Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Fire Chief Chris Drone of Clark County Fire District 3 will host a community coffee hour on May 1 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Dev's Coffee Bar (316 E.
Main St. in Battle Ground) where residents can ask questions and learn about new projects, including plans to hire more firefighter/EMTs and upgrade facilities.
Clark Public Utilities will host the 2025 Home & Garden Idea Fair at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield April 26–27 — the fair will feature vendors, one of the region's largest plant sales, family activities, and a dedicated kids' Power Zone.
The free event offers optional donations and $6 parking for attendees.
🏛️ Government
U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was booed during her town hall in Vancouver on Thursday night when local voters reacted to her vote for the SAVE Act.
Perez said she remains committed to accountability — her team later removed her for security reasons.
🎉 Vancouver Events
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Home & Garden Idea Fair 2025
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Clark County Event Center — Admission details not specified — Explore creative and budget-friendly gardening and home improvement ideas at this vibrant community fair.
Kill Team Sundays
10 AM – 3 PM — Mindtaker Miniatures — Free entry — Engage in thrilling tabletop skirmishes with fellow Warhammer enthusiasts.
Line Dancing Fun
1-3 p.m. — Cascade Park Community Library — Free entry — Learn line dances for fun and exercise in a friendly atmosphere.
Baby Storytime for Infants
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Vancouver Community Library — Free entry — A delightful storytime for babies aged 0-18 months filled with engaging tales and nursery rhymes.
SilverSneakers Fitness Class
10:15-11:15 a.m. — Vancouver Clinic | Evergreen Place — Free entry — Enhance your strength, balance, and overall health with this engaging fitness class for seniors.
CRESA Administrative Board Regular Monthly Meeting
6 p.m. — 11018 NE 51st Cir, Vancouver, WA — Free entry — Attend the regular monthly meeting to discuss community emergency services and planning.
Biddlewood Park Natural Area Flora & Fauna Volunteer Event
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Biddlewood Park — Free entry — Get hands-on with nature while helping to enhance local ecosystems by mulching and removing invasive plants.
Vancouver Opening Day Parade
1-2 p.m. — Vancouver Waterfront — Free entry — Celebrate the start of the boating season with a vibrant parade featuring over 100 decorated boats.
Family Paint Party
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Best Western Premier Hotel at Fisher's Landing — Cost info not specified — Unleash your creativity at this entertaining family paint gathering!
Spruce the Couve Volunteer Event
9:00 – 11:30 AM — Esther Short Park and Playground — Free entry — Volunteer for a family-friendly morning of flower planting and downtown cleanup in Vancouver.
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