Run for your life at Why Racing's annual Scary Run on at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 30, starting at Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main St., Washougal. Get out your Halloween costumes and be prepared to be scared out of your wits. If the running doesn’t increase your heart rate, being chased by monsters and zombies will. Earn […]

Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper will be opening the drive-through tax payment drop-off window for the last two days of the tax season. The drive-through kiosk is located at the east parking structure entrance at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. The kiosk will be open from 9 am to 4 pm on Friday, Oct. […]

Pumpkin Lane at Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October; admission ends at 4 p.m. Take a hayride down Pumpkin Lane, pick out the perfect pumpkin (priced by circumference from $1.50 to $12 for standard pumpkins; specialty pumpkins are […]

Kids can show off their costumes and learn about wildlife during the Oregon Zoo’s annual Howloween festivities, Oct. 22­–23 and Oct. 28­–31. Activities are best suited for children ages 2-12, but all are welcome. A scavenger hunt around the zoo will teach kids about healthy habitats for wildlife. Activities take place each day until 3 […]

The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will host its 77th annual chrysanthemum show, "Reflecting on Our Past," from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at Hudson’s Bay High School, 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Enter off Reserve Street. Admission is free. See prize-winning exhibition-size mums, floral arrangements, bonsai style […]

Magenta Theater presents "Murder on the Orient Express," Oct. 14 through 30 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Eleven performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28, and 29 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 16, 23, and 30. A special performance featuring the understudy actors will take place at 7:30 p.m. […]

The Oregon Symphony presents a screening of "Hocus Pocus" with full orchestral accompaniment, showing Oct. 29-31 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and 31 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 30. Tickets are $45 to $135, available at portland5.com/arlene-schnitzer-concert-hall/events/hocus-pocus-concert. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and […]

Anyone with an interest in the Russian invasion of Ukraine will be interested to know about "Religion and the Rise of Putin," a live public forum that examines how the Russian president has used used religion and the Russian Orthodox Church to secure total power and claim the moral authority to impose a new Russian […]

Attend a showing of the classic 1925 horror movie, "Phantom of the Opera," with choral accompaniment by The Vancouver Master Chorale and orchestra. This will be the American premiere of music by Canadian composer Andrew Downing, whose “Phantom” music for chorus and seven instrumentalists debuted in Vancouver, B.C., in 2016. Two concerts will be offered […]

Oregon Children's Theatre presents "Dog Man: The Musical," from Oct. 23 to Nov. 20 at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Performances are at 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets range from $20 to $42 at octc.org/dog-man. or call 503-228-9571. The show is recommended for ages 7 […]

Artist Sola Cejas has transformed her home at 1004 W Street, Vancouver, into a full-house immersive art experience. Last year, hundreds of local visitors came to see this one-of-a-kind experience. It was so successful that Cejas has decided to make this experience an annual event. This year, Cejas presents Haus After Dark. Guests are invited […]

Joseph and Julieann Platt will teach weekly Latin, country, and ballroom dance lessons starting at Vancouver Fitness Studio, 9212 N.E. Highway 99, Suite 110. Beginners' salsa and merengue classes will be held from 6 to 6:45 p.m., no experience required. Intermediate country two-step classes will be held from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Intermediate foxtrot classes […]

The twisted minds at ScareGrounds PDX present three bone-chilling haunted attractions at Oaks Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, from Sept. 30 through Oct. 30. ScareGrounds is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, plus Oct. 26, 27 and 31. Experience The Silver Scream, Grimthorne Manor and The Complex haunted houses, plus dodge monsters on the […]

Cinema of Horrors drive-in movie experience returns to the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds,  17402 N.E. Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, with classic horror movies playing from Oct. 7-31; see the full list of films below or visit ridgefield.cinemaofhorrors.com. The event is a live-action horror movie experience where screams from the screen come to life. […]

The Columbia Mothers of Twins Club will hold their Gift & Goodie Auction starting at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, at St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 NE Highway 99. For more information, contact- 360-573-3318.

Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper will be opening the drive-through tax payment drop-off window for the last two days of the tax season. The drive-through kiosk is located at the east parking structure entrance at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. The kiosk will be open from 9 am to 4 pm on Friday, Oct. […]

The Fort Vancouver Kiwanis are hosting a Halloween Make-up and Hair Design Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 and from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Perfect Look Hair Salon, 16600 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver. Volunteers will do professional make-up and hair design to match costumes and make-up artists will […]

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at 1 p.m. For more information, call 360-892-8944

Don't let the name fool you -- the only thing frightening about the annual Fright Night event is the amount of fun you will have when you're there. The doors of the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground, will open from 4 to 6 p.m. on Halloween night, Oct. 31, for […]

The Halloween display at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver, has been a community favorite for decades. Last year, an estimated 10,000 trick-or-treaters visited the site. The Mains family has been decorating their home for more than 37 years and this year's display offers many new additions. The display now stretches over four properties and includes […]

Warehouse Christian Church, 850 Sixth St., Washougal, is hosting its annual Harvest Carnival from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Halloween night. Both floors of the new church building will be completely filled with carnival games and fun activities for people of all ages, Admission is free. The event includes candy, toys, prizes, treats and […]

Cinema of Horrors drive-in movie experience returns to the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds,  17402 N.E. Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, with classic horror movies playing from Oct. 7-31; see the full list of films below or visit ridgefield.cinemaofhorrors.com. The event is a live-action horror movie experience where screams from the screen come to life. […]

The Oregon Symphony presents a screening of "Hocus Pocus" with full orchestral accompaniment, showing Oct. 29-31 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and 31 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 30. Tickets are $45 to $135, available at portland5.com/arlene-schnitzer-concert-hall/events/hocus-pocus-concert. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and […]

The Lewis River Rotary Club will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center at 7 a.m. Nov. 1. Rotarian Lisa Oldham will speak about disability empowerment during this meeting. For more information contact Sue Coates at suecoates5@gmail.com or 360-798-5196.

The Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Dr., Portland, is offering a new exhibit from July 19 through Nov. 13, "Black in Oregon: 1840-1870." The Oregon Black Pioneers’ travelling exhibition highlights some of the Black individuals and families who came to Oregon during the years of legalized racial exclusion, when the provisional and territorial governments of Oregon […]

Single Seniors will host a movie day together followed by happy hour at a local restaurant in the afternoon of Nov. 1. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

The Sons and Daughters of Italy will host an evening playing bocce ball at Vancouver Elks Lodge No. 823, 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., starting at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, weather permitting. Courts are located behind the main building. For additional information call 360-521-5584.

The Vancouver Audubon Society's next monthly meeting will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center, 13413 N.E. LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive. Enjoy refreshments and socializing with other bird enthusiasts from 6:30 to 7 p.m. before the program begins at 7 p.m. Steve Bredthauer will presents "Birds and […]

The 10th anniversary Portland Film Festival is screening a film by a Vancouver filmmaker, "Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts," which explores the role played by the Black soldiers throughout American history, with emphasis on the settling of the American West and colonialism abroad. By combining diverse perspectives, the film examines the soldiers' sometimes contradictory […]

Take Off Pounds Sensibly group that meets every Wednesday at 17401 S.E. 39th St. from 8 to 11 a.m.. For more information, contact Sharon Hall at 360-332-5771.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Vancouver 1056 meets at Vista Del Ria 17401 SE 39th St. every Wednesday from 8 to 11 a.m. For more information, contact Sharon Hall at 661-332-5771.

This year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment period runs October 15 to December 7. During this time those who qualify for this federal health insurance program – Washingtonians who are 65 years old or older, under 65 years old and living with a disability or living with End-Stage Renal Disease – have the opportunity to sign up […]

The Society of Washington Artists presents its Fall Arts Show Nov. 2-5 at the United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3, noon to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5. Admission is free. The virtual exhibit is available […]

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at 1 p.m. For more information, call 360-892-8944

PeaceHealth will host a webinar "Your Voice, Your Choice Advance Care Planning" via Zoom from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 2. This interactive discussions will guide attendees through completing their advance directive and durable power of attorney for healthcare. All participants will be guided through this simple, yet thought-provoking process of choosing a health care […]

The Battle Ground Rotary club meets every Wednesday at the Galeottis Banquet Room in old town Battle Ground, 715 East Main St., starting at 5:30 p.m. Guests are always welcome. Doors open at 5 p.m. for socializing. Battle Ground Rotary is a non-profit club. The club seeks to raise funds to help with local and […]

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. […]

