Friends of Trees is offering crew leader training from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9. The training will enable crew leaders to help public volunteers plant trees. Crew leaders will leave four Saturday morning events from November through April at various sites across Vancouver. The training includes a free lunch and free t-shirt. Register […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a volunteer tree planting from 9 am. to noon Nov. 9 near Northeast Everett Street and Northeast 39th Avenue in Camas. Volunteers should bring their own snacks and water and wear long pangs and closed-toe shoes. A Spanish translator will be available at this event. Learn more […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington needs volunteers for planting events around Clark County from 9 to noon on Saturdays in October and November. Register at thewatershedalliance.org. The dates and locations are below. Oct. 26: Burnt Bridge Creek, Vancouver Nov. 2: Horn's Corner, Ridgefield Nov. 9: Camas Nov. 16: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Campus, Camas Nov. […]
The Oregon Zoo is offering discounts Nov. 4 to 11. Admission is $12.
"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 […]
"Exquisite Creatures Revealed" is a new exhibit from Oregon-based artist and naturalist Christopher Marley at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) through Feb. 17. Marley’s intricate artworks feature rare organisms from around the world in stunning displays. His tributes to the beauty of the natural world broaden our knowledge about biodiversity and conservation. […]
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 next League of Women Voters membership meeting is 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 9 in the CDM Caregiving Services building at 2300 N.E. Andresen Rd., Vancouver. Learn more at lwvclarkcounty.org.
Volunteers with green thumbs are invited to participate in the Second Saturday Work Party from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 9 at Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. This month, volunteers will work on steps and in the rose garden. Refreshments will follow. Learn more at ejaneweberarboretum.org.
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/.
The Japanese Garden will host an exhibit exhibition, Kintsugi: The Restorative Art of Naoko Fukumaru, through Jan. 27. Kintsugi is a Japanese artform that takes broken items such as ceramics and mends them with lacquer dusted with powdered gold. This exhibit will explore themes of healing through the artwork of kintsugi artist and master conservator Naoko […]
The Portland Art Museum presents "Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64, on exhibit from Sept. 14 to Jan. 19 at 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Portland. Comprised of recently rediscovered photographs from Paul McCartney’s personal archive, more than 250 pictures document The Beatles’ meteoric rise from British sensation to international stardom. At a time […]
Get started on holiday shopping with arts, crafts and books by local authors at the Barberton Grange Hall Holiday Artisan Market, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9 at 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver.
Join Anne Bulger for a Mason Bee Workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Camas Public Library to discover how you can host these highly beneficial and non-stinging, native bees. The presentation will cover pollination, how to be a successful mason bee host, their life cycle and yearly timetable. Attendees will […]
The Camas Public Library offers a Virtual Speaker Series featuring talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. November’s speakers are Stanley Milford, Jr. at 4 p.m. Nov. 7, Javier Zamora at 11 a.m. Nov. 9 (Spanish) and 1 p.m. Nov. 14 (English), and Mona Susan Power at 4 p.m. Nov. 20. Learn more at libraryc.org/camaslibrary/upcoming.
The Marshall House is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 for a peek inside this beautiful historic home. Reserve your spot at thehistorictrust.rezdy.com/410314/marshall-house-tour. Admission is free. The house is accessible to those with limited mobility, including ADA parking in back. Public parking is available on Evergreen Boulevard across the street from the […]
Vancouver Bee Project will host its annual Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9 at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. This free, hands-on event will teach attendees how to clean out mason bee houses and cocoons, ensuring healthy bees for next season. The instructor will […]
Northwest Personal Training is hosting a new winter training program held on Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m. The six week program will explore a new training technique each week. Cost is $180 for the full six weeks. All fitness levels are welcome to attend, whether a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this program will […]
Eight Cow Creamery, 4327 S. Settler Drive B, Ridgefield, will host a grand opening from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 9. Purchase or win ice cream, get discounts on products, swag and raffle prizes from surrounding Pioneer Village businesses. The creamery will offer free samples of hot chocolate. Activities include photo ops, face painting, balloon animals, […]
The North Clark Historical Museum will host its 37th annual community celebration honoring veterans on Nov. 9 at Mt. Valley Grange #79, 40107 N.E. 221st Ave., Amboy. The event starts at 1 p.m. with a pie and ice cream social in the basement; adults are $4 and children are $2. The program begins at 2 […]
The public is invited to attend joint art show from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 9 featuring works of juried art from the Freemodel Art Guild and residents of Vancouver Pointe. The artists' reception for this exhibit, "People Working," is a chance meet the artists and buy art. Attendees can vote for the People's Choice […]
The North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, hosts the Open Door Stitchery circle from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month. Attendees should bring a project to work on. Stitchers can share ideas, learn something new and make new friends.
