Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Silent Sky," based on the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, whose pioneering work in astronomy went largely unrecognized during her lifetime. […]
Columbia Springs' annual Kids Fishing Fest from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 features fishing for kids ages 5-14 with expert fishing mentors; a free fishing pole for each registered fishers, as well as up to two fish to take home; science and nature activities; and a barbecue lunch for all attendees (vegetarian options […]
WSU Extension Small Acreage Program will host the 18th annual Small Acreage Expo from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17 at the 78th St. Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. The expo features workshops on wildfire preparedness, mud and manure management, grazing field demonstration, septic system maintenance and financial, protecting soil and water, no-till drill […]
The Water Resources Education Center will host a volunteer clean-up from 9 to 11 a.m. May 17. Volunteers will weed, trim and remove invasive blackberries. Tools and gloves will be provided. Register at cityofvancouver.us/events/water-center-garden-cleanup-13/. For more details, email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or call 360-487-7111.
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a Litter Cleanup at Frenchman's Bar from 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 17. Volunteers should meet at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, 9612 N.W. Lower River Rd., Vancouver. Volunteers should dress for the weather with long pants and sturdy shoes and bring their own snacks and water. Register […]
Learn basic first aid for medical emergencies from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17 at the Clark College O'Connell Sports Complex. Adult, child and infant CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training methods are covered. Discuss illness, injury and many environmental and emotional considerations. Learn proper technique for choking emergencies. Upon completion, students will receive a […]
The Community Garden Club of Camas-Washougal will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at Zion Lutheran Church, 824 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. The sale includes wide variety of plants personally grown by the garden club's 100 members. The plants are nurtured in sterilized potting soil. Find perennials, annuals, […]
Thrive2Survive's Health and Wellness Clinic offers essential services for community wellbeing. The clinic is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at Living Hope Church, 2711 N.E. Andresen Road, Vancouver. The […]
The Vancouver Farmer's Market summer season runs through Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays on Eighth Street and Esther Street near Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. Visit vancouverfarmersmarket.com for a list of vendors and special events.
The Salmon Creek Lions Club is hosting a yard sale fundraiser to support local programs for youth, the environment, sight and hearing disabilities and food banks from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16 and 17 at 11510 N.W. Ninth Ave., Vancouver. Donations to the sale are welcome. Learn more at salmoncreeklions.org.
The Camas Public Library will offer its May "New Here!" program from 9:30-10:30 a.m. May 17. Adults new to the Camas community are invited to enjoy a morning treat, meet other newcomers and discover all that the library has to offer. Register at camaspl.org/NEWHERE or call 360-834-4692.
Join volunteers to work at the The Heritage Farm compost demo site, located at 1919 N.E. 78th St., starting at 10 a.m. April 19. Composting Field Instruction includes: -Types of composting systems -How to build a hot compost pile -How to turn a compost pile -How to use compost -How to make a lasagna garden […]
Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, will offer Berry Bowls workshops from 3-4:30 p.m. May 4; 5:30-7 p.m. May 14; and 10-11:30 a.m. May 17. Learn the basics […]
The League of Women Voters of Clark County's annual meeting is 10 a.m. to noon May 17 at CDM Caregiving Services, 2300 N.E. Andresen Rd., Vancouver. Learn more at lwvclarkcounty.org.
Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a broom-making workshop from 10 a.m. to noon May 17. Attendees will learn how to make a full-size standing broom with […]
The Clark County Resource Fair, part of the Families & Educators Training Series, is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 at Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School, 13413 […]
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17, members of Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post 14, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 14 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14 will distribute memorial poppies at six store locations in Vancouver. All donations support veterans and the military. For locations of the poppy distribution, call 360-696-2579 or […]
The 59th annual Parade of Bands is 10:30 a.m. May 17, featuring 24 local high school bands and over 120 entries total. The parade starts at Clark County Fire District […]
Kindred Vancouver and Calluna Alchemy host a flea market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every other Saturday in May and June at 2213 Main St., Vancouver. The market features […]
Pamela Johnson will host a Watercolor Wildflowers Workshop from noon to 2:30 p.m. May 17 via Zoom livestream. In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will create a wildflower painting with step-by-step guidance and simple tricks and tips. Students will use Johnson's style of loose and free watercolor painting, leaning into the fluid medium of watercolor and […]