Clark County Green Neighbors presents a free Zoom workshop, "Food Too Good to Waste," from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 2. Learn why it is important to keep food waste out of the landfill and options like curbside food waste collection, food waste share apps, community food waste collection sites and advanced food waste composting […]

Single Seniors will attend Happy Hour at Applebee's, 12712 SE 2nd Cir, starting at 3 p.m. Nov. 13. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

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 Society of Washington Artists presents its Fall Arts Show Nov. 2-5 at the United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3, noon to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5. Admission is free. The virtual exhibit is available […]

The Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter 19 will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 3. Member Judy Bergren will discuss her pioneer ancestors. Attendees are asked to bring their own lunch for social time (optional) at 12:30 p.m, meeting starts at 1:00 p.m. For more […]

Single Seniors will host their monthly meeting at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 E Fourth Plain Blvd, starting at 1 p.m. on Nov. 3. Social and short meeting followed by a potluck.

Open Window Online, an online school for gifted 4th and 5th graders, is now accepting applications for their Fall 2023 classes. An online info session will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Attendees will meet Director Cary Kirby and learn about the elements of the program.

The Camas Public Library is hosting Mind Readers, a book discussion group for seventh through twelfth graders. The club will meet every first Thursday of the month, beginning September 1, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Limit of 10 spots available. For September we will be reading Feed by M.T. Anderson How it works: Register for […]

Artist Sola Cejas has transformed her home at 1004 W Street, Vancouver, into a full-house immersive art experience. Last year, hundreds of local visitors came to see this one-of-a-kind experience. It was so successful that Cejas has decided to make this experience an annual event. This year, Cejas presents Haus After Dark. Guests are invited […]

Pittock Mansion presents a public lecture by historian Stephanie Vallance, "Letitia Carson in Court: The Unlikely Story of Resistance and Resilience in Early Oregon," from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Portland. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. It seems remarkable that a Black woman in 1843 would file suit against […]

The Washougal Songcraft Festival will host its inaugural Song Circle from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at 54°40' Brewing, 3801 S. Truman St. #1, Washougal. The event features regional songwriters James Rossi, David E. Lane, Marcus Angeloni and hosts Raven Fables. The event is free and all ages are welcome. The mission of Washougal Songcraft […]

The Fort Vancouver Rose Society will host its general membership meeting at St. Luke’s-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., from 7 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 3. All rose enthusiasts are welcome to meetings held monthly on the first Thursday of each month from February to June and from September to December. […]

The Clark County Historical Museum Speaker Series wraps up its 2022 season at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 with "Preserving History: The Historic Preservation Commission." Members of the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission will share more about the commission, why preservation is so important and how to support the commission's efforts to protect historic and cultural […]

The Arcturus Quintet performs "All-American Women" from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at The Old Madeleine Church, 3123 N.E. 24th Ave., Portland. The quintet shines a spotlight on the music of four women who are pillars of American musical culture. The concert is hosted by the contemporary music group 45th Parallel Universe. Works include Vivian Fine's […]

Warren Miller’s 73rd annual ski and snowboard film, "Daymaker," will be shown at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3. The film takes viewers on skiing adventures from British Columbia to the throne of Greece’s Olympus mountains, Alaska and beyond. Join Karl Fostvedt, Michelle Parker, Katie Burrell, Jonny Moseley and […]

The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum, 990 S.W. Rock Creek Dr., Stevenson, welcomes visitors to its new exhibit, "Unfiltered Expressions," featuring the works of abstract artist Gary Terry. This display is available for viewing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, September through November. Terry's art features a combination of recycled paints and natural […]

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry presents Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes, open through April 9. Celebrating more than 80 years of the Marvel Universe, the interactive exhibition features hundreds of artifacts, including original art, costumes and props, most of which have not been on public display outside of this exhibit. Museum admission, including […]

WSU Vancouver will host a preview day for prospective students, starting at 10 a.m. Nov. 4. Check-in begins at 9:45 a.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about WSU Vancouver's admissions process and the basics of paying for college as described by the school's admissions counselors and financial aid experts. This event is free […]

Single Seniors will host a game day starting at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 4. Attendees are asked to bring their own brown bag lunch. For more information call 360-892-8944.

