West Vancouver and Downtown
Esther Short: It was a scary good time when the YWCA Clark County had its first “Hallowood” benefit party at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Oct. 24. Halloween costumes, dancing, a phantom photo booth and a ghost bar made the night a total howl. Plus, a group of employees from main sponsor First Independent Bank formed the “First Independent Thriller Dancers” and grooved to Michael Jackson’s classic spooky song. The Y raised $77,335.
Esther Short: The city of Vancouver is making an in-kind donation to the Parks Foundation: office space. The homegrown nonprofit agency, which collects and disburses donations for local parks purchases and recreation programs, started in 1999 on Officers Row. Eventually, it moved to Grand Boulevard. And now, looking to economize, the Parks Foundation (www.parksfoundation.us) will move into the city’s own office building at 610 Esther St. That will save the foundation money and allow it to work more closely with Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Department.
Arnada: The neighborhood association has received several city grants recently. There’s $2,000 for a bench at 22nd and D streets, where the neighborhood kiosk already commands attention and helps slow traffic. There’s also a $480 grant for 12 rain barrels that will be doled out to interested neighbors by lottery. And there’s $600 for a tool library and checkout system. The latest neighborhood newsletter congratulates grant writer Sara Douglas for her successes.
Hazel Dell, Felida and Salmon Creek
Sherwood: Hot rods, restored classics and a spectacular green-and-white 1952 Chevy Hardtop stopped by Chevs of the 40s, a custom car shop (“the world’s most complete supplier of 1937-1954 Chevrolet car and truck parts”) off Northeast Highway 99 on Oct. 11. It was all part of an ongoing “Cruise around the Country” tour sponsored by Street Rodder magazine. Chevs of the 40s contributed parts for the ’52 Chevy, and displayed its 1947 Chevy show truck. Guests toured the business and enjoyed dinner afterward, according to Jeff Stites of Chevs of the 40s.