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October 2020
Virtual Scary Run and Live 5K and 10K
Get out Halloween costumes and be prepared to be scared out of your wits. If the running doesn’t increase your heart rate, being chased by monsters, zombies and psycho freaks will. Participants can run or walk a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K in Washougal. Festive food and drink to follow the race. A Virtual Scary Run will take place Oct. 25 through Nov. 1 while a live 5K and 10K will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Oct.…
Find out more »Small Business Stabilization Grant Program
The City of Ridgefield is offering a temporary emergency program to assist small, locally owned Ridgefield-based businesses to survive the COVID-19 crisis, to minimize disruption to workers and maintain availability of local goods and services in Ridgefield. Application deadline: Oct. 31. · Grant Amount: $1,000 to $3,000 · Business must be a private for-profit business. · Business must have a physical storefront within Ridgefield’s city limits. · Eligible expenses must be incurred between March 1 and October 31, 2020. ·…
Find out more »Grand Opening of Gallery360, An Online Art Gallery and Gift Shop
Mosaic Arts Alliance presents Gallery360, a virtual art gallery and gift shop, hosting its Grand Opening Show now through the end of October. Mosaic Arts Alliance is a local nonprofit organization that was previously located at the now-closed Angst Gallery in downtown Vancouver. Mosaic Arts Alliance has created a new home online with the virtual gallery, Gallery360. Visit www.mosaicartsalliance.org to see unique artwork from a variety of mediums, created by talented Mosaic Arts Alliance member artists. Mosaic Arts Alliance has…
Find out more »Scary Run 5K & 10K on Halloween — Live, In-Person Event
Why Racing Events is hosting a live, in person Scary Run 5K and 10K event on Oct. 31, Halloween day. If the running doesn’t increase your heart rate, being chased by monsters and zombies will. There will also be a virtual version of this run, Oct. 25-Nov. 1. To see a video with more information, click on the following link: drive.google.com/file/d/1311byE8NMAPV3NPnPpxAC3TSb4mstJJa/view?usp=sharing. Register online at scaryrun.raceroster.com or call 360-314-4682. Registration costs range from $24.50 to $89. Participants can run or walk. Food…
Find out more »Washougal-Camas Open Studios Tour Call for Artists thru Oct. 31
Washougal-Camas Open Studios is a new juried event for artists in Washougal and Camas on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. All visual artists who live in Camas and Washougal are invited to apply. There is no cost to submit an entry, although a $30 fee is required to participate. If accepted, each artist will commit to opening up their studio to the public during all tour hours. Masks and physical…
Find out more »Dine the Couve
During the entire month of October, restaurants across Clark County will offer special three-for-$25 menus that showcase what they do best, including take-out. It can be the traditional three-course meal of an appetizer, entrée, and dessert, or eateries can take a more unique approach by mixing in craft drink pairings, a variety of small plates and other options. Look for the asterisk (*) by the menu link to indicate availability for a grab-and-go Dine the Couve meal. Individual restaurants have…
Find out more »New OMSI Exhibit: The Life and Legacy of Genghis Khan, open through Feb. 15
Starting Oct. 24, journey back in time to learn about 13th-century Mongolia through stories, historical artifacts, live performances, and the enduring legacy of one of the world’s most controversial leaders at The Life & Legacy of Genghis Khan, the latest world-class exhibit to open at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland. Visitors to the exhibit have the chance to uncover the facts and stories about the impacts of Genghis Khan and his descendants…
Find out more »POSTPONED Oregon Children’s Theater Young Professional Company presents “In the Forest She Grew Fangs,” Oct. 29-Nov. 1
Please note: This online performance has been postponed. Please contact Oregon Children's Theater at 503-228-9571 for more information. The Young Professionals Company at Oregon Children’s Theatre (OCT) announces its first virtual performance of its season, In the "Forest She Grew Fangs." streaming for free Oct. 29-Nov. 1. A dark, bewitching, and bloody deconstruction of Red Riding Hood, the production takes on werewolves, teen lust, and high school bullies, and examines the question of who is prey and who is predator.…
Find out more »Call to Artists for Mosaic Arts Alliance Holiday Show, “Open the Gift of Art”
Mosaic Arts Alliance presents its “Open the Gift of Art” Gallery360 Show, online at www.mosaicartsalliance.org for the months of November and December. This show is open to all visual artists. The entry deadline is Nov. 1, for the show opening on Nov. 6. The electronic entry form is available at www.mosaicartsalliance.org/copy-of-call-to-artists-gift-shop. The entry fee is $30, although if you become a member of Mosaic Arts Alliance, the entry fee is $20. Artists are encouraged to enter up to three pieces.…
