Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
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🎭 Culture
Clark College will host the annual Sakura Festival on April 17 at its main campus — a free event celebrating Japanese culture and international friendship with live performances, art displays, and a symbolic butterfly release.
Opening remarks will begin at 1 p.m. in the Royce Pollard Japanese Friendship Garden, with an indoor alternative available if weather does not permit outdoor activities.
🏛️ Government
Clark County will begin upgrading traffic and pedestrian signals in mid-April to improve safety, accessibility, and technology.
Construction will take place at multiple intersections on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.—travelers may face temporary lane and sidewalk closures near work zones.
🎉 Vancouver Events
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Mosaic Art Workshop
4-6 p.m. — Live Laugh Love Art Vancouver — $65.00 — Unleash your creativity with a hands-on mosaic art experience while socializing with friends.
SilverSneakers Fitness Class for Seniors
10:15-11:15 a.m. — Vancouver Clinic | Evergreen Place — Free entry — Foster strength and balance in a community fitness class tailored for seniors.
Sakura Festival
1-3 p.m. — Clark College — Free entry — Celebrate cherry blossoms with performances, activities, and cultural displays in the heart of Vancouver.
Canvas Painting Workshop
4-6 p.m. — Live Laugh Love Art Vancouver — Check the event page for pricing — Enjoy a guided, step-by-step painting workshop.
Rising Generations Traditional PowWow
12-10 p.m. — Clark College — Free entry — Celebrate Native American culture with traditional performances, delicious frybread, and local artisan crafts.
Mists of Mindtaker Adventure Series
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Mindtaker Miniatures — Ticket required — Dive into a drop-in D&D session filled with combat, roleplay, and puzzles.
Earth Day Service Event
10 AM – 12 PM — Pacific Community Park — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with community service in the Natural Demonstration Garden.
Test Event 123
10 AM - 12 PM — Walmart Supercenter — Free entry — Experience a fun-filled day of activities and surprises with the community.
Wood Sign Painting Workshop
4-6 p.m. — Live Laugh Love Art Vancouver — $65-$75 — Unleash your creativity with a fun painting workshop to create personalized wood signs.
Mosaic Art Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Live Laugh Love Art Vancouver — $55.00 — Unleash creativity as you create unique tiled art in a fun, guided workshop.
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