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 […]
Via Productions next Science on Tap at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., is at 7 p.m. March 8. The topic is how scientists are learning more about orcas by studying their poop. Tickets are $15 to $45, available at scienceontaporwa.org/events/kiggins_march_8_orca/. How do scientists learn about the health and diet of whales and dolphins when […]
The City of Vancouver will host an informative Recycling 201 class online via Zoom, from 6 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 22. This course will build on the skills taught in Recycling 101 to go beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Attendees will discover a wide variety of recycling and reuse options available locally for […]
The Historic Trust begins the Vancouver Barracks Military Association’s 2023 Military History Talk series with Maj. Jeff Davis' presentation, "Waiting for the Cold War to Heat Up," 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. After World War II, the Vancouver Barracks went from being the Pacific Northwest’s premier Regular […]
The next Science on Tap is "The Mystique of Terroir: Geology and Wine" at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St., Portland. Tickets are $15 to $45. Complete details are available at scienceontaporwa.org/events/alberta_feb_23_wine/. Terroir is the environmental conditions, especially soil and climate, in which grapes are grown and that give […]
The Litter Stewards Training will be held at Vancouver City Hall, 415 West 6th St., from 4:30 to 5:30 on Feb. 24. Volunteers will receive training on safety protocols, how to identify City and public property, how to dispose of both hazardous and common trash, and how to report volunteer accomplishments. Upon completion of the […]
The Portland/Vancouver branch of iUrban Teen will host four events in honor of Black History Month from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday in February at the iUrban offices at 808 Harney St. in downtown Vancouver. Events are free and refreshments will be served; registration is required at eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-and-honoring-our-talents-tickets-526762078557. Feb. 4: Meet the Authors: A […]
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 […]
