Walks start at 8 a.m. at the Carty Unit of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in Ridgefield. These last two to three hours but participants are welcome to join for as long or as short a time as suits them. Walks are free with $3 refuge admission fee. To register for the walks, email ridgefieldvolunteer@fws.gov. Walks […]
Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge will host Winter Birding Hikes at 8 a.m. Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Jan. 13 at the Carty Unit of the Refuge. Registration is required at ridgefieldfriends.org. While walks generally last two to three hours, attendees are welcome to leave earlier. Walks are free but the $3 refuge […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington invites volunteers to plant native plants at South Ridge Elementary School, 502 N.W. 199th St., Ridgefield, from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 2. Volunteers should wear long pants, sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Bring snacks and water.
The 39th annual Walk and Knock Food Drive is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2 all over Clark County. Place non-perishable food or toiletries on your porch or beside your front door by 9 a.m. Bags will be mailed to homes throughout Clark County. If the volunteer walkers miss your house, check walkandknock.org for […]
Sons of Norway Lodge, 2400 Grant St., Vancouver, will host a Christmas Market and Bakery Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2. Music from 10 to Noon and a Surprise visit from Santa after 12 Find woodworking products such as cutting boards, coat racks and charcuterie boards, hand-painted and upcyled items, recycled art […]
Enjoy the hometown holiday spirit of downtown Ridgefield from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 2 with a tree lighting, twinkling lights, decorated businesses, gifts, food and holiday sales. Have breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center. Browse the vendors at the Chickadee Bazaar from 9 a.m. […]
Visit Santa aboard the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad's Christmas Special Trains, weekend excursions featuring three diesel runs each Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 25 through Dec. 10. The 1941, ALCO S2 departs […]
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry presents the U.S. premiere of Orcas: Our Shared Future, an exhibit that offers a deep dive into the stories and science that surround […]
Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. The program is a 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7. Use Preschool entrance. For more information, call (360) 213-8902.
The second annual Ridgefield Winter Market is 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 with vendors, food carts, a photo booth, raffles and […]
Cascade Inn, 11613 S.E. Seventh St., Vancouver, is hosting a holiday market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 featuring artisan and food vendors.
Pick out your holiday wreath and enjoy hot beverages and activities in the winter garden at Leach Botanical Gardens, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave., Portland, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
The Friends of the Battle Ground Community Library will hold a one-day book sale featuring holiday-themed used books on cooking, crafts, children's books, novels, puzzles and other media from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2. Profits augment library activities and programs not covered by property taxes.
North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399 St., Amboy, will host a garage and craft sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Wise Shop near the […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is celebrating 76 years of model railroading with its annual Holiday Open House shows from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 and Dec. 2-3 at 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. The show is a holiday tradition for local families. Ticket prices are $12 for adults age […]
Gather Arts Studio, 16523 N.E. 170th Ave., Brush Prairie, is hosting a Christmas Open House from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3. Browse the wares of 20 […]
The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is offering Holiday Express train rides along the Willamette River with Santa Claus as a guest. Trains, pulled by the Polson No. 2 steam locomotive, […]
The Prairie High School Winter Carnival is a free event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2. The community is invited to eat free pancakes, drink hot chocolate, play […]
Willful Wine is hosting High Tea at The Grant House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 at 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, featuring a selection of teas from Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary with a Tower of Treats, starting with traditional crustless tea sandwiches and savory bites. The tea also includes English scones […]
Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, presents "Passages," featuring the work of Yoshihiro Kitai and Matthew Letzelter, faculty at Pacific Northwest College of Art. The exhibit explores the marks that reference patterns and experiences between man-made and natural environments. The exhibit is free and open to the public Dec. 1-30 during regular […]
