Northwest Adoption Exchange Free Session on Adoption and Fostering
2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online via Zoom, WA, United States
Northwest Adoption Exchange is offering free online information sessions to learn about the process of adopting or becoming a foster parent. The sessions are open to anyone in Washington state. Session 1 is noon or 6 p.m. July 10 or Aug. 7. Session 2 is noon or 6 p.m. July 17 or Aug. 21. Participants are encouraged to attend Session 1 before attending Session 2. Register at nwae.org.

NAMI Online Connection Peer Support Group
2025-07-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Online, WA, United States
NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults living with mental illness. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need.
Meetings are held virtually weekly on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Register at us02web.zoom.us.

HOPE Dementia Support Group - Hampton Inn Salmon Creek
2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | The Hampton at Salmon Creek Memory Care Community, 2305 N.E. 129th St., Vancouver, WA, United States
HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Weekly meetings are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at The Hampton Salmon Creek, 14715 N.E. 20th Ave., Vancouver. A Zoom option is available.

Clark County Quilters Monthly Meeting
2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Trinity Lutheran Church Vancouver, 309 West 39th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Clark County Quilters meet at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St., Vancouver. Social hour is 6 to 7 p.m. Participants may also join from home with a Zoom link. For more details, visit clarkcountyquilters.com/monthly-meetings.

Vancouver Waterfront Concert Series
2025-07-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA, United States
The city of Vancouver and Waterfront Vancouver Parking Center will host the free, family-friendly Vancouver Waterfront Concert Series, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 3-24. Enjoy a mix of music from around the world. The lineup includes the Bobby Torres Ensemble, Wamba, Orquestra Pacifico Tropical and Norman Sylvester. Bring a picnic or grab a bite at a local restaurant. Alcohol is not permitted in parks.

Single Seniors attend Waterfront Concert
2025-07-10 18:30 - 20:30 | WA
Single Seniors will attend the “Wamba” concert as part of the Waterfront Concert Series from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 10.
For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Clark County Historical Museum Presents: “The Blacklist Era and Hollywood” with Film Critic Robert Horton
2025-07-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground, 98604, United States
The Clark County Historical Museum, in partnership with Humanities Washington and the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission, welcomes film critic and historian Robert Horton for “The Blacklist Era and Hollywood” from 7-8 p.m. July 10 at the Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. This presentation examines the impact of the 1940s Red Scare, when the House Committee on Un-American Activities forced actors, writers and directors to either “name names” or face blacklisting and career ruin. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free but RSVP at www.cchmuseum.org.

Southwest Washington Woodturners Monthly Meeting
2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Friends of the Carpenter, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver, WA, United States
Southwest Washington Woodturners invite the public to its meeting on the second Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Friends of the Carpenter, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver. The group is open to both experienced and novice woodturners. Learn more at southwestwashingtonwoodturners.org.

Comedy on Tap
2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
The Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, hosts Comedy on Tap featuring a rotating line-up of stand-up comedians every second Thursday of the month at 8 p.m., hosted by Tristian Spillman. Doors open at 7 p.m. with drink specials until 7:30 p.m. The first comedian takes the stage at 8 p.m. Admission is $15.

Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic Features Amber Marie
2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Art at the Cave Gallery, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
The next Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic features Amber Marie at 7 p.m. July 10 at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. There’s a $5 suggested donation to attend. Author and poet Marie curates and designs apparel and art for The Beatnik Bazaar. For more details, email pr********************@***il.com.

Enhance Fitness Classes
2025-07-11 08:30 - 09:30 | Bethel Lutheran Church, 12919 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie, WA, 98606, United States
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active.
The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays and Fridays at Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 12919 N.E. 159th St. in Brush Prairie.
Enhance Fitness is an evidence-based group exercise program. It helps older adults (age 60 plus) become more active, energized and empowered to sustain independent lives. All older adults are welcome. Instructors tailor exercises to ability, from seated to full mobility.
Preregistration is not required and there is no cost to attend. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for your first class to complete registration on-site.
For more information call 360-694-8144.

Fired Up! Firefighting Summer Camp for Young Women
2025-07-11 09:00 - 14:00 | WA
Cascadia Tech Academy and Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue will host Fired Up!, an all-girls camp designed to ignite confidence while introducing young women to the world of firefighting. The three-day camp, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 9-11, is open to girls entering their freshman through senior year of high school who are interested in a career in firefighting. The cost is $20, including lunch and a t-shirt. Sessions will be held in two locations: July 9-10 at 21609 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground; and July 11 at 911 N. 65th Ave., Ridgefield. Register at cascadiatechnicalacademy.org/o/cta/page/fired-up-summer-camp. For more details, email ca*************@*****fr.org.