Journey Theater presents "Finding Nemo, Jr.," showing Nov. 7 to 16 at Manor Evangelical Church, 17913 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. The story follows Marlin, an anxious clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid, Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. When Nemo is captured and taken […]
The Camas Public Library offers an all-ages Board Game Club from 2 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Some games will be provided or bring your own to share. No registration is required.
Ridgefield High School Theatre will present "Arsenic and Old Lace," playing Nov. 1-9 in the Ridgefield Performing Arts Center, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield. This dark comedy by Joseph Kesselring explores a twisted tale of family secrets. The play follows Mortimer Brewster as he navigates a weekend visit to his aunts, the epitome of kindness […]
Art at the Cave gallery will host a Collage Laboratory with artist Greg Bee from for ages 18 and over. Drop in at any time to socialist while you cut and paste. Participants should bring their own glue sticks. Other materials will be supplied. Collage Laboratory is held from 2 to 5 p.m. every second […]
Support Group for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury and their friends and family will be held the second Saturday of each month from 2 to 5 p.m. RSVP by calling 564-236-5620 to ensure there are enough spots. Sponsored by Vancouver-based TBI4LIFE non-profit. For more information, visit www.tbi4life.com.
The all-volunteer Westwinds Community Band will offer an all-ages musical salute to the brave men and women who have served our country. This one-hour musical tribute from 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 will feature popular patriotic music to honor America’s veterans at Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver.
As part of the Dine and Discover series, Skamania Lodge is hosting a dinner featuring food paired with Valo Wine from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson. Savor a curated menu featuring hors d’oeuvres, plated courses, an intermezzo and dessert. Visit skamania.com/dining/dine-discover-series to learn more and make reservations […]
Journey Theater presents "Finding Nemo, Jr.," showing Nov. 7 to 16 at Manor Evangelical Church, 17913 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. The story follows Marlin, an anxious clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid, Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. When Nemo is captured and taken […]
UnderBar, a basement speakeasy at 1701 1/2 Broadway, Vancouver, presents Laughgasm Stand-up Comedy hosted by Logan Loughmiller at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 with a $10 cover charge. The headliner is Portland's Funniest Person and Portlandia guest Adam Pasi. The evening also features Jane Malone, Collin Mattox, Michael Phelps and Yu Chin Tsai. Laughgasm is on […]
Hockinson High School Theatre Company presents "The Giver," Nov. 1-9 at Hockinson High School, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. The play explores a seemingly perfect, controlled future society where pain and strife are eliminated by erasing all personal memories of the past. When young Jonas is chosen to inherit the position of Receiver of […]
Ridgefield High School Theatre will present "Arsenic and Old Lace," playing Nov. 1-9 in the Ridgefield Performing Arts Center, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield. This dark comedy by Joseph Kesselring explores a twisted tale of family secrets. The play follows Mortimer Brewster as he navigates a weekend visit to his aunts, the epitome of kindness […]
Evergreen High School will offer performances of "Treasure Island," inspired by Robert Lewis Stevenson's classic novel. The play follows Jim Hawkin's, who's life is changed by the arrival of a pirate carrying a stolen treasure map. On an epic journey across the waters to Skeleton Island, Jim faces challenges and betrayal as he and his […]
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 […]
