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. […]
The Liberty Theatre and the Camas Farmer's Market will offer a special showing of "Common Ground" at 11:30 a.m. April 20 and 7 p.m. April 24. The documentary is the sequel to "Kiss the Ground," which inspired the United States Department of Agriculture to put $20 billion toward soil health. With personal stories from those […]
Clark College, the city of Vancouver and the Vancouver Rotary Club will host the annual Sakura Festival at 1 p.m. April 25, starting at the Royce Pollard Japanese Friendship Garden and continuing at 2:30 p.m. in the Gaiser Student Center. (If rain is forecast, the celebration will be held entirely in the student center.) The […]
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 […]
Pacific Garbage Patch Babies, quirky sculptures designed to raise awareness of what we consume and how our actions impact waterways, will be at Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh Street, Vancouver, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 25. Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington volunteer Al Spector let hundreds of bread bags, cereal box liners, […]
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 […]
Covington Middle School, 11200 N.E. Rosewood Rd., Vancouver, will host its annual spring market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27. Enjoy food from Loca Dogz, Anahi's Tamales, Grant Foods- Cotton Candy, Grammy's Apples and Brothers Shaved Ice while visiting local artisan vendors. Proceeds benefit Covington Middle School.
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 […]
The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society offers its annual spring sale of rooted chrysanthemum cuttings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th […]
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 […]
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 at Vintage Books, 6613 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Find the golden ticket somewhere in the store and win 12 free audiobooks. Search for Maisie the Cat. Look for the actual cat or photos. Exchange the photo for an "I Found Maisie" sticker. […]
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 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 The event is open to the public, but there will be an exclusive time […]
Washougal's Hello Spring Community Fair is noon to 2 p.m. April 27 at Hathaway Park, 732 25th St., Washougal. This event features a free lunch, giveaways and educational activities. The Washougal School District's Shoug Shack will provide free hot dog lunches. Kids can pick up a "passport to spring" and visit booths to answer multiple […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
