Art at the CAVE, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, presents "Shapes That Speak," featuring works by the Pacific Northwest Sculptors group. A select group of sculptors will offer an artists' talk from 1 to 2 p.m. April 20. Afterward, artists will walk around downtown Vancouver in "wearable sculpture" pieces, an hour-long procession to celebrate International […]
Fourth Plain Forward will celebrate Earth Day from 1 to 4 p.m. April 20 with the installation of “Mother Camas,” carved by Yakama Nation artist Toma Villa, at the intersection of St. Johns Boulevard and Q Street. Mother Camas depicts the narrative of Grandmother Camas, who transformed herself into camas bulbs to save her children […]
Community Art Studio of Skamania’s Earth Day Celebration is 1 to 4 p.m. April 20 inside the Skamania County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall at 710 Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson. Participants will create art using repurposed and recycled material. Artists and families of all ages are invited. No registration or fee is required. The event is sponsored […]
The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts an All Ages Chess Club on the third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. Attendees should bring their own chess sets, if they have them.
Calling all Teen Bakers! The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., offers "Bakeology," a teen baking program from 3 to 4 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month. All experience levels are welcome and it's free to participate. We'll go over what went well, where we can improve, and learn new things along the […]
Attend this free class from 3 to 4:45 p.m. April 20 to learn what to do about stinging wasps before calling a professional or appling pesticide. Entomologist Jennifer Snyder will teach attendees about physical and biological differences between common wasps. Emphasis will be placed non-chemical options and least-toxic chemicals for wasp control. Meet at Three […]
First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver, is offering a free showing of "The Story of Plastic," from 4 to 6 p.m. April 20. Watch the award-winning documentary with free popcorn, free lemonade and free parking. To learn more, visit vanfpc.church.
HOPE Dementia Support will host it's annual fundraiser, HOPE Grows Here at the Royal Oaks Country Club from 5 to 8 p.m. April 20. The event will include a dinner and both silent and live auctions as well as a paddle raise. The evening’s acoustic musical accompaniment will be provided by UpBeat Music Therapy and […]
Cascadia School will host a 30th Anniversary Gala from 5 to 10 p.m. April 20 at Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. The homecoming-themed event for Cascadia School families, staff, alums and community members will include food, dancing, games and a live auction. Tickets are $95 per person at theauctionevent.com/cs24.jsp. Learn more about the […]
VanCity Ballroom offers a beginners' lesson and social dancing at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 9212 N.E. Hwy 99. The 45 minute lesson begins at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles (ballroom, Latin, swing and nightclub) until 10 p.m. A different dance is covered each week. Visit vancityballroom.com for upcoming lessons. No experience […]
The Northwest Jewelry and Metal Arts Showcase is April 19-21 at the Oregon Convention Center during the annual Gathering of the Guilds with metals, glass, wood, beads, fiber and clay. Admission is free. Artists will exhibit their wares, do demonstrations and offer youth activities. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 19, 10 a.m. […]
The 2024 Ceramic Showcase is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 20 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21 in Hall D of the Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland. The showcase features ceramic artists, designers, and innovators from Oregon and Southwest […]
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 […]
Volunteers at The Covington House, 4201 Main St., Vancouver, will host an open house from noon to 3 p.m. April 21 featuring Cheri Baur's collection of handmade cloth dolls and […]
Bridge Island Arts and Vintage will host the Garnish Jewelry Swap from noon to 4 p.m. April 21, the inaugural upcycling event of the Bridge Island Community Closet Events series. Give used and unused jewelry new life by trading it for another piece you’ll absolutely love. Drop off old, new, used, unused or broken, jewelry […]
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity will host a ceremony marking the completion of two homes in Johnson Village from 2 to 3:30 p.m. April 21 with parking at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 16001 N.E. 34th St., Vancouver. The event features stories from the families who will be the new homeowners. Attendees will witness the moment when […]
On weekends from March 9 to April 28, students ages 14 and up can learn basic handbuilding skills to create a finished piece at Ilwaco Artworks, 109 First Ave. N., Ilwaco. No experience is necessary. Classes includes a demonstration, clay, glazing and firing. Shipping ($15) is available for visiting attendees. The cost is $30 to […]
Members of the Music Teachers Association of Clark County will perform a benefit concert at 3 p.m. April 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St., Vancouver. The program, […]
Washington State University’s fifth annual Health & Environmental Justice Convention, "Constructing Coalitions at the Intersections of Extraction, Militarism and Climate Collapse," is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 19 and 20 and 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 21. The convention features Zoom sessions as well as in-person sessions. The keynote speaker is Melanie K. […]
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 Washougal area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Washougal Citizen Center, located at 1681 C St., from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is an evidence-based […]
