The Camas Public Library’s Silent Book Club is for people who like to read quietly. The club has no assigned reading — it’s just an hour of silent reading followed by optional socializing. Attendees can bring their own books or borrow a library book. Light beverages and snacks will be provided or guests can bring […]
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.
Columbia Dance Center will host Scottish Dance Classes from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays from Jan. 10 to March 28. New dancers are welcome. No partner or experience is needed. Soft-soled shoes are recommended. The first class is free. Additional classes are $8 at the door. Learn more at rscds-swws.org.
Hope For Food Addiction is a 12 step meeting held every Saturday morning at All Saints Episcopal Church, located at 2206 N.W. 99th St., from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact Diane Gould at 503-222-5625.
"Exquisite Creatures Revealed" is a new exhibit from Oregon-based artist and naturalist Christopher Marley at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) through Feb. 17. Marley’s intricate artworks feature rare organisms from around the world in stunning displays. His tributes to the beauty of the natural world broaden our knowledge about biodiversity and conservation. […]
Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, is hosting a Witch Ball workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 11. Witch balls are a beautiful adornment and talisman to hang in a window. Attendees will create their own witch balls by choosing herbs, flowers, and crystals to put in the clear glass ball, then decorating […]
Join the monthly volunteer work party at the Jane Weber Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 11. Volunteers will prune trees and tackle other projects. Refreshments will be provided. Learn more at ejaneweberarboretum.org.
Evergreen Tree Communities Nature Day features hands-on science and nature experiences exploring evergreen tree communities. Activities are designed for all ages. Drop in to Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, any time from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 11. Learn more at columbiasprings.org/events/nature-days/. Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org. Above photo: Paul Peloquin
The Japanese Garden will host an exhibit exhibition, Kintsugi: The Restorative Art of Naoko Fukumaru, through Jan. 27.  Kintsugi is a Japanese artform that takes broken items such as ceramics and mends them with lacquer dusted with powdered gold. This exhibit will explore themes of healing through the artwork of kintsugi artist and master conservator Naoko […]
The Portland Art Museum presents "Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64, on exhibit from Sept. 14 to Jan. 19 at 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Portland. Comprised of recently rediscovered photographs from Paul McCartney’s personal archive, more than 250 pictures document The Beatles’ meteoric rise from British sensation to international stardom. At a time […]
The Vancouver Bee Project's quarterly speaker series presents "A Primer on the Native Bees of the Pacific Northwest," by Vancouver Bee Project board member Bella Padgett. The lecture is 10:30 a.m. Jan. 11 in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Admission is free. Learn more at vancouverbeeproject.org.
Bridge Island Art & Vintage, 1902 S.E. Sixth Ave., Camas, will host a Make-and-Take Pom Pom Garland Class at 1 p.m. Jan. 11. Those who register by Jan. 10 get a free gift. Shandra from Jade & Gray Furniture will teach attendees how to make a pom pom garland from yarn. The cost is $25. […]
The Vancouver Folk Singers will meet at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, located a t 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. Jan. 11.
The North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, hosts the Open Door Stitchery circle from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month. Attendees should bring a project to work on. Stitchers can share ideas, learn something new and make new friends.
Single Seniors will host a sing-along event at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. Jan. 11. Attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
The Camas Public Library offers an all-ages Board Game Club from 2 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Some games will be provided or bring your own to share. No registration is required.
The non-profit TBI4Life Support Group for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury and their friends and family will be held on the second Saturday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Office Building Conference Room 202. RSVP by calling 564-236-5620. For more details, visit www.tbi4life.com.
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 Ridgefield Art Association presents "Black and White," an exhibit of black and white art by Ridgefield Art Association members, on display at the Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield, from Jan. 11 to Feb. 28. The opening reception is 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at the library with light hors d’oeuvres and […]
UnderBar, an underground speakeasy at 1701 1/2 Broadway, Vancouver, will host Laughgasm! Stand Up Comedy at 7 p.m. Jan. 11, hosted by Logan Loughmiller. The headliner is James Hartenfeld, Willamette Week's Funniest Five winner and star of the sketch comedy tabloid talk show "Ricky Winters." Additional performers are Emma Jonas, Zane Thomas, Aaron Harleman and […]