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Thursday
May 2, 2024
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Thursday, May 2, 2024
3:00pm - 4:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Thursday
May 2, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm

Pre-Application Conference

Thursday, May 2, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Apr 30, 2024
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Salary Review Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
3:00pm - 4:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Apr 24, 2024
10:30am - 11:30am

Public Facilities District – Special Meeting

City Hall, 2nd Floor Beech/Teams

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
10:30am - 11:30am

City Hall, 2nd Floor Beech/Teams

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Krista Liles at krista.liles@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8437

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Apr 23, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Charter Review Committee #7

Aspen Community Room

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Kerry Peck at kerry.peck@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8616

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Meeting Details

Monday
Apr 22, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, April 22, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Meeting Details

Monday
Apr 22, 2024
3:00pm - 6:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, April 22, 2024
3:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Apr 18, 2024
12:30pm - 2:00pm

City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, April 18, 2024
12:30pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

The April 18, 2024, City Center Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting will be conducted using a hybrid structure with access both in-person at City Hall in Council Chambers and via video conference using Microsoft Teams, as well as streamed live on CVTV. To request the Microsoft Teams link, or if you would like to make a public comment, please reach out to Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us. Thank you.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Apr 18, 2024
11:00am - 12:30pm

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, April 18, 2024
11:00am - 12:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Thursday
Apr 18, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm

Pre-Application Conference

Thursday, April 18, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Apr 17, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm

City Hall, Aspen Room

    Contact: Charles Ray at charles.ray@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8328

Agenda:

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Wednesday
Apr 17, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Contact: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Dept. at parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us; 360-487-8311

Agenda:

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  1. Call to Order – Haygood
  2. Approval of Minutes – Haygood
    • March 20, 2024
  3. Public Comment – Haygood
  4. Summer Event Recreational Programming – Donovan, Brosius, and Meade
  5. Oakbrook Park Communications Update – Burton
  6. Director’s Report – Perlick
  7. Chair Report – Haygood
  8. Evergreen School District Report – Piland
  9. Vancouver Public School Report – Panter
  10. Open Discussion & New Business – Haygood

Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person. Pre-register by phone or email.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Apr 17, 2024
8:00am

Civil Service Commission meeting

Birch Conference Room

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
8:00am

Birch Conference Room

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Megan Mairs at megan.mairs@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Tuesday
Apr 16, 2024
6:00pm

Land Use Hearing

Online Meeting

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
6:00pm

Online Meeting

    Contact: Clarissa Bowen at clarissa.bowen@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Monday
Apr 15, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, April 15, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Apr 15, 2024
3:00pm - 6:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, April 15, 2024
3:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Apr 11, 2024
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Thursday, April 11, 2024
12:00pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Dept. at 360-487-8307, parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

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  1. Call to Order
  2. Member Update
  3. Approval of Minutes – March 14, 2024
  4. HPC Update
  5. Election of Secretary/Treasurer
  6. Appointment of Application Subcommittee
  7. Grant Program Update
  8. CVI Update
  9. Cultural Services Report
  10. Cultural Access Update
  11. Clark County Art Commission Update
  12. Public Comment
  13. Commissioner Updates & New Business

Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person. Pre-register by phone or email.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Apr 11, 2024
9:00am - 11:00am

Pre-Application Conference

Thursday, April 11, 2024
9:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Apr 10, 2024
6:00pm

Aviation Advisory Committee

Pearson Airport, Pilot's Lounge

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
6:00pm

101 E Reserve St,
Vancouver, WA 98661

To access by phone (audio only), call: 1-347-941-5324
Phone Conference ID: 661 444 947#
Join the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Apr 10, 2024
3:30pm - 5:00pm

City/County Telecommunications Commission

City Hall, Council Chambers

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
3:30pm - 5:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

The Commission will be approving a recommendation to the Vancouver City Council and Clark County Council to approve the negotiated cable franchises with Comcast.

The meeting date was changed from April 3 to April 10.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Apr 10, 2024
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
12:00pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

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The April 10, 2024, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting will be conducted using a hybrid structure with access both in-person at City Hall in the Aspen Conference Room and via video conference using Microsoft Teams. For the Teams link, or if you would like to make a public comment, please reach out to Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us. Thank you.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Apr 10, 2024
8:00am - 9:00am

CANCELED

Parking Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
8:00am - 9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Tina Picchioni at tina.picchioni@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8657

The April 10, 2024, Parking Advisory Committee meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Meeting Details

Monday
Apr 8, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, April 8, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Meeting Details

Thursday
Apr 4, 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm

Pre-Application Conference

Thursday, April 4, 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Details

Monday
Apr 1, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, April 1, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Apr 1, 2024
3:00pm - 6:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, April 1, 2024
3:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Mar 28, 2024
9:00am - 2:00pm

Pre-Application Conference

Thursday, March 28, 2024
9:00am - 2:00pm

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Mar 27, 2024
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Monday
Mar 25, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, March 25, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Meeting Details

Monday
Mar 25, 2024
5:00pm - 6:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, March 25, 2024
5:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Meeting Details

Thursday
Mar 21, 2024
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Police Pension Board Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Thursday, March 21, 2024
2:30pm - 3:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Caylee Tashiro at caylee.tashiro@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8403

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Thursday
Mar 21, 2024
2:00pm - 2:30pm

Fire Pension Board Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Thursday, March 21, 2024
2:00pm - 2:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Caylee Tashiro at caylee.tashiro@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8403

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Thursday
Mar 21, 2024
12:30pm - 2:00pm

City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, March 21, 2024
12:30pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

The March 21, 2024, City Center Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting will be conducted using a hybrid structure with access both in-person at City Hall in Council Chambers and via video conference using Microsoft Teams, as well as streamed live on CVTV. To request the Microsoft Teams link, or if you would like to make a public comment, please reach out to Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us. Thank you.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Mar 21, 2024
9:00am - 10:00am

Pre-Application Conference

Board Room

Thursday, March 21, 2024
9:00am - 10:00am

Board Room

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Mar 20, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm

City Hall, Aspen Room

    Contact: Charles Ray at charles.ray@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

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Wednesday
Mar 20, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room 415 W 6th Street, Vancouver WA

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm

515 Esther St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Dept. at parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us; 360-487-8311

Agenda:

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  1. Call to Order – Haygood
  2. Approval of Minutes – Haygood
    • February 21, 2024
  3. Public Comment – Haygood
  4. Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Update – Katherine Kelly
  5. Recreation Staff Conversion Plan – Perlick and Stokke
  6. Baseline Budget Calendar – Stokke
  7. Director’s Report – Perlick
  8. Chair Report – Haygood
  9. Evergreen School District Report – Cale Piland
  10. Vancouver Public School Report – AJ Panter
  11. Open Discussion & New Business – Haygood

Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person. Pre-register by phone or email.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Mar 20, 2024
3:30pm - 5:00pm

City/County Telecommunications Commission

City Hall, Council Chambers

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
3:30pm - 5:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Jim Demmon or Tracie Ramirez at jim.demmon@cityofvancouver.us or tracie.ramirez@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

This will be a Commission work session to review a draft of the negotiated Comcast cable franchise agreement.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Mar 20, 2024
8:00am

Civil Service Commission meeting

Birch conference room

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
8:00am

Birch conference room

    Contact: Megan Mairs at megan.mairs@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Mar 19, 2024
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Charter Review Committee #6

Aspen Conference Room

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Aspen Conference Room

    Contact: Kerry Peck at kerry.peck@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8616

Agenda:

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Meeting Details

Monday
Mar 18, 2024
6:30pm - 8:00pm

City Council Community Forum

Firstenburg Community Center

Monday, March 18, 2024
6:30pm - 8:00pm

700 NE 136th Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98684

To immediately follow the State of the City

The location of the Vancouver City Council Community Forum will be at the Firstenburg Community Center. Following the State of the City, the City Council will host an in-person Community Forum. Due to space constraints, RSVP’s are now closed. The City will accommodate as many people until room capacity is reached.

The Community forum will run for up to 90 minutes or end earlier if all who wish to speak have had an opportunity. The Community Forum is a special event for the public to discuss with the Council in an informal setting about any topic. The Council will break into 3 groups with attendees for the discussion.

Additional information can be found at State of the City -The City of Vancouver, WA

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Mar 18, 2024
5:30pm

Registration Full

State of the City

Firstenburg Community Center

Monday, March 18, 2024
5:30pm

700 NE 136th Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98684

We’ve received nearly 250 RSVPs for this event and are no longer accepting new registrations. Tune in to watch live on www.cvtv.org or the City’s Facebook.

Join Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and the Vancouver City Council for the 2024 State of the City and Council Community Forum.

  • Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
  • Speech begins at 6 p.m.
  • Forum begins at approximately 6:40 p.m.

For assistance with registration or to RSVP by phone, please contact: Tracie Ramirez at tracie.ramirez@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8712.

Accessibility and Interpretation

Live American Sign Language and Russian (Русский) interpretation will be provided. If you require any additional accessibility or language interpretation accommodations, please share those when you register or contact William Cooley at William.cooley@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8617.

Parking

Parking at the Firstenburg Community Center is free but may be limited due to the popularity of this active community space. Free overflow parking will be available at the Department of Social and Human Services one block south of the center. We encourage you to walk, roll, carpool or take C-TRAN.

Unable to attend?

The State of the City speech will also be aired live on Clark/Vancouver Television (CVTV) and the City’s Facebook account. The Council Community Forum will not be broadcast.

Meeting Details

Friday
Mar 15, 2024
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Friday, March 15, 2024
3:30pm - 4:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Thursday
Mar 14, 2024
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Thursday, March 14, 2024
12:00pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Dept. at 360-487-8307, parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

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Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes – February 8, 2024
  3. Cultural Services Report
  4. Cultural Access Update
  5. Clark County Art Commission Update
  6. Public Comment
  7. Commissioner Updates & New Business
  8. Network Webbing Activity

 

 

Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person. Pre-register by phone or email.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Mar 14, 2024
9:00am - 11:00am

Pre-Application Conference

Thursday, March 14, 2024
9:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Mar 13, 2024
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Airport Advisory Committee Meeting

Pearson Airport, Pilot's Lounge

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
6:00pm - 7:30pm

101 E Reserve St,
Vancouver, WA 98661

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Mar 13, 2024
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
12:00pm - 1:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Supplemental Downloads:

The March 13, 2024, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting will be conducted using a hybrid structure with access both in-person at City Hall in the Aspen Conference Room and via video conference using Microsoft Teams. For the Teams link, or if you would like to make a public comment, please reach out to Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us. Thank you.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Mar 13, 2024
8:00am - 9:00am

Parking Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
8:00am - 9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Tina Picchioni at tina.picchioni@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8657

Agenda:

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Meeting Details

Monday
Mar 11, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, March 11, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Mar 11, 2024
4:30pm - 5:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, March 11, 2024
4:30pm - 5:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Friday
Mar 8, 2024
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Joint Police and Fire Pension Board Special Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Friday, March 8, 2024
3:00pm - 4:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Caylee Tashiro at caylee.tashiro@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8403

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Thursday
Mar 7, 2024
9:00am - 10:00am

Pre-Application Conference

Thursday, March 7, 2024
9:00am - 10:00am

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Mar 6, 2024
3:30pm - 5:00pm

City/County Telecommunications Commission

City Hall, Council Chambers

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
3:30pm - 5:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Jim Demmon or Tracie Ramirez at jim.demmon@cityofvancouver.us or tracie.ramirez@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

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Meeting Details

Monday
Mar 4, 2024
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Transportation Benefit District Meeting

City Hall

Monday, March 4, 2024
7:00pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Beginning at 7 pm or immediately following the City Council meeting.

Transportation Benefit District Agenda.

Transportation Benefit District Public Notice.

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Mar 4, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, March 4, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Mar 4, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, March 4, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Feb 27, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Charter Review Committee #5

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Kerry Peck at 360-487-8616

Agenda:

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Meeting Details

Monday
Feb 26, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, February 26, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Feb 26, 2024
4:15pm - 6:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, February 26, 2024
4:15pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Feb 22, 2024
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Thursday, February 22, 2024
3:00pm - 4:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Thursday
Feb 22, 2024
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission Retreat

Community Room, WREC

Thursday, February 22, 2024
12:00pm - 4:00pm

4600 SE Columbia Way,
Vancouver, WA 98661

    Contact: Parks Recreation Cultural Services Dept. at parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us; 360-487-8311

Retreat Agenda

  1. Welcome and Lunch
  2. Activity: Reflection
  3. Overview of Planning Framework
    1. Culture, Arts and Heritage Plan
    2. Vancouver Strategic Plan
  4. Activity: Climate Action and DEI Tools
  5. Activity: Network Webbing Activity
  6. Activity: Community Needs
  7. Closing and Thank You

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Feb 21, 2024
6:00pm

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
6:00pm

City Hall, Aspen Room

    Contact: Charles Ray at charles.ray@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8328

Agenda:

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Meeting Details

Wednesday
Feb 21, 2024
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Airport Advisory Committee Meeting

Pearson Airport, Pilot's Lounge

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
6:00pm - 7:00pm

101 E Reserve St,
Vancouver, WA 98661

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Feb 21, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Agenda Preview

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes
  3. Public Comment
  4. Shaffer Park Master Plan
  5. Director’s Report
  6. Chair Report
  7. Evergreen School District Report
  8. Vancouver Public Schools Report
  9. Open Discussion and New Business

Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person. Pre-register by phone or email.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Feb 21, 2024
8:00am

Civil Service Commission

City Hall, Birch Conference Room

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
8:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Megan Mairs at megan.mairs@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Thursday
Feb 15, 2024
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Joint Police and Fire Pension Board Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Thursday, February 15, 2024
3:00pm - 4:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Caylee Tashiro at caylee.tashiro@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Thursday
Feb 15, 2024
12:30pm - 2:00pm

City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Thursday, February 15, 2024
12:30pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Supplemental Downloads:

The February 15th, 2024, City Center Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting will be conducted using a hybrid structure with access both in-person at City Hall in the Aspen Room and via video conference using Microsoft Teams. This meeting will be structured as a workshop to discuss the options for the future of CCRA. The meeting will not be broadcasted on CVTV this month, but the recording will be available on the website following the meeting. For the Teams link to listen in, or if you would like to make a public comment, please reach out to Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us. Thank you.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Feb 15, 2024
11:00am - 12:30pm

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, February 15, 2024
11:00am - 12:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Thursday
Feb 15, 2024
9:00am - 2:30pm

Pre-Application Conference

Thursday, February 15, 2024
9:00am - 2:30pm

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Feb 14, 2024
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
12:00pm - 1:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

The February 14th, 2024, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting will be conducted using a hybrid structure with access both in-person at City Hall in the Aspen Conference Room and via video conference using Microsoft Teams. For the Teams link, or if you would like to make a public comment, please reach out to Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us. Thank you.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Feb 14, 2024
8:00am - 9:00am

Parking Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
8:00am - 9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Tina Picchioni at tina.picchioni@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8657

Agenda:

Supplemental Downloads:

Meeting Details

Monday
Feb 12, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, February 12, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Feb 8, 2024
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Thursday, February 8, 2024
12:00pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes
  3. Resolution to Amend Bylaws
  4. Approval of Art Advocacy Letter Template
  5. Approval of letter to Port of Vancouver
  6. Arts Hub Interim Use Guiding Principles
  7. Grant Program Update
  8. Tower Mall Mural Boards
  9. Cultural Services Report
  10. President’s Report
  11. Clark County Arts Commission Report
  12. Public Comment
  13. Open Discussion and New Business

Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person. Pre-register by phone or email.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Feb 8, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm

Pre-Application Conference

Online Meeting

Thursday, February 8, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm

Online Meeting

Meeting Details

Monday
Feb 5, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, February 5, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Feb 5, 2024
4:00pm - 5:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, February 5, 2024
4:00pm - 5:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Feb 1, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Pre-Application Conference

Online Meeting

Thursday, February 1, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Online Meeting

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jan 31, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Public Facilities District Board Meeting

Birch Room, City Hall 2nd Floor

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Birch Room, City Hall 2nd Floor

    Contact: Krista Liles at krista.liles@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8437

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jan 31, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

Public Facilities District Board Meeting

City Hall, Birch Room

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Krista Liles at krista.liles@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8437

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Jan 30, 2024
4:00pm

Planning Commission Annual Retreat

City Hall, Aspen Room

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
4:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Planning Commission at PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

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Meeting Details

Thursday
Jan 25, 2024
3:30pm

Police Pension Board Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Thursday, January 25, 2024
3:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Caylee Tashiro at caylee.tashiro@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jan 24, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Special Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Dept. at parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us; 360-487-8311

Agenda:

Supplemental Downloads:

Agenda Preview

  1. Call to Order – Haygood
  2. Approval of Minutes – Haygood
    • November 22, 2023
  3. Public Comment – Haygood
  4. Parks and Recreation Program Overview – Perlick
  5. Director’s Report – Perlick
  6. Chair Report – Haygood
  7. Open Discussion & New Business – Haygood
  8. Meet and Greet

Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person. Pre-register by phone or email.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jan 24, 2024
8:00am

Civil Service Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
8:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Megan Mairs at megan.mairs@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Jan 23, 2024
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Charter Review Committee Meeting #4

City Hall, Aspen Room

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
5:00pm - 7:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Kerry Peck at kerry.peck@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8616

Agenda:

Supplemental Downloads:

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Jan 23, 2024
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
3:00pm - 4:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Monday
Jan 22, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, January 22, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Jan 22, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, January 22, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Jan 18, 2024
12:30pm - 2:00pm

City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, January 18, 2024
12:30pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

The January 18th, 2024, City Center Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting will be conducted using a hybrid structure with access both in-person at City Hall in Council Chambers Floor 2 and via video conference using Microsoft Teams. For the Teams link, or if you would like to make a public comment, please reach out to Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us. Thank you.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Jan 18, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm

Pre-Application Conference

Thursday, January 18, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jan 17, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting – Remote Only

Online Meeting

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Meeting

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jan 17, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm

CANCELED

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Dept. at parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us; 360-487-8311

Agenda:

Supplemental Downloads:

Agenda Preview

  1. Call to Order – Haygood
  2. Approval of Minutes – Haygood
    • November 22, 2023
  3. Public Comment – Haygood
  4. Parks and Recreation Program Overview – Perlick
  5. Director’s Report – Perlick
  6. Chair Report – Haygood
  7. Open Discussion & New Business – Haygood
  8. Meet and Greet

Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person. Pre-register by phone or email.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jan 17, 2024
8:00am

CANCELED

Civil Service Commission Meeting

City Hall, Birch Conference Room

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
8:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Megan Mairs at 360-281-8421

Notice of Date Cancelation – January 17, 2024 Meeting

Please be advised that the Wednesday, January, 17, 2024 meeting of the Civil Service Commission has been canceled due weather. The regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. in the Birch Conference Room at City Hall, 415 W 6th Street, Vancouver, Washington.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Jan 11, 2024
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Thursday, January 11, 2024
12:00pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Agenda Preview

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes
  3. Port of Vancouver Public Art Update
  4. Main Street Promise Preservation and Heritage Update
  5. Bylaws and OPMA Refresher
  6. Officer Elections
  7. Recommendation from Application Subcommittee
  8. Vancouver Arts Hub Interim Use
  9. Cultural Services Report
  10. President’s Report
  11. Clark County Art Commission Report
  12. Public Comment
  13. Open Discussion & New Business

Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person. Pre-register by phone or email.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Jan 11, 2024
9:00am - 3:00pm

Pre-Application Conference

Thursday, January 11, 2024
9:00am - 3:00pm

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jan 10, 2024
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Airport Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
6:00pm - 7:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jan 10, 2024
12:00pm - 1:30pm

CANCELED

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
12:00pm - 1:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us

The January LTAC meeting has been canceled. We are currently working through the final stages of the commission appointment and reappointment process and will restart meetings once the new committee has been established. We appreciate your patience during this time. Thank you.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jan 10, 2024
8:00am - 9:00am

CANCELED

Parking Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
8:00am - 9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Tina Picchioni at tina.picchioni@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8657

The January Parking Advisory Committee meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. Thank you.

