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November 2021
ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo through Jan. 3
ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo showcases a winter wonderland of more than 1.5 million brightly colored lights through Jan. 3 The traditional walk-through experience returns this year and the zoo has also set aside a dozen midweek evenings for a drive-through experience. The drive-through option may better accommodate people with different physical abilities and it may be a more comfortable choice for some during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following safety measures will be in place: All guests, including members, must…
Find out more »HOPE Dementia Support Group
HOPE's mission is provide Support, Education and Advocacy to individual's caring for people with all types of dementia. Support groups are currently online via Zoom. To join a support group visit www.hopedementiasupport.org or call 360-513-5754.
Find out more »NAMI SWWA – Parents or Caregivers of Tweens, Teens, and Twenties
NAMI Family Support Group is a free peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. You must be 18 or older to join the group. 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.
Find out more »Mosaic Arts Alliance “Unwrap the Gift of Art” Show and Sale
Artist co-op Mosaic Arts Alliance hosts a virtual art show and holiday sale from now through Dec. 31. Find 2D and 3D art and other items like handmade clothing, home decor and jewelry. Prints of wall art are also available. Free delivery is offered for purchases within the Vancouver/Portland area. To view the arts for sale, go to www.mosaicartsalliance.org/unwrap-the-gift-of-art-for-sale.
Find out more »The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights
The Grotto, 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, will again host the Christmas Festival of Lights this year, open nightly, except Christmas Day, through Dec. 30. The festival features caroling, a puppet show, indoor concerts and over two million lights. (There won't be a petting zoo this year, however.) Capacity limits will be in place and tickets must be purchased online in advance. General admission is $14, children ages 3 to 11 are $7, and tots age 2 and under are…
Find out more »Codependents Anonymous Daytime (CoDA)
Virtual meeting for men and women whose common purpose is recovery from co-dependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships and boundaries. This group concentrates on the Blue Book for CoDA. Email codapdx@gmail.com for Zoom registration information. For more information, visit www.coda.org
Find out more »Jurassic Quest at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, Nov. 26-28
Jurassic Quest is America’s biggest and most popular dinosaur event, and walk among the dinosaurs at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds Nov. 26-28. Visit www.ClarkCoEventCenter.com for more information or see www.jurassicquest.com/events/ridgefield-wa for tickets. Timed tickets are available and advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 26 and 27 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 28. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets are $18 to…
Find out more »Free Virtual Fitness Classes for Seniors
The Silver & Fit program is offering free fitness classes live every weekday at 10 a.m. View the videos either on Facebook: facebook.com/SilverandFit or YouTube: youtube.com/user/silverandfit Monday: Low Impact Cardio Tuesday: Easy Going Yoga Wednesday: Body Weight Exercises Thursday: Balance & Flexibility Friday: Friday Mixer (mash-up of the favorites of the week) View past videos on the links above.
Find out more »“Fighting for the Right to Fight” Exhibit: African American Experiences in WWII
The Historic Trust presents "Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in WWII," an exhibit at the Artillery Barracks, 600 Hatheway Road, Vancouver, on display from Oct. 1 to Jan. 15. Viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday with extended hours until 7pm on Fridays. The cost is $10 for adults or free for children 12 and under. In the years leading up to World War II, racial segregation and discrimination were part of…
Find out more »“Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” at Oregon Convention Center
Imagine being completely immersed in more than 300 of the greatest works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh, liberated from its two-dimensional limitations into a three-dimensional experience that exhilarates every sense and brings to life one of the most influential artists the world has known. It’s all part of Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience (vangoghportland.com) at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, running Nov. 19 through Jan. 9. Tickets ($36.99 for adults and…
Find out more »Christmas at Pittock Mansion: “Critters Make Merry”
Tickets for the Pittock Mansion Christmas experience, "Critters Make Merry," are now on sale. From reindeer and polar bears to lions and mice and a few in between, decorators have transformed the mansion’s rooms into enchanting animal havens. The exhibit runs from Nov. 22 through Jan. 4 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). The mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Portland, is open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., opening at noon on Tuesdays. Timed tickets are available at pittockmansion.org/events. Admission is…
Find out more »NAMI Creative Writing for Wellness
This group is for socialization and give you time to not think about all the issues of the world. Led by peers with their own lived experiences, they write along with you and share their thoughts. All ages and people are welcome. No need to be an individual or family member. This group is for socialization and to increase writing skills. The group free-writes at the beginning and then provides a writing prompt. Feel free to bring writings of your…
Find out more »Vancouver Community Christmas Tree
The annual Rotary Community Tree Lighting Ceremony is canceled this year due to COVID-19 safety mandates and staffing impacts. However, Esther Short Park will still be aglow from Nov. 26 to Jan. 1 with thousands of lights hung on the tree at Sixth and Columbia streets. A short video featuring Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle lighting the tree with a special appearance from Santa will be available to view at www.cityofvancouver.us/WinterEvents starting Nov. 26.
Find out more »Vancouver Holiday Night Market, Nov. 26, 27, Dec. 17 and 18
Celebrate everything authentically local with Night Market Vancouver this holiday season at The VIC. Discover emerging brands in our community and shop in support of over 60 local vendors. Enjoy live music, a DJ, dance lessons (zumba, salsa, bachata) and more. All ages are welcome. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Four Holiday Night Markets will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 26, 27, Dec. 17 and 18 at The VIC (Vancouver Innovation Center), 18110 S.E.…
Find out more »Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights at Portland International Raceway
The Sunshine Division's Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights show is the largest drive-through light show in the Northwest and the largest holiday light show west of the Mississippi. Opening day is Friday, Nov. 26, and it will be open through Jan. 1. All tickets must be pre-purchased online; no tickets are available at the venue. For ticketing information, visit the Ticket Sales page. Tickets range from $46 for cars to $150 for buses. Additional donations to the Sunshine Division can also…
Find out more »Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “Merry Happy Everything!”
Oregon Children’s Theatre presents "Merry Happy Everything!" an original, three-part performance featuring local artists sharing favorite holiday stories and memories, a holiday-themed improv performance from the teens of Impulse! and a musical cabaret. It's playing at the Brunish Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland, from Nov. 19 to Dec. 19, Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm, Sundays at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm Tickets are $28 for adults or $24 for children ages 12 and under.…
Find out more »“Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats” at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
MagicSpace Entertainment presents "Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats" at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall at 8 p.m. Nov. 26. Tickets, $39.50 to $125, are available at from Portland'5 Centers for the Arts by clicking here. VIP tickets for a Q&A session with Brown are also available. Brown is hitting the road with a new culinary variety show. Audiences can expect more comedy, more music, more highly unusual cooking demos, and more potentially dangerous science-y stuff. Prepare for an evening…
Find out more »Free Virtual Fitness Classes for Seniors
The Silver & Fit program is offering free fitness classes live every weekday at 10 a.m. View the videos either on Facebook: facebook.com/SilverandFit or YouTube: youtube.com/user/silverandfit Monday: Low Impact Cardio Tuesday: Easy Going Yoga Wednesday: Body Weight Exercises Thursday: Balance & Flexibility Friday: Friday Mixer (mash-up of the favorites of the week) View past videos on the links above.
Find out more »Overeaters Anonymous
St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road, Vancouver A 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7, enter thru Preschool door on east end of building. 360-213-8902
Find out more »HOPE Dementia Support Group
HOPE's mission is provide Support, Education and Advocacy to individual's caring for people with all types of dementia. Support groups are currently online via Zoom. To join a support group visit www.hopedementiasupport.org or call 360-513-5754.
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