General Federation of Women's Clubs will meet at Prince of Peace Church, 14208 N.E. 249th St., Battle Ground, starting at 2 p.m. March 23. Attendees will learn how quilting can help newborn babies in Southwest Washington through the Babies in Need program. General Federation of Women's Clubs is an international women's organization dedicated to community […]
Sparadise will host a "Meet the Employer" event at Sparadise Spa and Salon, 14602 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite A, Vancouver, from 3 to 4 p.m. March 23. Open positions include barber, hair stylist and braider with all state license requirements. For details, contact Rhina Comia at 360-869-7522 or rcomia@gicw.org.
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is relaunching its volunteer program and will hold a series of open house events for those interested in volunteering. Volunteers can help patients and visitors find their way through the hospital. Additional volunteer opportunities include shifts in the gift shop and information desk, as well as stocking carts in the Emergency […]
Pike Art Gallery, 302 N.E. Sixth Ave. in downtown Camas, hosts “Thirsty Art Thursdays," staying open late each Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. to feature live painting demonstrations by Liz Pike and Blue Bond. Complimentary refreshments will be served every Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is also invited to visit […]
Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, is offering a series of "Classroom to Career" seminars for those who are interested in college, but undecided about a major. The next seminar, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 23 in Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110, focuses on careers in design and communications. Meet […]
Clark County is hosting a public meeting at 6 p.m. March 23 to present the first batch of proposed housing code amendments related to middle housing and smaller single-family strategies from the county’s Housing Options Study and Action Plan. Project staff will provide a presentation on the proposed code amendments, listen to feedback, and answer […]
The Historic Trust presents the next event in the Vancouver Barracks Military Association's Military History Talk series, a presentation by Michelle Marra, a descendent of Dr. Walker. The talk is 6:30 p.m. March 23 at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. To attend, call 253-223-0125 or email jddavis@rocketmail.com. Visit vbma.us or thehistorictrust.org/calendar for more […]
45th Parallel Universe presents "Illuminations" from 7 to 8 p.m. March 23 at The Old Madeleine Church, 3123 N.E. 24th Ave., Portland. Clarinetist James Shields leads the 45th Parallel ensemble in a multimedia performance of four pieces inspired by visual art, thematically connected by light and shadow. Works include John Luther Adams' "The Light That […]
Hopworks Urban Brewery, 17707 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, will host a weekly “Geeks Who Drink” trivia night from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday. Each trivia night consists of seven rounds of eight questions each, in a variety of formats, including audio and visual rounds. Teams can be up to six players or come […]
Portland Center Stage presents the premiere of "Young Americans," a new play by Lauren Yee, playing from Feb. 11 to March 26 in the Ellen Bye Studio, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Get tickets ($25 to $67) at pcs.org/young-americans. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, with matinee performances at 1 p.m. on Saturdays and […]
Imago Theatre opens its 2023 year with Conor McPherson's acclaimed "The Seafarer," opening March 9 and playing through March 26 at 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland. A tale of redemption, McPherson's high-stakes comedy involves poker playing, binge drinking, and unstable brotherly love. This time, the Devil himself has a hand in the game. Showtimes are […]
Cirque du Soleil presents "Corteo" at Portland's Moda Center, 1 Center Court St., Portland, March 9 to 12. Taking its title from the Italian word for "cortège," or procession, Corteo offers a parade of entertainments in a carnivalesque atmosphere. While all of the show's principal characters are clowns, the 62-member cast, from more than a […]
Clark Conservation District presents a six-week course beginning March 17 about Clark County's wild and beautiful watersheds. The course will showcase volunteer opportunities and local organizations. Topics include Clark County and its watersheds; surface and groundwater; plants; fish and wildlife; and policies and regulations. Attend just one class or all six. Classes are 10 a.m. […]
Columbia Springs' annual Hydrangea Giveaway is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Drop by and pick up free, ready-to-plant hydrangea cuttings. Whatever isn't given away on March 24 will be offered for pick up on the morning of March 25 until cuttings are gone. No need to RSVP. […]
Ren Locus will free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Community Library to qualified individuals in Southwest Washington through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. For more information and to schedule an appointment visit renlocus.org/vita or call 360-230-8030.
Meet new people, make friends and exercise the brain at the Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503H E. Mill Plain Blvd. The club meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Play duplicate bridge, 22 to 27 boards. The cost is $7 per meeting. Come […]
March's exhibit at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, is "Clouds Illusions and Horizon." The exhibit features work from local artists responding to an open call for submissions. The show includes Erin Dengerink’s newest works in the upper gallery. The exhibit is named for the lyrics of "Both Sides Now," by singer […]
The Vancouver chapter of Point Man International Ministries meets from 11:30 to 1 p.m. every Friday in the board room at Friends of the Carpenter, 1600 W. 20th St. in the Fruit Valley area of Vancouver, just west of Fourth Plain. Pointman International was started by a Seattle police officer and veteran and the faith-based, […]
The Gem Faire is coming to Westside Commons, 801 N.E. 34th Ave., Hillsboro, from March 24-26. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. March 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 25 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 26 (with no admittance after 4 p.m. March 26). Admission is $7 for a weekend pass. Attendees […]
Single Seniors will host a game day playing Mexican Train Dominoes starting at 12 p.m. March 24. Attendees are asked to bring their own brown bag lunch. Event limited to 8 attendees. For more information call 360-892-8944.