Meeting Details

Monday
Jan 8, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, January 8, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Jan 2, 2024

CANCELED

Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

Board Room

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Transportation and Mobility Commission at TMC@cityofvancouver.us

Supplemental Downloads:

Testify before the Transportation and Mobility Commission

Meeting Details

Thursday
Dec 28, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am

Pre-Application Conference

Board Room

Thursday, December 28, 2023
10:00am - 11:00am

Board Room

Meeting Details

Thursday
Dec 28, 2023
9:00am - 11:00am

Pre-Application Conference

Board Room

Thursday, December 28, 2023
9:00am - 11:00am

Board Room

Meeting Details

Thursday
Dec 21, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

CANCELED

City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, December 21, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us

The December City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting has been canceled and will resume in January. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, thank you.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Dec 21, 2023
11:00am - 12:30pm

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor

Thursday, December 21, 2023
11:00am - 12:30pm

City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor

    Contact: Krista Liles at krista.liles@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8437

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Dec 20, 2023
4:30pm - 6:00pm

CANCELED

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
4:30pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Kirsten Hull at kirsten.hull@cityofvancouver.us, 360-487-8307

Meeting Details

Monday
Dec 18, 2023
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Transportation Benefit District Meeting

City Hall

Monday, December 18, 2023
7:00pm - 7:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

The Transportation Benefit District meeting will directly follow the City Council Meeting.

The registration form for public testimony can be found on the Mayor and City Council webpage under Public Participation.

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Dec 18, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, December 18, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Dec 18, 2023
3:00pm - 6:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, December 18, 2023
3:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Dec 14, 2023
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Charter Review Committee Meeting #3

Birch Conference Room

Thursday, December 14, 2023
6:00pm - 8:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Thursday
Dec 14, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission Meeting

City Hall, Birch Room

Thursday, December 14, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Kirsten Hull at kirsten.hull@cityofvancouver.us, 360-487-8307

Agenda:

Supplemental Downloads:

Agenda Preview

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes
  3. Appointment of Ad-hoc subcommittee for application review
  4. Workplan Update
  5. Cultural Services Report
  6. President’s Report
  7. Public Comment
  8. Open Discussion/New Business

Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person. Pre-register by phone or email.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Dec 14, 2023
9:00am - 11:00am

Pre-Application Conference

Board Room

Thursday, December 14, 2023
9:00am - 11:00am

Board Room

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Dec 13, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm

CANCELED

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us

The December LTAC meeting has been canceled. We are currently going through the commission appointment and reappointment process and will restart meetings once the new committee has been established. We appreciate your patience.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Dec 13, 2023
8:00am - 9:00am

CANCELED

Parking Advisory Committee Meeting – December meeting canceled

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
8:00am - 9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Tina Picchioni at tina.picchioni@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8657

The December Parking Advisory Committee meeting has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. Thank you.

Meeting Details

Monday
Dec 11, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, December 11, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Dec 11, 2023
4:30pm - 6:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, December 11, 2023
4:30pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Dec 6, 2023
3:30pm - 5:00pm

City/County Telecommunications Commission

City Hall Council Chambers

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
3:30pm - 5:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Jim Demmon at jim.demmon@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8706

Agenda:

Supplemental Downloads:

Agenda

  • Call to Order
    • Roll Call
    • Approval of Minutes from June 7 and October 18, 2023
    • Review of Agenda for December 6, 2023
  • Community Communications
  • Old Business
    • Cable Franchise Renewal Update
  • New Business
    • Report of the PEG Committee on PEG Capital Support Funds to Designated Access Providers
    • PEG Capital Support Funds for Equipment Repair and Replacement Amendment
    • TV ETC Update
    • Clark/Vancouver Update
    • Review and Adopt Tentative Meeting Schedule for 2024
  • Communications
    • Comcast
    • Commission
    • Staff
  • Next Meeting – February 21, 2024, Work Session

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Dec 6, 2023
2:00pm - 2:55pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
2:00pm - 2:55pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Monday
Dec 4, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, December 4, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Dec 4, 2023
4:00pm - 5:30pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, December 4, 2023
4:00pm - 5:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Friday
Dec 1, 2023
1:00pm - 1:55pm

CANCELED

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Friday, December 1, 2023
1:00pm - 1:55pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Nov 28, 2023
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Charter Review Committee Meeting #2

Aspen Conference Room

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
4:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Kerry Peck at kerry.peck@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8616

Agenda:

Supplemental Downloads:

Online on Zoom

Launch Meeting – Zoom

Meeting Details

Monday
Nov 27, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Community Forum

Vancouver Innovation Center (Enter at SE 34th and SE Hiddenbrook Drive)

Monday, November 27, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

18110 SE 34th St,
Vancouver, WA 98683

The community is invited to meet their City Councilors, share their experiences, and bring questions or concerns to share in small roundtable discussions.

All community members are welcome to attend. No RSVP or registration is required. If you need interpretation services or accommodations with a disability, please contact the City Manager’s office at 360-487-8600 or cityinfo@cityofvancouver.us.

Light refreshments of cookies and drinks will be served.

The Vancouver Innovation Center is also accessible by C-TRAN bus routes 30, 34 and 80 and the Fisher’s Landing Transit Center. Visit C-TRAN to plan your trip.

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Nov 21, 2023
5:00pm

Land Use Hearing

Online

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
5:00pm

Online

Below is the Teams Online Land Use Hearing information. Please see the agenda for more information. The hearing will start at 5 p.m.

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Meeting Details

Monday
Nov 20, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, November 20, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Nov 16, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, November 16, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

City Hall, Council Chambers

The November 16, 2023, CCRA Board Meeting will be conducted using a hybrid structure with access both in-person at City Hall in Council Chambers Floor 2 and via video conference using Microsoft Teams.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Nov 15, 2023
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

Board Room Aspen Community Room

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
6:00pm - 8:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Charles Ray at charles.ray@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Supplemental Downloads:

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Nov 15, 2023
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
4:30pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Agenda Preview

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes
  3. Public Comment
  4. Waterfront Gateway Overview
  5. VIC Development Update
  6. Parks Updates
  7. Recreation Program Staffing Challenges and Strategies
  8. Director Report
  9. Chair Report
  10. Evergreen School District Report
  11. Vancouver Public Schools Report
  12. Parks Foundation Report
  13. Open Discussion

Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person. Pre-register by phone or email.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Nov 15, 2023
8:00am - 9:00am

CANCELED

Parking Advisory Committee Meeting – November meeting canceled

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
8:00am - 9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Tina Picchioni at tina.picchioni@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8657

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Nov 15, 2023
8:00am

Civil Service Commission meeting

Board Room

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
8:00am

Board Room

    Contact: Megan Mairs at 360-281-8421

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Monday
Nov 13, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, November 13, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Nov 9, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm

CANCELED

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Thursday, November 9, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Kirsten Hull at kirsten.hull@cityofvancouver.us, 360-487-8307

Meeting Details

Thursday
Nov 9, 2023
9:00am - 10:00am

Pre-Application Conference

Thursday, November 9, 2023
9:00am - 10:00am

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Nov 8, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm

CANCELED

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us

The November LTAC meeting has been cancelled. We are currently going through the commission appointment and reappointment process and will restart meetings once the new committee has been established. We appreciate your patience.

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Nov 7, 2023
10:45am - 11:15am

Special Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
10:45am - 11:15am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Nov 7, 2023

CANCELED

Canceled – Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

Online Meeting

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

The November Transportation and Mobility Commission meeting has been canceled. A memo is posted in lieu of the meeting.

Meeting Details

Monday
Nov 6, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, November 6, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Nov 2, 2023
10:00am - 12:00pm

Pre-Application Conference

Thursday, November 2, 2023
10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Nov 1, 2023
3:00pm - 3:55pm

CANCELED

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Wednesday, November 1, 2023
3:00pm - 3:55pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Thursday
Oct 26, 2023
10:00am - 10:55am

CANCELED

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Thursday, October 26, 2023
10:00am - 10:55am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Thursday
Oct 26, 2023
9:00am - 11:00am

Pre-Application Conferences

Thursday, October 26, 2023
9:00am - 11:00am

Pre-application Conference Agenda

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Oct 24, 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Charter Review Committee Meeting

Birch Conference Room

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Kerry Peck at kerry.peck@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8616

Agenda:

Charter Review Committee Meeting #1 Zoom Link

When: Oct 24, 2023 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Topic: 2024 City of Vancouver Charter Committee Meeting #1

 

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Meeting Details

Tuesday
Oct 24, 2023
11:45am - 12:45pm

Special Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Monday
Oct 23, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, October 23, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Oct 19, 2023
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

City Hall

Thursday, October 19, 2023
6:00pm - 8:00pm

City Hall

    Contact: Charles Ray at charles.ray@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-3128

Agenda:

1. Call to Order and Roll Call Chair/Vice Chair
2. Approval of Minutes August 19, 2023</em
3. Heritage Tree Public Hearing Commission to vote to approve or deny nominations as Vancouver Heritage Trees
4. Program Updates -AmeriCorps & Friends of Trees update -Emerald Ash Borer -Urban Forestry Management Plan next steps -Fall Planting Projects -Subcommittee Reports Commission to discuss itemsCommittees to continue to meet outside regular Commission meetings
5. Community & Arborist Communication 3 minutes each
6. Urban Forestry Report - Staff to update Commission on latest developments. Commission to discuss
7. Commission Communications (3 minutes each)-“Round the Table” reports Commissioners to report & discuss
8. New Business- Agenda topics for future meetings Commission input and discussion

Meeting Details

Thursday
Oct 19, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, October 19, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

City Hall, Council Chambers

The October 19, 2023, CCRA Board Meeting will be conducted using a hybrid structure with access both in-person at City Hall in Council Chambers Floor 2 and via video conference using Microsoft Teams.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Oct 19, 2023
11:00am - 12:30pm

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting

Council Chambers, 2nd floor City Hall

Thursday, October 19, 2023
11:00am - 12:30pm

Council Chambers, 2nd floor City Hall

    Contact: Krista Liles at krista.liles@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8437

Agenda:

415 W 6th Street

Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Thursday
Oct 19, 2023
9:00am - 11:00am

Pre-Application Conference

Thursday, October 19, 2023
9:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Oct 18, 2023
4:30pm - 6:00pm

CANCELED

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
4:30pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Stephanie Obotette at stephanie.obotette@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8310

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Oct 18, 2023
3:30pm - 5:00pm

City/County Telecommunications Commission Work Session

City Hall

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
3:30pm - 5:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Jim Demmon, Video Services Manager at jim.demmon@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Agenda

  • Call To Order
  • Work Session – Comcast Cable Franchise Negotiation Update
  • Next Meeting – December 6, 2023
  • Adjournment

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Oct 18, 2023
8:00am

Civil Service Commission Meeting

City Hall, Birch Conference Room

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
8:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Megan Mairs at megan.mairs@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Oct 17, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Airport Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Monday
Oct 16, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, October 16, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Oct 16, 2023
8:00am - 8:55am

Special Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Monday, October 16, 2023
8:00am - 8:55am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Thursday
Oct 12, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Thursday, October 12, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Kirsten Hull at kirsten.hull@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8307

Agenda:

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  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes
  3. VAMF Report
  4. Request for Art at Tower Mall
  5. Cultural Services Report
  6. President’s Report
  7. Public Comment

Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person. Pre-register by phone or email.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Oct 12, 2023
9:00am - 10:00am

Pre-Application Conference

Thursday, October 12, 2023
9:00am - 10:00am

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Oct 11, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm

CANCELED

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting – cancelled

City Hall

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us

The October LTAC meeting has been cancelled. We are currently going through the commission appointment and reappointment process and will restart meetings once the new committee has been established.

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Oct 10, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Postponed – Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Planning Commission at PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

The October 10, 2023 Planning Commission meeting has been postponed to October 24, 2023.

 

Testify before the Planning Commission

Meeting Details

Monday
Oct 9, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, October 9, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Oct 3, 2023
4:00pm - 7:30pm

Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Monday
Oct 2, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, October 2, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Sep 28, 2023
9:00am - 1:00pm

Pre-Application Conference

Online

Thursday, September 28, 2023
9:00am - 1:00pm

Online

    Contact: Community Development Planner Line at cddplanning@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7803

Agenda:

Information about Pre-Application Conferences

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Sep 26, 2023
4:30pm - 7:30pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday
Sep 26, 2023
11:00am - 12:00pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
11:00am - 12:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Monday
Sep 25, 2023
6:30pm - 8:00pm

City Council Community Forum

Luepke Center

Monday, September 25, 2023
6:30pm - 8:00pm

1009 E McLoughlin Blvd,
Vancouver, WA 98663

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Sep 21, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, September 21, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

City Hall, Council Chambers

The September 21, 2023, CCRA Board Meeting will be conducted using a hybrid structure with access both in-person at City Hall in Council Chambers Floor 2 and via video conference using Microsoft Teams.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Sep 20, 2023
6:00pm

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Sep 20, 2023
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
4:30pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Stephanie Obotette at stephanie.obotette@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8311

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Sep 20, 2023
8:00am

Civil Service Commission Meeting

City Hall, Birch Conference Room

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
8:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Megan Mairs at megan.mairs@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Sep 19, 2023
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Land Use Hearing

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Online Meeting

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Meeting Details

Tuesday
Sep 19, 2023
4:00pm - 8:00pm

Transportation and Mobility Commission Retreat

City Hall, Aspen Room

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
4:00pm - 8:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Julie Nischik at 360-487-7813 or julie.nischik@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

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Meeting Details

Monday
Sep 18, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, September 18, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Monday
Sep 18, 2023
8:00am - 9:00am

Parking Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Monday, September 18, 2023
8:00am - 9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Tina Picchioni at tina.picchioni@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8657

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Thursday
Sep 14, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Culture, Art and Heritage Commission Meeting

City Hall

Thursday, September 14, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Kirsten Hull at kirsten.hull@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8307

Agenda:

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Meeting Details

Thursday
Sep 14, 2023
11:00am - 12:30pm

CANCELED

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting – Cancelled due to lack of quorum

Hilton Vancouver Washington, Alder Room

Thursday, September 14, 2023
11:00am - 12:30pm

301 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Krista Liles at krista.liles@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8437

Agenda:

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes
  3. Claims and Administrative Expenses
  4. Financials
  5. Capital Expenses
  6. Other Business
  7. Asset Manager Report
  8. Hotel Manger Report
  9. Executive Session, if needed

Meeting Details

Thursday
Sep 14, 2023
9:00am

Pre-Application Conference

Online

Thursday, September 14, 2023
9:00am

Online

    Contact: Community Development Planner Line at cddplanning@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7803

Agenda:

Information about Pre-Application Conferences

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Sep 13, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm

CANCELED

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting – cancelled due to having met twice in August and lack of agenda items

City Hall

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us

The September LTAC meeting is cancelled due to the committee having met twice in August and a lack of agenda items.

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Sep 12, 2023
4:30pm - 9:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
4:30pm - 9:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Planning Commission at PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Supplemental Downloads:

Testify before the Planning Commission

Meeting Details

Monday
Sep 11, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, September 11, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Sep 7, 2023
9:00am - 1:00pm

Pre-Application Conference

Online

Thursday, September 7, 2023
9:00am - 1:00pm

Online

    Contact: Community Development Planner Line at cddplanning@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7803

Agenda:

Information about Pre-Application Conferences

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Sep 6, 2023
3:00pm - 4:25pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
3:00pm - 4:25pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Iasmina Giurgiev at iasmina.giurgiev@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Aug 30, 2023
3:00pm - 3:55pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
3:00pm - 3:55pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Iasmina Giurgiev at iasmina.giurgiev@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Aug 30, 2023
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Monday
Aug 28, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, August 28, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Aug 23, 2023
1:30pm - 2:55pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Wednesday, August 23, 2023
1:30pm - 2:55pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Iasmina Giurgiev at iasmina.giurgiev@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Aug 23, 2023
1:30pm - 2:55pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Wednesday, August 23, 2023
1:30pm - 2:55pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Monday
Aug 21, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, August 21, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Friday
Aug 18, 2023
11:00am - 11:55am

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Friday, August 18, 2023
11:00am - 11:55am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Iasmina Giurgiev at iasmina.giurgiev@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Friday
Aug 18, 2023
11:00am - 11:55am

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Thursday
Aug 17, 2023
2:00pm

Fire Pension Board Meeting

City Hall

Thursday, August 17, 2023
2:00pm

City Hall

Meeting Details

Thursday
Aug 17, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

CANCELED

City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

City Hall

Thursday, August 17, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us

Meeting Details

Thursday
Aug 17, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Culture, Art and Heritage Commission Meeting

City Hall

Thursday, August 17, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Kirsten Hull at kirsten.hull@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8307

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Thursday
Aug 17, 2023
9:00am

Pre-Application Conference

City Hall

Thursday, August 17, 2023
9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Community Development Planner Line at cddplanning@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7803

Agenda:

Information about Pre-Application Conferences

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Aug 16, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm

403 Quayside Pl,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Teresa Brum at teresa.brum@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

This meeting will be conducted using a hybrid structure and will be open to in-person attendance and virtual viewing. Participation options will also continue to be available to the public.

Meeting Details

Monday
Aug 14, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, August 14, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Aug 10, 2023
9:00am

Pre-Application Conference

City Hall

Thursday, August 10, 2023
9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Community Development Planner Line at cddplanning@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7803

Agenda:

Information about Pre-Application Conferences

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Aug 9, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall

Wednesday, August 9, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Teresa Brum at teresa.brum@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

This meeting will be conducted using a hybrid structure and will be open to in-person attendance and virtual viewing. Participation options will also continue to be available to the public.

Meeting Details

Monday
Aug 7, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, August 7, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

View all Council agendas and minutes.

