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Business | Community Resources | Community Classes | Crime Info
| Education | Employment | Events
|Government | History |
Housing | Libraries
| Statistics
| Volunteer Resources
Business
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- Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce
- Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce
- Clark County Chamber of Commerce
- Columbia River Economic Council
- Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
- North Clark County Chamber of Commerce
- SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)--Vancouver Branch
- Small Business Development Center--Vancouver
- Vancouver Business Journal
- Woodland Chamber of Commerce
See also our Small Business and Companies subject pages.
Community Resources
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- 211info
- Dial 2-1-1 for health and human services referral information in the Portland/Vacouver metro area. Spanish-speaking operator is available. Also has an Online Directory of Services that covers community services in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
- Battle Ground, Washington
- An online marketplace for Battle Ground, Amboy and Yacolt area.
- Camas-Washougal Post Record
- Weekly newspaper for the Camas-Washougal area.
- Clubs and Organizations
- Search local clubs and organizations by categories, from the Columbian.
- The Columbian
- The daily newspaper for Clark County. Lots of nice features for local information.
- Human Services Council
- Coordinates community services for Southwest Washington. Operates "Information & Referral" services and a "Volunteer Center".
- Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital
- The second hospital in Clark County opened in fall 2005.
- The Reflector
- Local newspaper for North Clark County with free distribution.
- Ridgefield, Washington
- Ridgefield-Lewis River.com
- The two community sites list events and news at Ridgefield. Both include a community calendar and information about the area.
- Southwest Washington Medical Center
- A non-profit regional medical center serving Clark County since 1858 and also is the largest local private employer.
- Southwest Washington Visitors & Convention Bureau
- Features what to do, where to stay and meeting places in Southwest Washington.
- Vancouver OnStage
- Features "Community Performing Arts Events Calendar" and local area auditons information.
Community Classes
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- Battle Ground School District-Community Education
- Camas Community Education
- Clark College-Adult Basic Education/GED Preparation
- Clark College-Citizenship
- Clark College-Countinuing Education (Business and Industry/Community Education
- Clark College-English as a Second Language
- Evergreen School District-Community Education
- Hockinson Community Education
- La Center Community Education
- Southwest Washington Medical Center-Health Classes
- Vancouver-Clark County Parks and Recreation
- Washougal Community Education
- Water Resources Education Center
- Woodland Community Education
Crime Information
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- Camas Police Department
- Clark County Sheriff's Office
- Sex/Kidnap Offenders List
- Offered through the Clark County Sheriff's Official web site.
- Vancouver Police Department
Education
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- Clark College
- Local two-year community college with partnerships with WSU and offers Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language and citizenship classes.
- Educational Service District 112
- ESD 112 serves six counties and thirty-one school districts in Southwest Washington.
- Saturday Academy
- School Districts Directory in Southwest Washington
- Has links to all Southwest Washington School Districts and individual school websites, if available.
- SELF: Support for Early Learning and Families
- An Early Learning Clearinghouse for parents, child care providers, and early child care educators.
- Washington State University - Vancouver
- Young Audiences of Oregon & Southwest Washington
- The oldest and largest art in education organization in the Northwest.
See also our Education subject page.
Employment
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- Columbian
- Local newspaper with online classified ads.
See also our Employment subject page.
Events
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- The Ampitheater at Clark County
- "Portland/Vancouver area´s first-ever world-class outdoor entertainment venue."
- Clark County Fair
- The annual Clark County Fair is to be held in Ridgefield from August 5-14, 2005.
The Exhibitor Handbooks are now only available online.
- ColumbianTalk.com
- From the Columbian, features the Weekend Section, local events and places to go.
- KINK's What's Going On Page
- Concert calendar and list of cultural, musical, children's, sports and holiday events for Portland metro areas.
- PDXguide.com
- Searchable event calendar for in and around Portland areas. Also includes a directory of organizations in Portland.
- Vancouver Farmers Market
- Feature local vendors who market fresh produce and fine handicrafts. Operate from April to October on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Washougal Main Street Market
- Held between May 10 to August 30, 2008 on the corner of Main Street and Pandelton Way.
Government
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- Battle Ground City Government
- Camas City Government
- Clark County Geographic Information Systems
- Check out the "Maps Online" section for property information and the most detailed aerial photographs of Clark County for sale.
- Clark County Code
- Clark County Government
- La Center City Government
- Ridgefield City Government
- Washougal, Washington
- Vancouver City Government
See also our Government subject page.
History
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- Clark County Genealogical Society
- Clark County Historical Museum
- Clark County History: from the Columbian
- Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
- The Rainbow House
Housing
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- Community Home Ownership Center
- A free information and referral service for first-time, low-to-moderate income homebuyers. Links to homebuyer educational seminar schedule around the state."
- HousingConnections.org
- A web-based community service that connects housing providers and renters. The site covers Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties in Oregon and Clark County in Washington. It includes a housing calculator and a locator database for properties owners to list and renters to search for affordable, accessible or special needs housing. The site is sponsored by the City of Portland Bureau of Housing and Community Development.
- RMLS
- Provides a searchable database for real estate information in Southwest Washington and many parts of Oregon.
- Vancouver Housing Authority
- A public municipal corporation which "provides a variety of housing and services to address the particular needs of low-income families, seniors and disabled people."
Libraries
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- Camas Public Library
- Clark College Cannell Library
- Clark County Law Library
- Fort Vancouver Regional Library
- Southwest Washington Medical Center Library
- Washington State University Library
Statistics
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- Clark County Profile - Office of Financial Management, WA State
- Clark County Quick Facts
- Consumer Price Index and other statistical informaton
- Population and Economic Handbook (Online version)
- U.S. Bureau of Census - Clark County Information (includes some Census 2000 statistics)
Volunteer Resources
- CascadeLink: Volunteerism
- Listing of Vancouver/Portland metro and national websites that provide matching opportunities for volunteering.
- Volunteer Here
- A network of volunteer opportunities in the Portland, OR/Vancouver,WA metropolitan area.
- Volunteer at FVRL
- Be a volunteer at your local library. FVRL welcomes you!
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