Clark Public Utilities' Operation Warm Heart starts at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 28, a 5k/10k run/walk or bike ride to help limited-income families in crisis situations who need help paying their […]
Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This type of meditation encourages self-observation by focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to participate but no one will be turned away.
The Portland Fine Print Fair returns to the Portland Art Museum's Fields Ballroom, 1119 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, with free admission from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 27 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 28. Discover prints to purchase from 14 top dealers from across North America and Europe during this largest […]
La Uva Fortuna will host a "Pinot and Paint" event from 12:30 to 3:30 Jan. 28 at 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground. All supplies are provided by the instructor, who will lead participants in step-by-step guide to painting a full moon rising over a lake. The $29 cost (plus a 73-cent service fee) includes […]
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
The Lewis River Rotary Club will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 East Main St., from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Jan. 30. This meeting will include a presentation by the Rotary 5100 District Governor Renee Brouse. For more information email LewisRiverRotaryClub@gmail.com.
The Clark Conservation District Plant Sale offers Clark County residents the chance to order very low-cost native plants to enhance their gardens and help local pollinators. Order online from the extensive plant list at clarkcd.org/native-plant-sale. Early ordering is recommended as plants sell out quickly. Those who order will receive a confirmation email with plant order […]
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]
Single Seniors will meet for lunch at McGrath's Fish House, 12501 S.E. 2nd Cir., starting at 3 p.m. Jan. 30. For more information call 360-892-8944.
Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "Course Web 1: Emerge from the Fog" starting at 3 p.m. Jan 30. This event will be presented virtually by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates and details call, 360-696-2069. All […]
Columbia Dance is accepting new students until Feb. 17. The first class is free. Columbia Dance offers classes for children and adults beginning at age 3. Columbia Dance's Include program also welcomes dancers with special needs. For more information, email info@columbiadance.org or visit columbiadance.org.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
St. Paul Lutheran Church on the corner of 13th and Franklin Street in downtown Vancouver offers a contemplative prayer service from 12:20 to 12:40 p.m. every Wednesday. This is a quiet prayer session with soft music in the back ground. Call 360-693-3531 with questions.
Skiiers and snowboarders are invited to join the Thursday bus to Mt. Hood Meadows, every week for six weeks from Jan. 18 until Feb. 22. The bus loads at 6 a.m. at Safeway Salmon Creek, 13023 N.E. Hwy. 99 #1, Vancouver. Use GO CODE 1163304 at skihood.com consecutive week pass and bus. For more details, […]
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.
The Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter 19 will meet at Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, located at 12217 N.E. Highway 99, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 1. Member Louise Tucker will discuss her new history book, “Battle Ground Lake Before Becoming a State Park: The Resort Area 1914 to 1968.” The group […]
Single Seniors will host their monthly potluck meeting at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd, starting at 1 p.m. Feb. 1. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Wildfire season. Smoke season. It’s now a part of our lives here in Southwest Washington. Smoke drifts in from beyond our borders, and now fire is igniting in our backyards. As summer approaches, we are all asking ourselves: Will our air fill with smoke? The Columbian Conversation, hosted by Associate Editor Will Campbell, will uncover […]
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 […]
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, […]
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 […]
Art at the CAVE's February exhibit is "Heart at the Cave." More than 40 artists were selected by a professional jury. Meet the artists at an opening reception from 4 […]
The Fort Vancouver Lions Club meets on the first and third Friday of each month at Golden Corral, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Guests should arrive at 11:30 a.m. […]
The Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge offers Saturday Birding Hikes on select days from now through May. Walks start at 8 a.m. at the Carty Unit of the Refuge. Registration is required by sending an email to ridgefieldvolunteer@fws.gov. While walks generally last two to three hours, participants are welcome to stay or leave […]
Columbia Faith and Life Conference, “God Renews His Creation,” will be held Feb. 2 and 3 at Columbia Presbyterian Church. Events will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and […]
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.
