April 1-7 is be Food Waste Prevention Week. Washington generates an estimated 1.1 million tons of food waste each year, including 400,000 tons of edible food that is disposed of in landfills. Nationally, up to 35% of all food produced is thrown away rather than eaten. Clark County Public Health’s Solid Waste Education and Outreach team […]
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]
Camas Public Library offers free tax help provided by AARP volunteers until April 15. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays or 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays. The AARP Tax-Aide program, administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS, provides free income tax assistance to all eligible taxpayers, regardless […]
Vancouver Pointe, 4555 N.E. 66th Ave., Vancouver, is celebrating its grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony from 4 to 5:30 p.m. April 4. The event includes live music with Bad Motor Scooter, barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs, raffles for gift baskets and move-in specials. To learn more, call 360-693-5900 or visit vancouverpointewa.com.
Washington State University Vancouver is hosting two Classroom to Career events allowing local students explore majors and careers: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 18 and April 4 in the Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110. Meet faculty, students and alumni from a variety of degree programs and learn how your talents, interests, experiences and values align. The […]
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.
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]
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 […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a litter clean-up from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. April 6 at the Ridgefield Waterfront Boat Ramp, 5 Mill St., Ridgefield. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring snacks and water. Tools, litter pickers, and gloves will be provided. Learn more at thewatershedalliance.org.
Join volunteers with the Ridgefield Garden Club to pull English ivy at Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield, from 9 a.m. to noon April 6. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Bring snacks and water. Register at thewatershedalliance.org.
Join Washington State University Clark County Master Gardeners for a day of community service in honor of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights, Latino and farm labor leader. Help spiff up the Natural Demonstration Garden at Pacific Park, 2525 N.E. 164th Ave. in East Vancouver, from 10 a.m. to noon April 6. Tasks include winter clean-up, […]
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]
Camas Public Library offers free tax help provided by AARP volunteers until April 15. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays or 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays. The AARP Tax-Aide program, administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS, provides free income tax assistance to all eligible taxpayers, regardless […]
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. April 11. 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 […]
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]
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.
Camas Public Library offers free tax help provided by AARP volunteers until April 15. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays or 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays. The AARP Tax-Aide program, administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS, provides free income tax assistance to all eligible taxpayers, regardless […]
Join Vancouver Bee Project and Water Center staff from 9:30 to 11:30 April 18 to care for a newly planted meadow. Grass was removed and wildflower seed sowed last fall. Staff will assess the project and volunteers will remove unwanted plants. Volunteers will also work in the Backyard Habitat Certified gardens. Activities may include weeding, […]
Join the Second Saturday Work Party at from 10 a.m. to noon April 13 at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Spring clean-up is on the garden chores agenda. Refreshments will be provided. Learn more about the garden at facebook.com/WEBER.EVERGREENARBORETUM/.
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]
Camas Public Library offers free tax help provided by AARP volunteers until April 15. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays or 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays. The AARP Tax-Aide program, administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS, provides free income tax assistance to all eligible taxpayers, regardless […]
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. April 15. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The […]
Officer Rob Givens with the Vancouver Police Department will give a presentation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 15 about cybercrimes against children. The presentation at the Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave., will provide tips on keeping children safe online. Parents can attend in person or online. More information is available at […]
WorkSource Vancouver, 204 S.E. Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver, is hosting a health care-focused hiring event from 10 a.m. to noon April 17. Attendees should bring resumes and come dressed for an interview. Register at forms.office.com/g/HjRwDxneWp. Questions? Contact Susan Milke at susan.milke@esd.wa.gov.
The Port of Camas-Washougal is hosting a free sustainable landscaping presentation at 2:30 p.m. April 18 in the port offices at 24 S. A St., Washougal.
As part of the National Week of Conversation, April 15-21, The Historic Trust and will host “36 Questions for Civic Love,” from 6 to 8 p.m. April 18 at the Artillery Barracks, 600 E. Hatheway Rd., Vancouver. Civic love is a high regard for the place you call home, expressed by looking out for others, […]
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. […]
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.
Volunteers and needed for a tree planting at 2 p.m. April 19 at a wetland mitigation site in the Steigerwald Commerce Center, off SR-14 at South 32nd Street in Washougal.
Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam and Columbia Springs will host an Earth Day tree planting from 8 a.m. to noon April 20 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. No experience is necessary for this rain-or-shine event and all ages are welcome. Refreshments will be provided and volunteers will get a commemorative canvas tote bag. Volunteers should dress […]
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. […]
The Clack County Composter Recycler program is offering free, online and in-person instruction about “SMART” composting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 20 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Register at clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/current-offerings/860-composting-field-training-instruction-3.
Orion Fencing, 13504 N.E. 84th St., Suite 109, in the Orchards area of Vancouver, is hosting a free walk-in demonstration day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20. The community is invited to experience the thrill of fencing first-hand with expert coaches and competitive team members. Instructors will offer demonstrations and guide attendees through […]
Autumn Leaf Books, a new bookstore at 334 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, is hosting a Book Swap from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20. Bring along a few of your favorite titles and exchange them with others for a new-to-you read. Learn more at autumnleafbookstore.com.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Saturday. Pets are welcome. Store hours 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 Saturday. Pets are welcome. Store hours are […]