Ride Around Clark County

give back to an organization like the one that helped his own family, Wellness in the Park is free for all, with an invitation for those who are able to make a donation to the American Cancer Society. Activities at the event include demonstrations and interactive exhibits from over 60 participating gyms, personal trainers, yoga studios, dance teams, martial arts studios, chiropractors, naturopaths, massage therapists and primary care providers. Lots of kid-friendly activities are also on-site, including obstacle courses, kids’ tennis and martial arts demonstrations. “Our ultimate vision,” Kuaffman said, “is that on any given Saturday or Sunday in Vancouver, there is a place to hang out with your family, enjoy fitness classes and be exposed to many health and wellness [resources].” The next Wellness in the Park events this summer will happen on June 4, July 16, September 10 (all at 8 am-4 pm), plus a Relay for Life event on September 16. Learn more at VancouverDirectPrimaryCare. com/wellness-in-the-park

Cyclists will soon traverse the roads of Clark County for community bicycle ride, Ride Around Clark County (RACC). The ride was originated in 1984 by Joe Schrententhaler, a member of Vancouver Bicycle Club (VBC), which was founded 51 years ago by two men in Vancouver, including James Barhitte who still cycles today. VBC and RACC are both run and supported by volunteers who, for the love of cycling, organize the routes, which consist of 34-mile, 62-mile, 89-mile and 100-mile options. The team also arranges for mechanical support and rest stops (with water and snacks) along those routes on the day of the ride. Registration to participate in this year’s RACC range from $25-$65, depending on the route length and age of rider, with kids ages 12 and under riding free with a paid adult. One of the VBC team’s most memorable riders was one such child, 6-year-old Jake, who is the ride’s youngest metric (62-mile) rider to date. “A metric is an accomplishment for an adult, and an incredibly amazing feat for a child that young!” said VBC volunteer, Becky Stanford. This year’s RACC will take place July 22, 2023, with the starting point at Bike Clark County, 1604 Main St. in Downtown Vancouver. Learn more and register at VBC-usa.com