Verizon-Cellular Plus in two Clark County locations (in Salmon Creek at 12914 N.E. Hwy. 99 and in Washougal at 3307 Evergreen Way) will give away free backpacks filled with school supplies from 10 a.m. to noon July 27. The backpack program is supported by contributions from employees, customers and vendor partners. An internal employee donation […]
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 28 (except July 8 and Sept. 2). Ren Locus offers this service to qualified people in Southwest Washington through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Qualified individuals make […]
Join educators from Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, for Reading in the Wild, a free outdoor reading series from 10 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday in July. The story time is designed for families with kids ages 3 to 6 years old. Each program begins with story time under the big […]
The East Vancouver Farmer's Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 26 at Columbia Tech Center park, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Learn more and see a vendor map at vancouverfarmersmarket.com/markets.
Vancouver's Downtown Association will host the unveiling of a new 600-foot-wide mural, "The Evergreen Boulevard Community Garden," by artist Ana Gabriela Honsowetz. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is 10 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2 at the intersection of East Evergreen Boulevard and Reserve Street at the East Evergreen Boulevard I-5 overpass. The ceremony will include thanks for support […]
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity is celebrating its second anniversary from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Clark County Habitat Store. 10811 S.E. Second St., Vancouver. Everything in the store will be 50% off. Customers can enjoy free popcorn and purchase shaved ice from Kona Ice for a cool refreshment as they shop for […]
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 SW Washington will host a litter pick-up event along the Columbia River at Frenchman's Bar, 9612 N.W. Lower River Rd., from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 3. 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 […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington and Odyssey World International Education Services will host a litter cleanup at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, 9612 N.W. Lower River Road, Vancouver, from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 3. Cleanup will be followed by kite decorating and kite flying from noon to 3 p.m. Kites, craft materials and snacks […]
American Legion Smith Reynolds Post 14, 4607 N.E. St. James Road, Vancouver, will celebrate 90 years of sponsoring Scout Troop 320/5320 with an event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3. The day features a parking lot carnival with shaved ice, balloon animals, a dunk tank, basketball, games and food. For more details, call […]
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 28 (except July 8 and Sept. 2). Ren Locus offers this service to qualified people in Southwest Washington through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Qualified individuals make […]
The Fircrest Neighborhood Association will host its Annual Eastside Community Picnic and National Night Out from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park, 13200 N.E. LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive, Vancouver. This free community festival includes food cart, music, a bounce house, an inflatable obstacle course, children's activities and booths staffed […]
Ridgefield Community Library will host a Community Resource Fair from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7, co-sponsored by WorkSource. The event connects people with resources to help with education and employment.
The East Vancouver Farmer's Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 26 at Columbia Tech Center park, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Learn more and see a vendor map at vancouverfarmersmarket.com/markets.
Volunteers with a green thumb are invited to join the Second Saturday Work Party at Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 10. Attendees will spread bark chips for mulching. Refreshments will be provided. Learn more at ejaneweberarboretum.org.
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 28 (except July 8 and Sept. 2). Ren Locus offers this service to qualified people in Southwest Washington through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Qualified individuals make […]
100 Women Who Care Clark County, a local giving circle, will host its "Gather & Grant" quarterly meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 14. Guests are welcome to attend. Members vote to select one organization to receive donations collected during the evening. Come at 5 p.m. for the optional social hour at Salud! Wine […]
The East Vancouver Farmer's Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 26 at Columbia Tech Center park, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Learn more and see a vendor map at vancouverfarmersmarket.com/markets.
Faith Partners for Housing will host a Home Share Clark County meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 15 in the Community Room at Cascade Park Community Library. Anyone interest in learning more about the program, either as a home sharer or renter, is invited to attend at 4 p.m. Get more details at faithpartners4housing.org.
The Van Mall Retirement Car Show will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 15. at 7808 NE 51st St. Cost is $20 registration per car. Proceeds benefit SHARE Vancouver. Interested participants can register in advance by calling 360-896-9140. The event is free and open to the public. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be […]
