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Day 22: Mugs Coffee in Hazel Dell

March 10, 2010

With a fresh haircut from Lisa at enVee Salon (she’s the best!) and needing to fire up my Netbook for a few before heading to my next appointment I seek out a FREE Wi-Fi hotspot. I’d heard rumor that the coffee house in the same parking lot as eeVee also carried Voodoo Doughnuts. Could it [...]

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Day 21: Big Al’s in Fishers Landing

March 9, 2010

Here we are three weeks into this “365 Things” adventure. For those who’ve been here since the beginning, thank you. For those just discovering this site, welcome and I hope you enjoy this. The whole point of this is to highlight things to do in (AND AROUND) Vancouver, WA. My hope is for people to [...]

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Day 20: Padden Parkway Trail in Vancouver, WA

March 8, 2010

Day 20 of 365…
After my Carol’s Corner Cafe meal the other day I wanted to get out and stretch my legs and lungs a bit. So, my daughter and I thought a bike ride would be nice. Rather than riding around our neighborhood streets we chose to head out and try the Padden Parkway Trail [...]

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Day 19: Carol’s Corner Cafe

March 7, 2010

Day 19 of 365…
Looking for a great breakfast? Feeling hungry?
Then Carol’s Corner Cafe is the place for you! Carol’s Corner sits on the NW corner of NE 78th Street and St Johns Road. This great restaurant has been a staple in this community for years. It is one of my favorite places to get a [...]

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Day 18: Fairway Village Golf Course in Cascade Park

March 6, 2010

Springtime is almost here and it’s time to dust off the golf clubs…
Day 18 of 365…
When I’m craving a little golf but don’t have time to head out and spend half the day playing I sneak go over to Fairway Village Golf Club. This beautiful golf course can be found in the eastern part of [...]

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Day 17: First Friday Artwalk – Vancouver, WA

March 5, 2010

What a beautiful day we’re having! The sun is out, it’s starting to get warmer. It is the perfect evening to head out of your house and get downtown Vancouver. What’s happening downtown? I’m glad you asked…
Day 17 of 365…
Since today is the first Friday of the month, it’s First Friday Artwalk time! First Friday [...]

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Day 16: The Magenta Theater in Downtown Vancouver

March 4, 2010

Day 16 of 365…
Tonight I got to spend a little time hanging out with the cast and crew of The Magenta Theater in downtown Vancouver. What an enjoyable time I had with this great group of volunteers who love the theater. The Magenta Theater is a 501c3 non-profit theater company that has been bringing plays [...]

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Day 15: Orchards Feed Mill in Vancouver, WA

March 3, 2010

Orchards Feed Mill Mural in Vancouver, WA

Day 15 of 365…
Today I’ll be introducing some of you to a little Vancouver history that is still alive and kicking. Before anyone reading this post was alive my Great-Great Grandparents were shopping at the Orchards Feed Mill in the Orchards area of Vancouver. They actually lived in Orchards and were chicken farmers. This would [...]

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Day 14: Eastland Sushi and Asian Cuisine in Fishers Landing

March 2, 2010

Day 14 of 365…
Ever have difficulty choosing between Chinese food or Japanese food? Or maybe sushi sounds good? Well, in the Fishers Landing area of Vancouver, WA that dilemma has been resolved for you. Eastland Sushi and Asian Cuisine offers a full fare of Chinese, Japanese and sushi. They are open at lunch and dinner [...]

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Day 13: Mountain View Ice Arena

March 1, 2010

Well, the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics are now officially over (THAT Vancouver is in Canada BTW). With all the speed skating, figure skating and ice hockey on the brain I thought this post was perfectly timed.
Day 13 of 365…
Right here in Vancouver, WA (NOT in Canada) we have a wonderful ice skating facility [...]

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Day 12: Camas Produce

February 28, 2010

Day 12 of 365…
Today I was in the mood for some fresh fruits and vegetables so what better place to head than Camas Produce in Camas, WA? Camas Produce is an old-fashioned neighborhood style produce grocer located at 2940 N.E. Everett Street. As a neighborhood produce store they are able to keep prices down and [...]

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