Laura Dave to Keynote Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation’s 2024 Authors & Illustrators Dinner & Silent Auction

Hilton Vancouver 301 West Sixth St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Bestselling author Laura Dave will be the keynote speaker at Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation’s 22nd Authors and Illustrators Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser at the Hilton Vancouver from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Dave is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "The Last Thing He Told Me," "Eight Hundred Grapes" and […]

$120

Bi-State Tolling Subcommittee – 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 of the Bi-State Tolling Subcommittee. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The Oregon and Washington Transportation Commissions have entered into […]

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Fort Vancouver Lions Club and F.I.S.H. Free Shred and E-Recycle Day

Mill Plain United Methodist Church 15804 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Fort Vancouver Lions Club and FISH of Vancouver will host a Free Shred and E-Recycle Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 19 at Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Attendees can bring non-perishable food for the F.I.S.H. food pantry as well as personal and business documents for shredding. […]

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Washougal Pumpkin Bash

Get To-Gather Farm 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, WA, United States

Attend the 21-and-over Pumpkin Bash from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 19 at Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal. The fundraiser for the new Washougal Community Library includes cocktails and pumpkin kegs, seasonal snacks and activities such as pumpkin smashing, dancing and the Great Pumpkin Sacrifice. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $40 per […]

$40

College and Career Fair

Prairie High School 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Battle Ground Public Schools will offer a free College and Career Fair from from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St., Brush Prairie. Attendees can learn about apprenticeship programs, trade schools, military branches and colleges. This event also includes a financial aid workshop from 5:3 to 6:30 p.m. […]

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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, held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The […]

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Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Board of Trustees Meeting

Ridgefield Community Library 210 N. Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA, United States

The Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Board of Trustees is the district's governing body for the district and holds public meetings on a regular basis. The next meeting is 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 21. Attend online or in person at the Allene Wodeage Community Room of the Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., […]

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Dementia Friends Clark County – Memory Cafe

Bridgeview Resource Center 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver, United States

Dementia Friends Clark County will host a cozy and welcoming gathering at Memory Cafe, 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 23 at Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver. This event […]

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Meaningful Movies Presents “Suppressed and Sabotaged”

Old Liberty Theater 115 N Main Street, Ridgefield, WA, United States

Meaningful Movies Ridgefield presents a free showing of the 30-minute documentary, "Suppressed and Sabotaged," at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. The short film highlights the troubling threat to democracy through voter suppression and election sabotage. In 2023 alone, 150 bills were introduced to restrict voting access. […]

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Community Benefits 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 of the Community Benefits Advisory Group, held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 24. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. […]

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Wildfire Preparedness Workshop

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Station #26 21609 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground, United States

Clark Conservation District will host a Wildfire Preparedness Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Clark-Cowlitz Fire Station #26, 21609 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. Attendees will learn how to protect themselves from the threat of wildfires. The event includes presentations and a question-and-answer session with experts from Clark Conservation District, the Washington […]

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Clark County Planning Commission Hearing

Clark County Public Service Center 1300 Franklin Street, 6th floor, room 679, Vancouver, United States

The Clark County Planning Commission will host a hearing on Nov. 7. The purpose of the hearing is for the Planning Commission to take public testimony and make a recommendation to County Council on proposed alternatives for the environmental review needed to update the county’s Comprehensive Growth Management plan. Planning Commission hearings are held in […]

Volunteers needed for Flora and Fauna Friday at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park

LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park N.E. LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive, Vancouver, WA, United States

The city of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs and Naturespaces will host Flora and Fauna Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park, N.E. Ninth […]

Courageous Conversations: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health

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

NAACP Vancouver hosts "Courageous Conversations: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health," featuring a candid conversation with Antonio Salazar-Hobson, author, lawyer and mental health advocate, at Clark College's Gaiser Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 and the program begins at 1 p.m., followed by a book signing and reception […]

$20

Make a Difference Day Tree Planting in Vancouver

Burnt Bridge Creek at Northeast 18th Court near the west entrance of Arnold Park NE 18th Court – Near the west entrance of Arnold Park., Vancouver, United States

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a volunteer tree-planting event from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 26 at Burnt Bridge Creek, starting at N.E. 18th Court, Vancouver (near the west entrance of Arnold Park). Volunteers should wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Volunteers should bring their own water and […]

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Watershed Alliance Volunteer Planting Events

Various locations around Clark County WA, United States

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington needs volunteers for planting events around Clark County from 9 to noon on Saturdays in October and November. Register at thewatershedalliance.org. The dates and locations are below. Oct. 26: Burnt Bridge Creek, Vancouver Nov. 2: Horn's Corner, Ridgefield Nov. 9: Camas Nov. 16: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Campus, Camas Nov. […]

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Columbia River Economic Development Council Innovation Expo

The VIC (Vancouver Innovation Center) 18110 S.E. 34th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Columbia River Economic Development Council will host the Innovation Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Vancouver Innovation Center. Attendees can explore exhibits showcasing sustainable and inventive solutions from local businesses. Learn about cutting-edge technology and innovative STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) projects. Admission is free. Learn more at credc.org. […]

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