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April 2019
BOLT: “Building Our Legacy Together”
Skyview High School students and staff members will take the stage for the school's annual series of talks called BOLT, or "Building Our Legacy Together.” The event is a platform for sharing the unique life stories, dreams and talents of Skyview’s students and staff through speeches, anecdotes, original music, dance and more. Topics include overcoming obstacles, friendships and interests. BOLT is organized by high school juniors and seniors in Skyview's leadership elective class. This is the fourth year of the event.
Find out more »Meaningful Movies Series: “Resilience”
Attend a free screening of "Resilience" as part of the Meaningful Movies series in Ridgefield, followed by a post-film discussion. Learn how adverse childhood experiences can affect outcomes in education, health and success. Share thoughts and questions during a moderated community discussion with special guests from Next Success and the Ridgefield School District. As the documentary "Resilience reveals," toxic stress from abuse and neglect can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at…
Find out more »Bingo Fundraiser for Evergreen Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program
Come to a family-friendly evening of bingo from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Clark County Habitat Store, 10811 S.E. Second St. Vancouver. The event is open to everyone. The cost is $2 per card with ten games total. Prizes will be given, valued at $25 or more. Complimentary snacks will be offered, and wine and beer will be available for purchase. RSVPs are helpful (but not required) by contacting amy@ehfh.org or 360-737-1759. All proceeds benefit Evergreen…
Find out more »Home and Garden Idea Fair
Join Clark County Public Utilities for the 28th annual Home and Garden Idea Fair, featuring hundreds of local business with a wide selection of home and garden products and services, indoor landscape displays, vendors from the local farmer's market, fun and free hands-on family activities, and one of Clark County's largest plant sales. Admission is free; guests are encouraged to bring donations of canned food for local food banks or cash donations to Operation Warm Heart. The Exhibition Hall is…
Find out more »37th Annual Ceramic Showcase
The 37th annual Ceramic Showcase, one of the largest all clay shows, will have more than 150 Oregon Potters Association members showing and selling their work which will include sculptures, wall art, and functional pottery for the home and garden. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists. A children’s clay play area will be set up for children to make something with guidance from professional potters. Our members will also be giving demonstrations. A gallery will be set…
Find out more »Terminal 1 Night Market
There’s always something new to discover (and buy!) at the Terminal 1 Night Market from 5 to 10 p.m. at the WareHouse ‘23 event center, 100 Columbia St., Vancouver. The market features over 80 vendors selling one-of-a-kind handcrafted goods and products, plus live music, food and beverages, with free parking available on site. Night Market dates for 2019 are Fridays, Feb. 1, March 22, April 26, May 10, June 7, July 12, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, and Nov.…
Find out more »Celebración de Mi Gente at Clark College
On Friday, April 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Clark College invites the community to participate in an evening of free, family-friendly activities that celebrate both Latino culture and the value of literacy. “Celebración de Mi Gente: El Día del Niño/El Día del Libro” (“Celebration of My People: Day of the Child/Day of the Book”) is an annual event hosted by the college. It is free and open to the public. It is always held on or near the…
Find out more »Musicians’ Open Jam
Last Friday of each month from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Barberton Grange, 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Everyone is welcome—all ages and still levels. For more information, call Michael Hatfield at 360-609-6628.
Find out more »“Autumn Passage” Painting Class
Students will paint “Autumn Passage.” The class is appropriate for all skill levels, beginner to expert, ages 14 and above. All supplies, excluding smocks, are included in the $28 fee, as well as one drink and one snack. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/149508079286616/
Find out more »Intro to Mixed Media Collage with Pam Johnson
Learn basic mixed media collage techniques using patterned paper and acrylic paints. Participants will also add inspiring words or quotes to make the art more meaningful and personal. In this workshop students will be guided in experimenting and learning a variety of mixed-media collage techniques and will take home a finished unique piece of art. Instructor Pamela Sue Johnson has been a mixed media collage artist for over ten years. All supplies are provided.
Find out more »TEDxPortland
The 9th annual TEDxPortland event is the largest TEDx event in the nation. Speakers range from local entrepreneurs to global thought-leaders, topped with performances by Portland artists.
