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October 2021
Kiwanis Meeting
At 12 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 20, the Kiwanis of Fort Vancouver will host a virtual meeting over zoom. This week's speaker will be discussing the four types of bear species. To gain access to the Zoom event, call 760-612-3297.
Find out more »Hayden Island/Marine Drive Community Working Group
All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may view this virtual public meeting for the Hayden Island/Marine Drive Community Working Group. There will be no public comment opportunities during the meeting, but comments are also welcome at info@interstatebridge.org. Attend by live streaming the meeting on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lzNDruXOy4g
Find out more »Weeds Management Workshop
At 6 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 20 The Small Acreage Program will host a workshop over Zoom that will highlight weeds of the Pacific Northwest and recommended management approaches to reduce weeds on your land, pastures, and gardens. Clark County Vegetation Management’s Justin Collell will present. Terry Koper, Program Coordinator says, “This workshop will be a great chance for folks to learn how to identify and reduce weeds on their land.” This workshop is hosted by Small Acreage Program of…
Find out more »Clark County Charter Review Speaker
At 6:30 p.m. on Oct 20, League of Women Voters of Clark County and the Fort Vancouver Regional Library system will host a webinar to inform attendees about the work of this year’s commission, including the seven amendment proposals that will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot. The program will examine some of the background that went into the proposals and some thoughts moving forward. Get details about the proposals, which include moving more county elected positions from partisan to…
Find out more »Red Worm Composting Webinar
The city of Vancouver is hosting a webinar, "Red Worm Composting," from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Learn how to construct and maintain a worm bin. Turn your kitchen trimmings into garden gold. By participating in the webinar, you are eligible to receive a free worm bin. The Zoom link will be emailed after workshop registration is complete. Register at clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/workshop-registration.
Find out more »Free Online Worm Bin Composting Workshop
At 7 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 20, Clark County’s Master Composter Recycler program will host the online workshop “Worm Bin Composting.” Attendees will learn how to construct and maintain a worm bin that will turn kitchen trimmings into nutrient-rich fertilizer. Pre-registration is required to attend. To register, visit the Master Composter Recycler webpage. Participants will receive a confirmation email after successful registration. Recordings of previous webinars are also available on the Master Composter Recycler website.
Find out more »Free Online Workshops Promote Composting and Sustainable Living
Clark County’s Master Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free composting webinars on Wednesdays, Oct. 6 through Nov. 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. The seven webinars will highlight personal changes that can help protect the planet. Here are the webinars offered this fall: Curbside Composting: Organics 101: Oct. 6. Residents who live within city limits of Vancouver or Camas will learn what can and cannot go in their green yard debris carts. Backyard Composting: Oct.…
Find out more »Franklin Street Halloween Display
The Halloween yard display at 4616 N.W. Franklin Street in Vancouver is recognized as one of the top decorated homes in the United States by the Daily Mail. It stretches over four properties and includes multiple 12-foot skeletons, 12-foot inferno pumpkin monsters, a gondola, a 7-foot dragon, boarded up windows, brewing cauldrons, skeletons climbing a 25-foot flag pole, a 15-foot scarecrow, a zombie pickup truck, and a huge spider spinning webs over the driveway. The display also includes Captain America,…
Find out more »Council for the Homeless: Making Home Possible
At noon on Thursday Oct. 21, The Council for the Homeless 2021 will host their “Making Home Possible” virtual Luncheon. Attendees will learn how the Built for Zero initiative, led by Council for the Homeless, is changing the trend of homelessness for Veterans and people who have been homeless for a long time in Clark County. Attendees will also learn about the successes the Built for Zero initiative has already achieved from Council for the Homeless and community leaders. Keynote…
Find out more »ilani Hiring Event
At noon on Thursday Oct. 21, ilani will host a hiring event where they will be holding interviews and making same-day job offers. ilani is seeking passionate individuals with a strong commitment to providing exceptional guest service to fill a number of openings for frontline positions. Those who enjoy working in a fast-paced and high-energy environment are especially encouraged to attend. ilani Team Members should provide the pinnacle of guest service while continuously striving for perfection. Applicants should be energetic…
Find out more »The Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter #19 Meeting
On Oct. 21, Chris Lasley will share the story of Abigail Scott Duniway (1834-1915), her 1852 Oregon Trail journey, and life as an advocate for women’s right to vote. The group regularly meets the third Thursday of most months at the Battle Ground Community Center, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. You are welcome to bring your own lunch for our casual visiting time before the meeting officially begins at 1:00 p.m. Call Pepper Kim, 360-901-0176.
