Kids in grades 1-5 can practice their literacy by reading to Scamp the therapy dog at the Camas Public Library. Parents can sign their children up for a 15-minute time slot between 4 and 5 p.m. on the third Monday of every month. Register is required at CamasPL.org/TalesWTails.
Halloween on Franklin Street this year includes an even more elaborate Halloween display with two additional properties. The display (the largest in Clark County) runs from 6 to 9 p.m. every night in October featuring lights, special effects, music and costumed guest appearances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On Halloween night, trick-or-treating will take place […]
Little Dragons will begin at Camas Public Library on Sept. 3. Little Dragons is a school-year reading program for infants and preschoolers (birth-4 years old). By reading with your little dragon, you are teaching them about the sounds and letters that make up our language. You are also creating positive interactions with books, which is […]
Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged. Tour availability is subject to volunteer availability. Tours involve climbing stairs, though there is an elevator for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture serves as a striking example of late 19th-century American architecture, with ornate features including stained glass, decorative woodwork and a turret. The museum-like setting features […]
Downtown Camas will host trick-or-treating event Boo Bash, from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 23. Local businesses will give out candy or Halloween prizes to all the kiddos, rain or shine -- plus the Dancing Witches will perform. Fourth Avenue from Adams Street to Franklin Street and side streets from Third Avenue to Fifth Avenue […]
Battle Ground Community United Methodist Church will host Gourd Glow: A Carving and Decorating Contest from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at 10300 N.E. 199th St., Battle Ground. The event features pumpkin and gourd carving and decorating contests, seasonal snacks and team-building activities. Awards will be given for Most Creative, Scariest, Best of School […]
Meaningful Movies Ridgefield presents a free showing of the 30-minute documentary, "Suppressed and Sabotaged," at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. The short film highlights the troubling threat to democracy through voter suppression and election sabotage. In 2023 alone, 150 bills were introduced to restrict voting access. […]
From 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 23, the Historic Trust will host a person-to-person conversation event, “Hey Neighbor,” modeled on “36 Questions for Civic Love,” at the Artillery Barracks, 600 E. Hatheway, Vancouver. Register at thehistorictrust.org/calendar/hey-neighbor-person-to-person-conversation/. You and a partner will ask each other a series of questions, listen to each other’s answers and explore […]
The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts Poetry Street PNW Open Mic from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Attendees are invited to read their own original poetry out loud, or share poems by a favorite poet -- or just come to listen. All ages are welcome. […]
Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged. Tour availability is subject to volunteer availability. Tours involve climbing stairs, though there is an elevator for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture […]
Downtown Camas merchants invite the public to Witches' Night Out, 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 in downtown Camas. Dress in witchy attire and compete for prizes in a costume contest inside Gallery 408 at 6 p.m. Shops will stay open late with sales and complimentary treats. Participating merchants include Gallery 408 and RedDoor Gallery, […]
The Camas Public Library's Silent Book Club is for people who like to read quietly. The club has no assigned reading -- it's just an hour of silent reading followed by optional socializing. Attendees can bring their own books or borrow a library book. Light beverages and snacks will be provided or guests can bring […]
Halloween on Franklin Street this year includes an even more elaborate Halloween display with two additional properties. The display (the largest in Clark County) runs from 6 to 9 p.m. every night in October featuring lights, special effects, music and costumed guest appearances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On Halloween night, trick-or-treating will take place […]
The Clark County Historical Museum will host Victorian Ghost Stories Night at the Hidden House, 100 W. 13th St., Vancouver, starting at 6 p.m. Oct. 24. The event features ghostly tales and historical intrigue with Clark County’s historian and "Haunted Vancouver" author Pat Jollota alongside Clark County Historical Museum Executive Director Brad Richardson. Guests will […]
Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are […]
Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture […]
RV Inn Style Resorts will host the Clark County Trunk or Treat from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at RV Inn Style Convention Center, 707 N.E. 26th Ave., Vancouver. Clark County businesses and organizations will decorate their vehicles and distribute candy to kids. Participants include Clark County Sheriff's Office, Fire District 6, American Medical […]
Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, is hosting Pumpkin Lane After Dark, featuring a ride down Pumpkin Lane, a romp around the pumpkin patch, wine and toasty s'mores. Tickets include the ride, a beverage token, and a s'mores kit. Pumpkins, additional drinks and food will be available to buy. Guests will also enjoy […]
