Join Battle Ground Community United Methodist Church from 8 a.m. to noon May 18, June 15, Sept. 7 and Oct. 12 for "Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up Day." Meet in the church parking lot at 10300 N.E. 199th St., Battle Ground. Volunteers will clean up litter along Highway 503, stretching from Northwest Onsdorff Boulevard to Northeast 132nd Street. […]
Columbia Springs Kids Fishing Fest is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Hwy., Vancouver. Register kids ages 5 to 14. One-hour time slots are available. Kids can fish with expert fishing mentors and then keep the fishing poles. Each kid can take home up to two fish. The day include […]
Battle Ground High School will host a plant sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 at the the Battle Ground High School greenhouses, 300 W. Main St., Battle […]
Join the Ridgefield Garden Club and other volunteers for an English ivy pull from 9 a.m. to noon May 18 in Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Volunteers should […]
The Community Garden Club of Camas-Washougal is hosting a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at Zion Lutheran Church, 824 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Shoppers will […]
Passages to Success hosts Coffee Chats for local businesspeople from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at Latte Da Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver. Attendance is free. Coffee and food will be available to purchase from the venue. Learn more at passagestosuccess.com.
The Water Resources Education Center presents "Unraveling the Storylines of Nature Through Birds," from 9:30 a.m. to noon May 18. The free workshop will introduce bird sound mapping and sit spots for bird observing. Attendees will learn to recognize calls, postures and behaviors of songbirds to deepen a connection to nature and become more aware […]
"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including […]
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.
The Clack County Composter Recycler program is offering free, hands-on instruction about composting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 1 at the compost demonstration site at the 78th Street Heritage […]
Master Gardener Cindy Combs will offer a free presentation on what, when and where to buy plants from 10 a.m. to noon May 18 at the Pacific Park Demonstration Garden, […]
The League of Women Voters of Clark County will host its annual meeting from 10 a.m. to noon May 18 the CDM Caregiving Services building, 2300 N.E. Andresen Road, Vancouver. Learn more at lwvclarkcounty.org.
NatureScaping will host a presentation "Let's Talk About Weeds" presented by Pamela Moody from 10 a.m. to noon on May 18. Event will be held in the CASEE Center, Building […]
Clark College's Archer Gallery, located in the Penguin Union Building, will feature the work of Artist in Residence David Eckard from May 1-31. Viewing hours are Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. An Artist Talk with Eckard will be offered at 10 a.m. May 9 and Eckard will lead a workshop from […]
Southwest Washington Model Railroaders are hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 in the basement of the auxiliary building of Memorial Lutheran Church, at the corner of East 29th Street and Grand Boulevard in Vancouver. See three layouts in operation: The main layout (34'x 14'), dual gauge layout (12'x 24') […]
Dan Garrison will lead "How to Raise Queen Bees in the Pacific Northwest," 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at 7106 Kansas St., Vancouver 98664. The workshop, hosted by […]
The Society of Washington Artists Spring Show and Sale is noon to 7 p.m. May 15, 16 and 17 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 at Vancouver United Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. The show is one of the largest in Southwest Washington, showcasing the work of fine […]
Two Rivers Heritage Museum, 1 Durgan St., Washougal, will offer plant sales from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 and June 23. Plants for sale include locally grown creeping […]
The Oregon Historical Society will partner with KALO Hawaiian Civic Club to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with free museum admission and a day of […]
The Hazel Dell Salmon Creek Business Association presents the 2024 Hazel Parade of Bands, "The Power of Music," at 10:30 a.m. May 18 starting at Fire District 6, 8800 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver. This is Hazel Dell's 58th annual parade, featuring 25 local bands, parade floats, classic vehicles, youth groups and horses. To join […]
Above and Below Art Studio is offering classes for high school students multi-week art camps. Choose from two nine-week sessions (3 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, May 21-July 16, or Thursdays, May 23-July 18) or two five-week sessions (11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Saturdays, May 18-June 15, or Wednesdays, May 22-June 19). Classes are in […]
Art at the Cave welcomes a month-long exhibit, "Hope for Pollinators," featuring works by Sharon Agnor, Cindy Geffel and Kathy Willson. Native bees are losing habitat nesting sites and the Monarch butterfly is expected to be listed as endangered later this year. This exhibit celebrates the creatures whose tiny footprint makes a big difference and […]
Art at the CAVE, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, will host a free Artists' Talk from 1 to 2 p.m. May 18 featuring Cindy Geffel, Kathy Willson and Sharon Agnor, whose works are on display as part of the current "Pollinators" exhibit. Learn more at artatthecave.com.
