Behind the Shoji summer marketplace returns to Portland Japanese Garden from June 29 to Sept. 2 during garden hours. The market features hard-to-find Japanese wares that you probably wouldn’t find short of a trip to Japan itself. Among the items available for sale are temari (thread-wrapped handballs) and incense holders, jewelry and glass vases with […]
The Clark County Fair is Aug. 2-11 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Rd, Ridgefield. Advance tickets purchased online by Aug. 1 are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for kids 7 to 12. Tickets at the gate are $2 more. Kids 6 and under are free. […]
Art and Nature in the Park is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at Downs Neighborhood Park, 3217 N.E. 62nd Ave., Vancouver. This free event brings together a variety of arts and crafts for families. Attendees will enjoy painting activities, seed planting kits, cooking classes, Columbia Play Project, free books and face painting. Snacks, […]
North Clark Historical Museum invites the public to Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday Party from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 at 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. The program begins at 2 p.m. Smokey Bear will be at the museum to greet everyone (if there is not a fire nearby). Birthday cake and refreshments will be […]
The Craft Beer and Wine Fest is Aug. 9-11 in Esther Short Park. Visitors can enjoy 60 craft brews, 20 craft wineries, local craft spirits and live music. Friday's music features Johnny Wheels & the Swamp donkeys and Revisiting Creedence, the Credence Clearwater Revival tribute band. Saturday's music features Queen tribute band Queen Mother, A Cheaper […]
Single Seniors will host a sing-along event at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. Aug. 10. Attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Journey Theater presents "The Music Man," showing Aug. 2 to Aug. 10 at the Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy. The story follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, […]
Art at the Cave gallery will host a Collage Laboratory with artist Greg Bee from for ages 18 and over. Drop in at any time to socialist while you cut and paste. Participants should bring their own glue sticks. Other materials will be supplied. Collage Laboratory is held from 2 to 5 p.m. every second […]
The main event for Fort Vancouver High School's 50th Reunion is 6 to 11:45 p.m. Aug. 10 at Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. Sixth St. in downtown Vancouver. The event includes hearty appetizers and a no-host bar. All classmates are welcome. Scholarships are available. (Hudson's Bay High School Class of 1974 will be hosting their 50th […]
Metropolitan Performing Arts will host a "Night of Magic" for adults 21 and older. Castle doors open at 6:45 p.m. to check in and to fill out your house sorting quiz. After the Sorting Ceremony, guests can enjoy wand crafting, Defense Against the Dark Arts classes, Tarot readings, a trivia game with prizes and a […]
UnderBar, a basement speakeasy at 1701 1/2 Broadway, Vancouver, presents Laughgasm Stand-up Comedy hosted by Logan Loughmiller at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 with a $10 cover charge. The headliner is […]
VanCity Ballroom offers a beginners' lesson and social dancing at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 9212 N.E. Hwy 99. The 45 minute lesson begins at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles (ballroom, Latin, swing and nightclub) until 10 p.m. A different dance is covered each week. Visit vancityballroom.com for upcoming lessons. No experience […]
Camas Parks & Rec and the Camas Public Library are combining s’mores and stories for a free event under the stars on National S’mores Day. From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at Dorothy Fox Park, attendees can roast marshmallows then follow up with story time. Participants can wear pajamas, bring blankets, pillows, sleeping backs […]
Every Sunday at 9 a.m. from June 9-Aug. 25, Northwest Personal Training will offer free outdoor boot camp classes featuring full-body muscle and cardio workouts at neighborhood parks around Vancouver. The classes are free but registration is required at nwpersonaltraining.com/bootcamp-sign-up-and-waiver/.
The Girlfriends All-women Triathlon and Fitness Festival is 9 a.m. Aug. 11 at Frenchman's Bar Park, 9612 N.W. Lower River Road, Vancouver. The route features views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens and Vancouver Lake. The course is flat and fast with a down-current swim close to the shore, perfect for a […]
Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This type of meditation encourages self-observation by focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to participate but no one will be turned away.
The Clark County Fair is Aug. 2-11 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Rd, Ridgefield. Advance tickets purchased online by Aug. 1 are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for kids 7 to 12. Tickets at the gate are $2 more. Kids 6 and under are free. […]
Columbia Willamette Enological Society hosts its annual picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 11 at Summit Grove Lodge 30810 N.E. Timmen Road in Ridgefield. Enjoy brunch food from the lodge and taste a wide range of premium wines. Reservations are required at cweswine@gmail.com. Tickets are $40. Learn more about the society at columbiawillamettewine.org.
The Craft Beer and Wine Fest is Aug. 9-11 in Esther Short Park. Visitors can enjoy 60 craft brews, 20 craft wineries, local craft spirits and live music. Friday's music features Johnny Wheels & the Swamp donkeys and Revisiting Creedence, the Credence Clearwater Revival tribute band. Saturday's music features Queen tribute band Queen Mother, A Cheaper […]
Burnt Bridge Cellars' downtown Vancouver tasting room will host Pottery on the Patio from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 11. Participants in this beginner-friendly workshop will create a trinket dish by hand. The $58 registration fee includes all materials. Kilnfolk Clay Studio will fire and glaze each piece, then contact the makers when they're ready […]
