The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a Volunteer Tree Planting from 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 9 at the TSMC campus at the corner of Northwest Lake Road and Northwest Parker Street. Park at Skyridge Middle School, 5220 N.W. Parker St., Camas. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes and bring snacks and water. Pastries and […]

Veterans from the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center participated in the local competition for the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Portland VAMC recreation therapists will recognize their contributions to the festival in a ceremony from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C. St., Vancouver. The public is […]

Windermere Real Estate is hosting its annual Share the Warmth campaign, collecting donations from Nov. 3 through Dec. 19. Donations will go on to benefit Share House, this year the organization is asking for new or gently used blankets, jackets and coats in all sizes.  Those who wish to contribute can stop by participating Windermere […]

Anime Wonder Fest, coming to Ridgefield Nov. 15-16, will host a local Community Hero Food Drive to support the Ridgefield Family Resource Center in response to the loss of SNAP benefits. Donate 10 or more non-perishable food items listed below to the Ridgefield Family Resource Center, take a selfie at drop-off and show it to […]

Clark College will host a Mechatronics Open House from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Columbia Tech Center campus, 18700 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. in east Vancouver. Visitors can take a hands-on tour of the facility, meet instructors, explore industry equipment and learn about this fast-growing field. This event is open to the public; high school students and […]

The Community Military Appreciation Committee will host a Veterans Day Open House from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 11 at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. Local employers and organizations who support veterans will be on hand to connect with veterans and community members. The event, timed to coincide with the Lough Legacy Veterans […]

Anime Wonder Fest, coming to Ridgefield Nov. 15-16, will host a local Community Hero Food Drive to support the Ridgefield Family Resource Center in response to the loss of SNAP benefits. Donate 10 or more non-perishable food items listed below to the Ridgefield Family Resource Center, take a selfie at drop-off and show it to […]

Clark College will host the next presentation in the Columbia Writers Series featuring poet Danez Smith, speaking 11 a.m.-noon Nov. 13 at Clark College's Gaiser Hall, Room 213. Admission is free. Smith is the author of four poetry collections, including "Don’t Call Us Dead," "Homie" and "Bluff" and curator of "Blues in Stereo: The Early […]

Anime Wonder Fest, coming to Ridgefield Nov. 15-16, will host a local Community Hero Food Drive to support the Ridgefield Family Resource Center in response to the loss of SNAP benefits. Donate 10 or more non-perishable food items listed below to the Ridgefield Family Resource Center, take a selfie at drop-off and show it to […]

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.

Washington State University Vancouver invites prospective students and their families to attend Preview Day, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 15 on the WSU Vancouver campus. The event is free and open to everyone. Preview Day offers a firsthand look at campus life and the academic opportunities at Southwest Washington’s only four-year research university. Attendees will meet […]

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.