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“Sense and Sensibility” at Magenta Theater

When John Dashwood and his snobbish wife Fanny inherit his father’s estate, his stepmother, along with his half-sisters, are forced to leave their home and live on a reduced income

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Vancouver Wa Cultural Lu’au

Cultural Lu’au is an evening of Polynesian, food, dance and music and the annual fundraising event of Ke Kukui Foundation of Vancouver, where you can enjoy a feast of authentic Polynesian dishes

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Rain Barrel Workshop

The Watershed Stewards Program, a joint program of Clark County Environmental Services and WSU Clark County Extension, is presenting a very popular rain barrel workshop on Saturday, February 11

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Slocum House Theatre’s Annual Gala

Come celebrate the end of the 2011 season and the beginning of 2012! Meet the actors from all the shows, enjoy music by the local band Lucky Lincoln, taste desserts from local bakeries, and much more!

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Valentines Day Family Dance Off & Bazaar – A Fundraiser For Our Local Non-Profit Shelters

Bring your whole family out to enjoy a great night of dancing, and entertainment that benefits our local non-profit shelters. There will be lots of fun activities for the entire family to enjoy

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Valentine’s Day Drawing!

In the spirit of all things love, it’s time for a lovely giveaway drawing! Leave a comment and you’ll be entered to win a complete photography package* valued at over $750.00!

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Washington State Horse Expo

Horse lovers will have plenty to explore and plenty of fun seeing more than 20 national, regional and state presenters, taking children to play at a kids corral, attending seminars and other activities at the Clark County Event Center

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75th Anniversary of Chkalov Landing

Join us in the recognition of this international event that brought worldwide recognition to the City of Vancouver, Washington. This epic flight that took place in 1937 grabbed the attention of headlines around the globe as the three famed aviators exited their Russian ANT 25 to the cheering crowds

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2nd Annual Presidents Day Run Vancouver WA

Great flat & fast Cascade Park runs. Adults get ready for a 5,10 and 15k run. There will be a kids run too

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Firstenburg’s Bridal Show

Firstenburg’s 4th Annual BRIDAL SHOW. FREE Admission and Entry! FREE drawings every hour for gift bags and wedding-related products and services!

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Senior Driving 101 (2 Day Class)

The course is sponsored by the Washington Traffic Safety Education Association and Southwest Washington Medical Center’s Clinical Education Department. This class is designed to meet the driving needs of adults 55 and older.

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@thecolumbian is happy to announce their very first tweet-up

The fine folks at Pizza Schmizza in Salmon Creek have agreed to host us for the first event. As a bonus, they’re offering 25% discounts on all food and soda purchases for all tweetup attendees

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