Washington retailers will add nearly 13,500 seasonal workers from October through December, according to projections from the state’s Employment Security Department. Last year, employers hired some 13,700 additional workers, which was about 3 percent higher than Employment Security’s prediction. The department’s labor economists say the bulk of the seasonal hiring will be in general merchandise […]
Hillsboro, OR–The Washington County Museum’s long running “Crossroads” Lecture series moves to a Noon- 1 p.m. time slot beginning Sept.18. The lectures, always on the third Wednesday of each month, generally focus on Washington County and Oregon history. They are free after museum admission. Guests may bring a brown bag lunch to the lectures that will […]
(Vancouver, WA) Grab your favorite gown or tuxedo! The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s annual gala, “Swinging on a Star,” combines 1930’s elegance with some of the greatest music ever composed, all benefiting the orchestra. To be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Gaiser Hall on the Clark College campus, the annual fund-raiser will feature cocktails, dinner […]
Vancouver, Wash.– As a female business owner, Angela Maitland knows the challenges of running a business while also raising a family and being involved in the community. This understanding inspired her to create The Diamond Tea event for women entrepreneurs to come together to reflect, share and celebrate themselves and each other. The 5th annual […]
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PORTLAND – Nominations are being accepted now for the Portland Fashion and Style Awards, presented by NW College, on October 26, 2013 at the Ainsworth Event Center (also known as The Scottish Rite). Showcasing the best of Portland’s very own fashion talents and giving thanks to the hard working individuals making their mark in the […]
(Portland, OR) –Work will begin at the end of September to repair a section of Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Springwater Corridor Trail about a mile south of the Ross Island Bridge that was damaged by erosion. Beginning at the end of September (on a date to be determined soon) and lasting through the month […]
Newport, Oregon—The Oregon Coast Aquarium is home to Judge, Mojoe and Schuster who comprise the largest raft of sea otters in Oregon. In honor of sea otters everywhere, the Aquarium will celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week from September 22 to 28. The Aquarium will be brimming with sea otter facts, jokes, quizzes and art so […]
By Brenda Schallberger Girls Night Out! Saturday, September 28th, is the day women wait for all year long. The kids are back in school, the routine is in full swing, and it’s time for mom to kick up her heels. What could be better than a night on the town with your girlfriends in charming, […]
HOW WOULD YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE IF YOU HAD NO NAME AND THERE WAS NO RECORD OF YOUR EXISTENCE? Chilling and taut, NAMELESS, introduces a fresh and exciting twist on the deadly game of cat and mouse. By virtue of one impulsive and deeply human, but all too grave mistake, a good and decent man […]