Single Seniors will eat out together at China Cook restaurant, 2200 St. Johns Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. May 18. For more information, contact 360-892-8944.
Washougal High School presents "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," based on the book by Roald Dahl, playing May 10 through May 18 at 1201 39th St., Washougal. In this new version of the classic story, Charlie longs to tour the Wonka factory and searches for the elusive Golden Ticket. This musical blends songs from the […]
The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts an All Ages Chess Club on the third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. Attendees should bring their own […]
Clark County Public Health and Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries offer a Conscious Consumption, a free educational series highlighting environmentally friendly lifestyles at the Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver. The series features workshops and events for residents of all ages to learn about sustainability topics, including food waste reduction, worm bin composting […]
The Cascade Park Community Library presents a Trashion Show from 2 to 3 p.m. May 18 at 600 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver. Participants can create a wearable garment or accessory for the runway or submit artwork for a gallery show. All entries must be made from reused or recycled materials. Prizes will be awarded to […]
Vancouver Art Space, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, will offer a "Paint Baby Animals" Watercolor Make-and-Take class from 2 to 4 p.m. May 18. Artist instructor Hannah Complin will show you how to paint baby animals in water color. Pre-sketched animals will be available to choose from. Class is best suited for students […]
Calling all Teen Bakers! The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., offers "Bakeology," a teen baking program from 3 to 4 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month. All experience levels are welcome and it's free to participate. We'll go over what went well, where we can improve, and learn new things along the […]
Fern Prairie United Methodist Church, 26112 N.E. Brunner Road, Camas, will host its sesquicentennial anniversary celebration at 3 p.m. May 18. The celebration includes a pageant from the beginnings of […]
Above and Below Art Studio is offering summer adult classes with two nine-week sessions, Saturdays, May 18-July 13 or Wednesdays, May 22-July 17. Both classes run from 3 to 5:15 p.m. in the Marketplace atrium (near Java House and Art on the Boulevard) at 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Students will enjoy group discussions, one-on-one guidance, […]
Clark County Food Bank will host the Tacos and Taps fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. May 17 and 18 at 6502 N.E. 47th Ave., Vancouver. Tickets are $40 general admission or $50 for VIP tickets. Six-pack ticket packages for groups are also available for $270 or $360 for a VIP six-pack. Choose either night […]
Liz Pike will unveil new art from 5 to 7 p.m. May 18 at Camas Cellars, 602 N.E. Third Ave., Camas. Guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers, wines and chocolate truffles. Reservations are required; call or text Pike at 360-281-8720.
Mark the 44th anniversary of Mount St. Helens' eruption with The Next Level Band featuring Tony Jacobs. The band will play from 5 to 8 p.m. May 18 at Georgie's Garage and Grill, 606 Broadway St., Vancouver. No cover charge.
Singer, songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Kit Garoutte plays a jazz-tinged variety of originals and classics from several genres from 6 to 8 p.m. May 18 at Emanar Cellars, 1113 S.E. Rasmussen Blvd., Battle Ground.
Heritage High School Thespians bring the 1968 George A. Romero classic, "Night of the Living Dead," to the stage. Performances are at 7 p.m. May 9, 10, 17 and 18. Tickets are $12 for general admission; $8 for students, seniors and military. The comedic play isn't suitable for guests under 13. Tickets go on sale […]
Evergreen High School presents "The Lightning Thief (A Percy Jackson Musical)" playing from May 10-18 at 14300 N.E. 18th St., Vancouver. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18. This musical adaptation of Rick Riordan's bestselling book follows teenager Percy Jackson. When he discovers he's a demigod, he and his friends embark […]
Washougal High School presents "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," based on the book by Roald Dahl, playing May 10 through May 18 at 1201 39th St., Washougal. In this new version of the classic story, Charlie longs to tour the Wonka factory and searches for the elusive Golden Ticket. This musical blends songs from the […]
VanCity Ballroom offers a beginners' lesson and social dancing at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 9212 N.E. Hwy 99. The 45 minute lesson begins at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles (ballroom, Latin, swing and nightclub) until 10 p.m. A different dance is covered each week. Visit vancityballroom.com for upcoming lessons. No experience […]
Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Steel Magnolias," playing May 3-19. This play follows the lives of six extraordinary women, showcasing their friendships, laughter and the strength they draw […]
