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3rd Annual Cupcake Wars

April 18, 2013 - Woodland Rehabilitation and Assisted Living held Cupcake Wars on April 18, 2013. There were fantastic ideas for creative styles of Cupcakes. Really a fun event - Click here for more pictures.

Hulda Klager Lilac Days 2013

April, 2013 - Click here for more pictures.

Lelooska Fundraiser

April 21, 2013 - The Lelooska Foundation held their 2013 Fundraiser at the Lelooska Foundation on Saturday, April 21. It was a nice evening. The event was a great success as always - Click here for more pictures.

First Annual Blooms to Brews Half Marathon and 10K Run/Walk

April 21, 2013 - Click here for more pictures.

Woodland Verizon Wireless Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

April 19, 2013 - Click here for more pictures.

Woodland Tulip Festival

April, 2013 - Click here for more pictures.

New Woodland Police Station Ground Breaking Ceremony

April 13, 2013 - Click here for more pictures.

Woodland In Bloom

April, 2013 - Springtime in Woodland is time for the Hulda Klager Lilac Garden's Lilac Days and the Holland America Bulb Farm's Woodland Tulip Festival. Display gardens and "Woodland" tulips are featured in Downtown Woodland. Lilac Days and Tulip Festival banners brighten up the Street Light poles - Click here for more pictures.

Woodland Easter Egg Hunt

March 30, 2013 - The Woodland Easter Egg Hunt was held at Horse Shoe Lake Park under beautiful sunny skies. Hundreds of children had the time of their life scurrying to get every Easter egg. Some of the eggs held a ticket good for a nice prize. Thanks go to the Woodland Moose Lodge for all their hard work sponsoring this great community event - Click here for more pictures.

Woodland Father/Daughter Ball

February 23, 2013 - Click here for more pictures.

Fishing Trip with Mayor Grover Laseke

March 2013 - Woodland Mayor, Grover Laseke, caught a nice large spring chinook while fishing with guide Cameron Black and Noel Johnson - Click here for more pictures.

2013 Annual Museum Quilt Show

March 2013 - The 8th Annual North Clark Historical Museum Quilt Show was a great success - Click here for more pictures.

Chamber After Hours at Best Acupunture

March 14, 2013 - Click here for more pictures.

Woodland City Council Meeting

March 4, 2013 - Mayor Laseke read a Proclamation for the Red Cross. Paul Cline represents the Red Cross for this area. Congratulations. Also, this was the first meeting attended by Clark County Fire & Rescue Chief Dennis Mason - Click here for more pictures.

Oregon Bicycle Racers Club Woodland Bike Race

March 2, 2013 - The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association held bicycle races on the Woodland Bottoms on Saturday and Sunday, March 2 & 3rd. 2013. It was a good day for the races. For a schedule of future races go here http://obra.org/. For events along the Lewis River Valley go here http://www.lewisriver.com/ - Click here for more pictures.

North Clark Historical Museum Annual Meeting

February 16, 2013 - Members and friends of the North Clark Historical Museum gathered at the museum for the 26th annual membership meeting, auction, and basement sale. Everyone enjoyed the event - Click here for more pictures.

Jim and Andy's 60th Wedding Anniversay

February 2, 2013 - Several friends gathered together at Bob and Pat Nelson's house to witness the second wedding of Jim and Andy on their 60th wedding anniversary. Officiating was Scott Perry. Andy was beautiful in her toilet paper wedding gown. Jim looked good with a ring in his nose. They received many presents. It was a good time with good friends and good food. - Click here for more pictures.

Great Grandson Willim Alan Bodine

February 2013 - Noel and Nancy's newest great grandson. Click here for more pictures.

Watts Family at Burgerville

February 4, 2013 - Click here for more pictures.

JJ Burke's Birthday

February 2013 - Click here for more pictures.

George Raiter's Retirement Party

January 25, 2013 - A retirement party for George Raiter was held on January 25, 2013 at the Convention Center in Longview. It was very well attended. Great fun and great food. Thanks George. Have a good and joyful retirement - Click here for more pictures.

Planters' Days Princesses Selected!