Portland Japanese Garden offers a new exhibit, "Masterpieces in Miniature: The Art of Netsuke Sculptures," on display in the Pavilion Gallery through March 4. Once immensely popular across Japan, netsuke (pronounced nets-keh) were miniature sculptures that also served as personal fashion accessories, overcoming the lack of pockets in men’s clothing by hanging small items from […]
The Vancouver Farmers Market is open year-round at the intersection of Eighth Street and Esther Street in downtown Vancouver, next to Esther Short Park. Cold-season hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays from now through March 30. Find local farm produce and products, artisan wares, bread and baked goods, pet treats, flowers, plants […]
Single Seniors will meet for a game day at a member's home on Feb. 4. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This type of meditation encourages self-observation by focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to participate but no one will be turned away.
Kindred Homestead Supply, 606 Main St., Vancouver, is offering a "Learn to Crochet" workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4. The class is for beginners and no previous experience with crochet is needed. Students will learn the basics of crochet -- how to make a slip knot, chain, single crochet and how to fasten […]
Vancouver Art Space, located upstairs in the Vancouver Mall, is offering two Alcohol Inks Valentine's Classes at noon on Feb. 4 and 11. Students will learn a "resist technique" to create tile coasters. All materials are included in the $25 class fee. Each student can make up to two coasters; additional blank coasters are available […]
The Police Activities League of Southwest Washington presents the fourth annual Burgers, Bites and Brews pub crawl fundraiser from Feb. 4 to 10. The fundraiser is a partnership with seven local eateries. Community members are invited to visit participating locations and let businesses know they are there for the fundraiser. A percentage of the proceeds […]
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]
Camas Public Library offers free tax help provided by AARP volunteers until April 15. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays or 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays. The AARP Tax-Aide program, administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS, provides free income tax assistance to all eligible taxpayers, regardless […]
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Graphic novelist Gina Siciliano will present two talks at WSU Vancouver, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. in Vancouver, on Feb. 5. The talks begin at 12:05 and 1:30 p.m. in Dengerink Administration Building, Room 129 on campus. Both are free and open to the public. Siciliano, a 2003 graduate of the Vancouver School for Arts […]
The Lewis River Rotary Club will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 East Main St., from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Feb. 6. This meeting will include a presentation by Miranda Reeves with her program “Precision Matters” on non-lethal Self defense. For more information email LewisRiverRotaryClub@gmail.com.
Clark County Newcomers Club mission is to provide a network for fostering friendships in an atmosphere of mutual respect and to support local charities and service endeavors. Monthly coffees are held on the first Tuesday of the month beginning at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 805 S.E. Ellsworth Road, Vancouver (on […]
The Clark Conservation District Plant Sale offers Clark County residents the chance to order very low-cost native plants to enhance their gardens and help local pollinators. Order online from the extensive plant list at clarkcd.org/native-plant-sale. Early ordering is recommended as plants sell out quickly. Those who order will receive a confirmation email with plant order […]
The Police Activities League of Southwest Washington presents the fourth annual Burgers, Bites and Brews pub crawl fundraiser from Feb. 4 to 10. The fundraiser is a partnership with seven […]
The Camas Library's Page Turners Book Club is a monthly book discussion group for 4th-6th graders that meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Snacks and an activity are provided. Register to attend at CamasPL.org/pageturners, then pick up the book at the library. Bring the book to the club […]
Columbia Dance is accepting new students until Feb. 17. The first class is free. Columbia Dance offers classes for children and adults beginning at age 3. Columbia Dance's Include program also welcomes dancers with special needs. For more information, email info@columbiadance.org or visit columbiadance.org.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Single Seniors will meet for their monthly planning meeting in the Vancouver Mall Library. from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 7. This board and planning meeting will be held immediately before the weekly food and cards social in the food court, all are welcome to attend. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Archer Gallery's next exhibit, "Afraid/Not Afraid," features the work of Portland-based Pamela Chipman and Seattle-based Jan Cook. The exhibit is a photographic art installation focusing on gender and vulnerability. The exhibit opens Feb. 7 and runs through April 24. Regular viewing hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays in the gallery, located […]
Skiiers and snowboarders are invited to join the Thursday bus to Mt. Hood Meadows, every week for six weeks from Jan. 18 until Feb. 22. The bus loads at 6 a.m. at Safeway Salmon Creek, 13023 N.E. Hwy. 99 #1, Vancouver. Use GO CODE 1163304 at skihood.com consecutive week pass and bus. For more details, […]
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.
