First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver, is offering a free showing of "The Story of Plastic," from 4 to 6 p.m. April 20. Watch the award-winning documentary with free popcorn, free lemonade and free parking. To learn more, visit vanfpc.church.
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity will host a ceremony marking the completion of two homes in Johnson Village from 2 to 3:30 p.m. April 21 with parking at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 16001 N.E. 34th St., Vancouver. The event features stories from the families who will be the new homeowners. Attendees will witness the moment when […]
Washington State University’s fifth annual Health & Environmental Justice Convention, "Constructing Coalitions at the Intersections of Extraction, Militarism and Climate Collapse," is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 19 and 20 and 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 21. The convention features Zoom sessions as well as in-person sessions. The keynote speaker is Melanie K. […]
Celebrate Earth Day by joining WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for a day of community service from 10 a.m. to noon April 22 at the Natural Demonstration Garden at Pacific Park, 1515 N.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver. Volunteers will see recent design updates and then work on tasks including weeding and laying down pavers. Volunteers […]
Clark County Public Works invites residents to an open house to learn more about the wetland restoration project planned for the 78th Street Heritage Farm. The open house, 6 to 8 p.m. April 22, will allow residents and farm partners to learn more about the project and provide feedback. The in-person open house will be […]
Join the Greater Vancouver Chamber and Ripple Impact NW for a free event that will help attendees find the best match between their interests and a nonprofit organization that needs volunteers. Attendees will meet 15 local nonprofits in a "speed mingling" environment from 4 to 6:30 p.m. April 23 at The Ripple Space, 275 W. […]
The Clark County Climate Project Community Advisory Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. April 24. The Community Advisory Group is made up of 20 county residents who were appointed by the county manager. The group is helping the county develop policy recommendations to implement new state climate change planning legislation for Planning Commission and County […]
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. April 25. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. […]
Music World, located in Hazel Dell Marketplace at 612 N.E. 81st St., Suite B, is hosting an instrument string recycling event from 10 to 6 p.m. April 25. Musicians can bring any old instrument strings for recycling and get their electric or acoustic guitars restrung with D’Addario NYXL or Nickel Bronze Acoustic strings. Old strings […]
Clark County Sheriff John Horch will host a town hall on April 25, starting at 5:30 p.m. Sheriff Horch would like to invite the community to discuss public safety topics and hear updates on CCSO. Sheriff Horch and members of his leadership team will be available to answer questions. The town hall will occur at […]
Clark College will host virtual Running Start information nights from February through April. These optional information sessions are for students and their families who want to know more about beginning the Running Start program in the 2024-2025 school year. You’ll hear current Running Start students describe their experiences in the program and learn about eligibility, […]
The Camas Public Library will host another edition of its popular Reading Dragons Cards program, titled Little Dragons. The program runs from Sept. 1 to April 30. Little Dragons is a reading program for infants and preschoolers. By reading to their children, parents can earn a free book. Further details can be found at CamasPL.org/littledragons.
Clark Conservation District will host Poop Smart Clark Mud and Manure Management question-and-answer session from 9 a.m. to noon April 27 in La Center. Poop Smart Clark is an outreach program focused on reducing bacteria from poop in our local waterways. Learn more at poopsmartclark.org. The location is a project site; the address will be […]
The Greater Vancouver Chamber and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation host the National Civics Bee from 10 a.m. to noon April 27 at Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St. in the Brush Prairie area of Vancouver. Twenty middle school students will showcase their civics knowledge for cash prizes. Admission is free. Learn more […]
Volunteers are needed for an ivy pull from 10 a.m. to noon April 27 at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park, a 30-acre park in East Vancouver on Northeast Ninth Street. Volunteers should wear long sleeves and long pants and bring their own gloves and water. Tools will be provided. Attendees should park near the western park […]
The Fort Vancouver Lions Club is hosting a Free Shred and E-Recycle Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Anyone can bring personal or business documents to be shredded or electronics to be recycled. Acceptable devices include computers, tablets, laptops and […]
Join Riverview Bank and the Camas Lions Club to shred sensitive papers, bills, and medical records from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at Riverview Bank, 450 N.E. Third Ave., Camas. Bring documents in file or banker boxes or paper grocery bags. The limit is five boxes or bags per person. No businesses should […]
Clark County and community partners will host a resource fair for young adults with disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood. The event is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at Educational Service District 112, 2500 N.E. 65th Ave., Vancouver. Lunch is provided for free. Attendees should register at tinyurl.com/4mskjm8e. Vendors and community partners will […]
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 […]