Take a train to visit Santa with the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad’s Christmas Specials. The 1941 ALCO S2 diesel locomotive departs at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 30-31, Dec. 7-8, Dec. 14-15, Dec. 21-22 from the station in Yacolt. See views of the Lewis River then stop at Moulton Station for warm cider, cocoa […]
"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 […]
"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 rare organisms from around the world in stunning displays. His tributes to the beauty of the natural world broaden our knowledge about biodiversity and conservation. […]
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.
KilnFolk Clay Studio is offering a hand-building workshop where guests will create their own ceramic holiday luminaries, designed to allow candlelight to shine through the windows. No prior experience is necessary, Guests will build luminaries using rolled slabs, adding windows, cut-outs and other designs as desired. KilnFolk will bisque fire the luminaries and glaze it […]
Columbia Springs will offer another Repair Clark County event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at Washington Grange No. 82, 7701 N.E. Ward Road, Vancouver. Bring small broken household items. Experienced volunteers will fix them for free. Register at columbiasprings.org/repair_registration. For more details and to inquire about volunteering, email repairclarkcounty@gmail.com. For more information […]
The Ridgefield Winter Market is 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7 with vendors, food carts, a photo booth, raffles and Christmas shopping at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, 747 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. Get more details at facebook.com/p/Winter-Market-Ridgefield-100086788043405/.
The Stocking Stuffer Holiday Market at the Valiant Ballroom, 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, features a selection of products priced at $30 or under, perfect for a Christmas stocking. Shoppers will find an array of handcrafted goods, artisanal treats and unique products created by local makers. […]
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 and mends them with lacquer dusted with powdered gold. This exhibit will explore themes of healing through the artwork of kintsugi artist and master conservator Naoko […]
The new ice skating rink at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is open from Nov. 23 to Jan. 1. The synthetic rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The rink will be closed Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving day), Dec. 2, 4, 5, […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8 at the clubhouse, 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. Visitors can see an HO scale model of the Columbia Gorge and surrounding areas. VIP tours start at 8:30 a.m. Buy […]
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 […]
Friends and Foundation of the Camas Public Library will offer a Winter Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5-7 and from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 […]
The Camas Public Library hosts Family Storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month for children aged 2 to 5 featuring a 30-minute storytime followed by a craft. Adults must accompany children. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/FamilyStorytime.
Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, is hosting a make-your-own nutcracker workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7. Attendees will paint and decorate their own nutcracker. Students can choose from an assortment of styles and adornments to customize a 12-inch-tall nutcracker. The cost is $60 and includes all materials. Register at https://vampireunicorns.xyz/product/nutcracker-class/.
Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, will host winter festivities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7. Enjoy hayrides to see Santa Claus for a family photograph, chestnuts roasted on an open fire, s'mores, hot cocoa and gluten-, dairy- and cane sugar-free treats sold by Camas-based Morenita. Photo packages begin at $21, including […]
Northwest Personal Training is hosting a new winter training program held on Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m. The six week program will explore a new training technique each week. Cost is $180 for the full six weeks. All fitness levels are welcome to attend, whether a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this program will […]
Pomeroy Farm will host six Christmas Teas at noon on Dec. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18 and 21. The menu will feature assorted savories and sandwiches, various desserts, scones and […]
The drama department at Battle Ground High School presents "Clue: On Stage," a theatrical adaptation of the 1985 film based on the popular board game. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13, with a matinee at noon on Dec. 7 in The Lair at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "White Christmas" with showtimes at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 12, 13 and 20; 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14; and 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 15 and 21. The musical follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the […]