Senior and baby boomer articles around the Northwest
Discovery Trail is now fully surfaced in Ilwaco, all the way to 4th & Main. From there, the surface streets and sidewalks take one on to the Port and Condor Sculpture. The Ilwaco section of the trail follows through forest groves and scenic view spots, including an overlook of Ford’s Dry Lake/Holman Lake. Bridge crossings include a side slope bridge at the west end of Main Street in Ilwaco, a 250 foot wetland crossing bridge at Beard’s Hollow and a 40 foot stringer bridge at the Beard’s Hollow Outfall. The Beard’s Hollow day use area in Cape Disappointment State Park allows the ...
"Rhapsody in the Vineyard" - a Downtown wine walk, presented by the Downtown Corvallis Association will feature some of Oregon's premier wineries, offering samples of their finest vintages. Retailers throughout Downtown Corvallis will host Oregon wineries with representatives from each winery on hand to discuss their wines and answer your wine questions. Downtown businesses will provide delicious appetizers along with music and/or artwork by local artisans. Wine is also available for purchase by the bottle or case. You may purchase the following items from any of the wine glass vendors: ...
by Dr. Stephen A. Laser Getting a job is hard enough that candidates don’t need to unnecessarily shoot themselves in the foot once they get that coveted job interview. So how does an otherwise qualified job candidate squanders a chance to land a good job. Below are the three most common mistakes I’ve seen job candidates make in my experience as a business psychologist as well as an explanation on how to avoid them along with improving your chances of finding the right opportunity for you. The “Big Three” as I call them are: ...
The 2011 America’s Brain Health Index reveals which areas of the country have progressed, held their own or lost ground in taking measures to improve their brain health over the last two years. The state-by-state ranking of brain health is part of a national health education campaign called Beautiful Minds: Finding Your Lifelong Potential, a partnership between life’sDHA™ and the National Center for Creative Aging (NCCA), designed to inspire Americans to develop and maintain healthy minds by incorporating key lifestyle factors known as the four dimensions of brain health — diet and nutrition, physical health, mental health and social well-being. ...
After a year and a half of renovations, spurred on by hundreds of supporters and volunteers, the Kiggins Theatre has finally reopened its doors. Catering to local demand for independent, classic and family movies at affordable prices, the theatre will offer shows four days a week, Friday through Monday. The art deco lounge, located on the second will floor, will offer beer, wine and cider to go alongside pizza and other snacks. Built in 1936 and tastefully restored, the theatre offers a genuine main street experience giving the next generation of movie goers the chance to create their own ...
Clark County
Dutch Green Lawn Care is a new business located in East Clark County of S.W. Washington, serving Seniors who need help in maintaining their residential property. The owner, Hendrik vanderBurgh, went back to Clark College in 2010 and earned his Landscape Technician Certificate, as well as an Associate’s degree in AG/ Horticulture, graduating in April 2012 at the age of 60. Dutch Green Lawn...
Cowlitz County
The 10th Annual Woodland Tulip Festival brings color to the area April 14-15 and 21-22 from 10 AM-4 PM. Rejuvenate your senses at this exciting free, two-weekend event in Southwest Washington. Along with its annual blooming tulip fields, display garden and Gift Shop, Holland America introduces some new activities such as the 5K Tulip Trot, Contests, Farmer’s Market, Delicious Dutch Eatery, and...
Coast
lighthouse The port community of Ilwaco on the Columbia River was named for a local Indian chief, ‘Elowahka Jim.’ The town features a busy marina, a thriving art community, and some of the finest salmon and sturgeon fishing in the country. Ilwaco is one of the premier fishing destinations on the west coast, hosting world class charter and sport fishing for salmon, sturgeon, halibut, sea bass and...
Columbia Gorge
Mt. St. Helens is a 90-minute drive from Stevenson, Washington. Follow Highway 14 east from Stevenson about three miles to the Carson Junction. Turn north on Wind River Highway (State Route 30) and follow the signs north to the Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Stop at McClellan Viewpoint along the way for a great photo opportunity. Drive slowly through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest,...
Calendar
Mother’s Day Brunch at Alderbrook Park Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (PT) Brush Prairie, WA Activities are free with admission Bounce Houses Pony Rides Pedal Boats Petting farm Train rides Volleyball Visit the website to reserve your meal Read More →
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