Meeting Details

Thursday
Aug 3, 2023
9:00am

Pre-Application Conference

City Hall

Thursday, August 3, 2023
9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Community Development Planner Line at cddplanning@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7803

Agenda:

Information about Pre-Application Conferences

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Aug 1, 2023
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

City Hall

Tuesday, August 1, 2023
4:00pm - 5:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  1. Call to Order and Roll Call
  2. Introduction of New Commissioners
  3. Adoption of June Minutes
  4. Workshop: Highway 99 Bus Rapid Transit and Upper Main Street Safety & Mobility Project
  5. Workshop: Main Street Promise
  6. Break 6:00 – 6:30 pm
  7. Community Forum (3 minutes each)
  8. Workshop: McGillivray Blvd Safety & Mobility Project
  9. Staff Communication
    1. IBR Status Update
  10. Commission Communication (3 minutes each)

Meeting Details

Thursday
Jul 20, 2023
2:00pm

Fire Pension Board Meeting

City Hall

Thursday, July 20, 2023
2:00pm

City Hall

Meeting Details

Thursday
Jul 20, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

City Hall

Thursday, July 20, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Thursday
Jul 20, 2023
11:00am

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting

City Hall

Thursday, July 20, 2023
11:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Krista Liles at krista.liles@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Thursday
Jul 20, 2023
9:00am

Pre-Application Conference

City Hall

Thursday, July 20, 2023
9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Community Development Planner Line at cddplanning@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7803

Agenda:

Information about Pre-Application Conferences

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jul 19, 2023
6:00pm

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Urban Forestry at urbanforestry@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jul 19, 2023
4:30pm

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

Luepke Senior Center

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
4:30pm

1069 E McLoughlin Blvd,
Vancouver, WA 98663

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services at parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8310

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jul 19, 2023
3:30pm

CANCELED

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Special Meeting

Luepke Senior Center

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
3:30pm

1069 E McLoughlin Blvd,
Vancouver, WA 98663

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services at parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8310

Agenda:

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Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jul 19, 2023
8:00am

Civil Service Commission Meeting

City Hall, Birch Conference Room

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
8:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Megan Mairs at megan.mairs@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Jul 18, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Tuesday, July 18, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Iasmina Giurgiev at iasmina.giurgiev@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Jul 18, 2023
12:30pm - 2:00pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cottonwood Room

Thursday
Jul 13, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Culture, Art and Heritage Commission Meeting

City Hall

Thursday, July 13, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Kirsten Hull at kirsten.hull@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8307

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Thursday
Jul 13, 2023
9:00am

Pre-Application Conference

City Hall

Thursday, July 13, 2023
9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Community Development Planner Line at cddplanning@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7803

Agenda:

Information about Pre-Application Conferences

Meeting Details

Thursday
Jul 6, 2023
9:00am

Pre-Application Conference

City Hall

Thursday, July 6, 2023
9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Community Development Planner Line at cddplanning@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7803

Agenda:

Information about Pre-Application Conferences

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jun 21, 2023
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
1:00pm - 2:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Jun 20, 2023
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
1:00pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Thursday
Jun 15, 2023
2:00pm

Police Pension Board Meeting

City Hall

Thursday, June 15, 2023
2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Thursday
Jun 8, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Thursday, June 8, 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Kirsten Hull at kirsten.hull@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8307

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  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Minutes
  3. VAMF Update
  4. 2023 Mid-Year Check in
  5. Cultural Services Report
  6. President’s Report
  7. Public Comment

Public Comment is limited to three minutes per person. Pre-register by phone or email.

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Jun 7, 2023
3:30pm

City/County Telecommunications Commission

City Hall, Council Chambers

Wednesday
Jun 7, 2023
11:00am

Public Facilities District Board Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor

Wednesday, June 7, 2023
11:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Krista Liles at krista.liles@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Wednesday
May 17, 2023
1:00pm - 1:55pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Wednesday
May 10, 2023
1:00pm - 1:55pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
1:00pm - 1:55pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Apr 25, 2023
3:00pm - 3:55pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cottonwood Room

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
3:00pm - 3:55pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Friday
Apr 21, 2023
11:00am - 11:55am

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Thursday
Apr 20, 2023
11:00am - 12:30pm

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, April 20, 2023
11:00am - 12:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Krista Liles at krista.liles@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8437

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Meeting Details

Wednesday
Apr 19, 2023
3:30pm - 5:00pm

City/County Telecommunications Commission

City Hall, Council Chambers

Wednesday
Apr 12, 2023
2:00pm - 2:55pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
2:00pm - 2:55pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Apr 4, 2023
4:15pm

Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday
Mar 1, 2023
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Telecommunications Commission Meeting

City Hall

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
3:30pm - 5:00pm

City Hall

    Contact: Jim Demmon, Video Services Manager at jim.demmon@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8706

Agenda:

Agenda

  • Call to Order
  • Community Communications
  • Cable Franchise Renewal Update
  • Comcast Performance Review 2021-2022
  • TV ETC Update
  • Clark/Vancouver Television Update
  • Staff/Commission Communications
  • Adjournment

Meeting Details

Thursday
Feb 16, 2023
11:00am - 12:30pm

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, February 16, 2023
11:00am - 12:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

  • Meeting Link

    Contact: Krista Liles at krista.liles@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8437

Agenda:

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Feb 8, 2023
3:00pm - 3:55pm

Healthcare Benefit Program Governing Board Meeting

City Hall, Cedar Room

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
3:00pm - 3:55pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Dec 13, 2022
6:30pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, December 13, 2022
6:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Planning Commission at PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us

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Testify before the Planning Commission

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Dec 6, 2022
4:00pm

Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Tuesday
Sep 13, 2022
4:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, September 13, 2022
4:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Testify before the Planning Commission

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Jun 14, 2022
4:30pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, June 14, 2022
4:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Testify before the Planning Commission

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Jun 7, 2022
4:00pm

Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Tuesday
Apr 26, 2022
4:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, April 26, 2022
4:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

    Contact: Planning Commission at PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us

Agenda:

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Testify before the Planning Commission

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Apr 12, 2022
5:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday
Apr 5, 2022
4:30pm

Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Tuesday
Mar 8, 2022
4:30pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday
Jan 25, 2022
5:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday
Jan 4, 2022
4:30pm

Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Events

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Climate Pub

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
5:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, May 1, 2024 5:45 pm Wednesday, May 1, 2024 5:45 pm America/Los_Angeles Climate Pub Grab a drink and a slice and join us for the City of Vancouver’s second Climate Pub! We’ll talk about how we can plan for a changing climate within the City’s Comprehensive Plan (called Our Vancouver) that will guide our City’s growth over the next 20 years. Enjoy lively trivia with prizes, explore the crucial links between land use, transportation, and climate, and take part in a group brainstorming session to shape policies guiding our community’s future. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your neighbors, learn, and contribute to our collective climate future while enjoying the best of our…

Ghost Runners Brewery and Kitchen
4216 NE Minnehaha St
Vancouver , WA 98661

Grab a drink and a slice and join us for the City of Vancouver’s second Climate Pub! We’ll talk about how we can plan for a changing climate within the City’s Comprehensive Plan (called Our Vancouver) that will guide our City’s growth over the next 20 years. Enjoy lively trivia with prizes, explore the crucial links between land use, transportation,…


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Recycling 201: Beyond the Curb

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
5:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, April 30, 2024 5:00 pm Tuesday, April 30, 2024 5:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Recycling 201: Beyond the Curb This free class covers a variety of recycling opportunities beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Discover recycling and reuse options available locally for plastic bags, appliances, bulky items and more! Learn how to identify Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and then how to safely dispose of this material in Clark County. Please note that prior attendance in Recycling 101 is required for this class. Sign up for this RecycleU workshop today! These classes are offered through a partnership with Vancouver Solid Waste, Clark County Green Neighbors and Waste Connections. Contact: Waste Prevention and Reduction Specialist, Kristin, at kristin.naber@cityofvancouver.us

This free class covers a variety of recycling opportunities beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Discover recycling and reuse options available locally for plastic bags, appliances, bulky items and more! Learn how to identify Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and then how to safely dispose of this material in Clark County. Please note that prior attendance in Recycling 101 is required…


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Litter Pickup Event: Wintler Community Park

Saturday, April 27, 2024
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, April 27, 2024 11:00 am Saturday, April 27, 2024 11:00 am America/Los_Angeles Litter Pickup Event: Wintler Community Park Join us for National Volunteer Week! Volunteer to pick up litter at Vancouver’s popular Wintler Community Park. Sign up today. Learn more about the City’s Litter Stewards Program and connect with us for additional questions, litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us.

Wintler Community Park
6400 SE Beach Dr
Vancouver , WA 98661

Join us for National Volunteer Week! Volunteer to pick up litter at Vancouver’s popular Wintler Community Park. Sign up today. Learn more about the City’s Litter Stewards Program and connect with us for additional questions, litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us.


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Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen

Saturday, April 27, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants and spreading mulch. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning…

LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park
13200 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive
Vancouver , WA 98684

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants and spreading mulch. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, April 27, 2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:00 am Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is not wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent…

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring…


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Kids Night Out: Glow Dance Party

Friday, April 26, 2024
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration is required. Sign up today! Kids ages 6-10 are invited to connect with friends in a fun and creative way with Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Kids Night Out! Join us for a fun evening of games, sports, crafts and a Glow Dance Party. Kids Night Out is led by Vancouver’s recreation program and a staff-to-child ratio of…


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Community Mapping Activity Workshop

Thursday, April 25, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, April 25, 2024 6:00 pm Thursday, April 25, 2024 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Community Mapping Activity Workshop The City of Vancouver is inviting community members to take part in Community Mapping Activity workshops in April. Workshops will be hosted to help inform the City’s Comprehensive Plan Update. Participants will create maps to help visualize future land use possibilities that allow for changes to reflect future housing requirements, preserve natural resources and provide needed services. Each Community Mapping Activity will include refreshments or dinner, a kids’ corner for families with children and opportunities to win raffle prizes. Interested community members can get more information and RSVP for any of the workshops. Dinner and meet the team starting at 5:30 p.m.

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

The City of Vancouver is inviting community members to take part in Community Mapping Activity workshops in April. Workshops will be hosted to help inform the City’s Comprehensive Plan Update. Participants will create maps to help visualize future land use possibilities that allow for changes to reflect future housing requirements, preserve natural resources and provide needed services. Each Community Mapping Activity will…


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Burnt Bridge Creek Nature Walk

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Wednesday, April 24, 2024 9:30 am Wednesday, April 24, 2024 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Burnt Bridge Creek Nature Walk Enjoy a spring nature walk along the middle section of the Burnt Bridge Creek watershed. Learn about stormwater management and how the land is being restored with native plantings. Explore the ecology of the watershed while learning about the geology, native plants, animals and birds of the area. Expect to walk 1.5-2 miles on paved surfaces. This walk is geared toward adults and youth ages 6 and older. Sign up soon. Registration is required and space is limited. If this event becomes full since space is limited and you see that registrations are no longer being accepted, please use the…

Burnt Bridge Creek Trail
1617 N Devine Rd
Vancouver , WA 98661

Enjoy a spring nature walk along the middle section of the Burnt Bridge Creek watershed. Learn about stormwater management and how the land is being restored with native plantings. Explore the ecology of the watershed while learning about the geology, native plants, animals and birds of the area. Expect to walk 1.5-2 miles on paved surfaces. This walk is geared…


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Community Mapping Activity Workshop

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:00 pm Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Community Mapping Activity Workshop The City of Vancouver is inviting community members to take part in Community Mapping Activity workshops in April. Workshops will be hosted to help inform the City’s Comprehensive Plan Update. Participants will create maps to help visualize future land use possibilities that allow for changes to reflect future housing requirements, preserve natural resources and provide needed services. Each Community Mapping Activity will include refreshments or dinner, a kids’ corner for families with children and opportunities to win raffle prizes. Interested community members can get more information and RSVP for any of the workshops. For youth and young adults between 13 to 25 years…

Evergreen Public Schools District Office
13414 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive
Vancouver , WA 98684

The City of Vancouver is inviting community members to take part in Community Mapping Activity workshops in April. Workshops will be hosted to help inform the City’s Comprehensive Plan Update. Participants will create maps to help visualize future land use possibilities that allow for changes to reflect future housing requirements, preserve natural resources and provide needed services. Each Community Mapping Activity will…


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Community Mapping Activity Workshop

Saturday, April 20, 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, April 20, 2024 2:00 pm Saturday, April 20, 2024 2:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Community Mapping Activity Workshop The City of Vancouver is inviting community members to take part in Community Mapping Activity workshops in April. Workshops will be hosted to help inform the City’s Comprehensive Plan Update. Participants will create maps to help visualize future land use possibilities that allow for changes to reflect future housing requirements, preserve natural resources and provide needed services. Each Community Mapping Activity will include refreshments or dinner, a kids’ corner for families with children and opportunities to win raffle prizes. Interested community members can get more information and RSVP for any of the workshops. Snacks and meet the team starting at 1:30 p.m. Community…

Hudson's Bay High School
1601 E McLoughlin Blvd
Vancouver , WA 98663

The City of Vancouver is inviting community members to take part in Community Mapping Activity workshops in April. Workshops will be hosted to help inform the City’s Comprehensive Plan Update. Participants will create maps to help visualize future land use possibilities that allow for changes to reflect future housing requirements, preserve natural resources and provide needed services. Each Community Mapping Activity will…


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Grandmother Camus

Saturday, April 20, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, April 20, 2024 1:00 pm Saturday, April 20, 2024 1:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Grandmother Camus Join Fourth Plain Forward in celebrating the installation of “Grandmother Camus,” a beautiful new welcoming figure carved by Yakama Nation artist, Toma Villa. Community members are invited to celebrate the installation of Grandmother Camus and learn more about her significance at a free Earth Day event at the intersection of St. Johns Blvd. and Q St. The event will include free food, vendors and family activities hosted by Columbia Play Project. This public art piece depicts the poignant narrative of Grandmother Camus, who, out of profound love for her grandchildren, transformed into camas bulbs to save them from starvation. The…

Board Room
Vancouver , WA 98661

Join Fourth Plain Forward in celebrating the installation of “Grandmother Camus,” a beautiful new welcoming figure carved by Yakama Nation artist, Toma Villa. Community members are invited to celebrate the installation of Grandmother Camus and learn more about her significance at a free Earth Day event at the intersection of St. Johns Blvd. and Q St. The event will include…


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Chief Redheart Memorial Ceremony

Saturday, April 20, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, April 20, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, April 20, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Chief Redheart Memorial Ceremony Join the Nez Perce Tribe in their annual memorial to remember Chief Redheart’s band with singing, a drum circle and recognition of veterans. Each year Nez Perce tribal members travel to important historical sites to conduct memorials. This event honors Chief Redheart’s band, who were imprisoned for eight months without cause at Fort Vancouver in 1877-78.  This event is free and open to the public. This event is hosted by the Nez Perce Tribe with support from Community Military Appreciation Committee, The Historic Trust, National Park Services and the City of Vancouver. 

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
1001 E 5th St
Vancouver , WA 98661

Join the Nez Perce Tribe in their annual memorial to remember Chief Redheart’s band with singing, a drum circle and recognition of veterans. Each year Nez Perce tribal members travel to important historical sites to conduct memorials. This event honors Chief Redheart’s band, who were imprisoned for eight months without cause at Fort Vancouver in 1877-78.  This event is free…


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Family Trivia Night

Thursday, April 18, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, April 18, 2024 6:00 pm Thursday, April 18, 2024 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Family Trivia Night Registration required. Sign up today! Prepare for an evening of brain-teasing fun and quality family time at Family Trivia Night. This event is designed for all ages and promises a lively and entertaining evening where your family’s knowledge will be put to the test. Exciting prizes and awards will be up for grabs, including special recognition for the most spirited team, best teamwork and top trivia champions. All groups must be accompanied by a person 18+. Materials, snacks and drinks are included with registration. Cost is $35 for up to 4 participants, $5 per person for additional participants. Maximum of 6…

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration required. Sign up today! Prepare for an evening of brain-teasing fun and quality family time at Family Trivia Night. This event is designed for all ages and promises a lively and entertaining evening where your family’s knowledge will be put to the test. Exciting prizes and awards will be up for grabs, including special recognition for the most spirited team,…


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Recycling 101: Learn the Basics

Thursday, April 18, 2024
5:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, April 18, 2024 5:30 pm Thursday, April 18, 2024 5:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Recycling 101: Learn the Basics Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative ‘recycling done right’ workshop. Recycling 101 is a fun tip-sharing, recycling-friendly class open to the community. Learn the basics about what to recycle curbside and where items go after being picked up. Get the latest tips about our regional garbage and recycling system. Sign up for this free RecycleU class today! These classes are offered through a partnership with Vancouver Solid Waste, Clark County Green Neighbors and Waste Connections.

Vancouver City Hall
415 W 6th St
Vancouver , WA 98660

Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative ‘recycling done right’ workshop. Recycling 101 is a fun tip-sharing, recycling-friendly class open to the community. Learn the basics about what to recycle curbside and where items go after being picked up. Get the latest tips about our regional garbage and recycling system. Sign up for this…


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Open House: Westside Multimodal Safety and Complete Street Projects

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, April 17, 2024 5:30 pm Wednesday, April 17, 2024 5:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Open House: Westside Multimodal Safety and Complete Street Projects Westside and Central West neighborhoods, join us at Discovery Middle School to learn about some street safety and mobility projects happening near you! Please drop by to share feedback on Upper Main Street draft project improvements and tell us about your experience using the St. Johns-St. James corridor. Getting to Discovery Middle School C-TRAN Catch the #71 southbound, and hop off at the Main and 40th St stop. Cross Main Street and continue east about 1/4 mile along 40th Street. Catch the #71 or #31 northbound, and hop off at the Main and 40th St stop. Cross Main Street and continue…

Discovery Middle School
800 E 40th St
Vancouver , WA 98663

Westside and Central West neighborhoods, join us at Discovery Middle School to learn about some street safety and mobility projects happening near you! Please drop by to share feedback on Upper Main Street draft project improvements and tell us about your experience using the St. Johns-St. James corridor. Getting to Discovery Middle School C-TRAN Catch the #71 southbound, and hop off…


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Beach Cleanup at Marine Park

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:30 am Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Beach Cleanup at Marine Park Join Vancouver’s Water Center and volunteer to pick up litter from the beaches around Marine Park and prevent litter from entering the Columbia River. All tools will be provided. Expect to walk 1.5 miles on uneven terrain, sandy and muddy beach areas. Please sign up as registration is required and space is limited. All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present. If this event becomes full since space is limited and you see that registrations are no longer being accepted, please use the contact email below…

Marine Park
4501 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Join Vancouver’s Water Center and volunteer to pick up litter from the beaches around Marine Park and prevent litter from entering the Columbia River. All tools will be provided. Expect to walk 1.5 miles on uneven terrain, sandy and muddy beach areas. Please sign up as registration is required and space is limited. All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must…


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Naturespaces Planting at Homestead Park

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1:00 pm Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Naturespaces Planting at Homestead Park Registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver and the City AmeriCorps team for a native planting event. Let’s add a little color and more native biodiversity to the landscape bed and add some mulch. The City’s Naturespaces program was created with a mission to restore native ecosystem on publicly owned land for human and wildlife benefit. Other benefits of this work are to improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, aid in stormwater management, attract pollinators, and boost resiliency to climate change. This will be a 2-hour event. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will…

Homestead Park
1911 SE 159th Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver and the City AmeriCorps team for a native planting event. Let’s add a little color and more native biodiversity to the landscape bed and add some mulch. The City’s Naturespaces program was created with a mission to restore native ecosystem on publicly owned land for human…


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Litter Pickup Event: Old Apple Tree Park

Saturday, April 13, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, April 13, 2024 1:00 pm Saturday, April 13, 2024 1:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Litter Pickup Event: Old Apple Tree Park Join us in celebrating Earth Month with a litter pickup! We’ll be at the Old Apple Tree Park picking up litter to help keep our community safe and clean for all to enjoy. Sign up today. Learn more about the City’s Litter Stewards Program and connect with us for additional questions, litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us.

