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 […]
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Connection Support Group online via Zoom from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Thursday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.
All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in this virtual public meeting for the Community Advisory Group held from 4 to 6 p.m. May 9. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The Community […]
The Ripple Space Event Center in Vancouver is hosting "Discover Lake Chelan Wines" from 6 to 8 p.m. May 9 at 265 W. Third St., Suite 400. Meet winemakers from the Lake Chelan as they pour a selection of award-winning varietals. Sip wine, nibble hors d'oeuvres, enjoy live music and chat with vineyard owners and […]
Kit Garoutte and Ted Swenson will play vocal and instrumental guitar and bass music from 6-8 p.m. May 9 at Sportsman's Public House, 121 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Hear original songs and covers from many genres, including R&B, jazz, blues, classic folk and rock.
Confluence Winery will host a Sip and Paint Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 9 at 19111 N.W. 67th Ave., Ridgefield. Artist Elida Field will guide attendees through the step-by-step process of painting a bird's nest. Participants will go home with a finished 12”x12” painting. The cost is $85 per person and includes a […]
The Clark County Quilters will host its May guild meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. May 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St., Vancouver. Social hour at begins at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Becky Goldsmith of Piece O' Cake Designs. Based on her book […]
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.
Heritage High School Thespians bring the 1968 George A. Romero classic, "Night of the Living Dead," to the stage. Performances are at 7 p.m. May 9, 10, 17 and 18. Tickets are $12 for general admission; $8 for students, seniors and military. The comedic play isn't suitable for guests under 13. Tickets go on sale […]
The next Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic Night features Lightship Press author Ken Yoshikawa at 7 p.m. May 9 at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. There's a suggestion donation of $5 to attend. Donations can be made in person or through Christopher Luna’s PayPal account (christopherjluna@gmail.com). Include a memo stating that […]
Battle Ground High School’s drama program presents William Shakespeare’s comedy, "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." Shows will be in The Lair at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Tickets are $7 per person or $5 with an ASB card, purchasable at the door or in advance online. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on […]
The Hockinson High School Theatre Company presents the musical, "Mean Girls: High School Version" at Hockinson High School Auditorium, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. May 4. Tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for students and seniors. Cady Heron may […]
Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Steel Magnolias," playing May 3-19. This play follows the lives of six extraordinary women, showcasing their friendships, laughter and the strength they draw from one another. Performances are 7:30 p.m. May 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 with 2 p.m. matinees May 5, 12 and […]
The Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, will host Comedy On Tap stand-up comedy night from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 9 featuring comedy club veteran Susan Rice, voted Willamette Weekly's "Portland's Funniest Person" in 2015. The show also features Jason Traeger and Chase Brockett. Admission is $15. Learn more and get tickets at kigginstheatre.com/movie/comedy-on-tap---may-2024.
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]
