The Fort Vancouver National Trust is seeking nominations for the 2018 Marshall Adult Leadership Award and Marshall Youth Leadership Award. Both accolades honor candidates who emulate the leadership qualities and commitment to public service demonstrated by General George C. Marshall.

Each nominee for the Marshall Adult Leadership Award must be a resident of Clark County, 35 years of age or under and have completed a four-year college degree. Selection is based on demonstrated leadership ability, commitment to public service, academic achievement and potential for an ongoing active role in public service.

Each nominee for the Marshall Youth Leadership Award must be enrolled in high school (or home schooled) at the 12th grade level and a resident of Clark County. Selection is based on the nominee’s activities and projects demonstrating the values of General Marshall represented as one of America’s leaders.

Nominations for both awards are due in Friday, Feb. 16. For more information and nomination forms, visit fortvan.org/marshallawards.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra announces its Second Annual Distinguished Speaker Series fundraising luncheon featuring special guest Maestro Salvador Brotons and internationally acclaimed Principal Trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, David Rejano.

All Classical Portland Radio 89.9 FM’s Matt Rogers will lead the discussion that explores the positive impact music and other arts have in local populations, the relevance, roles and responsibilities of a cultural community and the importance of building arts-based neighborhoods.

“Maestro Brotons is in his 27th year as a Music Director and Conductor of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and we are thrilled to have this unique opportunity to learn from his experience of being a part of this great community for nearly three decades,” says VSO Executive Director, Igor Shakhman.

The event is Friday, Feb. 23, at 11:30 a.m., at Warehouse ’23, 100 Columbia St. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, visit www.vancouversymphony.org or 360-735-7278.

The Clark County Council invites the community to the 2018 State of the County at the Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield. The program is scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. The venue was selected to honor this year’s 150th anniversary of the Clark County Fair.
 
Councilor Marc Boldt, chair of the county council, will present State of the County remarks prior to comments by councilors Jeanne E. Stewart of District 1, Julie Olson of District 2, John Blom of District 3 and Eileen Quiring of District 4. The State of the County event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Council members urge those attending to bring non-perishable food items or a financial donation for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors food bank in Ridgefield. The organization needs: canned meats, vegetables and fruit; peanut and other nut butters; fruit juice; cooking and olive oil; canned and dried beans; canned and boxed meals; pasta, rice cereal and corn meal; shelf-stable milk products; and spices and sauces.

A food drive has been a key part of the State of the County for nearly a decade. Donations at the event have supported the countywide network of 40 agencies that distributed food to more than 112,550 people last year. For those unable to attend, the program can be seen later on CVTV, Clark-Vancouver Television, Channels 21 and 23.

On February 4, the Vancouver, Battle Ground and Washougal Police Departments, and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office will have additional officers enforcing DUI laws in an effort to keep drunk, drugged and high drivers off the road. Officers, who are also drug recognition experts, will be among those conducting these increased DUI patrols. Enforcement officers from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board will also be participating. These additional DUI enforcements are possible thanks to a grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, which covers the overtime costs for the additional officers, as well as high visibility marketing in support of Target Zero, Washington’s strategic roadmap for eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2030. The Vancouver Police Department wishes everyone a safe Super Bowl Sunday.