The Washougal Songcraft Festival presents a line-up of local singers and songwriters, performing at different locations around Washougal on Aug. 10, 15, 16, 17 and 18. All concerts are free. Learn more at washougal-songcraft.org/wsf/. Here's the schedule: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Reflection Plaza (part of Washougal Arts & Music Festival) 4 to […]
The Historic Trust invites pet owners to a free pet portrait session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10 at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. Portrait photographer Robert Holcomb will capture poses with a professional portrait backdrop and provide free downloads from the Pass Gallery landing page. No reservations are required. […]
Kindred Homestead Supply hosts the Downtown Alley Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month from March to October in the alley next to the store at 606 Main St., Vancouver. Shoppers can find everything from handmade pottery and upcycled flannels to artisan soaps, lotions and art prints […]
The Uptown Village Association Show and Shine, hosted by the Slo Poks Car Club, is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 on Main Street in Vancouver’s Uptown Village. The event is open event to all hot rods, custom cars, bikes, rat rods and collector cars. The show includes raffle drawings, giveaways and goodie bags […]
Behind the Shoji summer marketplace returns to Portland Japanese Garden from June 29 to Sept. 2 during garden hours. The market features hard-to-find Japanese wares that you probably wouldn’t find short of a trip to Japan itself. Among the items available for sale are temari (thread-wrapped handballs) and incense holders, jewelry and glass vases with […]
The Clark County Fair is Aug. 2-11 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Rd, Ridgefield. Advance tickets purchased online by Aug. 1 are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for kids 7 to 12. Tickets at the gate are $2 more. Kids 6 and under are free. […]
Art and Nature in the Park is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at Downs Neighborhood Park, 3217 N.E. 62nd Ave., Vancouver. This free event brings together a variety of arts and crafts for families. Attendees will enjoy painting activities, seed planting kits, cooking classes, Columbia Play Project, free books and face painting. Snacks, […]
North Clark Historical Museum invites the public to Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday Party from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 at 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. The program begins at 2 p.m. Smokey Bear will be at the museum to greet everyone (if there is not a fire nearby). Birthday cake and refreshments will be […]
The Craft Beer and Wine Fest is Aug. 9-11 in Esther Short Park. Visitors can enjoy 60 craft brews, 20 craft wineries, local craft spirits and live music. Friday's music features Johnny Wheels & the Swamp donkeys and Revisiting Creedence, the Credence Clearwater Revival tribute band. Saturday's music features Queen tribute band Queen Mother, A Cheaper […]
Single Seniors will host a sing-along event at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. Aug. 10. Attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Journey Theater presents "The Music Man," showing Aug. 2 to Aug. 10 at the Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy. The story follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, […]
Art at the Cave gallery hosts a Collage Laboratory every month with artist Greg Bee for ages 18 and over. Drop in at any time to socialize while you cut and paste. Participants should bring their own glue sticks. Other materials will be supplied. Collage Laboratory is held from 2 to 5 p.m. every second […]
The main event for Fort Vancouver High School's 50th Reunion is 6 to 11:45 p.m. Aug. 10 at Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. Sixth St. in downtown Vancouver. The event includes hearty appetizers and a no-host bar. All classmates are welcome. Scholarships are available. (Hudson's Bay High School Class of 1974 will be hosting their 50th […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts will host a "Night of Magic" for adults 21 and older. Castle doors open at 6:45 p.m. to check in and to fill out your house sorting quiz. After the Sorting Ceremony, guests can enjoy wand crafting, Defense Against the Dark Arts classes, Tarot readings, a trivia game with prizes and a […]
UnderBar, a basement speakeasy at 1701 1/2 Broadway, Vancouver, presents Laughgasm Stand-up Comedy hosted by Logan Loughmiller at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 with a $10 cover charge. The headliner is Helium Comedy Club regular Dylan Jenkins with Lee H. Tillman ("Best of Fest" at Burbank Comedy Festival); Julian Gray (host of Alley-Oop Comedy Jam); Todd […]
VanCity Ballroom offers a beginners' lesson and social dancing at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 9212 N.E. Hwy 99. The 45 minute lesson begins at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles (ballroom, Latin, swing and nightclub) until 10 p.m. A different dance is covered each week. Visit vancityballroom.com for upcoming lessons. No experience […]
Camas Parks & Rec and the Camas Public Library are combining s’mores and stories for a free event under the stars on National S’mores Day. From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at Dorothy Fox Park, attendees can roast marshmallows then follow up with story time. Participants can wear pajamas, bring blankets, pillows, sleeping backs […]
Every Sunday at 9 a.m. from June 9-Aug. 25, Northwest Personal Training will offer free outdoor boot camp classes featuring full-body muscle and cardio workouts at neighborhood parks around Vancouver. The classes are free but registration is required at nwpersonaltraining.com/bootcamp-sign-up-and-waiver/.
The Girlfriends All-women Triathlon and Fitness Festival is 9 a.m. Aug. 11 at Frenchman's Bar Park, 9612 N.W. Lower River Road, Vancouver. The route features views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Vancouver Lake. The course is flat and fast with a down-current swim close to the shore, perfect for a […]
Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are 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.