Wednesday Night Social – Mardi Gras
When: Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Heritage Ballroom, Hilton Vancouver
We are heading to the Big Easy to celebrate Mardi Gras! Join us for a fun night of music, food, and fun! Want to really get in the spirit?! Dress up. Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes.
Who: All conference registrants and exhibit staff are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun!
Prizes sponsored by:
Hike with the Membership Committee
Stretch your legs in the Great Outdoors with a hike in the Cowiche Canyon. All are welcome, no sign ups are necessary.
When: Tuesday, October 14th at 2:30 p.m. (rain or shine!)
Where to meet (parking): Cowiche Canyon Trail East Trailhead on Cowiche Canyon Road – There is room for several cars, but carpool if you can.
Hike: Just under 6 miles round trip. From the parking lot, we’ll head west on the Cowiche Canyon Trail by the river. It’s 2.9 mile one-way out and back on the canyon trail. We will plan to turn around after 45 minutes of walking even if we haven’t made it to the end yet. Adventurous hikers can keep going or take one of many side trails up the hills on the way back if you want a little extra exercise! (one trail leads to a winery…) Plan to return to the parking lot by 4:30pm.
What else you should know:
- No restrooms/water available at the trailhead, plan ahead!
- Bikes are allowed on most trails so keep your eyes peeled.
- Dogs are allowed on the trails if under voice control
- This is considered an “easy” hike and suitable for most walkers and hikers
- Additional information on the hike: https://www.cowichecanyon.org/our-lands-trails/
Fun Run with MPAC
Join MPAC for their 3 Mile out and back Fun Run. All participants will receive ribbons.
When: Wednesday, October 15 at 5:45p.m.
Where: 5 minute drive from the convention center at Sarg Hubbard Park.
Who: All conference registrants welcome, no sign ups necessary just be there with shoes on, at 5:45.
Sponsored by: MPAC
Cribbage Tournament
Do you think in sets of 15? Dream of a perfect 29? This event is for you! Join the first ever APWA cribbage tournament!
When: Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30p.m.
Where: Meeting Room J at the Convention Center
Who: All conference registrants welcome, please sign up during registration so we can coordinate the teams.
Sponsored by: The Construction Management Committee
Golf with APWA
When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Where: Location
Help us raise funds for the APWA WA Scholarship Program. You do not have to be a conference attendee to play in the tournament, all are welcome.
What else you should know:
- Reserve your spot
- Light snacks and refreshments upon arrival
- Raffle ticket for each golfer
- Banquet dinner at the end of the round
- Prizes for those who are victorious
- Prizes for those who need more practice
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