Washougal High School presents "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," based on the book by Roald Dahl, playing May 10 through May 18 at 1201 39th St., Washougal. In this new version of the classic story, Charlie longs to tour the Wonka factory and searches for the elusive Golden Ticket. This musical blends songs from the […]
Columbia Dance Center is hosting Scottish Country Dance classes every Friday through June 14 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway St., Vancouver. Beginners are welcome […]
Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Steel Magnolias," playing May 3-19. This play follows the lives of six extraordinary women, showcasing their friendships, laughter and the strength they draw from one another. Performances are 7:30 p.m. May 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 with 2 p.m. matinees May 5, 12 and […]
Join Battle Ground Community United Methodist Church from 8 a.m. to noon May 18, June 15, Sept. 7 and Oct. 12 for "Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up Day." Meet in the church parking […]
Columbia Springs Kids Fishing Fest is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Hwy., Vancouver. Register kids ages 5 to 14. One-hour time slots are available. Kids can fish with expert fishing mentors and then keep the fishing poles. Each kid can take home up to two fish. The day include […]
Battle Ground High School will host a plant sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 at the the Battle Ground High School greenhouses, 300 W. Main St., Battle […]
Join the Ridgefield Garden Club and other volunteers for an English ivy pull from 9 a.m. to noon May 18 in Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Volunteers should […]
The Community Garden Club of Camas-Washougal is hosting a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at Zion Lutheran Church, 824 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Shoppers will find plants grown by garden club members at low prices. Find perennials, annuals, vegetables, shrubs, grasses and ground covers. Payment is by cash or check. […]
Passages to Success hosts Coffee Chats for local businesspeople from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at Latte Da Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver. Attendance is free. Coffee and food will be available to purchase from the venue. Learn more at passagestosuccess.com.
The Water Resources Education Center presents "Unraveling the Storylines of Nature Through Birds," from 9:30 a.m. to noon May 18. The free workshop will introduce bird sound mapping and sit spots for bird observing. Attendees will learn to recognize calls, postures and behaviors of songbirds to deepen a connection to nature and become more aware […]
"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including […]
Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. The program is a 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7. Use Preschool entrance. For more information, call (360) 213-8902.
The Clack County Composter Recycler program is offering free, hands-on instruction about composting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 1 at the compost demonstration site at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Learn more and register at clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/current-offerings/863-composting-field-training-instruction-5.
Master Gardener Cindy Combs will offer a free presentation on what, when and where to buy plants from 10 a.m. to noon May 18 at the Pacific Park Demonstration Garden, 1515 N.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver. Following the 45-minute workshop, attendees will be asked to provide 45 minutes of service in the demonstration garden. The event […]
The League of Women Voters of Clark County will host its annual meeting from 10 a.m. to noon May 18 the CDM Caregiving Services building, 2300 N.E. Andresen Road, Vancouver. Learn more at lwvclarkcounty.org.
NatureScaping will host a presentation "Let's Talk About Weeds" presented by Pamela Moody from 10 a.m. to noon on May 18. Event will be held in the CASEE Center, Building B, Room 205, located at 11104 N.E. 149th St. in Brush Prairie. Pamela Moody, a master gardener, NatureScaping board member and hummingbird garden coordinator, will […]
Clark College's Archer Gallery, located in the Penguin Union Building, will feature the work of Artist in Residence David Eckard from May 1-31. Viewing hours are Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. An Artist Talk with Eckard will be offered at 10 a.m. May 9 and Eckard will lead a workshop from […]
Southwest Washington Model Railroaders are hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 in the basement of the auxiliary building of Memorial Lutheran Church, at the corner of East 29th Street and Grand Boulevard in Vancouver. See three layouts in operation: The main layout (34'x 14'), dual gauge layout (12'x 24') […]
Dan Garrison will lead "How to Raise Queen Bees in the Pacific Northwest," 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at 7106 Kansas St., Vancouver 98664. The workshop, hosted by the nonprofit Pacific Northwest Queen Rearing Club, will include methods for developing queen bees, tips and practical advice on how to successfully develop local honeybee […]
The Society of Washington Artists Spring Show and Sale is noon to 7 p.m. May 15, 16 and 17 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 at Vancouver United […]
