The WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Program is hosting a two part, hands-on Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop via Zoom and at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. Fruit expert Monica Maggio will teach students about timely pruning to improve the shape, strength and fruit set of your trees and help […]
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 […]
Lifelong mushroom educator and expert Daniel Winkler will offer a book signing and presentation at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. With details for harvesting everything from the ever-popular golden chanterelles to the red-cracked bolete, Fruits of the Forest will appeal to both the novice and the avid […]
Prairie High School Drama Club presents "Xanadu," showing Feb. 17 through 25 at Prairie High School, 11311 N.W. 119th St., in the Brush Prairie area of Vancouver. Learn more at facebook.com/PrairieDramaClub/. "Xanadu" follows Greek muse Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California, in 1980. She is on a quest […]
Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents the Olivier Award-winning farce, "The Play That Goes Wrong," with showtimes from Feb. 10 to 26. Tickets are $23 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchase online at magentatheater.com/the-play-that-goes-wrong-2023 or from the box office by calling 360-949-3098. Welcome to opening night of the Cornley […]
Oregon Children's Theater's Young Professionals Company presents "The Mad Ones," Feb. 10-26 at the CoHo Theatre, 2257 N.W. Raleigh St., Portland. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students at octc.org/the-mad-ones. The play is best for ages 14 and up. The musical follows […]
Volunteer to put native plants in the ground at Vancouver's Water Recourses Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 18. Some general garden tidying will be done, too. All necessary tools will be provided. Volunteers should bring garden gloves if possible. Register at cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/page/garden-planting-water-center. Attendees will receive a confirmation […]
Jason Latimer, World Champion of Magic and science educator, will bring Impossible Science Live to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) from Feb. 4 to 26 with a performance of illusions to challenge visitors’ understanding of what is possible. Impossible Science Live’s uses science, technology, engineering and mathematics to take audiences on a […]
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.
Every Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m., enjoy "Insight Meditation" at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Vipassana mediation encourages self-observation by focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to attend but no one will be turned away.
NatureScaping will host a class on basic garden tool maintenance at the CASEE Center from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 18. Cowlitz County Master Gardener Arthur Fuller will teach attendees how to clean and sharpen garden tools to optimize their efficiency prior to winter storage or spring use. Event will be held in the […]
Ren Locus will free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Community Library to qualified individuals in Southwest Washington through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. For more information and to schedule an appointment visit renlocus.org/vita or call 360-230-8030.
Fan Expo Portland is the ultimate go-to event for sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Portland that attracts thousands of people to the Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, Feb. 17-19. Tickets range from $27 to $119 at fanexpohq.com/fanexpoportland/buy-tickets/. Fan Expo offers family-friendly attractions, events and world-renowned celebrities. This […]
The 48th annual Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show returns to the Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr., Portland, from Feb. 15 to 19. Find hundreds of fishing and hunting exhibitors, guides and outfitters, clothing, new gear, boats, ATV’s, tents, kayaks and experts as well as the Kids' Free Trout Lake. Public lands advocate and hunter […]
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "Trust Planning Season! Creating Possibility, Ease and Assurance" starting at 11 a.m. Feb. 18. This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast […]
Celebrate Black History Month by shopping at the MESO Makers' Market featuring 40 Black-owned small businesses selling artisan wares and good. The market at Alberta Commons, 376 N.E. Sumner St., Portland, will run Feb. 17-19 and Feb. 24-26. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission […]
From 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 18, Art at the Cave, 108 Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, will host an artists' talk with Zachary Clement and Eric Wixon, whose works are on display in the gallery until Feb. 25. The talk is free and open to the public. Hear from Clement and Wixon as they discus the […]
The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco will host an afternoon of “Caring for Your Family’s Treasures,” 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 18. This free event will be led by Collections Manager Donella Lucero and Curator Betsy Millard, and will cover the basics of preserving cherished family items such as photographs and textiles. This demonstration […]
Oregon Children's Theatre presents "Dragons Love Tacos," playing from Jan. 22 to Feb. 19 at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Showtimes are Saturdays at 2 and 5 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with a run time of approximately one hour. Tickets range from $22 to $45 at octc.org/dragons-love-tacos or from […]
The Portland/Vancouver branch of iUrban Teen will host four events in honor of Black History Month from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday in February at the iUrban offices at 808 Harney St. in downtown Vancouver. Events are free and refreshments will be served; registration is required at eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-and-honoring-our-talents-tickets-526762078557. Feb. 4: Meet the Authors: A […]
