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Dozer Day set for this weekend in Vancouver

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 10:17am

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

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Computer lab open for job seekers

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011, 1:15pm
Computer lab open for job seekers

Unemployed? Update your resume, file for unemployment, or apply for your dream job in this special computer lab just for job seekers. Microsoft Office software, high-speed Internet, USB ports, CD and floppy disc drives, color scanner, and black-and-white printing are available.

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Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation proposes updates to park code

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff
Thursday, October 13th, 2011, 8:00am

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- In a workshop Monday night, Vancouver City Council heard recommendations from Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation for revisions to the Vancouver Municipal Code about governing Vancouver city parks.

"The City of Vancouver's Park code has not been updated in 40 years," said Parks and Recreation Director Pete Mayer. "Not only did language need to be clarified, new awareness around health and safety could not be ignored. We also had to assess and respond to some areas in which our code did not fully align with the Washington State Constitution or recent case law. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) and community members have already offered valuable feedback that has refined the recommendations. Today the public comment period opens and we look forward to hearing more feedback before we take this on for PRAC and City Council confirmation."

New sections have been added to the code. They would only affect public parks within the city limits, as opposed to County owned parks outside the City of Vancouver. The code updates include:

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Don't let another year slip away -- become a YWCA Clark County volunteer

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011, 9:18am

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Have you been thinking about volunteering, but been too busy in 2011? There is still time to make that commitment before another year slips away.

Officials from YWCA Clark County are seeking applicants for the fall 2011 new volunteer orientation and training cycle.

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Neighbors of Lacamas Lake are inviting the public for some good, clean fun

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011, 11:10am
Neighbors of Lacamas Lake are inviting the public for some good, clean fun

Sign up to help with the Lacamas Lake Cleanup from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17.

This event helps keep the lake shore beautiful.

Sponsors will provide gloves, garbage bags, area maps, drinking water, coffee and food. Participants should bring waterproof boots, family and friends. Prizes will also be given away during the cleanup.

For more information, call 360-817-5653 or send an e-mail.

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Catch some Dixieland jazz this week in Camas

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff
Monday, August 8th, 2011, 2:40pm
Catch some Dixieland jazz this week in Camas

Head out ot Crown Park this week for the latest edition of Concert in the Park, thanks to the City of Camas.

At 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Dixieland jazz will be played by the Black Swan Classic Jazz Band. The event is free.

For more information, call Camas Parks and Recreation at 360-834-7092.
 

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Port of Camas-Washougal reschedules concert date for Sept. 16

Submitted by KATU Communities Staff
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011, 3:04pm

Officials from the Port of Camas-Washougal announced a summer concert to replace the July 16 concert that was cancelled due to poor weather. The new concert will be held from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 16. The SlimJims will perform from 5:30-7 p.m., followed by 5 Guys Named Moe from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The new concert date is part of the port’s ninth annual Riverside Concert Series, presented by Lacamas Credit Union, at the Port of Camas-Washougal Marina Park, located near 24 South ‘A’ Street in Washougal.

The next concert date in the planned concert series will still be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 and features Richie & The Catillacs from 2-3:30 p.m., followed by Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts from 4-6 p.m. In addition, the winner of the Community Treasure Hunt will be announced with the award of an Apple iPad.

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