Old Apple Tree Park
112 Vancouver , WA 98660

Join us in celebrating Earth Month with a litter pickup! We’ll be at the Old Apple Tree Park picking up litter to help keep our community safe and clean for all to enjoy. Sign up today. Learn more about the City’s Litter Stewards Program and connect with us for additional questions, litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us.


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Meadowscaping Spring Cleanup at the Water Center

Saturday, April 13, 2024
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:30 am Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Meadowscaping Spring Cleanup at the Water Center Registration is required. Sign up today! Join Vancouver Bee Project and Water Center staff in caring for our newly planted meadow. Grass was removed and wildflower seed sowed last fall. Spring is the time to assess the project and clean out any unwanted plant species from the meadow. We will also have projects for volunteers to help keep our Backyard Habitat Certified gardens in tip-top shape. Volunteer activities may include weeding, mulching, trimming and raking pathways. All necessary tools will be provided. All ages welcome.  Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join Vancouver Bee Project and Water Center staff in caring for our newly planted meadow. Grass was removed and wildflower seed sowed last fall. Spring is the time to assess the project and clean out any unwanted plant species from the meadow. We will also have projects for volunteers to help keep our Backyard…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, April 13, 2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:00 am Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is not wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent…

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring…


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Central-North Tree Planting

Saturday, April 13, 2024
8:45 am - 1:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:45 am Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:45 am America/Los_Angeles Central-North Tree Planting Vancouver Urban Forestry and partners Friends of Trees are looking for volunteers to plant over 80 trees as part of this central-north tree planting event. Adults, kids, family, friends, coworkers – all community members are welcome to help take action against climate change and make a difference in Vancouver neighborhoods. Join the fun and make a big impact in a few short hours. Gloves, tools and guidance will be provided, as well as breakfast snacks and hot drinks. RSVP: Save your place by selecting this event on the event calendar, and fill out the quick registration form. Tree planting groups and individuals needed.…

Bagley Community Park
4607 Plomondon St
Vancouver , WA 98661

Vancouver Urban Forestry and partners Friends of Trees are looking for volunteers to plant over 80 trees as part of this central-north tree planting event. Adults, kids, family, friends, coworkers – all community members are welcome to help take action against climate change and make a difference in Vancouver neighborhoods. Join the fun and make a big impact in a…


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Litter Pickup Event: Kevanna Park

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:00 am Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Litter Pickup Event: Kevanna Park Picking up litter in public spaces helps keep the Vancouver community safe and clean for all to enjoy. Volunteer to help pick up litter in honor of Arbor Day! Sign up today. Learn more about the City’s Litter Stewards Program and connect with us for additional questions, litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us.

Kevanna Park
10500 NE 47th St
Vancouver , WA 98682

Picking up litter in public spaces helps keep the Vancouver community safe and clean for all to enjoy. Volunteer to help pick up litter in honor of Arbor Day! Sign up today. Learn more about the City’s Litter Stewards Program and connect with us for additional questions, litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us.


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Naturespaces Planting at Shumway Park

Saturday, April 6, 2024
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, April 6, 2024 9:00 am Saturday, April 6, 2024 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Naturespaces Planting at Shumway Park Registration is required and space is limited. Registration is full as of March 30. Please check our Volunteer Calendar for other opportunities. Join the City of Vancouver and the City AmeriCorps team for a native planting event. Let’s add a little color and more native biodiversity to the landscape bed and add some mulch. The City’s Naturespaces program was created with a mission to restore native ecosystem on publicly owned land for human and wildlife benefit. Other benefits of this work are to improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, aid in stormwater management, attract pollinators, and boost resiliency to climate change.…

Shumway Park
3014 F St
Vancouver , WA 98663

Registration is required and space is limited. Registration is full as of March 30. Please check our Volunteer Calendar for other opportunities. Join the City of Vancouver and the City AmeriCorps team for a native planting event. Let’s add a little color and more native biodiversity to the landscape bed and add some mulch. The City’s Naturespaces program was created…


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Ivy Removal at Marine Park

Friday, April 5, 2024
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, April 5, 2024 9:30 am Friday, April 5, 2024 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Marine Park This Spring Break, serve your community by removing invasive ivy from Marine Park! Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. All tools will be provided. Please sign up as registration is required and space is limited. All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present. If this event becomes full since space is limited and you see that registrations are no longer being accepted, please use the contact email below to…

Marine Park
4501 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

This Spring Break, serve your community by removing invasive ivy from Marine Park! Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. All tools will be provided. Please sign up as registration is required and space is limited. All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must bring…


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Family Pickleball Night

Thursday, April 4, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:55 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, April 4, 2024 6:00 pm Thursday, April 4, 2024 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Family Pickleball Night Registration required. Sign up today! Bring your family, call your friends, and come play pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the nation! This all-ages event is an opportunity to spend time with your family and friends in a non-competitive environment and practice the sport of Pickleball. Participants will register individually and by court (1-6). Please coordinate with fellow friends and family members to make sure your party signs up for the same court. Only 4 players may play on a court at a time. If your party has 5-6 players that share a court, registration must be done over the phone…

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration required. Sign up today! Bring your family, call your friends, and come play pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the nation! This all-ages event is an opportunity to spend time with your family and friends in a non-competitive environment and practice the sport of Pickleball. Participants will register individually and by court (1-6). Please coordinate with fellow friends and family…


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Kids Day Out

Thursday, April 4, 2024
12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, April 4, 2024 12:30 pm Thursday, April 4, 2024 12:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Kids Day Out Registration is required. Sign up today! Kids ages 6-10 are invited to connect with friends over spring break during a fun afternoon of activities, games, sports and crafts. Kids Day Out is led by Vancouver’s recreation program and a staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 will be maintained at all times. Kids Day Out is $43 for city residents and $50 for non-residents. Space is limited and registration is required.

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration is required. Sign up today! Kids ages 6-10 are invited to connect with friends over spring break during a fun afternoon of activities, games, sports and crafts. Kids Day Out is led by Vancouver’s recreation program and a staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 will be maintained at all times. Kids Day Out is $43 for city residents and $50 for…


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Marrion Tree Planting

Thursday, April 4, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, April 4, 2024 10:00 am Thursday, April 4, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Marrion Tree Planting Join Vancouver Urban Forestry to plant 26 new trees at Marrion Elementary School Park. Adults, kids, family, friends, coworkers – all community members are welcome to help take action against climate change and make a difference in Vancouver neighborhoods. Join the fun and make a big impact in two short hours. Dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Gloves, tools and guidance will be provided, as well as light refreshments. RSVP Required: Fill out the quick registration form. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Tree planting groups and individuals needed.

Board Room
9801 NE 14th St
Vancouver , WA 98664

Join Vancouver Urban Forestry to plant 26 new trees at Marrion Elementary School Park. Adults, kids, family, friends, coworkers – all community members are welcome to help take action against climate change and make a difference in Vancouver neighborhoods. Join the fun and make a big impact in two short hours. Dress for the weather and wear long pants and…


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Conscious Consumption: Cooking with Leftovers

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, April 3, 2024 6:00 pm Wednesday, April 3, 2024 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Conscious Consumption: Cooking with Leftovers Learn how to save money and prevent food waste by cooking with your leftovers! Our partners at the Washington State University Clark County Extension SNAP-Ed program will teach this workshop and provide a cooking demonstration. Get tips to make a positive impact on the environment through mindful purchasing, storing and cooking. This event is presented by City of Vancouver, Clark County Green Neighbors and Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries.  

Cascade Park Community Library
600 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Learn how to save money and prevent food waste by cooking with your leftovers! Our partners at the Washington State University Clark County Extension SNAP-Ed program will teach this workshop and provide a cooking demonstration. Get tips to make a positive impact on the environment through mindful purchasing, storing and cooking. This event is presented by City of Vancouver, Clark…


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Grand Bingo Extravaganza

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, April 3, 2024 1:30 pm Wednesday, April 3, 2024 1:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Grand Bingo Extravaganza Registration required. Sign up today! Grandparents and grandchildren are invited to an afternoon of friendly competition and lively entertainment at an exciting bingo event that spans the generations. Win fantastic prizes while you create memories that will bring smiles to your faces for years to come. The bingo games are designed to welcome participants of all ages and create a level playing field for everyone. Materials, snacks and drinks are included with registration. Cost is $20 for 2 participants, $5 per person for additional participants.

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration required. Sign up today! Grandparents and grandchildren are invited to an afternoon of friendly competition and lively entertainment at an exciting bingo event that spans the generations. Win fantastic prizes while you create memories that will bring smiles to your faces for years to come. The bingo games are designed to welcome participants of all ages and create a…


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Spring Beak Nature Walk

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:30 am Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Spring Beak Nature Walk During spring break, come to the Water Center in search of spring beaks! The birds are becoming active as days get longer. Songs echo through the wetlands, nests are being built, and baby bird season is just around the corner. Take a leisurely spring break walk in search of all the birds that call this water ecosystem home. Binoculars will be on hand for participants to borrow. Please sign up as registration is required and space is limited. This walk is suitable for individuals and families with youth ages 6 and older. All minors should be accompanied by an adult.…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

During spring break, come to the Water Center in search of spring beaks! The birds are becoming active as days get longer. Songs echo through the wetlands, nests are being built, and baby bird season is just around the corner. Take a leisurely spring break walk in search of all the birds that call this water ecosystem home. Binoculars will…


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Volunteer at Campus Community Garden

Saturday, March 30, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, March 30, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, March 30, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Volunteer at Campus Community Garden Advanced registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department to clean up Campus Community Garden in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. We will be removing litter, mulching the perimeters and pulling some invasive plants and weeds to get ready for the 2024 garden season. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Many of the volunteer activities require bending, stooping,…

Campus Community Garden
NE Campus Dr
Vancouver , WA 98661

Advanced registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department to clean up Campus Community Garden in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. We will be removing litter, mulching the perimeters and pulling some invasive plants and weeds to get ready for the 2024 garden season. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will…


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Beach Cleanup at Marine Park

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:30 am Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Beach Cleanup at Marine Park Registration is required. Sign up today! Help pick up litter from the beaches around Marine Park and prevent litter from entering the Columbia River. All tools will be provided. Expect to walk 1.5 miles on uneven terrain, sandy and muddy beach areas. All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present.

Marine Park
4501 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Registration is required. Sign up today! Help pick up litter from the beaches around Marine Park and prevent litter from entering the Columbia River. All tools will be provided. Expect to walk 1.5 miles on uneven terrain, sandy and muddy beach areas. All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have…


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Conscious Consumption: Recycling 201 & Organics 101

Saturday, March 23, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, March 23, 2024 2:00 pm Saturday, March 23, 2024 2:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Conscious Consumption: Recycling 201 & Organics 101 Join us to explore the world of recycling beyond the curbside bin! In this session, you’ll learn how to identify and safely dispose of hazardous household waste.  Discover a wide range of recycling and reuse options available for items such as plastic bags, appliances, and bulky items. Have questions about recycling specific items? Don’t miss this opportunity to get your answers! Join our partners from the City of Vancouver, Waste Connections of Washington and Clark County Green Neighbors at the Cascade Park Library 2 to 3:30 pm Saturday, March 23. This event is presented by City of Vancouver, Waste Connections, Clark County…

Cascade Park Community Library
600 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Join us to explore the world of recycling beyond the curbside bin! In this session, you’ll learn how to identify and safely dispose of hazardous household waste.  Discover a wide range of recycling and reuse options available for items such as plastic bags, appliances, and bulky items. Have questions about recycling specific items? Don’t miss this opportunity to get your…


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Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen

Saturday, March 23, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, March 23, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, March 23, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants and spreading mulch. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning…

LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park
13200 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive
Vancouver , WA 98684

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants and spreading mulch. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, March 23, 2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, March 23, 2024 9:00 am Saturday, March 23, 2024 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is not wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent…

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring…


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World Water Day BioBlitz

Saturday, March 23, 2024
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, March 23, 2024 9:00 am Saturday, March 23, 2024 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles World Water Day BioBlitz Every year, World Water Day is celebrated around the globe to highlight the importance of freshwater for humans and our vital ecosystems. Join us this year in a BioBlitz at Vancouver’s Water Center to explore the freshwater ecosystems around the education center and collect data about the living creatures inhabiting our area. A BioBlitz event gathers community members in a specific place to take a snapshot of the ecological biodiversity. Small, guided nature walks will happen throughout the morning. Walks will focus on finding plants, animals, birds, insects, mushrooms, amphibians and more. Use iNaturalist to catalog all the living things…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Every year, World Water Day is celebrated around the globe to highlight the importance of freshwater for humans and our vital ecosystems. Join us this year in a BioBlitz at Vancouver’s Water Center to explore the freshwater ecosystems around the education center and collect data about the living creatures inhabiting our area. A BioBlitz event gathers community members in a…


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Northeast Tree Planting

Saturday, March 23, 2024
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, March 23, 2024 8:30 am Saturday, March 23, 2024 8:30 am America/Los_Angeles Northeast Tree Planting Vancouver Urban Forestry and partners Friends of Trees are looking for volunteers to plant over 80 trees as part of the northeast tree planting event. Adults, kids, family, friends, coworkers – all community members are welcome to help take action against climate change and make a difference in Vancouver neighborhoods. Join the fun and make a big impact in a few short hours. Gloves, tools and guidance will be provided, as well as breakfast snacks and hot drinks. RSVP: Save your place by selecting this event on the event calendar, and fill out the quick registration form. Tree planting groups and individuals needed.…

LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park
NE 9th St
Vancouver , WA 98684

Vancouver Urban Forestry and partners Friends of Trees are looking for volunteers to plant over 80 trees as part of the northeast tree planting event. Adults, kids, family, friends, coworkers – all community members are welcome to help take action against climate change and make a difference in Vancouver neighborhoods. Join the fun and make a big impact in a…


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Kids Night Out: Fort-Building and Movie

Friday, March 22, 2024
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration is required. Sign up today! Kids ages 6-10 are invited to connect with friends in a fun and creative way with Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Kids Night Out! Join us for a fun evening of building forts and watching “Onward” (PG). Kids Night Out is led by Vancouver’s recreation program and a staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 will…


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Litter Stewards Training

Thursday, March 21, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:00 pm Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Litter Stewards Training Become a Litter Steward Volunteer! Picking up litter in public spaces helps keep the Vancouver community safe and clean for all to enjoy. This training is your first step in becoming an ongoing Litter Steward Volunteer. Consider signing up today. Learn more about the City’s Litter Stewards Program and connect with us for additional questions, litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us.

Marine Park Engineering Services Building
4500 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Become a Litter Steward Volunteer! Picking up litter in public spaces helps keep the Vancouver community safe and clean for all to enjoy. This training is your first step in becoming an ongoing Litter Steward Volunteer. Consider signing up today. Learn more about the City’s Litter Stewards Program and connect with us for additional questions, litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us.


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Litter Pickup Event: Sam Brown Park

Thursday, March 21, 2024
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, March 21, 2024 1:30 pm Thursday, March 21, 2024 1:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Litter Pickup Event: Sam Brown Park Picking up litter in public spaces helps keep the Vancouver community safe and clean for all to enjoy. Volunteer to help pick up litter in Sam Brown Park. Sign up today! Learn more about the City’s Litter Stewards Program and connect with us for additional questions, litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us.

Sam Brown Park
5722 Montana Ln
Vancouver , WA 98661

Picking up litter in public spaces helps keep the Vancouver community safe and clean for all to enjoy. Volunteer to help pick up litter in Sam Brown Park. Sign up today! Learn more about the City’s Litter Stewards Program and connect with us for additional questions, litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us.


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State of the City

Monday, March 18, 2024
5:30 pm
Add to Calendar Monday, March 18, 2024 5:30 pm Monday, March 18, 2024 5:30 pm America/Los_Angeles State of the City We’ve received nearly 250 RSVPs for this event and are no longer accepting new registrations. Tune in to watch live on www.cvtv.org or the City’s Facebook. Join Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and the Vancouver City Council for the 2024 State of the City and Council Community Forum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Speech begins at 6 p.m. Forum begins at approximately 6:40 p.m. For assistance with registration or to RSVP by phone, please contact: Tracie Ramirez at tracie.ramirez@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8712. Accessibility and Interpretation Live American Sign Language and Russian (Русский) interpretation will be provided. If you require any additional accessibility…

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

We’ve received nearly 250 RSVPs for this event and are no longer accepting new registrations. Tune in to watch live on www.cvtv.org or the City’s Facebook. Join Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and the Vancouver City Council for the 2024 State of the City and Council Community Forum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Speech begins at 6 p.m. Forum begins at…


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Conscious Consumption: Recycling 101 & Organics 101 

Saturday, March 16, 2024
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, March 16, 2024 10:30 am Saturday, March 16, 2024 10:30 am America/Los_Angeles Conscious Consumption: Recycling 101 & Organics 101  Do you often find yourself unsure about what items can be recycled? Here’s your chance to get all your recycling questions answered! During this workshop, you will learn valuable tips on what can be recycled in your curbside bin and gain insights into the recycling process. Discover what happens to items after they are picked up and understand the importance of proper recycling practices. This session will also highlight how City of Vancouver residents can utilize the Organics cart to compost food waste. We will discuss the benefit of keeping food scraps out of the garbage, tips for sorting waste…

Cascade Park Community Library
600 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Do you often find yourself unsure about what items can be recycled? Here’s your chance to get all your recycling questions answered! During this workshop, you will learn valuable tips on what can be recycled in your curbside bin and gain insights into the recycling process. Discover what happens to items after they are picked up and understand the importance…


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Ivy Removal at Marine Park

Friday, March 15, 2024
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, March 15, 2024 9:30 am Friday, March 15, 2024 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Marine Park Registration is required. Sign up today! Join Water Center staff in removing ivy from Marine Park. Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. All tools will be provided. All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present.

Marine Park
4501 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join Water Center staff in removing ivy from Marine Park. Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. All tools will be provided. All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13…


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All Ages Bingo

Thursday, March 14, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, March 14, 2024 6:00 pm Thursday, March 14, 2024 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles All Ages Bingo Registration required. Sign up today! Gather your friends and family for an evening of friendly competition and lively entertainment. It’s all about the thrill of the game, the possibility of winning fantastic prizes, and creating memories that will bring smiles to your faces. Our bingo games are designed to engage participants of all ages, making it a level playing field for everyone. Materials, snacks and drinks are included with registration. Cost is $10 for residents and $12 for non-residents.

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration required. Sign up today! Gather your friends and family for an evening of friendly competition and lively entertainment. It’s all about the thrill of the game, the possibility of winning fantastic prizes, and creating memories that will bring smiles to your faces. Our bingo games are designed to engage participants of all ages, making it a level playing field…


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Conscious Consumption: Saturday Fun Day

Saturday, March 9, 2024
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, March 9, 2024 3:00 pm Saturday, March 9, 2024 3:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Conscious Consumption: Saturday Fun Day Join us at the Cascade Park Library for fun and educational kid’s activities and exploration session focused on conscious consumption! In this session, children will have the opportunity to participate in a decomposer bingo game and recycling relay stations. They will get up close and personal with invertebrates like red worms, spiders, and centipedes, learning about their role in breaking down organic material and composting food waste. This event is presented in partnership with Clark County Green Schools, Clark County Green Neighbors, City of Vancouver, Waste Connections and Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries.

