The Christmas Ships are getting ready to set sail for their 68th year as delighting spectators with colorful, light-bedecked flotillas during the parade's 2022 holiday season. The Christmas Ship Parade will open Dec. 2 on the Columbia River in the area of North Portland Harbor. The parade will run for 15 nights through Dec. 21. […]
After a three-year hiatus, Imago Theatre’s internationally-acclaimed mega hit ZooZoo is back. This December, the introverted frogs, finicky penguins and acrobatic larvae are coming out of hibernation to delight audiences ages 4 and up at 17 S.E. 8th Ave., Portland. This sophisticated sequel to Imago’s witty and whimsical family show "Frogz" will tickle minds and […]
The all-women choral group In Mulieribus presents "A Rose in Midwinter" on two nights at two Portland venues: 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1716 N.W. Davis St., […]
Take Off Pounds Sensibly group that meets every Wednesday at 17401 S.E. 39th St. from 8 to 11 a.m.. For more information, contact Sharon Hall at 360-332-5771.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Vancouver 1056 meets at Vista Del Ria 17401 SE 39th St. every Wednesday from 8 to 11 a.m. For more information, contact Sharon Hall at 661-332-5771.
Clark Conservation District is hosting an online sale of native plants from Nov. 30 to Feb. 18. Plants must be ordered online at clarkcd.org/native-plant-sale and picked up in person on Feb. 18 at CASEE, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Drive-through pick-ups will be offered in 30-minute time slots from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944
The Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, will host a Winter Solstice walk from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 21. The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is the shortest day of the year. After winter solstice, each day will gain more light until the summer solstice in June. Take an afternoon […]
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 Battle Ground Rotary club meets every Wednesday at the Galeottis Banquet Room in old town Battle Ground, 715 East Main St., starting at 5:30 p.m. Guests are always welcome. Doors open at 5 p.m. for socializing. Battle Ground Rotary is a non-profit club. The club seeks to raise funds to help with local and […]
Husband and wife songwriters JT Wise Duo will perform at Maryhill Winery on the Vancouver Waterfront at 801 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 21.
Skamania Lodge, 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, is hosting a Winter Solstice Celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 21. Mark the longest night and shortest day of the year from at the Riverview Pavilion with live music, festive bites, wine tasting, tree oracle readings and craft tables. Sip hot chocolate, hot apple cider, […]
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. […]
Knit and Natter is a weekly drop-in program for knitters, crocheters and other fiber artists. Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Vancouver Mall Library, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive #285. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact Judy Turner at 360-896-7135.
The Council for the Homeless will observe Homeless Persons Memorial Day at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21. The event will acknowledge and honor the lives of those affected by homelessness that were lost this year. A candlelight vigil and gathering will be outside the front of […]
The week before Christmas, Northwood Public House and Brewery 1401 N.E. Rasmussen Blvd., Battle Ground, will provide three opportunities for families to soak in the spirit of the season with live music from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 20, 21 and 22. On Dec. 20, The Bylines will perform sophisticated holiday lounge show. On Dec. […]
54°40' Brewing, 3801 S. Truman St. #1, Washougal, will host a weekly "Geeks Who Drink" trivia night from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz where useless knowledge means everything. Questions cover everything from Hungary to "The Hunger […]
Clark-Skamania Flyfishers will host its next monthly meeting from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 21 at Black Pearl on the Columbia, 56 S. 1st St., Washougal. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. with an optional Wet Fly Hour at 6 p.m. In December, members traditionally share photos, videos and stories of their 2022 fishing adventures. […]
Belly dancing classes are offered at Malia's Dance Studio, 228 N.E. 19th Ave., Camas, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Learn shimmies, hip articulations, graceful hands, body fluidity and artistry. Classes combine fusion belly dance with eclectic music, from Wardruna to Lizzo to Fleetwood Mac to Metallica. In person and online classes are both available. […]
The Christmas Ships are getting ready to set sail for their 68th year as delighting spectators with colorful, light-bedecked flotillas during the parade's 2022 holiday season. The Christmas Ship Parade will open Dec. 2 on the Columbia River in the area of North Portland Harbor. The parade will run for 15 nights through Dec. 21. […]
