The 76th annual Long Beach Rodeo is July 29 through July 30 at the Peninsula Saddle Club, located at 6403 Sandridge Road, Long Beach. The event kicks off with a Rodeo Parade through downtown Long Beach at 6:30 p.m. July 28. Enjoy a cowboy breakfast in the clubhouse from 7 to 11 a.m. July 29 […]

Northwest Personal Training will host a Free Outdoor Boot Camp every Sunday at 9 a.m. from June 11 through Aug. 27. Program will include high-intensity workouts focused on weight loss, body tone, and sculpting. Meetings take place outdoors, utilizing local parks in the downtown Vancouver area. Sign up in-person at the front desk of Northwest […]

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 […]

Lincoln Design will host Into the Woods, a creative design retreat for industry professionals, from July 30 to Aug. 1 at Skamania Lodge, 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson. The conference includes talks from industry leaders, eight workshops, Pacific Northwest cuisine, networking opportunities, cornhole competitions, screen printing and art exhibits. The cost is $995 per […]

The Fern Prairie Art Fest is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29 and 30 at Shangri-La Farm in Fern Prairie. Park at Grove Field, 632 N.E. 267th Ave., Camas, and take the free "sunflower mobile" shuttle from the airport parking lot to the farm. Admission is free. The juried art festival features the work […]

Visit Wine Country, Beer Village and Whiskey Town at the Craft Beer and Wine Fest in downtown Vancouver's Esther Short Park, July 28-30. Guests 21 and older can enjoy craft beer, wine and cocktails, food, art and live music. One ticket provides admission for all three days and includes all concerts. Tickets run for $7 […]

The next Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic event is 1 to 3 p.m. July 30 at General O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson Sreet, Vancouver. This free, family-friendly afternoon of poetry is a joint presentation with The Historic Trust, part of the summer-long Summerfest, with regular cultural events on the patio of the O.O. Howard House. […]

The Southwest Washington Watercolor Society will host a series of "Paint Outs" on the front porch of the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson Street, Vancouver. Dates and times for these free outdoor painting events are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 21 as well as 2 to 4 p.m.  June 25, July 9, July 30 and […]

Enjoy music, art and words all summer long on the patio and lawn at the General O.O. Howard House on The Historic Reserve at 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. Enjoy live music, theater, poetry and art demonstrations by members of the Southwest Washington Watercolor Society. will theater and poetry, and demonstrations from local artists. Attendance is […]

TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center will host an online class about Forest Birds from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 30. Mature Pacific Northwest forests host birds that are uniquely adapted to live in, on, and among trees. They’re cryptically colored, have tree-clinging feet, use specialized feeding techniques, and more. Attend this class to learn […]

Enjoy Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds Concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays July 9 to Aug. 13 at Columbia Tech Center Park, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Check out the beautiful new amphitheater while enjoying an eclectic mix of music in east Vancouver. A few vendors may have food and non-alcoholic beverages available […]

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 […]

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.

Volunteers from a local nonprofit, Ren Locus, are available to provide free tax assistance on a weekly basis at the Three Creeks Community Library, 800 N.E. Tenney Rd., from noon […]

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

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Monday afternoons at Mallard Landing Assisted Living, 813 S.E. Clark Ave. in Battle Ground, from 1 to 3 p.m.

The Lewis River Rotary Club will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 East Main St., from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Aug. 1. For more information email LewisRiverRotaryClub@gmail.com

Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a free guided tour of the 79-acre 78th Street Heritage Farm at Northeast 78th Street and Northeast 19th Court in […]

Clark County Newcomers Club mission is to provide a network for fostering friendships in an atmosphere of mutual respect and to support local charities and service endeavors. Monthly coffees are […]

The Salmon Creek Farmers Market will be at the Salmon Creek Grange, 2211 N.E. 139th St. in Salmon Creek, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 5. In […]

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 […]

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 […]

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Tuesday afternoons at the Fairway Village Clubhouse, 15509 S.E. Fernwood Drive, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Grammy-winning guitarist Doug Smith with Judy Koch will perform a fundraising concert for the Clark County Cancer Relay for Life at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 at Latte Da Coffee House […]

Vancouver Art Space, located inside Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, Vancouver, is offering a four-week Beginning Drawing course taught by Nathun Finkhouse. The class will […]

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 […]

Amos Lee will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland, to celebrate the release of his new album. "My Ideal (A Tribute to […]

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Wednesday mornings at The Hampton and Ashley Inn, 1617 S.E. Talton Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon.

