• Author & Keynote Speaker Dr. Bettina L. Love

    Author Bettina L. Love: “We Gon’ Be Alright, But That Ain’t Alright: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom”

    Clark College Gaiser Student Center 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

    As part of Clark College’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, Bettina L. Love, author of the bestselling “Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal” will offer a keynote speech, “We Gon’ Be Alright, But That Ain’t Alright: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom,” from 11 a.m. […]

    free

    Single Seniors at Makoto Japanese Buffet

    Makoto Japanese Buffet 1119 SE 163rd Pl, Vancouver, WA

    Single Seniors will meet for lunch at Makoto Japanese Buffet, located at 1119 S.E. 163rd Pl., starting at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

    Volunteer Tree Planting in Minnehaha

    Volunteer Tree Planting in Minnehaha

    Various locations WA, United States

    Clark County Public Works will increase the tree canopy in the Minnehaha neighborhood by collaboration with Clark Conservation District, several Public Works divisions, local partners and state agencies. Six hundred and fifty trees will be planted in county road rights-of-way, parks property and in rights-of-way in front of homes. At least 250 Minnehaha residents will […]

    free

    Weather Ready Homes

    Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

    From 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 23, the Camas Public Library is hosting a "Weather Ready Homes" workshop for kids in first through fifth grades with an adult. Using everyday materials, kids will unleash their creativity to construct a house that can withstand the elements. Once houses are complete, they'll be put it to the […]

    free
    Silent Book Club

    Silent Book Club

    Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

    The Camas Public Library's Silent Book Club is for people who like to read quietly. The club has no assigned reading -- it's just an hour of silent reading followed by optional socializing. Attendees can bring their own books or borrow a library book. Light beverages and snacks will be provided or guests can bring […]

    free

    Clark Conservation District Native Plant Sale

    Online WA, United States

    The Clark Conservation District Native Plant Sale is now through Jan. 24, featuring online orders of affordable native plants with in-person pick-up from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education at 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Learn more at clarkcd.org/native-plant-sale. See the complete catalog of […]

    Enhance Fitness Classes

    Enhance Fitness Classes

    Bethel Lutheran Church 12919 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie, WA, United States

    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 […]

    Navigating the Unknown: A Dementia Care Partner Workshop

    Vancouver Water Resource Center Community Room 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, Washington

    HOPE Dementia Support presents Navigating the Unknown: A Dementia Care Partner Workshop at 10 a.m. Jan. 24 at the City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center. This workshop is designed for dementia care partners navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. Attendees will connect with other care partners, learn tips and […]

    free
    NAMI Art Group

    NAMI Art Group

    NAMI Southwest Washington 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host an Art Group at the NAMI office, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver, from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday. For more information, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

    free
    HOPE Dementia Support Group – Kelso

    HOPE Dementia Support Group – Kelso

    Kelso Senior Center 106 N.W. 8th Ave.., Kelso, WA, United States

    HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Starting Oct. 11, this support group is held at Kelso Senior Center, located at 106 8th Ave N.W. in Kelso, and on zoom on Fridays from 1pm -3pm.

    Free
    River Twain at the AC Lounge on Fridays

    River Twain at the AC Lounge on Fridays

    AC Hotel by Mariott Vancouver Waterfront 333 W. Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

    Enjoy food, drinks, river views and live music from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday at the AC Lounge, located in the AC Hotel by Marriott at 333 W. Columbia Way on the Vancouver waterfront. The duo River Twain plays "Dustbowl Soul," American roots and folk music with a 1960s twist.

    Evergreen and Cascade Theatre Presents “The Short and the Funny: A Night of One-Acts”

    Evergreen High School Auditorium 14300 N.E. 18th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    Performers from Cascade Middle School and Evergreen High School will offer "The Short and the Funny: A Night of One-Acts," an evening of student-directed one-act plays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 24 and 25 at Evergreen High School, 14300 N.E. 18th St., Vancouver. Students have produced short works for an hour of song, dance, […]

    $5
    Scottish Country Dance

    Scottish Country Dance Classes

    Columbia Dance 1700 Broadway Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

    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.

    $8

    Volunteers needed for tree-planting in Vancouver

    Immanuel Lutheran Church 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Volunteers are needed to plant dozens of six- to ten-foot trees from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 25. Volunteers should meet at 8:45 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 8310 MacArthur Blvd. Vancouver, to sign in and be assigned a planting crew. Friends of Trees will provide gloves, tools, snacks and hot drinks. Volunteers should […]

    free
    Volunteer Tree Planting in Minnehaha

    Volunteer Tree Planting in Minnehaha

    Various locations WA, United States

    Clark County Public Works will increase the tree canopy in the Minnehaha neighborhood by collaboration with Clark Conservation District, several Public Works divisions, local partners and state agencies. Six hundred and fifty trees will be planted in county road rights-of-way, parks property and in rights-of-way in front of homes. At least 250 Minnehaha residents will […]

    free
    “Exquisite Creatures Revealed” at OMSI

    “Exquisite Creatures Revealed” at OMSI

    Oregon Museum of Science & Industry 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland, OR, United States

    "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. […]

    $15 – $20

    Tealight Spell Candles Workshop

    Vampire Unicorns 3510 NE 3rd Ave., Camas, WA, United States

    Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, is hosting a Tealight Spell Candles workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 25. Attendees will create tealight candles infused with herbs and essential oils. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz/product/tealight-spell-candles-class/. The cost is $45 and includes materials. Learn more at vampireunicorns.xyz.

    $45