Hockinson High School Theatre Company presents "The Giver," Nov. 1-9 at Hockinson High School, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. The play explores a seemingly perfect, controlled future society where pain and strife are eliminated by erasing all personal memories of the past. When young Jonas is chosen to inherit the position of Receiver of […]
Ridgefield High School Theatre will present "Arsenic and Old Lace," playing Nov. 1-9 in the Ridgefield Performing Arts Center, 2630 S. Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield. This dark comedy by Joseph Kesselring explores a twisted tale of family secrets. The play follows Mortimer Brewster as he navigates a weekend visit to his aunts, the epitome of kindness […]
The next Columbia Mothers of Twins Club meeting is 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 8 at St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. The meeting will include the […]
Heritage High School presents "Peter and the Starcatcher," a prequel to "Peter Pan" that explores the origins of Peter and his journey to Neverland. The play follows young Peter, who teams up with Molly and a motley crew of pirates and misfits as they attempt to protect a mysterious trunk filled with precious "starstuff." Performances […]
Evergreen High School will offer performances of "Treasure Island," inspired by Robert Lewis Stevenson's classic novel. The play follows Jim Hawkin's, who's life is changed by the arrival of a pirate carrying a stolen treasure map. On an epic journey across the waters to Skeleton Island, Jim faces challenges and betrayal as he and his […]
The local Scottish Country Dance group is welcoming new dancers. The first class is free. Additional classes are $8 per class. Class meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays at the Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway, Vancouver. No partner or special clothing is needed. Soft-soled shoes are recommended. For more details, visit www.rscds-swws.org or contact […]
Columbia Theatre presents the Lonesome Ace Stringband from 7:30 to 9:30 Nov. 8 at 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview. Purchase tickets ($35-$40) at columbiatheatre.com.
Friends of Trees is offering crew leader training from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9. The training will enable crew leaders to help public volunteers plant trees. Crew leaders will leave four Saturday morning events from November through April at various sites across Vancouver. The training includes a free lunch and free t-shirt. Register […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a volunteer tree planting from 9 am. to noon Nov. 9 near Northeast Everett Street and Northeast 39th Avenue in Camas. Volunteers […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington needs volunteers for planting events around Clark County from 9 to noon on Saturdays in October and November. Register at thewatershedalliance.org. The dates and locations are below. Oct. 26: Burnt Bridge Creek, Vancouver Nov. 2: Horn's Corner, Ridgefield Nov. 9: Camas Nov. 16: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Campus, Camas Nov. […]
The Oregon Zoo is offering discounts Nov. 4 to 11. Admission is $12.
"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 […]
"Exquisite Creatures Revealed" is a new exhibit from Oregon-based artist and naturalist Christopher Marley at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) through Feb. 17. Marley’s intricate artworks feature […]
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 next League of Women Voters membership meeting is 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 9 in the CDM Caregiving Services building at 2300 N.E. Andresen Rd., Vancouver. Learn more at […]
Second Saturday Divorce Workshops offers online workshops from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month designed for anyone navigating the complexities of divorce. Professionals will […]
The Portland Japanese Garden's "Vision of Place" exhibit runs through June 10. The exhibit features photography from Portland’s sister city, Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture, in celebration of the 65th anniversary of […]
The Japanese Garden will host an exhibit exhibition, Kintsugi: The Restorative Art of Naoko Fukumaru, through Jan. 27. Kintsugi is a Japanese artform that takes broken items such as ceramics […]
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 […]
Get started on holiday shopping with arts, crafts and books by local authors at the Barberton Grange Hall Holiday Artisan Market, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9 at 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver.
