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February 2021
The River Starts Here Student Video Contest
Clark County middle- and high-school students have an opportunity to showcase their video skills and win cash prizes. Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington is partnering with Oregon’s Regional Coalition for Clean Rivers and Streams to launch “The River Starts Here Student Video Contest.” Students currently in Grades 6-12 have until May 20 to submit 25 or 55-second videos on topics related to pollution prevention, stewardship and their connection to local waterways. Local businesses sponsored five first-place and honorable-mention prizes of…
Find out more »Applicants for Commission on Aging
Clark County is seeking applicants for three positions on its Commission on Aging. The commission manages and implements the county’s Aging Readiness Plan and fosters countywide awareness, dialogue and insight into challenges and opportunities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities. Residents living anywhere in Clark County may apply. The county is looking for people with an interest in issues and advocacy for older adults, related to: housing; transportation/mobility; supportive services; healthy communities; and community engagement, which are the…
Find out more »Northwest Children’s Theater presents bilingual play, “Desvelado”
Northwest Children's Theater and School, 1819 N.W. Everett St. in Portland, presents "Desvelado," a streaming bilingual production available to view from Feb. 12 to Feb. 28. The play, most enjoyed by ages 3 and up is written by José Casas and directed by Andrés Alcalá. What happens when Little One can’t sleep? The moon (la luna) comes to the rescue! Joined by Música (the music of imagination) and a turtle with no name but who is very much loved, Little…
Find out more »Dining with the Local Stars Fundraiser
Tickets are on sale for The Rotary Club of Three Creeks' Dining with the Local Stars fundraiser. Each celebrity chef will raise funds for the Rotary Club and the contestant who raises the most money will be crowned Grand Champion. Judges will determine the winner of the best chef, based on a broad criterion that include use of the mystery baskets. Three shifts of three celebrity chefs will cook together, masked and physically distanced in a commercial kitchen at Second…
Find out more »Claudia Carter featured at Vancouver Community Library
Our featured artist for February, Claudia Carter, is a mixed media visual artist, ceramicist, and local historian. A longtime Vancouver resident, Claudia is also a longtime library volunteer. Each of Claudia’s pieces not only tells a unique story about her soul and journey in the eyes of an African American woman in America, but also tells and celebrates the untold stories that led to freedom. Her artwork will be on display in the Columbia Room window (facing C St.) and…
Find out more »Northwest Children’s Theater presents bilingual play, “Desvelado”
Northwest Children's Theater and School, 1819 N.W. Everett St. in Portland, presents "Desvelado," a streaming bilingual production available to view from Feb. 12 to Feb. 28. The play, most enjoyed by ages 3 and up is written by José Casas and directed by Andrés Alcalá. What happens when Little One can’t sleep? The moon (la luna) comes to the rescue! Joined by Música (the music of imagination) and a turtle with no name but who is very much loved, Little…
Find out more »March 2021
Applicants for Commission on Aging
Clark County is seeking applicants for three positions on its Commission on Aging. The commission manages and implements the county’s Aging Readiness Plan and fosters countywide awareness, dialogue and insight into challenges and opportunities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities. Residents living anywhere in Clark County may apply. The county is looking for people with an interest in issues and advocacy for older adults, related to: housing; transportation/mobility; supportive services; healthy communities; and community engagement, which are the…
Find out more »Dining with the Local Stars Fundraiser
Tickets are on sale for The Rotary Club of Three Creeks' Dining with the Local Stars fundraiser. Each celebrity chef will raise funds for the Rotary Club and the contestant who raises the most money will be crowned Grand Champion. Judges will determine the winner of the best chef, based on a broad criterion that include use of the mystery baskets. Three shifts of three celebrity chefs will cook together, masked and physically distanced in a commercial kitchen at Second…
Find out more »The River Starts Here Student Video Contest
Clark County middle- and high-school students have an opportunity to showcase their video skills and win cash prizes. Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington is partnering with Oregon’s Regional Coalition for Clean Rivers and Streams to launch “The River Starts Here Student Video Contest.” Students currently in Grades 6-12 have until May 20 to submit 25 or 55-second videos on topics related to pollution prevention, stewardship and their connection to local waterways. Local businesses sponsored five first-place and honorable-mention prizes of…
Find out more »Call for Artists: Full Spectrum Art Show
The Full Spectrum Art Show seeks artists to apply for its spring online exhibit, held in conjunction with the Camas Public Library. The show is the senior project of Hayes Freedom High School student Annika Spykerman. The theme is "How I See Myself." The aim of the Full Spectrum Art Show is to showcase visual art by gender-nonconforming youth and young adults, ages 12 through 25, who reside in or attend school in Clark County. Art in many mediums is…
