Join the ninth annual Couve Clover Run at 9 a.m. on March 19 and celebrate in festive green while running or walking 3, 7 or 10 miles along a scenic course to support local charities. The event also features the "Lucky Leap" one-milk walk for families or those wanting less mileage but do want a […]

The Vancouver Farmers Market is every Saturday and Sunday from March 18 to Oct. 29 in downtown Vancouver near Esther Short Park at the corner of Eighth and Esther Streets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Learn more at vancouverfarmersmarket.com.

The Portland Art Museum 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, presents Sandro Botticelli’s masterwork Madonna of the Magnificat (ca. 1483), a tondo (round painting) of the Madonna and Child with angels. […]

The Historic Covington House, located at 4201 Main St., will host a Spring Welcome Event Open House from noon to 3 p.m. March 19. Local musicians will provide music for attendees to dance to. Attendees are asked to wear soft soled shoes only.

Single Seniors will meet for lunch together at House of Beijing, 5917 NE St. Johns Rd., starting at 1 p.m. March 19. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center will host a Art Embraces Nature Multimedia Art Class from 1 to 4 p.m. March 19. Anna Wiancko-Chasman will lead this two-part class focusing on the synthesis of clay and other art materials, found objects and natural items such as wood, sticks, mosses, stones and more. Participants are encouraged […]

Guitarist, banjoist and United States yodeling champion Larry Wilder will perform a benefit concert for Raphael House and Unity of Portland from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. March 19 at Unity Spiritual Center of Portland, 4525 S.E. Stark Street, Portland. The suggested donation to attend is $15 per person or $20 per family. Come early at […]

Experience eighteen adventures from Studio Ghibli at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s annual Studio Ghibli Film Festival. Running March 3 to April 2, the festival includes favorites such as "My Neighbor Totoro," "Kiki’s Delivery Service," "Spirited Away," "Howl’s Moving Castle," "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" and "Princess Mononoke." This year's festival […]

Loowit Brewing, 507 Columbia St, Vancouver, hosts a weekly “Geeks Who Drink” trivia night from 7 to 9 p.m. every Sunday. Each trivia night consists of seven rounds of eight […]

The Oregon Historical Society presents an exhibit featuring the Jantzen Beach Carousel, on display through April 30. The museum is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $10, with discounts for students, seniors, teachers and youth. "The Odyssey of the […]

The Camas Public Library will host a weekly "Kid Librarian" event when a kid gets to be a librarian for a day. Each new Kid Librarian will share the books they're reading, reimagined cover art and a video book review. Registration is required. Registration and more information is available online at CamasPL.org/kidlibrarian.

Gardeners....want to make your garden soil better? Come to the next VanRidge Garden Club meeting at 10 a.m. March 20 to hear Randi Ritchie of Malibu Compost tell you how how to do just that.  The meeting takes place at Footprints Church of the Nazarene, 801 N.E. 194th St., Ridgefield (two blocks south of Dennis' […]

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.

Re-Imagined Radio’s March episode is a little-known radio adaptation of the classic movie “The Wizard of Oz” (1939). It originally aired on “Lux Radio Theatre” on Christmas Day 1950, with Judy Garland recreating her starring movie role as Dorothy Gale. The episode premiers at 1 p.m. March 20 on KXRW-FM (99.9), Vancouver; and KXRY-FM (91.1), […]

All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in this virtual public meeting for the Equity Advisory Group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 20. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The Equity […]

Friends of Chamber Music presents Trio Karénine at 7:30 p.m. March 20 and 21 at at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 18 at Lincoln Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland. The March 20 performance includes Clara Schumann's "Piano Trio in G Minor," Robert Schumann's "Six Pieces in Canonic Form," and Mendelssohn's "Piano Trio in C […]

The Clark County Genealogical Society is offering a series of six free one-hour, in-person basic genealogy strategies classes. Each class will focus on a different topic for digging into the roots of your family tree. The final session "Family History Clues in Probate Records" will be held at the Clark County Genealogical Society Library from […]

The Clark County Toastmasters club meets weekly on Tuesdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. Have fun with other great folks as you learn and practice everything you need to grow those communication and leadership skills. For more information, call 321-439-1400 or visit the Toastmasters's website at 9527.toastmastersclubs.org.

