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August 2022
La Casita August Exhibit: Still Life Series
La Casita Cultural Center presents "Still Life Series (Serie Bodegones)," a new exhibit in its gallery, featuring watercolors on paper and oils canvas by Artist Alejandro Ceballosto. There will be an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5, followed by salsa lessons and social dancing until 10 p.m.
Find out more »Original Practice Shakespeare Festival presents “Antonie and Cleopatra”
Original Practice Shakespeare Festival offers a free presentation of “Antonie and Cleopatra” at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at Irving Park, 707 N.E. Fremont St., Portland. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter. Gender-fluid casting (just like in Ye Olde Shakespearean Days) is the norm. To sum up the plot: Antonie just wants to love on Cleopatra, but politics keep pulling back to Rome. First the wife…
Find out more »Friday Night Flicks outdoor movies at Port of Ridgefield
The Police Activities League of Southwest Washington (PAL) is partnering with the Clark County Historical Museum, Ridgefield Main Street, Rocksolid Community Teen Center and the Hough Foundation for a summer film fundraiser, Friday Night Flicks. The outdoor movies will run five Fridays in a row, July 8, 15, 22, 29 and Aug. 5, at the Port of Ridgefield. Movies begin at sundown. Tickets range from $25 to $40. This outdoor film experience is set for this summer 2022 at the…
Find out more »Dancing with the JT Wise Band at Cascade Bar and Grill
TJ's Cascade Bar and Grill, 15000 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, will host dancing with the four-person JT Wise band from 9 p.m. June 4 to 1 a.m. June 5 and again from 9 p.m. Aug. 5 to 1 a.m. Aug. 6. There is a large dance floor and the bar's full menu will be offered. There is a $5 cover charge.
Find out more »Free Friday Night Movies in the Park
The City of Vancouver presents six movies at parks around the city this summer, free to everyone. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy big screen entertainment. Movies begin at dusk, between 9 and 9:30 p.m. (exact time will vary due to weather conditions). Pre-show entertainment starts at 7 p.m. All movies are family friendly and will be closed captioned. Restrooms are available. A few vendors may have snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase in some locations. Attendees are welcome…
Find out more »King’s Kruz-In
The 19th annual King's Kruz-In will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 6. at Glenwood Community Church, 12201 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. The family-friendly King's Kruz-In is known for its large turnout of rods, classics and customs, live bluegrass music and barbecue lunch. There will be a balloon artist for the kids and indoor bathrooms. The fee to enter a car is $15. Entrants and spectators are asked to bring non-perishable food items for Vancouver's FISH food…
Find out more »Ridgefield Day of Festivals
Enjoy a full day of festivities in downtown Ridgefield on Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Three separate events are scheduled on the same day: Ridgefield First Saturday, Paddle for Life Dragon Boat Races, and the inaugural Ridgefield Art Association Forest Fair. All events are free and C-Tran will offer a free shuttle bus between the event locations so guests can park near one and visit all three. Ridgefield First Saturday: City Days – Overlook and Davis Park,…
Find out more »Hockinson Artisan Market
The owners of Gather Arts and Naty’s Candles have joined forces to create the Hockinson Artisan Market, a regular outdoor summer market to showcase the work of local makers and small, independent business owners. The Hockinson Artisan Market (affectionately known as "HAM" with its flying pig mascot, Ham Hawks) is held at the corner of N.E. 182nd Ave. and N.E. 159th Street, right across from the Hockinson Market in the parking lot of the Community Center. Summer times and dates…
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 »Battle Ground Old Town Farmers Market
Enjoy a farmers and artisans market in old town Battle Ground every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in July, August and September, hosted by Battle Ground Healing Arts and Apothecary, 408 E. Main St. in downtown Battle Ground. The market features yoga in the garden with Liz Suchinda for a $10 drop-in fee and health and food security classes from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. New vendors and participants are welcome (artists, growers, chefs, musicians and community groups)…
Find out more »Portland Art Museum presents “Perspectives,” photographs by BIPOC artists