Find out more »“Go Green” First Friday Fun in Downtown Camas
Lucky leprechauns, art gallery receptions, green activities, prizes, after hours shopping and more will be the focus of the “Go Green” themed March First Friday in Downtown Camas. Virtual activities start on Monday, March 1, and in-person First Friday activities from 5 to 8 p.m. March 5. Downtown businesses will be open late with specials, new products and prize drawings on First Friday along with useful tips in all the shop windows on ways to be green and take care…
Find out more »Battle Ground Commemorative Bricks Honor U.S. Veterans
Those who would like to honor and recognize a U.S. veteran with a commemorative brick to be installed at the Battle Ground Veterans Memorial should place their orders no later than March 1 to be installed by Memorial Day of this year. Commemorative bricks are engraved with the veteran’s name, branch of service, and dates of service. They are an enduring gift to honor the service of a family member or loved one. Bricks are engraved and installed annually in…
Find out more »Nominations Open for ESD 112’s Teacher and School Employee of the Year
Nominations are now being accepted for ESD 112’s 2022 Teacher of the Year and 2021-2022 Classified School Employee of the Year. Each award is presented to an exceptional teacher and classified school employee in Southwest Washington every year. The winner of the regional awards will proceed to the prestigious Washington State competition in the fall. School districts and community members are encouraged to submit nominations on the combined nomination form from OSPI. The deadline for nominations is March 1. Teacher of the…
Find out more »Day of Mourning Vigil
As part of a nation-wide Day of Mourning, disability rights advocates in the Washougal area will be holding a virtual vigil to honor the disabled victims of filicide. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit, keeps track of these cases from the past 40 years. ASAN held the first Day of Mourning in 2012 as a response to the murder of George Hodgins, a 22-year-old autistic man from California, by his mother. The Washougal vigil will be held online at…
Find out more »Autistic Self Advocacy Network Hosts Local Day of Mourning Vigil
As part of a nationwide Day of Mourning, disability rights advocates in the Washougal area will hold an online vigil at 3 p.m. March 1 to honor the lives of disabled people murdered by their families and caretakers. View event details at https://fb.me/e/3q7elO0KF. The national Day of Mourning is a time for the disability community to commemorate the many lives cut short. By honoring disabled victims of murder and celebrating the lives that they lived, these vigils send a message…
Find out more »Virtual Repair Clark County Show & Tell
Guest speaker Terra will share about the Repair Clark County program and how they help others repair, upcycle and more. After the presentation, there will be a show and tell opportunity. Participants should have an item that they have upcycled or repaired to share. Register to receive a Zoom link at https://tinyurl.com/tzrr2kcj. For more information, contact shannon.hunter@clark.wa.gov.
Find out more »Wastebusters Challenge
Reducing the amount of trash you produce can be easy and fun. Join the annual WasteBusters Challenge that provides encouragement in your sustainability efforts! Clark County residents can register individually or form groups in this challenge, which runs Feb. 22 through March 15. The challenge format is virtual, with participants setting up accounts to interact with others in the waste-busting community. Residents sign up for the free competition online and pledge to reduce the amount of trash going to landfills…
Find out more »Mason Bees Live Webinar
Join Master Gardener Vione Graham for an introductory workshop on mason bees, our gentle friend and pollinator. Most likely you have these busy native bees in your own yard; you just haven't met them yet. The presentation will cover their role in pollination, their life cycle and habits and how to protect these valuable creatures. This webinar is hosted by the WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Program in collaboration with Clark County Public Health Solid Waste Outreach. Register in advance…
Find out more »“Go Green” First Friday Fun in Downtown Camas
Lucky leprechauns, art gallery receptions, green activities, prizes, after hours shopping and more will be the focus of the “Go Green” themed March First Friday in Downtown Camas. Virtual activities start on Monday, March 1, and in-person First Friday activities from 5 to 8 p.m. March 5. Downtown businesses will be open late with specials, new products and prize drawings on First Friday along with useful tips in all the shop windows on ways to be green and take care…
Find out more »Bring Back the Pollinators!
The Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County presents "Bring Back the Pollinators!" with Matthew Shepherd, Director of Communications and Outreach of The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, at 7 p.m. March 2. Register in advance at www.mgfcc.com/events.html. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting. Bees are struggling due to habitat loss, pesticides, and disease, but the good news is that there are things we can do to make our landscape better for bees…
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