Events

Commission on Aging Hosts Peer-to-Peer Educator Seminar
2022-08-17 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, WA, United States
The Commission on Aging will host a seminar on peer-to-peer educators starting at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 17.
Attendees will learn how peer-to-peer educators are creatively conducting outreach with older residents, families, friends, and neighbors. The speaker will be a representative from the Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives initiative.
Meetings are currently held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options. Attend in the sixth-floor Hearing Room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., or join by phone or computer through information provided at: clark.wa.gov/community-planning/commission-aging-meetings.
The Commission on Aging, supported by the Clark County Council, is a nine-member volunteer group that implements the Aging Readiness Plan and provides leadership addressing needs of aging community members. For more about the commission, please visit www.clark.wa.gov/aging.
Commission meetings are carried on CVTV Channel 23/323 and online at www.cvtv.org. To see replay times, go to www.cvtv.org.

100 Women Who Care, Clark County
2022-08-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Salud! Wine Bar, 224 NE 3rd Avenue, Camas, United States
100 Women Who Care, Clark County giving circle, welcomes all to hear about local nonprofits serving our community! Members vote to select one organization to receive donations from the evening.
Optional Social Hour from 5pm precedes the meeting which runs from 6-7pm .

Belly Dancing Lessons
2022-08-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Malia Christina’s Home Studio, 228 N.E. 19th Ave., Camas, WA, 98607, United States
Belly dancing classes are offered at Malia’s Dance Studio, 228 N.E. 19th Ave., Camas, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Learn shimmies, hip articulations, graceful hands, body fluidity and artistry. Classes combine fusion belly dance with eclectic music, from Wardruna to Lizzo to Fleetwood Mac to Metallica. In person and online classes are both available. The classes are offered in a beginner-friendly, body-positive and inclusive space. The cost is $20 for drop-ins or $75 per month for unlimited classes. The first class is free. Register at www.maliachristina.com/classes. For more details, contact Malia at ma************@**.me or 360-213-3911.

Single Seniors at Golden Corral
2022-08-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Golden Corral, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, 98682, United States
Single Seniors will meet at Golden Corral buffet, 11801 NE Fourth Plain Blvd. starting at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 18
For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Livestock Manure Composting Workshop and Land Stewardship Tour
2022-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Serendipity Alpaca Ranch, 2630 NE 253rd Street, Ridgefield, WA, United States
WSU Extension Clark County will host an in-person workshop, “Learn How to Compost Livestock Manure,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 18 outdoors at Serendipity Alpaca Ranch, 2630 N.E. 253rd St., Ridgefield.
Attendees will learn new tips and techniques for composting that can reduce pile size, create a valuable soil amendment, reduce pests and keep local waterways clean. Participants will receive excellent resources and hear from Lisa Schuchman, resource conservationist of Natural Resources Conservation Service, Clark Conservation District’s livestock specialist Samantha Frundle and the alpaca rancher Pam Conrad.
The workshop is free but attendees must register in advance at Compost072822.eventbrite.com. For more details, email te*********@*su.edu or call 564-397-5729.
This workshop is put on by the WSU Clark County Extension – Small Acreage Program which is made possible by sponsorship from Clark County Public Works Clean Water Program. WSU Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Persons requiring special accommodations should call WSU Clark County Extension at 564-397-5733 prior to the event.

The Guess Who offers free performance at ilani
2022-08-18 21:00 - 23:00 | ilani Casino Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA, 98642, United States
The Guess Who will offer a free, live show inside ilani’s Muze Lounge at 9 p.m. Aug. 18. Following the show, the winner of ilani’s Battle of the Bands competition will close out the night. The Guess Who is a Canadian rock band formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1965. The band is known for “Shakin’ All Over,” “These Eyes” and “American Woman.” Get more details about The Guess Who at ilani or the Battle of the Bands competition at ilaniresort.com.

Free Coffee Friday at Latte Da to Raise Awareness for Alzheimer's
2022-08-19 07:00 - 20:00 | Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver, WA, 98663, United States
Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver, will offer free 12-ounce cups of coffee every Friday in August to raise awareness for The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Southwest Washington on Sept. 26. Even though the coffee is free, donations for the nonprofit organization are appreciated. Latte Da will match up to $200.

