Events

Flourish Vancouver Networking
2025-05-21 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Keller Williams Realty, 2211 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Flourish Vancouver Networking is 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Keller Williams Realty, 2211 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver.

On the Road Tour: Timeless Perennials
2025-05-21 08:00 - 16:15 | Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Hazel Dell, 9319 N.E. Hwy. 99, Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
The Washington State University Clark County Extension Master Gardener program will host an On the Road Tour from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. May 21. This tour focuses on perennials. Stops include Schreiner’s Garden in Salem, celebrating its 100th anniversary. Tour the iris fields and display gardens and learn about new hybrids and award-winning varieties. Next is Adelman’s Peony Gardens which has over 30 acres and over 500 varieties of peonies. Learn about new varieties and get growing tips. Lunch is on your own at Route 99 Restaurant. The last stop is Garden World in Hubbard, with a diverse inventory from local growers. The tour is $41 (includes $6 entry to Shreiner’s). Vans depart from and return to Enterprise Rental in Hazel Dell. Register by May 12 by contacting er*************@*su.edu or 564-397-5738.

Enhance Fitness Classes
2025-05-21 08:30 - 09:30 | Bethel Lutheran Church, 12919 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie, WA, 98606, United States
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active.
The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays and Fridays at Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 12919 N.E. 159th St. in Brush Prairie.
Enhance Fitness is an evidence-based group exercise program. It helps older adults (age 60 plus) become more active, energized and empowered to sustain independent lives. All older adults are welcome. Instructors tailor exercises to ability, from seated to full mobility.
Preregistration is not required and there is no cost to attend. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for your first class to complete registration on-site.
For more information call 360-694-8144.

Wintler Wednesday Litter Cleanup
2025-05-21 09:00 - 11:30 | Wintler Park, 6400 S.E. Beach Drive, Vancouver, WA, 98664, United States
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host the “Wintler Wednesday” Litter Cleanup from 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 21. Volunteers should meet at Wintler Community Park, 6400 S.E. Beach Dr., Vancouver. Volunteers should dress for the weather with long pants and sturdy shoes and bring their own snacks and water. Register at thewatershedalliance.org/events/.

HOPE Dementia Support presents “Meet Me at the Museum”
2025-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States
HOPE Dementia Support presents “Meet Me at the Museum” from from 10 to 11 a.m. on the third Wednesday once a quarter at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Participants will explore Clark County’s history with interactive exhibits, guided tours and engaging activities. Register at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-me-at-the-museum-tickets-895528207977. Admission is free.

WorkSource Vancouver Hiring Event
2025-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | WorkSource Vancouver, 204 SE Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver, WA, 98684, United States
WorkSource is hosting a hiring event from 10 a.m.-noon May 21 at 204 Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver. Attendees should dress for a job interview, bring copies of their resume and be prepared to meet and interview with hiring managers. To prepare for the event, job seekers are encouraged to open a free account on www.WorkSourceWA.com. On the website, candidates can post or create a resume to gain exposure to additional companies with job openings, search for jobs and learn about job training and placement services. Job seekers should register at bit.ly/3Sn5XaR. For more details, contact su*********@****wa.gov or call 360-735-4981. Among the companies attending are:
• Beall Manufacturing
• C-Tran
• DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration
• Dungarvin
• ESD State of Washington
• Hydro Extrusion
• Job Connection
• Koelsch Senior Living
• U.S. Postal Service
Positions to be filled include:
• Bus driver
• Cashier, production associate
• CNA
• Direct support professional
• Employment specialist
• Letter carriers
• Production
• Store donation attendant

Fort Vancouver Kiwanis
2025-05-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Brothers Cascadia Brewing Evergreen Pub, 108 W Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, 98660, United States
The Fort Vancouver Kiwanis invites the public to attend their weekly meeting from noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Brothers Cascadia Evergreen Pub, 108 W. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. The meeting includes a 25-minute presentation from local non-profits, businesses and community leaders about how the Kiwanis can serve local kids. Learn more at facebook.com/FortVancouverKiwanis/.

Single Seniors
2025-05-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Vancouver Mall Food Court, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr, Vancouver, United States
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon.
For more information, call 360-892-8944.

HOPE Dementia Support Online Support Group
2025-05-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom, WA, United States
HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held virtually Wednesday afternoons via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m.

Stranger Than Fiction Book Club
2025-05-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, 98607, United States
The Stranger Than Fiction book club meets from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. The club will read a wide variety of nonfiction books to learn about the world around us. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/strangerthanfiction. The library has a limited number print books for those who register. Guests may also check out ebook and audiobook copies with a Camas Public Library card.

Nature Scavenger Hunt
2025-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, 98607, United States
The Camas Public Library will offer a Nature Scavenger Hunt from 2 to 3 p.m. May 21. Kids in grades one to five and their adults will meet on the Library’s Fifth Avenue steps and explore the vibrant colors of the outdoors. The Library will provide clipboards and paint swatches. No registration is required.

