The GAL-a-Con women's conference and retreat is Sept. 20-22 at the Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. Sixth St. Tickets ($200 per person) include Coffee Conversations in the morning, hands-on experience sessions, an tickets to the GALa Saturday evening with a pre GAL-a gathering with hair and makeup stations, vinyl nail bar and DIY beauty zones. The […]

The Covington House will host Game Day from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 22 featuring board games, puzzles and more. Bring your own tabletop game or choose one of the provided games. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Learn more about the historic Covington House, 4201 Main St., Vancouver, at covingtonhistorichouse.com.

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 […]

The Camas Farmers Market is 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays through Oct. 2 in front of the Camas Public Library at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave. Find seasonal produce from 50 local growers, food vendors and artisans, plus live music and kids' activities. Find a list of vendors at camasfarmersmarket.org.

Beaches Summertime Cruisin’, Wednesdays through Sept. 25 (except Aug. 21) at Portland International Raceway, raises money for nonprofit organizations. Vehicle registration opens at 3 p.m. ($5 per person and $5 per bike) and spectators ($10 per person, 12 and under free) arrive at 4 p.m. The show, which continues until dusk, features 1,000 hot rods, […]

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 East Vancouver Farmer's Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 26 at Columbia Tech Center park, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Learn more and see a vendor map at vancouverfarmersmarket.com/markets.

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 […]

The Salmon Creek Farmers Market is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 3 at the entrance to Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 2211 N.E. 139th St., Salmon Creek, with a Harvest Halloween Market on Oct. 31. The market features fresh, local produce, prepared food, flowers and artisan products. Most farms represented at the […]

The Camas Public Library will host a DIY pinecone fairy workshop from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Attendees will decorate and craft some pinecone fairies! All supplies will be provided; this event is for school-aged children and their adults/guardians. Registration required at CamasPL.org/fairies.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

The Ridgefield Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through the end of September in Davis Park, 337-411 N. Third Ave., Ridgefield. Vendors sell local produce, plant starts, baked goods, flowers, soaps, jewelry, home décor items and clothing. The market also has a co-op table available where farmers sell locally-grown fruits and […]

The Great Train Swap Meet, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 28, features trains and material in all scales as well as collectibles and memorabilia. Admission is $10 at 9 a.m., $5 starting at 9:30 a.m. and $3 for students. Children under 6 are free with a paid adult. Parking is free; use the North […]

Gamers are invited to explore the Camas Public Library's collection of tabletop role-playing games from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 28 and meet other tabletop role-playing enthusiasts. Games include Follow, Fiasco, Wanderhome, The Quiet Year, Dungeons and Dragons, BFF and Ghost Court.

The Camas Public Library and Naturalist Rebecca Lexa will host two nature walks in September. For the first walk, attendees will meet at Lacamas Regional Park for an evening walk. Event will start at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12. For the second walk, attendees will meet at the Camas Public Library for a morning, urban nature […]

The Cedar Creek Grist Mill, one of the only remaining water-powered grist mills in the United States, is hosting Treat Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 at 43907 N.E. Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Enjoy cornbread made with fruit jam, hot peppers, bacon, cheese or herbs from flour ground at the mill. Admission and […]

Columbia Play Project and The Historic Trust will host a free Fall Play Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Artillery Barracks at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 600 Hatheway Road, Vancouver. Enjoy family-friendly games and glow-in-the-dark giveaways. Learn more at columbiaplayproject.org.