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August 2019
Summer Camp: LSW Young Architects Design Camp
Young Architects Design Camp is a program developed to cultivate creativity and exploration in children ages 8-12. By placing an emphasis on design-based thinking, imagination, teamwork, and fun, the camp aspires to mold the problem solvers and creative leaders of tomorrow. Each week revolves around a unique central theme that informs a week-long project that culminates in an art walk where campers present their designs.
Find out more »Original Practice Shakespeare Presents Much Adoe About Nothing at McMinnville City Park
The Prince visits Leonato with his evil brother John. Beatrice and Benedick feud. Claudio plans to marry Hero. Folks gull Beatrice and Benedick into thinking the other loves him/her. John makes Hero appear unfaithful. Claudio spurns her at the alter. Hero fakes her death. John's plot is revealed. Everybody marries. OPS Fest brings no-cost repertory Shakespeare to parks and venues all over the Portland Metro area. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in…
Find out more »Tuesday Evening Social Dancing at Portland’s Parkrose Ballroom
Enjoy a Tuesday Evening Social Dance at Parkrose Ballroom, 4848 N.E. 105th Ave., Portland, sponsored by Dancewell PDX from 8 to 10:30 p.m. This is a laid-back, get-together-type dance with a half hour lesson and open dancing after. It includes a full variety of music and requests. The mini-lesson schedule is as follows: Aug. 6 - Tango Aug. 13 - Foxtrot Aug. 20 - Bachata Aug. 27 - Country two-step The fee is $5 at the door. No partner is…
Find out more »13th Annual Fort Vancouver Lions Foundation Frozen Berry Sale and Fundraiser
Each year the Fort Vancouver Lions conduct a series of locally-grown fresh-fruit sales through the nonprofit foundation to raise funds for charitable giving and service. During August there are flash frozen berries, including raspberries, blueberries, Marion berries and strawberries. To order, visit www.lionsfruit.com. The last day to order is Aug. 21.
Find out more »Professionally Speaking Toastmasters
At Professionally Speaking Toastmasters, each core program is comprised of multiple speech projects and activities that lead to professional growth and increased confidence in oral communications and leadership. Participants can progress at their own pace, and with the help, support, and coaching of other Toastmasters.
Find out more »Free Smartphone Lice Treatment Screenings
Lice Charmers is removing the hassle of traveling for lice treatment in public, the uncertainty of wondering if the lice kit or home remedy worked, and the fear of re-infestation. Serving Vancouver, Portland, Beaverton, Ore., and Clackamas, Ore., and surrounding areas. Find out more at licecharmers.com.
Find out more »Take Off Pounds Sensibly 1056
Weigh in 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.; meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 360-869-3530.
Find out more »EnhanceFitness — Battle Ground Class 1
EnhanceFitness, an evidence-based group exercise program, helps adults age 60 and over, at all levels of fitness, become more active, energized and empowered to sustain independent lives. Donations are welcome but not required to participate in this class. For more information, call 360-694-8144.
Find out more »EnhanceFitness — Washougal
EnhanceFitness, an evidence-based group exercise program, helps adults age 60 and over, at all levels of fitness, become more active, energized and empowered to sustain independent lives. Donations are welcome but not required to participate in this class. For more information, call 360-694-8144.
Find out more »EnhanceFitness — Battle Ground Class 2
EnhanceFitness, an evidence-based group exercise program, helps adults age 60 and over, at all levels of fitness, become more active, energized and empowered to sustain independent lives. Donations are welcome but not required to participate in this class. For more information, call 360-694-8144.
Find out more »Women’s Support Group
NAMI Southwest Washington Women’s Support Group is a peer-led support group focused on building supportive relationships for women living with a mental health diagnosis. Connect with a safe and supportive group of women. Meets weekly, dog friendly, confidential, follows the National Alliance on Mental Illness Connection Support Group Model, led by NAMI trained facilitators with their own lived experience.
Find out more »Women’s Support Group
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Southwest Washington Women’s Support Group is a peer-led support group focused on building supportive relationships for women living with a mental health diagnosis. Connect with a safe and supportive group of women. It is led by NAMI trained facilitators with their own lived experience. It follows the NAMI Connection Support Group model, meets weekly and is confidential.
Find out more »Weekly Honeybee Hikes for Preschoolers at Leach Botanical Garden
Bring your preschoolers to Leach Botanical Garden in Portland for a weekly garden exploration. Your little one will look for wildlife, listen to the wind and the creek, touch a thimble-berry leaf, water the Children's Discovery Garden and maybe even eat a raspberry right off the vine. Then pause while our guide reads the group a story before helping the children craft something fun. Each week is different with seasonal themes. Honeybee Hikes happen every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.…
Find out more »Korean War Veterans Association of Southwest Washington
Richard L. Quatier chapter meets the third Wednesday each month. Any veteran who served anywhere in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945, to present, or outside Korea between June 25, 1950, to Jan. 31, 1955, is eligible to join KWVA. This includes the National Guard and Reserves. Lunch is served at Post 14 American Legion.
Find out more »Hough Music and Horticulture Camp
A free summer camp for children in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades at Hough Elementary School. Learn musical styles including Escola de Samba and band. Get outdoors, play and socialize. Instruments provided by Beacock Music. Funding provided by The Hough Foundation. Schedule -- 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, August 12-23. To register, email Eden Gangi at eden.gangi @vansd.org
Find out more »Webinar: Bullet Journaling for Genealogy
There are so many technological tools for getting more out of genealogical research time, but which ones work best? For those struggling with making time for research, staying track on projects or for those who want to just unplug and plan, this Legacy Family Tree webinar, participants will learn that the bullet journal method is a tried-and-true analog way to organize and stay on track.
Find out more »Fort Vancouver Kiwanis meeting
Speaker is Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson, to discuss how the state is contributing to local communities. Join to learn how to serve young people in Clark County weekly on Wednesdays, except for the last Wednesday of the month. Meeting starts after lunch is served at noon, and ends at 1 p.m. For more information, email ftvankiwanis@gmail.com
Find out more »Single Seniors
Board and planning meeting before cards. Everyone welcome to attend. For more information, call the events hotline at 360-718-6029.
Find out more »Clark County Court Appointed Special Advocate Information Session
Clark County CASA is hosting a one-hour informational session for interested volunteers or community members who want to learn more about the program. CASA volunteers advocate for the best interest of children who have come into the state’s care as a result of abuse, neglect or abandonment. All are welcome to join in the Community Room. For more information, visit http://www.casaclarkcounty.org or email kbenzel@ywcaclarkcounty.org. The program’s vision is that volunteers from the community engage in the process to provide a…
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Food and cards. For more information, call the events hotline number at 360-718-6029.
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