Take a Well and Septic System Maintenance and Septic Self-Inspection Certification Class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 1 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, N.E. 78th St. and N.E. 19th Court, Hazel Dell. The cost is $17.85 per household. Register at and find more details visit ws050124.eventbrite.com or email terry.koper@wsu.edu. The workshop is taught […]
Inspire Washington presents Cultural Futures 2024, Washington’s annual post-State Legislative Session tour to find out more about new funding and policy opportunities for cultural businesses and supporters. This free workshop at 6:30 p.m. May 1 at the Clark County Historical Museum will present an overview of Washington's Cultural Access Program and next steps for Clark […]
Join The Columbian on May 2 at The Kiggins Theatre in downtown Vancouver for the Pacific Northwest premiere of "Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink." The screening will include a conversation with Oscar nominated filmmaker Rick Goldsmith.
Take a free guided tour of the 78th Street Heritage Farm from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 2 at 1919 NE 78th St. in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Stroll the property with a knowledgeable docent and learn about the property's history and its role in horticulture education, agricultural research, food security and community […]
Orchards Feed Ace Hardware is offering a customer appreciation sale and event from May 3-5 featuring a sidewalk sale, games, food, music, product demonstrations, prize giveaways and raffles. Vendor representatives will answer questions about gardening, pet products, and power tools. Curly and Camel will make an appearance on Friday from 11AM to 3PM. Pets are […]
The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society offers an open house on the first Friday of every month from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The dog and cat shelters at 2675 Index St., Washougal, will be open to the public and no appointment is needed. Attendees can visit with adoptable dogs and cats, meet humane society […]
Orchards Feed Ace Hardware is offering a customer appreciation sale and event from May 3-5 featuring a sidewalk sale, games, food, music, product demonstrations, prize giveaways and raffles. Vendor representatives will answer questions about gardening, pet products, and power tools. Curly and Camel will make an appearance on Friday from 11AM to 3PM. Pets are […]
Orchards Feed Ace Hardware is offering a customer appreciation sale and event from May 3-5 featuring a sidewalk sale, games, food, music, product demonstrations, prize giveaways and raffles. Vendor representatives will answer questions about gardening, pet products, and power tools. Curly and Camel will make an appearance on Friday from 11AM to 3PM. Pets are […]
The board of the Clark County Public Facilities District will hold a public meeting from 4 to 5 p.m. May 6. The meeting will be held via Teams. Anyone wishing […]
Johnson Bixby, a financial planning firm in downtown Vancouver will host a complimentary 30-minute, 1:1 sessions with one of their certified financial planner professionals from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. […]
Clark County Public Works is hosting an open house for residents to learn more about planned improvements to N.E. 179th St. between N.E. 15th and 26th avenues. The open house, from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 8, will allow residents to learn more about the project and submit comments to project staff. At the […]
All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in this virtual public meeting for the Community Advisory Group held from 4 to 6 p.m. May 9. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The Community […]
Join Spruce the Couve, a spring clean-up in downtown Vancouver and Uptown Village from 9 a.m. to noon May 11. Volunteers will clean downtown from Fifth Street to 25th Street and plant flowers in Propstra Square. Registration is required at cityofvancouver.us/events/spruce-the-couve/. Volunteers should bring water bottles, gloves, kneeling pads, trowels or other hand tools for the […]
The monthly work party at the Jane Weber Arboretum will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on May 11. Weed control is always on the agenda, other special projects may happen. Expect an educational conversation on weeds. Refreshments will be served.
