The Herb Shoppe, 3912 N. Mississippi Ave, Portland, is offering a fragrance mist-making class using flower essences and essential oils from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26. Instructor Melia Goodenow, co-founder of Hawaiian Rainforest Naturals, will show students what flower essences are, the nine main flower essences, how to use them and how to choose […]
The Vancouver USA Walking Club will tour Vancouver's Lincoln neighborhood to see the holiday decorations from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 29. Costumes are welcome but not necessary. Choose from two routes, a 5K and and 10K. Meet at Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 N.W. Daniels St. It is free to participate. For more information, contact […]
PeaceHealth will host a webinar "Your Voice, Your Choice Advance Care Planning" via Zoom from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 2. This interactive discussions will guide attendees through completing their advance directive and durable power of attorney for healthcare. All participants will be guided through this simple, yet thought-provoking process of choosing a health care […]
Nutritionist Karen Kennedy will host a free Zoom webinar about blood sugar and exercise at 7 p.m. Nov. 8. Kennedy will discuss the benefits of exercise on blood sugar, show how to be strategic with an exercise routine and relay concrete steps to start a walking program. Register at https://mailchi.mp/3bee5fdf533b/9jj1sp9mnn.
Battle Ground Public Schools will host a free teen mental health event at Prairie Highschool, 11311 N.E. 119th St., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Depression, anxiety and substance use disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents, according to the World Health Organization. This month, parents and guardians can […]
In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center will hold a free webinar from 5:15 – 6 p.m. Nov. 29, to raise awareness for lung cancer - the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Information will be presented by a panel of physicians who will share their expertise in the […]
HOPE Dementia Support will present a Community Education Presentation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 29. A panel of local palliative care and hospice practitioners will explain the difference between palliative care and hospice, as well as, describe when and how the programs can benefit those with dementia. This presentation will be held in […]
Healing Steps Equine Centered Therapy is hosting a ribbon-cutting event and holiday open barn from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4. Healing Steps is a private occupational therapy practice that serves those with physical and cognitive impairments. It is the only occupational therapy clinic in Clark County that uses horses during therapy. During this event, […]
PeaceHealth will host a webinar "Your Voice, Your Choice Advance Care Planning" via Zoom from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 7. This interactive discussions will guide attendees through completing their advance directive and durable power of attorney for healthcare. All participants will be guided through this simple, yet thought-provoking process of choosing a health care […]
Nutritionist Karen Kennedy will lead a free Zoom webinar from 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 13 about improving your blood sugar through better sleep. Kennedy will explain how sleep relates to your health. Learn how poor sleep affects blood sugar and how blood sugar control impacts sleep. Learn strategies to improve sleep in order to […]
Koelsh Communities' Cascade Inn, 11613 S.E. 7th St., Vancouver, welcomes João Pärtel Araújo, RN, BSN, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Jan. 13 as he shares how Europe, Japan, Singapore and Portugal care for their frailest elders and people living with dementia. Over 50,000 people in 1000 organizations have trained in the evidence-based Humanitude model of […]
A free diabetes connection event will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 6600 Highland Drive, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Jan 15. With diabetes health care and support professionals from throughout the community, the free event will feature screenings of blood sugar, blood pressure, foot, eye, teeth and circulation health, plus nutrition […]
Dr. Nicholas Will will lead a ten-week weight loss course with and small group support starting 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Whipple Creek Seventh Day Adventist Church, 302 N.W. 179th St., Ridgefield. The cost is $5 per person and includes all materials. Meetings include presentations, small-group nutrition exercises and discussion, personalized support, motivational […]
The Portland/Vancouver branch of iUrban Teen will host four events in honor of Black History Month from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday in February at the iUrban offices at 808 Harney St. in downtown Vancouver. Events are free and refreshments will be served; registration is required at eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-and-honoring-our-talents-tickets-526762078557. Feb. 4: Meet the Authors: A […]
Dr. Nicholas Will will lead a ten-week weight loss course with and small group support starting 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Whipple Creek Seventh Day Adventist Church, 302 N.W. 179th St., Ridgefield. The cost is $5 per person and includes all materials. Meetings include presentations, small-group nutrition exercises and discussion, personalized support, motivational […]
The Portland/Vancouver branch of iUrban Teen will host four events in honor of Black History Month from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday in February at the iUrban offices at 808 Harney St. in downtown Vancouver. Events are free and refreshments will be served; registration is required at eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-and-honoring-our-talents-tickets-526762078557. Feb. 4: Meet the Authors: A […]
Dr. Nicholas Will will lead a ten-week weight loss course with and small group support starting 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Whipple Creek Seventh Day Adventist Church, 302 N.W. 179th St., Ridgefield. The cost is $5 per person and includes all materials. Meetings include presentations, small-group nutrition exercises and discussion, personalized support, motivational […]
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 […]
Every Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m., enjoy "Insight Meditation" at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Vipassana mediation encourages self-observation by focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to attend but no one will be turned away.
The Portland/Vancouver branch of iUrban Teen will host four events in honor of Black History Month from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday in February at the iUrban offices at 808 Harney St. in downtown Vancouver. Events are free and refreshments will be served; registration is required at eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-and-honoring-our-talents-tickets-526762078557. Feb. 4: Meet the Authors: A […]
