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. This rarely seen work is a variant of the artist’s celebrated painting in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, considered one of the finest Madonna and […]

Mosaic Arts Alliance will offer a workshop, "Training Your Drawing Skills," from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mar. 26 at Stephanie Burton Studios, 2706 N.W. 98th St., Vancouver. Instructor Stephanie Burton will lead students in drawing exercises, then guide them in creating an acrylic-and-ink background. Students will then draw or trace an image onto the […]

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.

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 meet at the Farmer's Market in downtown Vancouver, starting at 11:30 a.m. March 26. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

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 p.m. March 26. Featured this year will be the Roberta Davis and Family Quilt Collection.  The collection consists of antique, children's, hand-quilted, and machine-quilted quilts […]

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 […]

Pati Palmer of Palmer/Pletsch Publishing will offer a seminar, "Tips to Improve All of Your Fashion Sewing," from 1 to 3:30 p.m. March 26 at the Sew-Op and Maker Space, 1507 Broadway St., Vancouver. Palmer will also show garments from her new Butterick patterns. The book "Painless Sewing" is included in the price of the […]

Vancouver Art Space, located inside Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, is offering a Rainbow Abstract Painting Make-and-Take class from 1 to 3 p.m. March 26. Instructor Hannah Complin leads this beginner-friendly class in creating art inspired by rainbows. Students will use round format watercolor paper to create a rainbow-themed abstract […]

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 […]

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 rights. Performances are 7:30 p.m. March 18, 22 and 24 and 2 p.m. March 26 at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Tickets are […]

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 questions each, in a variety of formats, including audio and visual rounds. Teams can be up to six players or come solo and be assigned […]

Portland'5 presents Black Violin at the Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland, at 7:30 p.m. March 26, as part of the Black Violin Experience Tour. Tickets are $35 to $65, available at portland5.com/keller-auditorium/events/black-violin. Black Violin is led by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin). Joining them onstage are DJ […]

Portland'5 presents Black Violin at the Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St, Portland, at 7:30 p.m. March 26 as part of the Black Violin Experience Tour. Tickets are $36 to $66, available at portland5.com/keller-auditorium/events/black-violin. The Black Violin Experience Tour showcases the two-time Grammy-nominated duo Black Violin (Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste), performing a fusion of classical […]

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.

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 […]

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.

Ren Locus will free income tax return preparation at Clark College 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.

After three years of virtual events, Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and the Vancouver City Council will host a reimagined State of the City address and Council Community Forum in-person at the Firstenburg Community Center Community Room, 700 N.E 136th Ave., starting at 5:30 p.m. March 27. The speech and forum, themed “Big Picture Questions” will discuss […]

March 28 is Cashback Day for the Hough Foundation at Beaches Restaurant and Bar, 1919 S.E. Columbia River Drive, Vancouver. Dine to donate during lunch, dinner or happy hour. Fifty percent of what is spent on the meal or drinks goes to the Hough Foundation to help support local schoolchildren. Tell your server you're "dining […]

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.

Single Seniors will host a movie day in the afternoon of March 28, followed by attending happy hour at a local restaurant. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

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 group is free to attend. Work on new projects and get support from other painters. Those who work in a range of mediums -- watercolor, […]

The Camas Public Library is hosting "Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Backyard" from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. March 28 at the library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, taught by WSU Extension Master Gardeners. Attendees will learn basic hummingbird facts, species found in our area and migration habits. Learn the basic needs of hummingbirds and how to […]

As part of the county’s efforts on the 2025 Comprehensive Growth Management Plan update, Clark County Community Planning has scheduled two virtual public information sessions for March 28 at 1:30 pm and 2:45 pm. Session 1: 20-Year Population Forecast – Led by staff from the Office of Financial Management, information will include how OFM forecasts are […]

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 […]

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington presents the Food and Film Documentary Series with in-person, free film screenings at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Now in its 12th year, the film series will continue to bring environmental topics to the community. Films will be shown on the fourth Tuesday of the month […]

The Lewis River Rotary Club will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 East Main St., from 5:45 to 7 p.m. March 28 The meeting will include a presentation by Tyler Mode, 2022 Battle Ground Citizen of the Year. Mode will speak about his scholarship program and the experience of being selected as Citizen […]

