Hanging Out with Johnny Depp and Otaku in Downtown Vancouver
I saw Johnny Depp in downtown Vancouver. Yep, there he was in Esther Short Park, all decked out as Jack Sparrow. I tried not to act too silly but I did get his photo. Johnny wasn’t the only one in the...
View ArticleHappy New Year! January 2012 Calendar
The days are short and wet but there is plenty happening in Southwest Washington during January. No need to hunker down. Get out there and get involved! January 2012 - It’s ALL happening at the 13...
View ArticleCelebrating National Pie Day in Southwest Washington
“Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness.” – Jane Austen, 1815 Some holidays shouldn’t be skipped. I’m adding National Pie Day to the list. Why is January 23 THE pie day?...
View Article10 Minute Conversation with Lee Rafferty
Lee Rafferty is the Executive Director of Vancouver’s Downtown Association. She has lived in Vancouver since 1974. Lee Rafferty, Executive Director, Vancouver's Downtown Association What brought you to...
View ArticleWhat if YOU Could Change the World One Dinner at a Time?
How do you make a difference in the world? We’re tucked in our corner of Washington State looking out at a globe filled with unfathomable poverty, disease, injustice… It’s particularly hard to know how...
View ArticleMarch is for Clams, Charlie Brown and Sasquatch
This is the month when we yearn for dry, sunny weather. Whether it’s still raining (it will be) or shining (it might be), abandon your recliner and get out there! There is plenty to do in Southwest...
View ArticleSW Washington Wineries: An Interview with Winemaker Michele Bloomquist of...
Southwest Washington has a very dynamic wine industry. WineTrails NW lists 30 wineries in the region. Wineries are scattered throughout the area in scenic rural areas and urban settings like downtown...
View Article10 Minute Conversation with Noland Hoshino
Noland Hoshino lives and breathes social media. He is the owner of Bcause Media, which specializes in digital marketing and social media optimization for businesses and non-profit organizations. Before...
View ArticleShops to Love: Sweet Spot Skirts
Stephanie Carroll, Owner of Sweet Spot Skirts in Downtown Vancouver Stephanie Carroll is an evangelist. She’s a vocal advocate for sporty, comfortable skirts and women are following her lead,...
View Article10 Minute Conversation with Nikki Klock, Editor of the Vancouver Family Magazine
Nikki Klock is the Editor of Vancouver Family Magazine. She has lived in Vancouver with her family since 2003 when they moved to the area after college from Utah. She is the mother of two daughters,...
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