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March 2008 - Volume 7, Issue 3 |
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District www.fvrl.org |
Movie Events  Movie Matinee
White Salmon Valley Library Saturday, March 1, 1:00 p.m. New! Read a book and watch a movie. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. One month prior to the show, a wide variety of books related to the movie will be on display at the library. "Family Fun" Movie Series Three Creeks Community Library Saturday, March 8, 2:00 p.m. All ages are invited to pull up a chair and enjoy a movie about four tortoise-shaped martial arts savy teenagers! Can you guess the movie? Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Call the library at (360) 571-9696 for information. "Classics" Movie Night Washougal Community Library Saturdays, March 8, 15 and 22, 7:00 p.m. Call the library at (360) 835-5393 for movie titles "Classics" Movie Series Three Creeks Community Library Thursday, March 20, 3:00 p.m. Pull up a chair and enjoy the movie about a 6 ft. tall talking white rabbit (a "pookah"). Can you guess the movie? Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Call the library at (360) 571-9696 for information. "Family" Movie Night Washougal Community Library Saturday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. Call the library at (360) 835-5393 for movie title. Music, Poetry & Writing Poetry Workshop Vancouver Community Library (upstairs in Young Adult section) Thursday, March 6, 7:00 p.m. Monthly drop-in workshop for all ages, taught by local poets. Bring pen and paper and come prepared to write and share poems. Led by Rivkah Loewus.  Celtic Fire
White Salmon Valley Library Friday, March 7, 7:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of Celtic music with the Columbia River Gorge band, Celtic Fire. The program will include music, jigs and reels, Scottish Airs, a fairy tale and refreshments. Open-Mic Poetry Night Vancouver Community Library Wednesday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. All ages and voices welcome. Those who wish to read are encouraged to arrive by 6:45 p.m. to sign up. Led by Rivkah Loewus. Song Circle Goldendale Community Library Tuesday, March 18, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Join in the fun singing folk songs, reading poetry, telling a story or playing music. All ages welcome. Woodland Writers' Circle Woodland Community Center (next door to the Library) Thursday, March 27, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Do you write poetry, short stories, songs or novels? Would you like to meet others who like to write, and share support and feedback? The Woodland Writers' Circle is the place for you! American Heritage Music Series White Salmon Valley Library Friday, March 28, 7:00 p.m. Enjoy old-time blues. A monthly series March through June. Refreshments provided. Teens  Chess Tournament
La Center Community Library Tuesday, March 4, 3:30 p.m. Join us for our second annual chess tournament. Beat the librarian and win a prize! Snacks provided. Teen 'Scape Vancouver Community Library  Fridays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Teen 'Scape is a relaxing time to kick back, have fun and meet other teens in our community. Fun-loving teens are welcome to join us for Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, crafts, snacks, fun and friends. Teen Movie Series Three Creeks Community Library Friday, March 7, 6:00 p.m. Pull up a chair and enjoy a movie about an overweight 1950's teenager who finds love dancing! Can you guess the movie? Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Call the library at (360) 571-9696 for information. Afternoon Movie for Teens Stevenson Community Library Wednesday, March 12, 2:00 p.m. See a popular movie on second Wednesdays in February, March and April. YAAB members will sell popcorn and lemonade to raise funds for teen library programs. Call the library for details. Anime-zing Woodland Woodland Community Center (next door to the library) Thursday, March 13, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Woodland's new anime club. Meet twice each month to watch, talk and write about a new DVD of anime from FUNimation. Snacks too! Teen Games Night Woodland Community Center (next door to the library) Friday, March 14, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Bring your gear and your games. The library will bring a PS2, projector and speakers, DDR, Guitar Hero and pizza! Sign-up for Teen Art Slam Stevenson Community Library March 17-29 Teen artists of all media are invited to show their work at the library gallery during the month of April. Call the library at (509) 427-5471 for information. Goth Sock Puppets Stevenson Community Library Wednesday, March 19, 2:00 p.m. Make goth, punk, emo or whatever sock puppets. All supplies will be provided. Teen Game Night Stevenson Community Library Friday, March 21, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Enjoy Wii, Guitar Hero, Rock Band and board games. Pizza and pop, too! National Treasure Hunt - Teen Night Three Creeks Community Library Friday, March 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Follow the trail of clues on our National Treasure Hunt! Prizes, snacks, fun! Teen Game Afternoon Washougal Community Library Saturday, March 22, 4:00 p.m. Bring your favorite game or play one of ours. Pizza and soda served. DDR Tournament (for ages 10-15) White Salmon Valley Library Saturday, March 29, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Teen Book Groups and more |
Free tax help - focused on low-income & seniors.
