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The Building Industry Association of Clark County presents the 46th annual GRO Parade of Homes, a showcase of the Pacific Northwest’s finest home architecture, design, and construction, September 6-22, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Reserve at Lake River in Felida, Wash.
Featuring the latest in high-end home construction from Affinity Homes and Cascade West Development, the GRO Parade of Homes will offer a walk-through experience of three homes on a single site overlooking Lake River. Each home boasts open-air living spaces, and state of the art home technology, appliances, lighting, plumbing, textures, and colors. Trusted builders, designers, and real estate professionals will be on-site to answer questions and offer insights. Food and beverage offerings from local food trucks will round out the experience for all to enjoy.
Several special events will be a part of this year’s Parade of Homes.
– VIP Night – Thursday, September 5th, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Celebrate the Parade of Homes opening night with a red carpet moment and first access to the home tour. Presenting sponsor NW Natural will cater dinner. (21 and over, VIP tickets $75).
– Family Day – Saturday, September 7th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Enjoy family-friendly activities. Kids under 12 are free.
– Hero Day – Sunday, September 8th, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. First responders with valid ID get $3 off full price admission and active or retired military will receive free admission. Students from Battle Ground High School ROTC program will hold hourly flag salutes from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
– Designer Day – Wednesday, September 11th, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Industry designers will gain complimentary admission by turning in their business card and photo ID at entrance. A special industry networking happy hour from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. will be held for extra purchase.
– Builder and Realtor Day – Thursday, September 12th, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Local builders and realtors can enjoy free admission with business card and photo ID at entry. A networking event with refreshments will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Homes are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays during the event span. The GRO Parade of Homes parking and complimentary shuttle service will be located at 4607 NW McCann Road in Vancouver. Tickets can now be purchased for $15 per person at groparadeofhomes.com and on-site during the event.
Board game night!
The Fort Vancouver National Trust helps to host this free educational experience, with the Flight Simulator lab, vertical wind tunnel, a glider-building station, historic airplanes on-site for viewing, collections on display, and educational programs to propel students of all ages into the wonderful world of flight. Experience the “Golden Age of Aviation” at the Northwest’s first airport, and one of the oldest continuously operating airfields in the country
Second Saturdays at the Water Resources Education Center are not only fun, they’re free! kids and their families are invited to explore a different topic through hands-on activities, games and stories. Create bird feeders and other crafts to welcome wildlife to your backyard! Learn about the amazing world of bubbles! Make a piece of art from reused materials! There’s always something new. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bring in a game to share!
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There are two public comment periods included on the agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council may come forward when invited; please state your name and address for the record. Public comments are typically limited to three minutes, and written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk.If there are items the public wishes to bring to Council that will take longer than three minutes, it is preferred the citizen present this topic to the City Administrator so he can determine if the matter should be scheduled it into a regular meeting.
Note: if a holiday falls on the Monday of a Council meeting, the meeting is held on Tuesday.
Note: if a holiday falls on the Monday of a Council meeting, the meeting is then held on Tuesday.
There are two public comments periods included on the agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council may come forward when invited; state your name and address for the record. Public comments are typically limited to three minutes and written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk. Special instructions for public comments will be provided at the meeting if a public hearing or quasi-judicial matter is scheduled on the agenda. If there are items the public wishes to bring to Council that will take longer than three minutes, it is preferred the citizen present this topic to the City Administrator so he can determine if the matter should be scheduled it into a regular meeting.
Public testimony on agenda items is accepted during the Regular Session. Public hearings on individual items may appear on an agenda for a Regular Session and will be advertised in advance.
Board game night!
