In honor of Black History Month, the Vancouver NAACP produced an exhibit in the Clark College Bookstore window (located in Gaiser Hall on Clark's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way) featuring two Black Vancouver artists, Claudia Carter and Philemon Reid. Reid was a self-taught artist. Born in Eatonton, Georgia in 1945, he spent nine […]
The Camas Public Library will host another edition of its popular Reading Dragons Cards program, titled Little Dragons. The program runs from Sept. 1 to April 30. Little Dragons is a reading program for infants and preschoolers. By reading to their children, parents can earn a free book. Further details can be found at CamasPL.org/littledragons.
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]
Northwest Personal Training will host a series of Chair Yoga classes every Friday June 23 through July 28 from 11 a.m. to noon. Chair Yoga allows elderly or attendees with mobility issues to exercise in a low-impact manor. Performing poses with better alignment, more support, and less tension. Classes will span a series of 6 […]
Art at the CAVE's February exhibit is "Heart at the Cave." More than 40 artists were selected by a professional jury. Meet the artists at an opening reception from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2. The exhibit will remain open during the month of February. A select group of artists will discuss their inspirations and […]
Blue Bond Studio and Gallery, 6542 N.E. 10th Ave., Hazel Dell, has been revitalized. A grand re-opening celebration will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10 with refreshments, art demonstrations and prizes. Visitors are invited to stroll around the gallery and view more than 200 works, from petite to very large, […]
Between Feb. 9 and 18, 23 wineries and tasting rooms of the Southwest Washington Winery Association in Clark and Cowlitz counties will hold their annual St. Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate Festival. Visit tasting rooms in Clark and Cowlitz counties to sample local wines paired with artisan chocolates. Hours, prices and pairings for each tasting room […]
Single Seniors will meet for food and cards at Veterans of Foreign Wars, 400 North Andresen Rd., from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Passages to Success will host a week of Galentine's fun at locations around Vancouver. Activities include happy hour at Heathen Brewing from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 9 with a photo booth, raffle prizes and giveaways. Other pop-up parties also include snacks and drink tastings. The week's schedule includes gatherings from 11 a.m. to 1 […]
The Police Activities League of Southwest Washington presents the fourth annual Burgers, Bites and Brews pub crawl fundraiser from Feb. 4 to 10. The fundraiser is a partnership with seven local eateries. Community members are invited to visit participating locations and let businesses know they are there for the fundraiser. A percentage of the proceeds […]
Enjoy an evening of music and dancing with your family at the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. Two dates are offered: 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10. The cost is $16 for Vancouver residents or $18 for non-residents. Tickets can be purchased online or in-person at Firstenburg […]
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 Way on the Vancouver waterfront. The duo River Twain plays "Dustbowl Soul," American roots and folk music with a 1960s twist.
Dive into the mysteries of the deep at the free Portland Winter Light Festival, Feb. 2-10 at various locations throughout Portland. Discover a world that glows under pressure. The festival is open 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with additional pop-up locations throughout the week. Anchor locations are Pioneer Courthouse Square, World Trade Center Plaza […]
La Uva Fortuna presents "Sip and Sway: Ballroom with Brynlee" from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9 at 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground. Students will learn the basic steps and techniques of country swing, fox trot and salsa. Students are welcome to come with a partner or on their own. The cost is $25 […]
Heritage High School presents "Mamma Mia!" a Broadway hit with ABBA tunes, choreography and a heartwarming story. Performances are 7 p.m. Feb. 8-10 and 15-17 at in the auditorium at 7825 N.E. 130th Ave., Vancouver. General admission tickets are $12. Students, seniors aged 60 and over, and military personnel are $8. Tickets go on sale […]
The Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge offers Saturday Birding Hikes on select days from now through May. Walks start at 8 a.m. at the Carty Unit of the Refuge. Registration is required by sending an email to ridgefieldvolunteer@fws.gov. While walks generally last two to three hours, participants are welcome to stay or leave […]
The Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, will present a series of brief documentaries from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 10 recorded by National Park Service Ranger […]
The Watershed Alliance will host a volunteer tree planting along Burnt Bridge Creek from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 10. Volunteers should meet at N.E. 18th Court, Vancouver, near the […]
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 […]
The League of Women Voters of Clark County will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 10. The featured speaker is Jennifer Giltrop, Fort Vancouver Regional Library director.
