Liberty Middle School presents “The Music Man, Jr.,” at the Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. This family-friendly musical comedy about Harold Hill, a charismatic con artist posing as a boys' band leader, who schemes to swindle the town of River City, Iowa. His plans change when he falls for the town librarian, […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "Alice By Heart" with performances May 9-25 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Set in war-torn World War II London, the play reimagines Lewis Carroll’s tale. As bombs fall and a city crumbles, Alice and her ailing friend Alfred escape to the world of her favorite book, "Alice’s Adventures in […]
Journey Theater presents "Peter/Wendy," based on J.M. Barrie’s original "Peter and Wendy and The Little White Bird," rather than the Disney version of Peter Pan, with performances from May 9-17 at Manor Evangelical Church, 17913 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground. The story follows Wendy Darling as Peter takes her to the magical world of Neverland, […]
Experience the roaring 20s with "Prohibition" at Cloverlane Mercantile and Event Center, 16391 N.E. 182nd Ave. in Hockinson, at 7 p.m. May 16. DJ Patrick will set the stage spinning with Jazz Age beats with a modern twist. Guests will enjoy era cocktails and a themed menu as well as a costume and dance contest. […]
Columbia Dance Center will host Scottish Dance Classes from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays from Jan. 10 to March 28. New dancers are welcome. No partner or experience is needed. Soft-soled shoes are recommended. The first class is free. Additional classes are $8 at the door. Learn more at rscds-swws.org.
Love Street Playhouse presents "Moon Over Buffalo," April 25 to May 18, centering on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s stuck playing "Private Lives" and "Cyrano De Bergerac" at a community theater in Buffalo, New York. They learn that filmmaker Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee and may […]
Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Silent Sky," based on the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, whose pioneering work in astronomy went largely unrecognized during her lifetime. […]
Columbia Springs' annual Kids Fishing Fest from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 features fishing for kids ages 5-14 with expert fishing mentors; a free fishing pole for each registered fishers, as well as up to two fish to take home; science and nature activities; and a barbecue lunch for all attendees (vegetarian options […]
WSU Extension Small Acreage Program will host the 18th annual Small Acreage Expo from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17 at the 78th St. Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. The expo features workshops on wildfire preparedness, mud and manure management, grazing field demonstration, septic system maintenance and financial, protecting soil and water, no-till drill […]
The Water Resources Education Center will host a volunteer clean-up from 9 to 11 a.m. May 17. Volunteers will weed, trim and remove invasive blackberries. Tools and gloves will be provided. Register at cityofvancouver.us/events/water-center-garden-cleanup-13/. For more details, email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or call 360-487-7111.
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a Litter Cleanup at Frenchman's Bar from 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 17. Volunteers should meet at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, 9612 N.W. Lower River Rd., Vancouver. Volunteers should dress for the weather with long pants and sturdy shoes and bring their own snacks and water. Register […]
Learn basic first aid for medical emergencies from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17 at the Clark College O'Connell Sports Complex. Adult, child and infant CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training methods are covered. Discuss illness, injury and many environmental and emotional considerations. Learn proper technique for choking emergencies. Upon completion, students will receive a […]
The Community Garden Club of Camas-Washougal will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at Zion Lutheran Church, 824 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. The sale includes wide variety of plants personally grown by the garden club's 100 members. The plants are nurtured in sterilized potting soil. Find perennials, annuals, […]
Thrive2Survive's Health and Wellness Clinic offers essential services for community wellbeing. The clinic is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at Living Hope Church, 2711 N.E. Andresen Road, Vancouver. The event includes a free hot meal and will feature over 50 partner organizations providing free services, including clothing, hygienic supplies, housing and mental health assessments. For […]
The Vancouver Farmer's Market summer season runs through Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays on Eighth Street and Esther Street near Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. Visit vancouverfarmersmarket.com for a list of vendors and special events.
The Salmon Creek Lions Club is hosting a yard sale fundraiser to support local programs for youth, the environment, sight and hearing disabilities and food banks from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16 and 17 at 11510 N.W. Ninth Ave., Vancouver. Donations to the sale are welcome. Learn more at salmoncreeklions.org.
The Camas Public Library will offer its May "New Here!" program from 9:30-10:30 a.m. May 17. Adults new to the Camas community are invited to enjoy a morning treat, meet other newcomers and discover all that the library has to offer. Register at camaspl.org/NEWHERE or call 360-834-4692.
Join volunteers to work at the The Heritage Farm compost demo site, located at 1919 N.E. 78th St., starting at 10 a.m. April 19. Composting Field Instruction includes: -Types of composting systems -How to build a hot compost pile -How to turn a compost pile -How to use compost -How to make a lasagna garden […]
Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, will offer Berry Bowls workshops from 3-4:30 p.m. May 4; 5:30-7 p.m. May 14; and 10-11:30 a.m. May 17. Learn the basics of hand-building a mini colander from clay. This event is beginner- and family-friendly. Kilfolk staff will fire and glaze your piece with the color of […]
The League of Women Voters of Clark County's annual meeting is 10 a.m. to noon May 17 at CDM Caregiving Services, 2300 N.E. Andresen Rd., Vancouver. Learn more at lwvclarkcounty.org.