“Streets Alive” to transform uptown, downtown Vancouver August 18

A $20,000 grant provided by Kaiser Permanente will help the city of Vancouver host “Sunday Streets Alive” on Sunday, August 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event involves opening up a series of streets to the community for bicycling, walking, running, games and more.

The event features a 4.2-mile, automobile-free route that takes participants through downtown, past Fort Vancouver, over to Uptown Village and John Ball Park, and then back downtown.

“Sunday Streets Alive will literally get people moving – whether that’s to bike, walk, run or skate,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer. “We hope this event will encourage residents to embrace an active lifestyle. Regular physical activity is one of the best ways to prevent obesity and a range of chronic diseases.”

Organizers are encouraging the business community to participate. For more information, visit www.sundaystreetsalive.org.