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. […]
Columbia Springs will host Cultural Ecosystems Nature Day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 28 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Enjoy a day of hands-on science and nature experiences for people of all ages. Drop in any time, no RSVP necessary. Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org. Photo by Paul Peloquin
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a Litter Cleanup at Frenchman’s Bar from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 28. 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/. […]
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.
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 […]
PeaceHealth Hope Bereavement Services is offering a Newly Bereaved Workshop at 5400 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver, on the building's lower level. This single-session workshop is a starting point to understanding one's journey through grief. Adults grieving the death of a loved one within the last 13 months are invited to learn what may be expected during […]
Tour the City of Vancouver’s Marine Park Wastewater Treatment Facility from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. June 5 or July 3. This 75-minute walking tour will reveal what happens to water that goes down the drains in your home, school or business, from a flush to laundry to washing dishes. Tours are suitable for ages […]
Vancouver's Water Resources Education Center seeks volunteers for a beach clean-up at Marine Park, 4501 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, from 9-11 a.m. July 5 to collect litter after the Fourth of July holiday. Volunteers will collect debris from the shoreline to prevent trash from entering the river. Litter pickers and buckets will be provided. The […]
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 […]
Thee Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host the “Wintler Wednesday” Litter Cleanup from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 9. 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/.
Cascadia Tech Academy and Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue will host Fired Up!, an all-girls camp designed to ignite confidence while introducing young women to the world of firefighting. The three-day camp, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 9-11, is open to girls entering their freshman through senior year of high school who are interested in a career in […]
Cascadia Tech Academy and Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue will host Fired Up!, an all-girls camp designed to ignite confidence while introducing young women to the world of firefighting. The three-day camp, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 9-11, is open to girls entering their freshman through senior year of high school who are interested in a career in […]
Cascadia Tech Academy and Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue will host Fired Up!, an all-girls camp designed to ignite confidence while introducing young women to the world of firefighting. The three-day camp, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 9-11, is open to girls entering their freshman through senior year of high school who are interested in a career in […]
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.
From 9 a.m.-noon July 12, volunteers will spread mulch for fall planting on the TSMC Washington restoration site at the corner of Northwest Lake Road and Northwest Parker Street. Volunteers should park at Skyridge Middle School, 5220 N.W. Parker St., Camas. Volunteers should wear long pants, sturdy shoes, dress for the weather and bring their […]
The monthly Second Saturday work party at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum will start at 9 a.m. July 12. Caretaker Woolley will have a couple of projects to choose from. Refreshments provided after.
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 […]
The Vancouver Community Library will host its 14th Birthday and FVRLibraries 75th Anniversary starting at noon July 12. Cake, ice cream and children’s books will be available. Hosted by Friends of Vancouver Community Library.
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 […]