¡Viva Vancouver! Latin Festival
2022-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, United States
Enjoy a three-day celebration of Latin culture in Esther Short Park at the ¡Viva Vancouver! Latin Festival, happening from 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 19 and from 1 to 10 p.m. Aug. 20 and 21 at 605 Esther Street in downtown Vancouver. The festival features food, dancing, and beer with a Latin twist. This event is for ages 21 and over only. Tickets are $15 for a single day or $25 for two days. VIP packages are also available for $40 and $75. To learn more, visit facebook.com/Vivavancouverwa/.

Northwest Oil Painters Guild Show and Sale at Corridor Gallery, July 18-Sept. 16
2022-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Esther Short Building, 610 Esther St., Vancouver, WA, United States
Northwest Oil Painters Guild is celebrating 20 years of supporting Northwest oil painters from from Mercer Island to Camas. The group’s annual show and sale will be hosted by the Corridor Gallery inside the Esther Short Building, 610 Esther St., Vancouver, across from Esther Short Park. The exhibit, on display along the main hallways, is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 18 through Sept. 16. Many of the paintings are inspired by Northwest landscapes and history and works include professional and amateur works. There will be an opening reception for the exhibit from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5 during downtown Vancouver’s First Friday Art Walk. To learn more about Northwest Oil Painters Guild, visit nopgartists.com.
Above image: “Refuge” by Jim Gola of Woodland

Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament
2022-08-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Vancouver Mall, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr,, Vancouver, 98662, United States
Hope for Good will host their Hoops for Hope basketball tournament at the Vancouver Mall, Aug. 19 through 21.
The event will feature three on three basketball matchups as well as live music and other entertainment.
Legends Gym will be offering a free children’s basketball clinic the Friday before the event.
Proceeds from the event will go towards local initiatives to support at-risk individuals, veterans, and families in need.
Additional information, including registration for teams and volunteering for the event can be found at the Hope for Good website.

Single Seniors at Round Table Clubhouse
2022-08-19 12:00 - 15:00 | 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, Vancouver. 12 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 19.
For more information call 360-892-8944.

JT Wise at Maryhill Winery in Vancouver
2022-08-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Maryhill Winery Vancouver Tasting Room, 801 Waterfront Way, Suite 105, Vancouver, Washington, United States
Husband and wife songwriters JT and Maggie Wise will perform at Maryhill Winery’s south waterfront patio from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 19. The duo combines bluesy, roots rock originals and covers. Maryhill Winery’s Vancouver tasting room is located on the Vancouver waterfront at 801 Waterfront Way, Suite 105. Wine and small plates area available to buy.

Summer Outdoor Night Markets at Clark College
2022-08-19 16:30 - 20:30 | Clark College O’Connell Sports Complex, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
The Night Market Vancouver will host a series of summer outdoor markets at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. These Outdoor Summer Night Markets will be held from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Fridays July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept. 15. The market, held in the Red Parking Lot outside Clark College’s O’Connell Sport Center, will feature more than 60 local vendors. Guests will also enjoy live music with a DJ, dance lessons and food and drinks available for purchase. The entry fee is $5. Ages 12 and under are free. Leashed pets are welcome. Tickets are available online at vancouvervolcanoes.com/product/night-market-ticket/.

English Estate Winery presents "Good Times and Wine"
2022-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | English Estate Winery, 17806 S.E. First St., Vancouver, WA, United States
English Estate Winery, 17806 S.E. First St., Vancouver, will offer live music with Grammy Award winner and Winfield International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Doug Smith and his wife, Judy Koch-Smith. Guests should bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn. Wine, cider and soft drinks will be available to buy.

