The Port of Ridgefied commissioners will hold its regular meeting Wednesday, May 6, at the Port’s Administration Offices at 111 West Division Street. The public portion will begin at at 5 p.m. Contact the Port Offices at 360-887-3873 for more information.

On April 27, 2015, the City Council made a proclamation officially designating May as Small Business Month in Vancouver. This designation coincides with National Small Business Week on May 4 through 8. Both designations recognize the important contributions small business owners and entrepreneurs make to their community and economy. Small businesses are the backbone of our local and national economy. In Vancouver, 95 percent of businesses are small businesses, with 50 or fewer employees. From restaurants to retail to services, Vancouver’s 7,329 small businesses are spread throughout the city. Nationally, more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business. The City of Vancouver offers assistance to small businesses through programs in its Community and Economic Development Department.

Clark County, the cities of Vancouver, Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield and Washougal and the town of Yacolt are hosting a variety of Recycling Day events throughout 2015. These events will give Clark County residents the opportunity to dispose of a variety of special wastes through reuse, recycling or safe disposal. The next event is this Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Holley Park, 1000 E 4th St. in La Center. Materials accepted are lead acid vehicle batteries, household batteries, white #6 block foam, computers, monitors, TVs, typewriters, cell phones and other electronics, freon-containing items (residential freezers, refrigerators, A/C units, etc.), household hazardous waste, scrap metal, and tires. A paper shedder will also be onsite. Visit www.clarkgreenneighbors.org/recyclingday for more information.

The 32nd annual Ride Around Clark County is this Saturday, May 2. Registration and courses open at 6:30 a.m., and the rides begin at 9 a.m. Routes include 99, 66, 34 and 18 mile rides through the scenic Clark County countryside. All routes start and finish at Clark College at Hanna Hall, 1820 Fort Vancouver Way. Prices range from $25 to $40 for adults, $15 for youth ages 13 through 17, and free for those under 13. Discounts apply for members. Online registration is closed, but riders can download a registration form here and bring on Saturday. Participants must wear approved helmets during the entire ride. Headphones are not allowed on the ride. The event is sponsored by the Vancouver Bicycle Club. For complete details, visit www.vbc-usa.com/racc.