphy at 360-835-2196, ext. 102.

Legislators might be in Olympia this month, but Vancouver-area residents can still join the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce for “Lunch with  Lawmakers” from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7. This month, the GVCC’s special guest is Enterprise Washington, a nonprofit organization based in the Puget Sound area that helps elect business-savvy legislators by turning local business leaders into strong political candidates. Tuesday’s topics include the importance of candidate recruitment and how to help qualified individuals run for office.

The goal of Lunch with Lawmakers is to provide an opportunity for local business leaders to share their thoughts and participate in building a thriving business community supported by strong, business-minded leaders. All participants are invited to bring their own lunches. Registration is required. The event is free and open to GVCC members and non-members alike. The lunch will be held in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St. in downtown Vancouver. For more details, visit www.vancouverusa.com.

The Bravo! Vancouver Concert Series presents Leonard Bernstein’s Mass at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 400 S. Andresen Rd. in Vancouver. Bernstein’s Mass will be performed by more than 150 musicians, including the 60-voice Bravo! Vancouver Chorale, the 60-voice Pacific Youth Choir from Portland, a “Street Chorus” and members of the Washington Chamber Orchestra. Internationally acclaimed baritone soloist Douglas Webster will perform the lead solo role. Tickets are available from Bravo! Vancouver at www.bravoconcerts.com or 360-906-0441. Tickets are also available through TicketsWest www.ticketswest.com or 1-800-992-8499. Reserved tickets are $25. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, and kids under age 12 are free with a paid parent. Visit www.bravoconcerts.com for more information.

Simon Spykerman, owner of SpykerMedia and Northwest Business Videos, will present “Do It Yourself! Video Marketing for Small Business” at the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce‘s Next Level Networking event on Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the Pacific Room at Educational Service District 112, 2500 N.E. 65th Ave. in Vancouver. He will discuss the best types of video for your business, tips on doing it yourself, how to use YouTube, and how to ensure that your videos show up in search results. The event is $5 for GVCC members. For GVCC members who bring a one-time, non-member guest, both attend for free. Click here to register. If you’re not a GVCC member but would like to attend on your own, call 360-694-2588 for a free guest pass.

For the first time ever, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site features an afternoon of activities centered on the power of connection through the written word. On Sunday, Feb. 12, visitors are invited to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, 1501 E. Everygreen Blvd., to see an exhibit of letters and postcards. Free reproduction postcards will be available, and interpreters dressed as Hudson’s Bay Company clerks will help guests write with a dipped-ink pen. Interpreters will also perform a short scene about a real Hudson’s Bay Company letter that was never delivered to its recipient. For the youngest visitors, there will be coloring and paper-folding crafts. Complimentary cookies and apple cider are available in the Fort Vancouver kitchen, and the Fort Vancouver audio tour is free with paid admission to the park. The program runs from noon to 3 p.m, and the Fort is open until 4 p.m. The Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entrance fees apply: $3 for adults, and free for children ages 15 and under. America the Beautiful interagency passes will be accepted. For more details, visit www.nps.gov/fova.