Cascade Park Community Library
600 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Join us at the Cascade Park Library for fun and educational kid’s activities and exploration session focused on conscious consumption! In this session, children will have the opportunity to participate in a decomposer bingo game and recycling relay stations. They will get up close and personal with invertebrates like red worms, spiders, and centipedes, learning about their role in breaking…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, March 9, 2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, March 9, 2024 9:00 am Saturday, March 9, 2024 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. (Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to…

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long…


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Litter Pickup Event: Centerpointe Park

Friday, March 8, 2024
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, March 8, 2024 11:00 am Friday, March 8, 2024 11:00 am America/Los_Angeles Litter Pickup Event: Centerpointe Park Picking up litter in public spaces helps keep the Vancouver community safe and clean for all to enjoy. Volunteer to help pick up litter in Centerpointe Park on Friday, Mar. 8. Sign up today! Learn more about the City’s Litter Stewards Program and connect with us for additional questions, litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us.

Centerpointe Park
8200 NE Pierce Dr
Vancouver , WA 98662

Picking up litter in public spaces helps keep the Vancouver community safe and clean for all to enjoy. Volunteer to help pick up litter in Centerpointe Park on Friday, Mar. 8. Sign up today! Learn more about the City’s Litter Stewards Program and connect with us for additional questions, litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us.


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Community Tree Planting Event, Southeast Vancouver

Saturday, March 2, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, March 2, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, March 2, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Community Tree Planting Event, Southeast Vancouver Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry program and community volunteers for a morning of planting trees at a stormwater facility in SE Vancouver. No experience necessary; leadership, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email trees@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up…

SE Evergreen Hwy Stormwater Facility
11400 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver , WA 98664

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry program and community volunteers for a morning of planting trees at a stormwater facility in SE Vancouver. No experience necessary; leadership, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the…


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Adopt-A-Park Event at Wintler Park

Saturday, March 2, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, March 2, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, March 2, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Adopt-A-Park Event at Wintler Park Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers for our first Adopt-A-Park event at Wintler Park. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants from the trees as well as cleaning up litter from the beach. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. We will meet near the restrooms and parking lot. Youth under 18…

Wintler Park
Vancouver , WA 98661

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers for our first Adopt-A-Park event at Wintler Park. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants from the trees as well as cleaning up litter from the beach. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity…


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Tree Pruning Workshop

Thursday, February 29, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, February 29, 2024 10:00 am Thursday, February 29, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Tree Pruning Workshop Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. Please view other urban forestry programs and opportunities to volunteer with Urban Forestry. To be added to the waitlist, please email trees@cityofvancouver.us. Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry program staff to learn proper pruning techniques, focusing on structure and clearance. Practice pruning techniques including reduction and removal cuts, identifying the branch collar, and using the 3-cut method. This is an outdoor, hands-on workshop, volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. No experience necessary; training, gloves, tools, and light snacks will be provided. Feel free…

Brickyard Park
3120 Lincoln Ave
Vancouver , WA 98660

Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. Please view other urban forestry programs and opportunities to volunteer with Urban Forestry. To be added to the waitlist, please email trees@cityofvancouver.us. Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry program staff to learn proper pruning techniques, focusing on structure and clearance. Practice pruning techniques including reduction and removal cuts, identifying the…


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Recycling 201 Class: Beyond the Curb

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
5:30 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:30 pm Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Recycling 201 Class: Beyond the Curb This workshop covers a variety of recycling opportunities beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Discover recycling and reuse options available locally for plastic bags, appliances, bulky items and more! Learn how to identify Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and then how to safely dispose of this material in Clark County. Register today! Please note that prior attendance in Recycling 101 is required for this class. These classes are offered through a partnership with Vancouver Solid Waste, Clark County Green Neighbors and Waste Connections.

Bridgeview Resource Center
505 Vancouver , WA 98661

This workshop covers a variety of recycling opportunities beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Discover recycling and reuse options available locally for plastic bags, appliances, bulky items and more! Learn how to identify Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and then how to safely dispose of this material in Clark County. Register today! Please note that prior attendance in Recycling 101 is…


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Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen

Saturday, February 24, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, February 24, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, February 24, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. We will meet at the entrance to the park near the restrooms and parking lot. Youth…

LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park
13200 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive
Vancouver , WA 98684

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great…


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Animal Tracking Basics: Life along the water’s edge

Saturday, February 24, 2024
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, February 24, 2024 9:30 am Saturday, February 24, 2024 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Animal Tracking Basics: Life along the water’s edge Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. Please view other nature programs and opportunities to volunteer at Vancouver’s Water Center. To be added to the waitlist, please email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us Registration is required. Vancouver’s Water Center wetlands are home to many Columbia River animals. Learn how to interpret the clues left behind by learning foot morphology and gaits of our common wildlife residents. Class will be held outside, rain or shine. This class is great for beginners who want to grow their pattern recognition and animal tracking skills. This class is suitable for adults and youth ages 10 and…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. Please view other nature programs and opportunities to volunteer at Vancouver’s Water Center. To be added to the waitlist, please email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us Registration is required. Vancouver’s Water Center wetlands are home to many Columbia River animals. Learn how to interpret the clues left behind by learning foot morphology and gaits of…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, February 24, 2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, February 24, 2024 9:00 am Saturday, February 24, 2024 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. (Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to…

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long…


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Westside Tree Planting

Saturday, February 24, 2024
8:45 am - 1:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, February 24, 2024 8:45 am Saturday, February 24, 2024 8:45 am America/Los_Angeles Westside Tree Planting Vancouver Urban Forestry and partners Friends of Trees are looking for volunteers to plant over 150 trees as part of the annual westside tree planting event. Help find these large-stock trees (6-10′ tall) their forever home! Adults, kids, family, friends, coworkers – all community members are welcome to help take action against climate change and make a difference in Vancouver neighborhoods. Join the fun and make a big impact in a few short hours. Gloves, tools and guidance will be provided, as well as breakfast snacks and hot drinks. RSVP: Save your place by selecting this event on the event calendar,…

Vancouver First United Methodist Church
401 E 33rd St
Vancouver , WA 98663

Vancouver Urban Forestry and partners Friends of Trees are looking for volunteers to plant over 150 trees as part of the annual westside tree planting event. Help find these large-stock trees (6-10′ tall) their forever home! Adults, kids, family, friends, coworkers – all community members are welcome to help take action against climate change and make a difference in Vancouver…


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Kids Night Out: Challenge Night

Friday, February 23, 2024
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration is required. Sign up today! Kids ages 6-10 are invited to connect with friends in a fun and creative way with Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Kids Night Out! Join us for a fun evening of challenge-themed activities, games, sports, and crafts. Kids Night Out is led by Vancouver’s recreation program and a staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 will…


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Beach Cleanup at Marine Park

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:00 am Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Beach Cleanup at Marine Park Registration is required. Sign up today! Volunteer to pick up litter from the beaches around Marine Park and prevent litter from entering the Columbia River. All tools will be provided. Expect to walk 1.5 miles on uneven terrain, sandy and muddy beach areas. All ages welcome.  Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present.

Marine Park
4501 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Registration is required. Sign up today! Volunteer to pick up litter from the beaches around Marine Park and prevent litter from entering the Columbia River. All tools will be provided. Expect to walk 1.5 miles on uneven terrain, sandy and muddy beach areas. All ages welcome.  Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have…


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Planting at Sam Brown Park

Saturday, February 17, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, February 17, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, February 17, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Planting at Sam Brown Park This event has reached maximum capacity and registration is now closed. Please check our Volunteer Calendar for other opportunities to join us. Join the City of Vancouver’s AmeriCorps members and community partners for a morning of planting at Sam Brown Park’s urban natural area. This event is a follow-up from the postponed MLK Day of Service. We will be planting trees and hundreds of native plants and we will have plants for volunteers to take home. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities…

Sam Brown Park
5722 Montana Ln
Vancouver , WA 98661

This event has reached maximum capacity and registration is now closed. Please check our Volunteer Calendar for other opportunities to join us. Join the City of Vancouver’s AmeriCorps members and community partners for a morning of planting at Sam Brown Park’s urban natural area. This event is a follow-up from the postponed MLK Day of Service. We will be planting…


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Family Trivia Night

Thursday, February 15, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, February 15, 2024 6:00 pm Thursday, February 15, 2024 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Family Trivia Night Registration required. Sign up today! Prepare for an evening of brain-teasing fun and quality family time at Family Trivia Night. This event is designed for all ages and promises a lively and entertaining evening where your family’s knowledge will be put to the test. Exciting prizes and awards will be up for grabs, including special recognition for the most spirited team, best teamwork and top trivia champions. All groups must be accompanied by a person 18+. Materials, snacks and drinks are included with registration. Cost is $35 for up to 4 participants, $5 per person for additional participants. Maximum of 6…

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration required. Sign up today! Prepare for an evening of brain-teasing fun and quality family time at Family Trivia Night. This event is designed for all ages and promises a lively and entertaining evening where your family’s knowledge will be put to the test. Exciting prizes and awards will be up for grabs, including special recognition for the most spirited team,…


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VPD Neighbors on Watch Open House

Thursday, February 15, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, February 15, 2024 5:30 pm Thursday, February 15, 2024 5:30 pm America/Los_Angeles VPD Neighbors on Watch Open House The Vancouver Police Department invites the community to attend an open house to learn more about our Neighbors on Watch (NOW) volunteer program. VPD is currently accepting applications for our upcoming Neighbors on Watch Academy which runs April 11 – May 9. NOW volunteers participate in highly visible and non-confrontational patrols throughout the city and have also assisted with assignments including recovery of stolen vehicles, inter-office mail delivery, training unit role players, responding to callouts to help locate missing people and evidence, and much more. Visit cityofvancouver.us/policevolunteers to learn more and fill out our volunteer interest form. All applications are…

Vancouver Police Department West Precinct Community Room 
2800 NE Stapleton Rd
Vancouver , WA 98661

The Vancouver Police Department invites the community to attend an open house to learn more about our Neighbors on Watch (NOW) volunteer program. VPD is currently accepting applications for our upcoming Neighbors on Watch Academy which runs April 11 – May 9. NOW volunteers participate in highly visible and non-confrontational patrols throughout the city and have also assisted with assignments…


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Recycling 101: Recycling Done Right – Learn the Basics

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
5:30 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, February 13, 2024 5:30 pm Tuesday, February 13, 2024 5:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Recycling 101: Recycling Done Right – Learn the Basics Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative Recycling 101 class. Recycling 101 is a fun tip-sharing, recycling-friendly class open to the community. Register today! Learn the basics about what to recycle curbside and where items go after being picked up. Get the latest tips about our regional garbage and recycling system. These classes are offered through a partnership with Vancouver Solid Waste, Clark County Green Neighbors and Waste Connections.

Bridgeview Resource Center
505 Vancouver , WA 98661

Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative Recycling 101 class. Recycling 101 is a fun tip-sharing, recycling-friendly class open to the community. Register today! Learn the basics about what to recycle curbside and where items go after being picked up. Get the latest tips about our regional garbage and recycling system. These classes are…


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Family Valentine’s Ball – Saturday

Saturday, February 10, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, February 10, 2024 6:00 pm Saturday, February 10, 2024 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Family Valentine’s Ball – Saturday Treat your child to a memorable evening of music and dancing at the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum. This is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the love of their birth, adopted or chosen family in a fun, welcoming environment. The Family Valentine’s Ball is offered on two dates to accommodate more guests, the two events provide the same experience to attendees. Registration is now closed, and tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Volunteer Volunteer opportunities are available. Complete the registration form to sign up. Family Valentine’s Day Ball – Volunteer Shift Descriptions (PDF). Thank you NW Natural,…

Pearson Air Museum
1115 E 5th St
Vancouver , WA 98661

Treat your child to a memorable evening of music and dancing at the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum. This is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the love of their birth, adopted or chosen family in a fun, welcoming environment. The Family Valentine’s Ball is offered on two dates to accommodate more guests, the two events provide the same…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, February 10, 2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, February 10, 2024 9:00 am Saturday, February 10, 2024 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. (Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to…

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long…


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Family Valentine’s Ball – Friday

Friday, February 9, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, February 9, 2024 6:00 pm Friday, February 9, 2024 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Family Valentine’s Ball – Friday Treat your child to a memorable evening of music and dancing at the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum. This is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the love of their birth, adopted or chosen family in a fun, welcoming environment. The Family Valentine’s Ball is offered on two dates to accommodate more guests, the two events provide the same experience to attendees. Registration is now closed, and tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Volunteer Volunteer opportunities are available. Complete the registration form to sign up. Family Valentine’s Day Ball – Volunteer Shift Descriptions (PDF). Thank…

Pearson Air Museum
1115 E 5th St
Vancouver , WA 98661

Treat your child to a memorable evening of music and dancing at the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum. This is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the love of their birth, adopted or chosen family in a fun, welcoming environment. The Family Valentine’s Ball is offered on two dates to accommodate more guests, the two events provide the same…


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Water Center Garden Cleanup

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:00 am Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Water Center Garden Cleanup Registration is required. Sign up today! Join Water Center staff outdoors to help keep our Backyard Habitat Certified gardens in tip-top shape. Volunteer activities may include weeding, mulching, trimming and raking pathways. All necessary tools will be provided. Please bring your own garden gloves if you have them. All ages are welcome. For youth under 18, please fill out and bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present.

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join Water Center staff outdoors to help keep our Backyard Habitat Certified gardens in tip-top shape. Volunteer activities may include weeding, mulching, trimming and raking pathways. All necessary tools will be provided. Please bring your own garden gloves if you have them. All ages are welcome. For youth under 18, please fill out and bring…


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Adopt-A-Park Event at John Ball

Saturday, February 3, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, February 3, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, February 3, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Adopt-A-Park Event at John Ball Advanced registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Adopt-A-Park volunteers to beautify John Ball Park. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Many of the volunteer activities require bending, stooping, kneeling to the ground and lifting over 10 pounds. Please reach out to Volunteer Programs staff if you would like to request an accommodation in order…

Board Room
Vancouver , WA 98660

Advanced registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Adopt-A-Park volunteers to beautify John Ball Park. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome. Volunteers should dress for the weather and…


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Community Tree Planting Event

Saturday, February 3, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, February 3, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, February 3, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Community Tree Planting Event Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry program and community volunteers for a morning of planting trees. No experience necessary; leadership, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. (Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email trees@cityofvancouver.us to let us know…

School for the Blind
2214 E 13th St
Vancouver , WA 98661

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry program and community volunteers for a morning of planting trees. No experience necessary; leadership, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe…


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Winter Birds of the Wetlands

Saturday, February 3, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, February 3, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, February 3, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Winter Birds of the Wetlands Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. To be added to the waitlist, please email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us. Join us in celebrating World Wetlands Day with a slow stroll around Vancouver’s Water Center, the wetlands and the Columbia River. World Wetlands Day raises awareness about the importance of wetland ecosystems and celebrates all the life they support. The 50 acres of wetlands adjacent to the Water Center provide critical habitat for numerous birds, and barren winter trees provide excellent viewing conditions. Expect to walk 1.5 miles on uneven terrain, sandy and muddy surfaces. Binoculars will be available to borrow. Suitable…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. To be added to the waitlist, please email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us. Join us in celebrating World Wetlands Day with a slow stroll around Vancouver’s Water Center, the wetlands and the Columbia River. World Wetlands Day raises awareness about the importance of wetland ecosystems and celebrates all the life they support. The 50 acres…


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Community and Neighborhood Grants Application Workshop

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, January 31, 2024 6:00 pm Wednesday, January 31, 2024 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Community and Neighborhood Grants Application Workshop The City of Vancouver will distribute $200,000 in Community and Neighborhood Grants in 2024. Please join us for an optional online grant workshop to learn more about the program, including how to complete an application. The Community and Neighborhood Grants Program will support local non-profits, community-based organizations, neighborhood associations, clubs, parent-teacher groups and other informal groups/partnerships with creative ideas, projects and initiatives that: Build and strengthen community connections Encourage partnerships between groups Empower residents to take meaningful action in their community Register for the workshop. Contact: Office of Neighborhoods, neighborhoods@cityofvancouver.us

The City of Vancouver will distribute $200,000 in Community and Neighborhood Grants in 2024. Please join us for an optional online grant workshop to learn more about the program, including how to complete an application. The Community and Neighborhood Grants Program will support local non-profits, community-based organizations, neighborhood associations, clubs, parent-teacher groups and other informal groups/partnerships with creative ideas, projects…


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Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen

Saturday, January 27, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, January 27, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, January 27, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. We will meet at the entrance to the park near the restrooms and parking lot. Youth…

LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park
13200 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive
Vancouver , WA 98684

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great…


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Tree Pruning Workshop, Carter Park Neighborhood

Saturday, January 27, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, January 27, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, January 27, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Tree Pruning Workshop, Carter Park Neighborhood Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry program staff to learn proper pruning techniques, focusing on structure and clearance. Practice pruning techniques including reduction and removal cuts, identifying the branch collar, and using the 3-cut method. This is an outdoor, hands-on workshop, volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. No experience necessary; training, gloves, tools, and light snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your favorite pair of gloves or bypass hand pruners. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. If registration is already closed…

Carter Park
3300 Columbia St
Vancouver , WA 98660

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry program staff to learn proper pruning techniques, focusing on structure and clearance. Practice pruning techniques including reduction and removal cuts, identifying the branch collar, and using the 3-cut method. This is an outdoor, hands-on workshop, volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe…


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Ivy Pull at Marine Park

Saturday, January 27, 2024
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, January 27, 2024 9:30 am Saturday, January 27, 2024 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Pull at Marine Park Registration is required. Please sign up today. Join Water Center staff in removing ivy from Marine Park. Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. Gloves, tools and snacks will be provided. This event will occur, rain or shine. Dress for the weather; wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Ivy pulling will take place primarily off the main walkway. The terrain will be uneven and slightly sloped. All ages are welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an…

Marine Park
4501 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Registration is required. Please sign up today. Join Water Center staff in removing ivy from Marine Park. Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. Gloves, tools and snacks will be provided. This event will occur, rain or shine. Dress for the weather; wear long…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, January 27, 2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, January 27, 2024 9:00 am Saturday, January 27, 2024 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. (Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to…

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long…


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VPD Neighbors on Watch Open House

Thursday, January 25, 2024
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, January 25, 2024 1:30 pm Thursday, January 25, 2024 1:30 pm America/Los_Angeles VPD Neighbors on Watch Open House The Vancouver Police Department invites the community to attend an open house to learn more about our Neighbors on Watch (NOW) volunteer program! VPD is currently accepting applications for our upcoming Neighbors on Watch Academy which runs April 11 – May 9. NOW volunteers participate in highly visible and non-confrontational patrols throughout the city and have also assisted with assignments including recovery of stolen vehicles, inter-office mail delivery, training unit role players, responding to callouts to help locate missing people and evidence, and much more!  Visit cityofvancouver.us/policevolunteers to learn more and fill out our volunteer interest form. All applications are…

Vancouver Police Department West Precinct Community Room 
2800 NE Stapleton Rd
Vancouver , WA 98661

The Vancouver Police Department invites the community to attend an open house to learn more about our Neighbors on Watch (NOW) volunteer program! VPD is currently accepting applications for our upcoming Neighbors on Watch Academy which runs April 11 – May 9. NOW volunteers participate in highly visible and non-confrontational patrols throughout the city and have also assisted with assignments…


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50 and Better Afternoon Dance

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, January 23, 2024 1:30 pm Tuesday, January 23, 2024 1:30 pm America/Los_Angeles 50 and Better Afternoon Dance Have fun and stay active at this afternoon tea dance presented by the 50 and Better recreation program. Enjoy live music by Lee Nicholas, coffee and tea will be served. Advanced tickets are $10 for Vancouver residents or $12 for non-residents. Tickets at the door are $15 for all attendees. Purchase tickets online or call or visit Marshall Community Center at 360-487-7100. Thank you to 50 and Better dances sponsors Mortgage Express and Comfortkeepers.