Single Seniors will meet for a game day playing bunco at Firstenburg Community Center, located at 700 N.E. 136th Ave., from 1 to 3:30. Attendees must pay $2 at the front desk before going down to the end of the hallway to the meeting room to play. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in a virtual public meeting for the Community Advisory Group from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 8. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting, and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The Community […]
The Police Activities League of Southwest Washington presents the fourth annual Burgers, Bites and Brews pub crawl fundraiser from Feb. 4 to 10. The fundraiser is a partnership with seven local eateries. Community members are invited to visit participating locations and let businesses know they are there for the fundraiser. A percentage of the proceeds […]
In honor of Black History Month, the Vancouver NAACP produced an exhibit in the Clark College Bookstore window (located in Gaiser Hall on Clark's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way) featuring two Black Vancouver artists, Claudia Carter and Philemon Reid. Reid was a self-taught artist. Born in Eatonton, Georgia in 1945, he spent nine […]
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.
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]
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 […]
Art at the CAVE's February exhibit is "Heart at the Cave." More than 40 artists were selected by a professional jury. Meet the artists at an opening reception from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2. The exhibit will remain open during the month of February. A select group of artists will discuss their inspirations and […]
The Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge offers Saturday Birding Hikes on select days from now through May. Walks start at 8 a.m. at the Carty Unit of the Refuge. Registration is required by sending an email to ridgefieldvolunteer@fws.gov. While walks generally last two to three hours, participants are welcome to stay or leave […]
The Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, will present a series of brief documentaries from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 10 recorded by National Park Service Ranger […]
The Watershed Alliance will host a volunteer tree planting along Burnt Bridge Creek from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 10. Volunteers should meet at N.E. 18th Court, Vancouver, near the west entrance of Arnold Park. Follow the signs to the designated parking area on 18th Court where the road dead-ends at Arnold Park. The work […]
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.
The nonprofit Please Don't Die Black Men host a Black History Month Fashion Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. The purpose of this event is to showcase African Americans who have contributed significantly to the development of the […]
Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This type of meditation encourages self-observation by focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to participate but no one will be turned away.
Passages to Success will host a week of Galentine's fun at locations around Vancouver. Activities include happy hour at Heathen Brewing from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 9 with a photo booth, raffle prizes and giveaways. Other pop-up parties also include snacks and drink tastings. The week's schedule includes gatherings from 11 a.m. to 1 […]
Amy Burgess of Forge+Fire will teach a jewelry-making class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11 focusing on wire-wrapped rings. You will be guided to create your own selection of wire wrapped rings. All supplies and tools are provided, including ring mandrels, pliers, craft wire and stones. Each person can make (and take home) […]
Between Feb. 9 and 18, 23 wineries and tasting rooms of the Southwest Washington Winery Association in Clark and Cowlitz counties will hold their annual St. Valentine’s Wine and Chocolate Festival. Visit tasting rooms in Clark and Cowlitz counties to sample local wines paired with artisan chocolates. Hours, prices and pairings for each tasting room […]
Willful Wine at the Grant House, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, will offer a Galentine's Tea from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 11. Reservations are required. The afternoon meal will feature a selection of teas from Dandelion Teahouse in Vancouver, English scones with jam and cream, and a "tower of treats," including crustless tea sandwiches and […]
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
In honor of Black History Month, the Vancouver NAACP produced an exhibit in the Clark College Bookstore window (located in Gaiser Hall on Clark's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way) featuring two Black Vancouver artists, Claudia Carter and Philemon Reid. Reid was a self-taught artist. Born in Eatonton, Georgia in 1945, he spent nine […]
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]
Camas Public Library offers free tax help provided by AARP volunteers until April 15. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays or 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays. The AARP Tax-Aide program, administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS, provides free income tax assistance to all eligible taxpayers, regardless […]
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Single Seniors will meet for breakfast at Kitchen Table Cafe, 705 N.E. 136th Ave. starting at 10 a.m. Feb. 13. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
The Clark College Columbia Writers Series welcomes Anis Mojgani, Oregon Poet Laureate. This event, which is free and open to the public, is at 11 a.m. Feb. 13 in the Penguin Union Building (PUB) room 258 A-B on Clark College's main campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Mojgani is the tenth Poet Laureate of Oregon. […]
Clark College is hosting an International Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 13 in Gaiser Student Center, GHL 150 on the main campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. The event offers a variety of free, family-friendly activities to learn about and celebrate cultures worldwide. Highlights include unveiling the mural “Coming Together for […]
Passages to Success will host a week of Galentine's fun at locations around Vancouver. Activities include happy hour at Heathen Brewing from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 9 with a photo booth, raffle prizes and giveaways. Other pop-up parties also include snacks and drink tastings. The week's schedule includes gatherings from 11 a.m. to 1 […]
Attend a panel discussion at Washington State University-Vancouver featuring Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey, WSUV public affairs professor Carolyn Long and representatives of the county Democratic and Republican parties. The event, which is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Clark County and the Associated Students of WSUV, includes doughnuts.
