Photos with Santa at Battle Ground Village!

Photos with Santa!

Born and raised in Salmon Creek, Tim Matthiesen (aka Santa Tim) has been married to his wife, Pam, for over 35 years. Together they have two children and 4 grandchildren. Being Santa has been a dream of Tim’s for several years. Finally, with the help of New Castle Photography, he is able to fulfill that dream.

“Most of my life I have had a beard, but about a decade ago it became Santa white,” chuckles Tim. “For years now, as my wife and I are out and about, little kiddos will run up to me with a big hug or they will take my hand in theirs. They will look up at me with the biggest smiles – ‘Hi SANTA! How are you doing? Are you in disguise?’ they may ask. It warms my heart to see how excited they are.”

Children of all ages can come and visit with Santa during his stopover at the Battle Ground Village Holiday Shoppe & Bazaar (802 SE 14^th Ave. Suite #101). Below are the dates and times Santa will be in town:

·        Thursday, November 21:                    11am-3pm

·        Fridays, November 22 & 29:               10am-5pm

·        Saturdays, November 23 & 30:           10am-5pm

·        Thursday, December 5:                      11am-3pm

·        Friday, December 6:                           10am-5pm

·        Saturday, December 7:                       10am-5pm

New Castle Photography has designed a classically beautiful holiday setting, not found in a typical mall photo. They have exclusive holiday photo packages with no sitting fees, and priced to fit every budget.

“Our goal is for every child and family to have a warmhearted experience of talking one-on-one with Santa - giggling, smiling, and telling him that they have been ‘good’ this year, creating memories that will last a lifetime,” says Cassandra Parker, co-owner of New Castle Photography. 

For more information about Santa photos, please visit www.newcastlephoto.com or call Cassandra at 360-828-5993. Information about the Holiday Shoppe and Bazaar can be found on www.bgvillage.com.

Get Fit For Spring

Get Bold Training in the Battle Ground Village has many classes throughout the day to get you fit!

With spring right around the corner, isn't it time you started thinking about fitting into those short-sleeved tops and shorts? If you haven't already made an exercise routine as part of your New Year's resolution, consider beginning one now.

Did you know that you could become fitter by just walking 10,000 steps a day? Exercise doesn't have to mean lifting weights and spending your afternoon and weekends on an exercise machine. If you don't have any idea how many steps a day you are already taking, purchase an inexpensive pedometer. This handy little device measures how many steps you take in a given day. After you get an idea of your average steps per day, try increasing them slowly by parking your car a little farther away from your workplace or taking a walk after lunch or dinner. Walking increases your metabolism and helps to burn off extra pounds you may have gained during the holidays.

Visit http://www.getboldevents.com/ for a complete list of activities and classes.

Use those garden tomatoes to make Salsa!

Its almost the end of the summer season and tomatoes are ripening fast!  Here is a great way to use them!

 

A delicious salsa recipe made with fresh ingredients.

 

 

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 2 small cloves garlic, minced
• 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeds removed, chopped
• 2 hot chile peppers, Serrano or Jalapeno, finely chopped
• 2 to 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
• 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
• salt and pepper

Preparation:

Put chopped onion and garlic in a strainer; pour 2 cups boiling water over them then let drain throughly. Discard water. Cool. Combine onions and garlic with chopped tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to blend flavors.
Makes about 2 cups of salsa.

Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market this Saturday!

Put this into your weekend plans! Visit the BG Village Outdoor Market! This Saturday welcome Clark County Quilters!  Join us this Saturday, June 30th from 9am - 3pm.

Trendy Haircuts at Skillz Salon in Battle Ground, WA

The Trendy Hairstyle for Older Women

The shag is a very trendy hairstyle that many women have sported. The shag allows easy changes for quick beautiful looks. With many variations, the shag allows for little differences in the ends with curls, waves, and other little changes. Another great hairstyle trend is the versatile cut that allows many different looks. The versatile cut allows bobs, curls, different length ends as well. Hairstyles like Barbara Walters are some of the trendiest styles for this type. 

Trendy Hair for Younger Woman

For younger girls, there are also many trendy hairstyles to fit each facial shape and hair type. The shag is one of the dominant hairstyles here as it also allows many different looks. Ashlee Simpson's shag hairstyle is a great example of how the shag can be changed to fit any look. Another trendy hairstyle is the Heather Locklear hairstyle of long flowing locks. This trendy style is great for any hair color but works best with thick or layered hair. Similar to this style is the one worn by Hilary Duff. For shorter hair, the Aniston hairstyle is still a trendy hairdo that achieves a great look. With many hairstyles ranging from short styles of Meg Ryan to exotic hairstyles like Jennifer Lopez coming back, trendy hairstyles continue to grow.

Skillz Salon
Battle Ground, WA
Located in the Battle Ground Village

Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market

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

Click here to register now!

Click here to print and manually submit your registration.

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.

Click here to register now!

Click here for vendor information.

Join us at Distinctively Home for our Pillow Pillooza 

Buy one pillow and get the other 25% off!

www.distinctivelyhome.com

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

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.