Vancouver highlights

• Annual Community Tree Lighting, November 27, at Esther Short Park

Enjoy free coffee and cocoa from Tully's Coffee, entertainment from the Vancouver School District's Combined High School Choir, and much more. Festivities start at 5:30 p.m. Presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Vancouver.

• Community Pride Design Awards

Watch this CVTV video of the November 13 awards ceremony for this year's winners. Ten projects were honored for their innovative approach to architectural design, community enhancement, public facilities, and commercial development.

• "What's Good in the Hood?" Take the Neighborhood Youth Survey

Vancouver's neighborhood leaders want to know what matters to local youth and how to get them involved with local issues. Take the survey at www.cityofvancouver.us/goodinthehood

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• Coffee, cocoa and a choir at community tree lighting

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Take a Virtual Fire Engine Tour

What equipment do Vancouver firefighters bring when they respond to fires, rescues, or medical emergencies? Find out with this on-line tour of VFD Engine 86. (Adobe Flash required.)

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