A group of local painters meets Tuesdays from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Washougal Senior Community Center, 1681 C St., Washougal, just behind the library and city hall. The […]

Single Seniors will meet for lunch at McGrath's Fish House, 12501 S.E. 2nd Cir., starting at 2 p.m. March 21. For more information call 360-892-8944.

Airway Science for Kids offers free STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) clubs from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at the Pearson Field Education Center, 201B E. Reserve St., Vancouver. Visit airsci.org/after-school for more details on the programs and clubs available. After registration, students ages 11 to 18 are welcome to join the […]

Mosaic Arts Alliance will celebrate it 20th anniversary from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 21 in the community room of the Vancouver Community Library at 901 C St. in downtown […]

Clark County Community Planning is starting the process of updating the local Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, as required by the state’s Growth Management Act (GMA). The plan, last updated in 2016, is a long-range policy guide for how the county plans to manage growth and development over a twenty-year period. The council will hold a […]

In honor of Transgender Awareness Month, the Mill Plain United Methodist Church Social Justice Team welcomes Jackie Stone from the Northwest Gender Alliance to lead a discussion that covers the scientific grounding of transgender, intersex and nonbinary people, the importance of pronouns and the reality of personal experiences so that we can create a welcoming, […]

The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts the “Cover to Cover” book club from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month. The club is a general fiction book club for adults. To get the book, either pick up one of the copies that have been set aside for the […]

Dr. Nicholas Will will lead a ten-week weight loss course with and small group support starting 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Whipple Creek Seventh Day Adventist Church, 302 N.W. 179th St., Ridgefield. The cost is $5 per person and includes all materials. Meetings include presentations, small-group nutrition exercises and discussion, personalized support, motivational […]

3Peaks Public House and Taproom, 24415 N.E. 10th Ave, Ridgefield, hosts a weekly “Geeks Who Drink” trivia night from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. Each trivia night consists of […]

Friends of Chamber Music presents Trio Karénine at 7:30 p.m. March 20 and 21 at at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 18 at Lincoln Hall, 1620 S.W. Park Ave., Portland. The March 20 performance includes Clara Schumann's "Piano Trio in G Minor," Robert Schumann's "Six Pieces in Canonic Form," and Mendelssohn's "Piano Trio in C […]

Mark World Water Day by joining a group of volunteers at Marine Park, S.E. Marine Park Way and Columbia Way, to pick up litter, rain or shine, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 22. Litter pickers and buckets will be provided. Volunteer should expect to walk 1.5 miles on paved and uneven, muddy trails. Registration is […]

"This IS Kalapuyan Land" at Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Dr, Portland, is an exhibition of contemporary Indigenous artworks alongside a selection of historical panels curated by Steph Littlebird (Grand […]

Clark College's Archer Gallery presents "Homemaker," an exhibit of artwork by Amy Bay, Emily Counts, Mark Takiguchi and Rachael Zur, on display through April 12 with an opening reception from […]

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.  

St. Paul Lutheran Church on the corner of 13th and Franklin Street in downtown Vancouver will offer lenten services every Wednesday in March at 3 p.m. Call 360-693-3531 with questions.

Knit and Natter is a weekly drop-in program for knitters, crocheters and other fiber artists. Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Vancouver Mall Library, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive #285. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact Judy Turner at 360-896-7135.

54°40' Brewing, 3801 S. Truman St. #1, Washougal, will host a weekly "Geeks Who Drink" trivia night from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz where useless knowledge means everything. Questions cover everything from Hungary to "The Hunger […]

Via Productions' next in-person Science on Tap event is 7 p.m. March 22 at Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St., Portland. Tickets are $15 to $45 at scienceontaporwa.org/events/alberta_march_22_partial/. Recorded live shows are available to Patreon members after the event. A fast-food chain once tried to compete with McDonald’s quarter-pounder by introducing a third-pound hamburger—only […]

Memorial Lutheran Church, 2700 E. 28th St., Vancouver, presents a Lent Worship Series in honor of the 250th anniversary of the writing of “Amazing Grace." This series by theologian Michael Hoy ties the words of this song to our lives today as disciples of Christ. Services will be held every Wednesday in March from 7 […]

Journey Theater presents "Junie B. Jones, the Musical" with showtimes at 7 p.m. March 17, 18, 22 and 25 and matinee performances are at 2 p.m. March 18 and 25. […]

The Portland Opera presents "Thumbprint," inspired by the true story of Mukhtar Mai, a trailblazing Pakistani activist whose fight for justice and safety reminds us that women's rights are human […]

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 0658 meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 300 S.W. 7th Ave., Battle Ground. For more information, contact Donna at 562-355-0950.