The Society of Washington Artists presents its Fall Arts Show Nov. 2-5 at the United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3, noon to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5. Admission is free. The virtual exhibit is available […]

The city of Battle Ground is bringing together 40 local crafters and artisans for a Holiday Artisan Market at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Get started on holiday shopping from 2 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5. Admission is free for shoppers. […]

Mosaic Arts Alliance will host an Artisan Holiday Market from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4 from from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Valiant Ballroom, 111 W. Ninth St., Vancouver.  The market features 16 local artists with one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for purchase.

The public is invited to view recent works by local artist Blue Bond at Camas Gallery, 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, throughout the month of November. The gallery is hosting a First Friday reception in honor of Bond's work from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4. Refreshments will be served. In 2005, Bond was commissioned to […]

Support your local artists during the holiday season at Mosaic Arts Alliance's two-day sale featuring affordable art gifts created by local artists at the Valiant Ballroom, 111 W. 9th St. in downtown Vancouver next to Compass Coffee. Shoppers will find jewelry, baskets, fused glass, bowls, tote bags, paintings, mosaics, clocks, books, and so much more.  […]

Educating for the Seventh Generation, a Celebration of Indigenous Cultures invites the community to attend its annual event from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 4 at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, in the Gaiser Student Center. The gathering will feature vendors, food, drumming and dancing. The event includes information tables and vendors selling […]

Be “Thankful for Pie” in downtown Camas during First Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4. Enjoy pie raffles and tastings, gratitude activities, s’mores roasting, fall crafts, games, and the Pie Walk Dance Party with a selection of prize pies. This event also includes fall-inspired dining and cocktail specials, after-hours shopping and art shows. Attendees […]

Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main St., Vancouver, will feature the mixed media art of local artist Barbara Szkutnik in its gallery during the month of November. Incorporating a love for abstract design and landscapes, each new piece is delicately framed to highlight line and color details. Attend an opening reception with Szkutnik from 5 to 8 […]

The Vancouver Barracks Military Association will descend upon the Clark County Historical Museum from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4, First Friday, bringing military history "goodies" for patrons to enjoy. There will be historic images from the Vancouver Barracks, maps, and interpreters to answer your questions. The association will also unveil its 2023 military history […]

The Artisans' Guild of Camas will show members' artwork from now through the end of December at the Second Story Gallery, located upstairs at the Camas Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. The show is open to the public for free during regular library hours, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and 10 […]

Mon Ami Cafe, 1906 Main St., Vancouver, presents a group art exhibit, "Bowvember: A Celebration of David Bowie." An opening night reception will be held on First Friday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m. The exhibit will be on display until Nov. 30. To learn more, call 360-750-5693.

The Attic Gallery's November show is "Small Works, Big Impressions," featuring the works of 17 gallery artists. All works are 12-inches-by-12-inches or smaller. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Nov. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the gallery with refreshments and music. Meet the artists and discover more about their artistic process. […]

Art on the Boulevard, 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., Suite300, at the corner of Evergreen and Columbia in the Vancouver Marketplace Building, will exhibit Mike Rangner's new solo show "Nature's Window." The exhibit of oil and gouache paintings features wildlife, the Northwest coastline, snowy fields and meandering streams are just a few of the subjects featured […]

Looking for something for the family, guests, or an interesting date night? Come to downtown Vancouver for November's First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 4. Downtown is home to a wide array of locally owned gallery spaces, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Biggs Insurance Services offers free First Friday event parking from […]

FVRL Foundation welcomes bestselling author Susan Orlean to its 20th "Authors and Illustrations" Dinner and Silent Auction, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. 6th St. Tickets are $100 each; a private reception with Orlean is $25 extra. Purchase tickets at fvrlfoundation.org. More information is available at www.facebook.com/FVRLFoundation or […]

Artist Sola Cejas has transformed her home at 1004 W Street, Vancouver, into a full-house immersive art experience. Last year, hundreds of local visitors came to see this one-of-a-kind experience. It was so successful that Cejas has decided to make this experience an annual event. This year, Cejas presents Haus After Dark. Guests are invited […]

Matt Hodges will offer an evening of classic country music at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Barberton Grange, 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave.; doors open at 6 p.m. Hodges will […]

The Historic Music Preservation Project and The Historic Trust present the Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra at 7 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at the Providence Academy […]

