Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, will offer a Mother's Day Clay Workshop from 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 11. Hand-build a mug, vase, planter or trinket dish with your mother with step-by-step instruction. Students can add your personal touches with stamps and decorative techniques. After the workshop, Kilnfolk staff will fire the […]

Vancouver artist Sharon Svec will lead two free Professional Development Workshops at 10 a.m. May 10 and 6 p.m. May 13 at the Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The workshop discusses the value of sharing work publicly, and takes attendees through the registration process on CAFE. CAFE is free to artists […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]

Pomeroy Farm will host a Homeschool Open House on May 14 and 30 for homeschool students, school co-ops and family groups with fewer than 20 students. Drop in any time from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to enjoy the farm's "Children’s Work and Play on a Pre-Electric Farm" program. Admission is $7 per person. Children […]

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents the final performance of its 2024/25 Chamber Music Series season at 3 p.m. May 18 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. The program features multi-Grammy Award nominee violinist Philippe Quint leading the chamber orchestra. The program opens with Beethoven’s "Egmont Overture" and continues with Mozart’s "Violin Concerto No. […]

Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, will offer Berry Bowls workshops from 3-4:30 p.m. May 4; 5:30-7 p.m. May 14; and 10-11:30 a.m. May 17. Learn the basics of hand-building a mini colander from clay. This event is beginner- and family-friendly. Kilfolk staff will fire and glaze your piece with the color of […]

The Clark County Master Composter Recycler program will offer a "Curbside Recycling Done Right and Beyond Curbside Recycling" workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 14 at Cascade Park Community Library. Participants will learn to be expert recyclers, including why only certain items can go into the blue recycle cart and glass bin. Attendees will […]

Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free workshops about composting and sustainable living strategies. The next workshop is "Curbside and Beyond: Recycling Done Right," from 6-7 p.m. May 14 at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver. Understand why only certain items can go into blue recycle carts and […]

Community Development’s Learning Lab covers a new topic every month from building permits and land use review to animal control and code enforcement. The lab meets from 11 a.m. to noon on the third Thursday of every month in the Public Service Center, sixth floor training room 679, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Presentations given by […]

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will host an Infused Vinegars workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 15. Attendees will learn the art of making herb-infused vinegars to enhance cooking, boost health and elevate wellness rituals. Discover how to combine herbs and botanicals with vinegar to create delicious and potent elixirs. Students will […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]

Passages to Success presents the Business Basic Training Series boot camp for solo entrepreneurs, early-stage business owners and those considering entrepreneurship. Led by The Fractional Handyman and Jacki Grace Coaching, this series of three half-day sessions provides a combination of tactical business tools and mindset strategies for success. Module 1 is "Business Model, Budgeting and […]

Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, hosts a "Clay Together" pottery date night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. The cost is $150 per couple. Class features beginner-friendly projects like slab-rolled mugs and vases with one single-color firing (additional colors are available for an extra […]

Learn basic first aid for medical emergencies from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17 at the Clark College O'Connell Sports Complex. Adult, child and infant CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training methods are covered. Discuss illness, injury and many environmental and emotional considerations. Learn proper technique for choking emergencies. Upon completion, students will receive a […]

Join volunteers to work at the The Heritage Farm compost demo site, located at 1919 N.E. 78th St., starting at 10 a.m. April 19. Composting Field Instruction includes: -Types of composting systems -How to build a hot compost pile -How to turn a compost pile -How to use compost -How to make a lasagna garden […]

Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, will offer Berry Bowls workshops from 3-4:30 p.m. May 4; 5:30-7 p.m. May 14; and 10-11:30 a.m. May 17. Learn the basics […]

Pamela Johnson will host a Watercolor Wildflowers Workshop from noon to 2:30 p.m. May 17 via Zoom livestream. In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will create a wildflower painting with step-by-step guidance and simple tricks and tips. Students will use Johnson's style of loose and free watercolor painting, leaning into the fluid medium of watercolor and […]