The new ice skating rink at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is open from Nov. 23 to Jan. 1. The synthetic rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The rink will be closed Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving day), Dec. 2, 4, 5, […]
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Camas area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Lacamas Lake Lodge, located at 227 N.E. Lake Road in Camas, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is […]
Single Seniors will host a holiday luncheon at Cascadia Tech Academy, located at 12200 N.E. 28th St., starting at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 13. Attendees are asked to request tickets/RSVP with board members prior to the event. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Creative Writing for Wellness group virtually via Zoom from noon to 1:30 p.m. every Friday. 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 an Art Group at the NAMI office, 2500 Main Street Suite 120, from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.
HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Starting Oct. 11, this support group is held at Kelso Senior Center, located at 106 8th Ave N.W. in Kelso, and on zoom on Fridays from 1pm -3pm.
Inner Beauty in U, Shifted Theory Mentoring, Toys for Tots and the city of Vancouver are sponsoring a Christmas Toy Giveaway from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite 101, Vancouver. Two hundred free toys will be given to survivors of domestic violence or families […]
Camas Public Library is hosting a Teen DIY Handmade Holiday workshop from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13. Teens will create a handmade gift to give this holiday season. All materials are provided. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/HANDMADE.
ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo features new light displays this year as well as familiar favorites. Enjoy a new meadow light show, dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the train rout, and more interactive displays. Walk through the famous tunnels of sparkling lights, pose next to colorful animals and make holiday memories to last all […]
See the Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Nov. 29-Dec. 31. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. The light show is open from 4:30 to 11 p.m. Dec. 13-25, Christmas Day. Recognized as the largest holiday light show […]
The Historic Trust will offer tours of Providence Academy from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13. Tours begin at Suite 103, the docent office, the first door on the right in the main lobby. Enjoy live music by the Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra in the Providence Ballroom following […]
RedDoor Gallery presents works by Natasha Ramras in an Emerging Artist Exhibition, Dec. 13-Feb. 12. The public is invited to an artist reception honoring Ramras from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at 411 N.E. Dallas Street. Guests will enjoy complimentary beverages, charcuterie and chocolate truffles.
The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is Nov. 29 through Dec. 30 (except Christmas day) at 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland. This walk-through event features millions of lights and about a quarter-mile of footpaths. Guests can also enjoy choir concerts in the chapel, outdoor caroling, puppet shows and live music. Visitors should dress for the […]
Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, will host Winter Gleam holiday light show from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 29 and continuing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening in December. In addition to light displays, light tunnels and twinkling pathways, the event features holiday-themed games, seasonal food and treats, local vendors with […]
Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 31, with a centerpiece display at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver. See a life-sized Nativity scene with a 24-foot-tall star, a 60-foot lighted cedar tree, a 15-foot snowman, characters from “Frozen,” lifelike reindeer, […]
The Camas Public Library’s Silent Book Club is for people who like to read quietly. The club has no assigned reading — it’s just an hour of silent reading followed by optional socializing. Attendees can bring their own books or borrow a library book. Light beverages and snacks will be provided or guests can bring […]
Activate Church will host Christmas at the Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in downtown Vancouver's Esther Short Park. The event, which is open to everyone, includes free […]
Enjoy food, drinks, river views and live music from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday at the AC Lounge, located in the AC Hotel by Marriott at 333 W. Columbia […]
Ekklesia Theatre presents "Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Vancouver Christmas Show" with showtimes from Dec. 13-22 at North Creek Church, aka The Coffee Church, at 10311 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. This cheeky, family-friendly retelling of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" features five actors playing over 30 characters, with plenty of laughs and local references. Showtimes are 7 […]
Friends of DanceWorks present "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 1 p.m. Dec. 15 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The show is best suited for ages 4 and up. The production features more than 100 students and pre-professional dancers, telling the story […]
