Attend the Creative Expressions Art Auction and Fundraiser from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at The Ripple Space, 275 W. Third St., Suite 400, Vancouver. The event features art from Global Sojourns Giving Circle and Pacific Northwest artists. Enjoy appetizers, refreshments and a silent auction as you learn about ways to empower girls and strengthen communities in Southern Africa. Admission is $40 per person.