Parents & kids

Share scores award for Backpack Program

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Officials from Share announced their organization was selected to receive the 2012 Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Community Leadership Award for the Columbia River Region.

Dozer Day set for this weekend in Vancouver

Dozer Day, which gives kids an opportunity to operate heavy construction equipment and enjoy many other excavation-related activities for less than the cost of going to the movies, is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19-20.

Under the guidance of the Nutter Foundation, Dozer Day, has grown to over 20,000 attendees and raises over $100,000 for local children's charities.

Buy tickets online.

Location: CEMEX - Fishers Quarry (directly off SR-14 at the 192nd exit. Corner of Brady Rd. and 192nd Ave.)

Email: intern2@nutterfoundation.org

Phone: 360-759-2300

Fort Vancouver National Trust to host fourth teen vocal competition auditions

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Registration is open for auditions for this year's Sing Fourth Teen Vocal Competition presented by Davidson Insurance and Liberty Northwest Insurance Company.

Auditions will be granted to the first 45 Clark County high school students who contact contest organizers at the Fort Vancouver National Trust at 360-992-1804 or events@fortvan.org. Auditions begin at 1:30 p.m. June 9. Contest information, including the registration form, is available on the Trust's website.

A panel of judges will select 10 finalists who will compete in the Sing Fourth Teen Vocal Competition presented by Davidson Insurance and Liberty Northwest Insurance Company, which takes place on the Vancouver Toyota main stage during Independence Day at Fort Vancouver presented by Bank of America, at the Fort Vancouver National Site. The Sing Fourth Teen Vocal The competition begins at noon on July 4.

Get some good deals on books at Camas Library annual spring sale

Get some good deals on books at Camas Library annual spring sale

The Friends & Foundation of the Camas Library will host it's annual spring sale April 20, 21.

The sale will be help upstairs in the Camas Public Library. The doors will open from noon-6 p.m. April 20 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21. The last hour on Saturday, from 3-4 p.m., will be the $5 bag sale, meaning you'll be able to fill a grocery-sized bag with as many books as you can for only $5. Most books at the sale are between 50 cents and $1, so it's an inexpensive way to expand your mind and support your library at the same time.

America's oldest walking event hits Vancouver streets April 28

America's oldest walking event hits Vancouver streets April 28

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Hundreds of families and business leaders will join together April 28 at Vancouver Landing in Vancouver in the March of Dimes' annual March for Babies -- the nation's oldest walk fund-raiser and the only one honoring all babies -- those born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive.

James and Holly Hanset are walking in SW Washington for their son, Holdyn, who was born at 24 weeks gestation -- about four months too soon. He weighed only 1 pound, 8 ounces. James and Holly were told by multiple neonatologists they should consider not resuscitating as Holdyn was at such a high risk of defects and lifelong complications.

"We decided that Holdyn should at least be given a chance," James said. "We spent the next five months living in the NICU."

Though they still have struggles, James says they now have one of the sweetest toddlers anyone could ask for.

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity kicks off Women Build Capital Campaign

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity kicks off Women Build Capital Campaign

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Construction has begun on Evergreen Habitat for Humanity's 2012 Women Build house.

Unlike their other homes, this construction is being completed thanks to individual donations. Every dollar solicited from the public and businesses helps make the dream of owning a home a reality for one more family in Vancouver. Donations can be made online at www.ehfh.org.

"Clark County's first ever 'Women Build' will enable hundreds of women of all different skill levels to give back to their community and help put a roof over a partner family," said Josh Townsley, executive director, Evergreen Habitat for Humanity.

The home is at 1027 W. 39th Street in Vancouver. Miguel and Desere Bastidas will share the home with their two daughters, Arianna, 4, and Aleesya, 2, upon completion.

"Having our own home means everything to us. It means stability in every aspect of our lives," Desere Bastidas said.

Be the change: Volunteer at YWCA Clark County

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Officials from YWCA Clark County are looking for volunteers to start in April.

Discover where your skills and passion meet the community's greatest needs. Attend our free Introduction to Volunteer Service from 6-8:30 p.m. April 10. No reservation is needed.

YWCA Clark County has a strong need for volunteers to: