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December 2019
48th Annual Lewis And Clark Cat Show
More than 200 rare cats, representing over forty breeds from across the country, will compete for top awards at the Lewis & Clark Cat Show. The show will highlight vendors offering a range of products and educational opportunities at The Cat Fanciers’ Association’s show. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Cat Adoption Team, which will also be onsite showing cats looking for forever homes. Additionally, the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon will accept food donations for…
Find out more »Christmas Tree Trains
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad's month-long Christmas tree excursions are chugging through North Clark County. The all-volunteer railroad will be offering three diesel runs — featuring fresh-cut trees and visits with Santa — on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and 8, Dec. 14 and 15. The 1941 ALCO S-2 departs at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. from the station at 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Finale excursions are at noon and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 21…
Find out more »“A Christmas Tail” Holiday Boutique in ReTails Thrift Store Benefits Humane Society for Southwest Washington
The holidays have arrived at ReTails Thrift Store with its seasonal boutique, A Christmas Tail. Staged inside ReTails each year, the boutique gives shoppers access to a dashing array of donated holiday merchandise that’s been carefully preserved and stored away throughout the year. Because ReTails is owned and operated by the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, all proceeds help provide shelter animals with food and housing, medical support and adoption services. This year, the boutique is even larger, with a…
Find out more »Holiday Tea at the Marshall House
Enjoy a Holiday Tea at the Marshall House, 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver, near the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, on Dec. 8. Two seatings will be offered: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $45 per person. Tickets are available at www.thehistorictrust.org/calendar/holiday-tea-at-the-marshall-house/2019-12-08/.
Find out more »Oregon Historical Society’s Holiday Cheer Book Sale & Signing
Support a local holiday tradition at the Oregon Historical Society’s 52nd annual Holiday Cheer, a festive book sale & literary celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 at the museum, 1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland.Meet 80 authors and make a dent in your holiday shopping by picking up the perfect personalized gift. Admission is free to both the book sale and to visit museum exhibits. This year, some of the Pacific Northwest’s most noted authors will be in the…
Find out more »Single Seniors 27th Annual Holiday Party and Dance
Social starts at noon on Sunday, Dec. 8. Turkey dinner buffet catered by Chuck's produce at 1 p.m.. Dance music by Jim Collins from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available from board members. Members: $14 by Tuesday, Nov. 26; afterward $20, and $20 for non-members. Tickets are non-refundable. Alcohol is not allowed on the premises. Raffle drawings will take place from 1 to 5 p.m.; must be present to win. For more information, contact Tana Hart at 360-892-8944.
Find out more »Christmas Tree Trains
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad's month-long Christmas tree excursions are chugging through North Clark County. The all-volunteer railroad will be offering three diesel runs — featuring fresh-cut trees and visits with Santa — on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and 8, Dec. 14 and 15. The 1941 ALCO S-2 departs at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. from the station at 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Finale excursions are at noon and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 21…
Find out more »Historic Trusts hosts “Sisters of Providence: A Pilgrimage of Service and Dedication”
The Historic Trust is hosting a pilgrimage over time and place recreating the arrival of the Sisters of Providence in Vancouver. A two mile walk “in their footsteps” marks the historical moments in their journey that changed the face of the Pacific Northwest. Participants will travel on foot from the wharf area at Fort Vancouver Waterfront Park to Fort Vancouver to the site of the St. James Mission and the Sisters’ first building through the U.S. Army barracks to the…
Find out more »Reindeer Block Party in Uptown Village
The Reindeer Block Party, featuring two live reindeer, will be 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, on Main Street between 23rd and 24th streets. Craft and food vendors will line the block. Santa Claus will be available to pose for photographs at no charge, so bring your camera — or at least make sure your phone is charged! The event includes free hot cocoa and a performance by Hough Elementary School students.
Find out more »Uptown Village Reindeer Block Party
Join the Uptown Village Reindeer Block Party from 1 to 4 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 8, on Main Street between 23rd Street and 24th Street. Main Street will be closed to traffic during the event so that visitors can enjoy local artisan vendors, free craft activities, free photo ops with Santa, live music and two very famous reindeer, Comet and Vixen.
