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 […]
