‘Rebel Women of Clark County’ set for March 3

Clark County Historical Museum’s 2022 Speaker Series continues with “(Her)Story: Rebel Women of Clark County,” presented by April Buzby, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the historical museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver.

The CCHM Speaker Series is sponsored by the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission and Versa Events. Tickets cost $5 for general admission; $4 for seniors and students; 3 for children younger than 18; and are free for CCHM members, veterans and active-duty military personnel.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, as seating is limited. Doors will open at 5 p.m. on March 3. CCHM requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all events.

Buzby will tell the stories of Elizabeth Jane Herrington Irwin and Mary Ellen Bates, two extraordinary women who served during the first and second World Wars.

“There are so many amazing women that have left behind their mark on this community and only a handful are really ever talked about,” Buzby said in a news release. “Even those women we all feel we know have become more myth than a true representation of who they were. It is my hope that this project provides an opportunity for Clark County to meet these women as they truly were.”

For more information, call the museum at 360-993-5679 or email outreach@cchmuseum.org.

Commission on Aging seeks three new members

Clark County is seeking applicants for three positions on its Commission on Aging. The commission manages and implements the county’s Aging Readiness Plan and fosters countywide awareness, dialogue and insight into challenges and opportunities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities.

The terms would run from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2025. Residents living in Clark County may apply.

The commission meets from 3:15 to 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, which includes a work session followed by a public meeting with informational presentations/discussions. Meetings currently are being held in a virtual format.

Applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, at Michelle.Pfenning@clark.wa.gov. Applications also may be mailed to P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000.

The submission deadline is 5 p.m. March 25.

For more information, visit clark.wa.gov/aging.