Birdhouse Books, 1001 Main Street (basement level), Vancouver, is hosting "The Work Poetry Workshop" led by Clark County's former poet laureate, Christopher Luna. The workshop will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of every month. The workshop is suitable for all experience levels. Students will explore poetry through weekly prompts and […]
Clark Conservation District will host Poop Smart Clark Mud and Manure Management question-and-answer session from 9 a.m. to noon April 27 in La Center. Poop Smart Clark is an outreach program focused on reducing bacteria from poop in our local waterways. Learn more at poopsmartclark.org. The location is a project site; the address will be […]
Furry Friends is hosting a garage sale to raise funds for the cats and kittens in their care. The festivities will be held at the American Legion, located at 4607 N.E. St James Rd., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27. Donations for the event can be brought to the Legion from 10 a.m. […]
Covington Middle School, 11200 N.E. Rosewood Rd., Vancouver, will host its annual spring market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27. Enjoy food from Loca Dogz, Anahi's Tamales, Grant Foods- Cotton Candy, Grammy's Apples and Brothers Shaved Ice while visiting local artisan vendors. Proceeds benefit Covington Middle School.
St. George's Day Commemorative Spring Encampment in Chehalis is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28 at Veterans Memorial Museum, 100 Southwest Veterans Way, Chehalis. Learn more about life in the Revolutionary War era. Learn how a cannon is fired, watch infantry regiments drill and fire muskets, […]
The Home & Garden Idea Fair is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 27 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28 at the Clark County Event Center, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, featuring 200 exhibitors specializing in home and garden improvement, as well as several nurseries. The Energy Efficient Alternative Ways of Living area […]
Love in the City Christian Singles & Couples Conference is April 26-28 at Unity Family Church, 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver. The conference, the first of its kind in the area, features speakers offering insights on building relationships; workshops covering life skills; networking sessions; and social activities. The schedule is as follows: Mixer and open […]
The next member orientation meeting of the League of Women Voters is 10 to 11 a.m. April 27 at CDM Caregiving Services, 2300 N.E. Andresen Road. This meeting is for old, new and prospective members to learn more about the league's mission and activities. Learn more at lwvclarkcounty.org.
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 Greater Vancouver Chamber and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation host the National Civics Bee from 10 a.m. to noon April 27 at Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St. in the Brush Prairie area of Vancouver. Twenty middle school students will showcase their civics knowledge for cash prizes. Admission is free. Learn more […]
Volunteers are needed for an ivy pull from 10 a.m. to noon April 27 at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park, a 30-acre park in East Vancouver on Northeast Ninth Street. Volunteers should wear long sleeves and long pants and bring their own gloves and water. Tools will be provided. Attendees should park near the western park […]
The Fort Vancouver Lions Club is hosting a Free Shred and E-Recycle Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Anyone can bring personal or business documents to be shredded or electronics to be recycled. Acceptable devices include computers, tablets, laptops and […]
Join Riverview Bank and the Camas Lions Club to shred sensitive papers, bills, and medical records from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at Riverview Bank, 450 N.E. Third Ave., Camas. Bring documents in file or banker boxes or paper grocery bags. The limit is five boxes or bags per person. No businesses should […]
Clark County and community partners will host a resource fair for young adults with disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood. The event is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at Educational Service District 112, 2500 N.E. 65th Ave., Vancouver. Lunch is provided for free. Attendees should register at tinyurl.com/4mskjm8e. Vendors and community partners will […]
The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society offers its annual spring sale of rooted chrysanthemum cuttings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th Street, Vancouver. The sale will be located outside Greenhouse No. 5. The sale includes 13 flower forms of garden and exhibition varieties at $3 each. […]
The Cowlitz Coin Club of Longview-Kelso will host its 54th annual coin show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 at the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers Union Hall, 724 15th Ave., Longview. The public is welcome to buy, sell and trade coins, currency, tokens and medals from numerous Pacific Northwest dealers. […]
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 […]
Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26-28, invites art lovers to come inside 45 artist studios to experience art as work, craft, process and inspiration. Tour-takers will see art in many mediums -- from painting to ceramics, jewelry to textiles, woodworking to photography, glass to metalsmithing. This is a free, […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is hosting a spring open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 and 28 at 3505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. The event offers previews of the club's layout for its holiday open house in November and December. VIP tours start at 8:30 a.m. both days. Onsite parking […]
