Downtown Vancouver will host its February First Friday Artwalk from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2. Vancouver's downtown is home to a wide array of gallery spaces, boutiques restaurants and bars. Check Vancouver's Downtown Association website at vdausa.org for an interactive map with live GPS directions and a link for "More Details" about the gallery […]
"The Divergent Gift; Unboxing Autism" is a documentary film that combines stories and experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum, with animated visuals that bring those experiences to life on screen. The goal is to make a film by the neurodivergent and autistic community. Attend a fundraising dinner for the film at 6 p.m. Feb. […]
Matt Hodges will offer an evening of classic country music from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Barberton Grange, 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave.; doors open at 6 p.m. Hodges will perform his one-man classic country music show and display country music memorabilia from his personal collection. Attendees will enjoy live music, dancing, door […]
Dive into the mysteries of the deep at the free Portland Winter Light Festival, Feb. 2-10 at various locations throughout Portland. Discover a world that glows under pressure. The festival is open 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with additional pop-up locations throughout the week. Anchor locations are Pioneer Courthouse Square, World Trade Center Plaza […]
Columbia Faith and Life Conference, “God Renews His Creation,” will be held Feb. 2 and 3 at Columbia Presbyterian Church. Events will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts will perform Disney’s "Newsies the Musical" from Jan. 19-Feb. 4 at the Brunish Theatre on the fourth floor at 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Based on the 1992 Disney movie, the Tony Award-winning "Newsies" centers on Jack Kelly, leader of the gang of boys called “newsies.” When the publishers of the newspapers raise […]
North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th Street, Amboy, will host an Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Feb. 2. For more information, please contact 360-247-5800 and leave a message or email museumnch88@gmail.com.
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Program is coming to the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, with showtimes at 7 p.m. Feb. 2, 3 and 4. The festival features three film programs showcasing award-winning selections from the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival. Doors open at 6 p.m. to find seats and purchase […]
The Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge offers Saturday Birding Hikes on select days from now through May. Walks start at 8 a.m. at the Carty Unit of the Refuge. Registration is required by sending an email to ridgefieldvolunteer@fws.gov. While walks generally last two to three hours, participants are welcome to stay or leave […]
Columbia Faith and Life Conference, “God Renews His Creation,” will be held Feb. 2 and 3 at Columbia Presbyterian Church. Events will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and […]
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.
Celebrate World Wetlands Day from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 3 with a stroll around Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center, the wetlands and the Columbia River. The 50 acres of wetlands adjacent to the Water Center provide critical habitat for numerous birds, and barren winter trees provide excellent viewing conditions. Expect to walk 1.5 miles […]
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 […]
Most Everything Vintage, a vintage lifestyle boutique in downtown Vancouver, is joining with other local vintage vendors and collectors for a two-day Vintage and Antique Flea Market, 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 3 in The Valiant Ballroom, 109 W. Ninth St., Vancouver. Attendees will find collectibles, home […]
Riparian Media is hosting "Voice Your Vision: Social Medial Success" from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 3 in the banquet room at Heathen Brewing Feral Public House. Learn effective strategies for launching an online presence, tactfully navigating political content, and understanding the importance promoting your brand's mission and values. The seminar includes one-on-one personalized assistance […]
Attend a free women's health event from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Meadowglade Seventh Day Adventist Church, 11001 N.E. 189th St., Battle Ground. Speakers will offer presentations about heart disease, gynecology, breast health, and cancer superfoods. Find resource tables with information about ovarian cancer, breast cancer, weight loss support, mental health resources, tobacco […]
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 […]
The Hough Foundation hosts its annual Hoedown Auction from 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Hilton Vancouver. Tickets are $75 per person. Dinner will be provided. The evening includes live music, a live and silent auctions, and a dessert dash. Buy tickets at www.houghfoundation.org.
The Hough Foundation will host its annual Hough Hoedown fundraiser from 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. Sixth St, Vancouver. The event includes live music, a buffet dinner and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $75 if purchased in advance or $85 on the night of the event. Learn […]
