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October 2021
Scaregrounds at Oaks Amusement Park
Terror is striking this October as the twisted minds at ScareGrounds PDX present three bone-chilling haunted attractions at Portland's Oaks Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland. Experience The Condemned, EViLUTION, and Grimthorne Manor haunted houses, plus the House of Horrors Scarezone, Graveyard Pumpkin Patch, and Scream Parlor Photo Op. Guests will also enjoy spine-tingling thrills and chills of Oaks Park’s rides and roller skating. ScareGrounds dates are Oct. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26,…
Find out more »Cinema of Horrors Drive-In Experience – Clark County Fairgrounds
Get scared at the Cinema of Horrors Drive-in Experience, Oct. 8-31 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road., Ridgefield, a live-action experience where monsters from the screen come to life. In addition, 15 horror thrillers will be shown, a different film on each date, starting at 7 p.m. The experience lasts approximately two hours and features high-quality sound and lighting, in-car audio, Hollywood-quality makeup, monsters and terrifying twists. Food vendors will be available on…
Find out more »Haunted Walking Tours Fridays and Saturdays in October
Thanks to a generous sponsorship from UnderBar, the Clark County Historical Museum is bringing back its in-person haunted walking tours back on Fridays and Saturdays in October, when curious tour-takers can learn what haunts the buildings and streets of downtown Vancouver and hear strange and peculiar tales of local history. At 6 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30, guides from the Clark County Historical Museum will lead groups of 25 people on…
Find out more »Jazz Concert at St. Luke’s
St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, is hosting an evening of jazz at 6 p.m. Oct. 16, featuring guest singer Shelly Rudolph, Mike Horsfall on piano, Brent Follis on drums and Laurent Nickel on bass. Admission is free but donations are welcome. For more information, call 360-696-0181.
Find out more »Pacific Stageworks Presents: “Puffs; or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic”
Pacific Stageworks presents "Puffs; or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic," an in-person production at Terrell-Everest Theater, 14001 S.E. First Street, Vancouver. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain wizard school and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there, too. This is a tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Performances…
Find out more »Franklin Street Halloween Display
The Halloween yard display at 4616 N.W. Franklin Street in Vancouver is recognized as one of the top decorated homes in the United States by the Daily Mail. It stretches over four properties and includes multiple 12-foot skeletons, 12-foot inferno pumpkin monsters, a gondola, a 7-foot dragon, boarded up windows, brewing cauldrons, skeletons climbing a 25-foot flag pole, a 15-foot scarecrow, a zombie pickup truck, and a huge spider spinning webs over the driveway. The display also includes Captain America,…
Find out more »Oregon Ballet Theatre presents “Face to Face”
Oregon Ballet Theatre returns to the Keller Auditorium with "Face to Face," a program of three powerful works: George Balanchine’s iconic "The Four Temperaments," Ben Stevenson’s passionate "Three Preludes," and a world premiere from Jennifer Archibald, "SculptedClouds." Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, and Saturday, Oct. 16, and a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Oct. 16. Tickets range from $24 to $105. Purchase online at obt.org or call the Oregon Ballet Theater box office from 9 a.m. to 4:30…
Find out more »“Bojangles of Harlem” Musical at Winningstad Theatre
“Bojangles of Harlem” tells the true-life story of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, a pioneer of tap dance and civil rights. The musical score mixes new showstoppers with classic standards such as “Stormy Weather.” The performance is at Portland's Winningstad Theatre in Antoinette Hatfield Hall, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Performances are Oct. 8 through Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 800-273-1530 or visit www.stumptownstages.org or www.Portland5.com.…
Find out more »Free Virtual Fitness Classes for Seniors
The Silver & Fit program is offering free fitness classes live every weekday at 10 a.m. View the videos either on Facebook: facebook.com/SilverandFit or YouTube: youtube.com/user/silverandfit Monday: Low Impact Cardio Tuesday: Easy Going Yoga Wednesday: Body Weight Exercises Thursday: Balance & Flexibility Friday: Friday Mixer (mash-up of the favorites of the week) View past videos on the links above.
