Columbia Springs Kids Fishing Fest

Columbia Springs 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver

Columbia Springs' annual Kids Fishing Fest from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 features fishing for kids ages 5-14 with expert fishing mentors; a free fishing pole for each registered fishers, as well as up to two fish to take home; science and nature activities; and a barbecue lunch for all attendees (vegetarian options […]

$8

Small Acreage Expo

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

WSU Extension Small Acreage Program will host the 18th annual Small Acreage Expo from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17 at the 78th St. Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. The expo features workshops on wildfire preparedness, mud and manure management, grazing field demonstration, septic system maintenance and financial, protecting soil and water, no-till drill […]

$12 – $25

Water Center Garden Cleanup

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

The Water Resources Education Center will host a volunteer clean-up from 9 to 11 a.m. May 17. Volunteers will weed, trim and remove invasive blackberries. Tools and gloves will be provided. Register at cityofvancouver.us/events/water-center-garden-cleanup-13/. For more details, email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or call 360-487-7111.

free

Frenchman’s Bar Litter Cleanup

Frenchman's Bar Regional Park 9612 N.W. Lower River Road, Vancouver

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a Litter Cleanup at Frenchman's Bar from 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 17. Volunteers should meet at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, 9612 N.W. Lower River Rd., Vancouver. Volunteers should dress for the weather with long pants and sturdy shoes and bring their own snacks and water. Register […]

free

Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid Class

Clark College O’Connell Sports Complex 1933 Fort Vancouver Way - O'Connell Sports Complex, Vancouver

Learn basic first aid for medical emergencies from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17 at the Clark College O'Connell Sports Complex. Adult, child and infant CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training methods are covered. Discuss illness, injury and many environmental and emotional considerations. Learn proper technique for choking emergencies. Upon completion, students will receive a […]

$85

Community Garden Club of Camas-Washougal Plant Sale

Zion Lutheran Church 824 NE 4th Avenue, Camas

The Community Garden Club of Camas-Washougal will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at Zion Lutheran Church, 824 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. The sale includes wide variety of plants personally grown by the garden club's 100 members. The plants are nurtured in sterilized potting soil. Find perennials, annuals, […]

Thrive2Survive Community Wellness Event

Living Hope Church 2711 N.E. Andresen Road, Vancouver

Thrive2Survive's Health and Wellness Clinic offers essential services for community wellbeing. The clinic is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at Living Hope Church, 2711 N.E. Andresen Road, Vancouver. The […]

free

“New Here!” program for Camas-Washougal newcomers

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas

The Camas Public Library will offer its May "New Here!" program from 9:30-10:30 a.m. May 17. Adults new to the Camas community are invited to enjoy a morning treat, meet other newcomers and discover all that the library has to offer. Register at camaspl.org/NEWHERE or call 360-834-4692.

Free
Composting Field Training

Composting Field Training

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

Join volunteers to work at the The Heritage Farm compost demo site, located at 1919 N.E. 78th St., starting at 10 a.m. April 19. Composting Field Instruction includes: -Types of composting systems -How to build a hot compost pile -How to turn a compost pile -How to use compost -How to make a lasagna garden […]

Free

League of Women Voters of Clark County Annual Meeting

CDM Caregiving Services 2300 Andresen Rd., Vancouver

The League of Women Voters of Clark County's annual meeting is 10 a.m. to noon May 17 at CDM Caregiving Services, 2300 N.E. Andresen Rd., Vancouver. Learn more at lwvclarkcounty.org.

free

Broom Making: Full Size Brooms

Vampire Unicorns 3510 NE 3rd Ave., Camas

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a broom-making workshop from 10 a.m. to noon May 17. Attendees will learn how to make a full-size standing broom with […]

$100

Clark County Resource Fair

Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School (HeLa) 9105 NE 9th Street, Vancouver

The Clark County Resource Fair, part of the Families & Educators Training Series, is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School, 13413 […]

free

Armed Forces Day Poppy Distribution

Various locations WA

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17, members of Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post 14, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 14 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14 will distribute memorial poppies at six store locations in Vancouver. All donations support veterans and the military. For locations of the poppy distribution, call 360-696-2579 or […]

free

Parade of Bands

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

The 59th annual Parade of Bands is 10:30 a.m. May 17, featuring 24 local high school bands and over 120 entries total. The parade starts at Clark County Fire District […]

free

Watercolor Wildflowers Zoom Workshop

Livestream via Zoom

Pamela Johnson will host a Watercolor Wildflowers Workshop from noon to 2:30 p.m. May 17 via Zoom livestream. In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will create a wildflower painting with step-by-step guidance and simple tricks and tips. Students will use Johnson's style of loose and free watercolor painting, leaning into the fluid medium of watercolor and […]

$40

Single Seniors Game Day

The Lofts at Glenwood Place 5300 NE 82nd Ave, Vancouver

Single Seniors will meet for fun and games in The Lofts rec room, 5300 N.E. 82nd Ave. from 1 to 4 p.m. May 17. Attendees may park in any parking […]

Wine Dinner at Skamania Lodge

Skamania Lodge 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson

Skamania Lodge will host a "Dine and Discover" wine dinner featuring Walla Walla Vintners from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each courses will be paired with a different wine from the featured winemaker. The menu includes oysters with rhubarb granita; brie gougères with saba-strawberry coulis; goat cheese custard with fennel, radish and onion flower; spring run […]

$135

New “Bark Ranger” Self-Guided Tour at Fort Vancouver

Fort Vancouver Visitor Center 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will launch the new Bark Ranger Tour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 17, at 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Visit the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center to pick up a map and participate in a self-guided tour that honors the Fort Vancouver’s canine legacy. Each stop on the map […]

free