The semifinals of the 44th Seattle International Comedy Competition are 7:30 to 10 p.m. Nov. 22 at Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview. The competition attracts hundreds of comedians from across North America. Only 32 are chosen. The top 10 comedians compete to advance for a chance to occupy one of the five slots in […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington needs volunteers for a planting in Washougal from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 23 at Washougal City Hall, 1701 C St., Washougal. Volunteers should wear long pants and closed-toed shoes and bring their own snacks and water. A Spanish translator will be available at this event. Learn more at […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington needs volunteers for planting events around Clark County from 9 to noon on Saturdays in October and November. Register at thewatershedalliance.org. The dates and locations are below. Oct. 26: Burnt Bridge Creek, Vancouver Nov. 2: Horn's Corner, Ridgefield Nov. 9: Camas Nov. 16: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Campus, Camas Nov. […]
Covington Middle School, 11200 N.E. Rosewood Road, Vancouver, will host a Fall Holiday Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 featuring holiday goods, crafts and handmade wares.
"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]
"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. […]
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.
Columbia Springs is hosting Super Plants Nature Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Attendees will enjoy a day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring "super plants." The event is designed for all ages. Admission is free. Drop-ins are welcome. No registration is necessary. Questions? Email […]
The Japanese Garden will host an exhibit exhibition, Kintsugi: The Restorative Art of Naoko Fukumaru, through Jan. 27. Kintsugi is a Japanese artform that takes broken items such as ceramics and mends them with lacquer dusted with powdered gold. This exhibit will explore themes of healing through the artwork of kintsugi artist and master conservator Naoko […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8 at the clubhouse, 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. Visitors can see an HO scale model of the Columbia Gorge and surrounding areas. VIP tours start at 8:30 a.m. Buy […]
The Portland Art Museum presents "Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64, on exhibit from Sept. 14 to Jan. 19 at 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Portland. Comprised of recently rediscovered photographs from Paul McCartney’s personal archive, more than 250 pictures document The Beatles’ meteoric rise from British sensation to international stardom. At a time […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts Broadway Junior presents young drama students in “Annie, Kids,” with showtimes at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 23 and 24. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning musical, "Annie Kids" follows little orphan Annie as she charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New […]
Northwest Personal Training is hosting a new winter training program held on Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m. The six week program will explore a new training technique each week. Cost is $180 for the full six weeks. All fitness levels are welcome to attend, whether a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this program will […]
Prairie High School presents "Mary Poppins." Shows are 7 p.m. Nov. 15, 16, 22 and 23, with a 1 p.m. show with sign language interpretation on Nov. 23. Tickets are $7 for students, $15 for adults and $12 for honored citizens. Follow jack-of-all trades Bert as he takes the audience around merry ol’ England, introducing […]
Single Seniors will meet for lunch at Golden City Chinese Restaurant, 6204 N.E. Highway 99, starting at 1 p.m. Nov. 23. For more information, contact 360-892-8944.
Love Street Playhouse presents "Live in 3, 2, 1," showing from Nov. 15 through Dec. 8 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. Travel back to yesteryear when Hollywood begins dabbling with the cutting-edge technology of television. A famous director and his trio of larger-than-life stars come to Radio Corporation of America headquarters in New York city […]
Journey Theater presents "Beauty and the Beast," playing from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The play follows Belle and the Beast, a prince trapped in a beastly form. Can the Beast learn to love before time runs out, breaking his curse? Showtimes are 7 p.m. […]
Brickhouse Bar and Grill, 109 W. 15th St., Vancouver, presents a performance by three groups of students from the School of Rock music school in East Vancouver: Best of the 90s, British Invasion and SoRad Adult Band. The cover charge for the show, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 23, is $15 for adults and free […]
Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary will host a Holiday Garland-Making Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver. Attendees will be guided through the steps to make a festive garland with natural materials. The cost is $30 per person. Register at themermadecompany.com/product/diy-holiday-garland/92?. Learn more at dandelionteahouse.com.
Journey Theater presents "Beauty and the Beast," playing from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The play follows Belle and the Beast, a prince trapped in a beastly form. Can the Beast learn to love before time runs out, breaking his curse? Showtimes are 7 p.m. […]