Columbia Dance is accepting new students until Feb. 17. The first class is free. Columbia Dance offers classes for children and adults beginning at age 3. Columbia Dance's Include program also welcomes dancers with special needs. For more information, email info@columbiadance.org or visit columbiadance.org.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, will offer ashes from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 14 followed at 12:30 p.m. by an Ash Wednesday service.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
St. Paul Lutheran Church on the corner of 13th and Franklin Street in downtown Vancouver offers a contemplative prayer service from 12:20 to 12:40 p.m. every Wednesday. This is a quiet prayer session with soft music in the back ground. Call 360-693-3531 with questions.
Skiiers and snowboarders are invited to join the Thursday bus to Mt. Hood Meadows, every week for six weeks from Jan. 18 until Feb. 22. The bus loads at 6 a.m. at Safeway Salmon Creek, 13023 N.E. Hwy. 99 #1, Vancouver. Use GO CODE 1163304 at skihood.com consecutive week pass and bus. For more details, […]
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.
Single Seniors will be eating out at Red Robin, 8311 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, starting at 12 p.m. Feb. 15. For more information call 360-892-8944.
The Clark County Civil Service Commission meets regularly on the third Thursday of every month to approve backgrounds, eligibility lists and discuss issues that come before the commission. Meetings are hybrid; in person at 1300 Franklin St. in Vancouver on the 5th floor Room 511 OR via Microsoft Teams.
Passages to Success will host a week of Galentine's fun at locations around Vancouver. Activities include happy hour at Heathen Brewing from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 9 with a photo booth, raffle prizes and giveaways. Other pop-up parties also include snacks and drink tastings. The week's schedule includes gatherings from 11 a.m. to 1 […]
In honor of Black History Month, the Vancouver NAACP produced an exhibit in the Clark College Bookstore window (located in Gaiser Hall on Clark's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way) featuring two Black Vancouver artists, Claudia Carter and Philemon Reid. Reid was a self-taught artist. Born in Eatonton, Georgia in 1945, he spent nine […]
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.
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]
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 […]
Art at the CAVE's February exhibit is "Heart at the Cave." More than 40 artists were selected by a professional jury. Meet the artists at an opening reception from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2. The exhibit will remain open during the month of February. A select group of artists will discuss their inspirations and […]
Thiselle Creek Farm, 26903 N.E. C. C. Landon Road, Yacolt, will host a Bare Root Tree Sale from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 9 and 10 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 16 and 17. The sale features bare root fruit, nut and shade trees for $20 each. Find 50 varieties of […]
Passages to Success will host a week of Galentine's fun at locations around Vancouver. Activities include happy hour at Heathen Brewing from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 9 with a photo booth, raffle prizes and giveaways. Other pop-up parties also include snacks and drink tastings. The week's schedule includes gatherings from 11 a.m. to 1 […]
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.
