Chabad Jewish Center will celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the lighting of the 19-foot Grand Menorah at 4 p.m. Dec. 14 on the Vancouver waterfront near 650 Waterfront Way. Enjoy free donuts, music, live ice carving of a menorah and—for children—chocolate coins dropped from the sky. Learn more at jewishvancouverwa.com.
Windermere Real Estate is hosting its annual Share the Warmth campaign, collecting donations from Nov. 3 through Dec. 19. Donations will go on to benefit Share House, this year the organization is asking for new or gently used blankets, jackets and coats in all sizes. Those who wish to contribute can stop by participating Windermere […]
Open Topics is a weekly online meet-up where members can share experiences, interests, ideas, knowledge and expertise. Anyone can join. Meeting formats vary from week to week. Possible formats include a prepared presentation followed by a question-and-answer session; an interview with an experienced individual in a specific field; a roundtable discussion with three or four […]
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Re-Imagined Radio will broadcast “A Radio Christmas Sampler, Vol. 5” at 1 p.m. Dec. 15, Jan. 1 and 5 on KXRW Vancouver 99.9 FM, including excerpts from “A Christmas Message to America” by Edward R. Murrow, “Christmas Party for Hubert Smith” from “Truth or Consequences”, and “The Plot to Overthrow Christmas” by Norman Corwin from […]
HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Monday afternoons at Mallard Landing Assisted Living, 813 S.E. Clark Ave. in Battle Ground, from 1 to 3 p.m.
The Camas Public Library will offer a weekly writing workshop for teens in grades 6-12 and adults from 2:30-4 p.m. each Monday in November. Those working on novels or other projects can come to the library for quiet, dedicated writing time. This weekly gathering is in conjunction with National Writing Month.
HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Monday afternoons at Highgate Senior Living, 9803 NE Hazel Dell Ave., from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Kids in grades 1-5 can practice their literacy by reading to Scamp the therapy dog at the Camas Public Library. Parents can sign their children up for a 15-minute time slot between 4 and 5 p.m. on the third Monday of every month. Register is required at CamasPL.org/TalesWTails.
The Camas Public Library hosts the Close Knit knitting group on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Create and converse with new crafty friends while knitting, crocheting or working on other fiber arts projects. Attendees are asked to please bring their own supplies. This program is only for adults. Sign up at CamasPL.org/closeknit.
The Clark Conservation District will offer its annual native plant sale starting Nov. 25. Order online to pick up plants on March 14 at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE) at 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Orders are online only; no day-of sales will be available. All plants are sold in […]
HOPE Dementia Support presents "Meet Me at the Art Studio" from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month at Drip Drop Art Studio, 420 W. Eighth St., Vancouver. Attendees will enjoy the studio's creative space, providing engaging and therapeutic activities tailored to those living with dementia. The studio offers painting, drawing, […]
The Camas Public Library hosts a Graphic Novel Book Club on the third Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. The group is for teens who love graphic novels and manga. Each month, the group will read a different graphic novel from a variety of genres and topics. After registration, attendees can pick up a free […]
Camas Public Library hosts the Cover to Cover Book Club for adults at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. To read the assigned book, pick up one of the copies that have been set aside for the book club. Call or visit the library to check availability and reserve a copy. Ebooks […]
Plum Blossom Zendo meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays on the second floor of Bauman Chiropractic, 202 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. The group includes traditional Zen chanting, sitting and walking meditation, followed by a Dharma talk and community discussion. Beginners are welcome. Learn more at zendust.org/vancouver/.
Flourish Vancouver Networking is 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Keller Williams Realty, 2211 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver.
TOPS WA 1056 Vancouver meets every Wednesday at the Fourth Plain Nazarene Church, 16807 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Weigh in begins at 8:15 ends at 9:15. Meeting begins at 9:30 and ends at 10:30. For more information contact 206-915-4627.
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 […]
Free tours of the historic Marshall House on Officer's Row are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays to Fridays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Saturdays. Attendees can reserve a tour or walk in during tour hours. The museum-like setting features period furnishings, military memorabilia and an interpretation of General George C. Marshall’s study. For details, visit […]
Tours of Providence Academy are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays to Fridays by reservation or for small walk-in groups and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on select Friday evenings. For details, visit www.thehistorictrust.org/tours. Providence Academy is open during construction of the Sacred Heart Plaza at Ed Lynch Square.