50plus Northwest Fun Activites | 50plus Northwest for SW Washington

Most soils in the Pacific Northwest are fairly acidic. The most common way to increase the pH of your soil is by adding lime. Lime is ground limestone, which contains calcium carbonate. It is an organic amendment It is an organic amendment. Lime doesn’t change the pH quickly, so it is best to add it to your garden in the fall

Seniors use online social networking sites for communication and information

When Benadom retired three years ago, she admits to not being all that computer literate. But since then, she has learned how to play games and send and receive emails, as well as start a member account with MySpace. Benadom says she isn’t online to make friends or attract suitors

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Maestro Salvador Brotons and The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra serve a Romantic, Russian Romantic Feast January 22nd and 23rd in Vancouver, Washington’s Skyview Concert Hall From Rimsky-Korsakov’s Russian Easter Overture to Taneyev’s second symphony to Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances, Maestro Brotons leads listeners and the orchestra through time with this Russian musical presentation

Mall walkers come for exercise, stay for friendship

Elvis was playing on the radio as the mix of predominantly gray-haired “mall walkers” and young housewives trek along the climate-controlled walkways at Westfield Vancouver.

SW Washington Wind Symphony

Join a salute to the American spirit, tradition, and history at the Southwest Washington Wind Symphony’s presentation of “American Portraits” on Sunday, November 14, at 3:00 pm at the Union High School auditorium. Musical selections include “Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland, “America the Beautiful” arranged by Carmen Dragon

Falling Through the Cracks: The Importance of Mentoring Kids

Jerry has been mentoring kids since 1998, when he started with the downtown Rotary Club in Vancouver, which has since connected with and sponsored Lunch Buddies until it was taken over by the Vancouver Public School District. “Kids look up to you. Many kids do not have the advantage of a good adult role model in their lives.”

Volunteers plant gardens To benefit Loaves & Fishes

Volunteer groups from throughout the community are not only planting the gardens, but will also help maintain them throughout 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.