• Clark County Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

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

    The Civil Service Commission meeting is 3 to 5 p.m. every third Thursday. Commissioners typically certify backgrounds, eligibility lists and meeting minutes. The commission also addresses any other business brought forward for their consideration. Check agenda for details and link to Microsoft Teams at clark.wa.gov/human-resources/civil-service-commission.

    free

    Water Center Garden Cleanup

    City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Water Resources Education Center will host a volunteer clean-up from 9 to 11 a.m. May 17. Volunteers will weed, trim and remove invasive blackberries. Tools and gloves will be provided. Register at cityofvancouver.us/events/water-center-garden-cleanup-13/. For more details, email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or call 360-487-7111.

    free

    Frenchman’s Bar Litter Cleanup

    Frenchman's Bar Regional Park 9612 N.W. Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a Litter Cleanup at Frenchman's Bar from 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 17. Volunteers should meet at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, 9612 N.W. Lower River Rd., Vancouver. Volunteers should dress for the weather with long pants and sturdy shoes and bring their own snacks and water. Register […]

    free

    Thrive2Survive Community Wellness Event

    Living Hope Church 2711 N.E. Andresen Road, Vancouver, WA, United States

    Thrive2Survive's Health and Wellness Clinic offers essential services for community wellbeing. The clinic is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at Living Hope Church, 2711 N.E. Andresen Road, Vancouver. The event includes a free hot meal and will feature over 50 partner organizations providing free services, including clothing, hygienic supplies, housing and mental health assessments. For […]

    free

    “New Here!” program for Camas-Washougal newcomers

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

    The Camas Public Library will offer its May "New Here!" program from 9:30-10:30 a.m. May 17. Adults new to the Camas community are invited to enjoy a morning treat, meet other newcomers and discover all that the library has to offer. Register at camaspl.org/NEWHERE or call 360-834-4692.

    Free

    Clark County Resource Fair

    Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School (HeLa) 9105 NE 9th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Clark County Resource Fair, part of the Families & Educators Training Series, is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School, 13413 N.E. LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive, Vancouver. This event will connect students, families, and educators with community resources on employment, housing and recreation to support the transition […]

    free

    Armed Forces Day Poppy Distribution

    Various locations WA, United States

    From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17, members of Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post 14, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 14 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14 will distribute memorial poppies at six store locations in Vancouver. All donations support veterans and the military. For locations of the poppy distribution, call 360-696-2579 or […]

    free
    Flea Market

    Uptown Flea Market

    Kindred Vancouver 2213 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

    Kindred Vancouver and Calluna Alchemy host a flea market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every other Saturday in May and June at 2213 Main St., Vancouver. The market features goods from 15 local makers, live music and kids' activities like bubbles and chalk art. New vendors can apply at callunaalchemy.com.

    free
    Chess Club

    Chess Club

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

    The Camas Public Library will host a Chess Club everything third Saturday of the month starting at 2 p.m. People of all ages and skillsets welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chess sets and boards, but some will be provided. Register at camaspl.org/CHESSCLUB.

    Free

    Tree Planting in Ridgefield

    Mountain View Dental 5284 Pioneer St., Suite 120, Ridgefield, WA, United States

    The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a Volunteer Tree Planting from 9 a.m. to noon on May 18 at Mountain View Dental and Ridgefield Physical Therapy, 5284 Pioneer […]

    free
    Spanish Conversation Group

    Spanish Conversation Group

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

    The Camas Public Library hosts a Spanish Conversation Group from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through the end of June. Beginning Spanish speakers can enhance their language skills in a […]

    free

    Wintler Wednesday Litter Cleanup

    Wintler Park 6400 S.E. Beach Drive, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host the "Wintler Wednesday" Litter Cleanup from 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 21. Volunteers should meet at Wintler Community Park, 6400 S.E. Beach […]

    free

    WorkSource Vancouver Hiring Event

    WorkSource Vancouver 204 SE Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver, WA, United States

    WorkSource is hosting a hiring event from 10 a.m.-noon May 21 at 204 Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver. Attendees should dress for a job interview, bring copies of their resume […]

    free

    Washington State University Vancouver hosts free A to Z of Paying for College workshops

    WSU Vancouver, Dengerink Administration Building 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Washington State University Vancouver will host four "A to Z of Paying for College" workshops this spring. The free workshops are a public service for all prospective and current college […]

    free

    Women’s Health Expo at the Kiggins Theatre

    Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

    Northwest Personal Training will host a Women's Health Expo with a screening of "The M Factor" and a panel discussion from 6 to 9 p.m. May 21 at the Kiggins […]

    $25

    The Hidden Journey of Wastewater

    City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Water Resources Education Center will host “The Hidden Journey of Wastewater” from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 24. What happens to the water that goes down your drain? Where […]

    free

    Screening of Oscar-Winning Film, “No Other Land”

    Immanuel Lutheran Church 8310 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Peace and Justice Ministry of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church invites the community to a screening of "No Other Land," winner of the 2025 Academy Award for Best Documentary, at […]

    $10