The Camas Public Library offers a Virtual Speaker Series featuring talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. October’s speakers are scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute at 11 a.m. Oct. 2, Silvia Moreno-Garcia at 4 p.m. Oct. 9, and Lori Gottlieb at 11 a.m. Oct. 22. Learn more at libraryc.org/camaslibrary/upcoming.
The Fort Vancouver Kiwanis meet every Wednesday at Cascadia Brothers Evergreen Pub from 11:30 a.m. to 1 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.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at 1 p.m. For more information, call 360-892-8944
The Camas Public Library's Killer Reads Book Club is a mystery, thriller, and true crime book club for adults that meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. After you register, pick up your copy of the book at the library's service desk. To register, call the library at 360-834-4692 […]
The Camas Farmers Market is 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays through Oct. 2 in front of the Camas Public Library at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave. Find seasonal produce from 50 local growers, food vendors and artisans, plus live music and kids' activities. Find a list of vendors at camasfarmersmarket.org.
The Camas Public Library offers a creative writing club for teens in grades 6 through 12 from 5 to 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. Dear Reader is a welcoming, non-judgmental and open space to work on creative writing projects. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/DearReader.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Men's Support Group online via Zoom from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.
Pepper Bridge Winery and Amavi Cellars host a Wine Wednesday Block Party from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at 677 Columbia Way, Vancouver. Admission is free. For details, call 360-726-6119.
Celebrate the season with a pumpkin-making workshop at Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Students will create their own ceramic pumpkins using the pinch pot method. No experience is necessary. Family-friendly workshops are for adults and children over age five (with parent help). Workshops are $55 per person, including an hour and a […]
The Sons and Daughters of Italy hosts weekly bocce ball meets every Wednesday (weather permitting) at Vancouver Elks Lodge, located at 11605 S.E. McGillvray Blvd., starting at 5:30 p.m. Event is free and open to all ages and skill levels. For more information, call 360-521-5584.
Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged. Tour availability is subject to volunteer availability. Tours involve climbing stairs, though there is an elevator for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture serves as a striking example of late 19th-century American architecture, with ornate features including stained glass, decorative woodwork and a turret. The museum-like setting features […]
The Salmon Creek Farmers Market is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 3 at the entrance to Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 2211 N.E. 139th St., Salmon Creek, with a Harvest Halloween Market on Oct. 31. The market features fresh, local produce, prepared food, flowers and artisan products. Most farms represented at the […]
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.
Daughters of the Pioneers Washington Chapter presents guest speaker Sammuel Hawkins, Executive Director of the Historic Music Preservation Project and Impresario of the Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra, at the group's meeting at 1 p.m. Oct. 3. Hawkins will recount his adventures in preserving and performing early American jazz and popular music. Daughters of the […]
Single Seniors will host their monthly potluck meeting at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd, starting at 1 p.m. Oct. 3. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Family Support Group online via Zoom from 3 to 4:30 p.m. every first, second and third Thursday of the month. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Connection Support Group online via Zoom from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Thursday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.
Teens from 6th through 12th grade can come to the Camas Public Library from 4:30 to 5:30 Oct. 3 to sample (and rate) pumpkin-flavored treats and while exploring the season's new Young Adult releases. Some of the foods may contain nuts, wheat, gluten, eggs and soy. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/PumpkinSpice.