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. March 23. For more information call 360-892-8944.

General Federation of Women's Clubs will meet at Prince of Peace Church, 14208 N.E. 249th St., Battle Ground, starting at 2 p.m. March 23. Attendees will learn how quilting can help newborn babies in Southwest Washington through the Babies in Need program. General Federation of Women's Clubs is an international women's organization dedicated to community […]

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is relaunching its volunteer program and will hold a series of open house events for those interested in volunteering. Volunteers can help patients and visitors find their way through the hospital. Additional volunteer opportunities include shifts in the gift shop and information desk, as well as stocking carts in the Emergency […]

Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, is offering a series of "Classroom to Career" seminars for those who are interested in college, but undecided about a major. The next seminar, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 23 in Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110, focuses on careers in design and communications. Meet […]

Clark County is hosting a public meeting at 6 p.m. March 23 to present the first batch of proposed housing code amendments related to middle housing and smaller single-family strategies from the county’s Housing Options Study and Action Plan. Project staff will provide a presentation on the proposed code amendments, listen to feedback, and answer […]

The Historic Trust presents the next event in the Vancouver Barracks Military Association's Military History Talk series, a presentation by Michelle Marra, a descendent of Dr. Walker. The talk is 6:30 p.m. March 23 at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. To attend, call 253-223-0125 or email jddavis@rocketmail.com. Visit vbma.us or thehistorictrust.org/calendar for more […]

45th Parallel Universe presents "Illuminations" from 7 to 8 p.m. March 23 at The Old Madeleine Church, 3123 N.E. 24th Ave., Portland. Clarinetist James Shields leads the 45th Parallel ensemble in a multimedia performance of four pieces inspired by visual art, thematically connected by light and shadow. Works include John Luther Adams' "The Light That […]

Hopworks Urban Brewery, 17707 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, will host a weekly “Geeks Who Drink” trivia night from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday. Each trivia night consists of […]

Imago Theatre opens its 2023 year with Conor McPherson's acclaimed "The Seafarer," opening March 9 and playing through March 26 at 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland. A tale of redemption, […]

Columbia Springs' annual Hydrangea Giveaway is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Drop by and pick up free, ready-to-plant hydrangea cuttings. Whatever isn't given away on March 24 will be offered for pick up on the morning of March 25 until cuttings are gone. No need to RSVP. […]

Ren Locus will free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Community Library to qualified individuals in Southwest Washington through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. For more information and to schedule an appointment visit renlocus.org/vita or call 360-230-8030.

Clark Conservation District presents a six-week course beginning March 17 about Clark County's wild and beautiful watersheds. The course will showcase volunteer opportunities and local organizations. Topics include Clark County and its watersheds; surface and groundwater; plants; fish and wildlife; and policies and regulations. Attend just one class or all six. Classes are 10 a.m. […]

March's exhibit at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, is "Clouds Illusions and Horizon." The exhibit features work from local artists responding to an open call for […]

The Gem Faire is coming to Westside Commons, 801 N.E. 34th Ave., Hillsboro, from March 24-26. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. March 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 25 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 26 (with no admittance after 4 p.m. March 26). Admission is $7 for a weekend pass. Attendees […]

Single Seniors will host a game day playing Mexican Train Dominoes starting at 12 p.m. March 24. Attendees are asked to bring their own brown bag lunch. Event limited to 8 attendees. For more information call 360-892-8944.

The Vancouver chapter of Point Man International Ministries meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday in the Education Module at Church on the Rock, 500 S.W. Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground. Pointman International was started by a Seattle police officer and veteran and the faith-based, non-denominational support group is open to all veterans and first […]

The Portland Opera presents "Thumbprint," inspired by the true story of Mukhtar Mai, a trailblazing Pakistani activist whose fight for justice and safety reminds us that women's rights are human […]

Imago Theatre opens its 2023 year with Conor McPherson's acclaimed "The Seafarer," opening March 9 and playing through March 26 at 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland. A tale of redemption, […]

TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center will host a virtual class, "Birding by Ear: Resident Birds" from 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 25. Instructor Laura Whittemore will help students identify birds by their distinct voices. Meet some of the widespread songbirds of the Northwest, hear their songs and get tips on how to listen to […]

Vancouver Public Works will offer a tour of the Marine Park Wastewater Treatment Plant from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. March 25. Participants should meet at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver. Learn what happens to the water that goes down your drain. How far does it travel? Where does it […]

Ren Locus will free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Community Library to qualified individuals in Southwest Washington through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. For more information and to schedule an appointment visit renlocus.org/vita or call 360-230-8030.

