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Woodland Planters Days Community Celebration
Woodland’s 92nd annual community celebration hosts its biggest events today with the Woodland Planters Days Parade at 11 a.m. Visitors also can explore the carnival and Saturday Market; visit the firemen’s barbecue from noon to 3 p.m.; cheer on the participants of the 47th annual frog jump competition at 1:30 p.m.; enjoy the 12th annual bed races at 4 p.m.; and attend a car cruise-in at 7 p.m. followed by a concert. The festivities continue Sunday with all-day car shows and a talent contest at noon. The carnival will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
When: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Downtown Woodland, Fifth Street and Davidson Avenue; Horseshoe Lake Park, Goerig Street and Park Road; Woodland Moose Lodge, 133 Davidson Ave., Woodland.
Flag Day At Fort Vancouver
Flag Day At Fort Vancouver
JUNE 14 @ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Free
CELEBRATE FLAG DAY WITH THE COMMUNITY AT THE 26TH ANNUAL FLAG DAY AT FORT VANCOUVER, A FREE FAMILY EVENT PRESENTED BY DAVIDSON & ASSOCIATES INSURANCE.
5:00 PM | CEREMONY
The official ceremony includes:
- Presentation of the colors
- National Anthem
- Annual Clark County Mayors’ Patriotic Tie Contest
- New Patriotic Pie Competition! Join us for Pie in the Park.
5:45 PM | ACTIVITIES
After the ceremony, learn through hands-on patriotic activities including:
- Learn proper flag etiquette
- Sing patriotic songs
- Master marching
- Tour a historic landmark
- Color Washington state symbols
GIRL SCOUTS–EARN YOUR CELEBRATING COMMUNITY BADGE!
Pre-registration required to earn badge. Register here.
FREE FLAG EXCHANGE AT DAVIDSON & ASSOCIATES INSURANCE
Would you like to retire your old US flag and exchange it for a new one?
Stop by Davidson & Associates Insurance June 7th-17th , 8:00 am – 5:00 pm to exchange your old flag for a new one! Details available at www.davidsoninsurance.com
*Available while supplies last. The Fort Vancouver District Boy Scouts of America will perform a proper flag retirement for all exchanged flags.
Community Military Appreciation Committee’s “Heroes Night” Celebration
The Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC) presents our fifth annual Southwest Washington “Heroes Night” celebration. Join us Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the East Vancouver Costco located at 19610 SE 1st St. (on the corner of SE 1st Street and 192nd Avenue). The event will kick off with a car show starting at 3:00 PM hosted by the NW Corvette Club, then continue inside Costco from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Like last year, we will have a vintage aircraft flyover kicking off the event.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about and meet local heroes from various veteran and active military organizations, firefighters, EMT’s, Police, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, our Northwest “Battle Buddies” (trained service dogs), “War Horses with Warriors” with one or more of their therapeutic riding horses, and their veteran companions, to name a few.
There will be one night only specials, door prizes, kids’ activities, food and more. Plus, sponsors will be on hand giving out Costco Memberships to the community. Some of the door prizes available are a 65″ TV, Patio Set, Traeger grill, Tommy Bahama Cooler, and Patio Swing. FireHouse Subs will be giving away free mini-subs and the Fire and Ice Food Cart will be on hand and donating a portion of the proceeds to CMAC.
Everyone is welcome, no Costco Membership is needed to shop during the event!
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A car show featuring both classic and modern cars, trucks and motorcycles, music along with food from Firehouse Subs will kick off at 3:00 pm. Some unique attendees will include vintage military vehicles and the 40 et 8’s “Loci” that is a regular in our community’s various parades.
Between 4-4:30 PM, three vintage aircraft (biplanes) will do a flyover to kick off the event.
This marks our second year giving out the “Bill Morehouse Community Service Award,” in honor of our beloved “Buffalo Soldiers.” This award honors first responders who go “above and beyond” in their selfless contributions to the nearly half million citizens of this region both on and off the job. We will be highlighting two of our local First Responders, VPD Officer Julie Ballou and CCSO Deputy Albin Boyse, for their “Above and Beyond” work with area youth through the Police Activities League. “Bill Morehouse Community Service Awards” will also be presented to three of CMAC’s own: Julie Berger, James Mead and Dan Tarbell.
We will also be recognizing our very own “Rosie the Riveter,”. This year, on the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I, we are honoring Vancouver’s own “Rosie the Riveter” Priscilla Elizabeth Messinger. While representing one of our Second World War Heroines, let us not forget those women who also supported and sacrificed in the “War to End All Wars.”
Proceeds from the event will benefit CMAC, which is an all-inclusive organization reflecting a diverse cross-section of our community focused on serving Gold Star Moms/Families, homeless vets, and those whose needs are not otherwise being met. CMAC includes youth, active/reserve military, and various veterans groups. CMAC also plans and executes community-wide events, such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, “Our Community Salutes,” and POW/MIA Day ceremonies, as well as recognition/support of military families of all services. Learn more about CMAC at www.cmac11.com.
FLAG DAY AT FORT VANCOUVER
CELEBRATE OUR STARS AND STRIPES AT THE 24TH ANNUAL FLAG DAY AT FORT VANCOUVER PRESENTED BY DAVIDSON & ASSOCIATES INSURANCE!
