The GAL-a-Con women's conference and retreat is Sept. 20-22 at the Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. Sixth St. Tickets ($200 per person) include Coffee Conversations in the morning, hands-on experience sessions, an tickets to the GALa Saturday evening with a pre GAL-a gathering with hair and makeup stations, vinyl nail bar and DIY beauty zones. The […]
The St. Vincent DePaul Society Friends of the Poor Walk, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1603 N. Parkway Ave., Battle Ground, benefits those in need or living in poverty in Battle Ground and North Clark County, regardless of religious affiliation. Support includes housing and utility assistance, medical expenses, […]
The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society is hosting its 12th annual Hike on the Dike from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Sept. 21, starting at the society's dog shelter at 2695 Index St., Washougal. The walk starts at 9:45 a.m. Registration is $20 at p2p.onecause.com/hod2024/home. Individuals and teams will enjoy a scenic walk with their dogs […]
The Ridgefield Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through the end of September in Davis Park, 337-411 N. Third Ave., Ridgefield. Vendors sell local produce, plant starts, baked goods, flowers, soaps, jewelry, home décor items and clothing. The market also has a co-op table available where farmers sell locally-grown fruits and […]
The Washington State Council of Fly Fishers International and Clark-Skamania Flyfishers will host the Fly Fishers International Fly Casting Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 on Clark College's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. The fair features demonstrations and classes by expert casters, including Tim Rajeff, designer of Echo Fly Rods and […]
Passages to Success hosts Coffee Chats for local businesspeople from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at Latte Da Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver. Attendance is free. Coffee and food will be available to purchase from the venue. Learn more at passagestosuccess.com.
"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]
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.
Celebrate the season with a pumpkin-making workshop at Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Students will create their own ceramic pumpkins using the pinch pot method. No experience is necessary. Family-friendly workshops are for adults and children over age five (with parent help). Workshops are $55 per person, including an hour and a […]
Attend the WonderFALL Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21 at Belle Flower Farm, 15111 N.W. 40th Ave., Vancouver. The festival is a market featuring local women artists and women-owned businesses. The fair includes free children's projects and live music. Admission is a donation to the Clark County Food Bank.
Tour local farms at the 24th Annual Harvest Celebration farm tour, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21. This is a free, in-person event that requires no registration. Participants can […]
Get To-Gather Farm, 1013 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, is offering a Harvest Gathering from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 as part of Washington State University Vancouver's annual Harvest Celebration Farm Tour. Five Clark County farms will be open to the public on Sept. 21 to give residents an opportunity to visit local farms. […]
The Portland Art Museum presents "Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64, on exhibit from Sept. 14 to Jan. 19 at 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Portland. Comprised of recently rediscovered photographs from Paul McCartney’s personal archive, more than 250 pictures document The Beatles’ meteoric rise from British sensation to international stardom. At a time […]
The MAiZE at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island will celebrate 70 years of The Peanuts comic strip with an eight-acre corn maize featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Sally. The MAiZE is open daily through Oct. 31. September hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]
Realms Unknown Fantasy Festival is Sept. 20-22. at the Lewis River Golf Course, 3200 Old Lewis River Road, Woodland. This all-ages, all-genre fantasy festival includes camping, cosplay, historical re-enactment and adventure quests. Realms Unknown highlights four mythic portals that transport patrons to the Realm of the Faeries, Realm of the Goblins, Realm of Ages Past […]
Camas High School DECA will host the "All Paws On Deck" street fair and fundraiser for the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21 in downtown Camas. The event features local vendors and family-friendly games and activities. The event's highlight is the election of the Dog Mayor of Camas. […]
On Sept. 21, Vancouver Mall will host the third annual CouveCon from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., featuring celebrity guest appearances, including Peter Facinelli from the “Twilight” saga and a surprise celebrity guest. Other highlights include a costume competition; Cosplay Corner, where cosplayers showcase their talents; panelist forums focused on cosplay, anime/manga, comics and pop […]
Sip, sample and savor hundreds of wines, beers and spirits at ilani Wine and Food Festival. Celebrity chefs will perform live cooking demonstrations and taste signature dishes from local restaurants. Tickets can be purchased for the whole weekend or for just one event. The Celebrity Chef Dine-around is 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in […]
Art at the CAVE's September exhibit is "Absolutely Abstract," a truly abstract exhibit featuring the abstract work of 25 artists in a variety of sizes and mediums from fiber to foam. Attend the Artist Talk at 1 p.m. Sept. 21 to hear from the artists first-hand. Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
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.