Beacock Music presents "A Grand Night for Singing," in the Beacock Music Recital Hall, 1420 S.E. 163rd Ave., Vancouver. "A Grand Night for Singing" is a musical revue showcasing the music of Richard Rodgers and the lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II. The program features songs from such lesser-known works as "Allegro," "Me and Juliet," "State […]

It’s a dark and stormy night. You’ve been invited to a dinner party. But what has happened to the host—and can you trust the other guests? Ridgefield High School Theatre has the thrilling answer with their production of "Clue: High School Edition" with performances at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 and at 2 and 7 p.m. […]

Prairie High School drama students will present the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress," with performances at 7 p.m. Nov. 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 as well as 1 p.m. matinee performances at 1 p.m. Nov. 5 and 12. Tickets are available online at https://wa-battleground.intouchreceipting.com/signin and cost $6 for students, $15 for adults and […]

The Young Professionals Company at Oregon Children’s Theatre will present "Pestilence:Wow!," a dark comedy set in France in 1348 where a third of the population has been wiped out by the Bubonic Plague. Part reality television, part psychedelic fever dream, this is a play about humans and the way we deal with real, actual tragedy: […]

Triple Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum superstar Lizzo will perform at Portland's Moda Center, 1 N. Center Ct. St., at 8 p.m. Nov. 4 with Atlanta rapper Latto. Ticket prices are $35.50, $65.50, $85.50, $95.50 and $125.50. Prices do not include service charges. Ticket prices subject to change. Tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets can […]

Twilight Theater Company, 7515 N. Brandon Ave., Portland, presents "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, with performances on Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29, 30; Nov 3, 4, 5 and 6. Shows are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $21 to $25, available at app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1. The story focuses upon a young […]

Northwest’s Largest Garage Sale and Vintage Fall Sale is coming to the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, on Saturday, Nov. 5. Shoppers and treasure-hunters can browse from among 600 indoor vendors selling vintage goods, antiques, new and used items, furniture, jewelry, tools, toys, electronics, baby and kids items, […]

The Clark County Elections Office will be open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 to assist voters with the Nov. 8 General and Special Election. The Elections Office is located at 1408 Franklin St. in downtown Vancouver. Parking is available in the adjacent parking garage at 1300 Franklin St. On-street parking also is […]

The city of Battle Ground is bringing together 40 local crafters and artisans for a Holiday Artisan Market at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Get started on holiday shopping from 2 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5. Admission is free for shoppers. […]

Kick off Ridgefield's third Make A Difference Month on First Saturday, Nov. 5, with vendors and other activities in Overlook Park, 113-131 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complete weekly challenges throughout the month of November and track your progress. Visit the Make A Difference Month webpage for more information. Each […]

The Vancouver Farmers Market will host a Fall Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 to Dec. 17 at its regular location near Esther Short Park on the corner of 8th Street and Esther Streets in downtown Vancouver.  

The Watershed Alliance will host a Spanish-language tree-planting event for the Latinx community from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 5, meeting at Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver, 4505 18th St., Vancouver. Register at www.thewatersehdalliance.org. It is free to participate.

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 […]

Mosaic Arts Alliance will host an Artisan Holiday Market from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4 from from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Valiant Ballroom, 111 W. Ninth St., Vancouver.  The market features 16 local artists with one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for purchase.

Portland Japanese Garden presents its final art exhibition of 2022, "The Garden of Resonance," featuring the work of internationally acclaimed artist Jun Kaneko. Kaneko, winner of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Sculpture Center, has made major contributions to the field of sculptural art on a global scale, exploring the relationships between art, […]

The Oregon Historical Society presents "Motown: The Sound of Young America," featuring stage outfits from many of the label’s top performers, interviews with Motown legends and opportunities to get inside the creative process perfected at Motown. Visitors will also experience interactive displays, including a chance to perform the Supremes’ “Stop! In the Name of Love” […]

Clark College Community and Continuing Education will host a class series on the history of Paris fashion, occurring weekly on Saturdays at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This class will look into the origins of fashion in Paris and Versailles with Marie Antoinette. Students will learn the backstories of […]

Support your local artists during the holiday season at Mosaic Arts Alliance's two-day sale featuring affordable art gifts created by local artists at the Valiant Ballroom, 111 W. 9th St. in downtown Vancouver next to Compass Coffee. Shoppers will find jewelry, baskets, fused glass, bowls, tote bags, paintings, mosaics, clocks, books, and so much more.  […]

