Jam Session will host a six-week music workshop starting Aug. 24 at Sons of Norway Lodge, 2400 Grant St, Vancouver. Classes for emerging musicians are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and classes for advanced musicians are 2 to 4 p.m. Each class has three instructors for greater student-teacher interaction. Learn more at facebook.com/JamSessionClass/ or bassfitz.com/ […]
The Port of Camas-Washougal will host Wheels and Wings from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 24 at Grove Field Airport, 632 N.E. 267th Ave., Camas. The event includes a free hot dog lunch and a Car and Airplane walk-through. Registration is $20.
Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary will host its fourth annual Doggy Fashion Show from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver. The theme is "Under the Sea" and the event will include artisan vendors. Register your dog for the fashion show at forms.gle/Dv4L9kC4uFPsp93E6.
The Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Aug. 23-25 in Esther Short Park, featuring internationally acclaimed jazz, blues, gospel and pop musicians, Northwest wines, fine art, food and exhibits. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 24 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 25. Non-refundable tickets range […]
ilani’s annual Barbecue Fest returns Aug. 24 and 25, featuring celebrity chefs and pitmasters Alton Brown, Rodney Scott, Tiffani Faison, Kevin Bludso, Adam Perry Lang, Rasheed Philips, Misty Banchero, Alex Belew, Rick Browne, Mary Cressler, Gary the BBQ Chef, Matt Groark, Stan Hays, Holly Jubera, Sean Martin, Mike Miller and David Rose. Tickets and information are […]
The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology is at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) from Aug. 21-25. More than 160 films will be screened and over 80 filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest and around the world will attend. The festival also includes dome film screenings in the Kendall Planetarium, Virtual Reality […]
PDDBM is hosting an Afterschool Program Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 24 and 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver. This open house is a chance to meet the teachers, explore the location and ask questions. The open house includes food, drinks, games, a […]
Art Zone is offering a Watercolor Boot Camp for Beginners from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at 6923 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Suite 230, Camas. Artist Instructor Hannah Complin will tech students the basics of watercolor, including painting washes and "wet on wet" painting; brushwork and basic color theory; texture techniques and blending; and how […]
First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver, will host a "Community Porch Party" for kids and families from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 in the church parking lot. Guests should bring chairs and a picnic dinner. Music and entertainment will be provided by Red Yarn. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
Friends of the Columbia Gorge will host Gorge Summerfest from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Cape Horn Preserve just outside of Washougal (with free parking and shuttle service from Cape Horn-Skye Elementary, 9731 Washougal River Road, Washougal). This end-of-summer celebration is free and open to the public. Dance to live music from […]
Cloverlane Mercantile & Event Center, 16391 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, is hosting the End of Summer Madness Festival, 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24. Cloverlane's 8800 square feet will be transformed into Stars Hollow, the fictional town setting for the TV series, "Gilmore Girls." Partygoers will enjoy carnival games with themed prizes, show trivia, a […]
Loowit Brewing Company will host a grand opening event at its new Ole's Outpost location in Orchards, located at 11202 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 6pm Aug. 24. The evening will feature live music as well as food and drink specials.. The new location features 26 taps of Loowit beer and a selection of […]
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 […]
Every Sunday at 9 a.m. from June 9-Aug. 25, Northwest Personal Training will offer free outdoor boot camp classes featuring full-body muscle and cardio workouts at neighborhood parks around Vancouver. The classes are free but registration is required at nwpersonaltraining.com/bootcamp-sign-up-and-waiver/.
Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This type of meditation encourages self-observation by focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to participate but no one will be turned away.
River City Church, 2400 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, will host a back-to-school barbecue from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Guests are invited to eat burgers and hot dogs while the kids play with bubbles and lawn games or play on the playground.
True Impressions Car Club and Playmakers Bar & Grill will host a car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 25 at 1503 N.E. 78th St., Hazel Dell. Registration ($20 per vehicle) opens at 10 a.m. The show includes a hop competition with cash prizes, trophies, vendors and raffle drawings. Proceeds benefit local families […]
The Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Aug. 23-25 in Esther Short Park, featuring internationally acclaimed jazz, blues, gospel and pop musicians, Northwest wines, fine art, food and exhibits. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 24 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 25. Non-refundable tickets range […]
The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology is at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) from Aug. 21-25. More than 160 films will be screened and over 80 filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest and around the world will attend. The festival also includes dome film screenings in the Kendall Planetarium, Virtual Reality […]
ilani’s annual Barbecue Fest returns Aug. 24 and 25, featuring celebrity chefs and pitmasters Alton Brown, Rodney Scott, Tiffani Faison, Kevin Bludso, Adam Perry Lang, Rasheed Philips, Misty Banchero, Alex Belew, Rick Browne, Mary Cressler, Gary the BBQ Chef, Matt Groark, Stan Hays, Holly Jubera, Sean Martin, Mike Miller and David Rose. Tickets and information are […]
