The Camas Public Library will host a weekly "Kid Librarian" event when a kid gets to be a librarian for a day. Each new Kid Librarian will share the books they're reading, reimagined cover art and a video book review. Registration is required. Registration and more information is available online at CamasPL.org/kidlibrarian.
National Geographic Live presents "How to Clone a Mammoth" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Tickets are $25 to $55, available at portland5.com/newmark-theatre/events/national-geographic-live-how-clone-mammoth. Could extinct species, like mammoths and passenger pigeons, be brought back to life? Evolutionary biologist Beth Shapiro is one of the scientists investigating this intriguing […]
The Clark County Genealogical Society will host a presentation on the historic cemeteries of Portland from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 28. The presentation will be made by authors Teresa Bergen and Heide Davis. The two friends have long loved to visit cemeteries together. During the pandemic year of 2020, they decided to write a […]
HOPE Dementia Support will host a Community Education Presentation: "The Dangers of Elder Abuse and Fraud When Your Loved One has Dementia" online via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28. Shanti Potts, MS, Dementia Educator and Senior Advocate, will provide examples of fraud and abuse and how to avoid them from her many […]
The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts Poetry Open Mic Nights from 6:15 to 8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. Read aloud your original or favorite work, and listen to monthly featured poets. All ages are welcome and the poetry night is family-friendly. The Reading Room will open at […]
The Portland Opera invites opera fans to tune into All Classical Portland 89.9 FM for a preview of Kamala Sankaram's "Thumbprint" at 3 p.m. March 2. The segment is hosted by Christa Wessel with guests from the cast performing excepts from the opera.
Clark County Historical Museum continues its 2023 Speaker Series on March 2 with “Defending Democracy: Founding of League of Women Voters in Clark County.” The event will occur in-person at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. General admission is $5; […]
The Cascade Park Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., will host a Recycle 101 course from 2 to 3 p.m. March 4. This informative Recycling 101 class will teach attendees all the latest tips about regional garbage and recycling systems. Recycling 101 is a fun, tip-sharing, recycling-friendly class open to the community. Attendees will learn the […]
The Camas Public Library will host a weekly "Kid Librarian" event when a kid gets to be a librarian for a day. Each new Kid Librarian will share the books they're reading, reimagined cover art and a video book review. Registration is required. Registration and more information is available online at CamasPL.org/kidlibrarian.
Maria Heckinger will give slideshow presentation about her book, "Beyond the Third Door," from 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 7 at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Christopher Luna and Toni Lumbrazo Luna of Printed Matter Vancouver will be introducing her. To learn more about her book, read this article from The Columbian.
The Vancouver Audubon Society presents "Bring Back the Pollinators," from 7 to 8 p.m. March 7, a talk by Dave Kollen of the Xerces Society focusing on conservation of pollinators. Kollen is a Xerces Society Ambassador involved in educational and outreach work as well as an Oregon Master Naturalist and Master Melittoligist Apprentice. Contact Don […]
The next Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic will feature poet Red O'Hare at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 9 at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. There's a $5 suggested donation to attend. Donations can be made in person or through Christopher Luna’s PayPal account at christopherjluna@gmail.com. Learn more about the event […]
Registration is now open for the 2023 AWB Spring Meeting at the Vancouver Hilton, scheduled for May 9-10. Early registration discounts of up to $100 are available. This year’s keynote speakers include: Sheryl Connelly whose presentation offers audiences a look at the potential futures of their industries and offers tips for scenario planning at their […]
The Camas Public Library will host a weekly "Kid Librarian" event when a kid gets to be a librarian for a day. Each new Kid Librarian will share the books they're reading, reimagined cover art and a video book review. Registration is required. Registration and more information is available online at CamasPL.org/kidlibrarian.
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "Trust Planning" starting at 4 p.m. March 14. This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates and details call, 360-696-2069. All […]
The Port of Vancouver USA offers a series of free public lectures from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 15, March 15 and 29 at the Kiggins Theater, 1011 Main Street, Vancouver. Pizza, popcorn and other concessions will be available to buy, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A percentage of food sales benefits the Fort […]
The Portland Opera will host a discussion with "Thumbprint" composer Kamala Sankaram and librettist Susan Yankowitz, moderated by Portland Opera Artistic Director Priti Gandhi, at 7 p.m. March 15 at Literary Arts, 925 S.W. Washington St., Portland. Admission is free.
