The city of Vancouver has proclaimed Aug. 18 as Never Give Up Day, a day honoring the qualities of determination and perseverance and the power of individuals who simply refuse to give in to life's challenges. On Never Give Up Day, community members are encouraged to praise not only those who have achieved great things, […]
The Vancouver Farmers Market is every Saturday and Sunday from March 18 to Oct. 29 in downtown Vancouver near Esther Short Park at the corner of Eighth and Esther Streets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Learn more at vancouverfarmersmarket.com.
The first annual Washougal Songcraft festival will host a songwriting workshop as part of the celebration, held at the Sunset Ridge clubhouse, 776 Sunset Ridge Dr. in Washougal, beginning at 2 p.m. Aug 13. All ages and skill levels are invited to join. Experienced songwriters will speak and facilitate, followed by a group a song […]
The Camas Public Library will host a weekly "Kid Librarian" event when a kid gets to be a librarian for a day. Each new Kid Librarian will share the books […]
Volunteers from a local nonprofit, Ren Locus, are available to provide free tax assistance on a weekly basis at the Three Creeks Community Library, 800 N.E. Tenney Rd., from noon to 4 p.m. Tax assistance can help help with filing a tax return, reviewing a letter from the IRS, or other general tax questions. They […]
The Salmon Creek Farmers Market will be at the Salmon Creek Grange, 2211 N.E. 139th St. in Salmon Creek, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 5. In addition to fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers, the market offers activities for kids, craft classes, scavenger hunts and games designed to teach about growing […]
A group of local painters meets Tuesdays from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Washougal Senior Community Center, 1681 C St., Washougal, just behind the library and city hall. The group is free to attend. Work on new projects and get support from other painters. Those who work in a range of mediums -- watercolor, […]
Second Mile Marketplace and Food Hub is hosting a series of pressure gauge testing clinics from 10:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 16 and 26 and from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 5 at 11819 N.E. Hwy. 99, Suite C (just north of Chuck's Produce). Bring your canner lid with the dial gauge attached. If you […]
Celebrating its 14th year, the Salmon Creek Farmers Market will be at the entrance to Legacy Hospital, 2211 N.E. 139th St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 5 with 25 food and farm vendors. Parking is available in the covered garage on the Legacy Medical Center campus. Shop from local farms for […]
Climate Curious, a Portland networking group of business leaders, entrepreneurs, consultants and nonprofit organizations who are interested in environmental initiatives and green energy, is holding an event at the Port of Camas-Washougal from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at 24 S. A St., Washougal. Featured speakers are Mike Bomar, Director of Economic Development for […]
The Watershed Alliance of SW Washington will host a beach clean-up at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, 9612 N.W. Lower River Rd., from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 15. Event recurs every third Saturday through Sept. 28. Attendees are asked to please dress for the weather and bring their own snacks and water. Gloves and tools […]
The Vancouver Farmers Market is every Saturday and Sunday from March 18 to Oct. 29 in downtown Vancouver near Esther Short Park at the corner of Eighth and Esther Streets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Learn more at vancouverfarmersmarket.com.
Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a free guided tour of the 79-acre 78th Street Heritage Farm at Northeast 78th Street and Northeast 19th Court in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Tour dates are 10 a.m. June 10, 13, July 8, Aug. 1, 11 and 19; and 6 p.m. June […]