The Camas Public Library offers a Virtual Speaker Series featuring talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. May’s speakers are Douglas Brunt at 12 p.m. May 1, Nina Simon at 4 p.m. May 8 and Rebecca F. Kuang at 4 p.m. May 21. Learn more at libraryc.org.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Men's Support Group online via Zoom from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.
100 Women Who Care Clark County will host a "Gather and Grant" event on May 8 at Salud Wine Bar, 224 N.E. Third Ave., Camas. Check-in and social hour begins at 5 p.m. and the main event starts at 6 p.m. The group is a giving circle that meets four times a year and has […]
Clark County Food System Council's next "Eat, Drink and Be Local" event is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 8 at Heathen Brewing Feral Public House, 1109 Washington St., Vancouver. The theme is "Thyme for a Spring Fling: Planting Herbs." Farmers will offer a narrative about their process for growing herbs. Attendees will enjoy recipes straight […]
Joe Morgan of Chef Joe Cooks is offering a "Distinguished Dinner" demonstration-style cooking class at 6 p.m. May 8 at Chuck's Fresh Market in Salmon Creek, 2302 N.E. 117th St., Vancouver. Morgan will demonstrate how to cook prosciutto, brie and grape crostini, crab bisque, filet mignon and shrimp scampi pasta, roasted asparagus and fingerling potatoes […]
Clark County Public Works is hosting an open house for residents to learn more about planned improvements to N.E. 179th St. between N.E. 15th and 26th avenues. The open house, from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 8, will allow residents to learn more about the project and submit comments to project staff. At the […]
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "Trusts 101" starting at 6 p.m. May 8. This event will be presented virtually by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates and details call, 360-696-2069. All virtual registrants will receive login […]
The Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 4, holds their monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of every month, except July and August, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the 40 et 8, 2809 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. Learn more at www.facebook.com/disabledveterans4.
The Clack County Composter Recycler program is offering a free Green Cleaning workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 8 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Students will learn how to make three versatile household green cleaners. Participants are eligible for a free green […]
White Oak Books, 1700 Main St., Suite D, Vancouver, hosts book clubs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Wednesdays and Thursdays of each month. For more details or to join, email Peter Glavin at peter@whiteoakbooks.net. Learn more about the independent and locally owned White Oak Books at whiteoakbooks.net.
The next Science on Tap at the Kiggins Theatre is "My Life Is Mostly a Disaster: Perspectives of a Multihazard First Responder," at 7 p.m. May 8 at 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Tickets are $15 to $45 at kigginstheatre.com/movie/science-on-tap-my-life-is-mostly-a-disaster. The speaker is Steven Sobieszczyk, is a scientist and spokesperson with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). […]
Columbia Willamette Enological Society's next monthly education program is 7 to 9 p.m. May 8 at Red Cross Community Building at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 605 E. Barnes St., Vancouver, features Bravuro Cellars from Newburg, Ore. Hear from the winemaker about their wine philosophy and history and taste seven premium wines paired with four […]
Clark College's Archer Gallery, located in the Penguin Union Building, will feature the work of Artist in Residence David Eckard from May 1-31. Viewing hours are Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. An Artist Talk with Eckard will be offered at 10 a.m. May 9 and Eckard will lead a workshop from […]
Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from April 20 to May 12 at 115 S. Pekin Rd., Woodland. The gardens are a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. The grounds, a national historic site, contain an 1800s house with […]
The English department at Clark College hosts its annual Creative Writing Festival from May 6-11. The event, which is free and open to the public, features activities geared for writers at all levels. The festival allows writers to immerse themselves in workshops and readings by renowned authors. It will culminate with the Clark Spring Creative […]
The Camas Public Library is offering a used book sale from May 9-12 at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9-11 and noon to 4 p.m. May 12. On May 12 only, attendees will be able to fill a shopping bag with as many books as they can […]
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.
Columbia Play Project will host a Spring Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 9 in Gaiser Hall at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, featuring Jana Mohr Lone, professor of philosophy at University of Washington and author of "The Philosophical Child" and "Seen but Not Heard." Tickets are $75 per person.
Single Seniors will meet for a game day playing bunco at Firstenburg Community Center, located at 700 N.E. 136th Ave., from 1 to 3:30. Attendees must pay $2 at the front desk before going down to the end of the hallway to the meeting room to play. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Prairie High School is hosting a plant sale from 3 to 6 p.m. May 8-10 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11 at the Prairie High School greenhouse in the southwest corner of the campus at 11311 N.E. 119th St., Brush Prairie. Signs will be out to direct traffic. Payment is accepted in cash […]
