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December 2019
Be a Santa to a Senior
Many seniors live alone, without someone to share the holidays. Home Instead Senior Care is offering the Vancouver and Clark County community a chance to spread joy to local seniors. Through the Be a Santa to a Senior program, community members can give a senior a special holiday gift. Visit one of the participating locations listed below and look for the Be a Santa to a Senior tree on display from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10. Each tree will be…
Find out more »Share the Warmth
Real estate brokers throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington are gearing up for Windermere Real Estate’s annual Share the Warmth campaign. Now through Dec. 18, Windermere brokers in Vancouver will be collecting new or gently used coats and blankets in all sizes to benefit Safe Choice and Share House. Those who want to help can stop by participating Windermere offices to drop off donations. Clark County locations include 12500 S.E. Second Circle, #205, Vancouver. 210 E. 13th St., Suite 100, Vancouver.…
Find out more »Oregon Historical Society’s Holiday Cheer Book Sale & Signing
Support a local holiday tradition at the Oregon Historical Society’s 52nd annual Holiday Cheer, a festive book sale & literary celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 at the museum, 1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland.Meet 80 authors and make a dent in your holiday shopping by picking up the perfect personalized gift. Admission is free to both the book sale and to visit museum exhibits. This year, some of the Pacific Northwest’s most noted authors will be in the…
Find out more »Reindeer Block Party in Uptown Village
The Reindeer Block Party, featuring two live reindeer, will be 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, on Main Street between 23rd and 24th streets. Craft and food vendors will line the block. Santa Claus will be available to pose for photographs at no charge, so bring your camera — or at least make sure your phone is charged! The event includes free hot cocoa and a performance by Hough Elementary School students.
Find out more »Uptown Village Reindeer Block Party
Join the Uptown Village Reindeer Block Party from 1 to 4 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 8, on Main Street between 23rd Street and 24th Street. Main Street will be closed to traffic during the event so that visitors can enjoy local artisan vendors, free craft activities, free photo ops with Santa, live music and two very famous reindeer, Comet and Vixen.
Find out more »Winter Wonderland Light Show at Portland International Raceway; proceeds benefit charity
The Safeway Winter Wonderland holiday light show, powered by Advantis Credit Union, opens for the season starting Nov. 29 from 5 to 11 p.m. at Portland International Raceway (PIR). The light show, open through Jan. 4, operates as a fundraiser for Sunshine Division's food and clothing assistance programs. Title sponsor, the Safeway Foundation, and "powered by" sponsor, Advantis Credit Union, provide significant funding for the holiday light show again this year. Recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as the "Largest Holiday…
Find out more »Gifford Pinchot National Forest Christmas tree permits available
Christmas tree permits for the 2019 season are available for purchase. Permits are $5 per tree with a limit of five permits per household. This year the Gifford Pinchot National Forest is one of thirteen national forests offering permits online as well as in person. Christmas tree permits purchased online will need to be printed to be valid. Purchase and print an online permit at https://openforest.fs.usda.gov. Christmas tree permits are also available at local Forest Service offices and participating vendors…
Find out more »Be a Santa to a Senior
Many seniors live alone, without someone to share the holidays. Home Instead Senior Care is offering the Vancouver and Clark County community a chance to spread joy to local seniors. Through the Be a Santa to a Senior program, community members can give a senior a special holiday gift. Visit one of the participating locations listed below and look for the Be a Santa to a Senior tree on display from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10. Each tree will be…
Find out more »Outdoor Art Walk at Columbia Springs, Dec. 9-14
Artist Erin Dengerink, in collaboration with Columbia Springs, will create a series of temporary sculptures on the trails, on view to visitors Dec. 9 to 14. Made mostly of rocks and ice, the artwork will slowly transform. The ice will turn to water, while the rocks will remain. The rocks themselves will be placed to mimic a river bed or pond, with colorful stones. Dengerink's goal is to help visitors see the trail in a new way, with art that…
Find out more »Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library Winter Book Sale
Just in time for your holiday shopping, the Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library (FFCL) will host its winter book sale Wednesday, Dec. 4, through Monday, Dec. 9, except Dec. 8, when the library is normally closed. The sale will take place in the upstairs meeting rooms at the Camas Public Library, at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave. in downtown Camas. Prices are $2 each for hardcover books, and $1 each for paperback and children’s books. There’s also a separate…
Find out more »Korean Storytime
Korean Storytime, every Monday. Stories. music, movement, and fun. Everyone is welcome.