Fort Vancouver welcomes Dr. Robert David, Klamath tribal member and archaeologist, for "Spirit Songs and Sacred Fire," a presentation about the rock art of the Klamath Basin, at 1 p.m. March 18 at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This event is free but reservations are recommended at friendsfortvancouver.org. For over […]
The Fort Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., will host a Recycle 201 course from 2 to 3 p.m. March 18. Attendees are invited to take the next step to go beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Attendees will discover a wide variety of recycling and reuse options available locally for plastic bags, appliances, bulky […]
The Camas Public Library will host a weekly "Kid Librarian" event when a kid gets to be a librarian for a day. Each new Kid Librarian will share the books they're reading, reimagined cover art and a video book review. Registration is required. Registration and more information is available online at CamasPL.org/kidlibrarian.
Mosaic Arts Alliance will celebrate it 20th anniversary from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 21 in the community room of the Vancouver Community Library at 901 C St. in downtown Vancouver. Several guest speakers will talk about planned projects and activities for the arts in Vancouver. Members of the Mosaic Arts Alliance will also reflect […]
The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts the “Cover to Cover” book club from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month. The club is a general fiction book club for adults. To get the book, either pick up one of the copies that have been set aside for the […]
In honor of Transgender Awareness Month, the Mill Plain United Methodist Church Social Justice Team welcomes Jackie Stone from the Northwest Gender Alliance to lead a discussion that covers the scientific grounding of transgender, intersex and nonbinary people, the importance of pronouns and the reality of personal experiences so that we can create a welcoming, […]
Via Productions' next in-person Science on Tap event is 7 p.m. March 22 at Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St., Portland. Tickets are $15 to $45 at scienceontaporwa.org/events/alberta_march_22_partial/. Recorded live shows are available to Patreon members after the event. A fast-food chain once tried to compete with McDonald’s quarter-pounder by introducing a third-pound hamburger—only […]
The Historic Trust presents the next event in the Vancouver Barracks Military Association's Military History Talk series, a presentation by Michelle Marra, a descendent of Dr. Walker. The talk is 6:30 p.m. March 23 at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. To attend, call 253-223-0125 or email jddavis@rocketmail.com. Visit vbma.us or thehistorictrust.org/calendar for more […]
The Camas Public Library will host a weekly "Kid Librarian" event when a kid gets to be a librarian for a day. Each new Kid Librarian will share the books they're reading, reimagined cover art and a video book review. Registration is required. Registration and more information is available online at CamasPL.org/kidlibrarian.
After three years of virtual events, Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and the Vancouver City Council will host a reimagined State of the City address and Council Community Forum in-person at the Firstenburg Community Center Community Room, 700 N.E 136th Ave., starting at 5:30 p.m. March 27. The speech and forum, themed “Big Picture Questions” will discuss […]
The Camas Public Library will host another meeting of the "Cook the Book" book club series for adults and teens. Irish recipes will be featured from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 28. Every month, the group focuses on a different type of recipe (e.g. appetizers, soups or cookies). Attendees will find and cook the recipes […]
Hope Dementia Support Community Education Presentation will host a free interactive online workshop on completing an Advance Directive from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 28. All participants will be guided through this simple, yet thought provoking, process of choosing a health care agent and putting your wishes in writing related to your health care in […]
Portland'5 presents "National Geographic Live: Deadliest Lifesavers" at 7:30 p.m. March 28 at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. Tickets are $35 to $55 at portland5.com/newmark-theatre/events/national-geographic-live-deadliest-lifesavers. Biomedical scientist Zoltan Takacs collects and researches the deadliest snake, scorpion, and jellyfish venoms for medical innovation—venoms that target vital life functions and thus could be the blueprint […]
The Port of Vancouver USA offers a series of free public lectures from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 15, March 15 and 29 at the Kiggins Theater, 1011 Main Street, Vancouver. Pizza, popcorn and other concessions will be available to buy, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A percentage of food sales benefits the Fort […]
Ridgefield Heritage Society is marking Women's History Month with an overview of this year's selected Pioneering Women of Ridgefield with a presentation and celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. March 30 at the Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. A display honoring the following women and women's organizations will be on exhibit during […]
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "Trust Planning for Ease and Asset Protection" starting at 6 p.m. March 30. This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates […]
Daylily Society will host Cassie Cichorz with the Washington State Department of Agriculture as part of a presentation on new and old invasive insects in Washington and Oregon in the Bud VanCleve Community room of Luke Jensen Sports Park, 4700 NE 78th St., from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 1. Cichorz will provide an […]