The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra presents its Holiday Spectacular from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Jazz Society of Oregon Hall of Fame inductee Marilyn T. Keller will join the orchestra for the celebration, bringing 40 years of gospel, jazz, and blues experience to the stage. Popular […]
After a three-year hiatus, Imago Theatre’s internationally-acclaimed mega hit ZooZoo is back. This December, the introverted frogs, finicky penguins and acrobatic larvae are coming out of hibernation to delight audiences ages 4 and up at 17 S.E. 8th Ave., Portland. This sophisticated sequel to Imago’s witty and whimsical family show "Frogz" will tickle minds and […]
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's Chamber Music Series will continue at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 with "Friends of Schumann," with the orchestra's artist-in-residence Orli Shaham. This concert, at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver, will feature piano virtuoso Shaham alongside Stephen Shepherd, Dieter Ratzlaf, Angelika Furtwangler and Igor Shakhman performing the works of Clara Schumann […]
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 0658 meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 300 S.W. 7th Ave., Battle Ground. For more information, contact Donna at 562-355-0950.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.
Single Seniors will host a game day starting at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15. Attendees are asked to bring their own brown bag lunch. For more information call 360-892-8944.
The Camas Public Library presents Stranger Than Fiction, a new nonfiction book club for adults. The club meets on the third Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The group will be reading a wide variety of nonfiction books to help attendees learn about the world around them. To get a book you […]
The Clark County Civil Service Commission meets regularly on the third Thursday of every month to approve backgrounds, eligibility lists and discuss issues that come before the commission. Meetings are hybrid; in person at 1300 Franklin St. in Vancouver on the 5th floor Room 511 OR via Microsoft Teams.
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "Trusts 101! How to Protect Who You Love and What You Have as You Age" starting at […]
Kids and adults agree: it wouldn't be the holidays without a visit to ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Bring friends and family to enjoy a an nighttime walk through a dazzling display of 1.5 million lights, ZooLights runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 to Jan. 5, except Christmas Day, […]
The Grotto, 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, will offer its annual Christmas Festival of Lights from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30, except Christmas day. Hours are 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25 to Dec. 16 and from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17-30. Online advance tickets are $14 for ages 12 and up and […]
The City of Vancouver Affordable Housing Fund is a levy that creates affordable homes for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and working families. Approved by voters in 2016, the Vancouver Affordable Housing Fund is up for renewal in 2023. The Council for the Homeless will host a webinar discussing how much the levy has accomplished […]
Artist Sola Cejas has transformed her home at 1004 W Street, Vancouver, into a full-house immersive art experience. Last year, hundreds of local visitors came to see this one-of-a-kind experience. It was so successful that Cejas has decided to make this experience an annual event. This year, Cejas presents Haus After Dark. Guests are invited […]
Peacock Lane in Portland will be open daily from 6 to 11 p.m. Dec. 15-31, including Christmas day. Pedestrian-only nights will be Dec 15, 16 and 17. For those three nights, the lane will be closed off to vehicle traffic. Barricades will be up to prevent cars from coming down the Lane. From Dec 18-31, […]
The Christmas Ships are getting ready to set sail for their 68th year as delighting spectators with colorful, light-bedecked flotillas during the parade's 2022 holiday season. The Christmas Ship Parade will open Dec. 2 on the Columbia River in the area of North Portland Harbor. The parade will run for 15 nights through Dec. 21. […]
After a three-year hiatus, Imago Theatre’s internationally-acclaimed mega hit ZooZoo is back. This December, the introverted frogs, finicky penguins and acrobatic larvae are coming out of hibernation to delight audiences ages 4 and up at 17 S.E. 8th Ave., Portland. This sophisticated sequel to Imago’s witty and whimsical family show "Frogz" will tickle minds and […]
Spend "Christmas with C.S. Lewis," at the Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18. Tickets are $64, available at portland5.com/winningstad-theatre/events/christmas-cs-lewis. The performance consists of two 40 minute acts with a 15 minute intermission. In the early years of his life […]
Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Christmas Belles" from Dec. 2-18. A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 […]
The final tour of the O’Jays, “Last Stop on the Love Train,” pulls into ilani Casino Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, at 8 p.m. Dec. 15 inside the Cowlitz Ballroom. Fans can sing along to the band’s iconic hits, such as “Put Your Hands Together,” “For The Love of Money,” “I Love Music” and their […]
