The Camas Public Library will host a monthly All Ages Board Game Club from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Some games will be provided, but attendees are also encouraged to bring their own to share. The full 2023 meeting dates are as follows: June 3 and 10, July 1, August 5 and 26, September 2 and […]
The Southwest Washington Watercolor Society will host a series of "Paint Outs" on the front porch of the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson Street, Vancouver. Dates and times for these free outdoor painting events are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 21 as well as 2 to 4 p.m. June 25, July 9, July 30 and […]
The Historic Trust invites the community to celebrate "Play Music on the Porch Day" at General O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 26. This is the final event in the trust's "Summerfest" series of outdoor cultural events. The Aug. 26 line-up includes the Traveling Day Society Drum Circle […]
Music and Art in the Park is 4 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at John Ball Park, at the intersection of 23rd and Kauffman in downtown Vancouver. This is a free event featuring several live musicians, and artisan vendors . Looking also for a food cart. vendor. Artist vendors are still being accepted. For more […]
Enjoy music, art and words all summer long on the patio and lawn at the General O.O. Howard House on The Historic Reserve at 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. Enjoy live music, theater, poetry and art demonstrations by members of the Southwest Washington Watercolor Society. will theater and poetry, and demonstrations from local artists. Attendance is […]
Lotus Vietnamese Cuisine is hosting a BIPOC Night Market every weekend from April 21-23 to Aug. 25-27 in its parking lot at 8513 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 to 8 p.m. Sundays.
Coast to Coast Fish House offers live music by local artists from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evenings. Shows are open to all ages with no cover charge. Locally and family-owned, Coast to Coast features a full bar, twelve beers on tap and a gluten-free beer menu. The food is Coastal Maine inspired with gluten-free […]
The city of Washougal is offering two free family movie nights from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 19 and 26 at Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main St., Washougal. On Aug. 19, see "Wild America" (rated PG). On Aug. 26, see "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (rated PG). Kids' activities start at 7 p.m. and the movie […]
Battle Ground Lake State Park will host a series of free Saturday interpretive programs all summer long at 18002 N.E. 249th St., Battle Ground. Park rangers and park aides will […]
Every Living Beast, Kylie Jean and Bent Spokes Posse will perform at 3 Monkeys Bar and Grill, 7917 N.E. Hwy 99, Vancouver, from 8 p.m. to midnight Aug. 26. There's a $5 cover charge at the door. The event is open to guests ages 21 and older with ID.
Happy’s Drive-Thru Car Wash, 1316 N.E. 134th St. in Salmon Creek, is celebrating its grand opening from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 25 to 27 with free car washes […]
Northwest Personal Training will host a Free Outdoor Boot Camp every Sunday at 9 a.m. from June 11 through Aug. 27. Program will include high-intensity workouts focused on weight loss, […]
Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are held from 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.
Hook and Needle, a women-owned independent yarn shop at 621 Broadway St., Vancouver, will offer a "Learn to Crochet a Modern Granny Square" workshop with Becka Denning from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 27. Students will learn how to construct granny squares, how to work with multiple colors and be given ideas about how to […]
The Vancouver Farmers Market is every Saturday and Sunday from March 18 to Oct. 29 in downtown Vancouver near Esther Short Park at the corner of Eighth and Esther Streets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Learn more at vancouverfarmersmarket.com.
The Portland Dahlia Society will host the 2023 American Dahlia Society National Show and convention. It's the Olympics of the dahlia world, attracting guests and accredited dahlia judges from throughout North America, Europe and Australia. The Pacific Northwest is a prime area for growing dahlias and the exhibition is expected to attract 5000 blooms, all […]
The 23rd annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Aug. 25-27 in Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. The Festival brings together 17 jazz, blues, and gospel bands, 60 Northwest wines, 20 fine artists and local cuisine. Grammy Award-winning and nationally acclaimed headline bands include Spyro Gyra, Blind Boys of Alabama, Tommy Castro and […]
In Light Hyperbarics, 1601 Broadway St., Vancouver, will host an open house from noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 27. Tour the clinic, meet staff and clients and learn about hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Hyperbaric chamber manufacturer OxyHealth will be on site with a hyperbaric chamber in van.
Gathering Place Church, 2500 N.E. 78th St, Vancouver, will host a 15-session "Perspectives" course exploring different aspects of God’s global purpose. The course, 5 to 8 p.m. every Sunday from Aug. 27 to Dec. 3, examines the story from four vantage points or “perspectives" -- biblical, historical, cultural and strategic. Learn more at gatheringchurch.com.
The Camas Public Library will host a weekly "Kid Librarian" event when a kid gets to be a librarian for a day. Each new Kid Librarian will share the books they're reading, reimagined cover art and a video book review. Registration is required. Registration and more information is available online at CamasPL.org/kidlibrarian.
