Events

Clark College Creative Writing Festival
2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, United States
The Clark College English Department will host the Creative Writing Festival May 27-31. The event, which is free and open to the public, features workshops and readings for writers and readers at all levels, culminating with the Spring Writing Workshop on May 31. All events are in the Penguin Union Building at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Visit clark.edu/about/arts-events/cwf/ for complete details.

May 27, 10 a.m.-noon, PUB258:
Reading and Conversation with New York Times bestselling young adult and adult fiction author Emiko Jean
May 28, 10 a.m.-noon, PUB161:
“The Swift” release party with student readings and a celebration of the publication of the third edition of Clark’s student-run literary journal
May 29, 10-11 a.m., PUB258:
Columbia Writers Series Fiction Reading: Chelsea Bieker
May 29, 3-4 p.m., Cannell Library:
Book release celebration for Clark Professor Gerry Smith’s collaborative project Coyote and Bear Discuss Modern Art
May 30, 11 a.m.-noon, PUB258:
Yoga for Creativity
May 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Penguin Union Building:
Spring Writing Workshop: A full day of writing workshops, readings, and community building. Includes free lunch, coffee and pastries. Reserve free tickets here.

Single Seniors at Red Robin
2025-05-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Red Robin Vancouver Mall, 8311 N.E. Vancouver Mall drive, Vancouver, WA, United States
Single Seniors will be eating out at Red Robin, 8311 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, starting at 1 p.m. May 27.
For more information call 360-892-8944.

Clark College’s Archer Gallery presents "Art Student Annual 2025"
2025-05-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Archer Gallery, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, 98663, United States
Clark College’s Archer Gallery presents “Art Student Annual 2025,” a juried exhibition of Clark College Art Students’ work, on display from May 27 to June 16, with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. May 27 at the gallery, located inside the Penguin Union Building at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. This is a juried exhibit featuring art students’ work created in the past year and chosen to exhibit by their art professors. Regular gallery viewing hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. For more details, visit archergallery.space.
Image by Yuliia Ummanets

Environmental Film Series - "Burned: Are Trees the New Coal?"
2025-05-27 16:30 - 19:00 | Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C St, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will offer a free screening of “Burned: Are Trees the New Coal?,” from 4:30 to 7 p.m. May 27 in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. This film examines the accelerating destruction of forests for fuel and probes the policy loopholes, huge subsidies and green washing of the biomass power industry. Pizza will be provided, including gluten friendly and vegan options. Attendees should bring their own water bottles. Register at thewatershedalliance.org/?portfolio=film-series.

Ridgefield Art Association Monthly Meetings
2025-05-27 17:00 - 18:00 | TMI Building, 101 Mill St., Ridgefield, 98642, United States
The Ridgefield Art Association meets from 5 to 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month on the second floor of the TMI Building, 101 Mill St. in downtown Ridgefield. Everyone is welcome. Learn more at ridgefieldartassociation.com.

Spanish Conversation Group
2025-05-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, 98607, United States
The Camas Public Library hosts a Spanish Conversation Group from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through the end of June. Beginning Spanish speakers can enhance their language skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Participation is free. For more details, visit CamasPL.org/spanishconvo.

Vancouver Wildlife League May Business meeting
2025-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post 14, 4607 NE St James Rd., Vancouver, 98663, United States
Vancouver Wildlife League‘s next business meeting is 6-7 p.m. May 27. The focus will be the league’s annual dinner and auction on June 6. Bob Taylor will speak about the Washington Waterfowl Association’s Duck and Goose Calling Championships. The meeting is open to the public.

"Countours" by Travis London at Second Story Gallery
2025-05-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA, 98607, United States
The Second Story Gallery, upstairs at the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave.,
Camas, presents “Contours,” a solo exhibit by Travis London, on display from May 2-30. The exhibit explores the diverse landscapes and nonhuman inhabitants of the Pacific Northwest. The opening reception is 5 to 8 p.m. May 2. In conjunction with the exhibit, the gallery will host three workshops: an Artist Workshop for Kids is 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. May 3; the Artist Workshop for Adults is 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. May 3; and the Artist Workshop for Teens is 5-6 p.m. May 19. London will present an Artists Talk from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 27.

Tuesday Family Support Group
2025-05-27 18:30 - 20:00
NAMI hosts a Family Support Group every other Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
This Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and have proper support.
Event is free of cost. No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed. Confidential. For more information visit namiswwa.org.

Global Innovation in Dementia Care - HOPE Dementia Support Webinar
2025-05-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Livestream via Zoom
HOPE Dementia Support will host a free Zoom seminar, “Global Innovation in Dementia Care” at 6:30 p.m. May 27. Koelsch Communities’ social gerontologist Benjamin Surmi will discuss person-centered care, age-tech tools, culture and innovation as well as the future of senior care. Register at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RToxtY8KRMWvWQ2CXAqMBQ or call HOPE Dementia Support at 360-513-5754.

Plum Blossom Zendo Buddhist Meditation
2025-05-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Bauman Chiropractic, 202 E. McLaughlin Blvd., 2nd Floor, Vancouver, 98663, United States
Plum Blossom Zendo meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays on the second floor of Bauman Chiropractic, 202 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. The group includes traditional Zen chanting, sitting and walking meditation, followed by a Dharma talk and community discussion. Beginners are welcome. Learn more at zendust.org/vancouver/.

Breaking Down Brick Walls with Collaboration
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Clark County Genealogical Society and Library, 3205 NE 52nd St., Vancouver, WA, 98663, United States
From 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 27, the Clark County Genealogical Society will host “Breaking Down Brick Walls with Collaboration,” presented by Valorie Cowan-Zimmerman, president of the South King County Genealogical Society. She’ll share strategies for leveraging collective knowledge, sharing resources and building connections to tackle the toughest challenges. Get tips and real world examples to break through barriers with the support of a collaborative network. Cowan-Zimmerman is a past vice president of both the Black Genealogy Research Group of Seattle and the Washington State Genealogical Society.