The Camas Public Library will host another meeting of the "Cook the Book" book club series for adults and teens. Irish recipes will be featured from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 28. Every month, the group focuses on a different type of recipe (e.g. appetizers, soups or cookies). Attendees will find and cook the recipes […]

Hope Dementia Support Community Education Presentation will host a free interactive online workshop on completing an Advance Directive from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 28. All participants will be guided through this simple, yet thought provoking, process of choosing a health care agent and putting your wishes in writing related to your health care in […]

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 five rounds of five questions each, in a variety of formats, including audio and visual rounds. Teams can be up to six players or come […]

The Tony Award-winning musical comedy "Hairspray" will play at the Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland, from March 28 to April 2. Tickets are $30 and up, available at portland5.com/keller-auditorium/events/hairspray?. Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with […]

Portland'5 presents "National Geographic Live: Deadliest Lifesavers" at 7:30 p.m. March 28 at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. Tickets are $35 to $55 at portland5.com/newmark-theatre/events/national-geographic-live-deadliest-lifesavers. Biomedical scientist Zoltan Takacs collects and researches the deadliest snake, scorpion, and jellyfish venoms for medical innovation—venoms that target vital life functions and thus could be the blueprint […]

Clark County Council is holding a work session about the 179th Street Access Management and Circulation Plan at 9 a.m. March 29. Councilors are requesting additional information about the plan as they consider adoption and whether to move the plan to a public hearing. During the work session staff will share questions received from residents […]

"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 Ronde, Kalapuya, Chinook). The exhibit is on display through July 23 at the museum, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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

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

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 noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 15. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. The gallery is open to the public 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.

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.  

Ren Locus will free income tax return preparation at Clark College 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.

Palmer/Pletsch will offer a sewing machine basics class from 1 to 4 p.m. March 29 at the Sew-Op and Maker Space, 1507 Broadway St., Vancouver. The cost for the class is $75 per person. Attendees will sew a drawstring storage or gift bag and in the process, learn, or re-learn, to use a sewing machine, […]

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 […]

A Well and Septic System Maintenance Workshop will be held at the 78th Avenue Heritage Farm from 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 29. Attending this workshop will allow participants to inspect the system themselves instead of hiring a professional to do it for them. The workshop is taught by Clark County Public Health and will […]

The Port of Vancouver USA offers a series of free public lectures from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 15, March 15 and 29 at the Kiggins Theater, 1011 Main Street, Vancouver. Pizza, popcorn and other concessions will be available to buy, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A percentage of food sales benefits the Fort […]

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 […]

The 16th annual Portland International Raceway Auto Swap Meet at 1940 North Victory Blvd., Portland, runs from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily March 30 to April 1. This event, held in conjunction with the annual Portland Swap Meet at the Expo Center, draws nearly 2,000 vendors to every available space of the 1.97-mile racetrack. […]

Celebrate spring break by visiting the Oregon Historical Society, 1200 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, for free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 30. Family-friendly activities include live presentations from Native storytellers, a “Tell Your Family Story” craft from noon to 4 p.m. and activity pages to explore the museum's main exhibit, "Experience Oregon." Native […]

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 eat out together at Olive Garden, 8101 N.E. Parkway Dr., starting at noon March 30. For more information, contact 360-892-8944.

Stephen Janzen, organist at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 12513 S.E. Mill Plain, Vancouver, will present two thirty-minute Lenten Concerts at 12:15 p.m. on Thursdays, March 16 and March 30. Admission is free. Bring your lunch and enjoy some meditative music by Bach, Brahms and Buxtehude.

