Volunteers with green thumbs are invited to participate in the Second Saturday Work Party from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 9 at Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. This month, volunteers will work on steps and in the rose garden. Refreshments will follow. Learn more at ejaneweberarboretum.org.
The Vancouver Bee Project presents the Native Plant and Seed Library from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 27 and Nov. 10 behind River City Church, 2400 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Attendees can take home free native plants and seeds that provide food for native pollinators and get information about native habitat resources. Learn more […]
Hillcrest Nazarene, 14410 N.W. 21st Ave., Vancouver, is hosting a special veterans' service at 3 p.m. Nov. 10. Pastor Daniel Ketchum will lead the service. Pastors will have the opportunity […]
Columbia Play Project provides exploratory play activities for the whole family from 9-12 on Mondays at Fourth Plain Community Commons. Activities focus on science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math.
The Oregon Zoo will offer free admission from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 for military members, veterans and their families. Complimentary admission includes up to three tickets per active military personnel/veteran (four tickets total). Families of deployed military personnel will also be given free admission. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance […]
Volunteers are needed to help with a restoration planting project from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 11 at Bosco Farm Neighborhood Park, 3601 N.E. 39th St. in Vancouver. Sign up at bit.ly/BoscoNP. Supplies will be provided. Volunteers should wear weather-appropriate clothing including long pants and closed-toe shoes or boots. Volunteers are encouraged to […]
The Historic Trust will honor veterans and military history during the Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The parade begins at the east end of Officers Row at East Reserve Street and Evergreen Boulevard. The route continues around the Fort Vancouver National […]
In honor of Veterans Day, The American Legion Smith-Reynolds Post 14, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 14 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14 will serve potato soup, ham sandwiches and dessert from noon to 3 p.m. on Nov. 11 at 4607 N.E. St. James Road, Vancouver. Veterans can enjoy the meal free of charge […]
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. Nov. 14. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. […]
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. Nov. 14. 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 Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will be hosting a discussion session for a statewide Climate Action Plan currently in development. Held at Fort Vancouver Regional Library’s downtown branch starting at 5 p.m. Nov. 14. The event will allow community members to share their opinions about what should be included in the plan. Representatives from […]
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, held from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 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 […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington needs volunteers for an invasive English ivy pull from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 16, in partnership with the Ridgefield Garden Club. Volunteers should come to Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield, wear long pants and sturdy shoes and bring their own snacks and water. A Spanish translator […]
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. […]
The Candlelight Vigil for Tristan Huang is 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Wintler Community Park, 6400 Beach Drive, Vancouver. Huang was reported missing on Sept. 14. He was seen on foot about 4 miles from his home, in the 2300 block of 112th Court, early in the morning on the day he went missing. Huang […]
Columbia Play Project provides exploratory play activities for the whole family from 9-12 on Mondays at Fourth Plain Community Commons. Activities focus on science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math.
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. Nov. 18. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The […]
Dementia Friends Clark County will host a cozy and welcoming Memory Cafe, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 19 at Cameo Cafe, 7703 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. This event is for those living with memory loss and their caregivers to socialize and enjoy refreshments. Admission is free but RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/a-memory-cafe-tickets-1069603415609.
HOPE Dementia Support is hosting a presentation on grief, loss and dementia via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19. Colleen Storey of PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Bereavement will discuss the challenges of maintaining joy during the holidays that have been altered by dementia. Register at hopedementiasupport.org or call HOPE Dementia Support at 360-513-5754.
Job seekers can meet local employers at WorkSource’s hiring event from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 20 at 204 S.E. Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver. Veterans can enter early, at 9:30 a.m. Candidates should dress for job interviews, bring resumes and be prepared to meet with hiring managers. To prepare for the event, job seekers […]
