Frenchman's Bar Litter Cleanup and Aztec Water Ceremony
Schedule
Sun Aug 17 2025 at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
9612 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660, United States | Vancouver, WA
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What: Litter pick-up along the Columbia River at Frenchman’s BarWhen: Sunday, August 17 9:00am to 11:30am
Where: Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, 9612 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660
What to bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Please bring your own snacks and water.
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Event Agenda: You can join us for all or one part of the event. We hope to see everyone for the day :)
9:00am – 11:30am – Litter Cleanup
11:30am – 12:30pm – Bring your own lunch and Art Activity Led by La Casita Art Gallery and Cultural Center
12:30pm – 2:00pm – Aztec Water Ceremony Led by Huehca Omeyocan
Further Details:
We will begin the day of healing the river through a community cleanup of Frenchman’s Bar. There will be a short break for lunch (please pack your own). During the trash art workshop you will be working on community art piece(s) from trash collected at beach cleanups. The art will then be in a First Friday art show at La Casita Art Gallery and Cultural Center on Friday, September 5th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
There will also be an interactive flower offering activity led by Huehca Omeyocan. Huehca Omeyocan will be performing an Aztec Dance and Drumming Ceremony with an offering of flowers to the river. This style of dance and music is of the Cem-Anahuac, meaning the Land Surrounded by water where people live entirely together.
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Actividad: Limpieza de playa en Frenchman’s Bar
Cuándo: Domingo, 17 de Agosto 9:00 – 11:30
Dónde: Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, 9612 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660
Qué llevar: Favor de usar zapato cerrado y vestir de acuerdo al clima. Traer su propia agua y alimento.
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Itinerario:
9:00am a 11:30am Limpieza de playa
11:30am a 12:30pm: trae tu propio almuerzo y Talleres de arte con materiales reciclables
12:30pm a 2:00pm: Danza Azteca y ceremonia de ofrenda
El trabajo de ofrenda al río comienza haciendo limpieza comunitaria de la playa Frenchman’s Bar (9am). Una vez terminada la limpieza habrá un receso para tomar lunch (11:30am). Por favor traiga sus alimentos. Posteriormente se tendrán los talleres de arte (11:30am) donde en comunidad se elaborarán obras hechas con los materiales recolectados de las limpiezas de playa. La obra creada se exhibirá en la Galería La Casita Art Gallery and Cultural Center el Viernes, 5 de Septiembre 6:00pm - 10:00pm.
También tendremos una actividad interactiva de elaboración de la ofrenda de flores dirigida por Huehca Omeyocan. Finalmente (12:30pm), Huehca Omeyocan coordinará la ceremonia de danza (azteca) y tambores junto con la Ofrenda de flores para el Río Columbia (Wimahl). El estilo de ceremonia es basado en el Cem-Anáhuac, que significa El territorio rodeado de agua donde la gente vive.
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Where is it happening?
9612 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