Find out more »Monsters of Mayhem: A Spooktacular Citywide Adventure
Vancouver's ParadigmQ Escape Rooms and Escape Games is hosting "Monsters of Mayhem: A Spooktacular Citywide Adventure" on Oct. 24, 25 and 26. Famed monster hunter Scary O'Ghoulihan needs your help to find 11 missing monsters around town. This adventure will require your street smarts and give you some scary good fun with your friends and family. Bring some ghoulfriends or your little goblins on this two- to three-hour monster hunt. Team of three to five are recommended and the event…
Find out more »“Howloween” at Oregon Zoo, Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 29-Nov. 1
For many families, trick-or-treating is not in the cards this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get in the Halloween spirit. During the Oregon Zoo’s annual Howloween festivities, kids can show off their costumes and learn about wildlife in a fun and safe setting, Oct. 24–25 and Oct. 29–Nov. 1. Zoo hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Tickets are the regular admission price of $17.95 for adults and $12.95 for…
Find out more »Open Saturdays at Pearson Field Education Center
Pearson Field Education Center’s Open Saturdays are held every Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. All guests must make a reservation online or by phone to attend Open Saturday for a 75 minute visit. The entry fee for Open Saturdays is $7 for ages 6 and above. To make a reservation, call 360-992-1818 or go to www.pearsonfieldeducation.org/programs/open-saturday/. The center features a flight simulator lab, vertical wind table, glider building, historic airplanes and collections on display, and various educational programs.…
Find out more »Art on the Boulevard hosts “Serenity,” featuring monotypes by Tracy Leagjeld
Art on the Boulevard, a fine art gallery in the Vancouver Marketplace, is pleased to host Tracy Leagjeld’s new collection, “Serenity,” on exhibit at the gallery Sept. 4 through Oct. 31. Leagjeld’s solo show features monotypes, a form of printmaking where an image is transferred from a non-porous surface onto paper or board. Leagjeld says her collection of peaceful landscapes is a way to share with others her love and reverence for nature. There is no opening reception planned for…
Find out more »paradigmQ Debuts Spooky New Escape Room, “The Fright Before Christmas”
While traditional Halloween celebrations may look different this year, escape game company paradigmQ brings spirited fun to the entire family with its newest game, "The Fright Before Christmas," which transports players into a spooky graveyard where a dastardly fiend has hidden Santa’s magical hat. Aided only by wit and trusted Ghost Host, Bonsey, players must search for clues, open the mausoleum, and find the magic hat before Christmas gets cancelled. The Fright Before Christmas is open seven days a week…
Find out more »OPEN SATURDAY
Open by reservation each Saturday from 10am-4pm, the Pearson Field Education Center is the ideal location for youth of all ages to experience STEM education through aviation. Pearson features a flight simulator lab, vertical wind table, glider building, historic airplanes and collections on display, and various educational programs. To keep our guests, volunteers and staff safe, new health and safety guidelines have been put into place. All guests must make a reservation online or by phone to attend Open Saturday…
Find out more »Fort Vancouver Visitor Center Bookstore Opens for Holidays
The Friends of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site have reopened the Friends’ Bookstore and Gallery in the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center at 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. The Friends' Shop will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October and November. The bookstore's shelves are brimming with books, Native American art, Vancouver souvenirs, USFS maps, plush animals, and an array of holiday gift ideas with handmade items and seeds from Fort Vancouver. A sampling of…
Find out more »CANCELED/SUSPENDED – Overeaters Anonymous
CANCELED/SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19. A 12-step literature study. Room 1.
Find out more »CANCELED/SUSPENDED – Overeaters Anonymous
CANCELED/SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19. A 12-step literature study. Contact 360-213-8902 for more information.
Find out more »Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through October
Come and enjoy the Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch in Brush Prairie. This family-owned farm loves welcoming its Clark County neighbors and friends. The farm's annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival celebrates the annual harvest and the farm’s rural heritage. The Bi-Zi Farms pumpkin patch is open this year, but has implemented several changes due to the novel Coronavirus and Governor Inslee’s Safe Start Initiative. Everyone should buy tickets online before coming to the pumpkin patch. Tickets, $10 general admission and…
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.
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