Skamania Lodge is hosting a family-friendly brunch from 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 9 with special guest, the Grinch. Enjoy green (scrambled) eggs, Who-hash hashbrowns, Who-la-la pancakes and a Whoville hot chocolate bar. The menu also includes ham and bacon, a corned beef casserole and mini-cupcakes. Attendees are encouraged to wear pajamas. Adults are $25.95 […]
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge will host Winter Birding Hikes at 8 a.m. Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Jan. 13 at the Carty Unit of the Refuge. Registration is required at ridgefieldfriends.org. While walks generally last two to three hours, attendees are welcome to leave earlier. Walks are free but the $3 refuge […]
Visit Santa aboard the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad's Christmas Special Trains, weekend excursions featuring three diesel runs each Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 25 through Dec. 10. The 1941, ALCO S2 departs at 9:30 a.m., noon, and 2:30 pm. each day from the station in Yacolt. See views of the Lewis River atop a hill-side vantage point […]
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry presents the U.S. premiere of Orcas: Our Shared Future, an exhibit that offers a deep dive into the stories and science that surround the orca, spirit of the Pacific Northwest’s wild coast and apex predator of all oceans. OMSI is the first museum in the United States to […]
Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. The program is a 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7. Use Preschool entrance. For more information, call (360) 213-8902.
Volunteers are needed for the Second Saturday Work Party, 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 9 at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, happening rain or shine. This month volunteers will make wreaths and swags to decorate the arboretum. Refreshments will be served.
Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, will kick off the Christmas season with warm drinks, toasty s'mores and Christmas carols while decorating the farm's Christmas tree. Visit the farm from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 9. Bring an ornament to donate or take one of the farm's ornaments and put it on the […]
Dennis' 7 Dees Garden Center, 10006 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, will host Reindeer Magic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 9. See live reindeer, get professional photos with Santa, purchase food from local vendors, enjoy face painting and live music. Tickets are $9 at dennis7dees.com/reindeer-magic/.
The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is offering Holiday Express train rides along the Willamette River with Santa Claus as a guest. Trains, pulled by the Polson No. 2 steam locomotive, run every 90 minutes from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 24 through Dec. 17. Visit www.orhf.org/train-rides/holiday-express for tickets and […]
Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, presents "Passages," featuring the work of Yoshihiro Kitai and Matthew Letzelter, faculty at Pacific Northwest College of Art. The exhibit explores the marks that reference patterns and experiences between man-made and natural environments. The exhibit is free and open to the public Dec. 1-30 during regular […]
The Vancouver Folk Singers will meet at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, located a t 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. Dec. 9. Meeting will begin at 1 p.m., singing will start at 1:15 p.m., attendees will sing Christmas songs as well as selections from the group's usual catalog. Attendees must be fully […]
Single Seniors will host a sing-along event at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. Dec. 9. Attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Friends of DanceWorks presents “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 8-9 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 9-10. This production features more than 100 student and adult dancers on stage at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The show is best suited for ages 4 and up. Tickets are $25 to $35 at […]
The Camas Public Library will host a monthly All Ages Board Game Club from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Some games will be provided, but attendees are also encouraged to bring their own to share. The full 2023 meeting dates are as follows: June 3 and 10, July 1, August 5 and 26, September 2 and […]
Willful Wine, located in the Grant House on Officers Row, is hosting a "Stock Your Cellar" event from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 9. For $25, guests can taste all wines. If three or more bottles are purchased, the $25 is applied to the total price. Learn more at willfulwine.com.
Enjoy a Radio Theatre production of the Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol," from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Woodland Presbyterian Church, 756 Park St., Woodland. Admission is a donation of canned food for the Woodland Action Center.
Oregon Repertory Singers and Youth Choir welcome Union High School's string orchestra for its "Glory of Christmas" concert from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at First United Methodist Church, 1838 S.W. Jefferson St., Portland. Additional performances are 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10. This season marks Union High School orchestra director Tom […]
Zoo Lights is the Oregon Zoo's annual nighttime display of millions of dazzling lights, open from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 through Jan. 7. Purchase Zoo Lights Any Night tickets, available at oregonzoo.org/lights, which can be bought in advance and used spontaneously for any night and time throughout the season. Adult tickets range from […]
Point Man International Ministries, a nonprofit organization serving and supporting Clark County veterans and first responders, is hosting a gala dinner, dance and auction from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at American Legion Post 14, 4605 St. James Road, Vancouver. The cost is $10 per person. Purchase advance tickets by calling Ron Brandon at […]
The Vancouver-based Next Level Band will be performing covers of old school funk/R&B at Georgie's Garage and Grill, 606 Broadway St., Vancouver, from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9. There's no cover charge. Georgie's full bar and menu available for food and drink purchases. Learn more at georgiesgng.com.