Kids & Tweens Tween Game Day @ at the Library Stevenson Community Library Saturday, March 8, 1:00-5:00 p.m. For ages 9-13. Grab your friends for an afternoon of fun. Refreshments will be provided. No-Teens Games Day Woodland Community Center (next door to the library) Tuesday, March 11, 4:00-6:00 p.m. No teens allowed! Kids get a turn after school with Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Eye-Toy, Lego Star Wars and the library's PS2. Bring your gear and your games. Snacks provided. Song & Dance for Children Washougal Community Library Wednesday, March 12, 4:00 p.m. Join us for fun during this interactive program of sing-along songs and fingerplays, including activity songs, creative movement and dance.  Kindergarten, Here We Come!
Three Creeks Community Library Thursday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. For parents and children 3-5 years. While children attend a special storytime for preschoolers, school district staff from Vancouver and Evergreen School Districts will present information to parents.  Calling All Superheros!
Ridgefield Community Library Saturday, March 15, 2:00 p.m. Save the librarian from the horrible "Book Monster!" Come in costume or make your own at our Superhero party. Enjoy a Superhero parade, games, stories, crafts and lots of fun! Super Saturday - "It's All Greek to Me! Three Creeks Community Library Saturday, March 15, 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a puppet show by the Three Creeks Puppet Troupe featuring Odysscus, ancient Greek crafts, Olympic games and refreshments! Dolly Dessert Ridgefield Community Center (next door to the library) Tuesday, March 18, 6:00 p.m. Bring your favorite doll, teddy bear or other stuffed animal or action figure and join the fun! Enjoy refreshments, door prizes and storytelling by Nancy McQuillan.  Read to the Dogs
Vancouver Mall Community Library Saturday, March 22, 9:00-11:00 a.m. For ages 5-12. Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Limited to four children per session. Registration begins March 14.  Bugology
Cascade Park Community Library Saturday, March 29, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Meet Christi the Ecritter Lady from Evergreen School District and her special friends Build-A-Bot Workshop (ages 9-15) Vancouver Mall Community Library Saturday, March 29, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Come to the library, form a team, build a "spare parts" robot and then show us your moves! Storytimes, kids book groups, and more Knitting and crafts  Next Step Knitting
Woodland Community Library Tuesdays, March 4 and 11. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Join us and learn additional knitting techniques and tips. Bring a project you're working on, or just your size 7 or 8 knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. Call the library at (360) 225-2115 to register. The Crafty Group Washougal Community Library Tuesdays in March from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Bring your favorite crafting activity and join this informal group for fun, fellowship and learning some new skills. Knitting at the Library La Center Community Library Wednesdays in March from 9:00-11:00 a.m. A weekly drop-in knitting class for brand-new and experienced knitters The Stitchery Group Ridgefield Community Library Wednesdays in March from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. A free, informal weekly drop-in get-together. Any stitchery-type hobby is welcome including mending projects. Knit-In Vancouver Mall Community Library Wednesdays, March 5 and 19, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Open to anyone who likes to knit or wants to learn. Volunteers will be available to teach and assist. Other Teen Tech Week Program: "Blogging" Stevenson High School (390 NW Gropper Rd., Stevenson) Wednesday, March 5, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Library staff will show participants how to create a blog and how to blog safely. Sign-up required. Call Stevenson Community Library at (509) 427-5471 to register and more information. H.U.G.S. Children's Fair (Help Us Grow Safely) Henkle Middle School (480 NW Fluke Rd., White Salmon) Saturday, March 8, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Crafts, games, fun! Bring your library card and check out the Skamania County bookmobile. Meet Sophie the Otter, the library's mascot! Latino Resource Fair St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (8701 NE 119th St., Vancouver) Sunday March 9, 2:00-5:00 p.m. The resource fair will include information on educational and social services, health screenings, activities for children, presentations, food, entertainment and FUN! Free admission. Sponsored by Latino Community Resource Group (LCRG) of Clark County. Forum at the Library presents "Maintaining Livable Neighborhoods" Vancouver Community Library (Library Hall) Thursday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. Learn how neighbor-to-neighbor communication and local agencies can help resolve code-related nuisances. Many more events are happening at your library. See our Events page for details.
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Hearthwood Elementary School Cafeteria (801 NE Hearthwood Blvd., Vancouver)
Through signs and play, learn how to encourage your pre-verbal baby to use signs to communicate. Three sessions:
A program kids will love! Charlie Williams will share traditional and not-so traditional stories using vocal aerobics. Learn to make a few sound effects yourself from a true sound impressionist.
Performance repeats in three locations on Saturday, March 8: