Vancouver, WA ‒ The local premiere of Resilience: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope will be 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at Firm Foundations School, 1919 S.W. 25th Ave., Battle Ground. The screening is free and open to the community.

Vancouver, WA ‒ Public Health Program Manager Joe Laxson has been named the 2016 Washington State Environmental Health Director of the Year. Each year, the Washington State Environmental Health Directors presents the award to someone who has demonstrated leadership in the profession at the local and state levels.

Clark County Elections, 1408 Franklin St., Vancouver, will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, to allow voters to pick up replacement ballots and/or take care of any election-related business prior to Tuesday's general election.

For example, if a registered voter has not received a ballot, he or she should contact Elections in person or by calling (360) 397-2345. If a voter recently moved and did not notify Elections with a change of address notice, the ballot will be returned as undeliverable. Ballots cannot be forwarded in the mail.

Vancouver, WA – Clark County is seeking applicants to fill three seats on the five-person Clark County Noxious Weed Control Board.

The weed board advises the Board of County Councilors about managing noxious weeds. State law requires the eradication of Class A noxious weeds, which are non-native species with limited distribution in Washington. For other noxious weeds, the state defers to local officials to determine control and containment requirements.

Vancouver, WA – The vast majority of people say they want to grow old in their current home. Over time, technology will play a key role in making aging-in-place safer, healthier and more comfortable for many seniors and their families.

Hear how to design a successful living environment for the second half of life at the Tuesday, Nov. 15, meeting of the Commission on Aging. The 4:30 p.m. meeting will be in the sixth-floor hearing room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. It is open to the public.

Vancouver, WA – Students and teachers from more than 30 Clark County schools will gather next week to learn how to increase their environmental leadership in their schools.

Clark County Green Schools will host its annual Student Summit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Clark College’s Gaiser Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way.

The four-hour event will include educational activities, breakout sessions and opportunities for students and teachers to learn from one another.

Vancouver, WA  ̶  Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill of Vancouver and Furuno USA, Inc. of Camas were honored recently as the small and large businesses, respectively, of the year for their commitment to employ people with developmental disabilities.

Vancouver, WA – The Clark County Arts Commission will review a two-year strategic plan at their December meeting. The commission will not hold a meeting in November.

The December meeting will be at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, in room 678 of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. The meeting is open to the public.

The 11-member arts board advises and collaborates with the Board of County Councilors and city councils and reports accomplishments to the community. Members advocate for the arts at public hearings and other public forums.

Auditor Greg Kimsey and Cathie Garber, Elections supervisor, will be on hand to accept voter registration forms at the Tuesday, Oct. 25, Candidates Forum on Disabilities. The forum will be 6-8:30 p.m. at Clark College, Gaiser Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver.

Only persons who are not registered anywhere in Washington may still register in Clark County before the upcoming Nov. 8 General Election. Updates to addresses for current Clark County voters also will be accepted at the event.

Vaccine widely available at clinics and pharmacies in Clark County

Vancouver, WA − Flu vaccine is widely available in Clark County, and health officials are recommending everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated early.

“Some people delay getting a flu shot in the mistaken belief that vaccine effectiveness will wear off before winter, when flu season typically ramps up,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer. “Actually, you are better off getting the vaccine as soon as it’s available because flu season starts early some years.