The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a Volunteer Tree Planting from 9 a.m. to noon April 13. Meet at the Mountain View Dental and Ridgefield Physical Therapy parking lot at 5284 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Bring snacks and water.

Columbia Play Project offers a free Indoor Play Space on six Sundays and Mondays in April, providing young children and families with a welcoming and engaging environment to play and explore at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The space is open from 2 to 5 p.m. April 6, 20 and […]

HOPE Dementia Support presents "Meet Me at the Art Studio" from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month at Drip Drop Art Studio, 420 W. Eighth St., Vancouver. Attendees will enjoy the studio's creative space, providing engaging and therapeutic activities tailored to those living with dementia. The studio offers painting, drawing, […]

Volunteers are needed to join the PDDBM Day of Service from 2 to 7 p.m. April 15 at Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver. Volunteers will support the next generation of young fashion designers by helping middle and high school students in the Fashion Design Afterschool Program finalize their designs for the Black History […]

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 supportive and engaging environment. Participation is free. For more details, visit CamasPL.org/spanishconvo.

Battle Ground Public Schools, in partnership with Evergreen Public Schools, Police Activities League of Southwest Washington, Vancouver School District and Washington State Patrol, presents "Keeping Students Safe" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 15 at Prairie High School. The topic is drug and alcohol awareness. Washington State Patrol officers will discuss the challenges and dangers […]

WorkSource Vancouver will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. to noon April 16 at 204 Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver. Candidates should dress for a job interview, bring copies of their resume and be prepared to meet and interview with hiring managers. To prepare for the event, job seekers are encouraged to open a […]

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 Military Officer Association of America Luncheon is 11:30 a.m. April 17 at the Cascadia Culinary Academy, 12200 N.E. 28th St., Vancouver. Toby Clairmont will present on "Resiliency in Time of Change," exploring the changes needed for disaster planning at a state and county level. The cost is $25. Learn more about the association at […]

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.

The Emergency Preparedness and Safety Fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 at Manor Grange, 17901 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. The US Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory will be on hand to share volcano hazard and preparedness information, kicking off Volcano Awareness Month in May and marking the 45th anniversary of the Mount St. […]

iQ Credit Union will host a free Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon April 19 in Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Kids up to age 12 are invited to search for “plaid tickets” among 20,000 eggs hidden in the park. Winners in each age group can choose an Easter basket from […]

Prairie High School will host a free Family Resource Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 at 11311 N.E. 119th St., Brush Prairie. The public is welcome to attend and learn about resources and support for families in Southwest Washington.

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.