May Hatchery Tour at Columbia Springs
2025-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Columbia Springs, 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA, 98683, United States
Columbia Springs will host a free Hatchery Tour from 3 to 4 p.m. May 21 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Attendees will learn all about the Vancouver Trout Hatchery with a knowledgeable guide. Register at columbiasprings.org/guided-tours-2025.
Photo by Paul Peloquin

HOPE Dementia Support Group
2025-05-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Camas Community Center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave., Camas, WA, United States
HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Wednesday afternoons at The Camas Community Center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave., from 3 to 5 p.m.

Live Music Every Wednesday at The Grant House
2025-05-21 17:00 - 19:00 | The Grant House, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Willful Wine, located inside the Grant House at 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, offers live music from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays featuring an array of solo musicians. Learn more at willfulwine.com.

Clark-Skamania Fly Fishers Monthly Meeting
2025-05-21 17:00 - 20:30 | Black Pearl on the Columbia, 56 S 1st St., Washougal, WA, 98671, United States
Clark-Skamania Fly Fishers monthly meeting is 5 to 8:30 p.m. May 21 at the Black Pearl on the Columbia. The guest speaker is famous fly fisher Jim Teeny, who will share about his 50 years in the fly fishing industry. Doors open at 5 p.m., “Wet Fly Hour” is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with $4 pizza slices, soda pop for $2 and water for $1. All proceeds benefit the club. Anyone is welcome to attend and admission is free. Learn more at csfly.net.

Washington State University Vancouver hosts free A to Z of Paying for College workshops
2025-05-21 17:30 - 18:30 | WSU Vancouver, Dengerink Administration Building, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, WA, 98686, United States
Washington State University Vancouver will host four “A to Z of Paying for College” workshops this spring. The free workshops are a public service for all prospective and current college students, regardless of the college they choose to attend. Prospective students and families will learn how to make the cost of attending college manageable with grants, loans, savings, scholarships and work. Find out which money is free, which needs to be paid back, and learn about important forms and deadlines. Presenters will provide strategies and answer commonly asked questions about applying for financial aid and scholarships, including the kinds of scholarships available.
The one-hour workshops will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the following dates:

Feb. 20 on Zoom
March 19 in Dengerink Administration Building, Room 129 on campus
April 22 on Zoom
May 21 in Dengerink Administration Building, Room 129 on campus

Register at vancouver.wsu.edu/a-z. WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver. Park for free in Orange 2 lot. Find a campus map at vancouver.wsu.edu/map. Visit vancouver.wsu.edu/events to get Zoom links for online workshops.

"Low Waste Chef" workshop
2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver, 98661, United States
Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free workshops about composting and sustainable living strategies. The next workshop is “Low Waste Chef,” from 6-7 p.m. May 21 at Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver. Learn how to save money and prevent food waste with tips on food storage, shopping and cooking with leftovers. Register at clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/current-offerings.

Leave Your Troubles at the Door stand-up comedy
2025-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Orchards Tap, 10514 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States
Leave Your Troubles at the Door, 6-8 p.m. May 21 at Orchards Tap, is an improvised stand-up comedy showcase where the audience’s problems create the topics of the jokes. Audience members anonymously write their problems down on pieces of paper, put them in a box before the show and comedians tackle those issues with on-the-spot jokes. This month’s show, hosted by Chris Hudson, features Hewitt Pagenstecher (Laugh Basement), Zane Thomas (The Smoke Break), Savannah O. Bennington (Rogue Apostles) and Amanda Lynn Deal (WW’s Funniest Five). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. This is a 21-and-over show. Admission is free but tips are appreciated. Learn more at @leaveyourtroubles on Instagram.

Swing Dancing at The Valiant Ballroom
2025-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Valiant Ballroom, 111 W. Ninth St., Vancouver, WA, United States
CouveSwing hosts a night of swing dancing featuring the Lindy Hop and East Coast Swing every Wednesday night (except Dec. 24 or Dec. 31) at The Valiant Ballroom, 109 W. Ninth St. Classes are $10 for drop-ins or $30 for the whole month. Beginner/refresher lessons are from 6-7 p.m. and social dancing is 7-9 p.m. To learn more, visit instagram.com/couveswing or facebook.com/events/109-w-9th-st-vancouver-wa/couve-swing/783725554369635/ or email co********@***il.com.

Women's Health Expo at the Kiggins Theatre
2025-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Northwest Personal Training will host a Women’s Health Expo with a screening of “The M Factor” and a panel discussion from 6 to 9 p.m. May 21 at the Kiggins Theatre. “The M Factor” film explores menopause and midlife transitions affecting the health and well-being of millions of American women. In addition to physical symptoms, women struggle with related stresses of lost wages, upended careers, family disruptions and emotional chaos. Tickets are $25 and include the film, expo and a swag bag. $50 VIP entry includes VIP seating, recovery therapies and a vitamin B12 injection. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the expo and the film starts at 7 p.m., followed by a panel discussion at 8 p.m. Buy tickets at kigginstheatre.com/movie/m-factor-shredding-the-silence-on-menopause/.
