• Herbal Torches Workshop

    Vampire Unicorns 3510 NE 3rd Ave., Camas, WA, United States

    Learn how to make herbal torches (also called "hag torches" or "witch torches") during a workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas. Students will learn the Old World art of creating small torches with beeswax, mullein and other herbs. Students will dip dried mullein stalks in beeswax then […]

    $50

    HOPE Dementia Support Group – Hampton Inn Salmon Creek

    The Hampton at Salmon Creek Memory Care Community 2305 N.E. 129th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

    HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Weekly meetings are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at The Hampton Salmon Creek, 14715 N.E. 20th Ave., Vancouver. A Zoom option is available.

    free

    Sip and Paint a Holiday Truck at Pepper Bridge

    Pepper Bridge Winery 677 W. Columbia Way, Vancouver, United States

    Camas artist Elida Field will lead a sip-and-paint night from 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 18 at Pepper Bridge Winery/Amavi Cellars, 677 W. Columbia Way, Vancouver. Field will guide students through the step-by-step process of painting a vintage red holiday truck. No experience is necessary. Attendees will leave with a completed 21-inch-by-12-inch painting. The cost is $85 […]

    $85

    Public Speaking—Toastmasters

    "Speakers With Spirit" is a club where you can enjoy improving your communication skills in the comfort of your home. We start each meeting with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting on Zoom every Thursday night 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Click on the website link below. Then click the black banner to enter […]

    Enhance Fitness Classes

    Enhance Fitness Classes

    Bethel Lutheran Church 12919 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie, WA, United States

    The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]

    NAMI Art Group

    NAMI Art Group

    NAMI Southwest Washington 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host an Art Group at the NAMI office, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver, from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday. For more information, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

    free
    Family Bingo Night

    Family Bingo Night

    Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

    The Camas Public Library offers Family Bingo Night on the third Friday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. in the library's Totem Pole Room. This event is open to all ages. Winners will get a colorful Reading Dragons library card. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/BINGO or by calling 360-834-4692.

    Free
    BIGMprov – Improv for Adults

    BIGMprov Offers Adult Improv Classes

    theARTScentered 1007 Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, United States +1 more

    BIGMprov will offer two nine-week improv courses for adults. Classes, led by instructor Holly Hurley Feather, will meet 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; and at 5 p.m. Sundays at Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. No acting or performance experience is necessary. Improv […]

    $150
    Holiday Light Walk at Skamania Lodge

    Holiday Light Walk at Skamania Lodge

    Skamania Lodge 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, United States

    Skamania Lodge, 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, will host a Holiday Light Walk in Tree House Village from 5-9 p.m. every night from Nov. 28-Jan. 4. A collection of forest animals and a life-size Sasquatch will be decorated with twinkling holiday lights. Enjoy hot cocoa around the fire pit at the end of your […]

    Chinese Take-Out Cooking Class

    Class Cooking 110 E 15th St., Vancouver, United States

    Chef Fabiola Donnelly will offer a "Chinese Take-Out for Christmas" class from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at Class Cooking, 110 E. 15th St., Vancouver. Students will learn the nuances of Chinese cooking to make favorites like chow mein and kung pao chicken. Ingredients, recipes and tools are included in this class which features demonstrations as […]

    $108.80

    Columbia Dance presents Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker

    Skyview Concert Hall 1300 NW 139th Street, Vancouver, WA

    Columbia Dance will present a sensory-friendly Fort Vancouver Nutcracker from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 19 with lower music volume, soft lighting, buffer seats and a relaxed environment. Audience members may move freely or make noise. Guests will enjoy the magic of a traditional Nutcracker — sparkling tutus, Tchaikovsky’s music and holiday cheer. This unique production also […]

    $22 – $27
    Vancouver Drive-Thru Nativity (live)

    Live Drive-Through Nativity

    Visitors are invited to see a drive-through live re-enactment of the Christmas Nativity with narration from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 19-21 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Vancouver North Stake, 11101 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. Narration in English, Spanish and Russian will be broadcast to FM stereos. CDs and YouTube links are available […]

    Free
    Pottery Date Night at Kilnfolk Clay Studio

    Pottery Date Night at Kilnfolk Clay Studio

    Kilnfolk Clay Studio 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, United States

    Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, hosts a "Clay Together" pottery date night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. The cost is $150 per couple. Class features beginner-friendly projects like slab-rolled mugs and vases with one single-color firing (additional colors are available for an extra […]

    $150
    American Legion Post 168 Amboy Bingo Night

    American Legion Post 168 Amboy Bingo Night

    The American Legion Tum Tum Post 168 21400 NE 399th St., Amboy, United States

    The American Legion Tum Tum Post 168 hosts a Bingo Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Friday of every month at 21400 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. Enjoy an evening of bingo and help support local veterans and their families. All are welcome. Proceeds directly benefit veterans’ assistance programs in North Clark County.

    Scottish Country Dance

    Scottish Country Dance

    Scottish Country Dance "Friday Frolic" classes run from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 19 at Columbia Dance, 1700 Broadway, Vancouver. The first class is free. No partner or special clothing is needed but soft-soled shoes are recommended. New dancers are welcome. Admission is $8. Learn more at rscds-swws.org or contact Liza Halpenny at lizahalpenny@msn.com.

    $8

    Planting in Ridgefield

    Horn's Corner 4411 S. Settler Drive, Ridgefield, WA, United States

    The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a volunteer planting event from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 20 at Horn’s Corner, 4411 S. Settler Dr., Ridgefield. Wear long pants, rainboots or waterproof shoes and dress for the weather. Bring snacks and water.

    free
    Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Trains

    Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Trains

    Chelatchie Prairie Railroad 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt, WA, United States

    Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Trains will depart at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 29-Dec. 21 from the station at 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Riders will see views of the Lewis River from a hillside vantage point, take a trip through a solid rock tunnel and then […]

    $16 – $22
    Bridge, Assisted Play

    Assisted Bridge: Lesson and Play

    Vancouver Bridge Club 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Suite H, Vancouver, WA, United States

    The Vancouver Bridge Club will host free, assisted bridge play from 9:15-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Attendees will get a free bridge lesson then play. Assistance will be available if needed.

    free