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival presents "The Tragedie of Romeo and Juliet"
2022-08-19 19:00 - 23:30 | Washington Park, 400 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland, OR, United States
Original Practice Shakespeare Festival offers a free presentation of “The Tragedie of Romeo and Juliet” at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 in Portland’s Washington Park. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter. Gender-fluid casting (just like in Ye Olde Shakespearean Days) is the norm.
To sum up the plot: The Capulets and Montagues hate one another. Romeo (Montague) sneaks into a Capulet party and meets Juliet (Capulet). They marry in secret. Juliet’s cousin challenges Romeo. Romeo kills them and is banished. Juliet fakes death. Romeo doesn’t realise, takes poison, and dies beside the “body.” Juliet wakes and commits suicide by dagger.
The Original Practice Shakespeare Festival performs all 25 plays in its repertory over the summer at 11 different Portland parks, with no admission fee. The company of skilled, flexible actors will perform with occasional interruptions of songs, dances and sketches. Shows usually begin at 7 p.m. and the audience is welcome to arrive during the hour before to watch dance and fight rehearsals. Children and leashed dogs are welcome. Picnic meals are encouraged. To see the complete summer schedule, visit www.opsfest.org.

Magenta Theater presents "Don Quixote de La Center"
2022-08-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States
Magenta Theater presents “Don Quixote de La Center” by local playwright David Bareford, a loose adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes 1605 novel, “Don Quixote de la Mancha” set in contemporary La Center at a group home for senior citizens. Aging resident Don Quintero decides he is a knight of old and embarks on misadventures comic and heartfelt as he and those around him grapple with dementia, identity and what truly defines us.
Nine performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 14, 21 and 28 at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Doors open a half hour before showtime. Tickets are $20 in advance or $22 at the door (as available). Tickets can be purchased at www.magentatheater.com or by calling the box office at 360-949-3098.
Above image: Christopher Cleveland as Don Quintero (middle), Carol Radkins as Doris (right) and Zane Jager as Jimmy. Courtesy of Fetching Photos.

Zoom Workshop: Introduction to Naturescaping
2022-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Online via Zoom, WA, United States
“Naturescaping” is landscaping with native plants that provide habitat for wildlife like birds, bees and butterflies. Learn how to welcome nature into your outdoor space during a Zoom presentation at 10 a.m. Aug. 20. Discover the benefits of native plants along with a step-by-step approach to starting your own naturescaped garden. This event is presented in partnership Clark County Public Health Green Neighbors.
To register, contact Erika Johnson at er*************@*su.edu or 564-397-5738 or sign up online at wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqceygqjkvHNOeMqajv7EmKt8hYvSTVScz. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Participants must have a Zoom account to attend; get a free account at zoom.us. Learn more about these and other WSU Extension Master Gardener events at extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.

Show and Shine Car Show
2022-08-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Uptown Village, Main Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
The Slo Poks car club will host the Uptown Village Show and Shine car show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 20 on North Main Street in Vancouver’s Uptown Village neighborhood; enter on the corner of McLoughlin and Main. The cost is $15 to register a car, plus a donation of school supplies. The show is open to all hot rods, custom cars, motorcycles, rat rods and collector cars. Trophies will be awarded. The event is a fundraiser for the Hough Foundation. For more information, contact Michael Finn at 360-281-5333 or Jeff Petersen at 360-887-4576.
After enjoying the cars at the Show and Shine, head over to the Hough Foundation’s other fundraiser, the Sip & Stroll, where you can purchase specialty drinks and cocktails from many Uptown Village businesses from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person, available at houghfoundation.org/sip-and-stroll/. Proceeds will be donated to the Hough Foundation to help local schoolkids.

Art in the Park
2022-08-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Kiwanis Park, 422 S.W. Second Ave., Battle Ground, WA, United States
Enjoy Art in the Park, a family-friend art fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 at Kiwanis Park, 422 S.W. 2nd Ave., Battle Ground. Browse professional-quality original art by local vendors including handmade pottery, sculpture, paintings, woodwork, glass, metal, jewelry, fiber art and photography, etc. Professional quality only please. In addition to the outdoor tent booth spaces, there will also be a number of vendors inside the Kiwanis Building at the Park. Kids can make their own buttons at a button-making table. For more details, visit bgartalliance.org.