Luepke Community Room at Marshall Community Center
1009 E McLoughlin Blvd
Vancouver , WA 98663

Have fun and stay active at this afternoon tea dance presented by the 50 and Better recreation program. Enjoy live music by Lee Nicholas, coffee and tea will be served. Advanced tickets are $10 for Vancouver residents or $12 for non-residents. Tickets at the door are $15 for all attendees. Purchase tickets online or call or visit Marshall Community Center at…


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Community and Neighborhood Grants Application Workshop

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, January 17, 2024 6:00 pm Wednesday, January 17, 2024 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Community and Neighborhood Grants Application Workshop The City of Vancouver will distribute $200,000 in Community and Neighborhood Grants in 2024. Please join us for an optional online grant workshop to learn more about the program, including how to complete an application. The Community and Neighborhood Grants Program will support local non-profits, community-based organizations, neighborhood associations, clubs, parent-teacher groups and other informal groups/partnerships with creative ideas, projects and initiatives that: Build and strengthen community connections Encourage partnerships between groups Empower residents to take meaningful action in their community Register for the workshop. Contact: Office of Neighborhoods, neighborhoods@cityofvancouver.us

The City of Vancouver will distribute $200,000 in Community and Neighborhood Grants in 2024. Please join us for an optional online grant workshop to learn more about the program, including how to complete an application. The Community and Neighborhood Grants Program will support local non-profits, community-based organizations, neighborhood associations, clubs, parent-teacher groups and other informal groups/partnerships with creative ideas, projects…


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Take Root: A Community Planting Day for Environmental Equity

Monday, January 15, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Add to Calendar Monday, January 15, 2024 10:00 am Monday, January 15, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Take Root: A Community Planting Day for Environmental Equity This event has been canceled due to inclement weather. We will be scheduling a follow-up planting event for a future date. Please visit our volunteer calendar for the rescheduled date and other volunteer opportunities. Join the City of Vancouver and AmeriCorps members this MLK Day in honor of Dr. King’s legacy by promoting equal access to restored green space! This year, on January 15, 2024, we will be planting native trees and plants throughout the urban natural area, Sam Brown Park. Dr. Julian Ankney, the Campus Director of Native American Programs at WSU Vancouver, and Dr. Desiree Hellegers, the Director…

Sam Brown Park
5722 Montana Ln
Vancouver , WA 98661

This event has been canceled due to inclement weather. We will be scheduling a follow-up planting event for a future date. Please visit our volunteer calendar for the rescheduled date and other volunteer opportunities. Join the City of Vancouver and AmeriCorps members this MLK Day in honor of Dr. King’s legacy by promoting equal access to restored green space! This…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, January 13, 2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, January 13, 2024 9:00 am Saturday, January 13, 2024 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods Due to the forecasted low temperatures and potential for snow and ice, we will cancel the event on January 13. Please join us for a future work party on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring…

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Due to the forecasted low temperatures and potential for snow and ice, we will cancel the event on January 13. Please join us for a future work party on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water,…


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Teen Late Night

Friday, January 12, 2024
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, January 12, 2024 7:30 pm Friday, January 12, 2024 7:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Teen Late Night Teen Late Night is open to middle school students ages 11 to 14. Come hang out at Firstenburg Community Center and enjoy access to the basketball courts, foosball, pool tables, ping pong, pop-a-shot, Jenga, Connect 4, checkers and other surprise activities. Pizza and soft drinks are provided. The special activity in January is a Glow Party. Registration is required and students must have a Youth Opportunity Pass or Community Center membership to enroll for free. The cost for non-members is $5. Register online or call Firstenburg Community Center at 360-487-7001.

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Teen Late Night is open to middle school students ages 11 to 14. Come hang out at Firstenburg Community Center and enjoy access to the basketball courts, foosball, pool tables, ping pong, pop-a-shot, Jenga, Connect 4, checkers and other surprise activities. Pizza and soft drinks are provided. The special activity in January is a Glow Party. Registration is required and…


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50 and Better Afternoon Dance

Friday, January 12, 2024
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, January 12, 2024 1:30 pm Friday, January 12, 2024 1:30 pm America/Los_Angeles 50 and Better Afternoon Dance Celebrate the New Year at a Roaring 20s-themed dance presented by the 50 and Better recreation program. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy live music by the Jim Armstrong Band. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served. Advanced tickets are $10 for Vancouver residents or $12 for non-residents. Tickets at the door are $15 for all attendees. Purchase tickets online or call or visit Firstenburg Community Center at 360-487-7001. Thank you to our 50 and Better dances sponsors Mortgage Express and Comfortkeepers.

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Celebrate the New Year at a Roaring 20s-themed dance presented by the 50 and Better recreation program. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy live music by the Jim Armstrong Band. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served. Advanced tickets are $10 for Vancouver residents or $12 for non-residents. Tickets at the door are $15 for all attendees. Purchase tickets…


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Water Center Garden Cleanup

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Wednesday, January 10, 2024 9:30 am Wednesday, January 10, 2024 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Water Center Garden Cleanup Registration is required. Sign up today! Join Water Center staff outdoors to help keep our Backyard Habitat Certified gardens in tip-top shape. Volunteer activities may include weeding, mulching, trimming and raking pathways. All necessary tools will be provided. Please bring your own garden gloves if you have them. For youth under 18, please fill out and bring a signed minor consent form.

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join Water Center staff outdoors to help keep our Backyard Habitat Certified gardens in tip-top shape. Volunteer activities may include weeding, mulching, trimming and raking pathways. All necessary tools will be provided. Please bring your own garden gloves if you have them. For youth under 18, please fill out and bring a signed minor consent…


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Naturespaces Planting at The Downs Park

Saturday, January 6, 2024
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, January 6, 2024 9:00 am Saturday, January 6, 2024 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Naturespaces Planting at The Downs Park Registration is now closed and this event is full. Check the calendar to join a future event. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of planting. Naturespaces Vancouver is a pilot program that utilizes ecologically informed practices to restore and enhance publicly managed sites – think your local parks! Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Sign up today! Youth…

The Downs Neighborhood Park
3217 NE 62nd Ave
Vancouver , WA 98661

Registration is now closed and this event is full. Check the calendar to join a future event. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of planting. Naturespaces Vancouver is a pilot program that utilizes ecologically informed practices to restore and enhance publicly managed sites – think your local parks! Training, gloves, tools,…


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Fortify Your Fun – Fort Building Adventure

Friday, December 29, 2023
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, December 29, 2023 6:30 pm Friday, December 29, 2023 6:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Fortify Your Fun – Fort Building Adventure Registration is required. Sign up today! Enjoy an evening of family fun, where creativity and teamwork take center stage. Teams will have 30-40 minutes to create their fort, followed by a spirited game of dodgeball and a test to see which fort can withstand the competition. Exciting prizes are up for grabs, including special recognition for the most spirited team, best teamwork and best design. Attendees should bring their own sheets and pillows. Snacks, tape, markers, paper, one table and four chairs will be provided to each team. All groups must be accompanied by a person 18+. Cost is $30…

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration is required. Sign up today! Enjoy an evening of family fun, where creativity and teamwork take center stage. Teams will have 30-40 minutes to create their fort, followed by a spirited game of dodgeball and a test to see which fort can withstand the competition. Exciting prizes are up for grabs, including special recognition for the most spirited team,…


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Kids Day Out

Friday, December 29, 2023
12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, December 29, 2023 12:30 pm Friday, December 29, 2023 12:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Kids Day Out Registration is required. Sign up today! Kids ages 6-10 are invited to connect with friends over winter break during a fun afternoon of activities, games, sports and crafts. Kids Day Out is led by Vancouver’s recreation program and a staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 will be maintained at all times. Kids Day Out is $43 for city residents and $50 for non-residents. Space is limited and registration is required.

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration is required. Sign up today! Kids ages 6-10 are invited to connect with friends over winter break during a fun afternoon of activities, games, sports and crafts. Kids Day Out is led by Vancouver’s recreation program and a staff-to-child ratio of 1:10 will be maintained at all times. Kids Day Out is $43 for city residents and $50 for…


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Grand Bingo Extravaganza

Thursday, December 28, 2023
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, December 28, 2023 1:30 pm Thursday, December 28, 2023 1:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Grand Bingo Extravaganza Registration required. Sign up today! Grandparents and grandchildren are invited to an afternoon of friendly competition and lively entertainment at an exciting bingo event that spans the generations. Win fantastic prizes while you create memories that will bring smiles to your faces for years to come. The bingo games are designed to welcome participants of all ages and create a level playing field for everyone. Materials, snacks and drinks are included with registration. Cost is $20 for 2 participants, $5 per person for additional participants.

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration required. Sign up today! Grandparents and grandchildren are invited to an afternoon of friendly competition and lively entertainment at an exciting bingo event that spans the generations. Win fantastic prizes while you create memories that will bring smiles to your faces for years to come. The bingo games are designed to welcome participants of all ages and create a…


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Water Center Garden Cleanup

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Wednesday, December 27, 2023 9:30 am Wednesday, December 27, 2023 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Water Center Garden Cleanup Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. Please view other nature programs and opportunities to volunteer at Vancouver’s Water Center. To be added to the waitlist, please email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us Join Water Center staff outdoors to help keep our Backyard Habitat Certified gardens in tip-top shape. Volunteer activities may include weeding, mulching, trimming and raking pathways. All necessary tools will be provided. Please bring your own garden gloves if you have them. For youth under 18, please fill out and bring a signed minor consent form.

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. Please view other nature programs and opportunities to volunteer at Vancouver’s Water Center. To be added to the waitlist, please email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us Join Water Center staff outdoors to help keep our Backyard Habitat Certified gardens in tip-top shape. Volunteer activities may include weeding, mulching, trimming and raking pathways. All necessary tools…


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Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen

Saturday, December 23, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, December 23, 2023 10:00 am Saturday, December 23, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. We will meet at the entrance to the park near the restrooms and parking lot. Youth…

LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park
13200 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive
Vancouver , WA 98684

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great…


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Family Trivia Night

Friday, December 22, 2023
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, December 22, 2023 6:30 pm Friday, December 22, 2023 6:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Family Trivia Night Registration required. Sign up today! Prepare for an evening of brain-teasing fun and quality family time at Family Trivia Night. This event is designed for all ages and promises a lively and entertaining evening where your family’s knowledge will be put to the test. Exciting prizes and awards will be up for grabs, including special recognition for the most spirited team, best teamwork and top trivia champions. All groups must be accompanied by a person 18+. Materials, snacks and drinks are included with registration. Cost is $35 for up to 4 participants, $5 per person for additional participants. Maximum of…

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration required. Sign up today! Prepare for an evening of brain-teasing fun and quality family time at Family Trivia Night. This event is designed for all ages and promises a lively and entertaining evening where your family’s knowledge will be put to the test. Exciting prizes and awards will be up for grabs, including special recognition for the most spirited…


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Great Graham Cracker House Competition

Thursday, December 21, 2023
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, December 21, 2023 5:00 pm Thursday, December 21, 2023 5:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Great Graham Cracker House Competition Registration Required. Sign up today! Ages 6 to 10 are invited on a fun and creative adventure at the Great Graham Cracker House Competition. Kids will have the chance to unleash their inner architects and decorators by building graham cracker houses out of icing, candy and decorations. Attendees can enter their creations into a friendly competition, where visitors to Firstenburg Community Center will vote on their favorite graham cracker houses in a number of categories. Winners will be announced on Dec. 26. Houses not entered in the competition will be brought home to display. All construction materials are provided. The…

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration Required. Sign up today! Ages 6 to 10 are invited on a fun and creative adventure at the Great Graham Cracker House Competition. Kids will have the chance to unleash their inner architects and decorators by building graham cracker houses out of icing, candy and decorations. Attendees can enter their creations into a friendly competition, where visitors to Firstenburg…


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Winter Solstice Sunset Walk

Thursday, December 21, 2023
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, December 21, 2023 3:00 pm Thursday, December 21, 2023 3:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Winter Solstice Sunset Walk Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. Please view other nature programs and opportunities to volunteer at Vancouver’s Water Center. To be added to the waitlist, please email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us Registration is required. Winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere marks the shortest day of the year. Each day after the solstice will bring more light until we reach the apex of light during the year at the June summer solstice. Take an afternoon walk along the banks of the Columbia River, and celebrate the winter solstice as it ushers in the return of the light and longer days. The…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. Please view other nature programs and opportunities to volunteer at Vancouver’s Water Center. To be added to the waitlist, please email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us Registration is required. Winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere marks the shortest day of the year. Each day after the solstice will bring more light until we reach the…


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Hand Lettering and Hot Cocoa

Saturday, December 16, 2023
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, December 16, 2023 2:00 pm Saturday, December 16, 2023 2:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Hand Lettering and Hot Cocoa Registration Required. Sign up today! Ages 13+ are invited to “brush” up on hand lettering skills during this introductory class. Attendees will learn how to create fun and personalized holiday cards. The instructor will provide tips and tricks to encourage everyone get creative in the art of drawing beautiful letters. No prior experience necessary. Hot cocoa and materials to create four holiday cards are provided. The class is free, but space is limited.

Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration Required. Sign up today! Ages 13+ are invited to “brush” up on hand lettering skills during this introductory class. Attendees will learn how to create fun and personalized holiday cards. The instructor will provide tips and tricks to encourage everyone get creative in the art of drawing beautiful letters. No prior experience necessary. Hot cocoa and materials to create…


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Volunteer Tree Planting

Saturday, December 16, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, December 16, 2023 10:00 am Saturday, December 16, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Volunteer Tree Planting Registration is full for this event. If you are interested in other tree planting events, contact Urban Forestry. Registration is required. Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry Department and our volunteers for a morning of planting trees at Water Station 1, near Central Park. Training, gloves, tools, water, and light snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Contact: Urban Forestry mailto:urbanforestry@cityofvancouver.us or…

Water Station 1
2398 E Reserve St
Vancouver , WA 98661

Registration is full for this event. If you are interested in other tree planting events, contact Urban Forestry. Registration is required. Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry Department and our volunteers for a morning of planting trees at Water Station 1, near Central Park. Training, gloves, tools, water, and light snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and…


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Safe Stay Community #4 Open House

Friday, December 15, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, December 15, 2023 10:00 am Friday, December 15, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Safe Stay Community #4 Open House Celebrate Vancouver’s newest temporary housing community, offering unsheltered neighbors stable shelter and supportive services to exit homelessness. At 11:15 a.m. brief remarks will be provided by Governor Jay Inslee, Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Washington State Department of Transportation and Do Good Multnomah. All are welcome to stop by to explore the new site and meet the non-profit operator before residents begin moving in. Community members are also invited to bring an ornament to help us decorate the donated holiday tree! 🎄 Learn more about Vancouver’s Safe Stay #4.

Safe Stay 4
4611 Main St
Vancouver , WA 98663

Celebrate Vancouver’s newest temporary housing community, offering unsheltered neighbors stable shelter and supportive services to exit homelessness. At 11:15 a.m. brief remarks will be provided by Governor Jay Inslee, Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Washington State Department of Transportation and Do Good Multnomah. All are welcome to stop by to explore the new site and meet the non-profit operator before residents…


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Ivy Removal at Marine Park

Friday, December 15, 2023
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, December 15, 2023 9:30 am Friday, December 15, 2023 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Marine Park Registration is required. Sign up today! Join Water Center staff in removing ivy from Marine Park. Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. Gloves, tools and snacks will be provided. This event will occur, rain or shine. Dress for the weather; wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Ivy pulling will take place primarily off the main walkway. The terrain will be uneven and slightly sloped. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

Marine Park
4501 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join Water Center staff in removing ivy from Marine Park. Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. Gloves, tools and snacks will be provided. This event will occur, rain or shine. Dress for the weather; wear long pants…


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RecycleU Class: Recycling 201

Thursday, December 14, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, December 14, 2023 5:00 pm Thursday, December 14, 2023 5:00 pm America/Los_Angeles RecycleU Class: Recycling 201 This Recycling Beyond the Curb workshop covers a variety of recycling opportunities beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Discover recycling and reuse options available locally for plastic bags, appliances, bulky items and more! Learn how to identify Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and then how to safely dispose of this material in Clark County. Please note that prior attendance in Recycling 101 is required for this free class. Sign up today. Consider staying for a Bonus Organics 101 class from 6 to 6:30 p.m. These classes are offered through a partnership with Vancouver Solid Waste, Clark County Green Neighbors and Waste Connections.

