Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
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🏘️ Community
The Greater Vancouver Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2025 First Citizen Award to honor civic leaders—individuals who have boosted community life in Southwest Washington.
Nominations must be submitted by August 14 and the winner will be honored at the Chamber’s Business & Leadership Awards this fall—an event recognizing decades of local service.
An all-you-can-eat ice cream festival will soon delight Vancouver residents as dozens of flavors are set to be served at Esther Short Park and Playground — drawing families and ice cream lovers in the community.
Festival organizers expect the event to offer a fun and tasty experience for all attendees.
🏛️ Government
Vancouver and Clark County councils approved a $2.1M funding deal to support construction of the Bridge Shelter at 5313 N.E.
94th Ave.—the facility is set to open in 2026, offer trauma-informed services, and reserve up to 30% of its beds for eligible Clark County residents from outside Vancouver for the first four years.
Vancouver city council approved a rental registration program Monday with a 4—3 vote that requires landlords to pay a $30 fee per unit by Feb.
15 each year while exempting short-term rentals, hotels, emergency shelters and nursing homes. The city will open registration in early 2026 to help track its nearly 40,000 renter-occupied units and improve oversight of smaller properties.
🎉 Vancouver Events
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2025 St Baldrick's Pickleball Tournament
8 a.m. — Cascade Middle School — Registration fee required — Compete in a fast-paced pickleball tournament in Vancouver's energetic community.
Venardos Circus
2-3:30 p.m. — Vancouver Mall — Ticketed event — Celebrate the return of the Broadway-style animal-free circus in an exciting afternoon show.
Venardos Circus: 10th Anniversary Celebration
2 PM — Vancouver Mall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate a Broadway-style, animal-free circus returning to Vancouver with spectacular performances.
Best of the 90s Music Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — School of Rock — $550 — Celebrate iconic 90s bands through a week of learning and live performance.
23rd Annual 4 Days of Aloha
Wed, Jul 23 — Esther Short Park and Playground — Various ticket options available — Experience the largest Native Hawaiian cultural celebration in the Pacific Northwest with workshops, performances, and delicious food.
Tween & Teen Tabletop Role Playing Game Adventure
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Cascade Park Community Library — Free entry — Create your character and dive into a fun Dungeons & Dragons adventure!
Talk Like a Boss Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Incite Strategies Credit Solutions — Cost not specified — Build unshakable confidence and master your pitch in this interactive workshop for entrepreneurs.
Wild Neighbors Nature Day
10 AM – 1 PM — Columbia Springs — No RSVP required — Engage in hands-on science and nature experiences suitable for all ages.
Airbrush Essentials Class
10 AM – 5 PM — Mindtaker Miniatures — $125 — Learn foundational airbrush techniques for miniature painting with expert guidance.
Rock 101 Music Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — School of Rock — Check website for cost — A fun-filled week for beginner musicians to explore instruments and perform at the end of camp.
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