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.
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.
The Vancouver Bee Project will host the Vancouver Pollinator Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21 at Marshall Park, 1069 E McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, celebrating pollinators and their essential role in our ecosystems. Robert Michael Pyle, naturalist, author, butterfly expert, and founder of the Xerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation, will be the keynote […]
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.
Columbia Springs will host a Repair event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 21 at Washington Grange No. 82, 7701 N.E. Ward Road, Vancouver. Bring broken household items to be fixed by experienced volunteer fixers for free. All items must be small enough to be easily carried by one person. Volunteers can't repair gas-powered items, hazardous […]
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.
LiveWell Camas is offering kids' full-day summer camps at Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, with nine weekly sessions starting June 23. Kids will enjoy movement, mindfulness, creativity and connection at this summer camp which blends yoga, art and nature. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with aftercare available until 5 p.m. Each week […]
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.
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 […]
The Camas Public Library will offer a preschool flower shop from 2-3 p.m. June 26 for preschoolers and their adults. Kids can sort colorful flowers, take customer orders and arrange bouquets in this hands-on, dramatic play experience for building social skills, creativity and early math concepts. Register at CamasPL.org/FlowerShop or call 360.834.4692.
The candidates for Vancouver City Council, Position 1, will participate in a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Clark County.
White Oak Books, 1700 Main St., Vancouver, will host "Division to Dialogue," a town hall-style gathering about free speech from 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 26. The gathering isn't a debate but a time for dialogue exploring not just what free speech allows, but also what it asks of us. How do we speak our […]
The Water Resources Education Center will host a volunteer clean-up from 9 to 11 a.m. June 28. Volunteer activities may include weeding, mulching, trimming and raking pathways. Tools will be provided. Register at cityofvancouver.us/events/water-center-garden-cleanup-14/. For more details, email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or call 360-487-7111.
The McLoughlin Heights Church of God will host a Community Safety and Wellness Day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 28 at 901 Winchell Ave., Vancouver. This free public event brings together local organizations — including the American Red Cross, Clark County Historical Museum and the Clark County Food Bank — for activities, education and entertainment. […]