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The VDA’s 4 volunteer-led committees: Design, Promotions, Economic Vitality, and Organization, address different aspects of our exciting work centered on revitalizing downtown Vancouver. Join in, test the waters, see what is a good fit for you!
Promotions
Promotion creates excitement and vibrancy downtown. Street festivals, parades, retail events, and image development campaigns are some of the ways the VDA provides education on what’s downtown and encourages customer traffic. Promotion involves marketing an enticing image to shoppers, investors, and visitors.
Our Promotions Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM at the VDA office located at 811 Main St.
Promotions Committee is currently full. Please submit your interest via the form below to be added to the waitlist—we would love to consider you for a future role!
Design
Design enhances the look and feel of our downtown community. Historic building rehabilitation, public art, street and alley clean-up, landscaping, street furniture, signage, visual merchandising and lighting all improve the physical image of downtown Vancouver as a quality place to shop, work, walk, invest in, and live. Design improvements result in a reinvestment of public and private dollars to our downtown.
Our Design Committee meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8:30 AM at the VDA office at the VDA office located at 811 Main St.
Design Committee is currently full. Please submit your interest via the form below to be added to the waitlist—we would love to consider you for a future role!
Economic Vitality
Economic Vitality involves analyzing current market forces to develop long-term solutions. Recruiting new businesses, creatively converting unused space for new uses, and sharpening the competitiveness of downtown’s traditional merchants are examples of economic vitality activities.
Our Economic Vitality Committee is in search of a new committee chair. Committee chair play an important leadership role, working in partnership with the VDA executive director develop the EV workplan and managing related assignments to make our initiatives come to fruition. If you are interested in participating on the EV as the committee chair, or to learn more about the position, please fill out the submission form below stating your interest.
Our Economic Vitality Committee meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 8:30 AM at the VDA office located at 811 Main St.
Economic Vitality Committee is currently full. Please submit your interest via the form below to be added to the waitlist—we would love to consider you for a future role!
Organization (Board of Directors)
Organization sets the direction for the VDA & downtown Vancouver’s revitalization. The VDA’s board of directors is made up of business and property owners, bankers, citizens, historic preservationists, public officials, and local economic development representatives.
Join a Committee / Inquire!
Events
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Open Mic at Dovetail Cellars
Open Mic with Jeff Keddie (@jeffkeddiemusic) is held on the third Thursday of each month. This event has gathered a dedicated and supportive lineup of songwriters and small groups who play every month. The show is live on KXRW, Vancouver’s local independent radio station. Sign-ups start at 5:30pm
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Musical Bingo at Pour Choices Pub
🎶 Get ready for a night of good music, great people, and Musical Bingo! 🎶 Join us at Pour Choices Pub on Thursday, October 15th at 7:00 PM for a fun night of tunes, laughs, and a little friendly competition! 🎵✨ 📍 1919 Main Street, Vancouver 98660 Grab your friends, grab a drink, and come play! 🍻🎶
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Friday Live Music at Pour Choices Pub
🎺🎶 Get ready for a night of incredible live music! Join us at Pour Choices Pub this Friday, October 16th at 7:30 PM as we welcome Tino to the stage! Come enjoy great music, cold drinks, and good vibes with your favorite people! 🍻✨ 📍 1919 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 See you at the Pub! 🎶
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Secret Spaces: Post Hospital Tour
The Historic Trust invites you to explore your local history! The Secret Spaces: Post Hospital Tour will give participants a chance to step back in time and imagine the rooms of this historic building in action. With access to explore spaces on all four floors, you’ll get an exclusive peek inside this structure that has been off-limits to the public for decades. Your experience begins across the street from the Post Hospital at the Red Cross Building with a brief 10 to 15 minute […]
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(Not So) Scary Nature Day at Columbia Springs
You're invited! Join us for a Nature Day exploring creepy, crawly critters at Columbia Springs. This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature fun! When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00am-1:00pm Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring not so scary creatures! How: Drop by when it works for […]
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William Scofield Gallery — Artist Talk with Candace Pratt
Join exhibiting artist Candace Pratt for a conversation about her work and the ideas behind her pieces in Accumulation at William Scofield Gallery. Accumulation brings together the work of Tasha Owen and Candace Pratt, exploring how past experiences, knowledge, and influences accumulate over time and become part of what we create in the present.
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Saturday Karaoke Night at Pour Choices Pub
It’s Karaoke night people! Let your inner entertainer shine and show us what you got. Come out solo or with some friends and have a good time. Starting at 8:30 pm so don’t miss out! 1919 Main Street Vancouver, WA 98660
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October Forest Walk at Columbia Springs
You're invited! Join us for a Forest Walk at Columbia Springs. Have you ever wondered what wildlife call Columbia Springs or what types of native plants you can find along the trails? Find the answers to these questions and more on a guided forest walk! Come along with knowledgeable Columbia Springs staff, or expert volunteer, as they lead you on a walk on one of our trails to discover the magic of our site. Forest walks are great for all ages! Please note that our trails are not stroller […]
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Stewardship Saturday
Join us for a Stewardship Saturday! When: Saturday, October 24 from 9am – 12pm Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) What: This event is perfect for volunteers who want to spend a couple of hours working outside in Columbia Springs' beautiful natural area. Projects typically include removing invasive species, trail maintenance, and improving the accessibility and safety of the site. Columbia Springs will provide tools, gloves, and guidance. Volunteers are asked to bring a water bottle, gloves (if you have […]
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Pour Choices Pub presents: Pink After Dark – Karaoke for a Cause
🎀 PINK AFTER DARK — Karaoke for a Cause! 🎤💗 Join us at Pour Choices Pub for a special night of karaoke as we celebrate women and breast cancer survivors! Wear your pink, grab the mic, and help us turn a fun night out into something meaningful. 💕 ✨ Proceeds from our special edition hat and donations will go towards a nonprofit that assists women during their treatments and battle. 📅 Saturday, October 24th ⏰ 8:30 PM 📍 Pour Choices Pub 1919 Main Street, […]
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Biodynamic (“Witchy”) Wine School with Ben
Join our winemaker, Ben, for a blind tasting of five different Biodynamic wines. Biodynamic wine is often labeled as "witchy" due to its reliance on Rudolf Steiner’s 1920s spiritual-ethical-agricultural methods, which include burying cow horns filled with manure (Preparation 500) or quartz crystals (Preparation 501) to enhance soil microbiology and following lunar and astrological calendars for pruning and harvesting. This is our Halloween class - costumes are encouraged. TIckets are $35. Sign up at www.dovetailcellars.com/events
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Halloween Sip & Paint at Pour Choices Pub
🎃🐈⬛ Get spooky & creative with us! 🎨🍷 Join us for a Halloween Sip & Paint with Marissa at Pour Choices Pub! Spend the evening painting, sipping, and getting into the Halloween spirit. 👻✨ 📅 Thursday, October 29th ⏰ 6:30 PM 🎨 $35 per person — includes 1 drink! 📍 Pour Choices Pub | 1919 Main Street, Vancouver ⚠️ Space is limited! DM us and we’ll send you a Venmo link to reserve your spot. Once spots are gone, they’re gone! Grab a friend […]