Starbird Theatre presents “These Shining Lives” by Melanie Marnich with showtimes May 9-11 at the Thomas Jefferson Middle School Theatre, 3000 N.W. 119th St., Vancouver. The drama is based on the true story of the women who worked at the Radium Dial Company in the 1920s, painting watch dials with radium-based paint. The women initially […]
Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Silent Sky," based on the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, whose pioneering work in astronomy went largely unrecognized during her lifetime. This drama explores how, during a time of immense scientific discoveries, women's ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Tickets are $26 at […]
The Battle Ground Public Schools District Art Show returns for its 66th year, bringing back the popular People’s Choice Award. The public is invited to view students' art on the district website and vote for their favorite submission at each grade level through 8 a.m. May 12. All grade levels are represented in the show […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a Volunteer Tree Planting from 9 a.m. to noon May 10. Meet at the Mountain View Dental and Ridgefield Physical Therapy parking lot at 5284 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Bring snacks and water.
Thiselle Creek Farm will offer a Mother's Day marbled coin purse workshop from 9 a.m. to noon May 10 at 26903 N.E. CC Landon Road, Yacolt. Students ages 12 and older will create leather coin purses using vibrant marbling techniques to transform leather into works of art, followed by lacing techniques to put it all […]
Vancouver Public Schools will offer plant sales to support its horticulture and natural resources classes and its Future Farmers of America club. All sales accept cash and credit cards. Plant lists and prices are available at vansd.org/plant-sales-2025/. The schedule is as follows: Hudson's Bay High School 8 a.m.-6 p.m. April 29-May 1 Flex Academy 2-5 […]
The Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum is hosting a Second Saturday Work Party from 9 to noon May 10. Volunteers will remove invasive blackberry vines and pull weeds along with icehouse path. Refreshments follow at noon. Learn more at facebook.com/WEBER.EVERGREENARBORETUM/.
The Master Gardener Mother’s Day Plant Sale is 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 9-10 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 11 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. The Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County will offer perennials, houseplants and gardening supplies. Proceeds from the sale benefit the foundation. The sale is open […]
The Vancouver Farmer's Market summer season runs through Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays on Eighth Street and Esther Street near Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. Visit vancouverfarmersmarket.com for a list of vendors and special events.
The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will hold its annual Mother’s Day Weekend Mum Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11, in conjunction with the Master Gardener Foundation's Mother's Day Plant Sale at the 78th St. Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. Mums will be […]
The Camas Plant and Garden Fair is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10 in downtown Camas. Browse plants, garden wares and outdoor art from 100 vendors. Enjoy live music and kids' activities, including a petting zoo. Find flowering native plants and perennials, trees and shrubs, hanging baskets and container gardens, birdhouses and bird feeders, […]
The Water Resources Education Center will host "Birds and Blooms of Burnt Bridge Creek" from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 10. Adults and families with children ages eight and older can take a guided springtime walk along Burnt Bridge Creek and learn how to identify flowering native plants along the trail while listening for migrating […]
The Society of Washington Artists Spring Show and Sale, one of the largest in Southwest Washington, is noon to 7 p.m. May 7, 8 and 9 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10 at Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. The show features 200 pieces of art by southwest Washington […]
The Mount St. Helens 45th anniversary open house is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10 at the Cascades Volcano Observatory, 1300 S.E. Cardinal Court, Vancouver. Enjoy hands-on activities and equipment demonstrations, meet scientists and bring your "mystery rocks" to have them identified. Admission is free.
The Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library will host its Spring Book Sale on the second floor of the Camas Public Library from May 8-11. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 8-10 and noon to 4 p.m. May 11. On May 11 only, shoppers can fill a bag with books for $5. All […]
Vancouver artist Sharon Svec will lead two free Professional Development Workshops at 10 a.m. May 10 and 6 p.m. May 13 at the Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The workshop discusses the value of sharing work publicly, and takes attendees through the registration process on CAFE. CAFE is free to artists […]
theARTScentered, in partnership with Above and Below Art Studio, will offer three new classes this spring at 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, with professional art instructor Tom Relth. Beginners are welcome; classes are open to anyone with an interest in art. Students will explore painting techniques, learn about historical art influences and create new […]
Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will host Tarot Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10. The cost is $18 for a 15-minute session; $35 for a […]
The North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St. in the renovated 1910 United Brethren Church in Amboy, will be open from noon to 4 p.m. May 10 and May 24 with an exhibit about Mount St. Helens. Admission is free. At 2 p.m. May 10, David Newcomb will present "Return to Life" featuring information […]
ProjectVOICE presents a free Community Share Event from 1 to 3 p.m. May 10 at Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. Students will share their ideas and discoveries about what makes a healthy, vibrant community. This is the final showcase of a student-led project that explores real-world issues […]