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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆!.  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! 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: Purchase your exclusive limited edition reusable water bottle at City Hall now for $40. Start your journey by visiting ...  

Over the weekend, we celebrated both Earth Day and Arbor Day by joining forces with our community partner, Friends of Trees, to care for the pollinator garden at Village Green Park. Volunteers mulched recently planted trees and plants, which will protect their long-term growth and attract such pollinators as hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. The Arbor ...  

Thank you Volunteers 𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆! 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 ...  

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 ...  

The Happy Valley Library’s 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 ...  

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 …  

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 “If I were Mayor, I Would…” contest. Sponsored by the Oregon Mayors Association, the contest encourages youth to take a closer look at their community and describe what they would …  

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. ...  

The role of Program Technician II offers a chance to be at the heart of all the community's recreational happenings. Assist in the delivery of a wide range of programs and help bring new opportunities to fruition. This position also helps with marketing activities and gives you a chance to interact with program participants, event ...  

Clackamas County Sunrise Corridor Community Visioning  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 County’s online survey to help offer some ...  

  We’re hiring! The City is seeking a Community Service Officer (CSO) to join the Code Enforcement Team. If you possess a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellent customer service, we encourage you to explore this opportunity. CSOs are responsible for a variety of tasks, including conducting field inspections, facilitating permitting processes, …  

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! 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 - 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟖 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 - 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟒 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 - 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟏-𝐀𝐮𝐠. 𝟐𝟐 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬- ...  

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, ...  

In recognition of Parkinson’s 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 ...  

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. …  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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 …  

Exciting news! HV Works, the City’s 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 ...  

At Tuesday’s 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 Valley’s younger population and stems from the Youth ...  

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. ...  

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 ...  

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 ...  

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.