Single Seniors will host a day out in Portland. Starting at 11 a.m. Dec. 8, the group will carpool to the Pittock Mansion, followed by lunch at Elephant's Delicatessen. Carpooling attendees should meet on the south side of the garden area of Fred Meyer, 11325 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.
Kids and adults agree: it wouldn't be the holidays without a visit to ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Bring friends and family to enjoy a an nighttime walk through a dazzling display of 1.5 million lights, ZooLights runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 to Jan. 5, except Christmas Day, […]
The Grotto, 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, will offer its annual Christmas Festival of Lights from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30, except Christmas day. Hours are 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25 to Dec. 16 and from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17-30. Online advance tickets are $14 for ages 12 and up and […]
Artist Sola Cejas has transformed her home at 1004 W Street, Vancouver, into a full-house immersive art experience. Last year, hundreds of local visitors came to see this one-of-a-kind experience. […]
The next Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic will feature poet Sam Preminger at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Art at the Cave Gallery, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. There's a $5 suggested donation to attend. Donations can be made in person or through Christopher Luna’s PayPal account (christopherjluna@gmail.com). Include a memo stating that the money […]
The Hockinson High School Theatre Company invites the community to its production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 9 and 10 at 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. There will also be a 1 p.m. matinee performance at Dec. 10. Watch dedicated Hockinson thespians retell the classic […]
Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Christmas Belles" from Dec. 2-18. A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 […]
The Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, presents Comedy on Tap on the second Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. featuring local and regional stand-up comics hosted by Tristian Spillman. Tickets are $15, available at kigginstheatre.com.
"Partyquest," a short film featuring stand-up by Tristian Spillman, Rachelle Cochran, Pete Young, Emma Pace Jonas, Chad Johnson, Michael Garcia and Chris Ettrick, will premiere on Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Tickets are $15. The premiere will include "campfire tales" from the comedians involved. Music and ambiance […]
Greater Vancouver Chamber will host its 2023 Legislative Outlook at Hilton Vancouver Washington from at 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 9. Attendees will to hear from the 17th, 18th, 20th, and 49th Districts’ legislators, as they discuss the priorities that most affect the business community and what will be championed in the upcoming session […]
Single Seniors will meet for food and cards at Round Table Clubhouse, 5016 NE Thurston Way, from noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 9. For more information call 360-892-8944.
Shoppers seeking unique holiday gifts will again have a wide variety of choices at the second annual MESO Makers Winter Market, opening Sunday, Dec. 4, at Alberta Commons, 376 N.E. Sumner St. in Portland. Hosted by the nonprofit Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), the free market will run until Dec. 23. The hours will […]
George Bailey, Clarence and the Bedford Falls community will come to Portland Center Stage this holiday season, in a fresh, inventive reimagining of the beloved holiday story. "It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" will open on Nov. 25 and run through Dec. 24 at The Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Tickets are […]
Kids and adults agree: it wouldn't be the holidays without a visit to ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Bring friends and family to enjoy a an nighttime walk through a dazzling display of 1.5 million lights, ZooLights runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 to Jan. 5, except Christmas Day, […]
The Grotto, 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, will offer its annual Christmas Festival of Lights from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30, except Christmas day. Hours are 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25 to Dec. 16 and from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17-30. Online advance tickets are $14 for ages 12 and up and […]
The Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at the Portland International Raceway will be open from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31 at 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland. It's the largest light show in the Northwest, spanning the entire track. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. […]
See 150,000 Christmas lights at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver, hung on ten homes and the newly added property of Our Lady of Lourdes church. The light display includes live entertainment, carolers, Santa Claus and "snowfall." Boy Scouts will sell hot cocoa and treats on weekends during the month of December. The display will be […]
Artist Sola Cejas has transformed her home at 1004 W Street, Vancouver, into a full-house immersive art experience. Last year, hundreds of local visitors came to see this one-of-a-kind experience. […]
The Hockinson Community Holiday Tree Lighting is returning this holiday season at 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at Hockinson Community Church, 15918 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie. The 20-foot grand fir from Thornton’s Tree Farm and local donors will be adorned with hundreds of holiday lights. The Hockinson Middle School Band will perform holiday music. There […]
