The twisted minds at ScareGrounds PDX present three bone-chilling haunted attractions at Oaks Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, from Sept. 30 through Oct. 30. ScareGrounds is open Fridays, […]
"A Song for Coretta" by Pearl Cleage is an inspiring tribute to Coretta Scott King (1927-2006). It tells the story of five Black women from different backgrounds waiting outside the […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host the annual Lacamas Lake Clean-Up event at Heritage Park, 303 N.W. Lake Rd., from 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 1. Every year, the water level in the lake is drawn down for maintenance and during this time volunteers pick up the litter that is exposed.
The 2022 BirdFest and Bluegrass will be entirely in person on Oct. 1. The City of Ridgefield will host in-town events, including vendors and music in Downtown Ridgefield. On the refuge, guests can enjoy a self-guided Carty Unit Refuge hike at 28908 N.W. Main Ave. with wandering trail stewards to answer questions, Sandhill Crane Tours, […]
The Battle Ground Education Foundation will be having it's annual auction event from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2. The auction offers both a virtual and in-person event. The in-person component will take place on Oct. 1 at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 East Main St. Battle Ground. Doors open at 5:00 pm. This event is […]
Portland Japanese Garden presents its final art exhibition of 2022, "The Garden of Resonance," featuring the work of internationally acclaimed artist Jun Kaneko. Kaneko, winner of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Sculpture Center, has made major contributions to the field of sculptural art on a global scale, exploring the relationships between art, […]
The Portland Art Museum presents "Perspectives," a special exhibition of more than 60 works by local BIPOC (Black, indigenous and people of color) photographers made during the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. Perspectives features work by artists Emery Barnes, Joseph Blake, Linneas Boland-Godbey, David (Daveed) Jacobo, Mariah Harris, and Byron Merritt. The exhibition opens […]
Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October; admission ends at 4 p.m. Take a hayride down Pumpkin Lane, pick out the perfect pumpkin (priced by circumference from $1.50 to $12 for standard pumpkins; specialty pumpkins are […]
Vancouver’s popular Old Apple Tree Festival returns from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Old Apple Tree Park, 112 S.E. Columbia Way. Strongly rooted in our community, the legendary Old Apple Tree makes its comeback. Planted in 1826 at Fort Vancouver, the Old Apple Tree is the oldest apple tree in the […]
After a two year hiatus, Northwood Public House and Brewery, 1401 S.E. Rasmussen Blvd. Battle Ground, will once again be transformed into a Bavarian-style beer hall on Oct. 1 and 2 for the return of its annual Oktoberfest. Traditional German beer and food will be served all day and night along with live music and […]
During October, Vancouver's food scene will be on display as restaurants offer 3 items for $25 or $35. Dine the Couve returns as an annual month-long event hosted by Visit Vancouver WA to support small businesses, while celebrating the city's and county's culinary prowess. Restaurants will offer a three-course meal comprised of appetizer, entrée, and […]
Artists and art lovers over 18 are invited to join the Art Critique Group meeting every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in the atrium at 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., near Art on the Boulevard and Meiko's Marketplace Flowers. Attendees will draw, paint, and discuss art. For more information, email Gail at gqrn12316@gmail.com.
The Covington House Heritage Society invites the community to an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 1. Enjoy history from the 1850s to the present. Tour the house and discover what is available to the public. The event features period games, music and dress. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Susan […]
The Clark County Historical Museum will host guided tours, telling the stories of Clark County's haunted history. Tours will take place every Friday and Saturday night in October, starting at 6 p.m. at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98661 Tour guides will lead up to 25 people for approximately a […]
Everyone is welcome to St. Luke's Jazz Vespers service at 6 p.m. Oct 1 at St. Luke's~San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The jazz service features Mike Horsfall on piano and vibraphone, Laurent Nickel on bass, Brent Follis on drums, and special guest Dominic Castillo on guitar and vocals. The service […]
JT and Maggie Wise will perform on the patio (weather permitting) at La Uva Fortuna, 16712 N.E. 219th St, Battle Ground, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 1. The husband-and-wife duo plays bluesy, roots rock featuring JT Wise on guitar and vocals and Margaret Wise on bass and vocals. Wood fired pizza and other Italian […]
Vancouver Elks 823 presents the fourth annual Nightmares on Elk Street Haunted House at 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October. This is an extremely scary indoor haunted house with disturbing depictions of blood and gore, including visual and auditory frights, strobe lights and fog machines. It is not […]
As we fall into autumn with shorter days and longer nights, hear a live online presentation by three storytellers who will be harvesting a cornucopia of tales fit for the season. From personal to powerful, historical to hysterical, join Pam Maben, Chetter Galloway and Ingrid Nixon for a bountiful night of stories hosted by the […]
"A Song for Coretta" by Pearl Cleage is an inspiring tribute to Coretta Scott King (1927-2006). It tells the story of five Black women from different backgrounds waiting outside the Ebenezer Baptist Church with other mourners to pay their final respects to the late civil rights activist. The women share their situations and stories of […]
Nancy Wilson, from the multi-platinum rock group Heart, will perform a free show at ilani's Muze Lounge, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, at 8 p.m. Oct. 1. With her sister, Ann, Wilson leads the multi-platinum rock group Heart, which has sold upwards of 35 million albums. Wilson is revered as an ingenious guitar player and as […]