Insect Investigators
2025-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA, 98668, United States
The Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, will host Insect Investigators for children ages 6-10. Kids will discover the fascinating world of insects as they explore insect life cycles and learn how insects’ unique body parts help them eat, move and survive. They’ll join an insect scavenger hunt and build their own insects out of clay to take home. Kids should be accompanied by adults. Registration is required at cityofvancouver.us/events/insect-investigators/. This program is indoors and outdoors, rain or shine. For more details, email va*****@*************er.us or call 360-487-7111.

Clark County Historical Museum Lunchtime Walking Tours
2025-07-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Various locations, WA, United States
The Clark County Historical Museum presents Explore Clark County, a series of free lunchtime walking tours from noon to 1 p.m. on select Fridays, offering a quick but fascinating dive into the people, places and events that have shaped Clark County. Each week, participants tour a different neighborhood or historical theme, featuring hidden gems, stories and local landmarks. No registration is required; just show up. For details, visit www.cchmuseum.org or call 360-993-5679. The schedule is as follows:

June 20 – Women’s HerStory: Librarians, Merchants, YWCA and Clubs.
Meet at the museum, 1511 Main St.
July 11 – Downtown Neighborhood: Explore Vancouver’s early housing developments and neighborhoods. Meet at the museum.
July 18 – Kauffman Ave: Uncover the origins of the Fruit Valley neighborhood. Meet at John Ball Park, 2300 E. 20th St.
Aug. 15 – Courthouse District: Horrible Homicides vs. Early Churches
Meet at the Clark County Courthouse, 1200 Franklin St.
Aug. 22 – Arnada: Who Are Margaret Ranns, Anna Eastham and Ida Elwell? Discover the lives of the women behind the neighborhood
Meet at Arnada Park, 2404 H St.
Sept. 12 – Old City Cemetery: Explore stories of early residents and summer discoveries. Meet at the corner of 13th and Z streets.

NAMI Art Group
2025-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | NAMI Southwest Washington, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host an Art Group at the NAMI office, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver, from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday. For more information, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

Watercolor Art Social Group
2025-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | NAMI Southwest Washington, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Learn watercolor techniques and projects taught by local artist, Gwen Boggs. The group meets from 1-3 p.m. on the second Friday of every month at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwest Washington building, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver. The group is free to attend and all supplies are provided. Learn more at namiswwa.org/support-groups-old-2/social/.

HOPE Dementia Support: Meet Me at the Movies
2025-07-11 13:00 - 15:30 | Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
HOPE Dementia Support presents “Meet Me at the Movies” at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. A different musical will start at 1:00 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. Visit kigginstheatre.com to see what musical will be shown next. The cost is $10 per person.

Single Seniors Friday Meeting
2025-07-11 13:00 - 16:00 | WA
Single Seniors weekly food and cards meeting from 1 to 4 p.m.
For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Amboy Territorial Days Celebration
2025-07-11 15:00 - 23:00, 2025-07-12 07:00 - 23:00 | Amboy Territorial Days Park, 21400 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, WA, United States
The Amboy Territorial Days Celebration is July 11, 12 and 13 at Amboy Territorial Park, 21400 N.E. 399th St., ​Amboy. It kicks off with a car show on the evening of July 11 with a $10 entry fee per vehicle. It continues on July 12 and 13 with artisan vendors, food vendors, a beer garden, live music, a silent auction, a painted rock scavenger hunt, a kids’ zone, a reptile show, log show and bingo. The parade is the morning of July 12. The route is on Highway 503 starting at Amboy Middle School and continuing to Amboy Territorial Park. Entrants line up in front of the Amboy Middle School on Northeast Chelatchie Road. On July 13, watch lawnmower races in the afternoon. Learn more at tdays.org/schedule-of-events.html.

Alderbrook Park Friday Night Cruise-in
2025-07-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Alderbrook Park, 24414 N.E. Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie, WA, 98606, United States
Alderbrook Park hosts a Friday Night Cruise-in from 4 to 8 p.m. every Friday night from May 23-Sept. 12 at 24414 N.E. Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie. Admission for spectators is $5 for kids 4-13, veterans and seniors, $10 for adults and free for tots ages 3 and under. Vehicle registration is $10 for cars and trucks and $8 for motorcycles, cash only. Learn more at https://alderbrookparkevents.com.

