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. Nov. 25 to Dec. 16 and from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17-30. Online advance tickets are $14 for ages 12 and up and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
Memorial Lutheran Church, 2700 E. 28th St., Vancouver, will host weekly Advent worship services at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21. In this Advent series, attendees will be reminded that Christ is born in us spiritually every day and exists to strengthen, support, save and renew us.
Re-Imagined Radio presents "A Christmas Carol," from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. This family tradition has returned to the Kiggins after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. The performance is a live, in-person radio play showcasing voice actors and professional foley artists with visual backdrops. The […]
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., Portland, and 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at St. Philip Neri Church, 2408 S.E. 16th Ave., Portland. Medieval carols and contemporary songs for the holidays will […]
St. John Lutheran Church will host a Longest Night service on the date of the winter solstice, Dec. 21, at 11005 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. The contemplative service, which starts at 7 p.m., is geared toward those who experience grief during the holidays. The evening will include live music, prayers and scripture readings. The sanctuary […]
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 0658 meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 300 S.W. 7th Ave., Battle Ground. For more information, contact Donna at 562-355-0950.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.
The Clark County Civil Service Commission will briefly meet for a Special Meeting on Dec 29 at 9 a.m. to approve backgrounds. This will be an online only meeting via Microsoft Teams.
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 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. Nov. 25 to Dec. 16 and from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17-30. Online advance tickets are $14 for ages 12 and up and […]
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. […]
Mountain dulcimer player and fingerstyle guitarist Lance Frodsham will perform Christmas, Celtic and roots music at 54°40′ Brewing, 3801 S. Truman St. #1, Washougal, from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 22. There is no cover charge but beer and food are available to buy.
