Portland clowns Olive and Dingo will host a Slide Ride for kids from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 29. Children should meet at Creston Park, 4454 S.E. Powell Blvd., […]

Uplifted Boutique and Maker's Market, in Portland's Mt. Scott neighborhood at 5404 S.E. 72nd Ave., Portland, present Story Time with Olive and Dingo from 10:30 to 11:30 every Tuesday from Aug. 23 to Sept. 13. Story Time features singing, stories, jokes, reading and music in the Good Medicine Theater connected to the boutique. The cost […]

Columbia Springs nature preserve and environmental education center, is hosting the ReLit festival from Aug. 31 to Sept. 28, when upcycled and repurposed items that have been made into lamps will be on display and on sale in locations throughout downtown Vancouver. Take a free tour around Vancouver to see the lamps; you'll be sent […]

The Camas Public Library is hosting Mind Readers, a book discussion group for seventh through twelfth graders. The club will meet every first Thursday of the month, beginning September 1, […]

The next Science on Tap at the Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St., Portland, will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 1. The presentation is "How'd They Film That? Behind the Scenes of Science Communication at OPB." Attend in person or watch a livestream. The cost to attend is $45 or $15 to watch the […]

“Celebrate Art!” will bring art in many forms to the streets of downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 2. First Friday activities include live music and dance performances, artist demonstrations, a ribbon cutting, plein air painting, art receptions, games and prizes, collaborative art and after-hours shopping. “From Art to Finish” is a new element […]

Looking for something for the family, guests, or an interesting date night? Come to downtown Vancouver for the First Friday Art Walk, 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5. Downtown Vancouver is home to a wide array of gallery spaces, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Locally owned businesses are ready to welcome guests with original art, and, […]

The City of Ridgefield presents the Ridgefield Multicultural Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 3 at Overlook Park featuring music, dance, artisan vendors and food. This year's theme is "Dance." The festival is free to the public and aims to celebrate culture at home and around the world. The rhythms of Melao de […]

Kindred Homestead Supply, 606 Main St., Vancouver, will host a Clothing Swap in its basement from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 3 and 4. Attendees can exchange their valued but no longer used clothing for clothing they will use. This event is free. No minimum clothing donation to participate, and no maximum clothing limit […]