Summer Marketplace at Japanese Garden

Portland Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland, OR, United States

Behind the Shoji summer marketplace returns to Portland Japanese Garden from June 29 to Sept. 2 during garden hours. The market features hard-to-find Japanese wares that you probably wouldn’t find short of a trip to Japan itself. Among the items available for sale are temari (thread-wrapped handballs) and incense holders, jewelry and glass vases with […]

$15.95 – $21.95

The Get-Together with Red Yarn

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

Red Yarn brings his puppet pals along to the Camas Public Library for a toe-tapping good time called "The Get-Together" from 11 a.m. to noon Aug. 17. Red Yarn mixes classic folk tunes with catchy songs inspired by the groovy sounds of the 50s and 60s. Registration is required at camaspl.org/REDYARN.

free

Single Seniors at China Cook

China Cook Restaurant 2200 St. Johns Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Single Seniors will eat out together at China Cook restaurant, 2200 St. Johns Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. Aug. 17. For more information, contact 360-892-8944.

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club at Camas Library

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts an All Ages Chess Club on the third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. Attendees should bring their own chess sets, if they have them.

Free
Event Series Bakeology

“Bakeology” teen baking group

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

Calling all Teen Bakers! The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., offers "Bakeology," a teen baking program from 3 to 4 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month. All experience levels are welcome and it's free to participate. We'll go over what went well, where we can improve, and learn new things along the […]

Free

Paint a Beach Watercolor Make-and-Take

Art Zone 6923 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Suite 230, Camas, United States

Paint a beach from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 17 at Art Zone, 6923 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Suite 230, Camas. Artist instructor Hannah Complin will lead the class in painting washes and using the "wet on wet" technique, as well as watercolor layering or "glazing" and texture techniques. All materials and supplies are provided in […]

$40

Sip & Stroll

Sip & Stroll Check-in 1602 Main St., Vancouver, United States

The Sip & Stroll tasting event in downtown Vancouver is 5 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 17, featuring 35 tasting locations along Main Street and a collectable tasting glass. Each location has beer, wine, cider or spirits to sample. Tickets are $40 per person and proceeds support the Hough Foundation. Buy tickets at houghfoundation.org/sip-and-stroll/. Check in […]

$40

VanCity’s Saturday Social and Beginners’ Lesson

Vancity Ballroom 9212 NE Hwy 99 Suite 110, Vancouver, WA, United States

VanCity Ballroom offers a beginners' lesson and social dancing at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 9212 N.E. Hwy 99. The 45 minute lesson begins at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles (ballroom, Latin, swing and nightclub) until 10 p.m. A different dance is covered each week. Visit vancityballroom.com for upcoming lessons. No experience […]

$10

Movie Night at Get To-Gather Farm

Get To-Gather Farm 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, WA, United States

Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, will host a movie night from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 17. Hay rides run from 7 to 8 p.m. for $5 per person and the free movie, "The Princess Bride," starts at 8:30 p.m. Bring a snack of a picnic, a blanket and low-backed chairs for […]

$5

Northwest Oboe Seminar Concert

First Evangelical Church 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver, WA, United States

The Northwest Oboe Seminar Concert is 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at First Evangelical Church, 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver. The concert features participants of the Northwest Oboe Seminar; visit […]

$15

Velvet Acres Car Show

Velvet Acres Gardens 18905 N.E. 83rd St., Orchards, United States

Velvet Acres Gardens, 18905 N.E. 83rd St., Vancouver, will host a car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 18 featuring classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars and bikes. […]

$10

Bridge Island Arts and Vintage hosts Clothing Swap

Bridge Island Arts and Vintage 1902 S.E. Sixth Ave., Camas, WA, United States

Bridge Island Arts and Vintage, 1902 S.E. Sixth Ave., Camas, will host an all seasons, all sizes clothing swap from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 18. Participants should bring shirts, […]

free

Single Seniors Happy Hour at Applebee’s

Applebee's 12717 SE 2nd Circle, Vancouver

Single Seniors will attend Happy Hour at Applebee's, 12717 S.E. 2nd Cir, starting at 3 p.m. Aug. 18. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Live Jazz Concert at The Grant House

The Grant House 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA, United States

Willful Wine will host live jazz on the lawn from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 18 at The Grant House, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver. Performers include Brent Follis & Friends […]

$20