Portland Japanese Garden offers a new exhibit, "Masterpieces in Miniature: The Art of Netsuke Sculptures," on display in the Pavilion Gallery through March 4. Once immensely popular across Japan, netsuke (pronounced nets-keh) were miniature sculptures that also served as personal fashion accessories, overcoming the lack of pockets in men’s clothing by hanging small items from […]
The Vancouver Farmers Market is open year-round at the intersection of Eighth Street and Esther Street in downtown Vancouver, next to Esther Short Park. Cold-season hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays from now through March 30. Find local farm produce and products, artisan wares, bread and baked goods, pet treats, flowers, plants […]
ilani’s annual BrewFest is Feb. 15-18, featuring hundreds of beers, seltzers, ciders, spirits and wines as well as live cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs. Tickets range from $29 to $109 at ilaniBrewFest.com. Events include: Beers, Bourbon & Burgers Dinner, 7 p.m. Feb. 15, The Stadium Sports Bar & Grill, $49. Bourbon & Beer Pairing Dinner, […]
Watershed Alliance of SW Washington will host a tree planting event with WaferTech to restore their campus to a native woodland. The event will take place at 5509 N.W. Parker St. in Camas from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 18. Parking is available at Skyridge Middle School, located at 5220 N.W. Parker St. in Camas. […]
Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This type of meditation encourages self-observation by […]
ilani’s annual BrewFest is Feb. 15-18, featuring hundreds of beers, seltzers, ciders, spirits and wines as well as live cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs. Tickets range from $29 to $109 at ilaniBrewFest.com. Events include: Beers, Bourbon & Burgers Dinner, 7 p.m. Feb. 15, The Stadium Sports Bar & Grill, $49. Bourbon & Beer Pairing Dinner, […]
ilani’s annual BrewFest returns Feb. 15-18 offering 14 different events with hundreds of beers, seltzers, ciders, spirits and wines from local and national makers as well as live cooking demonstrations from 13 celebrity chefs. Headliners include Robert Irvine, Gregory Gourdet, Antonia Lofaso and Jet Tila. Tickets for all ilani BrewFest events can be purchased at […]
Kindred Homestead Supply, 606 Main St., Vancouver, will offer a beginner-friendly "Learn to Crochet" class from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Students will learn the basics of crochet, […]
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
In honor of Black History Month, the Vancouver NAACP produced an exhibit in the Clark College Bookstore window (located in Gaiser Hall on Clark's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way) featuring two Black Vancouver artists, Claudia Carter and Philemon Reid. Reid was a self-taught artist. Born in Eatonton, Georgia in 1945, he spent nine […]
Grassa, 780 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, is hosting a cash back night to benefit the Hough Foundation from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Feb. 19. The Hough Foundation will receive 10% of total sales. To participate, mention to your server that you're dining for the Hough Foundation.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Dancers age 11-22 are invited to auditions for The Portland Ballet on Feb. 19 at 6250 S.W. Capitol Hwy., Portland. Registration is at noon and there is no fee but […]
The Lewis River Rotary Club will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 East Main St., from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Feb. 20. Attendees will have the opportunity to […]
Single Seniors will meet for breakfast together at Stardust Diner, 1110 S.E. 164th Ave. starting at 9 a.m. on Feb. 20. For more information call 360-892-8944.
Jurell Scott presents "Building Bridges: A Comprehensive Marketing Workshop" from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 20 at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Scott is the social media marketing specialist for Soul District Business Association. He also owns Photoshoot Jay LLC, a small business that offers social media consultation and content […]
Cultivating Success will offer a weekly Agriculture Entrepreneurship Course from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 20 to April 13. Classes for new farmers or aspiring farmers are online with an in-person component April 13. For more details or to register, visit cultivatingsuccesswa.org/agricultural-entrepreneurship or email cultivating.success@wsu.edu or terry.koper@wsu.edu. The cost is $200 per person.
PDX Jazz presents the 2024 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival, Feb. 16 to March 2 at venues around Portland. See the complete line-up of performers at pdxjazz.org.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
St. Paul Lutheran Church on the corner of 13th and Franklin Street in downtown Vancouver offers a contemplative prayer service from 12:20 to 12:40 p.m. every Wednesday. This is a quiet prayer session with soft music in the back ground. Call 360-693-3531 with questions.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, will host Lenten Services at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 21 through March 20.
