Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free workshops about composting and sustainable living strategies. The next workshop is "Curbside and Beyond: Recycling Done Right," from 6-7 p.m. May 14 at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver. Understand why only certain items can go into blue recycle carts and […]
The Clark County Master Composter Recycler program will offer a "Curbside Recycling Done Right and Beyond Curbside Recycling" workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 14 at Cascade Park Community Library. Participants will learn to be expert recyclers, including why only certain items can go into the blue recycle cart and glass bin. Attendees will […]
The next Washougal Song Circle is 6-8 p.m. May 14 at Ashwood Taps & Trucks, 1535 E St., Washogual. Hear a line-up of original songs by local singers, including Jay Ringer, Jet Black Pearl and Tevis Hodge, Jr. The evening is hosted by Raven Fables. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Food and […]
CouveSwing hosts a night of swing dancing featuring the Lindy Hop and East Coast Swing every Wednesday night (except Dec. 24 or Dec. 31) at The Valiant Ballroom, 109 W. Ninth St. Classes are $10 for drop-ins or $30 for the whole month. Beginner/refresher lessons are from 6-7 p.m. and social dancing is 7-9 p.m. […]
The Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 4, holds their monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of every month, except July and August, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the 40 et 8, 2809 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. Learn more at www.facebook.com/disabledveterans4.
HOPE Dementia Support Group - Woodland is a weekly support group for caregivers of individuals living with dementia. Meetings are 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays at the Woodland East Mobile Home Park Clubhouse at 369 Gun Club Road, Woodland.
Community Development’s Learning Lab covers a new topic every month from building permits and land use review to animal control and code enforcement. The lab meets from 11 a.m. to noon on the third Thursday of every month in the Public Service Center, sixth floor training room 679, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Presentations given by […]
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Vancouver 954 meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St., Vancouver. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.
The Military Officer Association of America will host a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. May 15 at Cascadia Tech Academy culinary center, 12200 N.E. 28th St., Vancouver. The program features Jodi Blackwood, emergency management coordinator for Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency. She'll share how to prepare for both natural and human-caused disasters. The cost to attend […]
Single Seniors will meet at Golden Corral buffet, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. starting at 2:30 p.m. May 15. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
The Civil Service Commission meeting is 3 to 5 p.m. every third Thursday. Commissioners typically certify backgrounds, eligibility lists and meeting minutes. The commission also addresses any other business brought forward for their consideration. Check agenda for details and link to Microsoft Teams at clark.wa.gov/human-resources/civil-service-commission.
NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults living with mental illness. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need. Meetings are held virtually weekly on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Register at us02web.zoom.us.
Educational Opportunities for Children & Families will host "Color Their Worlds” Gala and Auction from 5 to 8 p.m. May 15 in the Cowlitz Ballroom at ilani Casino Resort. This annual fundraiser supports local children and families in meeting their childcare, preschool and basic family support needs. The event features food and beverages, entertainment, silent […]
Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will host an Infused Vinegars workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 15. Attendees will learn the art of making herb-infused vinegars to enhance cooking, boost health and elevate wellness rituals. Discover how to combine herbs and botanicals with vinegar to create delicious and potent elixirs. Students will […]
HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Weekly meetings are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at The Hampton Salmon Creek, 14715 N.E. 20th Ave., Vancouver. A Zoom option is available.
The Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St, Vancouver, will host "Laugh to End Alzheimer’s: A Night for Women to Breathe, Laugh and Give Back," benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington, at 6 p.m. May 15. Doors open at 5 p.m. This event features women comedians celebrating womanhood, because two-thirds of those diagnosed with […]
State architectural historian and Vancouver native Michael Houser will give a presentation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 15 on the architectural history of Vancouver and surrounding communities in a statewide context. Learn about architectural styles and residential designs from the 1870s to the 1970s, with a particular emphasis on Officers Row. The Historic Trust […]
Love Street Playhouse presents "Moon Over Buffalo," April 25 to May 18, centering on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s stuck playing "Private Lives" and "Cyrano De […]
Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Silent Sky," based on the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, whose pioneering work in astronomy went largely unrecognized during her lifetime. […]
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 […]