"Little Woodland Library" Card-Making Class
2025-07-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Craft Warehouse, 9307 NE 5th Ave, Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
Craft Warehouse, 9307 N.E. Fifth Ave. in Hazel Dell, will host a card-making class featuring Lawn Fawn’s “Little Woodland Library” stamp set. Participants will each make three cards. The cost is $20. Register at craftwarehouse.com/event/little-woodland-library-card-class/.

Alice in Wonderland-themed poker tour and game night
2025-07-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Camas, 304 NE 4th Ave., Camas, WA, 98607, United States
Downtown Camas will host its annual Poker Tour and Game Night with Alice in Wonderland from 5 to 8 p.m. July 11. Enjoy family-friendly Alice in Wonderland-inspired games, poker tour, art shows, Alice in Wonderland dress-up, after-hours shopping, dining and live music. Pick up a passport to start the night at Journey Church, 304 N.E. Fourth Ave. Visit participating merchants and answer Alice in Wonderland trivia to earn poker cards. Prizes go to the five highest hands. Alice in Wonderland costumes encouraged.

July Events at RedDoor Gallery
2025-07-11 17:00 - 20:00 | RedDoor Gallery, 411 N.E. Dallas St., Camas, United States
July sparkles at RedDoor Gallery in Camas with three events. The first is an artist reception from 5 to 8 p.m. July 11, with a chance to see newly unveiled pieces meet 13 local and regional artists. During gallery hours on July 2-13, get a free $5 gift card for a Camas coffee shop with any purchase of $150 or more. From noon to 6 p.m. July 18-19, get a free root beer float with any purchase. From July 16-27, participate in community art projects inside and outside the gallery. Regular gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.

Summer Concert Series: Huckle Buck Highway
2025-07-11 17:30 - 20:00 | General O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
The Historic Trust presents the Summer Concert Series: Huckle Buck Highway, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 11 at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St. A, Vancouver. A blend of country and classic rock, the band draws inspiration from Merle Haggard, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Black Crowes and ZZ Top. Attendance is free. Food and drinks will be available to buy from local vendors Smashed Cheese, Kona Ice, A Cherry on Top and Ruzzo. Guests should bring blankets and low-backed chairs. Visit thehistorictrust.org/summer-2025 for more details.

Music in the Vines at Pomeroy Cellars
2025-07-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Pomeroy Cellars Winery and Tasting Room, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WA, 98675, United States
Pomeroy Cellars, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, will host Music in the Vines concerts from 6-8:30 p.m. Fridays, June 27, July 11, July 25, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22. A food truck will be on site at 5 p.m. with dinner options. Wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks will be available to buy. Music starts at 6 p.m. Bring blankets and low-backed chairs for lawn seating. The line-up includes Fox and Bones on June 27; Love, Dean on July 11; Zac Grooms on July 25; Erica Sunshine Lee on Aug. 8; and Leah Justine on Aug. 22. General admission tickets are $17.85 at eventbrite.com/o/pomeroy-cellars-57916083423.

Free Dragon Boat Community Paddles
2025-07-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Ridgefield Boat Launch, 5 Mill St., Ridgefield, WA, 98642, United States
The city of Ridgefield will offer free Community Paddles at 6:30 p.m. Fridays from June 20 through Oct. 3. No experience is needed, all equipment is provided and anyone age 14 and over can join. Paddlers meet at the Ridgefield Boat Launch, 5 Mill St., Ridgefield. Participation is free. Registration is required at ridgefieldwa.us/396/Dragon-Boats.

Magenta Theater presents "Don't Dress for Dinner"
2025-07-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Magenta Theater presents “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” July 11-27. Showtimes are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.), and Sundays at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.). Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with his mistress while his wife, Jacqueline, is away. He has invited his friend, Robert, along to provide an alibi. Robert and Jacqueline are secret lovers, and consequently determined that Jacqueline will not leave for the weekend. Hijinks ensue. Tickets are $26 online and at the door while supplies last. Buy tickets at magentatheater.com. Beer, wine and concessions available for purchase before the show and during intermission. For more details, call 360-949-3098 or email in**@************er.com.

Felida Cars and Coffee
2025-07-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Creed Coffee Company, 10718 N.W. Lakeshore Ave., Vancouver, WA, 98685, United States
Felida Cars and Coffee is a car show series from 8-10 a.m. every other Saturday from April through September (April 12, 26, May 10, 24, June 14, 28, July 12, 26, Aug. 9, 23, Sept. 13 and 27) at Creed Coffee, 10718 N.W. Lakeshore Ave. in Felida. Event attendees will receive 10 percent off purchases at Creed Coffee.
