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Spring Farmers Markets in Vancouver, WA

One of the best parts of spring in Vancouver is the reopening of our local farmers' market! Read on to learn about the Vancouver Farmers Market and new information about their COVID-19 safety precautions. Rain or Shine The Vancouver Farmers Market is open every weekend whether it rains or shines! As you know, the PNW is pretty rainy in the spring, but this outdoor market is ready to serve the community no matter the weather. They opened last weekend on March 20th, and will stay open through October 31st. Their hours are Saturday 9 am to 3 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. You can stay up to date on Farmers Market news on their Facebook ! Order Online One cool thing about the COVID-19 precautions is that you can now order online from the local vendors that participate in the market downtown. Feel free to wander around, with a mask, and skip the line to pick up your online order! Visit their online store to learn more and order ahead. You can order everything from fresh produce to locally crafted goods, ready to eat foods, and Market Box Subscriptions. COVID-19 Precautions The Vancouver Farmers Market has made their shoppers guidelines available to view on their website. They ask that shoppers please follow these strict guidelines to protect themselves and others, especially elderly visitors who are more susceptible to COVID-19. You can view these guidelines here . Happy shopping! We hope you have fun exploring the market this spring, check our blog next week for more local food and fun!

Thanksgiving Turkey Trots in Vancouver WA

November is a special time of year to think about all the things we have to be thankful for and give back to the wonderful community we live in. An excellent way to do this is by participating in the local Thanksgiving Marathon! Read on to learn about the Clark County Turkey Trot, where to sign up, and why it’s so special to the people of Vancouver, WA. Here are some quick details about this family-friendly Turkey Trot! The race itself is a 5k or 10k Run/Walk, taking place on Thanksgiving Morning - November 26, 2020. The race follows a pre-marked course that you can find on the website, and for this unique year if you want to race at home you are more than welcome! The official courses will still be marked with Start/Finish signs and 5K turnaround signs on Thanksgiving morning from 8 am-10 am! There are courses for Ridgefield, Camas, Lewisville, Salmon Creek Trail, and along the Waterfront. The cost to join is just $20. The Polar Plunge is not included in that, as that part of the race has been canceled this year. That $20 covers registration, a t-shirt, finisher’s magnet, and race bib! The Clark County Turkey Trot is a long-running (pun intended) turkey-trot sponsored by numerous local businesses. The list of sponsors for 2020 includes Heritage Bank, Barre3, Clif Bar, Columbia Sportswear Company, coreTek, The Old Spaghetti Factory, and more! This fundraiser gives 100% of the proceeds from the race to the Clark County Food Bank. The Clark County Food Bank is essential to alleviating hunger and food insecurity in Clark County. They are a grower, gleaner, and supplier of food and provide a critical link between resources and people in need! This organization is an incredible force, distributing 8 million pounds of food and 6.7 million meals a year. There is a great need for help with over 100,000 hungry people in Clark County, and the Clark County Turkey Trot is just one way to give back and help your community this holiday season! If you participate in the race, take a photo and share it with us on Facebook or Instagram ! Come back next week for a blog featuring more ways to pay it forward this holiday season. Have a good weekend everyone!