Firstenburg Community Center Marks 20th Anniversary With Free Celebration (Photo) - 02/05/26

Vancouver, Wash. – Firstenburg Community Center (700 N.E. 136th Ave.) will mark 20 years of serving east Vancouver with a free, all-ages anniversary celebration from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27.

The event will feature free activities throughout the day, inviting people to explore the center at their own pace. In addition to public swims and a family movie night featuring “Ice Age 2: Meltdown” (PG), guests can enjoy music and dance performances, take part in crafts and games, scale Sadri’s Summit Climbing Wall, participate in fitness classes, and connect with community resources.

“For 20 years, Firstenburg Community Center has been a place where people come to take care of themselves and each other,” said Angela Brosius, Firstenburg Community Center director. “Community centers play a critical role in community health by bringing people together, reducing isolation, supporting physical and mental wellness, and creating a sense of belonging. This anniversary is a celebration of the connections that happen here every day.”

Firstenburg Community Center first opened its doors to the public on Feb. 26, 2006, marking a major milestone for Vancouver. At $21 million, Firstenburg was the City’s largest investment on the east side at the time, creating a welcoming place for connection, recreation and lifelong wellness.

Named in honor of Ed and Mary Firstenburg following their $3 million donation to the project, the center has spent the past two decades living up to its namesake, serving the community with heart.

All activities during the anniversary celebration are open to the public; no membership is required. For the full schedule, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/firstenburg-20th-anniversary-celebration.

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