The eighth annual Washougal Studio Artists Spring Tour is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3-4, featuring a free, self-guided tour of 32 artists in 17 studios. Tour-takers can explore the studios, meet artists and discover original artwork, from fused glass and textiles to bronze sculpture, painting, jewelry and mixed media. Go to www.washougalstudioartists.org for […]
The free, self-guided Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2, 3 and 4. See the work of 48 artists in 42 studios, from painting to ceramics, jewelry to textiles, woodworking to photography, and glass to metalsmith. Studios are located throughout the Mid-Columbia Gorge region. See a map of studio […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club will host a spring open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3 and 4 at the clubhouse on 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-11 and free for tots under 3. Hour-long VIP tours ($25) start at 8:30 a.m. […]
Keller Williams Premier Partners will host a free Teen Career and Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4 at 2211 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Pizza will be provided. Teens can connect with local businesses offering summer jobs and other positions.
Love Street Playhouse presents "Moon Over Buffalo," April 25 to May 18, centering on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s stuck playing "Private Lives" and "Cyrano De Bergerac" at a community theater in Buffalo, New York. They learn that filmmaker Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee and may […]
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. This drama explores how, during a time of immense scientific discoveries, women's ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Tickets are $26 at […]
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 of hand-building a mini colander from clay. This event is beginner- and family-friendly. Kilfolk staff will fire and glaze your piece with the color of […]
The Vancouver Master Chorale’s new director, Philip Denton, will lead the 90-voice group and a 22-piece professional orchestra in "From Haydn to Basin Street," featuring two very different versions of the Latin Mass, at 7 p.m. May 3 and 3 p.m. May 4 at the Vancouver First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. The choir […]
Youth Uptown Poetry open mic night meets from 5 p.m. to 6:15 on the first Sunday of every month at Metallion Cafe, 1906 Main St., Vancouver. Anyone age 18 and younger is welcome to share their poetry in a safe and supportive environment.
Willful Wine at the Grant House, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, will offer Dinner and Jazz from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 4. Brent Follis and Friends will perform in the east parlor. Dinner reservations start at 4:45 p.m. The $20 cover charge goes to the band. Reservations are available at opentable.com. Learn more at willfulwine.com.
UnderBar, 1701 1/2 Broadway, Vancouver, will host a drag show fundraiser from 7-9 p.m. May 4 to benefit the Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program. The show features local drag group The Campers, a drag group. Every dollar tipped to the performers helps provide free legal aid to those facing housing insecurity, family law challenges and […]
The Battle Ground Public Schools District Art Show returns for its 66th year, bringing back the popular People’s Choice Award. The public is invited to view students' art on the district website and vote for their favorite submission at each grade level through 8 a.m. May 12. All grade levels are represented in the show […]
The Camas Public Library will offer a window clings workshop for preschoolers from 11 a.m.-noon May 5. Preschoolers and their adults will create window clings out of glue, dish soap and food coloring. The library will provide all materials. No registration is required.
Open Topics is a weekly online meet-up where members can share experiences, interests, ideas, knowledge and expertise. Anyone can join. Meeting formats vary from week to week. Possible formats include a prepared presentation followed by a question-and-answer session; an interview with an experienced individual in a specific field; a roundtable discussion with three or four […]
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
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.
Battle Ground Public Schools’ annual plant and greenhouse sales run April 26 through May 6 at three locations: Battle Ground High School; the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE); and Prairie High School. Find annual and perennial bedding and flowering plants, vegetable starts and hanging baskets. All items are grown by district students […]
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 Highgate Senior Living, 9803 NE Hazel Dell Ave., from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The Camas Public Library hosts the Close Knit knitting group on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Create and converse with new crafty friends while knitting, crocheting or working on other fiber arts projects. Attendees are asked to please bring their own supplies. This program is only for adults. Sign up at CamasPL.org/closeknit.
Clark College Community and Continuing Education will host a weekly “Natural History of Mount St. Helens” class starting 6 to 8 p.m. May 5. A geologist will discuss the geology, plants, fish and wildlife and human history of our local active volcano. The cost is $75. Learn more at clark.edu/cce/.