Columbia Play Project is hosting a craft day at 10 a.m. April 28 at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, near the playground. Participants will make a springtime planter with a rubber boot and paper flowers. All materials provided for free and the craft is appropriate for all ages. The event ends at 2 p.m. […]
NatureScaping of S.W. Washington Wildlife Botanical Gardens will host a Bare Root Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials Sale west of the CASEE Center, 11000 N.E. 149th St. in Brush Prairie, open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28. CASEE Center students will be selling native shrubs and trees, garden delights, herbs, and […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is hosting a spring open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 and 28 at 3505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. The event offers previews of the club's layout for its holiday open house in November and December. VIP tours start at 8:30 a.m. both days. Onsite parking […]
Love in the City Christian Singles & Couples Conference is April 26-28 at Unity Family Church, 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver. The conference, the first of its kind in the area, features speakers offering insights on building relationships; workshops covering life skills; networking sessions; and social activities. The schedule is as follows: Mixer and open […]
Join The Columbian on May 2 at The Kiggins Theatre in downtown Vancouver for the Pacific Northwest premiere of "Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink." The screening will include a conversation with Oscar nominated filmmaker Rick Goldsmith.
Take a free guided tour of the 78th Street Heritage Farm from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 2 at 1919 NE 78th St. in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Stroll the property with a knowledgeable docent and learn about the property's history and its role in horticulture education, agricultural research, food security and community […]
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill, one of the only remaining water-powered grist mills in the United States, is hosting Strawberry Shortcake Day from 1 to 4 p.m. June 29 at 43907 N.E. Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Enjoy whole wheat shortcake from flour milled on-site, topped by fresh, local strawberries and whipped cream. Admission and shortcake […]
The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society offers an open house on the first Friday of every month from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The dog and cat shelters at 2675 Index St., Washougal, will be open to the public and no appointment is needed. Attendees can visit with adoptable dogs and cats, meet humane society […]
Downtown Camas is hosting “Gnome & Fairy Backyard Adventure” from 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday, May 3, along Fourth Avenue and downtown cross-streets. Attendees can enjoy free games, crafts, treats and activities while taking advantage of after-hours shopping, dining and art shows. Participants can pick up a First Friday Passport and Activity List at the […]
Vancouver's Downtown Association hosts a First Friday Art Walk on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Explore downtown Vancouver's many art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Galleries and shops will be open late and many galleries host opening receptions on First Friday where visitors can meet the artists and enjoy […]
North Clark Historical Museum will host a First Friday Open Music Night from 6 to 7 p.m. May 3. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m. and music begins at 7 p.m.
St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church offers Jazz Vespers from 6 to 8 p.m. May 3 at 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The evening vespers service features music by the Mike Horsfall Trio with guest Pete Petersen on tenor saxophone.
The Camas Public Library hosts Family Storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month for children aged 2 to 5 featuring a 30-minute storytime followed by a craft. Adults must accompany children. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/FamilyStorytime.
The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, will host "Unsolved," a mystery-solving afternoon for adults who like mysteries. Gather a group of armchair detectives to solve this case from 1 to 5 p.m. May 4. Participants will get witness statements, maps, suspect files and other pieces of evidence. Groups of up to six […]
The Sons of Norway will host Sunday brunches from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 5 and June 2 at 2400 Grant St., Vancouver. The $10 brunch features all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, coffee and lingonberries. Packages of lefse will be available to buy for $10.
Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will offer Homeschool Open Houses from 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 8 and 24 so that homeschooled children can experience "Children's Work and Play on a Pre-electric Farm," a self-guided, hour-and-a-half program suited for second through fifth graders. Students will participate in the chores and play […]
The Camas Public Library is offering a used book sale from May 9-12 at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9-11 and noon to 4 p.m. May 12. On May 12 only, attendees will be able to fill a shopping bag with as many books as they can […]
The next Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic Night features Lightship Press author Ken Yoshikawa at 7 p.m. May 9 at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. There's a suggestion donation of $5 to attend. Donations can be made in person or through Christopher Luna’s PayPal account (christopherjluna@gmail.com). Include a memo stating that […]
The Camas Public Library is offering a used book sale from May 9-12 at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9-11 and noon to 4 p.m. May 12. On May 12 only, attendees will be able to fill a shopping bag with as many books as they can […]
The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will offer a Mother's Day Weekend Mum Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12 at the 78th St. Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. Vancouver. Mums will be available outside of Greenhouse #5. Plants are $3 each with 13 flower […]
