Northwest Adoption Exchange is offering free online information sessions to learn about the process of adopting or becoming a foster parent. The sessions are open to anyone in Washington state. Session 1 is noon or 6 p.m. July 10 or Aug. 7. Session 2 is noon or 6 p.m. July 17 or Aug. 21. Participants […]
NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults living with mental illness. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need. Meetings are held virtually weekly on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Register at us02web.zoom.us.
Northwest Adoption Exchange is offering free online information sessions to learn about the process of adopting or becoming a foster parent. The sessions are open to anyone in Washington state. Session 1 is noon or 6 p.m. July 10 or Aug. 7. Session 2 is noon or 6 p.m. July 17 or Aug. 21. Participants […]
HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Weekly meetings are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at The Hampton Salmon Creek, 14715 N.E. 20th Ave., Vancouver. A Zoom option is available.
Clark County Quilters meet at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St., Vancouver. Social hour is 6 to 7 p.m. Participants may also join from home with a Zoom link. For more details, visit clarkcountyquilters.com/monthly-meetings.
The city of Vancouver and Waterfront Vancouver Parking Center will host the free, family-friendly Vancouver Waterfront Concert Series, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 3-24. Enjoy a mix of music from around the world. The lineup includes the Bobby Torres Ensemble, Wamba, Orquestra Pacifico Tropical and Norman Sylvester. Bring a picnic or grab a bite at a local […]
Single Seniors will attend the "Wamba" concert as part of the Waterfront Concert Series from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 10. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
The Clark County Historical Museum, in partnership with Humanities Washington and the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission, welcomes film critic and historian Robert Horton for “The Blacklist Era and Hollywood" from 7-8 p.m. July 10 at the Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. This presentation examines the impact of the 1940s […]
Southwest Washington Woodturners invite the public to its meeting on the second Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Friends of the Carpenter, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver. The group is open to both experienced and novice woodturners. Learn more at southwestwashingtonwoodturners.org.
The Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, hosts Comedy on Tap featuring a rotating line-up of stand-up comedians every second Thursday of the month at 8 p.m., hosted by Tristian Spillman. Doors open at 7 p.m. with drink specials until 7:30 p.m. The first comedian takes the stage at 8 p.m. Admission is $15.
The next Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic features Amber Marie at 7 p.m. July 10 at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. There's a $5 suggested donation to attend. Author and poet Marie curates and designs apparel and art for The Beatnik Bazaar. For more details, email printedmattervancouver@gmail.com.
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]
Cascadia Tech Academy and Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue will host Fired Up!, an all-girls camp designed to ignite confidence while introducing young women to the world of firefighting. The three-day camp, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 9-11, is open to girls entering their freshman through senior year of high school who are interested in a career in […]
The Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, will host Insect Investigators for children ages 6-10. Kids will discover the fascinating world of insects as they explore insect life cycles and learn how insects' unique body parts help them eat, move and survive. They'll join an insect scavenger hunt and build their own […]
The Clark County Historical Museum presents Explore Clark County, a series of free lunchtime walking tours from noon to 1 p.m. on select Fridays, offering a quick but fascinating dive into the people, places and events that have shaped Clark County. Each week, participants tour a different neighborhood or historical theme, featuring hidden gems, stories […]
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host an Art Group at the NAMI office, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver, from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday. For more information, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.
Learn watercolor techniques and projects taught by local artist, Gwen Boggs. The group meets from 1-3 p.m. on the second Friday of every month at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwest Washington building, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver. The group is free to attend and all supplies are provided. Learn more at […]
HOPE Dementia Support presents "Meet Me at the Movies" at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. A different musical will start at 1:00 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. Visit kigginstheatre.com to see what musical will be shown next. The cost is $10 per person.
Single Seniors weekly food and cards meeting from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
The Amboy Territorial Days Celebration is July 11, 12 and 13 at Amboy Territorial Park, 21400 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. It kicks off with a car show on the evening of July 11 with a $10 entry fee per vehicle. It continues on July 12 and 13 with artisan vendors, food vendors, a beer garden, […]