The Washougal Songcraft Festival is Aug. 9, 15 and 16 in Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal. Festival singers and songwriters will participate in the Washougal Art and Music Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9. The following weekend will feature two multi-artist concerts, on the afternoon of Aug. 15 and another from noon to 5 […]
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host an Art Group at the NAMI office, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver, from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday. For more information, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.
HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia; held 1 to 3 p.m. on Fridays at The Catlin Center, 106 N.E. Eighth Avenue.
Single Seniors weekly food and cards meeting from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Alderbrook Park hosts a Friday Night Cruise-in from 4 to 8 p.m. every Friday night from May 23-Sept. 12 at 24414 N.E. Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie. Admission for spectators is $5 for kids 4-13, veterans and seniors, $10 for adults and free for tots ages 3 and under. Vehicle registration is $10 for cars and […]
The Camas Public Library offers Family Bingo Night on the third Friday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. in the library's Totem Pole Room. This event is open to all ages. Winners will get a colorful Reading Dragons library card. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/BINGOÂ or by calling 360-834-4692.
The Historic Trust presents the Summer Concert Series: LaRhonda Steele, singing from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St. A., Vancouver. Hailed as “The First Lady of Portland Blues,” Steele is a gospel, blues and soul singer whose powerful voice has made her a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest music […]
LaRhonda Steele will perform a free concert at OO Howard House starting at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 15. Often hailed as “The First Lady of Portland Blues,” LaRhonda Steele is a celebrated gospel, blues, and soul singer whose powerful voice and deep-rooted musical heritage have made her a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest music scene. Born […]
Aram is a Vancouver based singer-songwriter who releases music using the band name ORPHAN TRAIN. He will be performing solo with special guests at Full Heart Irish Pub from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15.
Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, hosts a "Clay Together" pottery date night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. The cost is $150 per couple. Class features beginner-friendly projects like slab-rolled mugs and vases with one single-color firing (additional colors are available for an extra […]
The city of Ridgefield will offer free Community Paddles at 6:30 p.m. Fridays from June 20 through Oct. 3. No experience is needed, all equipment is provided and anyone age 14 and over can join. Paddlers meet at the Ridgefield Boat Launch, 5 Mill St., Ridgefield. Participation is free. Registration is required at ridgefieldwa.us/396/Dragon-Boats.
In August, the big screen comes to life with Free Friday Night Movies under the stars, sponsored by The Columbian. Movies will be shown in various parks throughout Vancouver on Fridays, Aug. 1-22. Pre-movie activities begin at 6:30 p.m. and movies start at dusk Enjoy family favorites such as “Moana 2,” “Barbie,” “Coco” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." […]
The American Legion Tum Tum Post 168 will host the Windhaven Ride for Veterans from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 16 starting at Yacolt Community Church, 509 W. Cushman St., Yacolt. Funds raised support the Windhaven Veterans Program by Lifeline Connections. The event starts with registration ($25) for hotrods, classic cars, motorcycles and trikes, followed by […]
Columbia Springs will host a Hooked on Nature event on Aug. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. This event will include an auction, dinner, drinks, dessert, and heartwarming stories from our community. Local chefs will compete in a cook-off featuring locally invasive species, all while attendees enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors. Tickets are […]
A car show for all makes and models will be held at Brush Prairie General Store starting at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 16.
The Ridgefield Farmers Market runs 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays from June 7 through Sept. 27 in Davis Park, 337-411 N. Third Ave., Ridgefield. Farmers and artisan vendors offer a great selection of local produce, plant starts, baked goods, flowers, soaps, jewelry, home décor items and clothing. Visit ridgefieldwa.us/305/Farmers-Market to learn more.
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.
Vancouver's Downtown Association, Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary and Eras Vintage Market will host the Lucky 7 Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on every third Saturday from June through September on West Seventh Street between Washington and Main in downtown Vancouver. Admission is free. Find vintage clothing, furniture, jewelry, vinyl records, art and […]
Orchards Cars and Coffee is a meet-up for classic and custom car owners from 9-11 a.m. every Sunday through Sept. 28 in the southeast parking lot of Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver. Attendees are welcome to park and relax with their families, meet other car enthusiasts and see their vehicles. No cruising, […]
Self Balance Massage, 8301 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver, will offer a six-week Summer Solstice Meditation Series at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays from June 21 to Aug. 9. The cost is $90 for the series or $20 per session. To learn more or sign up, email communitywellness@selfbalancemassage.com. Topics include: June 21: Grounding June 28: Releasing July […]