Life

Bits 'n' Pieces: Father and son sculpt piece of history

The names of a father and son sculpting team will be emblazoned on history.

Try This: Soldiers front and center

Journey Theatre Arts Group presents two shows this weekend. "A Little Princess" is the stage adaptation of the novel about young Sara Crewe, who is sent to a boarding school in England while her father heads back to India. When she is mistakenly believed to have been orphaned and made to work at the school, she uses her imagination to triumph.

Religion calendar

A weekly list of religion-related classes and events

Local church aims for pet food world record

Living Hope Church collects 9.8 tons, enough to best 2006 Guinness World Record

Living Hope Church recently collected 19,600 pounds of pet food in seven days, a feat that -- when verified -- should smash a record held for seven years by a South African supermarket.

Dining Out: Uncle D's does pizza right

New Battle Ground restaurant serves new styles, classic favorites

Uncle D's Wood Fired Pizza recently opened in Battle Ground Village. It is a family-friendly, casual dining restaurant that serves wood-fired pizza in a rustic setting that has the fluidity of modern efficiency.

Fitz and the Tantrums embraces sonic shift

Soulful pop band plays Portland Rose Festival on Sunday in support of 'bold' new album

When Fitz and the Tantrums headlines a show Sunday at the Portland Rose Festival, chances are the band won't be caught off guard the way it was when headlining opportunities started coming its way after the release of the 2010 debut album, "Pickin' Up The Pieces."

Pets of the week: West Columbia Gorge Humane Society

He...he...hello? I'm Benny. I'm sorta shy, because I haven't been socialized well. Now I think I need someone really, really gentle and loving and special to help me figure stuff out. I'm only a 1-year-old male Lab, though, so I know it's not too late. Can you help make some happy magic in my life?

Pets of the week: Humane Society for Southwest Washington

These pets are among those available for adoption from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, 1100 N.E. 192nd Ave., Vancouver. The Humane Society is closed to the public on Mondays. Fees — which can include registered microchip, health exam, a spay or neuter certificate and vaccination — vary. Call 360-693-4746.

Young artists take spotlight at concert

Symphony to present teen musicians, plus a Prokofiev cantata to conclude its 34th season

A great way to get more young people into the concert hall is to put them on stage.

'Invisible' fence safeguards pets, home

Ah the family pet. A source of great joy, deep camaraderie and yes, at least occasional frustration.

Bits 'n' Pieces: Inspiring with the forbidden

Justin Stanley just got national accolades for providing a banned substance to teenagers.

Life Afloat: Weekend offers tall ship tours, dragon boat races

A bit of acting was required when our official state ship, the Lady Washington, played the role of the H.M.S. Interceptor in “Pirates of the Caribbean.”

'Concrete cowboy' creates horse haven

Florida man's rescue ranch takes in all sorts of animals

MIAMI -- These days, when Victor Cutino puts his hand under 6-year-old Dreamer's stomach, he no longer grips both of the thoroughbred's sides at once.

Petfinder.com offers adoption resources

Thinking about adding a new nonhuman member to your household? Adopting a rescued animal can be tremendously fulfilling for both you and your new pet. To get an idea of animals awaiting placement, Petfinder is a great place to start.

Skills Center honors Dennis Kampe

Dennis Kampe, director of the Clark County Skills Center, is retiring after 30 years with the Skills Center. Kampe is being recognized at the Skills Center Foundation's fundraising banquet, "30 Years of Putting Education to Work," on May 31 at the Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.; dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by a live auction.