Portland Spirit is offering a sunset wine tasting cruise, boarding at 5:30 p.m. March 30 at the Salmon Springs Dock, 1010 S.W. Naito Parkway, Portland, and sailing from 6 to 8 p.m. More than a dozen local wineries will be on board to showcase their latest vintages. Tickets include a two-hour sunset cruise, 15 wine tasting […]

Ridgefield Heritage Society is marking Women's History Month with an overview of this year's selected Pioneering Women of Ridgefield with a presentation and celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. March 30 at the Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. A display honoring the following women and women's organizations will be on exhibit during […]

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free seminar "Trust Planning for Ease and Asset Protection" starting at 6 p.m. March 30. This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates […]

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 seven rounds of eight questions each, in a variety of formats, including audio and visual rounds. Teams can be up to six players or come […]

White Bird Dance welcomes the Paul Taylor Dance Company with performances from March 30 to April 1 at the Newmark Theatre, located inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall at 1111 S.W. Broadway Ave., Portland. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. March 30, March 31 and April 1. Tickets range from $32 to $75, available at app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=137965.

PassinArt's production of "Seven Guitars" by August Wilson is one of ten plays from Wilson's Century Cycle that explores African American experiences through the decades of the 20th century. The story took place in The Hill District of Pittsburgh in 1948, where friends gathered after the funeral of blues musician Floyd "Schoolboy" Barton. Flashbacks reveal […]

Furry Friends, a 501(c)(3) no-kill cat rescue organization, is hosting "We Can Move Meow-tains," its fourth annual spring online auction fundraiser, starting at 6 p.m. March 30 and continuing until 6 p.m. April 2. View the auction items at auctria.events/furryfriendsspringauction. Proceeds from the auction will go toward the projected $50,000 cost of spay-and-neuter services during […]

Furry Friends, a 501(c)(3) no-kill cat rescue organization, is hosting "We Can Move Meow-tains," its fourth annual spring online auction fundraiser, starting at 6 p.m. March 30 and continuing until 6 p.m. April 2. View the auction items at auctria.events/furryfriendsspringauction. Proceeds from the auction will go toward the projected $50,000 cost of spay-and-neuter services during […]

The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, Wash., presents the inaugural Driftwood and Daffodils event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31 and April 1. Enter your best daffodils, flower arrangements and driftwood finds in one or more categories. Registration is accepted until March 29. Attend a Spring Daffodil Tea on April 1, for […]

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. […]

Single Seniors will host a day out eating at the Portland food carts starting at 11 a.m. March 31. Attendees will carpool to the Portland food carts after meeting in the Fred Meyer parking lot outside of the garden area at 205 and Mill Plain. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

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 […]

Clark Conservation District is offering a free Zoom workshop, "Hosting Mason Bees in Your Backyard," from 4 to 5 p.m. March 31, co-hosted by NatureScaping of SW Washington. This workshop will provide information for anyone wanting to learn more and become more confident in hosting mason bees. Mason bees are some of the best pollinators […]

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 […]

Agyei Marshall hosts a casual jam night at Kennedy Violins, 17720 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 160, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the last Friday of each month. This is a free event and is open to the public as well as Kennedy Violins students.

The Vancouver Volcanoes are partnering with Waste Connections for the 2023 basketball season! Together, they will host six fundraising games that will benefit the following community partners: Share Vancouver (March 31st), East Vancouver Business Association Scholarship Fund (April 21st), Chelsea’s Closet (April 29th), Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (May 5th), Hoops For Hope (May 13th), […]

White Bird Dance welcomes the Paul Taylor Dance Company with performances from March 30 to April 1 at the Newmark Theatre, located inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall at 1111 S.W. Broadway Ave., Portland. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. March 30, March 31 and April 1. Tickets range from $32 to $75, available at app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=137965.

PassinArt's production of "Seven Guitars" by August Wilson is one of ten plays from Wilson's Century Cycle that explores African American experiences through the decades of the 20th century. The story took place in The Hill District of Pittsburgh in 1948, where friends gathered after the funeral of blues musician Floyd "Schoolboy" Barton. Flashbacks reveal […]

Furry Friends, a 501(c)(3) no-kill cat rescue organization, is hosting "We Can Move Meow-tains," its fourth annual spring online auction fundraiser, starting at 6 p.m. March 30 and continuing until 6 p.m. April 2. View the auction items at auctria.events/furryfriendsspringauction. Proceeds from the auction will go toward the projected $50,000 cost of spay-and-neuter services during […]

