Spruce the Couve: Downtown Vancouver Spring Clean-up

Esther Short Park and Uptown Village WA

Join Spruce the Couve, a spring clean-up in downtown Vancouver and Uptown Village from 9 a.m. to noon May 11. Volunteers will clean downtown from Fifth Street to 25th Street and plant flowers in Propstra Square. Registration is required at cityofvancouver.us/events/spruce-the-couve/. Volunteers should bring water bottles, gloves, kneeling pads, trowels or other hand tools for the […]

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Prairie High School Plant Sale

Prairie High School greenhouse 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver

Prairie High School is hosting a plant sale from 3 to 6 p.m. May 8-10 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11 at the Prairie High School greenhouse in the southwest corner of the campus at 11311 N.E. 119th St., Brush Prairie. Signs will be out to direct traffic. Payment is accepted in cash […]

Master Gardeners Mother’s Day Plant Sale

78th Street Heritage Farm 1919 NE 78th St, Vancouver

The Master Gardeners Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale is 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 10 and 11 (by appointment only) and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12 (no appointment needed) at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. Gardeners will find perennials and annuals, vegetables and herbs, houseplants and hanging baskets, mixed […]

Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society Mother’s Day Mum Sale

The 78th St. Heritage Farm 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver

The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will offer a Mother's Day Weekend Mum Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12 at the 78th St. Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. Vancouver.  Mums will be available outside of Greenhouse #5. Plants are $3 each with 13 flower […]

Mother’s Day Brunch and Market at Manor Grange

Manor Grange 17901 NE 72nd Ave, Battle Ground

Enjoy a Mother's Day brunch and artisan market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11 at Manor Grange, 17901 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. A light brunch will be offered by The Crafted Palate. Sweet Styles Company will sell floral bouquets and 50 local crafters and artists will sell their wares at the market. […]

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Camas Plant and Garden Fair

Downtown Camas 304 NE 4th Ave., Camas

The 25th Anniversary Camas Plant & Garden Fair is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11. Gardeners will find a huge selection of plants, trees, flowers and garden art along Fourth Avenue and side streets in downtown Camas. This year, the fair features 14 new vendors, including a seed farm, succulents, stained glass art, society […]

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Event Series Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous

St. Andrew Lutheran Church 5607 NE Gher Rd, Vancouver

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.

Second Saturday at the Arboretum

Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum 9215 SE Evergreen Highway, Vancouver

The monthly work party at the Jane Weber Arboretum will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on May 11. Weed control is always on the agenda, other special projects may happen. Expect an educational conversation on weeds. Refreshments will be served.

Free

Second Saturday Divorce Workshop

Online via Zoom WA

Second Saturday Divorce Workshops offers online workshops from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month designed for anyone navigating the complexities of divorce. Professionals will offer guidance on finances, emotions and legal matters. Questions? Call Theresa Springer at 360 798-4161. Learn more at secondsaturday.com/locations/directory-category/wa/.

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Blacksmithing Basics

Pomeroy Farm 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt

Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, offers a Blacksmithing Basics workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11. Students will learn the basics of blacksmithing in the farm's century-old shop. The workshop includes a lesson in this historic trade, focusing on traditional techniques used to construct various objects and tools. Attendees will […]

$125

Downtown Alley Flea Market

Kindred Homestead Supply 606 Main Street, Vancouver

Kindred Homestead Supply hosts the Downtown Alley Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month from March to October in the alley next to the store at 606 Main St., Vancouver. Shoppers can find everything from handmade pottery and upcycled flannels to artisan soaps, lotions and art prints […]

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La Center Arts Fair

Holley Park Wheel Club Community Center 1000 E. Fourth St., La Center

The La Center Ars Council presents the La Center Arts Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11 at the Holley Park Wheel Club Community Center, 1000 E. Fourth St., La Center. The event features local artist booths, food vendors and kids' activities. The event will begin with a performance of the Cowlitz Drummers and […]

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Clark College Creative Writing Festival

Clark College 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver

The English department at Clark College hosts its annual Creative Writing Festival from May 6-11. The event, which is free and open to the public, features activities geared for writers at all levels. The festival allows writers to immerse themselves in workshops and readings by renowned authors. It will culminate with the Clark Spring Creative […]

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Camas Public Library Book Sale

Camas Library 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas

The Camas Public Library is offering a used book sale from May 9-12 at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9-11 and noon to 4 p.m. May 12. On May 12 only, attendees will be able to fill a shopping bag with as many books as they can […]

Spring Tea at the Marshall House

Marshall House at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Spring Tea, featuring two seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 11 at the Marshall House, 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver. Enjoy small bites and teas from Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary. Live music will be provided by local singer and songwriter, Owen Kortz. Tickets are $65 per person. Reservations are […]

$65

Single Seniors Sing Along

St. Luke's Episcopal Church 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver

Single Seniors will host a sing-along event at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. May 11. Attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Battle Ground High School presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

The Lair at Battle Ground High School 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground

Battle Ground High School’s drama program presents William Shakespeare’s comedy, "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." Shows will be in The Lair at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Tickets are $7 per person or $5 with an ASB card, purchasable at the door or in advance online. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on […]

$7

Humanities WA Writing Workshop: How to Write a Family Portrait

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum 115 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum and Humanities Washington will host a "How to Write a Family Portrait" workshop at 1 p.m. May 11 at 115 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco. The workshop, taught by journalist and author Kristen Millares Young, will also be offered in Spanish at 2:30 p.m.

Open Door Stitchery Circle

North Clark Historical Museum 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy

The North Clark Historical Museum will host the Open Door Stitchery Circle from 1 to 4 p.m. May 11. Bring a project to work on, visit with others, share ideas and learn something new.

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Vancouver Folk Singers Sing Along

St. Luke's Episcopal Church 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver

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. May 11. Meeting will begin at 1, singing will start at 1:15 p.m. Attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend.

Spring flowers watercolor class at Vancouver Art Space

Vancouver Art Space WA

Vancouver Art Space, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, will offer a “Spring Flowers” Watercolor Make-and-Take class from 2 to 4 p.m. May 11. Artist instructor Hannah Complin will […]

$40

Stand-up Comedy at Underbar with Cam Strong

UnderBar 1701 1/2 Broadway Street, Vancouver

UnderBar, a basement speakeasy at 1701 1/2 Broadway St., Vancouver, presents "Laughgasm" stand-up comedy show at 7 p.m. May 11 hosted by Logan Loughmiller with headliner and Helium Comedy Club […]

$10