• Mount St. Helens Institute Volcano Views and Brews

    Loowit Brewing 507 Columbia St, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Mount St. Helens Institute will host Volcano Views and Brews from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Loowit Brewing, 507 Columbia St., Vancouver. The event features a book launch party honoring author Christine Colasurdo (1961–2021). Colasurdo’s writings, including the book "Return to Spirit Lake," reflect on her memories of Mount St. Helens and Spirit Lake […]

    $10
    HOPE Dementia Support Group

    HOPE Dementia Support Group

    Cogir at The Quarry 415 SE 177th Ave, Vancouver, United States

    HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Thursday mornings at Cogir at The Quarry, 415 S.E. 177th Ave. from 10 a.m. to noon starting on Sept. 4.

    Free
    Bridge Lessons

    Bridge Lessons

    Vancouver Bridge Club 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Suite H, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, will offer a six-week class for beginning and intermediate bridge players starting 10 a.m. Nov. 6 taught by accredited ACBL […]

    $10 – $50
    Clark County Community Development Learning Lab

    Clark County Community Development Learning Lab

    Clark County Public Service Center 1300 Franklin Street, 6th floor, room 679, Vancouver, United States

    Community Development’s Learning Lab covers a new topic every month, from building permits and land use review to animal control and code enforcement. The lab meets 11 a.m.-noon on the third Thursday of every month in the Public Service Center, sixth floor training room 679, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Presentations given by expert staff will […]

    free
    TOPS Meeting

    TOPS Meeting

    Minnehaha Church of Christ 3217 N.E. 54th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Vancouver 954 meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St., Vancouver. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.

    free

    Military Officer Association of America Luncheon

    Cascadia Tech Academy (Clark County Skills Center) 12000 N.E. 28th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Military Officer Association of America will host a Thanksgiving luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 20 at Cascadia Tech Academy, 12200 N.E. 28th St., Vancouver. The keynote speaker will be Washington's 17th District Representative and mayor of Washougal, David Stuebe. Tickets are $25.

    $25

    Pairs and Spares Seniors at Oswego Grill

    Oswego Grill 1919 SE Columbia River Dr., Vancouver, United States

    Pairs and Spares Seniors (formerly Single Seniors) will meet for happy hour at Oswego Grill, 1919 S.E. Columbia River Dr., starting at 2 p.m. Nov. 20. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

    Clark County Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting

    Clark County Public Service Center 1300 Franklin Street, 6th floor, room 679, Vancouver, United States

    The Clark County Civil Service Commission meeting is 3 to 5 p.m. every third Thursday. Commissioners typically certify backgrounds, eligibility lists and meeting minutes. The commission also addresses any other business brought forward for their consideration. Check agenda for details and link to Microsoft Teams at clark.wa.gov/human-resources/civil-service-commission.

    free
    NAMI Connection Peer Support Group

    NAMI Online Connection Peer Support Group

    Online WA, United States

    NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults living with mental illness. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need. Meetings are held virtually weekly on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Register at us02web.zoom.us.

    free
    A-Z of Paying for College Workshop

    A-Z of Paying for College Workshop

    Dengerink Administration Building, Washington State University Vancouver 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Washington State University Vancouver will host four free "A-Z of Paying for College" workshops for prospective and current college students, regardless of the college they choose to attend. Learn how to make the cost of college manageable with grants, loans, savings, scholarships and work. Find out which money is free, which needs to be paid […]

    free

    Free “How to Pay for College” Workshops at WSU Vancouver

    WSU Vancouver, Dengerink Administration Building 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., will host four "A to Z of Paying for College Workshops" at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 23, Oct. 22, Nov. 20 and Dec. 17. The workshops are a public service for all prospective and current college students, regardless of the college they choose to attend. Prospective […]

    HOPE Dementia Support Group – Hampton Inn Salmon Creek

    The Hampton at Salmon Creek Memory Care Community 2305 N.E. 129th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Weekly meetings are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at The Hampton Salmon Creek, 14715 N.E. 20th Ave., Vancouver. A Zoom option is available.

    free

    Salmon Creek Flyfishers Club Meeting

    American Legion Post 176 14011 N.E. 20th Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Salmon Creek Flyfishers meets at 6 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month except July, August, and December at the American Legion, 14011 N.E. 20th Ave., Vancouver. Guests are welcome to come and learn about tying flies and fishing. Food is available to buy. For more details, email salmoncreekflyclub@gmail.com.

    free

    “Indistinct Particulars” exhibit

    Esther Short Building 610 Esther St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Corridor Gallery, located inside the Esther Short building at 610 Esther St. in downtown Vancouver, presents "Indistinct Particulars," featuring the work of Anna Solcani King and Jeff Gracz in an exhibit where where abstraction and atmosphere reflect the rhythms of nature. View their artworks at a free opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 20.

    free

    NW Personal Training presents “Managing Arthritis Through Movement”

    NW Personal Training 1011 Broadway, Vancouver, United States

    Physical therapists Gabby Palfenier-Brown and Ryan Iggulden will present "Motion Is Lotion: Managing Arthritis Through Movement," 6:45-7:45 p.m. Nov. 20 at Northwest Personal Training, 1011 Broadway, Vancouver. This talk explores how regular, targeted movement can help reduce arthritic pain, improve joint flexibility, and enhance overall quality of life. Learn the science behind why staying active […]

    free

    Public Speaking—Toastmasters

    Online , United States

    "Speakers With Spirit" is a club where you can enjoy improving your communication skills in the comfort of your home. We start each meeting with a prayer and Pledge of […]

    Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series presents “Go West”

    Two locations

    The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's Nien-Wei Hsiao Chamber Music Series welcomes Rodney Sauer back to Vancouver for two showings of "Go West" (1925) at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the historic Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, and at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. The film will be […]

    $25

    Clark College presents “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds”

    Clark College Decker Theatre 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Clark College Theatre Department presents "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds." Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 in the Decker Theatre on Clark College's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. Admission is free for Clark College students, faculty and staff, and general seating is available to […]

    free