The Camas Public Library is hosting a "Create a Cryptid" contest for all ages to create a new cryptid worthy of keeping company with the Loch Ness monster, the Yeti, the Kraken and the chupacabra. The deadline to submit artwork for your own original cryptid is 5 p.m. Oct. 16. Use whatever medium you’d like […]
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington's "Unleash Your Heart" fundraising gala and silent auction is is Oct. 7 in the Cowlitz Ballroom at ilani Casino Resort. Enjoy a night with food, wine, stories and a live auction. Social hour and hors d'oeuvres are at 6 p.m. and the dinner and auction begin at 7 p.m., […]
The Camas Public Library will host a weekly "Kid Librarian" event when a kid gets to be a librarian for a day. Each new Kid Librarian will share the books they're reading, reimagined cover art and a video book review. Registration is required. Registration and more information is available online at CamasPL.org/kidlibrarian.
The Camas Public Library is offering "How to Choose a New Computer," a free workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 2. The class is geared toward older adults. Instructors Robin Gao and Margaux Shields will help students make sense of choices and whittle down the options to find a good fit. No experience […]
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Volunteers from a local nonprofit, Ren Locus, are available to provide free tax assistance on a weekly basis at the Three Creeks Community Library, 800 N.E. Tenney Rd., from noon to 4 p.m. Tax assistance can help help with filing a tax return, reviewing a letter from the IRS, or other general tax questions. They […]
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.
Touchmark at Fairway Village, 2911 S.E. Village Loop, Vancouver, is hosting four events in its Fireside Room as part of Active Aging Week. Call 360-254-2866 for more information and to RSVP. The events are as follows: Oct. 2, 2 p.m.: "Pause for Paws." Learn about pet therapy and how to become a certified pet therapist. […]
The Lewis River Rotary Club will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 East Main St., from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Oct 3. This meeting will include a presentation by Brandie Quinlon with Walmart & Community engagement. For more information email LewisRiverRotaryClub@gmail.com.
Southwest Washington Society for Human Resource Management annual conference, "Together We Succeed," is 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 3 at Vancouver Hilton Convention Center, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. The keynote speaker is Moe Carrick with "Making Work Good: Critical Human Resources Crossroads for the Future." Attendees will also get information about legal and […]
The Camas Public Library is hosting a Scary Story Contest for kids in third through 12th grades. Stories must be 500 words or less and be inspired by one of these prompts: 1) You are walking alone in a graveyard at midnight. 2) You make the mistake of stealing from the town witches. Stories must […]
Clark County Newcomers Club mission is to provide a network for fostering friendships in an atmosphere of mutual respect and to support local charities and service endeavors. Monthly coffees are held on the first Tuesday of the month beginning at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 805 S.E. Ellsworth Road, Vancouver (on […]
HOPE Dementia Support will host a Care Partner's Workshop at Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3. Joyce Beedle, RN,BSN, Dementia Educator and Consultant will teach you how to make the most of your in-home care. She will give you tips and resources to make the most of […]
Dharma Light Tibetan Buddhist Association of Vancouver will create a Tibetan sand mandala at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, over several days in October. This project is a beautiful and intricate time-based art form. According to Tibetan Buddhist belief, a sand mandala is meant to create a profound experience of compassion. The positive effects […]
The Clark County Toastmasters club meets weekly on Tuesdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. Have fun with other great folks as you learn and practice everything you need to grow those communication and leadership skills. For more information, call 321-439-1400 or visit the Toastmasters's website at 9527.toastmastersclubs.org.
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will meet Oct. 3, at the American Legion, 4607 St. James Rd. Lunch will be at noon, meeting begins at 12:45 p.m. Laura Ellsworth from the Council for the Homeless will lead a presentation.
A group of local painters meets Tuesdays from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Washougal Senior Community Center, 1681 C St., Washougal, just behind the library and city hall. The group is free to attend. Work on new projects and get support from other painters. Those who work in a range of mediums -- watercolor, […]