5:00 PM | Ceremony
The official ceremony includes:
- Pledge of Allegiance
- National Anthem performed by Northwest Harmony Chorus
- US History Quiz, Sunset Elementary 5th Grade Students vs. Clark County Mayors
- Declaration of Independence Skit, Marshall Elementary 5th Grade Students
- Clark County Mayors’ Patriotic Tie Contest
5:45 PM | Activities
After the ceremony, learn through hands-on patriotic activities including:
- Learn proper flag etiquette
- Sing patriotic songs
- Master marching
- Tour a historic landmark
- Color Washington state symbols
Supplies and snacks provided!
Free Flag Exchange at Davidson & Associates Insurance
Would you like to retire your old US flag and exchange it for a new one?
Stop by Davidson & Associates Insurance June 11-15, 8:00am – 5:00pm to exchange your old flag for a new one! Details available at www.davidsoninsurance.com
*Available while supplies last. The Fort Vancouver District Boy Scouts of America will perform a proper flag retirement for all exchanged flags.
Join Fort Vancouver National Historic Site for a Week-Long Celebration of the National Park Service’s 101st Birthday
On August 25, 2017, the National Park Service will celebrate its 101st anniversary as an agency! In honor of the occasion, a week of exciting programs will be offered at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, one of the 417 units of the National Park Service. In addition to the programs listed below, the reconstructed Fort Vancouver will be populated with costumed volunteers throughout the week. Wednesday, August 23rd, Friday, August 25th, and Saturday, August 26th, from 9 am to 1 pm, visitors can also visit an active archaeological dig on the northern side of East 5th Street.
All programs are free of charge. On Friday, August 25, entrance fees to the reconstructed Fort Vancouver will be waived.
Archaeology Walking Tours
Discover the history that lies beneath our feet on one of this week’s Archaeology Walking Tours, led by National Park Service Archaeologists Dr. Doug Wilson and Elaine Dorset. These tours will meet at the entrance to the reconstructed Fort Vancouver.
Tuesday, August 22, 10:30 am
Wednesday, August 23, 10:30 am (this tour will feature the archaeology of the Historic Garden)
Saturday, August 26, 10:30 am
Spruce Mill Trail Walking Tours and Slide Presentation
Explore our community’s local World War I history on this special walking tour of the national park’s Spruce Mill Trail. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Chief of Interpretation Dr. Bob Cromwell will discuss the Spruce Production Division, which milled lumber for aircraft production during the war. These tours will meet at Pearson Air Museum, and after a 30 minute walking tour, will conclude with a one-hour presentation at the Tex Rankin Theater at Pearson Air Museum.
Friday, August 25, 1 pm
Saturday, August 26, 1 pm
The DH-4 Liberty In Peace and At War
Join Chief of Interpretation Dr. Bob Cromwell for a presentation on the history and development of the DH-4 Liberty plane, which played a significant role during World War I. This talk will take place at the Tex Rankin Theater at Pearson Air Museum, and will be followed by a walking tour around the museum’s newly restored DH-4 aircraft.
Saturday, August 26, 3 pm
Historical Garden Walking Tours
Join National Park Service volunteers on a special interpretive tour of the Fort Vancouver Garden. This garden was designed to replicate the Hudson’s Bay Company garden used by the residents of the fort in the 1830s and 40s. This tour will meet at the north end of the garden.
Daily, Tuesday, August 22, through Saturday, August 26, 9:15 am
Ethnobotany Walking Tour of the Confluence Land Bridge
Local nonprofit Confluence is honored to be working with Greg Archuleta, a Grand Ronde Lifeways Instructor, to produce this special series of walks. Greg will share native plants, their uses, and cultural items representational of Chinookan culture along the lower Columbia River. This tour starts at Old Apple Tree Park in Vancouver, Washington, off Columbia Way. To RSVP, contact Program Manager Courtney Yilk at 360-693-0123 or at courtney@confluenceproject.org
Saturday, August 26, 9 am to 11 am
Museum Collections Guided Tour
Go behind the scenes with Fort Vancouver National Historic Site’s Assistant Curator Meagan Huff to explore the national park’s museum collection of archaeological and historic artifacts. Learn how artifacts help us understand the past, and hear stories based on objects in the national park’s museum collection. This tour will meet at the Contact Station just inside the gates of the reconstructed Fort Vancouver. This tour is limited to 15 participants. All participants must be age 10 or older. Reserve a spot on this tour by calling (360) 816-6255.
Friday, August 25, 10:30 am
Kids Programs
Kids of all ages have an opportunity to learn about our local history at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site! Two Junior Ranger Days will be offered for kids ages 6 to 12. Toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers can join us for Little Learners at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, a drop-in program designed for young children.
Junior Ranger Day at Fort Vancouver, ages 6-12: Friday, August 25, 10 am to 2 pm
Junior Ranger Day at Pearson Air Museum, ages 6-12, Saturday, August 26, 10 am to 2 pm
Little Learners at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, ages 2-5: Saturday, August 26, 10 am to 12 pm
What: The 101st Birthday of the National Park Service, a celebration at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
When: Tuesday, August 22, to Saturday, August 26
Where: Reconstructed Fort Site (1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver, WA 98661), Fort Vancouver Visitor Center (1501 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661) and Pearson Air Museum (1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver, WA 98661)
Cost: Free