The Camas Public Library will host another edition of its popular Reading Dragons Cards program, titled Little Dragons. The program runs from Sept. 1 to April 30. Little Dragons is a reading program for infants and preschoolers. By reading to their children, parents can earn a free book. Further details can be found at CamasPL.org/littledragons.
The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is offering Holiday Express train rides along the Willamette River with Santa Claus as a guest. Trains, pulled by the Polson No. 2 steam locomotive, run every 90 minutes from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 24 through Dec. 17. Visit www.orhf.org/train-rides/holiday-express for tickets and […]
Northwest Personal Training will host a series of Chair Yoga classes every Friday June 23 through July 28 from 11 a.m. to noon. Chair Yoga allows elderly or attendees with mobility issues to exercise in a low-impact manor. Performing poses with better alignment, more support, and less tension. Classes will span a series of 6 […]
Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, invited over 100 artists to share 300 of their original creations for holiday gift-giving. See the show from Dec. 1-29 during regular gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Learn more at artatthecave.com.
Single Seniors will meet for food and cards at Round Table Clubhouse, 5016 NE Thurston Way, from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information call 360-892-8944.
Zoo Lights is the Oregon Zoo's annual nighttime display of millions of dazzling lights, open from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 through Jan. 7. Purchase Zoo Lights Any Night tickets, available at oregonzoo.org/lights, which can be bought in advance and used spontaneously for any night and time throughout the season. Adult tickets range from […]
See the Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Nov. 24-Dec. 31. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. The light show is open from 4:30 to 11 p.m. Dec. 15-25, Christmas Day. Recognized as the largest holiday light show […]
The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is Nov. 25 through Dec. 30 (except Christmas day) at 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland. This walk-through event features millions of lights and about a quarter-mile of footpaths. Guests can also enjoy choir concerts in the chapel, outdoor caroling, puppet shows and live music. Visitors should dress for the […]
Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will offer a series of wreathmaking workshops from No. 30 to Dec. 8. Attendees can enjoy a cup of wassail and listen to Christmas music while making authentic greenery wreaths. Participants should bring clippers, wear gloves and dress warmly. The cost is $45, including all materials for […]
St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., will offer an evening Vesper service at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 with jazz music featuring the Mike Horsfall Trio and Paul Mazzio on trumpet and flugelhorn. The service is free to attend though donations are welcome.
The Hockinson Community Holiday Tree Lighting is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Hockinson Community Church, 15918 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, with parking at the Hockinson Community Center and Hockinson Middle School. This year’s tree is a 20-foot Noble Fir and its hundreds of lights will be illuminated by a special guest from […]
Activate Church will host Christmas in the Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 in Esther Short Park, 301 W. Eighth St., Vancouver. The free event includes free Christmas trees, live Christmas carols, free Santa photos, hot chocolate, Christmas characters, cookie decorating and other give-aways.
The Vancouver chapter of Point Man International Ministries meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday in the Education Module at Church on the Rock, 500 S.W. Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground. Pointman International was started by a Seattle police officer and veteran and the faith-based, non-denominational support group is open to all veterans and first […]
Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown," showing in the Beacock Music Recital Hall Dec. 1-10. Bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with […]
Friends of DanceWorks presents “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 8-9 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 9-10. This production features more than 100 student and adult dancers on stage at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The show is best suited for ages 4 and up. Tickets are $25 to $35 at […]
Journey Theater presents "The Wizard of Oz," Dec. 8-16 at Washougal High School. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16 and matinee shows at 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16. The Dec. 9 matinee show includes ASL interpretation. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s […]
Touch of Class Chorale, a community choir celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will present "Come Gather 'Round the Fire," a concert featuring favorites like "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" and "Go Tell It On the Mountain" along with choral classics from the 1600s to today. Concert dates and times are 2 […]
River HomeLink will present Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” Dec. 1-9 at Prairie High School, 11311 N.E. 119th St., Brush Prairie, a reimagining of the classic Disney cartoon, featuring Genie, Jasmine, Iago and Aladdin. Tickets are $10 for adults or $5 for children 10 and under. Buy tickets at the door or online at wa-battleground-lite.intouchreceipting.com/RHLTheater. Shows are […]
Union High School Performing Arts presents "Annie," showing at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 7 and 8 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 2. Tickets are $12 for adults or $8 for students and seniors. The show is family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. Tickets (cash only) are on sale at the door an hour prior […]
See "Black Nativity" by Langston Hughes at the Brunish Theatre, Fourth Floor, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Shows are offered Nov. 25 through Dec. 10 with a preview show on Nov. 22. Opening day is 3 p.m. Nov. 25. Other performances are 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. "Black […]
