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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. 

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.

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.

Ridgefield High School Presents It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play

“The show must go on!” has been a saying in theater for many years, and drama students at Ridgefield High School are proving the statement is true. They’re taking their next theater production completely online with a plan to livestream It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play in December.

Going Bats for Union Ridge Young Artists

“Children’s art brings out the best in all of us,” said Union Teacher Brigid Taylor. “It is pure, simple, and reflects the best of what children see in the world and I think what we inspire to see in ourselves.”

Working Together to Combat Homelessness

The Clark County Council and the Vancouver City Council approved a memorandum of agreement that creates a joint executive group on homelessness to enable leaders from both organizations to collaborate on projects and initiatives that will address homelessness and its impacts within the county.

Picnic Plans Stay on Pause

With the uncertainty around how public-gathering regulations will unfold over the next several months, Clark County Public Works has made the decision to extend the temporary pause on new picnic shelter reservations and park use permits until February 1, 2021.

When the City Went Quiet: Helping Kids Comprehend Covid Through the Eyes of a Child

“When the City Went Quiet” follows second-grader Estelle, her single mother who is trying to balance parenting and working from home, and their emotional experiences with COVID-19. Told through the eyes of a young child experiencing changes caused by the coronavirus, the book explores how kids can cope and learn helpful ways to keep their community and loved ones safe and healthy.

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