Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Apartments for Rent in Battle Ground Village!

Seasons on the Park

917 SE 9th Drive Battle Ground, WA 98604

(360) 892-4000

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Come home to your brand new apartment at Seasons on the Park-located in the heart of Battle Ground Village. Shopping, dining, events and entertainment are just steps away from your front door. Seasons on the Park offers one, two and three bedroom apartment homes that will be ready for move in March 15th, 2012.

Unique Info:

One, Two and Three Bedrooms on 1st, 2nd or 3rd Floors
Rents Ranging from $650 to $705 for 1 Bedroom Units. Fireplaces on end units only.
Rents Ranging from $850-$905 for 2 Bedroom Units. Fireplaces on end units only.
Rents Ranging from $995-$1025 for 3 Bedroom Units

Floor Plans:

1 Bedroom 1 Bath 663-704 Sq. Ft.
2 Bedroom 2 Bath 912-976 Sq. Ft.
3 Bedroom 2 Bath 1047-1081 Sq. Ft.

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Monday, March 26, 2012

When to start planting seeds!

When should you start seeds indoors? That depends on the type of seed and the last expected frost date for your area. Frost dates are averages and are given as a range of dates. Once you know your last expected frost date, your seed package should tell you how many weeks ahead you should start the seeds. Count back from the last expected frost date for each type of seed you are planting and you'll have a planting schedule.

Example

If you live in USDA Zone 6 (Frost Free Date Range March 30 - April 30) and you want to plant broccoli, which should be started 5-7 weeks before the Frost Free Date, count back 7 weeks from March 30th to February 9th. That's the earliest you should consider starting your broccoli seeds. If it seems like it will be an early spring, go ahead and start planting then. However, you would probably be better off averaging the dates to April 15th and counting back from there. Holding the seedlings for a couple of weeks before transplanting won't be as stressful on them as holding them for an entire month.


Last Expected Frost Dates by Zone

  • Zone 1: June1 - June 30
  • Zone 2: May 1 - May 31
  • Zone 3: May 1 - May31
  • Zone 4: ;May 1 - May31
  • Zone 5: March 30 - April30
  • Zone 6: March 30 - April30
  • Zone 7: March 30 - April30
  • Zone 8: February 28 - March 30
  • Zone 9: January 30 - February 28
  • Zone 10: January 1 - January 31
  • Zone 11: Frost Free Year Round

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Looking For Movies To Rent For Your Next Date Night?

How many times have you walked the aisles of your local video store, bickering about what movie to watch on date night? Or worse yet, had a spat whilst hovering over the redbox screen outside of the supermarket?? I designed this lens to help alleviate some of the frustration surrounding the selection of a good date night movie. I've got something for every taste and situation, from traditional date night fare, to family friendly picks, guy friendly selections, movies to earn you guys some bonus points, and even a few indie movies for your underground movie nerds. Check out these finds:
 

The Wedding Singer

"Has a good story, believable characters, comedy, and lots of 80s jams."

The Ugly Truth (Widescreen Edition)

"I didn't think I'd like this movie, yet I did. It's funny, yet close enough to reality that it doesn't feel forced like a lot of "romantic comedy" does."

My Best Friend's Girl (Unrated)

"If you like Kate Hudson or Dane Cook, then this movie is for you. They're both at their best in this movie. It's funny, over the top at times, and pretty insane overall. I didn't care for the ending."

Wedding Crashers - Uncorked (Unrated Full Screen Edition)

"I didn't expect the Wilson/Vaughn combo to work, but it does and it works well. Christopher Walken as a paranoid Republican senator cannot be missed. Sometimes a bit cheesy for my tastes and it stretches a bit for laughs at times."

The Break-Up (Full Screen Edition)

"Another Vince Vaughn movie. This time he plays opposite Jennifer Aniston, who is basically the female version of Matthew McConaughey...the characters and scenarios in the movie are very real and the two main characters are believable."

Twilight Video in the Battle Ground Village has a wide variety of movies to choose from!  Check them out at 1417 SE Rasmussen Blvd, Suite 101, Battle Ground, WA  98604.  Store Hours: 10am-9pm-Saturday

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The health benefits of wine

Every Wednesday is Wine Wednesday at Bones Steakhouse at the Battle Ground Village.  Visit us and get 1/2 a bottle of wine with the purchase of two entrees!

Wine has it's health benefits! Here’s what we know:

It’s been well documented that moderate amounts of alcohol can raise your good cholesterol (HDL-cholesterol) and thin your blood. This is thought to be one of the primary cardiovascular benefits from wine (red and white), as well as hard liquor and beer.

Non-alcoholic phytochemicals in wine, such as flavanoids and resveratrol, act as antioxidants and prevent molecules known as “free radicals” from causing cellular damage in the body.  Although some studies which have focused on the health benefits of resveratrol use much greater dosages than you’ll find in an average glass of wine, resveratrol has been shown to prevent blood clotting and plaque formation in arteries by altering lipid profiles and plasma viscosity.  Findings from a recent study suggest that resveratrol can produce potent anti-thrombotic agents that can potentially improve cardiovascular health and lower the risk for coronary heart disease.  In animal studies, resveratrol reduced tumor incidence by affecting one or more stages of cancer development.

Red wine provides much more resveratrol compared to white. That’s because the longer the skin is kept on the grape during the wine making process, the greater the concentration of resveratrol in the wine. In the case of white wine production, the skin is removed before fermentation, giving white wines a lower concentration in resveratrol compared to red wines. Also, wines made in cooler climates have greater amounts of resveratrol too. Thus, red wine from cool climates have the most resveratrol.

Friday, March 16, 2012

It's almost time for the Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market!

Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market



*The Outdoor Market is now accepting WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons!

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Saturday's Just Got Better!

At the intersection of life and art, creativity and commerce, is the Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market. This market offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful summer days the Pacific Northwest is known for. Side by side, established craftsmen and women, bakers, farmers, entertainers, undiscovered talents and innovative artists can display their work in an open-air lifestyle shopping center known as Battle Ground Village. Local musicians of all genres provide entertainment as well as special Saturday events like the Dog Days of Summer, the Memorial Day 10K Run to the Village & Kid's Day with pony rides & a petting zoo.

This outdoor market is adjacent to the Village Square, the Tower Clock and the Battle Ground Community Library, as well as strolling distance to Discovery Trail Park. As a visitor to the market, you will be sure to find special treasures for yourself, creative gifts for loved ones, fresh produce and tasty treats to snack on while you browse or to take home with you! Entertainment will also be continuous throughout the market.

Join us for the Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market every Saturday beginning May 5, 2012 through July 28, 2012 from 9am to 2pm AND NOW every Friday beginning August 3 through September 14, 2012 from 3pm - 7:30pm. 

Our Friday Outdoor Market will have the same fun & special events as our Saturday market and in addition there will be Movies in the Park EVERY Friday in August after the Market starting at dusk (about 8:45pm). Bring your blanket, a low chair & join in the fun!
(Movies in the Park are weather permitting)

Mark your calendar and make sure you don't miss out on the fun!

Interested In Offering Your Merchandise at BG Village Outdoor Market?

We welcome artists and designers of all kinds, farmers and artisans, and food purveyors of ethnic and American food. As learning and entertainment are also part of the BG Village experience, non-profit organizations and entertainers such as musicians, face painters, caricaturists, jugglers and clowns are also encouraged to participate.

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