Portland Art Museum presents "Perspectives," photographs by BIPOC artists
2022-08-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Portland Art Museum, 1219 S.W. Park St., Portland, OR, 97205, United States
The Portland Art Museum presents “Perspectives,” a special exhibition of more than 60 works by local BIPOC (Black, indigenous and people of color) photographers made during the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. Perspectives features work by artists Emery Barnes, Joseph Blake, Linneas Boland-Godbey, David (Daveed) Jacobo, Mariah Harris, and Byron Merritt. The exhibition opens July 16 and will be on view through Nov. 13.
Captured here are various moments during the 2020 Black Lives Matter Protests through the eyes of local BIPOC Artists in Portland, Oregon. Attendees are invited to follow this journey, relive these moments, listen to the stories and open themselves to the perspectives represented. There is a great transformation underway and it is never too late to be on the correct side of history.
Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and college students, and free for children 17 and under. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a paid adults. Call 503-226-2811 or visit portlandartmuseum.org.

Behind the Scenes Tour
2022-08-20 10:30 - 14:30 | Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Portland, OR, 97210, United States
Behind the Scenes Tours will guide small groups through areas of the Pittock Mansion not ordinarily open to the public including basement passages, the boiler room, the Otis elevator machine room, third floor servants’ quarters, Henry Pittock’s private den, and more!
Tours are at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 and 21. Recommended for visitors age 14 and up.

Law Firm Hosts Trusts 101 Seminar
2022-08-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Online
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar “Trusts 101: What Every Family Needs to Know about Stewardship through Estate Planning” starting at 11 a.m. Aug. 20.
This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Karen Webber.
Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates and details call, 360-696-2069.
All virtual registrants will receive login instructions by email prior to seminar.

Art Critique Group in Downtown Vancouver
2022-08-20 12:00 - 14:00 | 210 W Evergreen Blvd. Vancouver , WA, 210 W. Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, 98660, United States
Artists and art lovers over 18 are invited to join the Art Critique Group meeting every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in the atrium at 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., near Art on the Boulevard and Meiko’s Marketplace Flowers. Attendees will draw, paint, and discuss art. For more information, email Gail at gq*******@***il.com.

Taste 'n Tunes on the Washougal Waterfront
2022-08-20 13:00 - 19:00 | Marina Park, Port of Camas Washougal, 24 S A St., Washougal, WA, 98671, United States
Enjoy the last part of summer at Taste ‘n Tunes, featuring live music and food vendors from 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at Marina Park, 24 S. A St., Washougal. The event, hosted by the Columbia River Arts and Cultural Foundation, is a fundraiser for Washougal’s new Performing Arts and Cultural Center at the Port of Camas/Washougal waterfront, which will provide a venue for live theater, dance, music, cultural events, educational and cultural events as well as enhancing local tourism and providing jobs and access to the arts.
Pianist and vocalist Jim Fischer will perform at 2 p.m. King Louie Pain and Friends will perform at 3:30 and 5 p.m. Food vendors include Kona Ice and Kiawe Island Bistro. Raffle tickets will be available to buy. Prizes include a 60-minute yacht trip on the Columbia River, a night at the Best Western Plus Washougal, a kayak rental and a Philippine tablecloth. Rock painting and other games will be available for kids.
Tickets are on sale at givebutter.com/TasteNTunes. Adults ages 12 and older are $15, kids ages 3 to 12 are $5 and tots under 2 are free. Bring a chair or blanket but leave dogs and alcohol at home.

Paint a Farm Animal in Watercolor
2022-08-20 14:30 - 17:30 | Vancouver Art Space, WA, United States
Vancouver Art Space, upstairs inside Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive #283, will offer an in-person class, “Paint a Farm Animal in Watercolor” from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20. There will be pre-sketched animals for attendees to choose from. The class, best for ages 15 and older, will be instructed by artist and illustrator Hannah Complin. The $65 fee includes all supplies. Register on EventBrite at eventbrite.com/e/paint-a-farm-animal-in-watercolor-registration-378053958567. To learn more about this and other classes at Vancouver Art Space, visit vancouverartspace.com.

