Spruce the Couve: Downtown Vancouver Spring Clean-up

Esther Short Park and Uptown Village WA, United States

Join Spruce the Couve, a spring clean-up in downtown Vancouver and Uptown Village from 9 a.m. to noon May 11. Volunteers will clean downtown from Fifth Street to 25th Street and plant flowers in Propstra Square. Registration is required at cityofvancouver.us/events/spruce-the-couve/. Volunteers should bring water bottles, gloves, kneeling pads, trowels or other hand tools for the […]

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Second Saturday at the Arboretum

Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum 9215 SE Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, WA, United States

The monthly work party at the Jane Weber Arboretum will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on May 11. Weed control is always on the agenda, other special projects may happen. Expect an educational conversation on weeds. Refreshments will be served.

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La Center Library 20th Anniversary Celebration

La Center Community Library 1411 N.E. Lockwood Creek Road, La Center, WA, United States

La Center Community Library is celebrating its 20th anniversary with live music, llamas and cake from 3 to 5 p.m. May 14. In 2001, the 1905 building was destined to be burned as a firefighting exercise, but Margaret Colf Hepola envisioned something more. In August of that year, the former hospital building was moved a […]

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NEXT Success Hiring Event

NEXT Success 120 NE 136th Avenue, Suite 130, Vancouver, WA, United States

NEXT Success will host at hiring event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 15 at 120 N.E. 136th Ave., Suite 130, Vancouver. The nonprofit agency serves young people ages 16-24 to support them in reaching their education and career golds. Adults over 24 are also welcome to attend the job fair, featuring 30 vendors, […]

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Ribbon Cutting and Unveiling of Camas Culture Art Block

Camas Culture Art Block Fifth Avenue between Birch and Cedar Streets, Camas, United States

The community is invited to a Ribbon Cutting and Art Unveiling at 5 p.m. May 17 at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Cedar Street, followed by a reception at the Attic Gallery space, 421 N.E. Cedar, with refreshments and live music. Hayes Freedom High School student Maria Navarro Alejandres, art teacher Miranda Wakeman, Ziply Fiber, […]

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Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up Day in Battle Ground

Battle Ground Community UMC 10300 NE 199th Street, Battle Ground, WA, United States

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. […]

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Invasive Ivy Pull at Abrams Park in Ridgefield

Abrams Park 445 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield, WA, United States

Join the Ridgefield Garden Club and other volunteers for an English ivy pull from 9 a.m. to noon May 18 in Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Volunteers should park at Union Ridge Elementary School, 330 N. Fifth Ave, Ridgefield. (No parking is available at Abrams Park for this event.) Union Ridge Elementary School’s […]

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“Hough Kids Rock” Album Release Party

Trap Door Brewery 2315 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Hough Foundation will host an album release party for "Hough Kids Rock" from 2 to 4 p.m. May 19 at Trap Door Brewing, 2315 Main St., Vancouver. The album features music written and performed by Hough Elementary students with a special performance by the Hough Elementary Choir. CDs will be available for sale at […]

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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. May 20. 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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Helping Hands Open House

St. Luke's Episcopal Church 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Helping Hands Open House even is seeking volunteers to sew clothing for unhoused children, event will be held at St. Luke Episcopal Church, located at 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21. Experienced sewers familiar with knit and woven fabrics and knowledge of using a serger are needed. Fabric […]

Clark College Veterans Center of Excellence 10th anniversary celebration

Clark College — Penguin Union Building 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Clark College Veterans Center of Excellence invites the community to its 10th anniversary celebration from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 21 in Gaiser Student Center in Gaiser Hall on the main campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Directions and maps are available online. The center assists military-affiliated students with their educational journey. Focused on supporting […]

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Volunteers Needed to Spruce Up Parker’s Landing Park

Parker's Landing Historical Park Location Parkerville Landing Site, 24 S A St, Washougal, WA, United States

Volunteers with a love of gardening and history will gather to spruce up Parker’s Landing Historical Park from 3 to 5 p.m. May 21. The park, with its rose arbor, large trees and spectacular views of the Columbia River and Mt. Hood, is where Parkersville was platted on May 1, 1854. The work is to […]

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Battle Ground Community Education Spring Festival

Lewisville Campus 406 NW Fifth Ave., Battle Ground, United States

Battle Ground Community Education will host a Spring Festival from 5-7 p.m. May 22 at the Lewisville Campus, 406 N.W. Fifth Ave., Battle Ground. Attendees will learn about classes and summer camps, get free art kits for kids and participate in the creation of a mural. The fair will also include representatives from the Fire […]

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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. May 23. 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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Northwest Personal Training Free Military Week

Northwest Personal Training 1011 Broadway, Vancouver, WA, United States

Northwest Personal Training will host a series of free workout for military service members and veterans from May 27 to June 1. There will be free unlimited live group fitness […]

Northwest Personal Training Free Memorial Day Workout

Northwest Personal Training 1011 Broadway, Vancouver, WA, United States

Northwest Personal Training will host a free Memorial Day workout from 10 to 11 a.m. May 27. Event is open to community members of all ages. To register ahead of […]

Battle Ground Memorial Day Ceremony

Kiwanis Park 422 S.W. Second Ave., Battle Ground, WA, United States

Battle Ground will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. May 27 at the Battle Ground Veterans Memorial located in Kiwanis Park at 422 S.W. Second Ave., Battle Ground. […]

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Memorial Day Ceremony at Fort Vancouver

The Historic Bandstand at Fort Vancouver 1501 Evergreen Blvd,, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Community Military Appreciation Committee will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. May 27 at the bandstand on the Vancouver Barracks Parade Ground to honor those who have lost […]

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Wintler Wednesday Beach Clean-up

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

The Watershed Alliance of SW Washington will host a litter pick-up at Wintler Park from 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 29. Attendees are asked to wear closed-toed shoes and dress […]

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