• District 2 Charter Review Commission – Meet the Candidates Forum

    Aero Club Banquet Room 9901 NE 7th Ave., Suite C-200, Vancouver, WA, United States

    This forum is designed to give community members the opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking election to the Charter Review Commission. Each candidate will be provided with equal time to introduce themselves, share their vision, and respond to questions from both the moderator and the audience. Our goal is to create a fair, respectful, […]

    Free

    Candidate Forum

    Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue 21609 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground, United States

    The League of Women Voters of Clark County will host a candidate forum from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 9 at Clark-Cowlitz Fire and Rescue, 21609 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. Candidates for Battle Ground City Council, Battle Ground School District and Hockinson School District will participate.

    free

    Pick It Up, Vancouver!

    Esther Short Park West Eighth and Columbia streets , WA, United States

    Join SOLVE for a litter cleanup at Esther Short Park as part of the “Pick It Up, Vancouver!” initiative. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with a safety talk and supply distribution and ends at noon back at at the park. Meet at the clock tower in Propstra Square, on the southeast corner of […]

    free
    Watercolor Art Social Group

    Watercolor Art Social Group

    NAMI Southwest Washington 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver, WA, United States

    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 […]

    free

    HOPE Dementia Support: Meet Me at the Movies

    Kiggins Theatre 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

    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.

    $10

    Candidate Forum

    Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room 901 C St, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The League of Women Voters of Clark County will host a forum from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Vancouver Community Library featuring candidates for Vancouver and Evergreen school district director, Clark Regional Wastewater District commissioner and Vancouver City Council, Position 3.

    free
    78th St. Heritage Farm Walking Tours

    78th St. Heritage Farm Walking Tours

    County Farm 1919 NE 78th St, Vancouver, WA, United States

    In 1924, if your family couldn’t pay its bills, you might have been sent to “the poor farm.” Clark County's "poor farm" is now the 78th Street Heritage Farm, founded in 1865 and placed on the Washington Historic Register in 2012. Join a WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener for a guided tour of the […]

    free

    Free Paper Shred Event

    Salmon Creek United Methodist Church Parking Lot 12217 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver, United States

    Attend a free paper shred event in the parking lot of the Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, 12217 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 11. Cash donations will benefit Meals on Wheels People and food donations will be accepted for the Clark County Food Bank.

    free

    Cancer Awareness Luncheon

    The Gathering Place (Gathering Church) 2500 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Gathering Place will host a Cancer Awareness Luncheon from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 11 featuring speakers from Pink Lemonade and the community, raffles, food, cancer resources and support. Free tickets are available through Eventbrite.

    free

    Pomeroy Farm: Fall Homeschool Day

    Pomeroy Farm 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WA, United States

    Pomeroy Farm will offer a Homeschool Open House, "Children's Work and Play on a Pre-Electric Farm," from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 15, for homeschool, school co-op and family groups […]

    $8
    Tummy Time

    Tummy Time

    Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

    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

    Free
    Clark County Community Development Learning Lab

    Clark County Community Development Learning Lab

    Clark County Public Service Center 1300 Franklin Street, 6th floor, room 679, Vancouver, United States

    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 […]

    free

    Clark County Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

    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.

    free

    Ivy Pull at Abrams Park

    Abrams Park 400 Abrams Park Rd, Ridgefield, United States

    Volunteers will pull invasive English ivy from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 18 at Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Park in the main parking lot at Abrams Park. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Bring snacks and water. This is a physically demanding event. Register at secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/uW7lePhOby0oJxjC-NQCZQ.

    free
    Chess Club

    Chess Club

    The Camas Public Library will host a Chess Club everything third Saturday of the month starting at 2 p.m. People of all ages and skillsets welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chess sets and boards, but some will be provided. Register at camaspl.org/CHESSCLUB.

    Free

    HOPE Dementia Support hosts “Meet Me at the Art Studio”

    Drip Drop Art Studio 420 West Eighth St., Vancouver, United States

    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, […]

    free

    HOPE Dementia Support hosts “Meet Me at the Wildlife Refuge”

    Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge 28908 N.W. Main Ave., Ridgefield, WA, United States

    HOPE Dementia Support presents "Meet Me at the Wildlife Refuge" from 1 to 3 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Participants will enjoy naturalist-led activities to explore nature and see local wildlife. Participants should bring cameras or binoculars for bird-watching. Admission is free but register at eventbrite.com/e/meet-me-at-the-wildlife-refuge-tickets-901756266267 […]

    free
    A-Z of Paying for College Workshop

    A-Z of Paying for College Workshop

    Dengerink Administration Building, Washington State University Vancouver 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Washington State University Vancouver will host four free "A-Z of Paying for College" workshops for prospective and current college students, regardless of the college they choose to attend. Learn how to make the cost of college manageable with grants, loans, savings, scholarships and work. Find out which money is free, which needs to be paid […]

    free

    Make a Difference Day! Ivy Pull at Marine Park

    Marine Park Vancouver 4501 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

    On Make a Difference Day, Oct. 25, the Watershed Alliance will host an ivy pull at Marine Park, 4501 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wear long pants, closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Bring snacks and water. This event is physically demanding. Poison oak is known to be in the […]

    free

    The Mysteries of the Dementia Brain: HOPE Dementia Support Webinar

    Livestream via Zoom

    At 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28, HOPE Dementia Support will host a free Zoom seminar, “The Mysteries of the Dementia Brain,” with neuropathologist Randall Woltjer of the OHSU Brain Institute. Woltjer will share insights from years of research into how dementia affects the brain. Register at us02web.zoom.us/webinar or call HOPE Dementia Support at 360-513-5754.

    free