Celebrate World Wetlands Day from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 3 with a stroll around Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center, the wetlands and the Columbia River. The 50 acres of wetlands adjacent to the Water Center provide critical habitat for numerous birds, and barren winter trees provide excellent viewing conditions. Expect to walk 1.5 miles […]
The Vancouver Farmers Market is open year-round at the intersection of Eighth Street and Esther Street in downtown Vancouver, next to Esther Short Park. Cold-season hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays from now through March 30. Find local farm produce and products, artisan wares, bread and baked goods, pet treats, flowers, plants […]
Portland Japanese Garden offers a new exhibit, "Masterpieces in Miniature: The Art of Netsuke Sculptures," on display in the Pavilion Gallery through March 4. Once immensely popular across Japan, netsuke (pronounced nets-keh) were miniature sculptures that also served as personal fashion accessories, overcoming the lack of pockets in men’s clothing by hanging small items from […]
Most Everything Vintage, a vintage lifestyle boutique in downtown Vancouver, is joining with other local vintage vendors and collectors for a two-day Vintage and Antique Flea Market, 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 3 in The Valiant Ballroom, 109 W. Ninth St., Vancouver. Attendees will find collectibles, home […]
Riparian Media is hosting "Voice Your Vision: Social Medial Success" from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 3 in the banquet room at Heathen Brewing Feral Public House. Learn effective strategies for launching an online presence, tactfully navigating political content, and understanding the importance promoting your brand's mission and values. The seminar includes one-on-one personalized assistance […]
Attend a free women's health event from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Meadowglade Seventh Day Adventist Church, 11001 N.E. 189th St., Battle Ground. Speakers will offer presentations about heart disease, gynecology, breast health, and cancer superfoods. Find resource tables with information about ovarian cancer, breast cancer, weight loss support, mental health resources, tobacco […]
Vancouver Art Space will offer two "Watercolor Boot Camp" classes for beginners at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and Feb. 24 inside Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283. Instructor Hannah Complin will teach students about brushwork and basic color theory, including texture techniques and blending, painting washes, "wet on wet" painting and […]
The Hough Foundation hosts its annual Hoedown Auction from 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Hilton Vancouver. Tickets are $75 per person. Dinner will be provided. The evening includes live music, a live and silent auctions, and a dessert dash. Buy tickets at www.houghfoundation.org.
The Hough Foundation will host its annual Hough Hoedown fundraiser from 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. Sixth St, Vancouver. The event includes live music, a buffet dinner and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $75 if purchased in advance or $85 on the night of the event. Learn […]
The next meal in Skamania Lodge's Dine and Discover Series features wines from L'Ecole No. 41. Chef Zac Janssen will pair a curated menu with L'Ecole No 41 wines. Dinner includes a fennel and citrus salad, scallop crudo, beef short rib, wild boar medallion and chocolate cassis bouchee. Tickets are $125 per person at skamanialodge.rezdy.com.
Coast to Coast Fish House offers live music by local artists from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evenings. Shows are open to all ages with no cover charge. Locally and family-owned, Coast to Coast features a full bar, twelve beers on tap and a gluten-free beer menu. The food is Coastal Maine inspired with gluten-free […]
Dive into the mysteries of the deep at the free Portland Winter Light Festival, Feb. 2-10 at various locations throughout Portland. Discover a world that glows under pressure. The festival is open 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with additional pop-up locations throughout the week. Anchor locations are Pioneer Courthouse Square, World Trade Center Plaza […]
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Program is coming to the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, with showtimes at 7 p.m. Feb. 2, 3 and 4. The festival features three film programs showcasing award-winning selections from the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival. Doors open at 6 p.m. to find seats and purchase […]
Single Seniors will meet for a game day at a member's home on Feb. 4. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This type of meditation encourages self-observation by focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to participate but no one will be turned away.
Kindred Homestead Supply, 606 Main St., Vancouver, is offering a "Learn to Crochet" workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4. The class is for beginners and no previous experience with crochet is needed. Students will learn the basics of crochet -- how to make a slip knot, chain, single crochet and how to fasten […]
Vancouver Art Space, located upstairs in the Vancouver Mall, is offering two Alcohol Inks Valentine's Classes at noon on Feb. 4 and 11. Students will learn a "resist technique" to create tile coasters. All materials are included in the $25 class fee. Each student can make up to two coasters; additional blank coasters are available […]
The Police Activities League of Southwest Washington presents the fourth annual Burgers, Bites and Brews pub crawl fundraiser from Feb. 4 to 10. The fundraiser is a partnership with seven local eateries. Community members are invited to visit participating locations and let businesses know they are there for the fundraiser. A percentage of the proceeds […]
Enjoy live jazz from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 4 at Willful Wine in the Grant House, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver. The evening in the east parlor will feature a trio including Dan Faehnle from Pink Martini. The wine bar opens at noon. Reservations are recommended at 360-433-2206 or info@willfulwine.com.
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Program is coming to the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, with showtimes at 7 p.m. Feb. 2, 3 and 4. The festival features three film programs showcasing award-winning selections from the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival. Doors open at 6 p.m. to find seats and purchase […]
