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 […]
The monthly Sons of Norway Sunday Brunch will be held at Columbia Lodge, located at 2400 Grant St., starting at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 8. Admission is $10 per person, includes Scandinavian pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, lingonberries, and beverage and free refills on pancakes.
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 […]
Touch of Class Chorale is seeking new singers for its fall season and are especially interested in tenor and bass voices. The group's first fall rehearsal is on Sept. 9 from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at Mill Plain United Methodist Church, located at 15804 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. No auditions or music-reading ability are required. […]
The Interstate Bridge Replacement program will be holding its next equity roundtable, "Leveraging the Draft SEIS Public Comment Process to Catalyze Community Change," on Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. This live virtual event will outline strategies for centering equity during public comment periods and lend insight on how community input can impact program outcomes. Along […]
The Watershed Alliance of SW Washington will host a litter pick-up at Wintler Park from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 11. 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 […]
Stepping Stones, the Children’s Bereavement Program at PeaceHealth Hospice, has scheduled a volunteer facilitator training session. Stepping Stones provides support for children, teens and their families as they work through grief process. Volunteers are trained to listen and reflect with families who have experienced the death of a loved one. The next volunteer facilitator training […]
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.
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. Sept. 12. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The […]
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. […]
Volunteers are needed to help with litter clean-up along Lake River in Ridgefield from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 14. Volunteers will meet at the boat ramp on the Ridgefield waterfront at 5 Mill St., Ridgefield. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring snacks and water. A portion of this cleanup […]
Join the Second Saturday Work Party from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 14 at the Jane Weber Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Volunteers will spread wood chips, pull weeds and do general clean-up after the loss of the Big Leaf Maple. Refreshments will be served. Learn more at ejaneweberarboretum.org.
The Historic Trust will celebrate the 175th birthday of the first home built on Officers Row with an afternoon open house and outdoor bash featuring musical entertainment, fun family activities, and cake. Event will be held at the Grant House, located at 1101 Officers Row, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 14. Attendees will learn […]
The Historic Trust will celebrate the 175th birthday of The Grant House, the first home built on Officers Row, with a free afternoon open house and outdoor party from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 14. The event features live music, family activities and complimentary cupcakes. Built in 1849, the house at 1101 Officers Row in […]
The Vancouver Community Concert Band is performing a free concert at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at Marshall Park for Grandparents Play Day. This 60-member, all-volunteer band will play family favorites from Disney and Harry Potter, Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Arc as well as stirring marches like "You're a Grand Old Flag."
Columbia Play Project presents the second annual Grandparents Play Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marshall Park in downtown Vancouver. This event is open to any grandparent, parent, kid, caregiver or anyone else. Participation is free.
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 […]
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. Sept. 16. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The […]
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.
Enjoy views of the Columbia River from the Port of Camas-Washougal's conference room as you donate blood. Blood drives are scheduled at the port, 24 S. A St., Washougal, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 20, Oct. 25, Nov. 22 and Dec. 20. Schedule a time at redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Washougal.