Find out more »Winter Wonderland Light Show at Portland International Raceway; proceeds benefit charity
The Safeway Winter Wonderland holiday light show, powered by Advantis Credit Union, opens for the season starting Nov. 29 from 5 to 11 p.m. at Portland International Raceway (PIR). The light show, open through Jan. 4, operates as a fundraiser for Sunshine Division's food and clothing assistance programs. Title sponsor, the Safeway Foundation, and "powered by" sponsor, Advantis Credit Union, provide significant funding for the holiday light show again this year. Recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as the "Largest Holiday…
Find out more »Story Explorers Book Club
Story Explorers Book Club For 2nd-3rd graders with an adult. Every 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m., September 2019 to May 2020. Sign out a copy of the book before the meeting. You both read the book. You both come to the meeting, and then keep your copy of the book forever, free! you also get snacks and do an activity. Contact the Library for titles.
Find out more »Be a Santa to a Senior
Many seniors live alone, without someone to share the holidays. Home Instead Senior Care is offering the Vancouver and Clark County community a chance to spread joy to local seniors. Through the Be a Santa to a Senior program, community members can give a senior a special holiday gift. Visit one of the participating locations listed below and look for the Be a Santa to a Senior tree on display from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10. Each tree will be…
Find out more »Outdoor Art Walk at Columbia Springs, Dec. 9-14
Artist Erin Dengerink, in collaboration with Columbia Springs, will create a series of temporary sculptures on the trails, on view to visitors Dec. 9 to 14. Made mostly of rocks and ice, the artwork will slowly transform. The ice will turn to water, while the rocks will remain. The rocks themselves will be placed to mimic a river bed or pond, with colorful stones. Dengerink's goal is to help visitors see the trail in a new way, with art that…
Find out more »CASA Information Session
Clark County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is hosting a one-hour informational session for interested volunteers and community members who want to learn more about the program. CASA volunteers advocate for the best interest of children who have come into the state’s care as a result of abuse, neglect or abandonment. The program’s vision is that volunteers from the community engage in the process to provide a unique perspective to the court about the child’s immediate needs and long-term permanency.…
Find out more »“Read to the Dog” Tuesdays at the Camas Public Library
Bring your reading-age children to practice reading to Cooper the dog, who will be at the Camas Public Library Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. Each reading session is 15 minutes. Registration is required; call 360-834-4692.
Find out more »Winter Wonderland Light Show at Portland International Raceway; proceeds benefit charity
The Safeway Winter Wonderland holiday light show, powered by Advantis Credit Union, opens for the season starting Nov. 29 from 5 to 11 p.m. at Portland International Raceway (PIR). The light show, open through Jan. 4, operates as a fundraiser for Sunshine Division's food and clothing assistance programs. Title sponsor, the Safeway Foundation, and "powered by" sponsor, Advantis Credit Union, provide significant funding for the holiday light show again this year. Recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as the "Largest Holiday…
Find out more »Christmas Craft Nights at Lacamas Lake Lodge
Enjoy three family craft nights at the Lacamas Lake Lodge, 227 N.W. Lake Rd., Camas, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 19. Here's the schedule: Pallet Christmas Tree: Dec. 3. Create a wooden Christmas tree with ceramic decor elements and stenciled sayings. Workshop includes all supplies, tools and instruction. Embellish your tree from a selection of ceramic and wood accessories provided for you. Completed trees are over three feet tall, can be hung on…
Find out more »Hello Vancouver Holiday Spectacular
Hello Vancouver is a live community talk show featuring live music and conversations with interesting members of the community on Dec. 10. The Hello Vancouver Holiday Spectacular will be held on Dec. 10 at the Kiggins Theater, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. to purchase beer, wine, concessions and Kiggins' legendary popcorn. The all-ages show starts at 7:30 p.m. with fun, community information, holiday silliness, and great music. Guests will include but are not limited to: Heidi Yewman, author and…
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