Support Group for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury and their Friends and Family

Support Group for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury and their friends and family will be held the second Saturday of each month from 2 to 5 p.m. RSVP by calling 564-236-5620 to ensure there are enough spots. Sponsored by Vancouver-based TBI4LIFE non-profit. For more information, visit www.tbi4life.com.

Vancouver Audubon Society celebrates World Migratory Bird Day

McConnell Park 918 NW 25th Ave., Battle Ground, WA

The Vancouver Audubon Society celebrates World Migratory Bird Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at McConnell Park, 918 N.W. 25th Ave., Battle Ground. This international holiday was created to build awareness for migratory birds, their habitats, and flyways. This free, family-friendly event offers educational booths by local organizations, where attendees can learn […]

free

“Playing with Light” at OMSI

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

"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]

$14 – $19
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.

Halloween Raku pottery workshop

Kilnfolk Clay Studio 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, United States

Kilfolk Clay Studio will host a two-part Halloween-themed raku pottery workshop. From 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 12, join a hand-building class in the studio to a ceramic ghost or another piece of your choosing. From 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26, meet at Kadence Raku for an outdoor Raku glaze firing. You will glaze, […]

$95

New Woodland Community Library opens Oct. 12

New Woodland Community Library 411 Lakeshore Drive, Woodland, United States

The community of Woodland is celebrating the opening of its new library at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 at 411 Lakeshore Drive, Woodland. The celebration begins with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by tours of the library, activities for all ages, live swing band music, face painting and refreshments. The new 7,560 square-foot Woodland Community Library […]

free

Jane Weber Arboretum Second Saturday Work Party

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

Volunteers at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum Second Saturday Work Party, 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 12, will get the grounds ready for fall to ensure a beautiful spring. Refreshments are provided. Learn more at ejaneweberarboretum.org.

free
Event Series Second Saturday Divorce Workshop

Second Saturday Divorce Workshop

Online via Zoom WA, United States

Second Saturday Divorce Workshops offers online workshops from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month designed for anyone navigating the complexities of divorce. Professionals will offer guidance on finances, emotions and legal matters. Questions? Call Theresa Springer at 360 798-4161. Learn more at secondsaturday.com/locations/directory-category/wa/.

free

Salmon Creek Lions Free Shred Event

Umpqua Bank - Hazel Dell 8015 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, United States

The Salmon Creek Lions Club will host a free shred event at Umpqua Bank, located at 8015 N.E. Highway 99 in Hazel Dell, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 12. Attendees will have the opportunity to safely dispose of unneeded sensitive documents will also supporting their local community. Event is free but attendees are […]

Free

NatureScaping Perennial Bulb and Seed Swap

Wildlife Botanical Gardens 11000 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA, United States

NatureScaping and WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners will host their 8th annual seed swap and mini plant sale at the CASEE greenhouse, located at 11000 N.E. 149th St. in Brush Prairie, from 10 am. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 12. Some rules regarding plants and seeds participants can bring to sell and trade include: […]

Event Series Pomeroy Farm: Pumpkin Lane

Pomeroy Farm: Pumpkin Lane

Pomeroy Farm 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WA, United States

Pomeroy Farm's Pumpkin Lane is a fall tradition in Clark County. Visitors can take a hayride down Pumpkin Lane, featuring dozens of "pumpkin people" scenes. Guests can visit the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin, find beautiful backdrops for photo-ops, and explore the historic farm grounds including farm animals and several kids' activities. […]

$5 – $7

Celebrate 75 years of Peanuts at The MAiZE at the Pumpkin Patch

The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch 16511 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland, OR, United States

The MAiZE at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island will celebrate 70 years of The Peanuts comic strip with an eight-acre corn maize featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Sally. The MAiZE is open daily through Oct. 31. September hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]

$8 – $10

Girlfriends’ Dance Party

Northest Personal Training 1011 Broadway, WA, United States

The Girlfriends' Dance Party is 11 a.m. Oct. 12 at Northwest Personal Training, 1011 Broadway, Vancouver. Participants will dance, shake and shimmy to Latin rhythms while raising funds for the […]

$50

Jam Session™ Six-Week Workshops-Emerging or Advanced

Sons of Norway Hall 2400 Grant St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Jam Session will offer a six-week workshop, "Discover Your Future Bandmates," starting 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 12. Additional dates are Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 23, Nov. 30 and Dec. 14. Learn how to audition bandmates by going beyond musical skills to look at the whole person. Drop-ins are welcome at the first […]

$125

Halloween Watercolor and Ink Class

Vancouver Art Space WA, United States

Vancouver Art Space, inside Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 206, Vancouver, is offering a Halloween Watercolor and Ink Make-and-Take class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]

$60 – $75

Clark County Genealogical Society “Saving Stories Saturdays”

Clark County Genealogical Library 3205 NE 52nd Street, Vancouver, WA 98663, Vancouver, United States

The Clark County Genealogical Society will offer Saving Stories Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month at the society's library, 3205 N.E. 52nd St., Vancouver. Participants can learn how to use print and digital photos, scrapbooks and family movies to tell their family story. Society members will help […]

free

We Are Sacred: An Indigenous Peoples Celebration

Portland State University Native American Student and Community Center 710 S.W. Jackson St., Portland, OR, United States

We Are Sacred: An Indigenous Peoples Celebration is noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 12 at Portland State University’s Native American Student and Community Center, 710 S.W. Jackson St., Portland. The daylong event features Indigenous vendors and live music by BlueFlamez, a current Fields Fellow with Oregon Community Foundation, and winner of Best Music Video from […]

$5 – $25