Author Ann Patchett at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Award-winning author Ann Patchett will be at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 to promote her new novel, Tom Lake. Tickets range from $30 to $85 at portland5.com/arlene-schnitzer-concert-hall/events/evening-ann-patchett. Tickets at the $85 level include a hardcover copy of the book. Patchett is the author of several novels, works of nonfiction and […]

$30 – $85

Victims’ Advocate Workshop

Umpqua Bank on Sixth Street 101 E. Sixth St., Vancouver

National Women's Coalition Against Violence and Exploitation and California Cognitive Behavioral Institute will conduct a full-day workshop on becoming a stronger advocate in the court system for victims of crime. The workshop is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8 at Umpqua Bank, 101 E. Sixth St., Vancouver. Attendees will receive a certificate for attending […]

$300

Friends of Woodland Community Library Book Sale

Lewis River Fellowship Church 2000 Lewis River Road, Woodland, WA, United States

Friends of Woodland Community Library will hold a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 8 and 9 at the Lewis River Fellowship church, 2000 Lewis River Road, Woodland. In addition to the usual mysteries, thrillers and romance books, shoppers will find Western books, military books, books for young adults and children, […]

Camas Public Library Little Dragons Programs

Camas Public Library 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, United States

The Camas Public Library will host another edition of its popular Reading Dragons Cards program, titled Little Dragons. The program runs from Sept. 1 to April 30. Little Dragons is a reading program for infants and preschoolers. By reading to their children, parents can earn a free book. Further details can be found at CamasPL.org/littledragons.

Free
Event Series GRO Parade of Homes

GRO Parade of Homes

Felida WA, United States

The Building Industry Association of Clark County presents the 45th annual GRO Parade of Homes, open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 8-24, featuring homes with mountain views in Felida at the Ashbury development. Two homes will be built towards a charitable cause: The St. Jude Dream Home Showplace by Marnella Homes and the Building […]

$15
Event Series Northwest Personal Training Chair Yoga

Northwest Personal Training Chair Yoga

Northwest Personal Training 1011 Broadway, Vancouver, WA, United States

Northwest Personal Training will host a series of Chair Yoga classes every Friday June 23 through July 28 from 11 a.m. to noon. Chair Yoga allows elderly or attendees with mobility issues to exercise in a low-impact manor. Performing poses with better alignment, more support, and less tension. Classes will span a series of 6 […]

Event Series Fort Vancouver Lions Club Meeting

Fort Vancouver Lions Club Meeting

Golden Corral 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Fort Vancouver Lions meet two Fridays a month at noon at Golden Corral, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, to discuss upcoming service projects and plan new projects to serve the people of Vancouver and Clark County. The next meeting is Sept. 8. Learn more at fortvancouverlions.org.

Single Seniors at Round Table Clubhouse

Round Table Pizza, Thurston Way 5016 N.E. Thurston Way, Vancouver, WA, United States

Single Seniors will meet for food and cards at Round Table Clubhouse, 5016 NE Thurston Way, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 8. For more information call 360-892-8944.

Event Series Friday Night Cruise-In at Alderbrook Park

Friday Night Cruise-In at Alderbrook Park

Alderbrook Park 24414 N.E. Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie, WA, United States

Alderbrook Park, 24414 N.E. Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie, will host Friday Night Cruise-Ins every Friday evening this summer from 4 to 8 p.m. The last cruise-in of the summer is Sept. 15. The family-friendly event features food trucks, an espresso cart, a beer garden and vendors. Admission for spectators is $8 per person or $5 […]

$5 – $10
Event Series Warriors Reprieve

Point Man International Ministries Meeting

Church on the Rock 500 S.W. Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground, WA, United States

The Vancouver chapter of Point Man International Ministries meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday in the Education Module at Church on the Rock, 500 S.W. Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground. Pointman International was started by a Seattle police officer and veteran and the faith-based, non-denominational support group is open to all veterans and first […]

free

Burnt Bridge Creek Nature Walk

Burnt Bridge Creek Trailhead, Devine Road 1617 N. Devine Road, Vancouver, WA, United States

Enjoy guided walk along the western most section of the Burnt Bridge Creek trail from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 9 with an educator from the Water Resources Education Center. Learn about restoration projects and stormwater management in Vancouver’s largest watershed while discovering more about native plants, animals and birds of the area. The walk […]

free

Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair

Esther Short Park West Eighth and Columbia streets , WA, United States

The Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair will celebrate its 20th year from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 9 at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver at the corner of […]

free
Event Series The Downtown Alley Flea Market

The Downtown Alley Flea Market

Kindred Homestead Supply 606 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Kindred Homestead Supply hosts The Downtown Alley Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month from April through September. The market features over 30 local artisan vendors, live music hosted by Ronald Records, bubble-blowing and chalk drawing. The market is located in the parking lot adjacent to Kindred […]

free
Event Series “Orcas: Our Shared Future” at OMSI

“Orcas: Our Shared Future” at OMSI

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) 1945 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR, United States

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry presents the U.S. premiere of Orcas: Our Shared Future, an exhibit that offers a deep dive into the stories and science that surround the orca, spirit of the Pacific Northwest’s wild coast and apex predator of all oceans. OMSI is the first museum in the United States to […]

$13 – $18
Event Series Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous

St. Andrew Lutheran Church 5607 NE Gher Rd, Vancouver, WA, United States

Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 N.E. Gher Road. The program is a 12-step literature study. Held in Room 7. Use Preschool entrance. For more information, call (360) 213-8902.

Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum

Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum 9215 SE Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, WA

Volunteers at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, will host a Second Saturday Work Party from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 9. Join other volunteers to weed and mulch the small gardens. Refreshments will be provided. After the work party, attendees will hear a talk by Groundskeeper Woolley. Learn more at […]

free

Free Document Shredding

Hurley Building 275 West Third Street, Vancouver

Johnson Bixby is offering a shredding event to safely dispose of confidential documents at the Hurley Building, 275 W. Third St. in downtown Vancouver, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 9. Each household is allowed up to four banker boxes or four grocery bags. Pull up to the building and the onsite team will […]

free