The Uptown Village Association will host the annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Pub Crawl from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9 in locations throughout Uptown Village. Grab your ugliest holiday sweater and head to Uptown Vancouver for a night of cheer with a finale at Trap Door featuring live music, holiday games and prizes. Drink specials […]
See the Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Nov. 24-Dec. 31. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. The light show is open from 4:30 to 11 p.m. Dec. 15-25, Christmas Day. Recognized as the largest holiday light show […]
The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is Nov. 25 through Dec. 30 (except Christmas day) at 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland. This walk-through event features millions of lights and about a quarter-mile of footpaths. Guests can also enjoy choir concerts in the chapel, outdoor caroling, puppet shows and live music. Visitors should dress for the […]
Coast to Coast Fish House offers live music by local artists from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evenings. Shows are open to all ages with no cover charge. Locally and family-owned, Coast to Coast features a full bar, twelve beers on tap and a gluten-free beer menu. The food is Coastal Maine inspired with gluten-free […]
Salmon Creek Church will present an evening of holiday lessons and carols from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Ring in the season with the Exultation Ringers handbell choir and Salmon Creek Choir and accompanied by stringed instruments and handbells.
Laughgasm is a monthly stand up comedy show at UnderBar, 1701 1/2 Broadway St., Vancouver, hosted by Logan Loughmiller. The next show is 7 p.m. Dec. 9 with a $10 cover charge. The headliners are Steven Wilber and Dan Weber, plus Chris Johnson, Hannah G. and Wonder Dave. UnderBar hosts Laughgasm every second Saturday of […]
Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown," showing in the Beacock Music Recital Hall Dec. 1-10. Bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder, perfectionist Sally is mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse and Charlie Brown is in rare form. The musical spans the […]
Friends of DanceWorks presents “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 8-9 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 9-10. This production features more than 100 student and adult dancers on stage at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The show is best suited for ages 4 and up. Tickets are $25 to $35 at […]
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is offering a Holiday Pops concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 10 in Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St. in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver. Everyone will find something to love in this program of classic holiday tunes and beloved pops hits. Standard seating […]
Journey Theater presents "The Wizard of Oz," Dec. 8-16 at Washougal High School. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16 and matinee shows at 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16. The Dec. 9 matinee show includes ASL interpretation. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s […]
Touch of Class Chorale, a community choir celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will present "Come Gather 'Round the Fire," a concert featuring favorites like "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" and "Go Tell It On the Mountain" along with choral classics from the 1600s to today. Concert dates and times are 2 […]
River HomeLink will present Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” Dec. 1-9 at Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St., Brush Prairie, a reimagining of the classic Disney cartoon, featuring Genie, Jasmine, Iago and Aladdin. Tickets are $10 for adults or $5 for children 10 and under. Buy tickets at the door or online at wa-battleground-lite.intouchreceipting.com/RHLTheater. Shows are […]
The Junior Symphony of Vancouver presents its Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Cascades Presbyterian Church, 9503 N.E. 86th St., Vancouver. The program will include selections by Mozart, Percy Faith and Grainger as well as traditional sing-alongs. Tickets are $15, available at the door. A reception will follow the concert. For more details, […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents the musical "1940s Radio Christmas Carol," Dec. 1-17, at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. […]
Clark College presents Geoffry Nauffts' "Next Fall," a witty and provocative look at faith, commitment and unconditional love. The play’s central story focuses on the five-year relationship between Adam and […]
The Clark College Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Treble Ensemble and Chorale present a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. The free concert is open to the public, though donations are welcome. Each choir will sing a set of their own repertoire. At the end […]
Magenta Theater presents the Jane Austen-inspired “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley,” showing from Dec. 1-17 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with […]
