Volunteers age 18 and older are needed on Sept. 6, 7, 13 and 14 to help with the Salmon Creek Mural Project, to be painted on the retaining wall on the north side of Northeast 117th Street, just west of Northeast Highway 99 and across from Klineline Pond/Salmon Creek Regional Park. The mural, which will […]

Clark County Radio Control Society will host an open house and remote control aircraft flying event from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 14 at its flying field, 17502 N.E. Second Ave., Ridgefield. Pilot RC aircraft with hands-on flight simulators and watch aerial demonstrations by skilled pilots flying helicopters, jets and aerobatic planes. Enjoy workshops designed […]

The Building Industry Association of Clark County presents the 47th annual GRO Parade of Homes, a showcase of the Pacific Northwest’s finest home architecture, design, and construction. Featuring the latest in high-end home construction, the GRO Parade of Homes offers a walk-through experience of six homes at The Nines at Camas Meadows. Each home boasts […]

Columbia Play Project presents Grandparents Play Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at Marshall Park, 1069 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Grandparents and grandchildren can explore, create, and have fun together.

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, […]

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 Building Industry Association of Clark County presents the 47th annual GRO Parade of Homes, a showcase of the Pacific Northwest’s finest home architecture, design, and construction. Featuring the latest in high-end home construction, the GRO Parade of Homes offers a walk-through experience of six homes at The Nines at Camas Meadows. Each home boasts […]

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 Building Industry Association of Clark County presents the 47th annual GRO Parade of Homes, a showcase of the Pacific Northwest’s finest home architecture, design, and construction. Featuring the latest in high-end home construction, the GRO Parade of Homes offers a walk-through experience of six homes at The Nines at Camas Meadows. Each home boasts […]

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.

Pomeroy Farm will host the "Roots and Remedies" workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. Attendees will discover the healing properties of the "knit bone" plant and make a soothing salve. Local expert Ryan Kahlor will guide students through the history, cultivation and uses of this remarkable […]

Hear a presentation about shame in American politics from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Red Cross Building. Professor Carolyn Long examines the rise of shamelessness in American politics and the use of shame against those with whom we disagree. Can shame be used effectively in politics without demonizing the person being shamed? […]

The Building Industry Association of Clark County presents the 47th annual GRO Parade of Homes, a showcase of the Pacific Northwest’s finest home architecture, design, and construction. Featuring the latest in high-end home construction, the GRO Parade of Homes offers a walk-through experience of six homes at The Nines at Camas Meadows. Each home boasts […]

The Vancouver Elks Lodge #823 presents Elktoberfest, a community gathering of "Bands, Brats and Brews" from 4-10 p.m. Sept. 19 and from 2-9 p.m. Sept. 20 in the lodge's outdoor space at the intersection of McGillivray and Chkalov. This year will include a Kids Carnival game area and a vendor marketplace. Guests will enjoy local […]

Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a waterfront clean-up from 9 a.m.-noon along Lake River. Volunteers should meet tat the Ridgefield Waterfront Boat Ramp, 5 Mill St., Ridgefield. Volunteers should bring snacks and water, wear closed-toed shoes or waders and dress for the weather. Some areas are slippery and muddy with unstable rocks and […]

Columbia Springs will host Stewardship Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 20. Volunteers will remove invasive species, do trail maintenance and improve the site's accessibility and safety. Columbia Springs will provide tools and gloves. Volunteers should dress for hard outdoor work and bring water and gloves. Children under age 14 can volunteer with parents. […]

The Building Industry Association of Clark County presents the 47th annual GRO Parade of Homes, a showcase of the Pacific Northwest’s finest home architecture, design, and construction. Featuring the latest in high-end home construction, the GRO Parade of Homes offers a walk-through experience of six homes at The Nines at Camas Meadows. Each home boasts […]

Columbia Springs will host an in-person Repair event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 20. Check-in ends at 12:30 p.m. Bring your broken household items to be fixed for free by experienced volunteer fixers. All items must be small enough to be easily carried by one person. Volunteers cannot repair gas-powered items, hazardous items, […]

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.

The Clark County Arts Commission presents Music on the Plaza, a free concert at the Clark County Public Service Center 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver, from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 20 featuring bands Takin' the Fifth, Last Cawl, Ottomatics and Mila B. with Roundabout. Guests should bring their own chairs, umbrellas, snacks and blankets.

The Vancouver Elks Lodge #823 presents Elktoberfest, a community gathering of "Bands, Brats and Brews" from 4-10 p.m. Sept. 19 and from 2-9 p.m. Sept. 20 in the lodge's outdoor space at the intersection of McGillivray and Chkalov. This year will include a Kids Carnival game area and a vendor marketplace. Guests will enjoy local […]