Memorial Lutheran Church is hosting a seasonal midweek series, "Guided to the Cross" from 1 to 2 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 14-March 20 at 2700 E. 28th St., Vancouver. Topics are Ash Wednesday: forgiveness (Feb. 14); hope (Feb. 21); love (Feb. 28); peace (March 6); trust (March 13) and perseverance (March […]
Skiiers and snowboarders are invited to join the Thursday bus to Mt. Hood Meadows, every week for six weeks from Jan. 18 until Feb. 22. The bus loads at 6 a.m. at Safeway Salmon Creek, 13023 N.E. Hwy. 99 #1, Vancouver. Use GO CODE 1163304 at skihood.com consecutive week pass and bus. For more details, […]
All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in a virtual public meeting of the Community Benefits Advisory Group from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 22. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting, and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The […]
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.
Single Seniors will meet for a game day playing bunco at Firstenburg Community Center, located at 700 N.E. 136th Ave., from 1 to 3:30. Attendees must pay $2 at the front desk before going down to the end of the hallway to the meeting room to play. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Single Seniors will meet at Golden Corral buffet, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. starting at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 22. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
In honor of Black History Month, the Vancouver NAACP produced an exhibit in the Clark College Bookstore window (located in Gaiser Hall on Clark's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way) featuring two Black Vancouver artists, Claudia Carter and Philemon Reid. Reid was a self-taught artist. Born in Eatonton, Georgia in 1945, he spent nine […]
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.
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]
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 […]
Art at the CAVE's February exhibit is "Heart at the Cave." More than 40 artists were selected by a professional jury. Meet the artists at an opening reception from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2. The exhibit will remain open during the month of February. A select group of artists will discuss their inspirations and […]
Vancouver Art Space will offer two "Watercolor Boot Camp" classes for beginners at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and Feb. 24 inside Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283. Instructor Hannah Complin will teach students about brushwork and basic color theory, including texture techniques and blending, painting washes, "wet on wet" painting and […]
Friends of Trees is hosting a tree-planting from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 24. Volunteers should meet at Vancouver First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. Dozens of large (6-10' tall) trees will be ready for planting. Volunteers should arrive by 8:45am to sign in and be assigned to a planting crew. […]
Birdhouse Books, 1001 Main Street (basement level), Vancouver, is hosting "The Work Poetry Workshop" led by Clark County's former poet laureate, Christopher Luna. The workshop will meet from 9 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of every month. The workshop is suitable for all experience levels. Students will explore poetry through weekly prompts and […]
Vancouver Water Resources Education Center is offering a workshop, "Animal Tracking Basics: Life Along the Water's Edge," from 9:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 24. Registration is required at cityofvancouver.us/events/animal-tracking-basics-life-along-the-waters-edge/. Students will learn how to interpret the clues left behind by learning foot morphology and gaits of common wildlife. This class, which is designed for beginners, […]
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.
Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sundays at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This type of meditation encourages self-observation by focusing on the inner self in a non-judgmental way. There's a $1 to $10 suggested donation to participate but no one will be turned away.
Single Seniors will host a brunch at Vancouver Pointe, 4555 N.E. 66 Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
River City Church, 2400 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, is hosting a free Family Game Day from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 25. Attendees can play minute-to-win-it games with us and get to know others in the community.
Love Street Playhouse presents the thriller "Wait Until Dark," showing Feb. 23 to March 10 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. In 1944 Greenwich Village, blind woman Susan Hendrix is imperiled by con men in her own apartment. Susan discovers that her blindness just might be the key to her escape, but she must wait until […]
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's 2023/24 season continues with two masterworks on Feb. 24-25 at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver. The program includes Gustav Mahler’s "Symphony No. 5" and William Alwyn’s "Hydriotaphia," conducted by Maestro Salvador Brotons. One hour before the program on both performance days, a pre-concert talk on the history of […]
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
In honor of Black History Month, the Vancouver NAACP produced an exhibit in the Clark College Bookstore window (located in Gaiser Hall on Clark's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way) featuring two Black Vancouver artists, Claudia Carter and Philemon Reid. Reid was a self-taught artist. Born in Eatonton, Georgia in 1945, he spent nine […]
Urban Air Adventure Park will host a grand opening beginning at 10 a.m. March 2. The event is open to the public. With more than 42,000 square feet of space, the Urban Air in Vancouver offers unique attractions that aim to help foster the physical and emotional well-being of all children, encouraging them to expand […]
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]
Camas Public Library offers free tax help provided by AARP volunteers until April 15. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays or 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays. The AARP Tax-Aide program, administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS, provides free income tax assistance to all eligible taxpayers, regardless […]
Single Seniors will meet for lunch at McGrath's Fish House, 12501 S.E. 2nd Cir., starting at 2 p.m. Feb. 27. For more information call 360-892-8944.
