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Clark Public Utilities Virtual Race for Warmth
The annual Race for Warmth is a great way to get out and be active while helping those in our community who may be struggling. This year, Race for Warmth will be a virtual race taking place January 29-31, 2021; but even though the race is virtual, the funds raised for Operation Warm Heart will be able to offer some real help to those in need.
Free COVID-19 Testing Site Now Open
The City of Vancouver, Clark County Public Health and Clark Regional Emergency Services Agencies (CRESA) have partnered with Washington State Department of Health and the non-profit organization Health Commons Project to open a no-barrier COVID-19 rapid testing site.
Clark County Fireworks Code Changes Back on the Agenda
The Clark County Council will consider revising the county’s fireworks rules during a public hearing
Battle Ground Public Schools to Host Virtual Levy Information Night
Battle Ground Public Schools will host a virtual Levy Information Night to provide details and answer questions about Proposition 5, the district’s replacement educational programs and operations levy that will be on the February 9, 2021, ballot.
More Students Welcomed Back to In-Person Learning
Evergreen Public Schools will begin to welcome more and more students back for in-person learning beginning January 19. The district announced it would be following Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s new guidelines announced in December, along with Clark County Public Health’s direction, allowing schools to offer more in-person learning as COVID transmission numbers flatten.
Clark Public Utilities Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction 13 Years in a Row
For the thirteenth consecutive year, J.D. Power recognizes Clark Public Utilities for ranking highest in residential customer satisfaction among midsize electricity providers in the Western United States.
Downtown Camas Offers Clues for a Fun First Friday Week
OK, so it’s not actually the very first Friday of January… but you can still enjoy a First Friday week of fun activities. And, if you’re getting a late start on completing the daily challenges, don’t worry, you have until Friday, January 8, 2021, at 3:00 PM to finish!
Natalia’s Cafe Organizes Silent Auction for Mariah Corbin
Do a little shopping for yourself, or your loved one, and help support a local Camas young woman in her fight against cancer. Natalia’s Cafe in Camas is hosting the fundraiser and silent auction, bidding will be open from Thursday, December 17th, at 10:00 AM through Sunday, December 20th at 8:00 PM.
Race into the Holiday Spirit with Santa’s Posse
Can you just imagine your whole family in a Santa Suit running and walking around town, and receiving a Christmas Ornament medal? Then it’s time to suit up (literally) for the Santa’s Posse 5K Run/Walk and race into the holiday spirit.
Go Play Outside This Winter
Get active and stay connected to the community with the new Go Play, Vancouver program from Parks and Recreation. It’s free to participate, Vancouver residency is not required to participate, and there will be prizes!
Smart Art; Local Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners Announced
Each year, the Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek Business Association (HDSCBA), in conjunction with Clark County Fire
Visit Santa’s Posse Drive Through at the Clark County Event Center
Our community couldn’t have predicted what 2020 had in store for us. While we can recognize some things are beyond our control, we can still collectively bring cheer and joy by participating in Santa’s Posse.
Ridgefield Hometown Celebration Activities and Tree Jubilee
Celebrate the Holiday season in the Ridgefield tradition with Hometown Celebration. Things look a bit different this year, but there are still ways to celebrate the season, connect with your community, and enjoy a town flooding with holiday cheer.
Walk and Knock Adjusts to Drive and Drop for 2020
During these challenging times, the annual Walk & Knock Food Drive will continue supporting those in need in our community. Bag folding and door to door collection will not be happening in 2020. Rather, community members have three options to support Walk & Knock.
Battle Ground Holiday Tree Lighting Festivities
The city of Battle Ground invites the community to kick off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, December 4, 2020, at 6:00 pm. The community’s long-standing tradition will be held virtually this year, but will continue to embrace everyone’s favorite moments.
Clark County Council Eliminates Yet Another Summer Celebration
In case you missed it, your local Clark County Councilors, in a split 3-2 vote, adopted a new code to eliminate yet another long-standing Summer celebration.
Christmas Ships Tradition Continues for 2020
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! What a wonderful time to relax and take in all the beauty our community has to offer, especially after dark. Not only do our neighborhoods light up, but so does the Columbia River.
Winter Wonderland in Downtown Camas
Winter Wonderland in Downtown Camas event includes beautiful winter window displays, a cookie walk, winter-inspired photo ops, giving trees, holiday stories, and free winter activity bags for kids.
Evergreen Public Schools Pushes InPerson Learning into Second Semester
With mounting COVID numbers in Washington state, and specifically Clark County, Evergreen Public Schools Superintendent
Interactive Healthier Clark County InfoMap
Clark County Public Health launched a new online data exploration tool called the Healthier Clark County InfoMap. The interactive tool offers a new way of learning about health issues and how they impact people in Clark County.
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Ridgefield Teacher Creates Choir Concert from Students Videos
Some classes are a challenge to teach online, and choir is one of them. It’s harder to hear how a choir’s harmony blends over a small computer speaker versus being surrounded by sound. But even with online classes, Ridgefield choir teacher Bobbe Whetsell thought her students should be able to hear how they would sound in concert. So she painstakingly compiled dozens of student videos into a virtual “concert”—for each of her five classes.
County Seeks Applicants for Community Action Advisory Board
The interim county manager is seeking applicants to fill two positions on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.
How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree
You know the old saying, “What goes up, must come down.” That saying rings true with Christmas trees. I like to get my Christmas tree up as early as possible, and keep it up as long as possible, but, yes, eventually it is time to undecorate the tree and let it go.
Dispose of Unwanted Meds Safely, Easily and for Free
Medicines help treat diseases, manage chronic conditions, and improve health and well-being for millions of Americans. But, with two-thirds of prescribed medications going unused, the amount of medicine accumulating in households is substantial — and dangerous.
Firefighter’s Talent Honors Service in New Station
When you think of firefighters you probably imagine men and women who pull hoses, fight fires, save lives, and work hard, and you would be right. But Artists? Not likely.
Ridgefield “Nailed It’ in this Fun Competition
Nailed It! Sunset Edition came about because Counselor Kayla Mitchell was looking for ways for students to have fun outside of class—which is a little more of a challenge when they are all remote learning. The Nailed It! contest was one that could be done easily at home and also offered kids and families a different, fun activity.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin in Clark County
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center will vaccinate its first group of caregivers on Wednesday morning, December 16, 2020.
County Seeks Applicants for Community Action Advisory Board
The county manager is seeking applicants to fill several positions on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board. Clark County is looking to diversify the board composition and encourages people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply, especially those from historically oppressed or underserved communities.
Clark Public Utilities Approves Budget, Leaves Rates Unchanged
The Clark Public Utilities commission recently voted to approve annual budgets for
County Seeks Applications for Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board
Interim County Manager Kathleen Otto is seeking applicants for several open positions on the volunteer Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board. All the openings are for terms that begin immediately.