The Portland Art Museum presents "Perspectives," a special exhibition of more than 60 works by local BIPOC (Black, indigenous and people of color) photographers made during the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. Perspectives features work by artists Emery Barnes, Joseph Blake, Linneas Boland-Godbey, David (Daveed) Jacobo, Mariah Harris, and Byron Merritt. The exhibition opens July 16 and will be on view through Nov. 13. Captured here are various moments during the 2020 Black Lives Matter Protests through the eyes…
Find out more »O’Keefe Farms Sunflower Festival, July 30-Aug. 14
O'Keefe Farms, 17604 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, is hosting its 2022 Sunflower Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 30, 31, Aug. 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Admission is $10 for ages 13 and older or $5 for ages six to 12. Admission is free for kids ages 5 and under. Admission includes three u-cut flowers and unlimited time to stroll the sunflower fields and take pictures. Kids ages 5 and under receive a…
Find out more »Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center
Open every other Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Pearson Field Education Center, 201 A E. Reserve St., Vancouver, is the ideal location for youth of to experience STEM education through aviation. Explore a flight simulator lab, vertical wind table, glider building, historic airplanes and collections on display, and various educational programs. Admission is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are appreciated. Call 360-992-1818 or 360-694-5578 for more details.
Find out more »Get To-Gather Farm Store Open
Get To-Gather Farm, located at 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave. in Washougal, has opened its farm stand for the season. Regular hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through the fall. Visitors to the picturesque farm in the Washougal hills will find fresh vegetables and fruits in season, plus staples like eggs, honey, locally raised meat and baked goods. (Fresh eggs are available daily; text 360-989-0163.) Get To-Gather Farm products can also be found at the…
Find out more »Overeaters Anonymous
10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 Gher Road, Vancouver. A 12-step literature study. Enter through Preschool door on east end of building, room 7. For more information call, 360-213-8902.
Find out more »Unique Markets Portland at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Unique Markets Portland will be at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N. Ramsay Way, Portland, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7. Unique Markets creates modern, community-focused experiences to make shopping inspirational, helping small businesses dream big while educating the public on the impact of shopping small. Unique Markets offers a high-caliber, diverse lineup of sellers, including everything from accessories and wellness items to art, clothing and home decor with the majority of sellers being women-owned and…
Find out more »Forest Fair hosted by Ridgefield Arts Association
The Ridgefield Art Association is hosting the first Ridgefield Forest Fair at Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road in Ridgefield, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 6. This is an art, music, food and family affair, all rolled into one. The fair will open with a parade of tiny dancers from Northwest Classical Ballet courtesy of Dance Fusion Northwest along with kids of all ages carrying or pulling their tiny gardens. The parade will pass by 30 artisan vendor…
Find out more »Rethinking Fire: The Intersection of Art and Science
The World Forestry Center, 4033 S.W. Canyon Rd., Portland, presents "Rethinking Fire: The Intersection of Art and Science," a discussion and gallery talk at 11 a.m. Aug. 6 in Cheatham Hall, followed at noon by a guided exhibit walkthrough in the Discovery Museum. The costs is $10 per person. In the presentation, Arizona-based artist Bryan David Griffith and USFS Research Ecologist Dr. Paul Hessburg will discuss the causes and impacts of severe wildfire, the inspiration for Griffith's work and the use…
Find out more »Farm Days at Pomeroy Farm
Pomeroy Farm is hosting Farm Days on its historic farm grounds at 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. The event will be held on the first weekend of the month from June through August: June 4 and 5, July 2 and 3 and Aug. 6 and 7. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Farm Days is an open farm weekend featuring the grounds, farm animals and many local artisans and vendors. Kids can enjoy various yard games…
Find out more »Law Firm Hosts Dementia Seminar
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "The Many Dimensions of Dementia" starting at 11 a.m. August 6. 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 virtual registrants will receive login instructions by email prior to seminar.
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