Find out more »Vancouver Farmers Market
Local farm products, original artisan creations and quality prepared foods, home to more than 250 vendors. Attendees will discover fresh and local produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, delicious food, pet treats, and accessories for yourself, home or garden. The market will continue through Oct. 31. The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Esther and West Eighth streets. Shoppers are asked to wear face masks, keep a safe…
Find out more »Brides for a Cause Hosts Fundraising Wedding Dress Sale, Oct. 15-17
Brides for a Cause, a charity bridal store that collects and resells wedding dresses to raise funds for charity, celebrates its ninth anniversary with a 20 percent off storewide sale on Oct. 15-17 at the Brides for a Cause boutique in Portland, 2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Suite 120, Portland. Reservations are required at www.bridesforacause.com. Masks are required, regardless of vaccination status. A bride may bring up to three guests, but no children 12 and under are permitted, including babies. No…
Find out more »Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Competition
The nine finalists for Washington State’s Vancouver Symphony Orchestra 27th Young Artist Concerto Competition have been announced and the final round of the competition will take place live at 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St. in Vancouver. The event is free and open to the public. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status. These finalist performances will be also live streamed simultaneously on the VSO website at vancouversymphony.org Continuing the exciting competition format of past…
Find out more »Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Competition
The final round of the 27th annual Young Artist Concerto Competition will take place live at 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at First Presbyterian Church, 400 Main St. in Vancouver. Featuring nine competitors from across the United States, this popular event will see the selection of the gold medal winners for 2021 and will be hosted by OPB CEO Steve Bass. The final round performances will be judged by a panel of performers and educators from across the nation. The competition is…
Find out more »Pacific Stageworks Presents: “Puffs; or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic”
Pacific Stageworks presents "Puffs; or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic," an in-person production at Terrell-Everest Theater, 14001 S.E. First Street, Vancouver. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain wizard school and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there, too. This is a tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Performances…
Find out more »In Mulieribus women’s choral group presents “Pauline Garcia-Viardot: Diva, Muse and Composer of Genius”
In Mulieribus women's choral group presents "Pauline Garcia-Viardot: Diva, Muse and Composer of Genius" at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at The Old Church concert hall in Portland. This concert celebrates the 200th birth anniversary of García-Viardot, a remarkable composer and one of the most renowned musical figures of 19th century Europe. Joined by guest artist collaborative pianist Susan McDaniel, In Mulieribus singers will perform a diverse array of art songs from Viardot's prolific oeuvre in several languages and styles. Tickets…
Find out more »Fort Vancouver Hosts Saber Training Program
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and Academia Duellatoria will offer training sessions in 19th century military saber methods and drills on Sundays from Oct. 17 through Nov. 28. Participants in this seven-week program will learn about the daily lives of US Army dragoons and how this distinctive weapon was used. In December of 1855, nearly 100 troops and officers of the US Army’s 1st Regiment of Dragoons arrived at Fort Vancouver to help keep peace in the region. Dragoons were…
Find out more »Scaregrounds at Oaks Amusement Park
Terror is striking this October as the twisted minds at ScareGrounds PDX present three bone-chilling haunted attractions at Portland's Oaks Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland. Experience The Condemned, EViLUTION, and Grimthorne Manor haunted houses, plus the House of Horrors Scarezone, Graveyard Pumpkin Patch, and Scream Parlor Photo Op. Guests will also enjoy spine-tingling thrills and chills of Oaks Park’s rides and roller skating. ScareGrounds dates are Oct. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26,…
Find out more »Healthy Kids Running Series
HKRS is a community-based nonprofit that provides a fun, inclusive five-week running series for ages 2-14, designed for kids to get active, feel accomplished and lay the foundation for a healthy lifestyle.
Find out more »Pacific Stageworks presents “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic” Oct. 1-30 at new Terrell-Everest Theater
Pacific Stageworks theater company has opened the Terrell-Everest theater, a new 168-seat performance venue in east Vancouver. The theater company will offer a full season of theatrical productions beginning in October with the re-mount of the hugely popular 2019 production “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.” The production opens Oct. 1 and will run through Oct. 30. “Puffs” is the comedic story of a group of students attending a famous magic school…
Find out more »Cinema of Horrors Drive-In Experience – Clark County Fairgrounds
Get scared at the Cinema of Horrors Drive-in Experience, Oct. 8-31 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road., Ridgefield, a live-action experience where monsters from the screen come to life. In addition, 15 horror thrillers will be shown, a different film on each date, starting at 7 p.m. The experience lasts approximately two hours and features high-quality sound and lighting, in-car audio, Hollywood-quality makeup, monsters and terrifying twists. Food vendors will be available on…
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