Budding botanists ages 8-12 can learn all about flora during the Plant Powers program from 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 17 at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver. Walk the trails, meet leafy locals, play plant-powered games and create nature art. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Expect to walk 2 miles […]
HOPE Dementia Support Group - Woodland is a weekly support group for caregivers of individuals living with dementia. Meetings are 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays at the Woodland East Mobile Home Park Clubhouse at 369 Gun Club Road, Woodland.
The East Vancouver Farmers Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays from June through September at Columbia Tech Center, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The market features 50 small businesses offering a range of fresh produce, prepared food and artisan products. Parking is free. See a list of vendors and a market map […]
Community Development’s Learning Lab covers a new topic every month from building permits and land use review to animal control and code enforcement. The lab meets from 11 a.m. to noon on the third Thursday of every month in the Public Service Center, sixth floor training room 679, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Presentations given by […]
Craft Warehouse will host a kids day camp from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 17. This Sensory Jar craft is the perfect mix of sparkle and science. Kids will add glitter, water, and colorful objects to clear jars—then seal them up to create a mesmerizing swirl that helps reduce stress and spark imagination. For […]
The Salmon Creek Farmers Market is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays, June 12 to Oct. 2 at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 2211 N.E. 139th St., Vancouver. This market features fresh produce and prepared food, flowers and artisan products and crafts. The Harvest Halloween Market is Oct. 30. New vendors can apply at managemymarket.com.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Vancouver 954 meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St., Vancouver. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.
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 […]
Single Seniors will meet at Golden Corral buffet, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. starting at 2:30 p.m. July 17. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
The Civil Service Commission meeting is 3 to 5 p.m. every third Thursday. Commissioners typically certify backgrounds, eligibility lists and meeting minutes. The commission also addresses any other business brought forward for their consideration. Check agenda for details and link to Microsoft Teams at clark.wa.gov/human-resources/civil-service-commission.
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 […]
A Livestock Manure Composting and Land Stewardship Tour will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 17. Attendees will learn new tips and techniques for composting that can: reduce pile size, create a valuable soil amendment, reduce pests, and keep our water clean. This workshop will cover manure composting practices, whether you have your […]
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.
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 […]
"Speakers With Spirit" is a club where you can enjoy improving your communication skills in the comfort of your home. We start each meeting with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting on Zoom every Thursday night 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Click on the website link below. Then click the black banner to enter […]
Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, presents its 10th anniversary show, "Decade of Dreams," under the red-and-white striped big top tent at Vancouver Mall, July 17-27. General admission tickets start at $19 for kids under 12 and $31.33 for adults, including taxes and fees. Babies up to age 2 are free with paid adult (if […]
The Clark County Historical Museum’s History on Tap returns 7 p.m. July 17, with "Vancouver Ballet FolklĂłrico: Tour of MĂ©xico" at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. The dance group will take audiences on a visual and musical journey through Mexico with dances from various regions of the country, highlighting the rich cultural diversity […]
Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, presents "Pistols for Two," playing July 11-27. Tickets are $26 at lovestreetplayhouse.com. Join three heroines as they navigate affairs of honor and the heart. With daring escapades, mistaken identities and obligatory pistols at dawn, true love triumphs in the end—though not without a few twists along the way. […]
Magenta Theater presents "Don’t Dress for Dinner," July 11-27. Showtimes are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), and Sundays at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.). Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with his mistress while his wife, Jacqueline, is away. He has invited his friend, Robert, along […]