Alexus Lila Swanberg of The Living Wellness Lounge will lead a Zoom workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4 discussing how a personalized, whole-person approach can break the cycle of frustration caused by chronic pain and undiagnosed "mystery" illness. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/RELIEF.
Artists Wendy Davis and George Throop are December's featured artists at Join RedDoor Gallery, 411 N.E. Dallas St., Camas. Gallery guests can view original oils by Wendy Davis and original acrylics by George Throop at a First Friday reception in their honor from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6. The reception features complimentary refreshments, charcuterie […]
The Historic Trust has invited Santa to the Marshall House, 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7. Admission is free. The house will be beautifully decorated and ready for photos. Santa will receive hand-delivered letters and wish lists. Guests can make holiday crafts, write a letter to Santa and listen […]
Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged. Tour availability is subject to volunteer availability. Tours involve climbing stairs, though there is an elevator for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture serves as a striking example of late 19th-century American architecture, with ornate features including stained glass, decorative woodwork and a turret. The museum-like setting features […]
Friends and Foundation of the Camas Public Library will offer a Winter Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5-7 and from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Peruse thousands of gently used books for sale at bargain prices. Fill shopping bags with books for $5 on Dec. […]
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.
Single Seniors will host their monthly potluck meeting at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd, starting at 1 p.m. Dec. 5. This month will include an optional $10 robber's gift exchange. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Family Support Group online via Zoom from 3 to 4:30 p.m. every first, second and third Thursday of the month. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.
Celtic Muse harp duo will give a free concert from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. These accomplished musicians have released several CDs featuring their British Isles-folk tune-inspired blend of harp, flute, recorder and other ancient instruments. For more details, visit CamasPL.org/celticmuse.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Connection Support Group online via Zoom from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Thursday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.
Washougal will host its annual Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 5. Free cookies and hot cocoa will be available during and after the parade. Entertainment includes performances from the Washougal High School band and choir. Santa Claus will bring up the end of the parade, passing out candy […]
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 […]
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, […]
Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, welcomes Angel Biederbeck of Columbia River Witches Collective to discuss the properties of gemstones and crystals, how to care for them and use them in daily life. The workshop, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, is $40 per person. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz/product/crystal-magic-ii-class/.
Artist and photographer Lara Blair hosts Creative Connection for Teens for teens ages 13-18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at 411 Art Collective, 411 Dallas St., Camas. Each session features a creative activity in a supportive environment with the aim of inspiring teens' creativity and fostering social connections. […]
At 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Hockinson School District will host “Stone in Love,” a Journey tribute band, for a community concert in the Hockinson High School gymnasium, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Admission is two canned food items per person to support the HSD/Fire District 3 Holiday Canned Food Drive, or cash donations in […]
The Fort Vancouver Rose Society will host its next general membership meeting -- the group's annual holiday dinner -- at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 730 […]
HOPE Dementia Support presents "Meet Me at the Theatre" at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, to see the dress rehearsal for Irving Berlin's holiday musical, "White Christmas." The score features standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and “White Christmas.” […]
The drama department at Battle Ground High School presents "Clue: On Stage," a theatrical adaptation of the 1985 film based on the popular board game. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13, with a matinee at noon on Dec. 7 in The Lair at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main […]
