Best of Clark County 2010
THE PINNACLE OF PARTY
Big Al's is like that summer blockbuster.
It's overwhelming. The best actors, cinematography. Great director and screenplay. Appeals to both young and old.
And it sweeps all the awards.
Best Sports Bar? The winner is... Big Al's. Best place to have a birthday party? The winner is... Big Al's. Best Family Fun Value and Youth Entertainment Venue? The winner is... Big Al's and Big Al's.
You get the idea. Luckily for Big Al's, their trophy room is big enough for all the accolades: 4,000 square feet of arcade, a 7,000 square foot sports bar and grill and 42 bowling lanes.
The arcade is full of the latest video games, including Pump It Up Pro and Dance, Dance Revolution Super Nova, as well several redemption games and a few air hockey tables.
Need a place to hold a birthday party or a venue for your teen's get-togethers? Big Al's not only provides a space for almost any size party, they'll help you plan it. With several different themes available - plus the arcade, bowling alley and pizza - the guest of honor will truly feel special.
Now that the kids are taken care of, what about the parents? If you can get them away from the skee-ball tables, Big Al's has six different HD plasmas screen and a six-foot projection screen to watch all the biggest events. Oh, did we mention the 8-foot-by-36-foot jumbo-tron? That screen can be split into three widescreen TVs or several smaller screens. A football lovers dream!
And if there isn't a game on (does that even happen?), try your hand at pool on one of six tables.
Does it get any better? According to Clark County, it doesn't.
Big Al's -- 16615 SE 18th St, Vancouver, WA, 98683, 360-944-6118
BEST SPORTS BAR -- Winner
FAMILY FUN VALUE -- Winner
RUNNER'S UP: Christian Youth Theater, Firstenburg Community Center
YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT VENUE -- Winner
BIRTHDAY PARTY PLACE -- Winner
RUNNER'S UP: JJ Jump, Firstenburg Community Center
TOY OR CRAFT STORE: Kazoodles
Now with two locations, Kazoodles offers twice as much fun! Both whimsical and educational toys are what we’ve come to expect from owner Mary Sisson. After all, readers did choose Kazoodles as the top toy or craft store in Clark County. Offering a wide array of "kid-powered" toys, Kazoodles has specialized in unique, quality toys for four years.
More than just toys, though, Kazoodles also offers "Story Time," a weekly affair featuring stories, songs and fun for toddlers and preschoolers. Parents, grandparents- any adult- will feel like a kid again looking for a classic toy, game or puzzle.
WINNER: Kazoodles, 575 W 8th St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, 360-699-9200; 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., #B-3, Vancouver, WA, 98684, 360-823-0123
RUNNERS-UP: Craft Warehouse, Michael’s
SUMMER CAMP: Royal Ridges Retreat
With over 390 acres of breathtaking hills, trails, pastures and streams, Royal Ridges Retreat offers day camps, adventure day camps and week-long camps that introduce children to the wonders of the outdoors. Royal Ridges excels in horse camps as well, filling the days with training and events.
In addition to the outside fun, Royal Ridges Retreat (non-profit ministry) also teaches campers important biblical principles as they relate to the outdoors and programs are intended to be non-denominational in design, scope and teaching.
WINNER: Royal Ridges Retreat, 20115 NE 354th St, Yacolt, WA, 98675, 360-686-3737
RUNNER-UP: Christian Youth Theater
