Ashley Swanson
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Try this: Up, up and away
You can climb into a vintage aircraft at Pearson Air Museum during Open Cockpit Day. Visitors will have the opportunity to sit inside a North American T-28 Trojan and the Ryan PT-21 and get a pilot's perspective on the historic aircraft. You also can practice take-offs and landings with the museum's flight simulator lab. And -- weather permitting -- children ages 8 to 17 can sign up for a free airplane ride with the pilots of EAA Chapter 105. The rides are given on a first-come, first-served basis and a parent or legal guardian must be present to give written permission.
Try This: Local bands on the march
The parade is among several options for getting out and about this weekend. Others include Dozer Day and a night of cabaret.
Try This: Gift ideas are blooming
Garden events are among several options for getting out and about this weekend. Others include a Broadway hit and train ride.
Try This: A fine time for a bike ride
The cycling event is one of several options for getting out and about this weekend. Others include a May festival and artists showcase.
Try This: Fair sows seeds of inspiration
You can find inspiration for a variety of projects at the 21st annual Clark Public Utilities Home and Garden Idea Fair. The fair will feature demonstrations and activities focused on home and yard improvements. Highlights include hands-on kids’ stations, indoor landscape displays, one of the largest plant sales in the region, renewable energy technology and guest presentations by local experts.
Bits 'n' Pieces: Vancouver comedian gains national exposure
For Vancouver resident Todd Armstrong, stand-up comedy began as a way to overcome his panic attacks while student teaching. “It turns out I was a much better comic then a teacher,” said Armstrong. For more than a year, he’s been a full-time comedian, earning a strong local following and national exposure.
Try This: Tiptoe through the tulips
The Woodland Tulip Festival offers a chance to view thousands of flowers at the Holland America Bulb Farm. The festival includes demonstrations on gardening techniques, a Dutch-inspired eatery, and outdoor artisan and farmers markets. The tulip fields and gift shop will remain open daily through Mother’s Day.
Try This: ‘Get a Kick’ out of weekend
The Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy presents the musical “Anything Goes!” The show follows Billy Crocker as he sneaks aboard a cruise ship in hopes of winning the heart of society girl Hope, with the help of his friend, nightclub singer Reno. But Hope is engaged to a wealthy Englishman, Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Meanwhile, small-time gangster Moonface Martin is using the cruise to escape from the law, causing trouble for all those aboard. The musical includes memorable songs, including “I Get a Kick Out of You.”
Try This: Break out the Easter basket
The annual Crown Park Easter Egg Hunt will feature more than 10,000 candy and prize-filled eggs hidden in designated hunting areas for age groups 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 and 10-12. Stop by Sir Launch-a-Lot, the egg launching robot. Following the egg hunt, there will be traditional Easter Bonnet and Contemporary Hat contests, with prizes being awarded for the most festive. Bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. The hunt will start at 1:30 p.m. Many other egg hunts were detailed in Friday’s Weekend section and can also be found on www.columbian.com.
No need to hunt for Easter fun
Groups around county sponsoring activities for kids
Only the children of Clark County can save us when thousands of strange multicolored orbs suddenly appear around grassy spots in Clark County on Saturday morning.
