The Camas Public Library is hosting a Scary Story Contest for kids in third through 12th grades. Stories must be 500 words or less and be inspired by one of these prompts: 1) You are walking alone in a graveyard at midnight. 2) You make the mistake of stealing from the town witches. Stories must […]
The annual Lacamas Lake Clean-Up is 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 30. Meet at Heritage Park, 303 N.W. Lake Rd., Camas. Volunteers will clean up litter and pull ivy around Lacamas Lake. (Ivy removal can by physically demanding and requires bending and pulling.) Wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Bring snacks and water. […]
Realtor Amy Graeff is hosting a fundraising sale at 1115 S. 44th Ave., Ridgefield, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 30 to raise money for Lahaina residents. All proceeds will benefit the Maui Strong Fund, which provides financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by […]
Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, will host "Bird Language for Beginners" from 9:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 30. Students will learn how to decipher the language of birds and understand the story they're broadcasting from the treetops. This class, which is designed for adults and kids ages 10 and older, will […]
Southwest Washington Model Railroaders will celebrate its 51st year at Battle Ground High School, 300 West Main St. in Battle Ground, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 30. The […]
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry presents the U.S. premiere of Orcas: Our Shared Future, an exhibit that offers a deep dive into the stories and science that surround the orca, spirit of the Pacific Northwest’s wild coast and apex predator of all oceans. OMSI is the first museum in the United States to […]
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 Vancouver Farmers Market is every Saturday and Sunday from March 18 to Oct. 29 in downtown Vancouver near Esther Short Park at the corner of Eighth and Esther Streets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Learn more at vancouverfarmersmarket.com.
Pomeroy Farm's Pumpkin Lane is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October. The opening weekend is Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 and the last day is Oct. 29. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for kids ages 3 to 11 and free for ages 2 and under. Take a hayride […]
Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, is hosting a Harvest Gathering from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 30. The pumpkin patch will be open for picking pumpkins and guests can enjoy hay rides, cider press demonstrations, pumpkin launching, family-friendly axe-throwing and local vendors. The farm store will be open, selling apples, dried […]
Two Rivers Heritage Museum, 1 Durgan Street, Washougal, is open every Saturday through October from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission costs are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for students. Admission is free for children under five. and all Camas-Washougal Historical Society members. The museum is operated by Camas Washougal Historical Society […]
Richland Hub, a coffee house specializing in coffee, tea, cacao and cashews from African farms at 2420 Main St., Vancouver, will host a Rhythms of Summer Farewell Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 30. The event includes lives music, a kids' drumming session, face painting, African coffee and small bites.
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43907 N.E. Grist Mill Road, Woodland, is open most weekends. The historic water-powered grist mill offers free events on the last Saturday of every month through October. June 24 is Strawberry Shortcake Day from 1 to 4 p.m., July 29 is Blueberry Pancake Day from noon to 4 p.m., Aug. […]
ilani Casino Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 30 at ilani's rooftop event space. Early bird tickets are $25 per person. Designated driver tickets are $10. Biergarten sessions are noon to 3 p.m. or 3 to 6 p.m. Sip hundreds of German, international and […]
Second Mile Marketplace and Food Hub, located at 11819 N.E. Highway 99 Suite C, will host a tomato canning and salsa workshop from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Tomatoes are great to eat fresh when they’re in season, and they are terrific for summer canning! Preserving tomatoes is easy, but also can be unsafe […]
Single Seniors will eat out together at China Cook restaurant, 2200 St. Johns Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. Sept. 30. For more information, contact 360-892-8944.
The Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE) is celebrating its 30th anniversary from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 30. Tour the campus, hear from founding staff members and former students and view current student projects. Everyone is welcome.
Local charity Maggie’s Angels will host its seventh annual "Brew 4 Wishes" fundraiser at Grains of Wrath, 230 N.E. Fifth Ave., Camas, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 30. The event features raffle prizes, a silent auction, a wine and balloon pull and craft brews. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Oregon. Follow @maggiespinkangels on Facebook or @maggies.angels […]
Shangri-La Farm will host its annual end-of-summer "Hootenanny" from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30. This year, the event will be a fundraiser to benefit the Maui Strong Fund. This fund provides financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the Maui wildfires. Hootenanny attendees will […]
The Oregon Zoo will host a Fall Beer and Cider Festival from 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 29 and 30 featuring 40 Northwest breweries and cideries, live music and zookeeper chats. Purchase dinner from onsite food carts stationed throughout the zoo. Tickets are $55 per person. Learn more at oregonzoo.org.