Find out more »Christmas Tree Trains
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad's month-long Christmas tree excursions are chugging through North Clark County. The all-volunteer railroad will be offering three diesel runs — featuring fresh-cut trees and visits with Santa — on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and 8, Dec. 14 and 15. The 1941 ALCO S-2 departs at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. from the station at 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Finale excursions are at noon and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 21…
Find out more »ZooLights, Nov. 29-Jan. 5
ZooLights is back! The Oregon Zoo’s walk-through winter wonderland of more than 1.5 million colored lights opens Nov. 29 is open through Jan. 5, with an additional Sensory Night on Jan. 6. Over the past two years, nearly half a million visitors have strolled through the forests of lighted trees, been dazzled by life-size illuminated animal silhouettes and taken a ride on the light-bedecked zoo trains. Tickets range from $9.95 to $19.95. To purchase online tickets, go to oregonzoo.org/zoolights. During…
Find out more »The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights, Nov. 29 to Dec. 30
The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is open from Nov. 29 through Dec. 30, and is open every day except Christmas Day from 5 to 9:30 p.m. The Festival of Lights is a walk-through event and visitors can expect to walk approximately one quarter mile. All entertainment areas are either indoors or fully tented but visitors should dress for the weather. Approximately 2.2 million lights adorn the trees and pathways for a truly magical experience. Continuous family entertainment in The Grotto’s plaza…
Find out more »Winter Wonderland Light Show at Portland International Raceway; proceeds benefit charity
The Safeway Winter Wonderland holiday light show, powered by Advantis Credit Union, opens for the season starting Nov. 29 from 5 to 11 p.m. at Portland International Raceway (PIR). The light show, open through Jan. 4, operates as a fundraiser for Sunshine Division's food and clothing assistance programs. Title sponsor, the Safeway Foundation, and "powered by" sponsor, Advantis Credit Union, provide significant funding for the holiday light show again this year. Recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as the "Largest Holiday…
Find out more »Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library Winter Book Sale
Just in time for your holiday shopping, the Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library (FFCL) will host its winter book sale Wednesday, Dec. 4, through Monday, Dec. 9, except Dec. 8, when the library is normally closed. The sale will take place in the upstairs meeting rooms at the Camas Public Library, at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave. in downtown Camas. Prices are $2 each for hardcover books, and $1 each for paperback and children’s books. There’s also a separate…
Find out more »ZooLights, Nov. 29-Jan. 5
ZooLights is back! The Oregon Zoo’s walk-through winter wonderland of more than 1.5 million colored lights opens Nov. 29 is open through Jan. 5, with an additional Sensory Night on Jan. 6. Over the past two years, nearly half a million visitors have strolled through the forests of lighted trees, been dazzled by life-size illuminated animal silhouettes and taken a ride on the light-bedecked zoo trains. Tickets range from $9.95 to $19.95. To purchase online tickets, go to oregonzoo.org/zoolights. During…
Find out more »The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights, Nov. 29 to Dec. 30
The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is open from Nov. 29 through Dec. 30, and is open every day except Christmas Day from 5 to 9:30 p.m. The Festival of Lights is a walk-through event and visitors can expect to walk approximately one quarter mile. All entertainment areas are either indoors or fully tented but visitors should dress for the weather. Approximately 2.2 million lights adorn the trees and pathways for a truly magical experience. Continuous family entertainment in The Grotto’s plaza…
Find out more »Winter Wonderland Light Show at Portland International Raceway; proceeds benefit charity
The Safeway Winter Wonderland holiday light show, powered by Advantis Credit Union, opens for the season starting Nov. 29 from 5 to 11 p.m. at Portland International Raceway (PIR). The light show, open through Jan. 4, operates as a fundraiser for Sunshine Division's food and clothing assistance programs. Title sponsor, the Safeway Foundation, and "powered by" sponsor, Advantis Credit Union, provide significant funding for the holiday light show again this year. Recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as the "Largest Holiday…
Find out more »Story Explorers Book Club
Story Explorers Book Club For 2nd-3rd graders with an adult. Every 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m., September 2019 to May 2020. Sign out a copy of the book before the meeting. You both read the book. You both come to the meeting, and then keep your copy of the book forever, free! you also get snacks and do an activity. Contact the Library for titles.
Find out more »Columbia River Chorus
Do you like to sing? Columbia River Chorus invites all women to join on Mondays. Sight reading is not required. For more information, call 360-887-4927.
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