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 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.
All are invited to join the Interstate Bridge Replacement program to learn more about the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. Meeting will be held online via Zoom from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 9. At this briefing, we will discuss the proposed investments studied in the Draft SEIS, share information about the findings of the […]
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.
The Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 4, holds their monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of every month, except July and August, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the 40 et 8, 2809 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. Learn more at www.facebook.com/disabledveterans4.
White Oak Books, 1700 Main St., Suite D, Vancouver, hosts book clubs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Wednesdays and Thursdays of each month. For more details or to join, email Peter Glavin at peter@whiteoakbooks.net. Learn more about the independent and locally owned White Oak Books at whiteoakbooks.net.
The Composter Recycler program will host a virtual workshop to learn how to compost the SMART way starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 9. There will be in-person opportunity to construct a compost pile with experts, and view demonstration compost bins in action. (Participants are eligible for a compost bin at no cost). Join via Zoom.
The next Science on Tap at the Kiggins Theatre is 7 p.m. Oct. 9. Tickets range from $15 to $45 at kigginstheatre.com/now-playing. For more than 40 years, the federal government produced plutonium for America’s nuclear weapons program at Hanford in Southest Washington. Since plutonium production ended in 1989, the focus has shifted to the world’s […]
Eat at Panera Bread, 7200 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver, from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1 to raise funds for the Hough Foundation. Use code FUND4U at online checkout, in the Panera app or at the kiosk inside the cafe. You can also bring a copy of the above flyer. The fundraiser does not include […]
Camas Antiques and Liberty Theatre of Camas-Washougal are hosting a classic movie event at 2 p.m. Oct. 27. See the 80th anniversary showing of "The Thin Man." Tickets are $7 at camasliberty.com or buy tickets at the box office at 315 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. After the movie, head over to Camas Antiques, 305 N.E. Fourth […]
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 […]
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.
Single Seniors will meet for a game day playing bunco at Firstenburg Community Center, located at 700 N.E. 136th Ave., starting at 1 p.m. Attendees must pay $2 at the front desk before going down to the end of the hallway to the meeting room to play. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
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.
All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in this virtual public meeting for the Community Advisory Group held from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 10. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The […]
Vancouver in Real Life and Passages to Success will host a casual networking mixer from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 10 at Grains of Wrath, 230 N.E. Fifth Ave., Camas. This drop-in event is designed for startups and small businesses but all professionals and entrepreneurs are welcome.
The Sons and Daughters of Italy will host a monthly meeting at Family of Christ Lutheran Church, Social Hall, 3500 N.W. 129th St., Vancouver. Learn more at osdia.org/lodge/vancouver-usa/.
The Clark County Quilters October guild meeting will be held on Oct. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St. Social hour at begins at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. This meeting will include a presentation by Helene Knott titled "Gilding the Lily: Embellishment for […]
Halloween on Franklin Street this year includes an even more elaborate Halloween display with two additional properties. The display (the largest in Clark County) runs from 6 to 9 p.m. every night in October featuring lights, special effects, music and costumed guest appearances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On Halloween night, trick-or-treating will take place […]