Find out more »After-Hours Artists’ Reception at Attic Gallery
Attic Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in downtown Camas at 421 Cedar St., will host a "Third Thursday" after-hours artists reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 21. Guests will enjoy live music with jazz guitarist John Stowell as well as complimentary wine and chocolate. Local artists will be in attendance. All visitors must wear masks, regardless of vaccination status.
Find out more »First Thursday in downtown Camas: Eat, Drink and Be Scary
Spooky cocktails, fall treats and after-hours Halloween shopping are part of the Third Thursday event, "Eat, Drink and Be Scary," from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 21 in downtown Camas. Pick up a passport at Arktana (415 N.E. Fourth Ave.), name the famous Halloween characters in downtown businesses and be entered to win a prize basket. Here’s some of what’s happening: Allure Boutique - Come enjoy a tasty witches brew Arktana - Teresa Fewel with a Bon Cook pop up Attic…
Find out more »History on Tap: “Campfire Tales: Monster from the Couve Lagoon”
Clark County Historical Museum will conclude its 2021 History on Tap season in-person at the Kiggins Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 21, with “Campfire Tales: Monster from the Couve Lagoon.” Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. Proof of vaccination is required to attend. This year’s return of Campfire Tales has local historians Pat Jollota, Brad Richardson, and Jeff Davis exploring the darker side of Clark County including various haunting accounts as well as tales of…
Find out more »Public Interview with Author Tim Tran
At 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 21, Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a public interview with award winning author, Tim Tran. As he recounts his escape from Vietnam in his book , “American Dreamer: How I Escaped Communist Vietnam and Built a Successful Life in America.” This unique program titled "After We Left" recalls true events that happened after the fall of Saigon. Following his interview with Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, Bob Ferguson, Mr. Tran will be available for a…
Find out more »Pacific Stageworks presents “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic” Oct. 1-30 at new Terrell-Everest Theater
Pacific Stageworks theater company has opened the Terrell-Everest theater, a new 168-seat performance venue in east Vancouver. The theater company will offer a full season of theatrical productions beginning in October with the re-mount of the hugely popular 2019 production “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.” The production opens Oct. 1 and will run through Oct. 30. “Puffs” is the comedic story of a group of students attending a famous magic school…
Find out more »“Fighting for the Right to Fight” Exhibit: African American Experiences in WWII
The Historic Trust presents "Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in WWII," an exhibit at the Artillery Barracks, 600 Hatheway Road, Vancouver, on display from Oct. 1 to Jan. 15. Viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday with extended hours until 7pm on Fridays. The cost is $10 for adults or free for children 12 and under. In the years leading up to World War II, racial segregation and discrimination were part of…
Find out more »Haunted Walking Tours Fridays and Saturdays in October
Thanks to a generous sponsorship from UnderBar, the Clark County Historical Museum is bringing back its in-person haunted walking tours back on Fridays and Saturdays in October, when curious tour-takers can learn what haunts the buildings and streets of downtown Vancouver and hear strange and peculiar tales of local history. At 6 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30, guides from the Clark County Historical Museum will lead groups of 25 people on…
Find out more »Musicians’ Zoom Open Mic Night
Gypsyroadshow Virtual Open Mic will temporarily replace the Barberton Grange live open mic with a bimonthly Zoom gathering from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. The Zoom show will also be available to watch live on Gypsyroadshow's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Gypsyroadshow-116864996774771. All ages and skill levels are welcome. To join the Zoom open mic, email Michael J. Hatfield at mjhatfield5@msn.com or call Hatfield at 360-609-6628. A Zoom link will be emailed to attendees…
Find out more »In Mulieribus presents online concert featuring works of Pauline Garcia-Viardot
In Mulieribus women's choral group presents an online concert, "Pauline Garcia-Viardot: Diva, Muse and Composer of Genius" at 7 p.m. Oct. 22, featuring highlights of its live Oct. 17 performance at The Old Church concert hall in Portland. The online concert is free to watch. This concert celebrates the 200th birth anniversary of García-Viardot, a remarkable composer and one of the most renowned musical figures of 19th century Europe. Joined by guest artist collaborative pianist Susan McDaniel, In Mulieribus singers…
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