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington’s annual free "Food and Film" documentary series is the fourth Tuesday of the month Jan. 23 through June 24 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St, Vancouver. Free pizza is donated by Piehole Pizzeria. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., […]
The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington’s annual free “Food and Film” documentary series is the fourth Tuesday of the month Jan. 23 through June 24 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St, Vancouver. Free pizza is donated by Piehole Pizzeria. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., […]
The Ridgefield School District recently announced the three finalists to become the district’s next superintendent and is inviting the public to meet them at a series of public forums. Each day from Feb 27 through 29, one candidate per day will be available to meet with the public from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the […]
The Lewis River Rotary Club will meet at Ink Ability, 907 S.E. Grace Ave. in Battle Ground, from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the brand new space owned by Kendra Laratta. For more information email LewisRiverRotaryClub@gmail.com.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
New Beginnings is a monthly grief support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to dementia. Meetings will be held on every fourth Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Bridgeview Resource Center 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver WA 98661 Please call HOPE Dementia Support 360-513-5754 to register.
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
St. Paul Lutheran Church on the corner of 13th and Franklin Street in downtown Vancouver offers a contemplative prayer service from 12:20 to 12:40 p.m. every Wednesday. This is a quiet prayer session with soft music in the back ground. Call 360-693-3531 with questions.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, will host Lenten Services at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 21 through March 20.
Beaches Restaurant, 1919 S.E. Columbia River Drive, Vancouver, will host a 50% Give Back Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 29 to benefit Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation. Beaches will donate an amount equal to 50% of each guest check back to FVRL Foundation to support programs and services at FVRLibraries. Tell the […]
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.
Passages to Success is hosting a social hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 29 at Recluse Brew Works, 4035 Grant St., Suite 102, Washougal. Business owners, employees and start-ups are invited to build a community network for support, referrals and innovation. Attendance is free but RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/passages-goes-towashougal-tickets-824379229467. Learn more at passagestosuccess.com.
The Ridgefield School District recently announced the three finalists to become the district’s next superintendent and is inviting the public to meet them at a series of public forums. Each day from Feb 27 through 29, one candidate per day will be available to meet with the public from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the […]
In honor of Black History Month, the Vancouver NAACP produced an exhibit in the Clark College Bookstore window (located in Gaiser Hall on Clark's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way) featuring two Black Vancouver artists, Claudia Carter and Philemon Reid. Reid was a self-taught artist. Born in Eatonton, Georgia in 1945, he spent nine […]
The Vancouver Elks Lodge No. 823, 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, is hosting its annual Easter festivities at 10:30 March 30. The egg hunt, which begins promptly at noon, will be divided into four age groups: up to 2; 3-5; 6-8; and 9-11. All age groups should be ready at noon. A family photo station […]
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.
Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]
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 […]
The Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge offers Saturday Birding Hikes on select days from now through May. Walks start at 8 a.m. at the Carty Unit of the Refuge. Registration is required by sending an email to ridgefieldvolunteer@fws.gov. While walks generally last two to three hours, participants are welcome to stay or leave […]
Marsh 2 is the beginning of Youth Arts Month in Ridgefield. The First Saturday celebration features the annual Color Run. Festivities begin in Overlook Park, 113-131 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield, at 9 a.m. March 2 with a performance by Dance Fusion Northwest, followed by live music until 11:30 a.m. Concessions will be available to buy. […]
The most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs makes its first West Coast appearance as it opens at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) March 2 through Sept. 8. "Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family" explores the most feared and revered of all dinosaurs, bringing the latest paleontological discoveries to life and challenging preconceptions about […]
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.
Portland Japanese Garden offers a new exhibit, "Masterpieces in Miniature: The Art of Netsuke Sculptures," on display in the Pavilion Gallery through March 4. Once immensely popular across Japan, netsuke (pronounced nets-keh) were miniature sculptures that also served as personal fashion accessories, overcoming the lack of pockets in men’s clothing by hanging small items from […]