Please have a Safe Independence Day Celebration!
“I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty; it ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from […]
Virtual High School Enlistee National Recognition Ceremony
On behalf of the Our Community Salutes, we’re thrilled about the upcoming America Salutes Virtual High School Enlistee National Recognition Ceremony premiering Saturday, July 4th as a global livestream event! From now until the July 4th premiere, we are asking you to help us share, promote and spread the word to everyone in both your personal and […]
Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular 2020 – Cancelled
Fort Vancouver Visitors Center 1501 E Evergreen Boulevard, Vancouver, WA, United States"Cancelled" Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular 2020 The 57th Annual Vancouver Fireworks Spectacular at Fort Vancouver National Site is cancelled. Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, the organization wants to be responsible and ensure the safety and health of the community with canceling the event. We know this is a tradition in the Portland/Vancouver area. It was a difficult decision. […]
CMAC Meeting/E-Board* – CANCELLED
The safety of our valued members and the public is our highest priority. We are closely monitoring Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and following the guidelines provided by federal, state and local government agencies as this situation evolves. We will update information on our calendar and Facebook page as soon as there is a change.
Our first ever CMAC Online ZOOM meeting
Online meetingDear CMAC Members, We have missed you and so beginning on August 28th we will be holding our first ever CMAC Online ZOOM meeting for all of our members to join. The Board has been meeting at least once a month via Zoom and have some updates we want to share including our upcoming Virtual […]
Patriot Day Video Salute
The Historic Trust and its partners present a Patriot Day Salute video to remember those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks. The video will also be aired at 10am on channel 23 and 1pm on channel 21 on 9/11. Other days/times can be found here at https://www.cvtv.org/schedule. Nineteen years ago, terrorists hijacked airplanes […]
POW/MIA Recognition Day
POW/MIA Recognition Day is commemorated on the third Friday of every September, a date that's not associated with any particular war. In 1979, Congress and the president passed resolutions making it official after the families of the more than 2,500 Vietnam War POW/MIAs pushed for full accountability. During the first POW/MIA Recognition Day commemoration, a ceremony […]
CMAC meeting on Zoom
Everyone is welcome to join, as we plan community-wide events such as Our Community Salutes, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, POW/MIA Day and recognition/support of military families of all services. CMAC is an inclusive committee composed of civic education, veteran and business partners. To participate in the online meeting contact the CMAC Secretary