The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a Litter Cleanup at Frenchman’s Bar from 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 7. Volunteers should meet at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, 9612 N.W. Lower River Rd., Vancouver. Volunteers should dress for the weather with sturdy shoes and bring their own snacks and water. Register at thewatershedalliance.org/events/.
Join the BioBlitz at Countryside Park, 15204 N.E. Seventh St., Vancouver, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7. Volunteers will work together to document as many plants, animals and fungi as they can using the free iNaturalist app. Volunteers should bring smartphones and water. Learn more at vancouverbeeproject.org/events-2-1/bioblitz-at-countryside-park.
Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will host June Farm Days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 7-8. Enjoy a weekend of homespun fun, showcasing and demonstrating arts and crafts by local artisans. The weekend will also include a market with local vendors, a children's i-Spy activity and farm animals. Admission […]
Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will host June Farm Days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 7-8. Enjoy a weekend of homespun fun, showcasing and demonstrating arts and crafts by local artisans. The weekend will also include a market with local vendors, a children's i-Spy activity and farm animals. Admission […]
The Camas Public Library hosts a Spanish Conversation Group from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through the end of June. Beginning Spanish speakers can enhance their language skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Participation is free. For more details, visit CamasPL.org/spanishconvo.
Learn watercolor techniques and projects taught by local artist, Gwen Boggs. The group meets from 1-3 p.m. on the second Friday of every month at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwest Washington building, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver. The group is free to attend and all supplies are provided. Learn more at […]
HOPE Dementia Support presents "Meet Me at the Movies" at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. A different musical will start at 1:00 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. Visit kigginstheatre.com to see what musical will be shown next. The cost is $10 per person.
Support Lifeline Connections at the Ridgefield Raptors vs. Bend Elks game at 6:35 p.m. June 13 at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex, 3101 S. Hillhurst Rd., Ridgefield. Lifeline Connection, which offers mental health and substance abuse services, will receive 50% of ticket sales if tickets are purchased at gofevo.com/event/Lifelineconnections7. Tickets are $11.85.
The Kiwanis Pancake Feed is 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. June 14 at Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. in Hazel Dell. Enjoy pancakes and syrup or biscuits and […]
Join volunteers at the Second Saturday Work Party, 9 a.m.-noon June 14 at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Volunteers will focus on pruning the fruit trees and eliminating blackberries. Refreshments will be served. Learn more at facebook.com/WEBER.EVERGREENARBORETUM/.
Columbia Springs will host Stewardship Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon June 14 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. This event is perfect for volunteers who want to spend a couple of hours working outside in Columbia Springs' natural area. Projects include removing invasive species, trail maintenance and improving the accessibility and safety of the site. Columbia […]
Kindred Vancouver and Calluna Alchemy host a flea market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every other Saturday in May and June at 2213 Main St., Vancouver. The market features goods from 15 local makers, live music and kids' activities like bubbles and chalk art. New vendors can apply at callunaalchemy.com.
HOPE Dementia Support presents "Meet Me at the Art Studio" from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month at Drip Drop Art Studio, 420 W. Eighth St., Vancouver. Attendees will enjoy the studio's creative space, providing engaging and therapeutic activities tailored to those living with dementia. The studio offers painting, drawing, […]
The Camas Public Library hosts a Spanish Conversation Group from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through the end of June. Beginning Spanish speakers can enhance their language skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Participation is free. For more details, visit CamasPL.org/spanishconvo.
Magenta Theater, a community theater at 1108 Main St, Vancouver, will host two workshops for new volunteers on June 17. From behind-the-scenes crew to front-of-house greeters, every role makes a difference. Volunteer orientation is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Box office and house manager training is 7:30-8:30 p.m. RSVP to Olivia Johnson at olivia.johnson@magentatheater.com.
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host the “Wintler Wednesday” Litter Cleanup from 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 18. Volunteers should meet at Wintler Community Park, 6400 S.E. Beach Dr., Vancouver. Volunteers should dress for the weather with sturdy shoes and bring their own snacks and water. Register at thewatershedalliance.org/events/.
The Camas Public Library will offer Tummy Time from 3:30-4:45 p.m. June 18 for babies under 18 months. Register at CamasPL.org/tummytime or call 360-834-4692
The Kiwanis Club of Salmon Creek will host a rummage sale fundraiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 19, 20 and 21 at 707 N.W. 85th St., Vancouver. To donate items, email kiwanisofsalmoncreek@gmail.com. Learn more at k16018.site.kiwanis.org.
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 […]
The Civil Service Commission meeting is 3 to 5 p.m. every third Thursday. Commissioners typically certify backgrounds, eligibility lists and meeting minutes. The commission also addresses any other business brought forward for their consideration. Check agenda for details and link to Microsoft Teams at clark.wa.gov/human-resources/civil-service-commission.