Family Community Resource Center Drive

Just over 1000 kids in the Evergreen School District alone are "in transition" meaning no permanent place of residence (homeless).  The 14 Family Community Resource Centers in our local schools will greatly benefit from these summer events!  We encourage you to join the June Facebook event and share on your own social media too.  This event was also published in The Columbian.

National Night Out 2015

Talking with kids about marijuana

"Resources, suggestions planned for talking with children about pot use"

Tomorrow night, The Prevent! Coalition will be hosting a free, educational seminar for the community-specifically parents, grandparents and caregivers for tools and resources for talking with kids about marijuana. 

See this article for more. The live discussion will be on TV at CVTV Channel 21.

*Source: The Columbian

Mother's Day Weekend Plant Sale

Master Gardener Plant Sale, proceeds go to help support food and garden growing education programs right here in Clark County.  Bring your own carts or wagon and check it out; will be at the 78th Street Heritage Farm on Saturday, May 9th from 9am-4pm and Sunday from 10am-3pm.

Earth Day Celebration

Family Eco-Fair Celebration for Earth Day.  Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 10am-2pm at Salmon Creek Regional Park (near Klineline Pond).  All activities are free.

Recycling Day Events 2015

Here's a list of this year's recycling day events and locations, including materials being accepted. 

Get more information with the RecycleRight app.  Download it and/or learn more at www.RecyclingA-Z.com 

Another great recycling resource is Clark County Green Neighbors website or visit their Facebook page.

Home & Garden Idea Fair

Clark Public Utilities Home & Garden Idea Fair, April 24-26, 2015  at Clark County Event  Center at the Fairgrounds.  Free Admission, $6 parking.  Free shuttle bus available to save on parking costs, see website for more details.  Canned Food donations or contribution to Operation Warm Heart encouraged.

Safe & Secure Rx Disposal

Coming Up!  Rx Take Back Spring Event  - Saturday, April 25, 2015.

For year-round disposal options, see this flyer.  For additional information and resources, we invite you to check out the Prevent! Coalition of Clark County or visit Clark County's medication recycling page.

You can also find this event posted on our neighborhood Facebook page.

TODAY! Community Fair!

Cleaning Up, Clearing Out

Christmas Tree still up?  As many are cleaning up from the holidays or will be, here's more information for disposing of your tree.  If you'd prefer to recycle your tree into your own yard, try adding it in your compost pile or starting a new one.  Resources like "how to compost" by Columbia Springs can help you get started or maybe you'll learn something new for your existing pile.

Speaking of recycling, are you making a resolution to recycle more in the new year or just to make the most of the yucky weather by getting an early jump on the spring cleaning?  There is a free collection event on Saturday, January 4th.  Get rid of block foam or electronics, click here for more about the event. 

Looking to get rid of something else?  Try the Recycling A-Z page. "The Clark County Green Neighbors program is a new and exciting way for you to learn about green events in your area and discover how you can live a more sustainable life." -Clark County Environmental Services

Make A Difference Day: "The Butt Stops Here"

This Saturday, the 3rd Annual "The Butt Stops Here" cleanup event is taking place to remove cigarette butts and other litter from our parks.  As part of Make A Difference Day, the nation's largest day of community service, volunteers will gather to do various service work in their own communities including our local effort "The Butt Stops Here".

Volunteers can sign up online.  Lunch for the volunteers, courtesy of Blind Onion will be served afterwards (1pm).

Rx Drug Take Back

Don't flush your medications down the toilet or throw them in the trash.  Dispose of unused or out-of-date prescription drugs safely!  Two drop-off locations will be open Saturday, October 26th from 10am-2pm to take back controlled and non-controlled substances.  How much was collected earlier this year?  Find out how much was collected right here in Clark County in April.

Here is a quick link to overall safe disposal of medications.  The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington accepts specific medication donations and participating pharmacies take back non-controlled substances.  Sheriff and Police Departments take back controlled substances. 

We encourage you to learn more about the Prevent! Coalition of Clark County and their extensive list of resources.   Even more information is just another click away, including more about the national initiative.

Free Shred Day - this Saturday!

4th Annual Cooperative Shred Day on Saturday, October 19, 2013.  iQ Credit Union's Hazel Dell Branch is offering free shredding from 10am-2pm. Canned Food donations are being accepted for the Clark County Food Banks during this event.  Click here for the Hazel Dell branch location and details!

Save The Date

We're proud to announce the date, time and location has been confirmed for our 2nd Annual Community Fair!  Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 8, 2014, Noon - 4pm to save the date!  Not sure what this is all about or missed the event last year?  See more about our 1st Annual Community Fair!