The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington needs volunteers for an invasive English ivy pull from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 16, in partnership with the Ridgefield Garden Club. Volunteers should come to Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield, wear long pants and sturdy shoes and bring their own snacks and water. A Spanish translator […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington needs volunteers for planting events around Clark County from 9 to noon on Saturdays in October and November. Register at thewatershedalliance.org. The dates and locations are below. Oct. 26: Burnt Bridge Creek, Vancouver Nov. 2: Horn's Corner, Ridgefield Nov. 9: Camas Nov. 16: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Campus, Camas Nov. […]
Passages to Success hosts Coffee Chats for local businesspeople from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at Latte Da Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver. Attendance is free. Coffee and food will be available to purchase from the venue. Learn more at passagestosuccess.com.
"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]
"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. […]
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.
Bricktastic! brick-building showcase is 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 16 at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 East Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Bricktastic! is open to participants of all ages. See the entry form at columbiaplayproject.org/events/bricktastic, pick your favorite category (or two), and start building your masterpiece. There's no fee to participate.
NatureScaping will host their annual Native Mason Bee experience at the CASEE Center from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 16. The event will give attendees hands-on experience in learning and caring for bees in the local area. Event will be held in the CASEE Center, Building B, Room 205, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush […]
Skyview High School will host a free paper shred event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Nov. 16th Safely dispose of unneeded sensitive documents. Participants can watch their documents being shredded. Only paper documents will be accepted, including sensitive papers, bills and medical records. Please limit five boxes or bags per vehicle. All financial […]
Pomeroy Farm will host Christmastime on the Farm from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17. Attendees can meet Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., take Christmas card photos at one of many themed backdrops and shop at the holiday vendor market. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 3 […]
Washougal Studio Artists presents the annual Holiday Art Market Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17, featuring the work of 25 local artists at 13 studios. Meet the artists and explore an array of works in fused glass, textiles, bronze sculpture, painting, jewelry, mixed media, collage, ceramics and photography. Many artists also […]
Nov. 16 and 17 is the most festive time of year at Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Guests can meet Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., take Christmas card photo at themed photo ops and shop at the holiday market. Admission is […]
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 Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8 at the clubhouse, 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. Visitors can see an HO scale model of the Columbia Gorge and surrounding areas. VIP tours start at 8:30 a.m. Buy […]
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 Portland Holiday Market is at the Portland Expo Center from noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 15 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17. This year’s […]
In celebration of National Native Heritage Month, the Clark County Historical Museum will host an Indigenous Peoples Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16 at 1511 Main St., Vancouver. The market will showcase the talents of 14 local Indigenous vendors. Native American flutist Sherrie Davis will perform live during the market. The museum […]
Northwest Personal Training is hosting a new winter training program held on Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m. The six week program will explore a new training technique each week. Cost is $180 for the full six weeks. All fitness levels are welcome to attend, whether a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this program will […]
Discover the creativity of local artisans and makers at ilani's Holiday Crafts and Ale Festival, noon to 9 p.m. Nov. 16 and noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 17, followed by […]
