Vancouver WA / Clark County / SW Washington Events - Week of 4/14 - 4/20/08

Here are some of the events coming up this week in the Vancouver WA / Clark County area:

April 17 - 25:

Magenta Theater's "Once Upon A Palace Purple" (7:00p / Matinee on April 26 at 3:00p)

Queen Violet & King Percival rule happily over the Purple Kingdom. Violet fears that she'll never get her four "unusual" daughters married to suitable princes. Meanwhile in the Red Kingdom, Queen Scandalous & King Uberoff have to trouble finding eligible bachelors for their gorgeous daughters. A plotting Prime Minister and an unscrupulous manservant stir up trouble with potions and an eclectic bath of princes. But no one is prepared for the intervention of an unconventional Fairy Godmother! Suitable for all ages over 4.

Location: First Baptist Church - 108 W 27th St, Vancouver

April 19:

Earth Day at Salmon Creek Park (8:30a - 2:00p)

Enjoy lunch for a small suggested donation while enjoying a local park and learning about what is going on in our community. There will be more than 10 local environmental organizations with children's activities during the day. Everyone ie welcome!

Location: Salmon Creek Park/Klineline Pond - 1112 NE 117th St, Vancouver

Earth Day Celebration at Marshall Community Center (9:00a - 2:00p)

Beginning with a free pancake breakfast, this event also includes earth-friendly crafts, interactive booths, games, face painting & demonstrations. Demonstrations throughout the day include: Container Gardening, Family Green Cleaning, Recycled Garden Art, Composting, Benefits of Trees, Tree Planting, Rain Gardens, and Rain Barrells. There will also be a slide presentation on Global Warming, and other learning opportunities for the whole family.

Location: Marshall Community Center - 1009 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver

Nez Perce Chief Redhart Memorial Ceremony (10:00a)

A traditional memorial to remember Chief Redheart's Band, including singing to honor of their ancestors, the Riderless Horse (Empty Saddle) Ceremony, the Sacred Pipe Ceremony, and recognition of veterans.

Location: Fort Vancouver National Reserve (lower Parade Ground) - 612 E Reserve St, Vancouver

April 19 & 20:

Vancouver Farmers Market (Saturday, 9:00a - 3:00p/Sunday, 10:00a - 3:00p)

Family, pet-friendly place to spend the day right across the street from Esther Short Park. Get fresh produce, plants & flowers, baked goods, delicious food, unique accessories and lots more.

Location: 8th & Esther St, Vancouver

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Excursions (12:00p & 2:00p departures)

Experience a 10 mile round trip train ride through beautiful North Clark County! Along the way to Moulton Falls, view the Lewis River from a cliffside vantage point and travel through the darkness of a 330 foot rock tunnel.

Location: Chelatchie Prairie Railroad - NE Railroad Ave, Yacolt

Columbia Dance Spring Concert 2008

Columbia Dance Company performs a diverse repertory and new works program. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children aged 12 and under.

Location: Vancouver School of Arts & Academics, Royal Durst Theatre - 3101 Main St, Vancouver

April 19 - May 11:

Hulda Klager Lilac Days 2008 (10:00a - 4:00p)

Gift Shop open, Hulda Klager Historical House Open, beautiful garden full of lilacs and other plants for your enjoyment. You can even buy lilacs to plant in your own garden or give to your gardening friends. Remember ... Mother's Day is May 13! $2 fee payable at the gate.

Location: Victorian Farmhouse Gift Shop & Garden, 115 S Pekin Rd, Woodland

Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX Equity Group, Vancouver WA