Dance enthusiasts are invited to take a Dance Appreciation course at Dance Wire in Portland, instructed by Eric Nordstrom. This course explores different artistic and cultural contexts to develop a deeper understanding of dance. Students will see live dance performances, view acclaimed films, and read scholarly articles. Classes will be held from 7 to 8:30 […]
Columbia River Mental Health Services presents the free "Adulting 101" class, 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 26 at NEXT Success, 120 N.E. 136th Ave., Suite 130, Vancouver. Attendees will enjoy complimentary pizza and salad while learning about grocery shopping and cooking. The class includes drawings for gift baskets and gift cards.
Washington State University Vancouver will host the "A-Z of Paying for College" workshop four times over the fall season. The workshop discusses multiple ways of making college more affordable. Attendees will learn: the different ways to pay for college—grants, loans, savings, scholarships, work. Which money is free and which needs to be paid back. Important […]
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "Estate Tax Planning" starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 27. This event will be presented virtually 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 virtual registrants will receive […]
Northwest Personal Training, located at 1011 Broadway St. will host a free community talk, "Mission Nutrition", starting at 6:45 p.m. Sept. 27. Certified personal trainer and certified NASM nutrition coach, Makenah Robarts will lead attendants through the fundamentals of food. The talk will cover topics like how the food we eat affects how we feel, […]
The Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd., is offering an eight-week intermediate bridge course from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 14 to Nov. 9. This course, instructed by Mike Walker, is designed for those who wish to sharpen basic skills. The course includes handouts, discussion and play each session. Players can […]
Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, will offer a woodworking workshop at 5:30 p.m. Learn the basics of woodworking with Zach Lezniewicz. Learn woodworking fundamentals including how to be resourceful and how to build something that will last. Participants will build and take home a planter box. The cost is $65. Register at […]
The Camas Public Library welcomes Vanessa Torres, physical therapist and pelvic floor specialist, and her program "Diastasis Recti Abdominis: What to Do When You Are Split Down the Middle" at 6 p.m. Sept. 28. Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is very common postpartum, and 66% of women who have DRA have at least one support-related pelvic […]
Northwest Personal Training will host a series of Chair Yoga classes every Friday June 23 through July 28 from 11 a.m. to noon. Chair Yoga allows elderly or attendees with mobility issues to exercise in a low-impact manor. Performing poses with better alignment, more support, and less tension. Classes will span a series of 6 […]
Wildfire season isn’t over yet, and it’s never too late to prepare. Attend the "Living with Wildfire" talk from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29 at American Legion Cape Horn Post, 10221 Washougal River Rd., Washougal, and learn how to improve your defensible space, gain insights from emergency responders and learn about fire reduction cost-share […]
Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, will host "Bird Language for Beginners" from 9:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 30. Students will learn how to decipher the language of birds and understand the story they're broadcasting from the treetops. This class, which is designed for adults and kids ages 10 and older, will […]
Second Mile Marketplace and Food Hub, located at 11819 N.E. Highway 99 Suite C, will host a tomato canning and salsa workshop from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Tomatoes are great to eat fresh when they’re in season, and they are terrific for summer canning! Preserving tomatoes is easy, but also can be unsafe […]