Find out more »Birding Hikes at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Join a birding hike on the Gibbons Creek Trail at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The hikes, led by either Ron Escano or Ken Pitts, will be held on the following Saturdays at the stated times: April 13, 8 a.m. April 27, 8 a.m. May 11, 8 a.m. May 18, 8 a.m. May 25, 8 a.m. June 8, 8 a.m. June 22, 7 a.m. July 13, 7 a.m. July 27, 7 a.m. Aug. 10, 7 a.m. Aug. 24, 7 a.m.…
Find out more »Plant Sale – Columbia River High School FFA
Purchase plants to support Columbia River High School's l Horticulture Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. Organic and non-GMO vegetables, hanging baskets, geraniums, annuals, perennials, herbs, raspberries and native plants are available in the no-spray, no-hormone greenhouse. Plants are $2-$3 and baskets are $15. Cash or check. All proceeds go to the FFA program.
Find out more »Vancouver Farmers Market 30th Anniversary Season + a New Location
The Vancouver Farmers Market celebrates 30 years in a new location, moving two blocks north from the intersection of Esther Street and Sixth Street to Esther and Eighth in downtown Vancouver. The new configuration will provide additional space for the market’s 180 vendors as it expands to portions of 8th street and gives visitors a pedestrian-friendly space where they can shop, relax and play in Vancouver’s downtown core. The market runs every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 27. Saturday hours…
Find out more »Home and Garden Idea Fair
Join Clark County Public Utilities for the 28th annual Home and Garden Idea Fair, featuring hundreds of local business with a wide selection of home and garden products and services, indoor landscape displays, vendors from the local farmer's market, fun and free hands-on family activities, and one of Clark County's largest plant sales. Admission is free; guests are encouraged to bring donations of canned food for local food banks or cash donations to Operation Warm Heart. The Exhibition Hall is…
Find out more »Independent Bookstore Day Celebration at Vintage Books
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Vintage Books on from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Participate in a “Where’s Maisie?” search and enjoy discounts, drawings, prizes and activities. Vintage Books will also offer exclusive "day-of" merchandise created especially for Independent Bookstore Day by major publishers and authors. These limited edition, one-of-a-kind items will be available only at participating IBD bookstores, including free items, available to customers on a first come, first served basis.
Find out more »Friends of Three Creeks Community Used Book Sale
The Friends of Three Creeks Community Library will hold a used book sale Saturday, April 27th in the community room of the library, 800 N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver, Washington. Doors open at 10 a.m. for the public, and close at 5 p.m. Hard cover and trade paper books sell for $1; paperbacks for fifty cents. Over 10,000 fiction, non-fiction, children’s books in a wide variety are offered. Proceeds of the sale of these donated books help support special library purchases…
Find out more »Vancouver Farmers Market 30th Anniversary Season + a New Location
The Vancouver Farmers Market celebrates 30 years in a new location, moving two blocks north from the intersection of Esther Street and Sixth Street to Esther and Eighth in downtown Vancouver. The new configuration will provide additional space for the market’s 180 vendors as it expands to portions of 8th street and gives visitors a pedestrian-friendly space where they can shop, relax and play in Vancouver’s downtown core. The market runs every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 27. Saturday hours…
Find out more »37th Annual Ceramic Showcase
The 37th annual Ceramic Showcase, one of the largest all clay shows, will have more than 150 Oregon Potters Association members showing and selling their work which will include sculptures, wall art, and functional pottery for the home and garden. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists. A children’s clay play area will be set up for children to make something with guidance from professional potters. Our members will also be giving demonstrations. A gallery will be set…
Find out more »Earth Magic: Mindful Exploration as Poetics Practice with Christopher Luna
Participants will read poets who have engaged with nature and complete a series of writing experiences. There will be an emphasis on mindful observation and real-time tracking of daily movements. Participants will also discuss the role that observation and research play in building a body of reality-based work with the potential to engender compassion, understanding and progressive social action. No writing experience necessary. Bring a bag lunch, water, pens and paper. Register online.
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