Hewlett-Packard and Free Geek are hosting a Tech Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 25 at HP Vancouver, 1115 S.E. 164th Ave. (north parking lot behind Peet's Coffee). Bring used technology to HP to be ethically recycled or refurbished for other community members at low or no cost.

The North Clark Historical Museum will host the annual Quilt Show at 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25 and from noon to 4 […]

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 County Public Health, Green Neighbors and Master Gardeners will host a "Tool Talk" workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on March 25 at Pacific Park Natural Demonstration Garden, 1515 N.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver (enter from N.E. 172nd). Master Gardeners Jack Bernhardsen and John Moore will answer questions like “What’s the difference between a spade […]

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 Gem Faire is coming to Westside Commons, 801 N.E. 34th Ave., Hillsboro, from March 24-26. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. March 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 25 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 26 (with no admittance after 4 p.m. March 26). Admission is $7 for a weekend pass. Attendees […]

The Vancouver Farmers Market is every Saturday and Sunday from March 18 to Oct. 29 in downtown Vancouver near Esther Short Park at the corner of Eighth and Esther Streets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Learn more at vancouverfarmersmarket.com.

Portland Japanese Garden's first art exhibition of 2023, "Subtle Intimacy: Here and There," features the work of Japan Institute’s Artist-in-Residence, Rui Sasaki. Hailed as a “glass virtuoso” by The New […]

Two Rivers Heritage Museum, 1 Durgan Street, Washougal, is open every Saturday through October from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission costs are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for students. Admission is free for children under five. and all Camas-Washougal Historical Society members. The museum is operated by Camas Washougal Historical Society […]

The Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, will offer a free mason bee workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 25 led by Kyle Roslund, bee expert from the Vancouver Bee Project. As temperatures warm and flowers start to bloom, mason bees emerge from hibernation. These solitary bees are vigorous pollinators. By […]

The White Salmon Arts Council is teaming up with Margie’s Outdoor Store to provide exposure and more than $1,000 in prize money to area artists for celebrating the local legend of the Klickitat Ape Cat, a mysterious and very large black panther-like creature that has been reported prowling the forests and canyons of the Columbia […]

Experience eighteen adventures from Studio Ghibli at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s annual Studio Ghibli Film Festival. Running March 3 to April 2, the festival includes favorites such […]

Clark County Public Health offers "Conscious Consumption," a free educational series at the Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave. in East Vancouver, highlighting environmentally friendly lifestyles. The series features workshops and events about sustainability topics, including food waste reduction, worm bin composting, sustainable fashion and crafting with recycled materials. Here is the schedule: […]

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra welcomes jazz clarinetist and saxophonist Ken Peplowski and Grammy-nominated guitarist Diego Figueiredo to the annual Evening of Jazz live benefit concert and dinner, starting at 5:15 p.m. on March 25 at the AC Hotel on the Vancouver Waterfront at 333 W. Columbia Way. Peplowski is an award-winning artist and has played […]

Nine seniors from Battle Ground High School will take the stage from 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 25 to display their talents and compete for the title of "Best of Battle Ground." They’ll also be raising money to support a local teen with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the show […]

Journey Theater presents "Junie B. Jones, the Musical" with showtimes at 7 p.m. March 17, 18, 22 and 25 and matinee performances are at 2 p.m. March 18 and 25. […]

Imago Theatre opens its 2023 year with Conor McPherson's acclaimed "The Seafarer," opening March 9 and playing through March 26 at 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland. A tale of redemption, […]

ilani Casino Resort presents an Aerosmith tribute concert with the band Sweet Emotion from 9 to 10:30 p.m. March 25 in the casino's Muze Lounge at 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. Admission and parking are free. This is a smoke-free event for adults ages 21 and over. Get more details at the Facebook event page at […]