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November 2020
Be a Santa to a Senior
Home Instead’s seasonal favorite Be A Santa to a Senior returns with new options for community participation. For the first time, program sponsor Home Instead is joining forces with Amazon Business to create a contactless gift-giving experience. Through Dec. 7, the community can purchase gifts online from individual Amazon Business Wish Lists created for each senior. From there the items will be sent directly to a local senior’s home, or safely delivered by program volunteers. This year, program organizers are…
Find out more »Why Racing Events virtual Leftovers 5K Run/Walk
Why Racing Events will host a virtual Leftovers 5K Run/Walk Nov. 21 to 29 to benefit Share, a Vancouver nonprofit that focuses on homelessness. There is no registration fee; instead a minimum $10 donation to Share is requested. Register online at WHYracingevents.com or leftovers5k.raceroster.com The run/walk is a 5K event that can be completed anytime between Nov. 21 to 29 and anywhere, such as a participant’s neighborhood, along a local path, even a treadmill. Overall and age group awards will…
Find out more »Dorothy Fox PTA shoe drive
Dorothy Fox PTA is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through January 2021. Funds raised will help provide enhanced educational opportunities, special programs, and events to Fox students while supporting dedicated teachers and staff. Dorothy Fox PTA will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used, and new shoes collected, as Funds2Orgs will issue a check for the collected shoes. Those dollars will benefit the school’s educational needs. Anyone can help by donating gently worn,…
Find out more »Drive-Thru ZooLights at Oregon Zoo
ZooLights is happening (hooray!) at the Oregon Zoo, showcasing a winter wonderland of more than 1.5 million brightly colored lights. This year, there’s a new way to illuminate the season: Nov. 22 to Jan. 10, visitors can explore the ZooLights with a new drive-through experience. Tickets are $40 to $65 per car. There is no ZooLights on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. To help ensure a safe experience for all, the following measures will be in place during this year’s ZooLights:…
Find out more »HOPE Dementia Support Group
HOPE Dementia support group's mission is to provide support, education and advocacy to individuals caring for people with all types of dementia. Groups are held online via Zoom. Visit www.hopedementiasupport.org to find a day and time. Call the facilitator listed for the group you would like to join or call 360-513-5754 and someone will assist.
Find out more »Codependents Anonymous A New Day
Open CoDA 12-step group for adult men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships and boundaries. Now virtual. Email: codapdx@gmail.com for zoom link. For more information, visit www.coda-pdx.org or www.coda.org.
Find out more »CANCELED/SUSPENDED – Nar-anon Family Support Group
THIS GROUP HAS BEEN CANCELED/SUSPENDED DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT COVID-19. Nar-anon is a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else's addiction. As a 12- step program, the group offers help by sharing experience, strength and hope. For more information, contact Virginia at 360-903-5107. Meeting is at 7:30 p.m. every Monday at PeaceHealth SouthWest Medical Center, in the Education Center.
