As part of the National Week of Conversation, April 15-21, The Historic Trust and will host “36 Questions for Civic Love,” from 6 to 8 p.m. April 18 at the Artillery Barracks, 600 E. Hatheway Rd., Vancouver. Civic love is a high regard for the place you call home, expressed by looking out for others, […]
The Camas Public Library hosts a free Family Bingo Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the third Friday of every month. Winners will receive a prize. All ages are welcome and no registration is necessary.
The Northwest's Largest Garage and Vintage Sale will be at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20. Shoppers will find over 600 indoor vendors selling vintage and antique goods and collectibles with an ATM on site. Early bird entry is at […]
Autumn Leaf Books, a new bookstore at 334 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, is hosting a Book Swap from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20. Bring along a few of your favorite titles and exchange them with others for a new-to-you read. Learn more at autumnleafbookstore.com.
Cascades Presbyterian Church will host a Craft and Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 at Cascades Presbyterian Church, 9503 N.E. 86th St. Vancouver. Shoppers will find crafts, baked goods and plants. A portion of the proceeds support a youth mission trip to Honduras to work with impoverished children. Admission is free.
The Liberty Theatre and the Camas Farmer's Market will offer a special showing of "Common Ground" at 11:30 a.m. April 20 and 7 p.m. April 24. The documentary is the sequel to "Kiss the Ground," which inspired the United States Department of Agriculture to put $20 billion toward soil health. With personal stories from those […]
Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will host a themed Anne of Green Gables Tea on April 3, 6, 10, 13, 17 and 20 at noon on each day. The afternoon is inspired by Lucy Maud Montgomery's 1908 novel. The menu features assorted savories and sandwiches, various desserts, scones and tea. Tickets are […]
Bridge Island Arts and Vintage will host the Garnish Jewelry Swap from noon to 4 p.m. April 21, the inaugural upcycling event of the Bridge Island Community Closet Events series. Give used and unused jewelry new life by trading it for another piece you’ll absolutely love. Drop off old, new, used, unused or broken, jewelry […]
Volunteers at The Covington House, 4201 Main St., Vancouver, will host an open house from noon to 3 p.m. April 21 featuring Cheri Baur's collection of handmade cloth dolls and clothing from the 1840s to the 1860s. Guests are invited to bring their favorite dolls and have a cup of tea. Learn more about this […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington’s annual free "Food and Film" documentary series is the fourth Tuesday of the month Jan. 23 through June 24 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St, Vancouver. Free pizza is donated by Piehole Pizzeria. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington’s annual free “Food and Film” documentary series is the fourth Tuesday of the month Jan. 23 through June 24 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St, Vancouver. Free pizza is donated by Piehole Pizzeria. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., […]
The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts Poetry Street PNW Open Mic from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Attendees are invited to read their own original poetry out loud, or share poems by a favorite poet -- or just come to listen. All ages are welcome. […]
The Liberty Theatre and the Camas Farmer's Market will offer a special showing of "Common Ground" at 11:30 a.m. April 20 and 7 p.m. April 24. The documentary is the sequel to "Kiss the Ground," which inspired the United States Department of Agriculture to put $20 billion toward soil health. With personal stories from those […]
Clark College, the city of Vancouver and the Vancouver Rotary Club will host the annual Sakura Festival at 1 p.m. April 25, starting at the Royce Pollard Japanese Friendship Garden and continuing at 2:30 p.m. in the Gaiser Student Center. (If rain is forecast, the celebration will be held entirely in the student center.) The […]
The Camas Public Library's Silent Book Club is for people who like to read quietly. The club has no assigned reading -- it's just an hour of silent reading followed by optional socializing. Attendees can bring their own books or borrow a library book. Light beverages and snacks will be provided or guests can bring […]
Pacific Garbage Patch Babies, quirky sculptures designed to raise awareness of what we consume and how our actions impact waterways, will be at Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh Street, Vancouver, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 25. Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington volunteer Al Spector let hundreds of bread bags, cereal box liners, […]
Love in the City Christian Singles & Couples Conference is April 26-28 at Unity Family Church, 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver. The conference, the first of its kind in the area, features speakers offering insights on building relationships; workshops covering life skills; networking sessions; and social activities. The schedule is as follows: Mixer and open […]
Love in the City Christian Singles & Couples Conference is April 26-28 at Unity Family Church, 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver. The conference, the first of its kind in the area, features speakers offering insights on building relationships; workshops covering life skills; networking sessions; and social activities. The schedule is as follows: Mixer and open […]
Covington Middle School, 11200 N.E. Rosewood Rd., Vancouver, will host its annual spring market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27. Enjoy food from Loca Dogz, Anahi's Tamales, Grant Foods- Cotton Candy, Grammy's Apples and Brothers Shaved Ice while visiting local artisan vendors. Proceeds benefit Covington Middle School.
