Archive for December, 2010

Day 309: Tibetan Monks bring The Sand Mandala to Vancouver, WA

Day 309 of 365... Until today I had never heard of The Sand Mandala or ever watched anyone create a fascinating, intricate piece of artwork with nothing but colored sand and special tools. I have now watched this proc…

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Day 308: Luepke Florist & Gift

Day 308 of 365... I have such fond memories of the big round window on the corner of 13th Street and Washington in downtown Vancouver. My great grandmother lived a few blocks from there and we walked past it hundreds …

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Day 307: Hazel Dell Brew Pub

Day 307 of 365... I find it hard to believe I hadn't yet covered Hazel Dell Brew Pub here on 365 Things To Do In Vancouver, WA. This brew pub serves some great food and I'm told wonderful beer too. Since I'm not a bee…

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Day 306: Christmas In Camas House Dances With Lights

Day 306 of 365... Back on Day 295 I shared about the Magical Lights On 63rd Street house. While I was visiting with the owner Brandon he told me about another house with an amazing light display similar to his. Today …

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Day 305: Thai Terrace Restaurant

Day 305 of 365... I really need to try more of the places closest to my home. I recently discovered a place where I can get pizza by the slice and today I found a great Thai place right next door. I've driven past it …

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Day 304: Survivor Star Jonny Fairplay Hosts Season Finale In Vancouver, WA

Day 304 of 365... Whether you love him or hate him, you cannot deny the impact Jonny Fairplay has had on the Survivor television series. Jonny Fairplay finished third in the 2003 Survivor: Pearl Islands season (yes, h…

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Day 303: Smokey’s Hot Oven Pizza

Day 303 of 365... Nothing like a little nostalgia to warm the soul. Today I had a little of that. I had a business meeting with my buddy Jason and we decided to grab a pizza at Smokey's Hot Oven Pizza. Just walking in…

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Day 302: A Marionette Christmas Carol in Uptown Village

Day 302 of 365... Have you ever thought about what the classic Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol might look like being performed with puppets? If you have, you are in luck! Starting tomorrow, December 16th, 2010 The …

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Day 301: Columbia Dance Presents The Nutcracker

Day 301 of 365... Friday night the Christmas tradition of The Nutcracker comes to life again and this time it's being brought to us by Columbia Dance Company. Columbia Dance has been teaching local kids to dance and b…

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