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The Arts
The Magenta Theater’s July schedule includes an evening of music, and an evening of improv comedy.
At 7 p.m. Saturday, July 10, The Magenta Theater Small Band and guests will provide an intimate night of music, playing well-known favorites and original works. Tickets at the door are $8 for adults and $5 for children under age 12.
Magenta Improv Theater (MIT) will present its version of “Whose Line is it Anyway…?” at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 24. MIT was a hit in 2009.
For more information, call the box office at 360-635-4358, or see www.magentatheater.com. Tickets are $5, general admission, at the door; no reserved seating.
The theater is located at 606 Main St., in Vancouver.
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Retired Vancouver school teacher Harry Wheeler will showcase his signature style with his latest collection of Pacific Northwest and Europe oil paintings July 2-31 at Art on the Boulevard, located at 210 W Evergreen, Vancouver.
“For many years my artistic style was considered very traditional and impressionistic” states Wheeler. “However, I have been evolving towards a more abstract style with brighter use of color and design. I try to capture a special intensity and vitality found in nature”.
Art on the Boulevard is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on First Fridays till 9 pm. For further information contact the gallery at 360-750-4499 or go to www.artontheboulevard.org
The 16th annual Clark County Rural Heritage Fair will take place on July 17-18 at Schurman's Iron Ranch, 23100 N.E. 10th Ave, in Ridgefield.
The event will travel back in time to showcase vintage steam and gas engines, tractors, farm and logging equipment, cars, trucks, toys and household items. Other activities will include blacksmith demonstrations, a tractor parade, food, crafts and collectibles.
Admission is $7, and free to children age 10 and younger. For more information, call Garland Burger at 360-573-6349 or www.RuralHeritage Fair.com.
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It’s summer…and that means its time for movies at the park.
In July, five movies are scheduled to begin at dusk at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver and Leroy Haagen Park Community Park, located off N.E. 136th Ave., north of N.E. 9th St.
Esther Short Park Movies, presented by Dr. Bonny Lund, DDS and the Port of Portland, will include: “Extra-ordinary Measures” (PG) July 2; “Tooth Fairy” (PG), July 9; and “Star Trek” (PG-13), July 16.
Movies at Haagen Park, presented by: Dr. Bonny Lund, DDS and the Port of Portland, include: “The Spy Next Door” (PG), July 23; and “The Blind Side” (PG-13), July 30.
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Five Guys Named Moe will kick off the Riverview Six to Sunset concert series Thursday, July 8, at Esther Short Park in Vancouver.
Other upcoming concerts include Patrick Lamb Band, July 15; The Antics, July 22; Quarterflash, July 29; Zuzo Blue, Aug. 5; and Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts, Aug. 12.
For more information, log on to www.cityofvancouver.us/events, or call City of Vancouver Special Events at 360-487-8631.
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Loaves & Fishes Centers, in an effort to provide fresh produce and reduce food costs, has planted several large gardens throughout the metro area.
The largest garden, located at the 78th Street Garden in Vancouver, is more than an acre.
Volunteer groups from various communities are not only planting the gardens, but will help maintain them during the growing season. According to Loaves & Fishes Centers Food Service Director Tom Maier, the harvest from the gardens will save the agency an estimated $41,000 in food costs.
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Leadership Clark County will host a candidate forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at Clark College’s Gaiser Hall, featuring candidates running for the open seat in the U.S. 3rd Congressional District. The event is free and open to the public.
Candidates will be asked nonpartisan questions which are being developed by Leadership Clark County (LCC) and the Clark College Political Science department; the candidates will not receive the questions in advance. “Election season is heating up,” says Temple Lentz, LCC board member, who is co-chair of the event with fellow board member Troy Van Dinter. “U.S.
Representative Brian Baird’s retirement leaves a rare undefended federal seat,” she adds. “This may be Clark County’s best—if not only—opportunity to hear all of the candidates at a single event before the Primary.”
For more information, visit www. leadershipclarkcounty.com/
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Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteer groups and individuals to help preserve the camas lily fields located north of Lacamas Lake by removing invasive and non-native scotch broom and replanting seeds.
To volunteer or to organize a work party with your church, school, club or group of friends, contact Vancouver-Clark Parks and Rec-reation’s volunteer coordinator, Teresa Fernandez, at 360-619-1124, or teresa.fernandez@ci.vancouver.wa.us
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Smart Health Decisions is offering several healthcare-related workshops for the month of July. All classes will be held at their offices at 211 East 11th St., Suite 201, Vancouver.
“Medicare Prepare Part I” will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 13. It will cover Medicare basics including the different Medicare programs, and the important differences between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Class fee is $20.
“Medicare Prepare Part II” will be held from 6:30-9 p.m., Thursday, July 15. It will cover Medicare supplements and Medicare prescription drug plans. Class fee is $20 fee.
Visit SmartHealthDecisions.com for more information; make reservations for the workshops at 360-609-3883.
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AARP will present its Driver Safety Program in July in the following locations:
Evergreen Schools Administrative Offices, 13501 N.E. 28th St., tan complex, Vancouver, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 20-21. Instructor: Tom Davis. Registration: 604-4082 or www.evergreenps.org.
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital, 2211 N.E. 139th St., Vancouver, from 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., July 24. Instructors: Robin and Joanne Ruzek. Registration: 487-3500.
Van Mall Retirement Community, 7808 N.E. 51st St., Vancouver, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 26-27. Instructor: Bill Tucker. Registration: Pat Lussier 574-2472.
Cost is $12 for AARP members with presentation of card, and $14 for non-members.
Preregistration is required. For information contact Pat Lussier 574-2472.
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