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 […]

In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the public is invited to join PeaceHealth Southwest for a Mega Lungs Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Firstenburg Tower Lobby. Guests can step inside a human lung model and learn more about lung health, specifically lung cancer. Meet the PeaceHealth care […]

Vancouver Public Schools is hosting a Classified Job Fair from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership, 2921 Falk Road, Vancouver. Multiple paraeducator positions are open and hiring starts right away. Applicants should be high school graduates, bring resumes and pass a literacy test. Training will be provided if […]

The Clark County Commission on Aging will wrap up its 2024 workplan on Nov. 20. The meeting will include discussion about the 2025 workplan and a proposed comment letter about upcoming housing code changes. The Commission will celebrate 2024 by presenting the 2024 Silver Citizen Award to recipients Bev Jones and Larry Smith. Commission on […]

Community Development’s Learning Lab covers a new topic every month from building permits and land use review to animal control and code enforcement. The lab meets from 11 a.m. to noon on the third Thursday of every month in the Public Service Center, sixth floor training room 679, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Presentations given by […]

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.

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.

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington needs volunteers for a planting in Washougal from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 23 at Washougal City Hall, 1701 C St., Washougal. Volunteers should wear long pants and closed-toed shoes and bring their own snacks and water. A Spanish translator will be available at this event. Learn more at […]

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. […]