January 2013 - Brandy Zent, Celia Franco, Tristian Beaty have been selected as 2013 Planters' Days Princesses. Click here for more pictures.

Exit 21 Plans

January 22, 2013 - Chad Hancock P.E. presented the Woodland City Council with the Washington Department of Transportation plan to improve traffic flow at Exit 21 at their meeting on January 22, 2013 - Click here for more pictures.

White Tail Deer Meeting

January 2013 - The U. S. Department of Fish & Wildlife held a public meeting in the Ridgefield Community Center to explain and answer questions about the transfer of up to 50 white tailed deer from Julia Butler Hansen Refuge to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. For answers to questions call Bradley Johnson 1.253.924.2122. Click here for more pictures.

Fish First Meeting

January 17, 2013 - Fish First held their monthly meeting at the Red Barn in Woodland Bottoms on January 17, 2012. Many high school students were present. Gary Loomis gave a detailed history of Fish First and the fishing and canning events of the area. Very informative - Click here for more pictures.

Chamber Gift Exchange

December 2012 - The Christmas Gift Exchange was very well attended as always. There was a jovial, holiday mood throughout. This event really brings members together for a good time Click here for more pictures.

A Klager Christmas

December 11, 2012 - The Hulda Klager Lilac Society held their annual Christmas Party on December 11, 2012. It was well attended and everyone had a great time. A drawing was held with a prize for everyone. What a great idea. The event provided for good food, good friends and a time to talk about the past and the future - Click here for more pictures.

Shop With a Cop 2012

December 2012 - Click here for more pictures.

Boat Launch Meeting

December 5, 2012 - The Port of Woodland held a public meeting to explain the options, costs, etc. for a boat launch on Dec. 5, 2012 - Click here for more pictures.

New High School Plans

December 4, 2012 - School Board Meeting to show plans for new High School. Super! - Click here for more pictures.

Ridgefield Hometown Celebration

December 1, 2012 - The Ridgefield Hometown Celebration was held on December 1, 2012. This celebration is scheduled for the first Saturday in December of each year. Events include singers, musicians, a fun run, horse carriage rides as well as a Holiday Bazaar with all kinds of crafts and goodies. Santa Claus arrives at Sterling Bank is available for pictures. The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is awesome. This truly is an event with something for all members of the family - Click here for more pictures.

Volunteer Recognition

December 2012 - Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Recognition - Click here for more pictures.

La Center Christmas Festival

December 8th, 2012 - The 9th Annual La Center Christmas Festival was held Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 beginning at 5:30 pm at 4th Street & Aspen. Santa Clause had a toy for every child. This was the best Christmas Festival yet. Well over 500 people were on hand to enjoy the fireworks exploding over the Christmas Tree Lighting - Click here for more pictures.

Woodland Christmas Tree, 2012

November 27, 2012 - John Reel of Joe's Place Farm out of Vancouver donated the 24' noble fir to the City of Woodland for placement in Hoffman Plaza in downtown Woodland. City crews put up the tree - Click here for more pictures.

Woodland Snowflake Bazaar

November 17, 2012 - Santa arrived in Woodland for a visit to the Snowflake Bazaar. 2012 was the best year ever for the Snowflake Bazaar. Lot's of fun and lot's of customers. Thanks Beaver Boosters - Click here for more pictures.

Dedication of the Ridgefield War Memorial

November 2012 - A huge crowd showed up in the rain for the dedication of the rebuilt Veterans Memorial in Ridgefield, WA. Truly dedicated individuals. Thank you - Click here for more pictures.

Woodland Veterans Day Observance

November 2012 - Click here for more pictures.

Amboy's Celebration Honoring Veterans

November 2012 - Click here for more pictures.

Chamber After Hours

On Thursday, November 8, 2012 a very exciting "After Hours" was held at the Woodland High School commons. There were displays set up for the: new Woodland High School, the Port of Woodland boat launch, the new Police Station, and the Field of Dreams Sports Complex. Wow! Woodland is on the move. In addition to that, The Friends of the Woodland Community Library signed up twenty new members. Good time interacting with everyone - Click here for more pictures.

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