Vancouver, Wash. – Convenient access to parks, open spaces and quality recreational facilities and programs greatly increases the likelihood of physical activity. Regular participation in physical activity can provide social and emotional benefits by reducing depression and anxiety, improving mood and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Learn about the connection between health and access to open space and recreation opportunities at the next meeting of the Commission on Aging, 4:30 pm Wednesday, April 17.

Vancouver, Wash. – The county manager is seeking applicants to fill two vacant elected official positions on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.

The twelve-member board makes recommendations about local government funding for basic needs, self-sufficiency and housing programs. Members also advocate for services supporting low-income communities, families and persons.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Columbia River Gorge Commission. The appointment begins July 1, 2019 and continues through June 30, 2023.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County middle and high school students are invited to join Prevention is a Party on April 19 from 8-10:30 pm. The drug- and alcohol-free celebration for youth will be held at the Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave.

The free celebration will have food, swimming, basketball, a DJ, video games, table games, giveaways and prizes. Youth must bring their own locks for lockers.

Peer educators from Clark County’s STASHA program are hosting the event in partnership with Firstenburg Center’s Teen Late Night program.

Vancouver, Wash. – Beginning in April, West Van for Youth coalition will offer a free, 5-week parenting workshop for parents who live in the west-side 98660, 98661 and 98663 zip codes.

The evidence-based Guiding Good Choices parenting classes are for parents and other caregivers of children ages 9-14.

Classes are held each Thursday from April 11, 2019 through May 9, 2019. Meals and child care will be provided. Each session runs 6-8 pm at Trinity Lutheran 309 W 39th St. Optional dinner begins at 5:30 pm.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on a seven-member Parks Advisory Board. The position is completing a term that will expire Dec. 31, 2020.

Board members serve three-year terms. Upon expiration of a term, a member can apply again. There is no limit on how many terms a member can serve.  

Vancouver, Wash. – High Contrast: Light and Line, Shape and Form, a study in contrasts an art exhibit featuring the work of KC Madsen and Noah Matteuci will be on display at the Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery Monday, April 1 through Friday, June 29, 2019.

An opening reception honoring the artists is scheduled for 5-7 pm Friday, April 5 at the Anstine Gallery, sixth floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.

This event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Clark County Arts Commission.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County celebrated community leaders in environmental sustainability at the third annual Green Awards on Wednesday evening at Kiggins Theatre. The awards highlighted the accomplishments of residents, teachers and businesses and celebrated their commitment to reducing harmful environmental impacts, educating others, and giving back to the community.

Here are the 2019 Green Awards winners:

Barre3 Felida – Green Business Award, small business category

Vancouver, WA ‒ At 10 am on Tuesday, March 19, the Clark County Elections Office will conduct a logic and accuracy test of the programming to be used to tabulate ballots and the accessible voting units for the April 23 special election.

The test will be held at the Elections Office, 1408 Franklin St. Members of the news media, and jurisdictions with measures on the ballot and the public are invited to attend this test, which is required under Washington law.

Ballots will be mailed Friday, April 5.

Clark County Public Health is continuing its measles outbreak investigation. Since Jan. 1, Public Health has identified 73 confirmed cases and is currently investigating two suspect cases. There are no new locations where people may have been exposed to measles.

Here are the details of the 73 confirmed cases:

Age

• 1 to 10 years: 53 cases
• 11 to 18 years: 15 cases
• 19 to 29 years: one case
• 30 to 39 years: four cases

Immunization status