Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up Day in Battle Ground

Battle Ground Community UMC 10300 NE 199th Street, Battle Ground

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. […]

free

Columbia Springs Kids’ Fishing Fest

Columbia Springs 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver

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 […]

$8

Battle Ground High School Plant Sale

Battle Ground High School greenhouses 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground

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 Ground. Cash, check and debit/credit cards are accepted. Battle Ground High School’s Agriculture Department will offer a large selection of hanging baskets in various sizes […]

Invasive Ivy Pull at Abrams Park in Ridgefield

Abrams Park 445 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield

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 park at Union Ridge Elementary School, 330 N. Fifth Ave, Ridgefield. (No parking is available at Abrams Park for this event.) Union Ridge Elementary School’s […]

Free

Community Garden Club of Camas-Washougal Plant Sale

Zion Lutheran Church 824 NE 4th Avenue, Camas

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 find plants grown by garden club members at low prices. Find perennials, annuals, vegetables, shrubs, grasses and ground covers. Payment is by cash or check. […]

Coffee Chats with Passages to Success

Latte Da Coffeehouse & Wine Bar 205 E 39th St., Vancouver

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.

free

Bird Language Workshop

City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver

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 […]

free

“Playing with Light” at OMSI

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland

"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 freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]

$14 – $19
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.

Composting Field Training

WSU Clark County Extension, 78th Street Heritage Farm 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver

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 […]

Free

League of Women Voters of Clark County Annual Meeting

CDM Caregiving Services Building 2300 N.E. Andresen Rd, Vancouver

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.

free

NatureScaping “Let’s Talk About Weeds”

CASEE Center, Building B 11104 NE 149th St., Building B, Brush Prairie

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 […]

Archer Gallery features work of David Eckard, Artist in Residence

Archer Gallery 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver

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 […]

free

Southwest Washington Model Railroaders Open House

Memorial Lutheran Church Parish Hall Basement 29th Street and Grand Avenue, Vancouver

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') […]

free

Two Rivers Heritage Museum Plant Sale

Two Rivers Heritage Museum 1 Durgan St., Washougal

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 bell flowers, Solomon’s seal, forsythia, red hellebores, violets, hosta lilies, pink and white peonies, wildflowers and other native plants, including a limited number of Camas […]

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Oregon Historical Society and History Museum 1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland

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 activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18. This event is presented in partnership with Oregon Rises Above Hate, a coalition of people and […]

$25

Hazel Dell Parade of Bands

Clark County Fire District 6 8800 NE Hazel Dell Avenue, Vancouver

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. […]

“Hope for Pollinators” exhibit at Art at the CAVE

Art at the CAVE Gallery 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver

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 […]

free

Artists’ Talk: “Pollinators” exhibit

Art at the CAVE Gallery 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver

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.

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Single Seniors at China Cook

China Cook Restaurant 2200 St. Johns Blvd., Vancouver

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”

Washougal High School 1201 39th St., Washougal

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 […]

$10
Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club at Camas Library

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas

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 chess sets, if they have them.

Free

Trashion Show

Cascade Park Community Library

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 […]

free

Paint Baby Animals Watercolor Make-and-Take

Vancouver Art Space WA

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 […]

$40
Event Series Bakeology

“Bakeology” teen baking group

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas

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 […]

Free

Fern Prairie United Methodist Church Sesquicentennial Anniversary

Fern Prairie United Methodist Church 26112 NE Brunner Rd,, Camas

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 Methodism to the Northwest and Fern Prairie, featuring pioneers, preachers, congregation and children. Donations are sought for the "Firm Foundations Future Fund" to maintain the […]

free

Tacos and Taps Fundraiser for Clark County Food Bank

Clark County Food Bank 6502 N.E. 47th Ave., Vancouver

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 […]

$40 – $360

Unveiling of New Art at Camas Cellars

Camas Cellars 602 N.E. Third Ave., Camas

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.

free

Next Level Band at Georgie’s Garage and Grill

Georgie's Garage and Grill 606 Broadway Street, Vancouver

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.

free

Kit Garoutte plays at Emanar Cellars

Emanar Cellars 1113 S.E. Rasmussen Blvd., Battle Ground

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 presents “Night of the Living Dead – Live”

Heritage High School 7825 NE 130th Ave, Vancouver

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 […]

$8 – $12

Evergreen High School Theater Presents: “The Lightning Thief (A Percy Jackson Musical)”

Evergreen High School 14300 NE 18th Street, Vancouver

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 […]

$10 – $13

Washougal High School presents “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

Washougal High School 1201 39th St., Washougal

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 […]

$10

VanCity’s Saturday Social and Beginners’ Lesson

Vancity Ballroom 9212 NE Hwy 99 Suite 110, Vancouver

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 […]

$10

Magenta Theater presents “Steel Magnolias”

Magenta Theater 1108 Main Street, Vancouver

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 from one another. Performances are 7:30 p.m. May 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 with 2 p.m. matinees May 5, 12 and […]

$25 – $28