Find out more »Clark County Quilters Virtual Quiltfest NW: Polka Dots and Spots
Clark County Quilters has transitioned its 45th annual Quiltfest NW to a virtual format for 2020. The Polka Dots & Spots themed show will debut at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at www.quiltfestnw.org, and remain online indefinitely. Viewer’s Choice voting will be open through Dec. 31. Vote for your favorites and enjoy the skilled stitchery, amazing artistic designs and intriguing backstories behind the quilts and their creators. Many of the show favorites will be included, with spectacular quilts made by…
Find out more »Be a Santa to a Senior
Home Instead’s seasonal favorite Be A Santa to a Senior returns with new options for community participation. For the first time, program sponsor Home Instead is joining forces with Amazon Business to create a contactless gift-giving experience. Through Dec. 7, the community can purchase gifts online from individual Amazon Business Wish Lists created for each senior. From there the items will be sent directly to a local senior’s home, or safely delivered by program volunteers. This year, program organizers are…
Find out more »Dorothy Fox PTA shoe drive
Dorothy Fox PTA is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through January 2021. Funds raised will help provide enhanced educational opportunities, special programs, and events to Fox students while supporting dedicated teachers and staff. Dorothy Fox PTA will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used, and new shoes collected, as Funds2Orgs will issue a check for the collected shoes. Those dollars will benefit the school’s educational needs. Anyone can help by donating gently worn,…
Find out more »Why Racing Events virtual Leftovers 5K Run/Walk
Why Racing Events will host a virtual Leftovers 5K Run/Walk Nov. 21 to 29 to benefit Share, a Vancouver nonprofit that focuses on homelessness. There is no registration fee; instead a minimum $10 donation to Share is requested. Register online at WHYracingevents.com or leftovers5k.raceroster.com The run/walk is a 5K event that can be completed anytime between Nov. 21 to 29 and anywhere, such as a participant’s neighborhood, along a local path, even a treadmill. Overall and age group awards will…
Find out more »Ridgefield Make a Difference Month, Nov. 7-Dec. 5
The City of Ridgefield and Ridgefield First Saturdays are launching their first-ever Make a Difference Month starting with Make a Difference Day, Saturday, Nov. 7, and ending with Hometown Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 5. Make a Difference month is a community-wide challenge with weekly themes and activities that emphasize the importance of caring for and appreciating our community. Each week will have its own theme, activities and challenges. Complete all the challenges and receive a “I Made a Difference” certificate…
Find out more »Why Racing Hosts Virtual “Leftovers” 5K Run/Walk to Benefit Share
Why Racing Events will host a virtual Leftovers 5K Run/Walk Nov. 21 to 29 to benefit Share. There is no registration fee; instead a minimum $10 donation to Share is requested. Register online at WHYracingevents.com or leftovers5k.raceroster.com. Each registrant will receive high-quality leftover SWAG from various events over the year, which is how the name was created. Participants will also get a bag full of goodies from local businesses. Why Racing has set a goal to make this the biggest…
Find out more »For the Love of Winter: Short Seasonal Stories from the Heart of Camas
As part of the holiday shopping season in downtown Camas, each day from Dec. 1-12, the Downtown Camas Association will post the first half of a locally written winter or holiday-inspired short story at downtowncamas.com or www.facebook.com/downtowncamas/. A downtown merchant will have the rest of the story posted in their window. The goal is to create and share positive stories in our community while showcasing local talent of all ages. The Downtown Camas Association is asking everyone to get creative and…
Find out more »CANCELED/SUSPENDED EnhanceFitness — Battle Ground Class 1
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS. 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 »CANCELED/SUSPENDED – Take Off Pounds Sensibly 1129
THIS GROUP HAS BEEN CANCELED/SUSPENDED DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT COVID-19. Tuesdays at 9 a.m. For more information, call Delores 360-606-6434.
Find out more »Yoga with Chaney on Zoom
Practice yoga from the comfort and safety of your own home. This class will by a dynamic series of movement for all levels. We will move slowly, practice mindfulness, and focus on self-care “together.” Online Yoga classes by Chaney are being held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on Zoom. Feel free to share this class. Yoga is Chaney’s gift to you during this time. Email Chaney at ccompher@icloud.com to get signed up for future Zoom sessions. Tips for using…
Find out more »CANCELED/SUSPENDED – EnhanceFitness — Washougal
THIS GROUP HAS BEEN CANCELED/SUSPENDED DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT COVID-19. 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 »CANCELED/SUSPENDED – EnhanceFitness — Battle Ground Class 2
THIS GROUP HAS BEEN CANCELED/SUSPENDED DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT COVID-19. 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 »Little Ears Free Concerts for Kids at The Old Church – MARCH 24 CONCERT RESCHEDULED TO NOV. 24
The Oregon Symphony presents Little Ears Free Concerts for Kids at Portland's Old Church Concert Hall on the corner of Southwest Clay and 11th Avenue. These free concerts will be held at 10 a.m. on March 24 (RESCHEDULED TO NOV. 24 DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT COVID-19), April 14 and May 19. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Each concert is 40 minutes long and appropriate for children ages 2 to 7. Here's the concert schedule: April 14: The Magic Flute. Pianists Maria…
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