#HVHydrohunt, a fun and eco-friendly way to celebrate our planet
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the #HVHydrohunt, a fun and eco-friendly way to celebrate our planet while exploring the beauty of our city's parks! ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ'๐ ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐: Purchase your exclusive limited edition reusable water bottle at City Hall now for $40. Start your journey by visiting participating local parks, when you ...
Read MoreAnnual Rx Drug Take Back event returns Saturday, April 27th
๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐! Through the coordination of the Happy Valley Youth Council, the City is once again hosting the annual Rx Drug Take Back! Simply drop off your unwanted or outdated prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, or drugs – NO QUESTIONS ASKED! Offered as a way to not only raise awareness of the dangers of medications getting …
Read More๐ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ณ๐ฒ๐น๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐
Thank you Volunteers ๐ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ณ๐ฒ๐น๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐๐น๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐! As April marks National Volunteer Month, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for their invaluable contributions to our community. Whether it's enhancing our parks, planning ...
Read MoreJoin our team! Library Services Supervisor needed!
The Happy Valley Library team is looking to hire a Library Services Supervisor to lead their support staff and collaborate closely with the current Library Operations Supervisor. We're on the lookout for a people person who can adeptly manage teams, ensuring seamless coordination and a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will be a librarian ...
Read MoreHelp us fill the space! Library expansion fundraising event scheduled for April 30
The Happy Valley Libraryโs expansion project is well underway, with the new space rapidly taking shape. As the project nears completion later this year, we're calling upon your support to help us take this area to new heights. To that end, we're thrilled to announce the launch of our fundraising campaign to furnish the new ...
Read MoreYouth Council honored with donation from Happy Valley Parks and Recreation Foundation
At last night’s City Council meeting, the Happy Valley Parks and Recreation Foundation presented the Happy Valley Youth Council with a check for $3,000. The contribution aims to further empower the Youth Council in their role of nurturing and enhancing the well-being of the youth in our community. The Youth Council has been actively engaged …
Read More๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ “๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ซ” ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ!
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Oscar Ly, a fifth grader from Scouters Mountain Elementary School was recognized for his winning poster submission in the 2024 โIf I were Mayor, I Wouldโฆโ contest. Sponsored by the Oregon Mayors Association, the contest encourages youth to take a closer look at their community and describe what they would …
Read MoreCelebrating community safety
The results are in! Happy Valley ranked 15th overall nation-wide within its population size category and secured the second position in the State of Oregon for the success of its National Night Out event last summer. This popular event aims to foster relationships among residents and promote community partnerships with police and other first responders. ...
Read MoreClackamas County Sunrise Corridor Community Visioning
Clackamas County Sunrise Corridor Community Visioningย If you live or work near the Sunrise Corridor or take Hwy 212 or SE 82nd Drive to visit area businesses or to reach nearby nature and recreation, your knowledge could help plan for the needs of the whole community. Complete the Countyโs online survey to help offer some ...
Read MoreSave the Dates! Parks & Recreation summer happenings are headed your way!
Save the Dates! Parks & Recreation summer happenings are headed your way! Mark those calendars because the Happy Valley Parks and Recreation summer events line up is official! ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ: ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฒย - ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅย - ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฒย - ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฌ, ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐-๐๐ฎ๐ . ๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ- ...
Read MoreTwo volunteers needed! Join the City of Happy Valley’s Design Review Board
Are you passionate about shaping the aesthetic and architectural appeal of Happy Valley? Do you have expertise in engineering or a keen eye for design? The City of Happy Valley is currently seeking individuals to fill two open positions on the Design Review Board. One of these positions must be filled by a registered engineer, ...
Read MoreParkinsonโs Awareness Month
In recognition of Parkinsonโs Awareness Month in April, City Council has adopted a proclamation acknowledging the occasion. We're proud to have had a representative from the Michael J. Fox Foundation visit the Mar. 19 Council meeting to present on this very topic. There are numerous resources and opportunities for support available to assist those living ...
Read MoreHot off the press! Check out the Happy Valley Magazine
Distributed to residents annually, the Happy Valley Magazine and Business Directory is a special publication made possible through a joint effort between the Happy Valley Business Alliance, City of Happy Valley, and Pamplin Media. The magazine sheds light on local events, showcases a variety of feature stories, and includes a complete directory of local businesses. …
Read MoreHappy Valley Police visit Happy Valley Elementary School
This morning, Chief Rich Sheldon and Traffic Deputy Alex Mazhnikov had the pleasure of visiting the kindergarten classes at Happy Valley Elementary School. As part of the grade's Community Helper unit, they had the opportunity to share with the kids some insights into their roles, the tools they use, and the training they undergo. The ...
Read MoreBackyard burn season opened March 1
The backyard burn seasoned open Friday, Mar. 1 and will tentatively close June 15. City of Happy Valley residents must apply for a Backyard Burn permit. Please note, more than one acre of land is REQUIRED. Backyard burning permits do not apply to recreational fires (campfire, cooking fire or warming fires). Recreational fires are small ...
Read MoreUtility undergrounding continues along SE 129th Avenue
Construction work along 129th Avenue and King Road is progressing as planned. Currently, crews are focusing on burying utilities in preparation for a future roundabout at the SE 129th and King Rd. intersection. Traffic control will continue to be in effect as we move into the next month and residents will soon notice work beginning …
Read MoreHV WORKS!
Exciting news! HV Works, the Cityโs new online permitting and licensing portal, is now up and running! With just a few clicks, residents can apply and submit payments for various licenses and permits from the comfort of home, the office, or on the go! Easily manage tasks like dog licenses, alarm permits, building permits, and ...
Read MorePartnering with the leaders of tomorrow
At Tuesdayโs City Council meeting, the Council formally added their support to a resolution created by the Happy Valley Youth Council which encourages the State Legislature to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco. This partnership underscores the dedication of both councils to safeguard the well-being of Happy Valleyโs younger population and stems from the Youth ...
Read MoreCity staffers receive statewide award for civic education
We are pleased to announce that Happy Valley staff members, Steve Campbell and Stephani Hern, advisors to the Happy Valley Youth Council, received the statewide Civic Education Award on Oct. 13 at the League of Oregon Cities 98th Annual Conference. The Civic Education Award recognizes educators who have promoted local government education in Oregon schools. ...
Read MoreCity notices influx in e-scooters, hoverboards
City notices influx in e-scooters, hoverboards Steve Campbell Director of Public Safety As electric scooters, skateboards, and hoverboards become more popular across the country, Happy Valley is seeing an influx in them as well. Additionally, safety concerns related to their use have become more prevalent. As a result, it is important to keep in mind ...
Read MoreCity Council celebrates Youth Council members
On Tuesday, City Council recognized and celebrated four graduating Happy Valley Youth Councilors who are about to embark on some new adventures. Congratulations to Jaden Andrews, Ivana Prokopenko (not pictured), Hannah Bach, and Ava Wong who served our City well and will no doubt do some amazing things in their futures. The City will miss ...
Read MoreHappy Valley Youth Council members recognized.
Pamplin Media's 2023 Amazing Kids publication is officially out and FOUR of our Happy Valley Youth Council members were selected to be featured! Learn more about these amazing young women and find out how they are making a positive impact in our community. Head to page 34 for the full story online.
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