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, […]
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: […]
TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center will host a virtual class, "Owls of the Pacific Northwest" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 5. Owls never fail to fascinate and amaze us and an encounter with one is always memorable. Instructor Laura Whittemore will introduce students to the owls of the Pacific Northwest and offer tips […]
Master Gardener Angelina Lai will teach a four-night introductory series into the world of beekeeping as part of the WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Program. Zoom classes are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 6, 13, 20 and 27. Over these four Monday evenings, attendees will learn honeybee biology and the roles of the honeybees, […]
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 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 fourth session "History and Your Family?" will be held at the Clark County Genealogical Society Library from 11 a.m. […]
BassFitz presents a six week "Nothin' but the Blues" workshop series from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting March 7 and continuing every Tuesday through April 11 at Sons of Norway Lodge, 2400 Grant Street, Vancouver. The class fee is $120. Get more details at bassfitz.com and register at jam-session-checkout.square.site. Three instructors will teach students the Nashville numbering […]
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 […]
BassFitz presents a six week “Rock Focus” workshop series from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting March 9 and continuing every Thursday through April 13 at Sons of Norway Lodge, 2400 Grant Street, Vancouver. The class fee is $120. Get more details at bassfitz.com and register at jam-session-checkout.square.site. Three instructors will explore major rock artists such as The Allman […]
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. This two-part class is 9:30 a.m. to noon March 11 and […]
TreeSong Nature Awareness Center presents "Watercolors in the Wild" with Andie Thrams. Part 1 of this course will be held online from 9:30 a.m. to noon March 11. 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. […]
R.I.S.E. Coaching Team will host a vision board class and workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 11 at Covington House, 4201 Main St., Vancouver. The cost is $75 at the door or $65 if pre-registered. Attendees must register by texting Kayla Ludahl at 360-909-9003. Attendees should bring their own lunches and blank poster […]
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/. […]
Vancouver Art Space will host a Celtic Art Make-and-Take Class from 1 to 3 p.m. March 12 at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, located upstairs inside Vancouver Mall. The cost is $75 per person; register at eventbrite.com/e/celtic-make-and-take-registration-484744412587. Instructor Hannah Complin will teach students about the art of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and ancient Britannia, including […]
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 fifth session "Using the Ancestry Website Effectively" will be held at the Clark County Genealogical Society Library from 11 […]
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "Trust Planning" starting at 4 p.m. March 14. This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates and details call, 360-696-2069. All […]
The Camas Public Library hosts "Kids' Kitchen," a virtual cooking club for kids in first through fifth grades. This month, Kids' Kitchen celebrates Pi Day with a meeting from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 14. For March's recipe, participants will make berry cream pie in a jar. Adults may need to help with some stovetop […]
Real Food Matters will offer a free webinar about managing blood sugar from 7 to 8 p.m. March 13 with nutritionist Karen Kennedy. The webinar will introduce you to a "mixing board" of blood sugar management techniques. Register at mailchi.mp/a1e0dc98547a/how-to-hack-your-blood-sugar.
The county will hold public workshops to help assess implementation and refine strategies in the existing Clark County Aging Readiness Plan and brainstorm new policy ideas for the update of the plan. The workshops will be interactive and will concentrate on the topical focus areas of the plan including housing, community engagement, supportive services, healthy […]
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 […]
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 […]
Clark Conservation District presents a six-week course beginning March 17 about Clark County's wild and beautiful watersheds. The course will showcase volunteer opportunities and local organizations. Topics include Clark County and its watersheds; surface and groundwater; plants; fish and wildlife; and policies and regulations. Attend just one class or all six. Classes are 10 a.m. […]
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/. […]
NatureScaping Wildlife Botanical Gardens will host a class "Attracting Birds and Watershed Health" presented by Antonya Pickard of the Backyard Habitat Certification Program. Class will be held at the CASEE Center, Building B, Room 205 from 10 a.m. to noon March 18. The presentation will focus on the various way backyard birds provide multiple beneficial […]
The Fort Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., will host a Recycle 201 course from 2 to 3 p.m. March 18. Attendees are invited to take the next step to go beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Attendees will discover a wide variety of recycling and reuse options available locally for plastic bags, appliances, bulky […]
TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center will host a Art Embraces Nature Multimedia Art Class from 1 to 4 p.m. March 19. Anna Wiancko-Chasman will lead this two-part class focusing on the synthesis of clay and other art materials, found objects and natural items such as wood, sticks, mosses, stones and more. Participants are encouraged […]
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 final session "Family History Clues in Probate Records" will be held at the Clark County Genealogical Society Library from […]
In honor of Transgender Awareness Month, the Mill Plain United Methodist Church Social Justice Team welcomes Jackie Stone from the Northwest Gender Alliance to lead a discussion that covers the scientific grounding of transgender, intersex and nonbinary people, the importance of pronouns and the reality of personal experiences so that we can create a welcoming, […]
Clark Conservation District presents a six-week course beginning March 17 about Clark County's wild and beautiful watersheds. The course will showcase volunteer opportunities and local organizations. Topics include Clark County and its watersheds; surface and groundwater; plants; fish and wildlife; and policies and regulations. Attend just one class or all six. Classes are 10 a.m. […]
TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center will host a virtual class, "Birding by Ear: Resident Birds" from 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 25. Instructor Laura Whittemore will help students identify birds by their distinct voices. Meet some of the widespread songbirds of the Northwest, hear their songs and get tips on how to listen to […]
The Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, will offer a free mason bee workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 25 led by Kyle Roslund, bee expert from the Vancouver Bee Project. As temperatures warm and flowers start to bloom, mason bees emerge from hibernation. These solitary bees are vigorous pollinators. By […]
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: […]
Mosaic Arts Alliance will offer a workshop, "Training Your Drawing Skills," from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mar. 26 at Stephanie Burton Studios, 2706 N.W. 98th St., Vancouver. Instructor Stephanie Burton will lead students in drawing exercises, then guide them in creating an acrylic-and-ink background. Students will then draw or trace an image onto the […]
TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center will host a Art Embraces Nature Multimedia Art Class from 1 to 4 p.m. March 19. Anna Wiancko-Chasman will lead this two-part class focusing on the synthesis of clay and other art materials, found objects and natural items such as wood, sticks, mosses, stones and more. Participants are encouraged […]
Pati Palmer of Palmer/Pletsch Publishing will offer a seminar, "Tips to Improve All of Your Fashion Sewing," from 1 to 3:30 p.m. March 26 at the Sew-Op and Maker Space, 1507 Broadway St., Vancouver. Palmer will also show garments from her new Butterick patterns. The book "Painless Sewing" is included in the price of the […]
Vancouver Art Space, located inside Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, is offering a Rainbow Abstract Painting Make-and-Take class from 1 to 3 p.m. March 26. Instructor Hannah Complin leads this beginner-friendly class in creating art inspired by rainbows. Students will use round format watercolor paper to create a rainbow-themed abstract […]
The Camas Public Library is hosting "Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Backyard" from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. March 28 at the library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, taught by WSU Extension Master Gardeners. Attendees will learn basic hummingbird facts, species found in our area and migration habits. Learn the basic needs of hummingbirds and how to […]
Hope Dementia Support Community Education Presentation will host a free interactive online workshop on completing an Advance Directive from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 28. All participants will be guided through this simple, yet thought provoking, process of choosing a health care agent and putting your wishes in writing related to your health care in […]
Palmer/Pletsch will offer a sewing machine basics class from 1 to 4 p.m. March 29 at the Sew-Op and Maker Space, 1507 Broadway St., Vancouver. The cost for the class is $75 per person. Attendees will sew a drawstring storage or gift bag and in the process, learn, or re-learn, to use a sewing machine, […]
A Well and Septic System Maintenance Workshop will be held at the 78th Avenue Heritage Farm from 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 29. Attending this workshop will allow participants to inspect the system themselves instead of hiring a professional to do it for them. The workshop is taught by Clark County Public Health and will […]
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "Trust Planning for Ease and Asset Protection" starting at 6 p.m. March 30. This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates […]
Clark Conservation District presents a six-week course beginning March 17 about Clark County's wild and beautiful watersheds. The course will showcase volunteer opportunities and local organizations. Topics include Clark County and its watersheds; surface and groundwater; plants; fish and wildlife; and policies and regulations. Attend just one class or all six. Classes are 10 a.m. […]
Clark Conservation District is offering a free Zoom workshop, "Hosting Mason Bees in Your Backyard," from 4 to 5 p.m. March 31, co-hosted by NatureScaping of SW Washington. This workshop will provide information for anyone wanting to learn more and become more confident in hosting mason bees. Mason bees are some of the best pollinators […]