Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This type of meditation encourages self-observation by focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to participate but no one will be turned away.

River City Church, 2400 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, will host a back-to-school barbecue from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Guests are invited to eat burgers and hot dogs while the kids play with bubbles and lawn games or play on the playground.

A new monthly Femme Support Group is starting at Kindred Homestead Supply, located at 606 Main Street, starting at 5 p.m. Aug. 29. August theme: "What Your High School Health Class Missed About Your Period--It's A Lot!" An empowering workshop that transcends the traditional class setup—it's a movement dedicated to embracing and celebrating the body's […]