La Center Community Library is celebrating its 20th anniversary with live music, llamas and cake from 3 to 5 p.m. May 14. In 2001, the 1905 building was destined to be burned as a firefighting exercise, but Margaret Colf Hepola envisioned something more. In August of that year, the former hospital building was moved a […]
NEXT Success will host at hiring event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 15 at 120 N.E. 136th Ave., Suite 130, Vancouver. The nonprofit agency serves young people ages 16-24 to support them in reaching their education and career golds. Adults over 24 are also welcome to attend the job fair, featuring 30 vendors, […]
The community is invited to a Ribbon Cutting and Art Unveiling at 5 p.m. May 17 at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Cedar Street, followed by a reception at the Attic Gallery space, 421 N.E. Cedar, with refreshments and live music. Hayes Freedom High School student Maria Navarro Alejandres, art teacher Miranda Wakeman, Ziply Fiber, […]
Join Battle Ground Community United Methodist Church from 8 a.m. to noon May 18, June 15, Sept. 7 and Oct. 12 for "Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up Day." Meet in the church parking lot at 10300 N.E. 199th St., Battle Ground. Volunteers will clean up litter along Highway 503, stretching from Northwest Onsdorff Boulevard to Northeast 132nd Street. […]
Join the Ridgefield Garden Club and other volunteers for an English ivy pull from 9 a.m. to noon May 18 in Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Volunteers should park at Union Ridge Elementary School, 330 N. Fifth Ave, Ridgefield. (No parking is available at Abrams Park for this event.) Union Ridge Elementary School’s […]
The Hough Foundation will host an album release party for "Hough Kids Rock" from 2 to 4 p.m. May 19 at Trap Door Brewing, 2315 Main St., Vancouver. The album […]
All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in this virtual public meeting for the Equity Advisory Group held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 20. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The […]
Helping Hands Open House even is seeking volunteers to sew clothing for unhoused children, event will be held at St. Luke Episcopal Church, located at 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21. Experienced sewers familiar with knit and woven fabrics and knowledge of using a serger are needed. Fabric […]
The Clark College Veterans Center of Excellence invites the community to its 10th anniversary celebration from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 21 in Gaiser Student Center in Gaiser Hall on the main campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Directions and maps are available online. The center assists military-affiliated students with their educational journey. Focused on supporting […]
Volunteers with a love of gardening and history will gather to spruce up Parker’s Landing Historical Park from 3 to 5 p.m. May 21. The park, with its rose arbor, large trees and spectacular views of the Columbia River and Mt. Hood, is where Parkersville was platted on May 1, 1854. The work is to […]
Battle Ground Community Education will host a Spring Festival from 5-7 p.m. May 22 at the Lewisville Campus, 406 N.W. Fifth Ave., Battle Ground. Attendees will learn about classes and summer camps, get free art kits for kids and participate in the creation of a mural. The fair will also include representatives from the Fire […]
All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in this virtual public meeting of the Community Benefits Advisory Group held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 23. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. […]
Northwest Personal Training will host a series of free workout for military service members and veterans from May 27 to June 1. There will be free unlimited live group fitness classes all week. The register, call 360-574-7292. For more information visit, nwpersonaltraining.com.
Fourth Plain Forward hosts "Collaboration, Connection and Caring" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 25, July 20 and Sept. 7 at the Community Commons, 5107 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite 111, Vancouver. The event features thought-provoking videos about racism and economics, a restorative justice healing circle, painting and drawing (supplies provided) and discussions about […]
Northwest Personal Training will host a free Memorial Day workout from 10 to 11 a.m. May 27. Event is open to community members of all ages. To register ahead of time, call 360-574-7292.
Battle Ground will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. May 27 at the Battle Ground Veterans Memorial located in Kiwanis Park at 422 S.W. Second Ave., Battle Ground. The ceremony will include the presentation of the flags by cadets from the Battle Ground High School Air Force Junior ROTC program. The ceremony will […]
The Community Military Appreciation Committee will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. May 27 at the bandstand on the Vancouver Barracks Parade Ground to honor those who have lost their lives in service of our country. Visitors may view the garrison flag raising, Mountain Howitzer cannon firing and a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of […]
The Watershed Alliance of SW Washington will host a litter pick-up at Wintler Park from 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 29. Attendees are asked to wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather, as well as bring their own snacks and water. A Spanish translator will be available at this event. Attendees are also asked to […]
The community is invited to be part of Vancouver's first-ever Rose Parade float, "With Love, Vancouver." Attend an afternoon celebration to send the float chassis to the float barn for construction for the parade. The event is 2 to 5 p.m. May 29 at Fieldwork Flowers, 100 Washington St., Vancouver. Goon Burgers will provide a […]
Latino Leadership Northwest will host a free presentation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 30 about the origins of LULAC and the Mexican-American Civil Rights Movement with author and historian Cynthia Orozso. She will delve into the history of League of United Latin American Citizens and the Mexican American civil rights movements. Afro-Latina Born to […]
Clark County Fire District 6 will host an Open House from noon to 3 p.m. June 1 at the new Station 63 in Salmon Creek, 1303 N.E. 136th St. in Salmon Creek. Park for free across the street. Guests can enjoy free hot dogs, chips, snow cones and bottled water. Watch a K-9 demonstration, Junior […]
