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February 2020
Commission on Aging
Clark County is seeking applicants for three positions on its Commission on Aging. The commission manages and implements the county’s Aging Readiness Plan and fosters countywide awareness, dialogue and insight into challenges and opportunities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities. The terms would be three-years beginning June 1 and continuing through May 31, 2023. Residents living anywhere in Clark County may apply. The county is looking for people with an interest in issues and advocacy for older adults…
Find out more »Washougal Community Library Book Sale
Book sales offer thousands of donated books for all ages and interests as well as audiovisual materials. Drop off donations at the Washougal Community Library to the book nook. Proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Washougal Library Building Fund. For more information, visit washougallibraryfriends.org or email friendsofthewashougallibrary@yahoo.com.
Find out more »Damian Mulinix “Hometown Teams” exhibit at Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
An exhibition of local sports photography by Damian Mulinix (1977-2019) curated by Madeline Moore from the archives of the Chinook Observer. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $2.50 for kids ages 12 to 18, and free for children under 12.
Find out more »Dine for Charity at Beaches to Benefit the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington
Come and have some food, drink and fellowship at Beaches (Vancouver and PDX Airport locations). A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the Free Clinic. Currently celebrating its 30th year, the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington provides and facilitates access to free health care for children and adults who are otherwise unable to obtain such services. In addition to urgent medical and dental care, the Free Clinic provides preventive services, vision and diabetes care, and coordination of specialty…
Find out more »Single Seniors
Food and cards (Zioncheck). Seating limited to six. For more information, call the events hotline at 360-718-6029.
Find out more »Writing for Wellness Group
The Writing Group meets weekly in Vancouver for an hour and a half. Participants free-write at the beginning and then provide a writing prompt to get the creative ideas flowing. Feel free to bring writings to read to the group. Led by peers with their own lived experiences, they write along with you and share their thoughts. Drop-ins are welcome.
Find out more »NAMI Annual Fundraising Luncheon
Join for the fifth annual luncheon for the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington. For more than 40 years, NAMI Southwest Washington has been the place where individuals and families affected by mental illness come for education, support and advocacy. NAMI provides peer-led support for both individuals living with mental illness and their families. Brad Berry from Consumer Voices Are Born (CVAB) will speak at the event. Support will sustain and expand NAMI's volunteer-driven mental health support in…
Find out more »EnhanceFitness — Vancouver Clinic Vancouver Plaza Neighborhood Clinic
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.
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Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show”
Oregon Children’s Theatre is excited to bring Eric Carle's classic characters back to the Winningstad Theatre stage. This revived version of the family-favorite is an adaptation of four classic stories from award-winning Carle, including "The Very Lonely Firefly," "Ten Little Rubber Ducks," "Brown Bear Brown Bear," and—of course—"The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Iconic creatures crawl from page to stage with the help of a marvelous menagerie of 75 magical puppets: colorful and kinetic, this adaptation captures all the charm of Carle's…
Find out more »Kaffee and Kuchen with Julian
Join for Kaffee and Kuchen (coffee and cake) and learn German from Dr. Julian Nelson. Participants do not have to speak German to attend the class.
Find out more »PeaceHealth Union Station Clinic open house
PeaceHealth is hosting a public open house and dedication of its newly opened primary care and walk-in clinic in Camas. The public is invited to attend, meet the health care team, tour the clinic, and enjoy refreshments. Clinic appointments are available through online scheduling or on a walk-in basis. More information about the clinic and open house is available at www.peacehealth.org/unionstation. PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, is a nonprofit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.
Find out more »Free Event Allows Residents to Explore Historical Trash
The garbage a community leaves behind tells a story — often saying more about the people than the items they keep. Clark County residents are invited to learn more about the stories told by waste, including historical trash unearthed at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, at a free event at 6 p.m. Feb. 28 at Vancouver Community Library Columbia Room, 901 C St. The event will kick off the annual WasteBusters challenge — a 20-day competition to reduce waste and…
Find out more »Journey Theater Arts presents “Seussical, Jr.” Feb. 22 to March 1
Journey Theater presents "Seussical, Jr.," running two weekends Feb. 22 to March 1 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. Tickets are $12 to $17. "Seussical, Jr." explores the witty, wild and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as you’ve never seen it before. Travel back to your childhood to the Land of Whos and the Jungle of Nool and re-discover the delightfully zany characters created by one of the most beloved storytellers of all time. Both audiences…
Find out more »An Evening of Short Plays
Washougal High School Drama students will present several short, student directed one-act plays on Feb. 28 and 29, including "Things Fall (Meanwhile)" by Barton Bishop and selections from "Nothing Serious," by Rich Orloff. Tickets are $4 to $5.
Find out more »Date Night Double Feature at Funhouse Lounge
Funhouse Lounge in Portland, 2432 S.E. 11th Ave., presents Date Night Double Feature, two improvised shows in one, featuring the Funhouse Lounge Improvisers. The show plays at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Feb. 13 through 29. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door, and shows are recommended for ages 18 and over. "‘Til Death Do Us Part: An Improvised Love Story" Sometimes love hurts. Sometimes it even kills. In this show, our improvisers portray a couple…
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