Mosaic Arts Alliance will offer a workshop, "Painting Over Photographs," from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mar. 12 at Stephanie Burton Studios, 2706 N.W. 98th St., Vancouver. Instructor Stephanie Burton will teach students the basic of painting over photocopies, which is a great way to practice painting faces and portraits. The cost is $90 per […]
Learn to play bridge on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503H East Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The cost is $50 for all eight lessons or $10 per lesson. Classes include discussion and play. Call Connie Sayler with questions at 971-678-3863. The schedule is as follows: Jan. 3 - Introduction […]
The Clark County Master Composter Recycler Program volunteer training series will be held virtually on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. from Feb. 1 to March 15. This no cost training course will cover topics such as backyard composting, worm bin composting, green cleaning, food waste reduction and more. After completing the 7-week training, attendees […]
The Council for the Homeless will host a webinar on legislative solutions to housing and homelessness via Zoom from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2. Clark County advocates play an important role in helping to get funding dedicated and laws passed that work to prevent and reduce homelessness in our community. This webinar will be […]
Vancouver Art Space will host a four week Art School Crash Course. Class meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 2 to 23 at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, located upstairs inside Vancouver Mall. The cost is $185 per person; register at eventbrite.com/e/art-school-crash-course-february-session-registration-489979290247?. Each week will cover a different broad topic, […]
Learn to play bridge on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503H East Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The cost is $50 for all eight lessons or $10 per lesson. Classes include discussion and play. Call Connie Sayler with questions at 971-678-3863. The schedule is as follows: Jan. 3 - Introduction […]
Beginning February 7, the Clark County Genealogical Society is offering a series of six free one-hour, in-person basic genealogy strategies classes. Each class will focus on a different topic for digging into the roots of your family tree. The first session "The Beginning" will be held at the Clark County Genealogical Society Library from 11 […]
Vancouver Art Space will host a four week Beginning Drawing Course from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, located upstairs inside Vancouver Mall. The cost is $185 per person; register at eventbrite.com/e/beginning-drawing-with-nathun-finkhouse-registration-490658481727. Instructor Nathun Finkhouse will teach students everything from how to hold […]
The City of Vancouver will host an informative Recycling 101 class online via Zoom, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 Attendees will get all the latest tips about the regional garbage and recycling system. Recycling 101 is a fun, tip-sharing, recycling-friendly class open to the community. Attendees will learn the basics about what […]
The Clark County Master Composter Recycler Program volunteer training series will be held virtually on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. from Feb. 1 to March 15. This no cost training course will cover topics such as backyard composting, worm bin composting, green cleaning, food waste reduction and more. After completing the 7-week training, attendees […]
NAMI Southwest Washington will host a free three-hour workshop, "Becoming a Trusted Adult" from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 11 at the Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver. Register at eventbrite.com/e/463759145087. For more information, contact kdonaldson7353@gmail.com. The number one protective actor for youth is having a trusted adult in their life. This program takes […]
TreeSong Nature Awareness Center presents "The Artful Field Journal Series: Watercolors in the Wild" with Andie Thrams. This is a continuing series of monthly online classes for field journal keepers, plein air artists and painters to paint with increasing ease both indoors and out. The second class is 9:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 11. Step-by-step […]
The Master Gardeners present "Introduction to Grape Pruning," a hands-on, in-person workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 11 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. Grapevines are wonderful producers of luscious fruit, but they require consistent annual pruning to be at their best. Learn propagation and pruning techniques by practicing […]
Gather Arts, 16523 NE 170th Ave, Brush Prairie, is celebrating Galentine's Day from noon to 6 p.m. Feb. 12 with classes in painting and chocolate making, permanent jewelry with Rosie Jay's, fresh bouquets, sips, treats and shopping. Register for classes at gatherarts.com. The schedule includes: Noon to 2 p.m.: Chocolate making and drink pairing with […]
TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center will host a virtual class, "Winter Birds of the Pacific Northwest Coast," from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12. Murres, loons, scoters, guillemots, turnstones and oystercatchers frequent our rocky shores, offshore waters and quiet bays. Learn how to spot them and where to find them from instructor Laura Whittemore […]
The Clark County Genealogical Society is offering a series of six free one-hour, in-person basic genealogy strategies classes. Each class will focus on a different topic for digging into the roots of your family tree. The second session "Organize with Purpose" will be held at the Clark County Genealogical Society Library from 11 a.m. to […]
The Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County will host a presentation on sustainable living and gardening online via Zoom from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 14. This presentation addresses some steps homeowners can take to minimize the impact on our planet’s limited natural resources. Jim Mahar is a retired electrical engineer and Master Gardener living […]
The Clark County Master Composter Recycler Program volunteer training series will be held virtually on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. from Feb. 1 to March 15. This no cost training course will cover topics such as backyard composting, worm bin composting, green cleaning, food waste reduction and more. After completing the 7-week training, attendees […]
Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., will host four "A to Z of Paying for College Workshops" at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, March 15, April 12 and May 17. The workshops are a public service for all prospective and current college students, regardless of the college they choose to attend. Prospective […]
Real Food Matters Nutritionist Karen Kennedy will host a webinar on glucose monitors via Zoom, starting at 7 p.m. Feb. 16. During this presentation, attendees will learn: -What is a Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) and how they work. -Some background on why managing blood sugar is important and how it impacts one's health. -See how […]
The WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Program is hosting a two part, hands-on Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop via Zoom and at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. Fruit expert Monica Maggio will teach students about timely pruning to improve the shape, strength and fruit set of your trees and help […]
