World War II Encampment at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver

The National Park Service at Fort Vancouver and Living History Group Northwest will host the eighth annual World War II Encampment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20. Attendees […]

free

SCORE – Meet the Mentor

HAPO Community Credit Union 13909 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver

SCORE SW Washington will host a Meet the Mentor event at HAPO Community Credit Union, located at 13909 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 20. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees will learn how mentoring can help one's startup or business. To register or for more information, […]

“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 […]

$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 […]

Event Series Clamshell Railroad Days

Clamshell Railroad Days

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

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum will host Clamshell Railroad Days, an annual celebration of model trains and local train history, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20-21. The event will feature model train layouts from a number of regional train clubs. Admission is $5 for the weekend and includes a commemorative button. Children under 12 […]

$5

Sapporo and Hokkaido photography exhibit

Portland Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland

The Portland Japanese Garden's "Vision of Place" exhibit runs through June 10. The exhibit features  photography from Portland’s sister city, Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture, in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the cities' sister city relationship. Admission is $21.95 for adults, $18.95 for seniors 65 and older, $17.95 for students with ID, $15.95 for youth ages […]

$15.95 – $21.95

Summer Marketplace at Japanese Garden

Portland Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland

Behind the Shoji summer marketplace returns to Portland Japanese Garden from June 29 to Sept. 2 during garden hours. The market features hard-to-find Japanese wares that you probably wouldn’t find short of a trip to Japan itself. Among the items available for sale are temari (thread-wrapped handballs) and incense holders, jewelry and glass vases with […]

$15.95 – $21.95

Watercolor Boot Camp for Beginners

Vancouver Art Space 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, Vancouver

Learn the basics of watercolor with instructor Hannah Complin during Vancouver Art Space's Watercolor Boot Camp. Three different sessions are available: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 13, 20 and 27. Students will learn painting washes and "wet on wet" painting; brushwork and basic color theory; texture techniques and blending; and how to fix mistakes. […]

$95

Collaboration, Connection and Caring

Fourth Plain Forward hosts "Collaboration, Connection and Caring" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 25, July 20 and Sept. 7 at the Community Commons, 5107 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite 111, Vancouver. The event features thought-provoking videos about racism and economics, a restorative justice healing circle, painting and drawing (supplies provided) and discussions about […]

free

Annual Pig Roast at Northwood Public House and Brewery

Northwood Public House and Brewery 1401 S.E. Rasmussen Blvd., Battle Ground

Northwood Public House and Brewery’s Pig Roast is 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. July 20, to coincide with Battle Ground’s Harvest Days celebration. Whole hogs are stuffed with Italian sausage and seasoned pork loins then roasted in a Mediterranean style. Kids can enjoy balloon art, face painting and a coloring contest. Hear live music with […]

Founder’s Coffee and Mercantile Outdoor Market

Founder's Coffee and Mercantile 317 E Main Street, Battle Ground

Founder's Coffee is hosting a craft and artisan market from noon to 8 p.m. July 19 and 20, in conjunction with Battle Ground Harvest Days. The market features handmade wood products, jewelry, farm produce, honey, flowers, decor, crafts, quilts, candles, essential oils and vintage clothes. Founder's Coffee will be open, selling espresso, matcha and agua […]

“A Different View” artists’ talk with fiber art group High Fiber Diet

Art at the CAVE Gallery 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver

Art at the Cave's current exhibit is High Fiber Diet, a fiber arts group composed of people living in Washington and Oregon. "A Different View," juried by Carissa Burkett, features pieces by artists who were encouraged to express unexpected changes through their works. Approximately 20 artists will have pieces on display, providing a wide range […]

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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 […]

Free
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

Single Seniors at Farrar’s Bistro

Farrar's Bistro 12514 NW 36th Ave, Vancouver

Single Seniors will meet for happy hour at Farrar's Bistro, located at 12514 N.W. 6th Ave., starting at 3 p.m. July 20. For more information or to RSVP call 360-892-8944.

Songwriters in the Round at English Estate Winery

English Estate Winery 17806 S.E. First St., Vancouver

English Estate Winery, 17806 S.E. First St., Vancouver, will host Songwriters in the Round, 5 to 7 p.m. July 20, featuring singer/songwriters taking turns playing their original songs. Guests are […]

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