Friends of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site are hosting an Aviation Art Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30 in the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum. Find warbirds' paintings, prints and framed posters, airplane model kits, British World War I-related items, pins and aviation books. Included in the […]
Take a train to visit Santa with the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad’s Christmas Specials. The 1941 ALCO S2 diesel locomotive departs at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 30-31, Dec. 7-8, Dec. 14-15, Dec. 21-22 from the station in Yacolt. See views of the Lewis River then stop at Moulton Station for warm cider, cocoa […]
"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 […]
"Exquisite Creatures Revealed" is a new exhibit from Oregon-based artist and naturalist Christopher Marley at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) through Feb. 17. Marley’s intricate artworks feature rare organisms from around the world in stunning displays. His tributes to the beauty of the natural world broaden our knowledge about biodiversity and conservation. […]
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.
Celebrate Small Business Saturday at the Grinchmas Gift Bazaar in downtown Camas, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Donna Roberts Group offices, 403 N.E. Fifth Ave. Attendees will find a festive "Whoville" setting with refreshments, local vendors and selfies with the Grinch. Shop for artwork, scarves, jewelry, wine and home décor. Admission is free. For […]
The Valiant Ballroom will host a Holidays Makers Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 (Black Friday) and Nov. 30 (Small Business Saturday) at 109 W. Ninth St., Vancouver. Shop for handmade crafts, artisanal foods, original artworks, home decor, fashion, accessories and one-of-a-kind products. Learn more at facebook.com/events/386669380560744.
Dennis 7 Dees Garden Center, 10006 Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, will host Reindeer Magic on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. See real Reindeer, visit with Santa Claus and enjoy festive family activities at this holiday event. Additional vendor offerings include Santa photos, face painting, fresh food, sweet treats and warm beverages. Tickets are $9 per […]
The Japanese Garden will host an exhibit exhibition, Kintsugi: The Restorative Art of Naoko Fukumaru, through Jan. 27. Kintsugi is a Japanese artform that takes broken items such as ceramics and mends them with lacquer dusted with powdered gold. This exhibit will explore themes of healing through the artwork of kintsugi artist and master conservator Naoko […]
The new ice skating rink at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is open from Nov. 23 to Jan. 1. The synthetic rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The rink will be closed Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving day), Dec. 2, 4, 5, […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8 at the clubhouse, 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. Visitors can see an HO scale model of the Columbia Gorge and surrounding areas. VIP tours start at 8:30 a.m. Buy […]
Shop small and local in downtown Camas on Nov. 30 for Small Business Saturday. Downtown businesses will offer discounts and free "Shop Small" bags and merchandise. Downtown Camas “elves” will hand out goodies and coupons sponsored by the Downtown Camas Association. Get a candy bar from the elves and see if you're the winner of a […]
The Portland Art Museum presents "Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64, on exhibit from Sept. 14 to Jan. 19 at 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Portland. Comprised of recently rediscovered photographs from Paul McCartney’s personal archive, more than 250 pictures document The Beatles’ meteoric rise from British sensation to international stardom. At a time […]
Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a Christmas Spiders workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 30. Attendees will learn about the European tradition of Yule logs in this hands-on class. Students will create their own "Magickal Yule Logs," according to their personality and style. The spider can become an ornament […]
Northwest Personal Training is hosting a new winter training program held on Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m. The six week program will explore a new training technique each week. Cost is $180 for the full six weeks. All fitness levels are welcome to attend, whether a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this program will […]
Journey Theater presents "Beauty and the Beast," playing from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The play follows Belle and the Beast, a prince trapped in a beastly form. Can the Beast learn to love before time runs out, breaking his curse? Showtimes are 7 p.m. […]
Willful Wine will host three Holiday High Teas at the Grant House, 1101 Officer's Row, Vancouver, from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 30. Dec. 14 and Dec. 22. The tea […]
See the Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Nov. 29-Dec. 31. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 4:30 to 11 […]
The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is Nov. 29 through Dec. 30 (except Christmas day) at 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland. This walk-through event features millions of lights and about […]
Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, will host Winter Gleam holiday light show from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 29 and continuing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday […]
