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April 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 »Downtown Vancouver’s Flower Basket Program
Vancouver’s Downtown Association flower basket program will return mid-May with 95 baskets adding color and vibrancy. Baskets will showcase community pride and resiliency as the public is welcomed back into downtown. Donations are sought to make the effort possible. Your donation is tax-deductible due to the association's nonprofit status. Donors' names will be included as a 2021 Flower Basket Program donor on the website. Visit https://vdausa.org/vda-programs/downtown-flower-basket-program/ for more details.
Find out more »CANCELED/SUSPENDED – Vancouver Toastmasters
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED/SUSPENDED DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT COVID-19. Start your Thursday mornings with Vancouver Toastmasters. Join for friendship and fun and become a better public speaker in the process. Established in 1946, Vancouver Toastmasters has a nice mix of new and experienced members who provide a supportive environment for improving communication and leadership skills.
Find out more »Port of Vancouver Offers Virtual “Tour”
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of group events, this also meant the cancellation of the Port of Vancouver USA’s popular public tours. To continue to offer a look inside the port, a new online presentation is available, taking the audience through an overview of the port and its operations. A link to the presentation can be found here. The 45-minute virtual presentation features slides that illustrate the port’s history, provide information about its governance, explain the port’s diverse…
Find out more »Tower Mall COVID-19 Community Testing Site
The Tower Mall COVID-19 Community Testing Site is offering free testing for COVID-19 Tuesday through Saturday. The site will feature drive-thru and walk-up testing and is available at no cost to everyone, regardless of income level, health insurance coverage or immigration status. Testing at the site is recommended for people ages 4 and older who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or who have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Visitors are encouraged to register for testing and…
Find out more »Yoga with Chaney on Zoom
Practice yoga from the comfort and safety of your own home. This class will by a dynamic series of movement for all levels. We will move slowly, practice mindfulness, and focus on self-care “together.” Online Yoga classes by Chaney are being held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on Zoom. Feel free to share this class. Yoga is Chaney’s gift to you during this time. Email Chaney at ccompher@icloud.com to get signed up for future Zoom sessions. Tips for using…
Find out more »HOPE Dementia Support Group
HOPE Dementia support group's mission is to provide support, education and advocacy to individuals caring for people with all types of dementia. Groups are held online via Zoom. Visit www.hopedementiasupport.org to find a day and time. Call the facilitator listed for the group you would like to join or call 360-513-5754 and someone will assist.
Find out more »Free Virtual Fitness Classes for Seniors
The Silver & Fit program is offering free fitness classes live every weekday at 10 a.m. View the videos either on Facebook: facebook.com/SilverandFit or YouTube: youtube.com/user/silverandfit Monday: Low Impact Cardio Tuesday: Easy Going Yoga Wednesday: Body Weight Exercises Thursday: Balance & Flexibility Friday: Friday Mixer (mash-up of the favorites of the week) View past videos on the links above.
Find out more »CANCELED/SUSPENDED – Take Off Pounds Sensibly 0954
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED/SUSPENDED DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT COVID-19. A weight loss support group that meets once a week for weigh-in fellowship and a meeting to celebrate the week's victories, discuss challenges and a brief presentation on various health-related topics, such as nutrition, exercise and meditation. The first visit is free. Meets every Thursday. New members welcome. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.
Find out more »TOPS Vancouver 954
Take Off Pounds Sensibly group that meets every Thursday. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin 503-351-7395.
Find out more »CASA Information Session
CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocate, is a volunteer powered network of people from all walks of life. Our volunteers advocate for the best interest of children who have come into the state’s care as a result of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. They make a lifelong difference in the life of a child in foster care and are often the one consistent adult in the child’s life. Volunteers are empowered to represent a child’s voice in court after extensive training…
Find out more »Clark County Civil Service Commission Meeting
Civil Service Commission will typically certify backgrounds, eligibility lists and meeting minutes. The commission also addresses any other business brought forward for their consideration. Check agenda for details: https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/civil-service-commission In adherence to public health recommendations, this meeting may take place using conference calling or Microsoft Team Meetings. Regular meetings take place every third Thursday of the month.
Find out more »HOPE Dementia Support Group
HOPE Dementia support group's mission is to provide support, education and advocacy to individuals caring for people with all types of dementia. Groups are held online via Zoom. Visit www.hopedementiasupport.org to find a day and time. Call the facilitator listed for the group you would like to join or call 360-513-5754 and someone will assist.
Find out more »Furry Friends Panera Bread Fundraiser
There will be a Furry Friends fundraiser at Panera Bread Hazel Dell location. Furry Friends, a no-kill cat shelter, will receive 20 percent of the total sales, however you must present a printed flyer or an electronic version of the flyer on a mobile phone or tablet when ordering. Questions, contact Julie Goldbeck: information@furryfriendswa.org or 360-993-1097.
Find out more »A Climate Of Change
Join for a live webinar exploring recent action by local leaders and the Gorge Commission on climate change; ongoing community activist efforts to safeguard Gorge communities from irresponsible fossil fuel transport and development; and the impact that energy consumption changes at the community level can have more broadly. The presentations will be followed by a moderated Q&A session hosted by Friends Community Engagement Specialist Natasha Stone.
Find out more »HOPE Dementia Support Group
HOPE Dementia support group's mission is to provide support, education and advocacy to individuals caring for people with all types of dementia. Groups are held online via Zoom. Visit www.hopedementiasupport.org to find a day and time. Call the facilitator listed for the group you would like to join or call 360-513-5754 and someone will assist.
Find out more »WomenHeart of Clark County
A support group for women with heart disease at any stage, featuring monthly speakers on relevant topics. Held on Zoom. For more information, call B.J. Babcock at 360-907-7755. Find their group on Facebook at WomenHeart Clark County/Vancouver WA and the national organization at https://www.womenheart.org/
Find out more »Podcast Club hosted by Camas Public Library
The Camas Public Library is hosting a Podcast Club every third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. It's like a book club, but instead of reading and discussing books, participants listen to podcasts and enjoy a Zoom conversation afterward. The group is for adults. There's no cost to join but registration is required at http://camaspubliclibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=5076 .
Find out more »PFLAG SW WA – Battle Ground Satellite
Join for a virtual group for supporting LGBTQ+ persons, families and allies. The group meets every month on the third Thursday of each month. Topics include: Education and advocacy. Then Share & Care, a peer support hour, led by a volunteer. To attend, go to the chapter's website, and sign up for the Zoom meeting that you can access either from a computer or a smart phone. Link and passcode will be emailed. Contact info@pflagswwa.org, call 360-562-0491 or email info@pflagswwa.org.
Find out more »PFLAG Southwest WA Battle Ground Satellite Virtual Meeting
A virtual support group of LGBTQ+ persons, families and allies, meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, hosted by PFLAG Southwest Washington. PFLAG envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Its mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ people and allies who support one another, and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up…
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