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August 2007
August 1, 2007
The Our Days Festival in La Center was a resounding success
and we are happy to announce that the La Center Float took
the Our Days Committee Award!
Photos for Our Days www.lcncc.citymax.com/???
Special Thanks to Karen Dodds and all of the hard-working
individuals who headed up committees to put this all
together!
As part of the “Summer Parade Season”, the La Center Float
also took part in the Ridgefield Fourth of July Parade,
Amboy’s Territorial Days Parade, and Battle Ground’s
Harvest Days Parade. Special Thanks to Linda Tracy and the
City of La Center for all of the tireless hours of
decorating, transport, and of course, chaperoning the Miss
Teen La Center Court.
Speaking of Miss Teen La Center, we are happy to announce
that the 2007 court was chosen on July 14th at La Center
High School and our new Queen is Roxsan Gregg!
New Members to Welcome to the La Center North Clark County
Chamber of Commerce:
B-Seen Signs
All Sports Pizzeria
American Family Insurance
WELCOME! Be looking for “Spotlights” from these businesses
soon! Also, Thanks to all of the returning members. We
appreciate your renewals!
TDS is sponsoring a Blood Drive Scheduled for Thursday
August 16th from 1 - 6 pm at the TDS Training room, 200
East 4th. This drive is in response to the Urgent Need
for Summer Donors, to help because our local area blood
supplies very low right now. All those who can donate are
encouraged to contact Liz Cerveny at 263-1154 to schedule
their appointment.
The Trellis is having an Art Show featuring Pacific
Northwest Artists on August 9th from 6-9pm.
Vivian Mosby of Mosby Insurance would love to see a great
turnout at the FREE “Hot Summer Nights on the Plaza” Music
Festival on Friday, August 3rd in Woodland, sponsored by
the Downtown Revitalization Committee. The Dukes of Juke
will be entertaining us with oldies but goodies.
Bank of Clark County is a major sponsor of the “Beaches
Summertime Cruisin’” event, which takes place every
Wednesday thru September 19 (unless raining!) at P.I.R. at
Delta Park. It’s a fun family time with classic and custom
cars and bikes, local bands, an old fashioned BBQ, drag
racing, raffle prizes, and more! Let Joan Cooper know if
you need tickets. 100% of proceeds go to help local
children in need.
COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services Agent, Denise
Koopman of Ridgefield will exhibit a booth at the 3rd
annual “National Night Out” event hosted by the City of
Ridgefield on Tuesday, August 7th in Davis Park,
Ridgefield. She will offer home safety information,
children’s ID kits, and have a prize wheel for prizes
between the times of 6pm to 8pm.
To learn more about this event, visit the National Night
Out website at:
http://www.nationalnightout.org/nno/about.html.
Lelooska Foundation & Cultural Center is having a work
party on Saturday, August 4th from 9:00am until 1:00 pm.
Please join them and help clean up the grounds and finish
up some projects at the Cultural Center! Lunch will be
served and they ask that everyone bring a pair of work
gloves. Anyone can help; bring your family, organization,
or just yourself! If you think you can come, give them a
call at 225-9522 or email lelooska_foundation@yahoo.com.
The meeting spot will be at the Cultural Center located at
165 Merwin Village Road in Ariel.
The La Center Education Foundation Stadium Group would like
to invite Chamber Members, their clients, friends, and
family to participate in the 2nd Annual LCEF Golf
Tournament at the Lewis River Golf Course on Tuesday,
August 14th. Contact Todd Snider, Tournament Director
[263-2261] to make your reservation ASAP!
The La Center Museum Association is trying to increase
membership and they have forms to join at TDS Telecom,
First Independent Bank, and La Center City Hall. Their
next meeting is August 6th at TDS.
Pomeroy Farm’s 12th Annual Quilt Festival is taking place
on August 4th and 5th. From the barn to the log house,
from the garden to the blacksmith shop, a myriad of quilts
will be hung for all to enjoy. Quilt shops and other
vendors will be there to sell their wares. Hayrides will
be available for a small fee, and an antique farm machinery
demonstration promises something for everyone. Admission
fees are $5 for adults, $3 for children 3-11. Hours are:
Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 1 to 5pm. Call 686-3537
for information on entering a quilt in the quilt show.
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