The first annual Washougal Songcraft Festival kicks off 6 p.m. Aug. 11 with a lineup of original songwriters from the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy an outdoor all-ages concert at 54-40 Brewing, 3801 S. Truman St. #1, Washougal, featuring Ali Boyce, Raven Fables, The Moonshine, Gina DeNoble and Your Strange Companions. There's a suggested donation of $5 […]
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 […]
Journey Theater presents "Matilda: The Musical," based on the book "Matilda" by Roald Dahl, with performances from Aug. 4 to 12 at the Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. The musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the story of a girl who dreams […]
Seed saving, as practiced by Indigenous Peoples is “an act of loving resistance and curiosity in the face of great uncertainty.” Michelle Week, founder of x̌ast sq̓it which translates to […]
Start your weekend off right with the Free Friday Night Movies. Movies are shown at parks throughout Vancouver every Friday between July 7 and Aug. 18. Arrive at 7 p.m. to enjoy activities before the movie begins. The big screen comes to life at dusk with blockbusters like “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” “Wakanda […]
Magenta Theater presents the musical, "Amélie," opening 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. "Amélie" follows a young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring both joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her […]
The ilani Wine and Food Fest returns Aug. 10-13 with rooftop wine tastings, celebrity chef demonstrations and specialty food pairings. Events will be held throughout the resort, including poolside at the new ilani Hotel. Participating chefs include Alton Brown, Maneet Chauhan, Nyesha Arrington, Marc Murphy, Andrew Zimmerman, Lamar Moore, Brian Duffy, Alex Belew, Shari Mukherjee, Monti […]
La Uva Fortuna Farms, 16712 NE 219th St., Battle Ground, offers "Movies in the Vines," outdoor movies every Friday from July 7 to Sept. 1. Gates open at 7 p.m. and movies start at dusk. Bring blankets and low-backed chairs for seating on the lawn. Wood-fired pizza, wine and cider are available to buy (no […]
Columbia River Triathlon and Endurance Sports Festival is Aug. 11, 12 and 13 at Frenchman’s Bar, 9612 N.W. Lower River Road, Vancouver, with a Sunset 5K and 10K Run; Olympic Distance Triathlon, Duathlon and AquaBike; Women’s Triathlon, Duathlon, AquaBike and 5K; and Kids’ Triathlon, plus other activities. Registration costs vary from $61 to $201. The […]
The Clark County Historical Museum is hosting "Wander Clark County" summer walking tours from 9 to 11 a.m. every Saturday from June 17 through Aug. 26. For a full list of tours go to cchmuseum.org/programs-events/walking-tours. The cost is $8 per person. The schedule is: June 17: Old City Cemetery June 24: Downtown Vancouver July 1: […]
Columbia Presbyterian Church will host the Annual Summer All-Church Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 10 and 11 and from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 12 at 805 Columbia Ridge Drive, Vancouver; take the Lieser Road exit off Highway 14. Attendees will find men's, women's and children's clothing, housewares, tools, fabrics, crafts and […]
The Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance presents the Washougal Art and Music Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12 at Reflection Plaza at 1703 Main St. in downtown Washougal. The plaza will be turned into a vendor gallery featuring fine art by 25 professional artists from around the region. Admission is free. This year, […]
Clark County Quilters, celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, is next meeting 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St., Vancouver. The meetings are also available to attend via Zoom; email CCQinfo@clarkcountyquilters.com for the link. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. David Owen Hastings will present a lecture, "Quilt Labels to […]
Kindred Homestead Supply hosts The Downtown Alley Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month from April through September. The market features over […]
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.
Come to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 12 to celebrate Smokey Bear's 78th birthday. Smokey Bear was a real bear cub rescued from a forest fire by a US Forest Service ranger in August 1945. His messages to prevent forest and wildfires have endured […]
Join the volunteer crew at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 12. Stay to enjoy a presentation in the garden's […]
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.
The ilani Wine and Food Fest returns Aug. 10-13 with rooftop wine tastings, celebrity chef demonstrations and specialty food pairings. Events will be held throughout the resort, including poolside at the new ilani Hotel. Participating chefs include Alton Brown, Maneet Chauhan, Nyesha Arrington, Marc Murphy, Andrew Zimmerman, Lamar Moore, Brian Duffy, Alex Belew, Shari Mukherjee, Monti […]