NatureScaping will host a class on basic garden tool maintenance at the CASEE Center from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 18. Cowlitz County Master Gardener Arthur Fuller will teach attendees how to clean and sharpen garden tools to optimize their efficiency prior to winter storage or spring use. Event will be held in the […]
The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco will host an afternoon of “Caring for Your Family’s Treasures,” 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 18. This free event will be led by Collections Manager Donella Lucero and Curator Betsy Millard, and will cover the basics of preserving cherished family items such as photographs and textiles. This demonstration […]
The Clark County Genealogical Society is offering a series of six free one-hour, in-person basic genealogy strategies classes. Each class will focus on a different topic for digging into the roots of your family tree. The third session "Where Are Your People Located?" will be held at the Clark County Genealogical Society Library from 11 […]
Learn how to play bridge during this four-day class for beginners from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 21, 22, 23 and 24 at the Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. This lesson series is designed for players with no bridge background. By the end of the fourth day, players will know the basics of […]
The City of Vancouver will host an informative Recycling 201 class online via Zoom, from 6 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 22. This course will build on the skills taught in Recycling 101 to go beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Attendees will discover a wide variety of recycling and reuse options available locally for […]
The Clark County Master Composter Recycler Program volunteer training series will be held virtually on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. from Feb. 1 to March 15. This no cost training course will cover topics such as backyard composting, worm bin composting, green cleaning, food waste reduction and more. After completing the 7-week training, attendees […]
The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, will host the “Kids' Kitchen” virtual cooking club from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23 for kids in first through fifth grades. February's recipe is fruit popovers. The recipe uses the stovetop and the oven (for adults who may need to help). To receive the Zoom link […]
Learn to play bridge on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503H East Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The cost is $50 for all eight lessons or $10 per lesson. Classes include discussion and play. Call Connie Sayler with questions at 971-678-3863. The schedule is as follows: Jan. 3 - Introduction […]
The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, offers "Sugar Activities" for preschoolers from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Feb. 24. Kids will learn about letters, shapes and counting by playing with sugar, then create and paint sculptures out of sugar cubes. Registration is required by calling the library at 360-834-4692 or by visiting CamasPL.org/sugar.
BassFitz presents a two-session Introductory Blues Workshop from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 25 and March 4 at Sons of Norway Lodge, 2400 Grant Street, Vancouver. The class fee is $30. Get more details at bassfitz.com and register at jam-session-checkout.square.site. Three instructors will teach students what a simple blues progression looks like, what a blues scale is, […]
TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center will host an all-day birding trip to the Oregon Coast on Feb. 25. Instructor Laura Whittemore will lead participants in walking explorations of bays, estuaries, rocky shores and headlands while watching for coastal winter residents like scoters, murres, loons, grebes, oystercatchers, surfbirds and turnstones. Transportation will be via carpool […]
The WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Program is hosting a hands-on, in-person Blueberry Pruning Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 25 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. First, view a recorded video at youtube.com/watch?v=v7MOKxTUQFo about blueberry pruning basics: When to prune, choosing which canes to cut and where […]
Attend a "Paint and Sip" event at Stonewood Bar and Grill, 6700 N.E. 162nd Ave., Suite 417, Vancouver, from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 25. In this beginner-friendly class, students will create a night scene on the beach with a campfire using acrylic paint. Attendees will be given accessible, step-by-step instructions. No experience is needed. […]
Vancouver Art Space will host a Fantasy Ink and Watercolor Make and Take Class with instructor Hannah Complin from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 25 at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, located upstairs inside Vancouver Mall. Students ages 15 and up will learn basic watercolor blending and using pen and ink with watercolors. […]
Clark County Public Health offers "Conscious Consumption," a free educational series at the Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave. in East Vancouver, highlighting environmentally friendly lifestyles. The series features workshops and events about sustainability topics, including food waste reduction, worm bin composting, sustainable fashion and crafting with recycled materials. Here is the schedule: […]
WSU Vancouver will host a Classroom to Career event discussing career pathways in their many Society and Culture classes and majors. The event will be held in the Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 28. If you have a disability that requires special materials, services or assistance, complete the online […]
Learn to play bridge on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503H East Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The cost is $50 for all eight lessons or $10 per lesson. Classes include discussion and play. Call Connie Sayler with questions at 971-678-3863. The schedule is as follows: Jan. 3 - Introduction […]
The Clark County Master Composter Recycler Program volunteer training series will be held virtually on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. from Feb. 1 to March 15. This no cost training course will cover topics such as backyard composting, worm bin composting, green cleaning, food waste reduction and more. After completing the 7-week training, attendees […]
Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will offer three homesteading workshops this March: "Herbs, Oils and Salves" at 10 a.m. March 4; "Beekeeping 101" at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. March 11; and "Intro to Canning" at 10 a.m. March 18. All classes are two hours. Register for all the classes at pomeroyfarm.org/workshops-classes/. […]
The Cascade Park Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., will host a Recycle 101 course from 2 to 3 p.m. March 4. This informative Recycling 101 class will teach attendees all the latest tips about regional garbage and recycling systems. Recycling 101 is a fun, tip-sharing, recycling-friendly class open to the community. Attendees will learn the […]
Clark County Public Health offers "Conscious Consumption," a free educational series at the Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave. in East Vancouver, highlighting environmentally friendly lifestyles. The series features workshops and events about sustainability topics, including food waste reduction, worm bin composting, sustainable fashion and crafting with recycled materials. Here is the schedule: […]