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 at Vintage Books, 6613 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Find the golden ticket somewhere in the store and win 12 free audiobooks. Search for Maisie the Cat. Look for the actual cat or photos. Exchange the photo for an "I Found Maisie" sticker. […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is hosting a spring open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 and 28 at 3505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. The event offers previews of the club's layout for its holiday open house in November and December. VIP tours start at 8:30 a.m. both days. Onsite parking […]
The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society offers its annual spring sale of rooted chrysanthemum cuttings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th Street, Vancouver. The sale will be located outside Greenhouse No. 5. The sale includes 13 flower forms of garden and exhibition varieties at $3 each. […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is hosting a spring open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 and 28 at 3505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. The event offers previews of the club's layout for its holiday open house in November and December. VIP tours start at 8:30 a.m. both days. Onsite parking […]
NatureScaping of S.W. Washington Wildlife Botanical Gardens will host a Bare Root Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials Sale west of the CASEE Center, 11000 N.E. 149th St. in Brush Prairie, open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28. CASEE Center students will be selling native shrubs and trees, garden delights, herbs, and […]
Columbia Play Project is hosting a craft day at 10 a.m. April 28 at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, near the playground. Participants will make a springtime planter with a rubber boot and paper flowers. All materials provided for free and the craft is appropriate for all ages. The event ends at 2 p.m. […]
Love in the City Christian Singles & Couples Conference is April 26-28 at Unity Family Church, 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver. The conference, the first of its kind in the area, features speakers offering insights on building relationships; workshops covering life skills; networking sessions; and social activities. The schedule is as follows: Mixer and open […]
Join The Columbian on May 2 at The Kiggins Theatre in downtown Vancouver for the Pacific Northwest premiere of "Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink." The screening will include a conversation with Oscar nominated filmmaker Rick Goldsmith.
Take a free guided tour of the 78th Street Heritage Farm from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 2 at 1919 NE 78th St. in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Stroll the property with a knowledgeable docent and learn about the property's history and its role in horticulture education, agricultural research, food security and community […]
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill, one of the only remaining water-powered grist mills in the United States, is hosting Strawberry Shortcake Day from 1 to 4 p.m. June 29 at 43907 N.E. Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Enjoy whole wheat shortcake from flour milled on-site, topped by fresh, local strawberries and whipped cream. Admission and shortcake […]
The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society offers an open house on the first Friday of every month from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The dog and cat shelters at 2675 Index St., Washougal, will be open to the public and no appointment is needed. Attendees can visit with adoptable dogs and cats, meet humane society […]
Vancouver's Downtown Association hosts a First Friday Art Walk on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Explore downtown Vancouver's many art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Galleries and shops will be open late and many galleries host opening receptions on First Friday where visitors can meet the artists and enjoy […]
Downtown Camas is hosting “Gnome & Fairy Backyard Adventure” from 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday, May 3, along Fourth Avenue and downtown cross-streets. Attendees can enjoy free games, crafts, treats and activities while taking advantage of after-hours shopping, dining and art shows. Participants can pick up a First Friday Passport and Activity List at the […]
St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church offers Jazz Vespers from 6 to 8 p.m. May 3 at 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The evening vespers service features music by the […]
North Clark Historical Museum will host a First Friday Open Music Night from 6 to 7 p.m. May 3. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m. and music begins at 7 p.m.
The Camas Public Library hosts Family Storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month for children aged 2 to 5 featuring a 30-minute storytime followed by a craft. Adults must accompany children. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/FamilyStorytime.
The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, will host "Unsolved," a mystery-solving afternoon for adults who like mysteries. Gather a group of armchair detectives to solve this case from 1 to 5 p.m. May 4. Participants will get witness statements, maps, suspect files and other pieces of evidence. Groups of up to six […]