This Recycling Beyond the Curb workshop covers a variety of recycling opportunities beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Discover recycling and reuse options available locally for plastic bags, appliances, bulky items and more! Learn how to identify Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and then how to safely dispose of this material in Clark County. Please note that prior attendance in Recycling…


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Mulch Party at Homestead Park

Saturday, December 9, 2023
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, December 9, 2023 2:00 pm Saturday, December 9, 2023 2:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Mulch Party at Homestead Park Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department for a morning of mulching. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Sign up today! Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. (Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know…

Homestead Park
1911 SE 159th Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department for a morning of mulching. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Sign up…


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Wellness Fair

Saturday, December 9, 2023
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, December 9, 2023 10:00 am Saturday, December 9, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Wellness Fair Join the City of Vancouver’s Office of Equity and Inclusion and local community organizations for our first-ever wellness fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 at City Hall, 415 W. 6th St. Come learn more about local wellness resources, how to sign up for health insurance and more. 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to noon — Health insurance workshop 12:30 to 1 p.m. — Health insurance workshop for our undocumented community

City Hall Aspen Room
415 W 6th St
Vancouver , WA 98660

Join the City of Vancouver’s Office of Equity and Inclusion and local community organizations for our first-ever wellness fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 at City Hall, 415 W. 6th St. Come learn more about local wellness resources, how to sign up for health insurance and more. 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to…


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Native Planting at Behrens Woods

Saturday, December 9, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, December 9, 2023 9:00 am Saturday, December 9, 2023 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Native Planting at Behrens Woods Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of planting. Naturespaces Vancouver is a pilot program that utilizes ecologically informed practices to restore and enhance publicly managed sites – think your local parks! Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Sign up today! Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent…

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of planting. Naturespaces Vancouver is a pilot program that utilizes ecologically informed practices to restore and enhance publicly managed sites – think your local parks! Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This…


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Community Menorah Lighting

Thursday, December 7, 2023
5:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, December 7, 2023 5:30 pm Thursday, December 7, 2023 5:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Community Menorah Lighting The Chabad Jewish Center invites you to celebrate the start of Chanukah with the lighting of their 19-foot community menorah. Free donuts will be served, as foods fried in oil symbolize the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days instead of one in the Chanukah story. The celebration will also include music, an LED dance presentation, a gelt drop of chocolate coins and the Grand Menorah Lighting in Propstra Square. Everyone is welcome to this free event. Spread light to others in the community by bringing canned food to help build a “Canorah,” a giant menorah made of…

Esther Short Park
605 Esther St
Vancouver , WA 98660

The Chabad Jewish Center invites you to celebrate the start of Chanukah with the lighting of their 19-foot community menorah. Free donuts will be served, as foods fried in oil symbolize the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days instead of one in the Chanukah story. The celebration will also include music, an LED dance presentation, a gelt…


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Community Housing Forum

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, December 6, 2023 5:30 pm Wednesday, December 6, 2023 5:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Community Housing Forum Ver detalles del evento en Español. We have an exciting opportunity to envision the future through an effort called Our Vancouver—the City’s plan for growth and development over the next 20 years. Join us for an upcoming forum to discuss this effort and learn more about: New state-level requirements on housing Current and upcoming housing policies in Vancouver How City codes and regulations may change in response to housing needs Ways you can get involved in shaping future policy Your input will directly influence the development of new policies, with the goal of making Vancouver a more equitable, affordable place…

ESD 112 Conference Center
2500 NE 65th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98661

Ver detalles del evento en Español. We have an exciting opportunity to envision the future through an effort called Our Vancouver—the City’s plan for growth and development over the next 20 years. Join us for an upcoming forum to discuss this effort and learn more about: New state-level requirements on housing Current and upcoming housing policies in Vancouver How City…


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Main Street Promise Open House

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, November 29, 2023 4:00 pm Wednesday, November 29, 2023 4:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Main Street Promise Open House The Main Street Promise Project, led by the City of Vancouver, will host its final informational open house event from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Vancouver Community Library (901 C Street) in the Columbia Room. The event will showcase City Council-approved designs for downtown’s Main Street from 5th Street to 15th Street. Preliminary construction plans, including timeline and potential impacts, will be shared with the public. Community input will help inform final construction plans and efforts to minimize impacts on businesses and visitors along the corridor. Construction of Main Street improvements is anticipated to begin spring 2024. Project…

Vancouver Community Library
901 C St
Vancouver , WA 98660

The Main Street Promise Project, led by the City of Vancouver, will host its final informational open house event from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Vancouver Community Library (901 C Street) in the Columbia Room. The event will showcase City Council-approved designs for downtown’s Main Street from 5th Street to 15th Street. Preliminary construction plans, including timeline and…


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Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen

Saturday, November 25, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, November 25, 2023 10:00 am Saturday, November 25, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. We will meet at the entrance to the park near the restrooms and parking lot. Youth…

LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park
13200 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive
Vancouver , WA 98684

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great…


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Native Planting at Homestead Park

Saturday, November 25, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, November 25, 2023 9:00 am Saturday, November 25, 2023 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Native Planting at Homestead Park Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department for a morning of planting. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Sign up today! Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. (Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us…

Homestead Park
1911 SE 159th Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department for a morning of planting. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and…


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Community Tree Lighting

Friday, November 24, 2023
4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, November 24, 2023 4:00 pm Friday, November 24, 2023 4:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Community Tree Lighting Join the Vancouver Rotary Club for a festive Community Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy live music, carriage rides and holiday treats. Don’t miss the new vehicle parade starting at 4:30 p.m. in front of the AC Marriot, complete with live swing orchestra and holiday boats. The parade will proceed along Columbia Boulevard, heading towards Esther Short Park. The excitement peaks when the lights turn on at 6 p.m. and Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive. The warm glow of holiday lights will continue to fill Esther Short Park until New Year’s Day thanks to generous community sponsors. Learn more at the Rotary…

Esther Short Park
605 Esther St
Vancouver , WA 98660

Join the Vancouver Rotary Club for a festive Community Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy live music, carriage rides and holiday treats. Don’t miss the new vehicle parade starting at 4:30 p.m. in front of the AC Marriot, complete with live swing orchestra and holiday boats. The parade will proceed along Columbia Boulevard, heading towards Esther Short Park. The excitement peaks when…


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Tree Planting in Oakbrook Neighborhood

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:00 am Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Tree Planting in Oakbrook Neighborhood Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry Department and our volunteers for a morning of planting trees in the Oakbrook Neighborhood! Training, gloves, tools, water, and light snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. (Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register,…

Oakbrook Park
3103 NE 99th Ave
Vancouver , WA 98662

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry Department and our volunteers for a morning of planting trees in the Oakbrook Neighborhood! Training, gloves, tools, water, and light snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather…


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Safe Stay 3 Community Open House

Monday, November 20, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Monday, November 20, 2023 10:00 am Monday, November 20, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Safe Stay 3 Community Open House Please join us in celebrating the opening of our third Safe Stay Community before our new residents move in! All are welcome to tour the community and meet the nonprofit operator Outsiders Inn. Safe Stay Communities are home to 20 temporary modular structures offering up to 40 residents safer and more stabilizing shelter as they work to transition out of homelessness. The temporary community will improve public health, safety and cleanliness for both the housed and unhoused by: Offering residents greater access to services, increased stability, and safe, healthy, and humane living conditions to transition out of homelessness Reducing garbage, trash…

Safe Stay 3
415 W 11th St
Vancouver , WA 98660

Please join us in celebrating the opening of our third Safe Stay Community before our new residents move in! All are welcome to tour the community and meet the nonprofit operator Outsiders Inn. Safe Stay Communities are home to 20 temporary modular structures offering up to 40 residents safer and more stabilizing shelter as they work to transition out of…


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Ivy Removal at Marine Park

Saturday, November 18, 2023
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, November 18, 2023 9:30 am Saturday, November 18, 2023 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Marine Park Registration is required, and space is limited. RSVP today. Join Water Center staff in removing ivy from Marine Park. Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. Gloves, tools and snacks will be provided. This event will occur, rain or shine. Dress for the weather; wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Ivy pulling will take place primarily off the main walkway. The terrain will be uneven and slightly sloped. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

Marine Park
4550 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Registration is required, and space is limited. RSVP today. Join Water Center staff in removing ivy from Marine Park. Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. Gloves, tools and snacks will be provided. This event will occur, rain or shine. Dress for the weather;…


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West Side Neighborhood Convening

Thursday, November 16, 2023
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, November 16, 2023 6:30 pm Thursday, November 16, 2023 6:30 pm America/Los_Angeles West Side Neighborhood Convening Please join us for a meeting of Vancouver’s west side neighborhoods. Food and beverages will be provided.  RSVP. During the meeting, we’ll provide a few quick updates about projects affecting west Vancouver and have opportunities for neighbors to connect with each other and City staff. We’ll also discuss plans for future convenings in 2024. The event will feature updates about: The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Project Safe Stay Communities #3 and #4 and the recent homelessness emergency declaration Our Vancouver Comprehensive Plan Main Street Promise project Waterfront Gateway Upcoming Complete Streets Projects Community and Neighborhood Grants Program If community members…

Luepke Community Center
1009 E McLoughlin Blvd
Vancouver , WA 98663

Please join us for a meeting of Vancouver’s west side neighborhoods. Food and beverages will be provided.  RSVP. During the meeting, we’ll provide a few quick updates about projects affecting west Vancouver and have opportunities for neighbors to connect with each other and City staff. We’ll also discuss plans for future convenings in 2024. The event will feature updates about:…


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35th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade

Saturday, November 11, 2023
11:00 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, November 11, 2023 11:00 am Saturday, November 11, 2023 11:00 am America/Los_Angeles 35th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade The 35th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade at Fort Vancouver National Site takes place Saturday, November 11th, 11 am parade start time. This year marks the 35th anniversary of this community celebration honoring veterans of all service branches. The parade begins at the east end of Officers Row at East Reserve Street and Evergreen Blvd. The route continues around the Fort Vancouver National Site, ending on 5th Street past the Pearson Air Museum. The parade will be broadcast on CVTV. The public is invited to honor and demonstrate their support of veterans and active troops by attending. Interested in…

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
1501 E Evergreen Blvd
Vancouver , WA 98661

The 35th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade at Fort Vancouver National Site takes place Saturday, November 11th, 11 am parade start time. This year marks the 35th anniversary of this community celebration honoring veterans of all service branches. The parade begins at the east end of Officers Row at East Reserve Street and Evergreen Blvd. The route continues around…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, November 11, 2023
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, November 11, 2023 9:00 am Saturday, November 11, 2023 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. (Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to…

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long…


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Columbia River Walk: Life on the Edges

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Wednesday, November 8, 2023 9:30 am Wednesday, November 8, 2023 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Columbia River Walk: Life on the Edges Event canceled. Autumn weather has set in, and the edges along the riparian areas are becoming sparse. Leaves are falling, plants are shutting down in preparation for winter, and waterfowl and raptors are inhabiting and flying over the waterways. Join us for a slow stroll along the Columbia River and take in the changing of the seasons with all your senses. Advance registration required. This program is suitable for ages 6 and older. Plan to walk 1.5 miles on uneven, sandy and muddy pathways and beaches. Additional details and program logistics will be emailed to registered participants.

Event canceled. Autumn weather has set in, and the edges along the riparian areas are becoming sparse. Leaves are falling, plants are shutting down in preparation for winter, and waterfowl and raptors are inhabiting and flying over the waterways. Join us for a slow stroll along the Columbia River and take in the changing of the seasons with all your…


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Water Center Garden Cleanup

Saturday, November 4, 2023
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:30 am Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Water Center Garden Cleanup Registration is required. Sign up today! Join Water Center staff outdoors to help keep our Backyard Habitat Certified gardens in tip-top shape. Volunteer activities may include weeding, mulching, trimming and raking pathways. All necessary tools will be provided. Please bring your own garden gloves if you have them. For youth under 18, please fill out and bring a signed minor consent form.

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join Water Center staff outdoors to help keep our Backyard Habitat Certified gardens in tip-top shape. Volunteer activities may include weeding, mulching, trimming and raking pathways. All necessary tools will be provided. Please bring your own garden gloves if you have them. For youth under 18, please fill out and bring a signed minor consent…


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Naturespaces Planting at Countryside

Saturday, November 4, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:00 am Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Naturespaces Planting at Countryside Advanced registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of planting. Naturespaces Vancouver is a pilot program that utilizes ecologically informed practices to restore and enhance publicly managed sites – think your local parks! Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Sign up…

Countryside Park
15298 NE 7th St
Vancouver , WA 98684

Advanced registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of planting. Naturespaces Vancouver is a pilot program that utilizes ecologically informed practices to restore and enhance publicly managed sites – think your local parks! Training,…


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RecycleU Class: Recycling 101

Friday, November 3, 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Friday, November 3, 2023 10:00 am Friday, November 3, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles RecycleU Class: Recycling 101 Recycling Done Right – Learn the Basics: Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative Recycling 101 class. Recycling 101 is a fun tip-sharing, recycling-friendly class open to the community. Learn the basics about what to recycle curbside and where items go after being picked up. Get the latest tips about our regional garbage and recycling system. Sign up for a free class today. Bonus Organics 101 class offered from 11 to 11:30 a.m. These classes are offered through a partnership with Vancouver Solid Waste, Clark County Green Neighbors and Waste Connections.

Clark College
1969 Vancouver , WA 98663

Recycling Done Right – Learn the Basics: Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative Recycling 101 class. Recycling 101 is a fun tip-sharing, recycling-friendly class open to the community. Learn the basics about what to recycle curbside and where items go after being picked up. Get the latest tips about our regional garbage and…


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Meadowscaping for Pollinators

Saturday, October 28, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:00 am Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Meadowscaping for Pollinators Do you like birds, butterflies, bees and flowers? Do you have lawn that you would like to convert to wildflower pollinator patches? This workshop is for you! Join Clark Conservation District, Vancouver Bee Project and the City of Vancouver in a meadowscaping workshop at the Water Resources Education Center. Removing lawn and planting with native plants help conserve water and provide premium habitat for pollinators and birds. In this free hands-on workshop, learn the basics of how to convert your lawn into a bustling pollinator patch. Participants will plant a garden patch that has been in the solarization phase since…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Do you like birds, butterflies, bees and flowers? Do you have lawn that you would like to convert to wildflower pollinator patches? This workshop is for you! Join Clark Conservation District, Vancouver Bee Project and the City of Vancouver in a meadowscaping workshop at the Water Resources Education Center. Removing lawn and planting with native plants help conserve water and…


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Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen

Saturday, October 28, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:00 am Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. We will meet at the entrance to the park near the restrooms and parking lot. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Advanced registration…

LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park
13200 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive
Vancouver , WA 98684

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are…


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Yard Tree Giveaway Event

Saturday, October 28, 2023
10:00 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:00 am Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Yard Tree Giveaway Event Vancouver Urban Forestry distributes free yard trees through the Yard Tree Giveaway Program in the fall. Yard trees are trees planted on private, residential property in the City of Vancouver. Eligibility Please verify that you are eligible to participate in this program before registering. If you are eligible, please complete the form below to reserve your free yard tree. Pick up details Trees will be available for pick up on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10 a.m. to noon. City staff and volunteers will load your free tree and mulch into your vehicle for you. Contact If you would like more information about the program or the…

Vancouver Operations Parking Lot
2415 General Anderson Ave
Vancouver , WA 98661

Vancouver Urban Forestry distributes free yard trees through the Yard Tree Giveaway Program in the fall. Yard trees are trees planted on private, residential property in the City of Vancouver. Eligibility Please verify that you are eligible to participate in this program before registering. If you are eligible, please complete the form below to reserve your free yard tree. Pick up details Trees…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, October 28, 2023
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 28, 2023 9:00 am Saturday, October 28, 2023 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. RSVP here. (Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register,…

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under…


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RecycleU Class: Recycling 201

Thursday, October 26, 2023
6:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, October 26, 2023 6:00 pm Thursday, October 26, 2023 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles RecycleU Class: Recycling 201 Beyond the Curb: This workshop covers a variety of recycling opportunities beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Discover recycling and reuse options available locally for plastic bags, appliances, bulky items and more! Learn how to identify Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and then how to safely dispose of this material in Clark County. Please note that prior attendance in Recycling 101 is required for this class. Sign up for a free class today. These classes are offered through a partnership with Vancouver Solid Waste, Clark County Green Neighbors and Waste Connections.

Beyond the Curb: This workshop covers a variety of recycling opportunities beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Discover recycling and reuse options available locally for plastic bags, appliances, bulky items and more! Learn how to identify Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and then how to safely dispose of this material in Clark County. Please note that prior attendance in Recycling 101…


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Día de Muertos

Saturday, October 21, 2023
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 21, 2023 2:00 pm Saturday, October 21, 2023 2:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Día de Muertos Experience beautiful luminarias, traditional Mexican dancing, live music, guest artists, catrinas and activities for all ages at Día de Muertos. Community members are invited to participate in an ofrenda (or altar) to their loved ones who have passed away by sharing photos, notes and other offerings. Schedule of Activities 2-3 p.m.  Proclamation and Land acknowledgement; performance by Huehca Omecoyan 3-4 p.m.  Live music from Mariachi Mexico En La Piel; ofrendas; Chiapas dance performance 4-5 p.m.  Understanding Día de Muertos; Campeche and La Paz Norte dance performances 5-6 p.m.  Veracruz somber dance; burial of sadness; Veracruz fiesta dance 6-7 p.m.  Catrín…

Esther Short Park
605 Esther St
Vancouver , WA 98660

Experience beautiful luminarias, traditional Mexican dancing, live music, guest artists, catrinas and activities for all ages at Día de Muertos. Community members are invited to participate in an ofrenda (or altar) to their loved ones who have passed away by sharing photos, notes and other offerings. Schedule of Activities 2-3 p.m.  Proclamation and Land acknowledgement; performance by Huehca Omecoyan 3-4…


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Hidden Journey of Wastewater

Saturday, October 21, 2023
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 21, 2023 9:30 am Saturday, October 21, 2023 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Hidden Journey of Wastewater Have you ever wondered what happens to the water that goes down your drain? How far does it travel? Where does it go after it is cleaned? Join us for a tour of the City’s Marine Park Wastewater Treatment Plant to learn about the unseen journey of wastewater. After the treatment plant tour, embark on a nature walk to the Columbia River to learn about the riparian ecosystem. Treatment plant tour and nature walk will last approximately one hour each. Sign up today. Advance registration is required. Tour participants must be 10 years of age or older. The tour is…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Have you ever wondered what happens to the water that goes down your drain? How far does it travel? Where does it go after it is cleaned? Join us for a tour of the City’s Marine Park Wastewater Treatment Plant to learn about the unseen journey of wastewater. After the treatment plant tour, embark on a nature walk to the…


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RecycleU Class: Recycling 101

Thursday, October 19, 2023
5:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, October 19, 2023 5:00 pm Thursday, October 19, 2023 5:00 pm America/Los_Angeles RecycleU Class: Recycling 101 Recycling Done Right – Learn the Basics: Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative Recycling 101 class. Recycling 101 is a fun tip-sharing, recycling-friendly class open to the community. Learn the basics about what to recycle curbside and where items go after being picked up. Get the latest tips about our regional garbage and recycling system. Sign up for a free class today. These classes are offered through a partnership with Vancouver Solid Waste, Clark County Green Neighbors and Waste Connections.

Vancouver Community Library
901 C St
Vancouver , WA 98660

Recycling Done Right – Learn the Basics: Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative Recycling 101 class. Recycling 101 is a fun tip-sharing, recycling-friendly class open to the community. Learn the basics about what to recycle curbside and where items go after being picked up. Get the latest tips about our regional garbage and…


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Marine Park Beach Cleanup

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Wednesday, October 18, 2023 9:30 am Wednesday, October 18, 2023 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Marine Park Beach Cleanup Local rivers will soon rise, and we are looking for volunteers to help comb the beach for litter left behind. Join us for one last beach cleanup on the Columbia River and help remove trash from the beaches before the rising waters take it downstream and into the ocean. Sign up today. Advanced registration is required. Event is limited to 15 participants. Gloves, trash bags and hand sanitizer will be provided. Additional program details and logistics will be emailed to registered participants.

Marine Park
4501 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Local rivers will soon rise, and we are looking for volunteers to help comb the beach for litter left behind. Join us for one last beach cleanup on the Columbia River and help remove trash from the beaches before the rising waters take it downstream and into the ocean. Sign up today. Advanced registration is required. Event is limited to…


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Cover Crop Workshop with Clark Conservation District

Saturday, October 14, 2023
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 14, 2023 2:00 pm Saturday, October 14, 2023 2:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Cover Crop Workshop with Clark Conservation District Join the City of Vancouver’s Naturespaces Program and our partners with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to learn how to establish winter cover crops and how they can boost soil health and biodiversity. No registration is required, just show up for this educational workshop. For more information from our partners, check out their website: Workshops & Webinars — Clark Conservation District (clarkcd.org)

Marshall Park
1015 E McLoughlin Blvd
Vancouver , WA 98663

Join the City of Vancouver’s Naturespaces Program and our partners with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to learn how to establish winter cover crops and how they can boost soil health and biodiversity. No registration is required, just show up for this educational workshop. For more information from our partners, check out their website: Workshops & Webinars — Clark Conservation…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, October 14, 2023
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:00 am Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. RSVP here. (Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register,…

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under…


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Columbia River Walk: Following the Tracks

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Wednesday, October 11, 2023 9:30 am Wednesday, October 11, 2023 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Columbia River Walk: Following the Tracks Head down to the banks of the Columbia River for a morning nature walk with an educator from Vancouver’s Water Center. Search for and learn to decipher the tracks left by the animals who call the wetlands home. Plan to walk 1.5 miles on uneven, sandy and possibly muddy areas. Sign up today. Advance registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 6 and older. Additional program details and logistics will be emailed to registered participants.