Furry Friends, a 501(c)(3) no-kill cat rescue organization, is hosting "We Can Move Meow-tains," its fourth annual spring online auction fundraiser, starting at 6 p.m. March 30 and continuing until 6 p.m. April 2. View the auction items at auctria.events/furryfriendsspringauction. Proceeds from the auction will go toward the projected $50,000 cost of spay-and-neuter services during […]

Rigdefield Green and Clean is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1 in Overlook Park in downtown Ridgefield at 113-131 S. Main Ave. The schedule of activities is as follows: 9 to 11 a.m.: Free Shredding Service. Shred NW will be park at the Ridgefield Administrative Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St. 10 a.m. to noon: […]

The Salmon Creek Lions are selling hanging baskets and flowers for sun and shade as well as tray packs of annuals and perennials and zonal geraniums. Prices run from $5 to $48. Net proceeds benefit Lions Sight Foundation of Clark County and The Clark County Lions Hearing Foundation. Order by phone at 360-798-1850 or online […]

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 Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, Wash., presents the inaugural Driftwood and Daffodils event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31 and April 1. Enter your best daffodils, flower arrangements and driftwood finds in one or more categories. Registration is accepted until March 29. Attend a Spring Daffodil Tea on April 1, for […]

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.

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 York Times, Sasaki traveled from her native Japan to collect plant life from Portland Japanese Garden to create a site-specific experience: Transparent impressions of the […]

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.

WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners will offer an in-person "Grow Your Own Strawberries" workshop from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. April 1 at the 78th St. Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. in Hazel Dell. The class will provide an overview of the three different types of strawberries followed by planting and care techniques […]

Ants Ants Ants will perform at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, at 10 a.m. April 1 as part of Columbia Play Project's educationally entertaining Wiggles and Giggles Series. Ants Ants Ants is a musical group that plays smart, catchy kids’ pop and has invaded the family music scene with its fresh and fun […]

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 […]

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 […]

Daylily Society will host Cassie Cichorz with the Washington State Department of Agriculture as part of a presentation on new and old invasive insects in Washington and Oregon in the Bud VanCleve Community room of Luke Jensen Sports Park, 4700 NE 78th St., from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 1. Cichorz will provide an […]

Vault 31 Bar, 316 S.E. 123rd Ave., D4, Vancouver, is hosting a clothing swap meet from noon to 4 p.m. April 1. This is an all-ages event and clothing for all body sizes will be available. Bring your good condition hand-me-downs and take home some new-to-you clothes. Admission to the swap meet is $5 per […]

Single Seniors will host an April Fools potluck and game day, starting at 1 p.m. April 1. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

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 […]

Portland Storytellers Guild presents "Fools: Wise and Otherwise" from 7:30 to 9 p.m. April 1. Storytellers Anne Penfound, Julie Strozyk and Barbara Fankhauser will share stories that celebrate of fools in their many guises, from fools seeking brains to spouses vying to see who is more foolish. Doors open at 7 at Artichoke Music, 2007 S.E. […]

White Bird Dance welcomes the Paul Taylor Dance Company with performances from March 30 to April 1 at the Newmark Theatre, located inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall at 1111 S.W. Broadway Ave., Portland. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. March 30, March 31 and April 1. Tickets range from $32 to $75, available at app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=137965.

PassinArt's production of "Seven Guitars" by August Wilson is one of ten plays from Wilson's Century Cycle that explores African American experiences through the decades of the 20th century. The story took place in The Hill District of Pittsburgh in 1948, where friends gathered after the funeral of blues musician Floyd "Schoolboy" Barton. Flashbacks reveal […]

David Spade will perform at 8 p.m. April 1 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland, as part of his "Catch Me Inside" stand-up comedy tour. Tickets are $45 to $65, available at portland5.com/arlene-schnitzer-concert-hall/events/david-spade-catch-me-inside.

Furry Friends, a 501(c)(3) no-kill cat rescue organization, is hosting "We Can Move Meow-tains," its fourth annual spring online auction fundraiser, starting at 6 p.m. March 30 and continuing until 6 p.m. April 2. View the auction items at auctria.events/furryfriendsspringauction. Proceeds from the auction will go toward the projected $50,000 cost of spay-and-neuter services during […]