The Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, will host Science on Tap at 7 p.m. Jan. 8. Tickets are $15 to $45 at kigginstheatre.com/movie/science-on-tap-storytelling-with-data. In our era, understanding the nuances […]
The Vancouver Bee Project's quarterly speaker series presents "A Primer on the Native Bees of the Pacific Northwest," by Vancouver Bee Project board member Bella Padgett. The lecture is 10:30 […]
The Camas Public Library offers an online speaker series featuring talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. January’s speakers are TJ Klune, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling […]
Community Development’s Learning Lab covers a new topic every month from building permits and land use review to animal control and code enforcement. The lab meets from 11 a.m. to noon on the third Thursday of every month in the Public Service Center, sixth floor training room 679, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Presentations given by […]
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: The Critical Role of Estate Planning in Securing Your Legacy!" starting at 11 a.m. Jan. 18. This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. […]
Art at the Cave gallery hosts a free Artist's Talk from 1 to 2 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month at 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Artists featured in the gallery's current exhibit will answer questions such as what inspired them and how they created their art. Learn more at artatthecave.com.
The Clark County Historical Museum presents Sammuel Hawkins and his 11-piece ensemble, The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra, for its next History on Tap event, a talk exploring the influence of technology on music from 1915-1940. "Ragtime to Swing and Everything in Between," 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Kiggins Theatre, will feature historical storytelling […]
The Camas Public Library offers an online speaker series featuring talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. January’s speakers are TJ Klune, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of "The House in the Cerulean Sea" and "The Extraordinaries," at 4 p.m. Jan. 15; Amanda Montell, the iHeart Radio Award-winning podcaster and New […]
As part of Clark College’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, Bettina L. Love, author of the bestselling “Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal” will offer a keynote speech, “We Gon’ Be Alright, But That Ain’t Alright: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom,” from 11 a.m. […]
HOPE Dementia Support presents Navigating the Unknown: A Dementia Care Partner Workshop at 10 a.m. Jan. 24 at the City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center. This workshop is designed for dementia care partners navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. Attendees will connect with other care partners, learn tips and […]
The Camas Public Library offers an online speaker series featuring talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. January’s speakers are TJ Klune, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of "The House in the Cerulean Sea" and "The Extraordinaries," at 4 p.m. Jan. 15; Amanda Montell, the iHeart Radio Award-winning podcaster and New […]
The Clark County Genealogical Society and Library will host a free general meeting at 3205 N.W. 52nd St., from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 28. The meeting will include a presentation by genealogist Kirsi Dahl titled "Transforming Facts into Unforgettable Narratives." Uncover the reasons why sharing information in narrative form is crucial for leaving a […]
The Clark College Columbia Writers Series continues with nonfiction writer and poet Paisley Rekdal, speaking at 1 p.m. Jan. 30 in Gaiser Hall 213 on Clark College's main campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Rekdal is the author of four books of nonfiction and seven books of poetry. Her most recent collection of poems, "West: A […]
The Camas Public Library presents a Virtual Speaker Series on Tuesdays in February. Featured speakers are Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts with "How We Create Pandemics" at 11 a.m. Feb. 4 (register at CamasPL.org/SabrinaSholts); author of "Moon of the Turning Leaves" Waubgeshig Rice with "Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective" at 4 p.m. Feb. 11 (register […]
The Historic Trust will host a free public lecture, "They Want Our Rhythm, but Not Our Blues: African American Innovation Through Pop Culture," by LaToya Brackett, associate professor of African American studies at the University of Puget Sound and member of the leadership team for the Race and Pedagogy Institute. Reflecting on music, sports, language, […]
The Clark County Historical Museum Speaker Series next presentation at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 is about the Wampanoag Nation with Lydia Fowler Newcomb (Soaring Owl). Fowler Newcomb will share insights into the history and culture of the Wampanoag Nation, focusing on both ancient traditions and her experiences as an enrolled member of the Wampanoag Nation, […]
The Camas Public Library presents a Virtual Speaker Series on Tuesdays in February. Featured speakers are Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts with "How We Create Pandemics" at 11 a.m. Feb. 4 (register at CamasPL.org/SabrinaSholts); author of "Moon of the Turning Leaves" Waubgeshig Rice with "Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective" at 4 p.m. Feb. 11 (register […]
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "Planning Ahead for Special Needs: Ensure Protection and Peace of Mind for Your Loved Ones!" starting at 6 p.m. Feb. 12. This event will be presented virtually by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive […]
The next Science on Tap is 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Kiggins Theatre. "Thigmomorphogenesis: Why Trees Don't Fall Over" is $15 to $45 at kigginstheatre.com/movie/science-on-tap-thigmomorphogenesis. Arborist, a dendrologist and educator, Casey Clapp is the principal consultant with Portland Arboriculture and co-host/co-creator of "Completely Arbortrary," a weekly podcast about trees and related topics. In the Pacific Northwest, […]
NatureScaping Wildlife Botanical Gardens will host "Mushroom Hunting for Beginners" from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 15. Naturalist Rebecca Lexa will share her expertise in mushroom foraging. Attendees will learn about local edible mushrooms and where to find them, emphasizing skills and tools needed for accurate identification of wild mushrooms, particularly how to tell which […]