The Vancouver Farmers Market is open year-round at the intersection of Eighth Street and Esther Street in downtown Vancouver, next to Esther Short Park. Cold-season hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays from now through March 30. Find local farm produce and products, artisan wares, bread and baked goods, pet treats, flowers, plants […]
The nonprofit Please Don't Die Black Men host a Black History Month Fashion Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. The purpose of this event is to showcase African Americans who have contributed significantly to the development of the […]
Portland Japanese Garden offers a new exhibit, "Masterpieces in Miniature: The Art of Netsuke Sculptures," on display in the Pavilion Gallery through March 4. Once immensely popular across Japan, netsuke (pronounced nets-keh) were miniature sculptures that also served as personal fashion accessories, overcoming the lack of pockets in men’s clothing by hanging small items from […]
The Artisans’ Guild of Camas will host the HeART Fest Fine Art Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10 at Lacamas Lake Lodge, 227 N.E. Lake Road, Camas. Attendees will find fused glass, textiles, jewelry, acrylics and ceramics. For more details, visit artisansguildcamas.org.
Blue Bond Studio and Gallery, 6542 N.E. 10th Ave., Hazel Dell, has been revitalized. A grand re-opening celebration will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10 with refreshments, art demonstrations and prizes. Visitors are invited to stroll around the gallery and view more than 200 works, from petite to very large, […]
Between Feb. 9 and 18, 23 wineries and tasting rooms of the Southwest Washington Winery Association in Clark and Cowlitz counties will hold their annual St. Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate Festival. Visit tasting rooms in Clark and Cowlitz counties to sample local wines paired with artisan chocolates. Hours, prices and pairings for each tasting room […]
Heathen Brewing Feral Public House will host a sign making workshop from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Attendees will make a "Welcome Spring" or Easter-themed sign. The $35 fee include all materials needed to make the sign. No experience is needed. Food and drinks are available to buy from Heathen Brewing, but are not […]
The Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, will present a series of brief documentaries from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 10 recorded by National Park Service Ranger Shelton Johnson. The videos highlight the important role of Buffalo Soldiers within national parks. Admission is free but please register at friendsfortvancouver.org.
North Clark Historical Museum will host "Let's Party!" its 36th Annual Membership Meeting at 1 p.m. Feb. 10 at 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. The focus for 2024 is "Preserving Local History, Cultivating the Future." The meeting includes a basket raffle and refreshments. The 2024 raffle quilt made by Chelatchie Quilters will be revealed and […]
Attendees will transform a locally and sustainable sourced live edge walnut piece into a ready-to-use charcuterie board. No experience is necessary for this workshop, 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 10 at Brothers Cascadia Evergreen Pub, 108 W. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. All tools, supplies and finishing oil are provided. The instructor is Portland-based woodworker Abby Ruston. […]
Single Seniors will host a sing-along event at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. Attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend. For more […]
The Vancouver Folk Singers will meet at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, located a t 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. Feb. 10. Meeting will begin at 1, […]
Julie Williams will teach a card-making class from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 10 at Gather Arts Studio, 16523 N.E. 170th Ave., Brush Prairie. focusing on wire-wrapped rings. Students will make six different greeting cards with envelopes for Valentine's Day. Attendees will learn unique card-making techniques, including wax stamping, rubber stamping and paper embossing. No […]
Corridor Gallery, located inside the Esther Short Building, 610 Esther St, Vancouver, will host an artist's reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 10 for Paul Solevad, whose work is on display as part of the "Creative Parallels"exhibit, exploring the expression of culture and landscape through expressive strokes and earthy tones. Solevad's career includes painting […]
Come to RV Inn Style Resorts Convention Center for "Whiskey, Wine and Wheelchairs," a night of whiskey, wine and small bites from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at 7607 N.E. 26th Ave., Vancouver. Tickets are $75. All proceeds benefit A Caring Closet, a non-profit organization that provides gently used durable medical equipment for those […]
The Police Activities League of Southwest Washington presents the fourth annual Burgers, Bites and Brews pub crawl fundraiser from Feb. 4 to 10. The fundraiser is a partnership with seven local eateries. Community members are invited to visit participating locations and let businesses know they are there for the fundraiser. A percentage of the proceeds […]
Coast to Coast Fish House offers live music by local artists from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evenings. Shows are open to all ages with no cover charge. Locally and family-owned, Coast to Coast features a full bar, twelve beers on tap and a gluten-free beer menu. The food is Coastal Maine inspired with gluten-free […]
Vancouver Art Space, located upstairs in the Vancouver Mall, is offering three Valentine's Day card-making classes at 3 p.m. Feb. 5, 6 p.m. Feb. 10 and 3 p.m. Feb. 12. Each class lasts two hours. Attendees can make up to three cards using a selection of glittery, gauzy papers, charms, feathers and other ephemera. Materials […]
Enjoy an evening of music and dancing with your family at the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. Two dates are offered: 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10. The cost is $16 for Vancouver residents or $18 for non-residents. Tickets can be purchased online or in-person at Firstenburg […]
Dive into the mysteries of the deep at the free Portland Winter Light Festival, Feb. 2-10 at various locations throughout Portland. Discover a world that glows under pressure. The festival is open 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with additional pop-up locations throughout the week. Anchor locations are Pioneer Courthouse Square, World Trade Center Plaza […]
