Be a Kid Librarian at the Camas Library

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

The Camas Public Library will host a weekly "Kid Librarian" event when a kid gets to be a librarian for a day. Each new Kid Librarian will share the books they're reading, reimagined cover art and a video book review. Registration is required. Registration and more information is available online at CamasPL.org/kidlibrarian.

Free

Free Tax Preparation-VITA

Clark College Gaiser Hall 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

Ren Locus will free income tax return preparation at Clark College to qualified individuals in Southwest Washington through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. For more information and to schedule an appointment visit renlocus.org/vita or call 360-230-8030.

Equity Advisory Group – Interstate Bridge Replacement program

Virtual Meeting

All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in this virtual public meeting for the Equity Advisory Group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 17. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The Equity […]

Free

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries Board of Trustees Meeting

Washougal Community Library 1661 C Street, Washougal, WA, United States

The regular public meeting of the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries Board of Trustees will be held at the Washougal Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. April 17. The meeting will be held in a hybrid in-person and virtual format. For more information, including agenda and meeting materials, please visit www.fvrl.org/board-trustees.

Free Tax Preparation-VITA

Clark College Gaiser Hall 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

Ren Locus will free income tax return preparation at Clark College to qualified individuals in Southwest Washington through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. For more information and to schedule an appointment visit renlocus.org/vita or call 360-230-8030.

Event Series Weekly Painting Group in Washougal

Weekly Painting Group in Washougal

Washougal Senior Center 1681 C St., Washougal, WA, United States

A group of local painters meets Tuesdays from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Washougal Senior Community Center, 1681 C St., Washougal, just behind the library and city hall. The group is free to attend. Work on new projects and get support from other painters. Those who work in a range of mediums -- watercolor, […]

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Veteran Employment and Resource Fair

15005 NE 65th St, Vancouver, WA 98682 15005 NE 65th St, Vancouver, WA, United States

Work 4 Warriors and Clark County Veterans Assistance Center have will host a Veterans Employment and Resource Fair at the AFRC, 15005 N.E. 65th St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19. The event will also be open to spouses and dependents of active duty and veterans. 30+ employers and resources that will be […]

Free

Aging Readiness Workshop: Strategy Priorities

Public Service Center 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The county will hold public workshops to help assess implementation and refine strategies in the existing Clark County Aging Readiness Plan and brainstorm new policy ideas for the update of […]

Washington State University Vancouver hosts Earth Day forum

Dengerick Administration Building, Washington State University Vancouver 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States

As part of Earth Day awareness, Washington State University Vancouver will host a forum of local politicians, staff and activists to discuss the Vancouver Climate Action Framework from 10:35 to 11:40 a.m. April 20 in Room 129 of the Dengerink Administration Building, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver. An initiative of the city council, […]

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Drive-thru drug take-back events

WA

Community substance misuse prevention coalitions, law enforcement agencies, and medical providers in Southwest Washington are collaborating to host drive‐thru drug take‐back events at five different locations across Clark County from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22. Community members are encouraged to bring their unused and expired prescriptions and over‐the‐counter medications for safe, free disposal […]

Back to Bay Bash

Clark College 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Back to Bay Bash will be held in the Clark College Student Center, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, starting at 6 p.m. April 21. Admission is $65 which also covers the buffet dinner and one beverage. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Hudson's Bay Foundation which supports Hudson's Bay High School students and […]

Washington State University Vancouver hosts Interdisciplinary Social Justice Conference

Online via Zoom WA, United States

Washington State University Vancouver’s Native Programs and the Collective for Social and Environmental Justice (csej-wsu.org) are hosting their fourth annual Social Justice Conference on the theme of “Native Sovereignty, Decolonization, Divestment, Reparations and Environmental Justice: Constructing Coalitions at the Intersections.” The conference is from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 21 and from 9 a.m. to […]

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Volunteer on Earth Day at Washougal Waterfront Park

Washougal Waterfront Park 56 S. First St., Washougal, WA, United States

Volunteers are invited to celebrate Earth Day from 2 to 4 p.m. April 21 at the Washougal Waterfront Park picnic shelter at 56 S. First St., Washougal. Volunteers will be […]

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StreamTeam Earth Day Tree Planting

WA

StreamTeam is hosting a rain-or-shine Earth Day Tree Planting from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22 at a location to be disclosed upon registration. Sign up at Eventbrite at […]

free

Washington State University Vancouver hosts Interdisciplinary Social Justice Conference

Online via Zoom WA, United States

Washington State University Vancouver’s Native Programs and the Collective for Social and Environmental Justice (csej-wsu.org) are hosting their fourth annual Social Justice Conference on the theme of “Native Sovereignty, Decolonization, Divestment, Reparations and Environmental Justice: Constructing Coalitions at the Intersections.” The conference is from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 21 and from 9 a.m. to […]

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National Civics Bee

Providence Academy 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Greater Vancouver Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host the National Civics Bee from 10 a.m. to noon April 22 at Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. The program helps young people become better informed about American democracy and tests their civics knowledge. Middle school students across the […]

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Chief Redheart Memorial Ceremony

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Members of the Nez Perce Indian Nation will present the annual Chief Redheart memorial ceremony from 10 a.m. to noon April 22 at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 612 E. Reserve St., Vancouver. The event is free to the public but donations are welcome. Attendees should bring blankets or lawn chairs. Parking is available on […]

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Paper Shredding Event Helping Habitat for Humanity and Local Food Banks

Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater 218 W. 12th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Knights of Columbus Council 15730 will host a paper shredding event at the Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater, 218 West 12th St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22. Attendees' donations of $5 or more will go directly to Habitat for Humanity and local food banks. Please limit your paper for shredding to […]

Earth Day Rally for Climate Action

Vancouver Mayor's Office 415 W 6th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Heights Campus Youth is organizing an Earth Day Rally to advocate of climate action in front of the mayor's office in downtown Vancouver from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22. Attendees are asked to bring homemade signs and posters. Use the QR code in the featured image to RSVP prior to the event.