WSU Vancouver will host an "Admissions 101" seminar from 2 to 3 p.m. throughout the months of September and October. This in-person presentation will cover WSU Vancouver’s application process, financial aid, degrees offered, common myths, student life opportunities and more. A Q&A will follow the presentation. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. For more information, contact the […]
The Camas Public Library is hosting Kids' Kitchen, a virtual cooking club for first through fifth graders. As part of October's Haunted Happenings, the group is going to make spooky fruit hand pies that look like mummies. This recipe uses the oven. The club will meet at 4 p.m. Oct. 21 via Zoom. To receive […]
The Clark County Historical Museum will host guided tours, telling the stories of Clark County's haunted history. Tours will take place every Friday and Saturday night in October, starting at 6 p.m. at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98661 Tour guides will lead up to 25 people for approximately a […]
Cinema of Horrors drive-in movie experience returns to the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, with classic horror movies playing from Oct. 7-31; see the full list of films below or visit ridgefield.cinemaofhorrors.com. The event is a live-action horror movie experience where screams from the screen come to life. […]
The twisted minds at ScareGrounds PDX present three bone-chilling haunted attractions at Oaks Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, from Sept. 30 through Oct. 30. ScareGrounds is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, plus Oct. 26, 27 and 31. Experience The Silver Scream, Grimthorne Manor and The Complex haunted houses, plus dodge monsters on the […]
Vancouver Elks 823 presents the fourth annual Nightmares on Elk Street Haunted House at 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October. This is an extremely scary indoor haunted house with disturbing depictions of blood and gore, including visual and auditory frights, strobe lights and fog machines. It is not […]
"Little Shop of Horrors" will play at Portland's Winningstad Theatre, inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall at 1111 S.W. Broadway, from Oct. 7 through 30. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets range from $27.25 to $52.25, available at www.stumptownstages.org or www.Portland5.com or by calling the box […]
Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, presents "Miss Holmes" from Oct. 7 through 23. This theatrical fan fiction re-examines the Victorian world of Holmes and Watson by exploring the added obstacles faced by these two iconic characters if they were women. When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock […]
Portland Center Stage and Artists Repertory Theatre present "the ripple, the wave that carried me home" by playwright and recent Tony Award-nominee Christina Anderson. "the ripple, the wave that carried me home" opens on Oct. 14 and runs through Oct.30 on the main stage at 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland, with preview shows Oct. 8-13. […]
Magenta Theater presents "Murder on the Orient Express," Oct. 14 through 30 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Eleven performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28, and 29 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 16, 23, and 30. A special performance featuring the understudy actors will take place at 7:30 p.m. […]
Simrit will perform at The Old Church Concert Hall, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland, at 8 p.m. Oct. 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 general admission or $75 for VIP. Simrit returns for her first tour in three years. Simrit is famous for her live performances; her Live in Los Angeles album […]
White Bird presents the Dallas Black Dance Theater, with performances at 8 p.m. Oct. 20-22 at Lincoln Hall on the Portland State University Campus. Tickets start at $35 at www.whitebird.org or pay $3 more to buy tickets over the phone at 503-245-1600 ext. 201. Discounts are available for groups, students, seniors, working artists and front-line […]
Twilight Theater Company, 7515 N. Brandon Ave., Portland, presents "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, with performances on Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29, 30; Nov 3, 4, 5 and 6. Shows are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $21 to $25, available at app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1. The story focuses upon a young […]
Do you want to combat climate change and do you like being outside and getting your hands dirty? Join Friends of Trees' planting crew. Get complete details and register at friendsoftrees.org/volunteer/how-to-volunteer/crew-leader/. Online training, available Oct. 15-29, is free. Volunteers are expected to commit 20 hours, including online training and four planting events. Planting events are mostly […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host their annual Make a Difference Day tree planting along Burnt Bride Creek from 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 22. Attendees and volunteers are asked to park on N.E. 41st Circle and follow signs to the worksite, next to 1806 NE 41st Circle, Vancouver
First Evangelical Church's Heart and Home Artisans Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 indoors at 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver. Shoppers will find more than 60 vendors selling handcrafted creations. This market supports local artisans in their businesses and a portion of profits will benefit children in need. […]
Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a free guided tour of the 79-acre 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, which was placed on the Washington Historic Register in 2012. Stroll the property with a knowledgeable docent and learn about the property's history and its role in horticulture education, […]
Clark College Community and Continuing Education will host a class series on the history of Paris fashion, occurring weekly on Saturdays at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This class will look into the origins of fashion in Paris and Versailles with Marie Antoinette. Students will learn the backstories of […]
Cascades Presbyterian Church will host a poetry workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 22 led by Clark County Poetry Laureate Armin Tolentino and others. No experience is necessary. The workshop is best suited for participants ages 16 and older. Register at www.armintolentino.com.
Learn about the history of old Vancouver at this volunteer event at the Old City Cemetery, 2700 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, from 1o a.m. to noon Oct. 22. Participants will get an educational history tour from the National Parks Service and have the opportunity to join a service project for National Make a Difference […]
