It's no secret that gas prices are climbing. As we take a look at our own records, we see that we were paying $2.81 per gallon in April of 2007. Today, we are paying $3.39. On a broader view, the average price of gas in Washington State has climbed from $3.088 a year ago to $3.634 today; and the average price of gas in the US has climbed from $2.872 to $3.472 in the same time. Looking at prices yesterday, a week ago, and a month ago, we are continuing to trend upward.*
Now, it's no secret who has the best prices! The GasBuddy.com network is a grass-roots community effort to lower gas prices. It is a network of 181 local gas price websites. Together, they report that in a typical city, gas prices vary by about 30-50 cents per gallon in the US. They believe that if everyone buys gas at the lower priced stations, it puts pressure on the higher priced stations to lower their gas prices since their sales will decrease. In effect, it makes gas stations more competitive.
Today, in Vancouver, there is a $0.30 per gallon spread on the reported gas prices. To find the best price in Vancouver, go to Vancouver WA Gas Prices.
If you live in another area of the country and want to check gas prices near you, go to GasBuddy.com.
Like what you see? GasBuddy.com will let you add a list of local gas prices to your website.
Want to get behind this grass-roots movement? Register to be a Gas Price Spotter.
As a member, you can:
Let us know if you find this information useful!
Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX Equity Group, Vancouver WA
* Pricing data based on GasBuddy.com, April 18, 2008
The Woodland Tulip Festival is a family-friendly event featuring breathtaking tulip fields and customized garden and show field displaying a variety of spring blooms with great photo opportunities. Festival hours are 10a - 6p daily and admission is free!
Festival Extended!
This year, for the first time, Benno Dobbe is extending festival activities -- usually three weekends -- into a fourth weekend due to the late bloom. His farm will be open to the public daily from 10a to 6p through the end of April. Activities for the final weekend will be announced at a later date.
Weekend Festival Events include:
You can also place bulb orders, purchase cut tulips and instant gardening pots, and visit the Gift Shop for souvenirs.
This weekends Schedule of Events includes:
Saturday, April 19
Sunday, April 20
Special Events through the weekend include:
For more information, visit http://www.habfgiftshop.com/ or call (360) 225-4512.
Photos courtesy of LewisRiver.com
We have always had visions of designing a beautiful backyard oasis with a stunning water feature and lush landscaping. Problem is ... we have no idea what to plant, when to plant it, where to plant it, or how to plant it. We're just plant dumb! Then we came across a great website called PlantNative.com.
PlantNative.com gives insight on different approaches to landscaping and instruction on planning a site that will work for you. It points out that most of us have learned to remove native plants, believing they are somehow uncivilized, and replace them with plants that are readily available in local gardening centers. The site suggests 'naturescaping,' or using native plants that will thrive in the chosen environment, creating a place of beauty while minimizing maintenance and need for fertilizers and pesticides.
The How To / Intro Page takes you step-by-step through understanding your site, making a plan, preparing the site, planting, maintenance, and more. It also talks specifically about new homes and designing with wildlife in mind.
There is also region-specific information about trees, plants and flowers that are native to your area. Here's a link to native plants for the Vancouver WA / Portland OR Area: http://www.plantnative.com/rpl-orwa.htm
Live in another area of the country? Get information specific to your region at: http://www.plantnative.com/index.htm
Once you've decided what to do with your landscape, the site even offers resources on area professionals and nurseries that can help you make it happen.
Happy planting!
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
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