The Clark County Commission on Aging continues the “Prepare in a Year” discussion series. This month’s topic is all about sharing emergency kits. Experts from CRESA, Clark County’s regional emergency services agency, will discuss the topic and answer questions from the audience.
The meeting will be 4:30 pm Wednesday, April 17.
Clark County Public Works invites residents to an open house to learn more about the wetland restoration project planned for the 78th Street Heritage Farm. The open house, 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 22, will allow residents and farm partners to learn more about the project and provide feedback.
The Clark County Youth Commission is recruiting youths from all walks of life to fill at least 10 positions for the 2024-2025 program year.
The commission is a group of 30 people ages 11-19 which serves as a voice for Clark County youth. It advises the Clark County Council, county departments and community organizations about how their work can affect young people. It identifies and takes action on youth concerns, educates the community about building strong youth-adult partnerships, and provides leadership opportunities for youth.
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Arts announced recently that it has selected Washougal resident Susan Dingle as Clark County Poet Laureate. Dingle will serve 2024-2026 promoting the art of poetry and literature throughout Clark County. Her term began April 1.
The Arts Commission in March held a “passing of the pen” celebration with Dingle’s predecessor, Armin Tolentino presenting her with a traditional laurel wreath.
Clark County Public Works is seeking applicants for an open volunteer park host position at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park. Frenchman’s Bar is a popular, cherished, long-time riverfront park close to the hearts of many Clark County residents. With several reservable picnic shelters, a playground, sand volleyball courts and a multi-use trail, it is an iconic representation of outdoor fun in Clark County. The next park host will help care for this cherished park and its visitors.
Beginning Friday, April 5, Clark County Elections will mail ballots to all voters who reside in the City of Camas and Ridgefield School District for the April 23 Special Election.
Several events planned for April, an awareness walk scheduled for June
The Arthur D. Curtis Justice Center will partner with Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries to host a series of events recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Clark County Public Works, Parks and Lands invites residents to an open house to learn more about the parking lot and safety improvement project coming to Harmony Sports Complex. The open house, 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, will allow residents and facility users to learn more about the upcoming project and provide feedback.
Clark County has joined a national movement to prevent food waste. The Clark County Council on Tuesday proclaimed April 1-7 to be Food Waste Prevention Week, joining the international sustainability campaign with more than 600 organizations working to implement and amplify food waste prevention education.
The Public Works Clean Water division is asking residents for input about which programs, activities and services are most important to them via a survey opening March 25. This information will be used to guide planning efforts to update the division’s service offerings. The survey asks residents why rivers and lakes are important to them and how we should protect and improve water quality. It also asks how much they value various services provided by Clean Water, like street sweeping and leaf disposal coupons.