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Head down to the banks of the Columbia River for a morning nature walk with an educator from Vancouver’s Water Center. Search for and learn to decipher the tracks left by the animals who call the wetlands home. Plan to walk 1.5 miles on uneven, sandy and possibly muddy areas. Sign up today. Advance registration is required. Program is suitable…


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Vancouver Lake Community Paddle Trip

Saturday, October 7, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 7, 2023 11:00 am Saturday, October 7, 2023 11:00 am America/Los_Angeles Vancouver Lake Community Paddle Trip Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. Please view other nature programs and opportunities to volunteer at Vancouver’s Water Center. To be added to the waitlist, please email the Water Center and specify how many people are in your group and the ages of any youth in your group. Explore Vancouver Lake from a whole new perspective! Join the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership and Vancouver’s Water Center education staff for a family-friendly canoe paddle aboard 29-foot, 14-passenger Big Canoes! Glide past shore birds, look for signs of beaver activity, and learn about the Columbia River ecosystem from seasoned paddle guides educators. Plan to…

Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. Please view other nature programs and opportunities to volunteer at Vancouver’s Water Center. To be added to the waitlist, please email the Water Center and specify how many people are in your group and the ages of any youth in your group. Explore Vancouver Lake from a whole new perspective! Join the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership…


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Old Apple Tree Festival

Saturday, October 7, 2023
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, October 7, 2023 11:00 am Saturday, October 7, 2023 11:00 am America/Los_Angeles Old Apple Tree Festival Celebrate the Old Apple Tree Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first Saturday of October at Old Apple Tree Park, located on Columbia Way just east of Interstate 5 Bridge. The annual Old Apple Tree Festival is a celebration centered on the oldest living apple tree in the Northwest, planted at Fort Vancouver in 1826. Providing family fun, food, music, and history of Vancouver’s Old Apple Tree, the festival celebrates our community and its rich heritage. Throughout the day Urban Forestry Commissioners give away cuttings from the Old Apple Tree; cuttings are limited and will be given…

Celebrate the Old Apple Tree Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first Saturday of October at Old Apple Tree Park, located on Columbia Way just east of Interstate 5 Bridge. The annual Old Apple Tree Festival is a celebration centered on the oldest living apple tree in the Northwest, planted at Fort Vancouver in 1826. Providing family…


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RecycleU Class: Recycling 201

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, October 3, 2023 5:00 pm Tuesday, October 3, 2023 5:00 pm America/Los_Angeles RecycleU Class: Recycling 201 This Recycling Beyond the Curb workshop covers a variety of recycling opportunities beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Discover recycling and reuse options available locally for plastic bags, appliances, bulky items and more! Learn how to identify Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and then how to safely dispose of this material in Clark County. Please note that prior attendance in Recycling 101 is required for this free class. Sign up today. Consider staying for a Bonus Organics 101 class from 6 to 6:30 p.m. These classes are offered through a partnership with Vancouver Solid Waste, Clark County Green Neighbors and Waste…

Vancouver Community Library
901 C St
Vancouver , WA 98660

This Recycling Beyond the Curb workshop covers a variety of recycling opportunities beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Discover recycling and reuse options available locally for plastic bags, appliances, bulky items and more! Learn how to identify Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and then how to safely dispose of this material in Clark County. Please note that prior attendance in Recycling…


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Adopt-A-Park Event at John Ball

Saturday, September 30, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 30, 2023 10:00 am Saturday, September 30, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Adopt-A-Park Event at John Ball Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Adopt-A-Park volunteers for a morning of beautifying John Ball Park. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. RSVP here. Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m.

John Ball Park
2201 Kauffman Ave
Vancouver , WA 98660

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Adopt-A-Park volunteers for a morning of beautifying John Ball Park. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth…


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Bird Language for Beginners

Saturday, September 30, 2023
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 30, 2023 9:30 am Saturday, September 30, 2023 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Bird Language for Beginners Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. Please view other nature programs and opportunities to volunteer at Vancouver’s Water Center. To be added to the waitlist, please email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us and let us know how many people are interested in attending and the ages of any youth in your group. Have you ever wondered why birds sing? Did you notice a landscape become silent when it should be bustling with bird activity? Songbirds are the alarm system of the forests. Birds are paying attention to everything, and their vocalizations have meanings for other birds and mammals. Join an educator from the Water Center to…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. Please view other nature programs and opportunities to volunteer at Vancouver’s Water Center. To be added to the waitlist, please email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us and let us know how many people are interested in attending and the ages of any youth in your group. Have you ever wondered why birds sing? Did you notice a landscape become silent…


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RecycleU Class: Prevent Food Waste

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 27, 2023 6:30 pm Wednesday, September 27, 2023 6:30 pm America/Los_Angeles RecycleU Class: Prevent Food Waste In this free workshop, learn how reducing food waste is good for the planet and your wallet. Over 400,000 tons of food is wasted in Washington every year, so it’s important to use your food well! Please join us from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. as we share creative strategies to combat food waste and minimize food spoilage. Sign up today. Considering staying for a Bonus Organics 101 class, from 7:30 to 8 p.m. These classes are offered through a partnership with Vancouver Solid Waste, Clark County Green Neighbors and Waste Connections.

In this free workshop, learn how reducing food waste is good for the planet and your wallet. Over 400,000 tons of food is wasted in Washington every year, so it’s important to use your food well! Please join us from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. as we share creative strategies to combat food waste and minimize food spoilage. Sign up today.…


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Marine Park Beach Cleanup

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Wednesday, September 27, 2023 9:00 am Wednesday, September 27, 2023 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Marine Park Beach Cleanup As summer comes to a close, we anticipate the rains to be here soon. Volunteer to help clean beaches around Marine Park before rainy weather raises water levels and carries trash and plastic into rivers and out to the ocean. Litter-pickers and buckets will be provided. This program will occur, rain or shine. Please plan to walk 1.5 miles on sandy beaches, with some areas of paved pathways trails. Sign up today! Advance registration is required, and space is limited. You will receive a confirmation letter with full volunteer event details and meeting location after registration.

Marine Park
4501 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

As summer comes to a close, we anticipate the rains to be here soon. Volunteer to help clean beaches around Marine Park before rainy weather raises water levels and carries trash and plastic into rivers and out to the ocean. Litter-pickers and buckets will be provided. This program will occur, rain or shine. Please plan to walk 1.5 miles on…


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City Council Community Forum

Monday, September 25, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Add to Calendar Monday, September 25, 2023 6:00 pm Monday, September 25, 2023 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles City Council Community Forum Your City Council is hitting the road and hosting its next quarterly Council Community Forum on Monday, Sept. 25 at Luepke Community Center.  The Vancouver Lions Club will be serving hot dogs, cookies and beverages. Bring your questions and ideas or simply show up and meet your City Council. You will also be able to explore different project tables ranging from the Comprehensive Plan to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. Doors open at 6 p.m., event begins at 6:30 p.m. All community members are welcome to attend. No RSVP is required.  If you need interpretation services or accommodations with a…

Luepke Community Center
1069 E McLoughlin Blvd
Vancouver , WA 98663

Your City Council is hitting the road and hosting its next quarterly Council Community Forum on Monday, Sept. 25 at Luepke Community Center.  The Vancouver Lions Club will be serving hot dogs, cookies and beverages. Bring your questions and ideas or simply show up and meet your City Council. You will also be able to explore different project tables ranging…


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Fourth Plain Community Commons Grand Opening

Saturday, September 23, 2023
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 23, 2023 1:00 pm Saturday, September 23, 2023 1:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Fourth Plain Community Commons Grand Opening Fourth Plain Community Commons will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 23. This multipurpose space, made possible in part by the City’s Affordable Housing Fund, will serve as a community resource hub and small business incubator for the Fourth Plain area. The Commons features a commercial kitchen, indoor public event and shared office space, and an outdoor event space. The upper floors consist of 106 units of affordable housing managed by the Vancouver Housing Authority. Join us at the grand opening to learn more and enjoy food, drinks and family-friendly entertainment. Event parking is limited. C-TRAN’s The Vine provides…

Fourth Plain Community Commons
2200 Norris Rd
Vancouver , WA 98661

Fourth Plain Community Commons will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 23. This multipurpose space, made possible in part by the City’s Affordable Housing Fund, will serve as a community resource hub and small business incubator for the Fourth Plain area. The Commons features a commercial kitchen, indoor public event and shared office space, and an outdoor event space.…


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Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen

Saturday, September 23, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 23, 2023 10:00 am Saturday, September 23, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. We will meet at the entrance to the park near the restrooms and parking lot. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Advanced registration…

LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park
13200 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive
Vancouver , WA 98684

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, September 23, 2023
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:00 am Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. RSVP here. Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m.

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under…


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Water Center Garden Cleanup

Thursday, September 21, 2023
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:00 am Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Water Center Garden Cleanup Join Water Center staff in the gardens on the cusp of the autumnal equinox. Help keep our Backyard Habitat Certified gardens happy and healthy by weeding, mulching, trimming and raking. All necessary tools will be provided. Please bring your own garden gloves if you have them. Advance registration is required and space is limited. You will receive a confirmation letter with full volunteer event details and meeting location after registration.

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Join Water Center staff in the gardens on the cusp of the autumnal equinox. Help keep our Backyard Habitat Certified gardens happy and healthy by weeding, mulching, trimming and raking. All necessary tools will be provided. Please bring your own garden gloves if you have them. Advance registration is required and space is limited. You will receive a confirmation letter with full volunteer…


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Tree of Heaven Awareness Walk

Saturday, September 16, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 16, 2023 10:00 am Saturday, September 16, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Tree of Heaven Awareness Walk Join Vancouver Urban Forestry staff and Tree Stewards for a walk and talk about the invasive Tree of Heaven, also known as ailanthus. Learn how to identify the noxious tree at various stages of development, how to report a sighting, best management practices for removal and treatment, replanting options, and the Watershed Alliance grant program that helps partially fund tree removal. The walk will be at Wintler Community Park, departing at 10 a.m. for a stroll through the park. RSVP required. Tree of Heaven is a fast-growing tree reaching over 80 feet tall, and is a prolific seeder that can quickly…

Wintler Community Park
6400 SE Beach Dr
Vancouver , WA 98661

Join Vancouver Urban Forestry staff and Tree Stewards for a walk and talk about the invasive Tree of Heaven, also known as ailanthus. Learn how to identify the noxious tree at various stages of development, how to report a sighting, best management practices for removal and treatment, replanting options, and the Watershed Alliance grant program that helps partially fund tree…


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Patriot Day Ceremony

Monday, September 11, 2023
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Add to Calendar Monday, September 11, 2023 9:00 am Monday, September 11, 2023 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Patriot Day Ceremony The Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC) and the City of Vancouver invite the community to attend the 2023 Patriots Day Salute and 9/11 Remembrance from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 at Vancouver City Hall (415 W 6th Street). The ceremony will feature the Vancouver Fire and Police Honor Guard, a ceremonial bell ringing, musical performances and remarks from community members and City officials. Please note that the event will also include a rifle salute from the Vancouver Veterans of Foreign Wars. For more information, please visit the Community Military Appreciation Committee website.  

City Hall
415 W 6th St
Vancouver , WA 98660

The Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC) and the City of Vancouver invite the community to attend the 2023 Patriots Day Salute and 9/11 Remembrance from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 at Vancouver City Hall (415 W 6th Street). The ceremony will feature the Vancouver Fire and Police Honor Guard, a ceremonial bell ringing, musical performances and remarks from…


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Playground Reopening – Chelsea Anderson Memorial Play Station

Saturday, September 9, 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 9, 2023 10:00 am Saturday, September 9, 2023 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Playground Reopening – Chelsea Anderson Memorial Play Station Join the celebration and help cut the ribbon to re-open the new inclusive playground at Marshall Community Park. Design Highlights Double slide and play hill Zero-entry teeter-totter Sand play area Wheel play area Swings and wheelchair swing Playable fire engine art piece Log play area with twisty ribbon climber Musical instruments Sensory garden New paths and landscaping The new fully inclusive playground was designed by Harper’s Playground, a non-profit that creates inviting playgrounds for people of all abilities. Project partners include AKS Engineering and Forestry and Pence Construction.About the Chelsea Anderson Memorial Play Station The Chelsea Anderson Memorial Play Station was built…

Marshall Community Park
1015 E McLoughlin Blvd
Vancouver , WA 98663

Join the celebration and help cut the ribbon to re-open the new inclusive playground at Marshall Community Park. Design Highlights Double slide and play hill Zero-entry teeter-totter Sand play area Wheel play area Swings and wheelchair swing Playable fire engine art piece Log play area with twisty ribbon climber Musical instruments Sensory garden New paths and landscaping The new fully…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, September 9, 2023
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 9, 2023 9:00 am Saturday, September 9, 2023 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Adopt-A-Park volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration has closed and you are still interested in attending, please email…

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Adopt-A-Park volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided! This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under…


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Burnt Bridge Creek Nature Walk

Saturday, September 9, 2023
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, September 9, 2023 9:00 am Saturday, September 9, 2023 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Burnt Bridge Creek Nature Walk Enjoy a late summer nature walk along the western most section of the Burnt Bridge Creek trail with an educator from the Water Resources Education Center. Learn about restoration projects and stormwater management in Vancouver’s largest watershed while discovering more about native plants, animals and birds of the area. The walk is geared toward participants 8 years of age and older. Please plan to walk two miles on paved surfaces. Street parking is available on Northwest Bernie Drive, near the entrance of the trailhead. Event Full: This event has met its participation limit. Consider sending your information to add your name to our waitlist or check out other nature…

Burnt Bridge Creek, Stewart Glen Trailhead
Vancouver , WA 98663

Enjoy a late summer nature walk along the western most section of the Burnt Bridge Creek trail with an educator from the Water Resources Education Center. Learn about restoration projects and stormwater management in Vancouver’s largest watershed while discovering more about native plants, animals and birds of the area. The walk is geared toward participants 8 years of age and older. Please plan to…


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Recycling 101 Class: The Basics

Thursday, September 7, 2023
5:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, September 7, 2023 5:00 pm Thursday, September 7, 2023 5:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Recycling 101 Class: The Basics Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative Recycling 101 class on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. to get all the latest tips about our regional garbage and recycling system. Recycling 101 is a fun, tip-sharing, recycling-friendly class open to the community. The Organics 101 class will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m., so stay and learn about the curbside service for yard debris and food scraps. Sign up for this free class today. Learn how sharing your new recycling knowledge can help your city or county recognized neighborhood association earn $120. These…

Vancouver Community Library
901 C St
Vancouver , WA 98660

Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative Recycling 101 class on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. to get all the latest tips about our regional garbage and recycling system. Recycling 101 is a fun, tip-sharing, recycling-friendly class open to the community. The Organics 101 class will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m.,…


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Friday Night Movies in the Park: Super Mario Bros.

Friday, August 18, 2023
7:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, August 18, 2023 7:00 pm Friday, August 18, 2023 7:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Friday Night Movies in the Park: Super Mario Bros. Super Mario Bros. (PG) “With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world.” Movie begins at dusk, between 9-9:30 p.m. Pre-show activities start at 7 p.m. All movies are family friendly and will be closed captioned. Restrooms are available. A few vendors may have snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase in some locations. Attendees are welcome to bring their own pre-prepared food and picnic fare to enjoy during the movie; smoking, alcohol and BBQs are not allowed in parks.

Columbia Tech Center Park
17701 SE Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver , WA 98683

Super Mario Bros. (PG) “With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world.” Movie begins at dusk, between 9-9:30 p.m. Pre-show activities start at 7 p.m. All movies are family friendly and will be closed captioned. Restrooms are available. A few vendors may have snacks and…


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Friday Night Movies in the Park: Ask Father and Sherlock Jr.

Friday, August 4, 2023
7:00 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, August 4, 2023 7:00 pm Friday, August 4, 2023 7:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Friday Night Movies in the Park: Ask Father and Sherlock Jr. Classic silent films with live musical scoring from members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Shown as part of the Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival. Movie begins at dusk, between 9-9:30 p.m. Pre-show activities start at 7 p.m. All movies are family friendly and will be closed captioned. Restrooms are available. A few vendors may have snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase in some locations. Attendees are welcome to bring their own pre-prepared food and picnic fare to enjoy during the movie; smoking, alcohol and BBQs are not allowed in parks.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Parade Grounds
612 E Reserve St
Vancouver , WA 98661

Classic silent films with live musical scoring from members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Shown as part of the Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival. Movie begins at dusk, between 9-9:30 p.m. Pre-show activities start at 7 p.m. All movies are family friendly and will be closed captioned. Restrooms are available. A few vendors may have snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase…


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Litter Stewards at Esther Short Park

Thursday, August 3, 2023
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, August 3, 2023 3:00 pm Thursday, August 3, 2023 3:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Litter Stewards at Esther Short Park Clean Up Esther Short for Vancouver Arts & Music Festival Do you want to help make Vancouver a cleaner community? Join the Litter Stewards as we work to remove litter from all corners of our City. Volunteers will get an opportunity to work with fellow community members to preserve the natural beauty of Vancouver by eradicating litter from public spaces. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for rain. Sturdy shoes and long pants are required as well as a high-visibility vest. We’ll be meeting at the Slocum House in Esther Short Park and clean up the park and surrounding neighborhood. Youth…

Esther Short Park
605 Esther St
Vancouver , WA 98660

Clean Up Esther Short for Vancouver Arts & Music Festival Do you want to help make Vancouver a cleaner community? Join the Litter Stewards as we work to remove litter from all corners of our City. Volunteers will get an opportunity to work with fellow community members to preserve the natural beauty of Vancouver by eradicating litter from public spaces.…


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Art in Nature

Thursday, August 3, 2023
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Add to Calendar Thursday, August 3, 2023 9:00 am Thursday, August 3, 2023 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Art in Nature Come and create in the Water Center’s native plant gardens. Get inspired to make ephemeral nature sculptures like Andy Goldsworthy or sketch plants and animals like John Muir Laws. Take time to appreciate nature while making some art in the sunshine. Pencils and journals will be provided. Participants must be 10 years of age or older and youth must accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required and space is limited. You will receive a confirmation letter with full event details and meeting location after registration.

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Come and create in the Water Center’s native plant gardens. Get inspired to make ephemeral nature sculptures like Andy Goldsworthy or sketch plants and animals like John Muir Laws. Take time to appreciate nature while making some art in the sunshine. Pencils and journals will be provided. Participants must be 10 years of age or older and youth must accompanied by…


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