Friends of Fort Vancouver Garden Party
2022-08-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Fort Vancouver Historic Garden, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
The Friends of Fort Vancouver will host its annual Garden Party from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Fort Vancouver Heritage Garden, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. Attendees can tour of the garden and talk with National Park Service volunteer gardeners. The party is a free public event located in the garden outside the gates of Fort Vancouver. Fort Vancouver remain open until 6 p.m., one hour past its regular closing time. Admission fees apply for entrance to Fort Vancouver. (Learn more about fees here.) Seeds and botanical books can be purchased at a booth hosted by The Friends of Fort Vancouver, and a wine and beer garden will be available for attendees aged 21 and over. Volunteer gardeners will host a booth where they will discuss preservation techniques from 1845 such as salting, pickling and drying, which helped residents of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s Fort Vancouver prepare for the winter months. Complete event details are available at nps.gov/fova/learn/news/gardenparty2022.htm.
The Fort Vancouver Heritage Garden is a smaller-scale reconstruction of the larger garden that was located on the north side of Fort Vancouver in the 1800s. The garden is a popular destination for visitors to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, and showcases the historical flowers, fruits, vegetables, and herbs grown by the Hudson’s Bay Company as they experimented with bringing produce common to European gardens to North America. Visitors to the garden today can also see examples of crops that were once grown in agricultural fields surrounding the fort.
Above photo courtesy of National Park Service/Junelle Lawry

Sip and Stroll Fundraiser for Hough Foundation
2022-08-20 17:00 - 20:30 | Uptown Village, Main Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
The Hough Foundation‘s delicious annual fundraiser, the Sip & Stroll, invites participants to enjoy specialty drinks from Uptown Village businesses, including craft beer, wine, cider and cocktails. Tickets are $35 per person, available at houghfoundation.org/sip-and-stroll/. Proceeds will be donated to the Hough Foundation to help local schoolkids.
Come early for the Slo Poks car club‘s Uptown Village Show and Shine car show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 20 at the corner of McLoughlin and Main. The cost is $15 to register a car, plus a donation of school supplies. The show is open to all hot rods, custom cars, motorcycles, rat rods and collector cars. Trophies will be awarded. The event is also a fundraiser for the Hough Foundation. For more information, contact Michael Finn at 360-281-5333 or Jeff Petersen at 360-887-4576.

80s Dance Party Fundraiser for Walk to End Alzheimers
2022-08-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Union Chapel, 806 Main St., Vancouver, WA, United States
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will host an 80s Dance Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at Union Chapel, 806 Main St. in downtown Vancouver. Proceeds benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter. The cost is $50 per person and includes two drink tickets. Pizza will also be available. The evening will include prize drawings. Attendees are encouraged to dress in 80s attire — vintage prom dresses, leg warmers, harem pants, Members Only jackets, stirrup leggings, Jellies, Swatch watches, double-layer Izod polo shirts, neon mesh tops and Jordache jeans. Or, if you’re really cool, stonewashed Guess jeans with zippered cuffs. Purchase tickets at 80spartyforalz.eventbrite.com.

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival presents "A Midsommer Night's Dreame"
2022-08-20 19:00 - 23:30 | Washington Park, 400 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland, OR, United States
Original Practice Shakespeare Festival offers a free presentation of “A Midsommer Night’s Dreame” at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 in Portland’s Washington Park. The company uses the original practice techniques of Elizabethan England: limited rehearsal, scrolls in hand, audience interaction, and an onstage prompter. Gender-fluid casting (just like in Ye Olde Shakespearean Days) is the norm.
To sum up the plot: Hermia loves Lysander (requitedly). Helena loves Demetrius (unrequitedly). Pucke (a fairy) accidentally makes Lysander and Demetrius love Helena. Chaos ensues. King Oberon bespells Queen Titania to love an actor transformed into an ass. The fairies reconcile. Pucke fixes the spells (except Demetrius). Everyone gets married and watches a terrible play.
The Original Practice Shakespeare Festival performs all 25 plays in its repertory over the summer at 11 different Portland parks, with no admission fee. The company of skilled, flexible actors will perform with occasional interruptions of songs, dances and sketches. Shows usually begin at 7 p.m. and the audience is welcome to arrive during the hour before to watch dance and fight rehearsals. Children and leashed dogs are welcome. Picnic meals are encouraged. To see the complete summer schedule, visit www.opsfest.org.
