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.
Columbia Dance Center is hosting Scottish Country Dance classes every Friday through June 14 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway St., Vancouver. Beginners are welcome and no partner or special clothing are required. The cost is $8 at the door or free for the first class. For more information, contact […]
The Northwest's Largest Garage and Vintage Sale will be at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20. Shoppers will find over 600 indoor vendors selling vintage and antique goods and collectibles with an ATM on site. Early bird entry is at […]
Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam and Columbia Springs will host an Earth Day tree planting from 8 a.m. to noon April 20 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. No experience is necessary for this rain-or-shine event and all ages are welcome. Refreshments will be provided and volunteers will get a commemorative canvas tote bag. Volunteers should dress […]
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 Blossom Blast artisan market is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20 at Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver. Find handcrafted and one-of-a-kind items from 50 local vendors, just in time for Mother's Day. Admission is free.
Passages to Success hosts Coffee Chats for local businesspeople from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at Latte Da Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th […]
Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. The program is a 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7. Use Preschool entrance. For more information, call (360) 213-8902.
The Clack County Composter Recycler program is offering free, online and in-person instruction about “SMART” composting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 20 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Register at clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/current-offerings/860-composting-field-training-instruction-3.
American Association of University Women will host a meeting at Umpqua Bank Community Room, located at 101 East Sixth St., from 10 a.m. to noon April 20. Local author Maria Heckinger will talk about her book Beyond the Third Door. The book is the story of Maria’s birth in Greece, subsequent adoption by an American […]
This year's multiple sclerosis walk is 10 a.m. to noon April 20 at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Participants include those suffering from multiple sclerosis, their families, friends and caregivers. Register at events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?.
The third annual Vancouver Chocolate, Coffee and Tea Fair is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 at The Gathering Place, 2500 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. Guests can sample locally made chocolate, coffee and tea and meet the artisans who make them. Admission is free. Learn more at gatheringchurch.com/chocolate.
Cascades Presbyterian Church will host a Craft and Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 at Cascades Presbyterian Church, 9503 N.E. 86th St. Vancouver. Shoppers will find crafts, baked goods and plants. A portion of the proceeds support a youth mission trip to Honduras to work with impoverished children. Admission is free.
Dennis’ 7 Dees Vancouver Garden Center, 10006 Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, is hosting a Spring Makers Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20 featuring over 25 makers, artists and craftspeople from around the Pacific Northwest. Handmade, botanically focused ceramics, jewelry, and art will be set and sold among the beautiful blooming Spring flowers […]
Orion Fencing, 13504 N.E. 84th St., Suite 109, in the Orchards area of Vancouver, is hosting a free walk-in demonstration day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20. The community is invited to experience the thrill of fencing first-hand with expert coaches and competitive team members. Instructors will offer demonstrations and guide attendees through […]
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 Portland Japanese Garden's "Vision of Place" exhibit runs through June 10. The exhibit features photography from Portland’s sister city, Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture, in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the cities' sister city relationship. Admission is $21.95 for adults, $18.95 for seniors 65 and older, $17.95 for students with ID, $15.95 for youth ages […]
Autumn Leaf Books, a new bookstore at 334 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, is hosting a Book Swap from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20. Bring along a few of your favorite titles and exchange them with others for a new-to-you read. Learn more at autumnleafbookstore.com.
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 […]