The Society of Washington Artists presents its Fall Arts Show Nov. 2-5 at the United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3, noon to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5. Admission is free. The virtual exhibit is available […]

Clark County Open Studios Tour returns from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 5 and 6. Now in its ninth year, the free, self-guided tour allows the public to visit local artists in their studios. Open Studios is an annual juried art event designed to enhance community awareness of talented local artists while enriching […]

The 34th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Parade will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 612 E. Reserve St., Vancouver. The parade celebrates the service and sacrifice local veterans have made for our freedom, made possible through a donation from Frank and Joanne Lough in […]

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "Trusts 101! How to Protect Who You Love and What You Have as You Age" starting at 11 a.m. on Nov. 5. This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required […]

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 gqrn12316@gmail.com.

The Cascade Park Library will host the event "Peace Lives Here" from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 5. The event will discuss cultivating meaningful dialogues and relationships centered on peace. This program is a community-led collaboration, bringing together local musicians, poets and leaders in peace and community. A big part of this event is engaging […]

Artist Sola Cejas has transformed her home at 1004 W Street, Vancouver, into a full-house immersive art experience. Last year, hundreds of local visitors came to see this one-of-a-kind experience. It was so successful that Cejas has decided to make this experience an annual event. This year, Cejas presents Haus After Dark. Guests are invited […]

Beacock Music presents "A Grand Night for Singing," in the Beacock Music Recital Hall, 1420 S.E. 163rd Ave., Vancouver. "A Grand Night for Singing" is a musical revue showcasing the music of Richard Rodgers and the lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II. The program features songs from such lesser-known works as "Allegro," "Me and Juliet," "State […]

Locals Live at ilani is a competition for singers who will compete for $5,000 and a headlining show in ilani's Muze Lounge. Beginning 7 p.m. Oct. 15, preselected singers will face off in a singing competition at Muze Lounge, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. Every Saturday for five weeks, one winner will be chosen to move […]

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra season continues on Nov. 5 and 6 with guest soloist trumpet virtuoso Craig Morris. Under the baton of Maestro Salvador Brotons, Morris will perform Haydn’s "Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major" and Krzysztof Penderecki’s "Concertino for Trumpet and Orchestra." Also on the program are two works by Beethoven, his "Egmont Overture," written […]

It’s a dark and stormy night. You’ve been invited to a dinner party. But what has happened to the host—and can you trust the other guests? Ridgefield High School Theatre has the thrilling answer with their production of "Clue: High School Edition" with performances at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 and at 2 and 7 p.m. […]

Prairie High School drama students will present the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress," with performances at 7 p.m. Nov. 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 as well as 1 p.m. matinee performances at 1 p.m. Nov. 5 and 12. Tickets are available online at https://wa-battleground.intouchreceipting.com/signin and cost $6 for students, $15 for adults and […]

The Young Professionals Company at Oregon Children’s Theatre will present "Pestilence:Wow!," a dark comedy set in France in 1348 where a third of the population has been wiped out by the Bubonic Plague. Part reality television, part psychedelic fever dream, this is a play about humans and the way we deal with real, actual tragedy: […]

Portland Storytellers' Guild presents "Stories with a Twist," with a Zoom livestream from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 5. Storytellers Gretchen Peterson, Wink Harner and Mike Devenney offer an evening of twists, turns and unexpected destinations. Viewers can watch for $15 per Zoom connection. Proceeds support Portland Storytellers' Guild. Learn more at portlandstorytellers.org.

The Portland Opera presents "Carmen" at the Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland, Nov. 5, 11 and 13. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 and 11 and 2 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets are $50 to $449. The iconic opera features songs like "Habanera" and "The Toreador Song." "Carmen" is sung in French with English […]

The genre-defying trio TAKE3 performs classical music with rock-star charisma at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview. Reserve tickets ($17 for students, $39 for adults, including a $4 service charge) by clicking here. Whether they are rockin' Bach or offering a classical twist on The Beatles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, […]

Twilight Theater Company, 7515 N. Brandon Ave., Portland, presents "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, with performances on Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29, 30; Nov 3, 4, 5 and 6. Shows are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $21 to $25, available at app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1. The story focuses upon a young […]