Art at the CAVE's February exhibit is "Heart at the Cave." More than 40 artists were selected by a professional jury. Meet the artists at an opening reception from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2. The exhibit will remain open during the month of February. A select group of artists will discuss their inspirations and […]
Single Seniors will meet for food and cards at Veterans of Foreign Wars, 400 North Andresen Rd., from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Camas Public Library offers free tax help provided by AARP volunteers until April 15. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays or 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays. The AARP Tax-Aide program, administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS, provides free income tax assistance to all eligible taxpayers, regardless […]
Columbia Play Project will host indoor play activities from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23, March 1 and March 8 at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Learn more at columbiaplayproject.org.
Enjoy food, drinks, river views and live music from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday at the AC Lounge, located in the AC Hotel by Marriott at 333 W. Columbia Way on the Vancouver waterfront. The duo River Twain plays "Dustbowl Soul," American roots and folk music with a 1960s twist.
PDX Jazz presents the 2024 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival, Feb. 16 to March 2 at venues around Portland. See the complete line-up of performers at pdxjazz.org.
The Prairie High School drama team presents "Mean Girls: High School Version" with showtimes at 7 p.m. Feb. 23, 24 and March 1 and 2. Matinee shows are 1 p.m. Feb. 24 (with sign language interpretation) and March 2. Shows are at the high school at 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. Tickets are $15 for […]
Love Street Playhouse presents the thriller "Wait Until Dark," showing Feb. 23 to March 10 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. In 1944 Greenwich Village, blind woman Susan Hendrix is imperiled by con men in her own apartment. Susan discovers that her blindness just might be the key to her escape, but she must wait until […]
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 […]
Friends of Trees is hosting a tree-planting from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 24. Volunteers should meet at Vancouver First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. Dozens of large (6-10' tall) trees will be ready for planting. Volunteers should arrive by 8:45am to sign in and be assigned to a planting crew. […]
Birdhouse Books, 1001 Main Street (basement level), Vancouver, is hosting "The Work Poetry Workshop" led by Clark County's former poet laureate, Christopher Luna. The workshop will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of every month. The workshop is suitable for all experience levels. Students will explore poetry through weekly prompts and […]
Vancouver Water Resources Education Center is offering a workshop, "Animal Tracking Basics: Life Along the Water's Edge," from 9:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 24. Registration is required at cityofvancouver.us/events/animal-tracking-basics-life-along-the-waters-edge/. Students will learn how to interpret the clues left behind by learning foot morphology and gaits of common wildlife. This class, which is designed for beginners, […]
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.
American Rose Society consulting rosarian Jim Swenson and Louis Rossetto of the Fort Vancouver Rose Society have arranged three springtime rose care seminars on Feb. 24 and Mar. 2. The seminars are free and open to the public. The first seminar is from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 24 at Yard 'n Garden Land, 1501 […]
Washington State University Clark County Extension Master Gardeners will offer a blueberry pruning workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 24 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, at the intersection of Northeast 78th Street and Northeast 19th Court in Hazel Dell. Students will get hands-on experience in pruning. The work site requires a five- to […]
Hook and Needle Fiber, 621 Broadway St., Vancouver, is offering a Mosaic Crochet Beanie Class from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 24. Mosaic crochet is a technique for working with two yarn colors to produce a geometric effect. Students will learn to create colorwork without having to alternate colors multiple times in a row. Students […]
Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, will host a Nature Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 24. February's theme is “For the Love of Salmon" featuring a day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring our love of salmon. This event is designed to be engaging for curious people of all ages. […]
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 […]
Ilwaco Artworks will host a Ceramics 101 class from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 24 at 109 First Ave. N., Ilwaco. Class is $45 and includes clay, glazing and firing. Beginners will learn basic hand-building techniques, surface design and glazing. There will be a demonstration of common tools and techniques, surface design and clear […]
