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

Vancouver, Wash. – Residents will have a chance next week to offer their thoughts before Clark County considers changing or setting speed limits on six sections of county roadway.

The Clark County Council will hold a public hearing on the speed limit updates at 6 pm Tuesday, March 19, in the sixth-floor Hearing Room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.

Vancouver, Wash.  ̶  An art show highlighting local youth artists is scheduled for 4:30-8:30 pm Thursday, March 21, at the Clark County Youth House, 1012 Esther St.

The show, “Trading Eyes,” will feature many forms of art including canvas and rock paintings, sculptures and more.

Many of the young artists will be present to answer questions, and some artwork will be available for purchase.

Light refreshments will be provided at the event, which is free and open to the community.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is continuing its measles outbreak investigation. Since Jan. 1, Public Health has identified 72 confirmed cases and is not currently investigating any suspect cases. There are no new locations where people may have been exposed to measles.

Here are the details of the 72 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: three cases

Immunization status