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.

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 […]

A Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at The Kitchen Table Cafe , 705 NE 136th Ave, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. […]

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held virtually Wednesday afternoons via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m.

Northwest Personal Training will host a Senior Fit Series "Golden Warriors: Empowering Endurance for Seniors" every Wednesday June 21 through Aug. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. Classes will span […]

Northwest Personal Training will host a 6-week series of pickleball classes starting July 26. The program is specifically tailored for players of all levels and ages who are looking to […]

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Wednesday afternoons at The Camas Community Center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave., from 3 to 5 p.m.

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, […]

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 […]

The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts Poetry Open Mic Nights from 6:15 to 8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. Read aloud your original […]

Pathways Grief Support Groups for Adults Meetings are held at 5400 MacArthur Blvd. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 2:30 - 4 p.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Stepping Stones Children's Grief Groups is also available for attendees under the age of […]

The Valiant Ballroom, an event space at 111 W. Ninth St. in downtown Vancouver, is offering summer East Coast Swing Dance Classes from 6 to 6:45 p.m. on Wednesdays, July […]

The duo Garoutte and Swenson (Kit Garoutte and Ted Swenson) will perform funk-infused music from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 2 at Sportsman's Public House, 121 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. […]

Christian Service Brigade 6610 will hold a weekend of fun as part of a group reunion Aug. 3-5. The event will begin at 9 a.m. Aug 3 at Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 12919 N.E. 159th St. in Brush Prairie, which will operate as the base of activities for the weekend. The planned activity for […]

Vancouver's Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, will host an "Art in Nature" event from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 3. Attendees are invited to create art […]

The Clark County Fair is Aug. 3-13 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Rd, Ridgefield. Advance tickets purchased online by Aug. 3 are $10 […]

The Covington House Heritage Society hosts genealogy workshops on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees do not need to bring their own computer or device. For more information, call Susan at 503-440-2318 or Jan at 360-852-4071.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 0058 meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 300 S.W. 7th Ave., Battle Ground. For more information, contact Lori Dutson at 360-601-2236.

Celebrating its 14th year, the Salmon Creek Farmers Market will be at the entrance to Legacy Hospital, 2211 N.E. 139th St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 5 with 25 food and farm vendors. Parking is available in the covered garage on the Legacy Medical Center campus. Shop from local farms for […]

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 […]

Single Seniors will host their monthly meeting and potluck at Fisher Basin Park starting at 1 p.m. Aug. 3. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Thursday afternoons at The Hampton at Salmon Creek […]

Bridge Island Arts and Vintage will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Aug. 3. Festivities include a Jell-O Salad competition and a make-your-own Jell-O salad bar from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Email info@bridgeisland.com for details about entering the competition. Bridge Island is a retail boutique at 1902 S.E. Sixth Ave., […]

Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way, is the place to be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays from July 6 to Aug. 10 for Vancouver Waterfront Concerts. Arrive early for dinner at one of the restaurants along the waterfront or bring picnic fare to enjoy during the show. Boat owners can also enjoy concerts from […]

The Cascade Park Kiwanis will meet at Mill Plain Round Table Pizza, 13503 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 3. Attendees will have the oppurtunity to meet Key Club Lt. Governor Kaitlin Medina and learn about the upcoming Kiwanis-Family Picnic.

Clark County Historical Museum and historian William Woodward present "Will the 2020s Roar Like the 1920s?” from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 3, the next installment in the museum's 2023 […]

Hopworks Urban Brewery, 17707 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, hosts weekly trivia nights from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday. Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., “Geeks Who Drink” is a trivia quiz where useless knowledge means everything. Each quiz consists of seven rounds of eight questions each, including audio and visual rounds. […]

Volunteers age 16 and older are needed for the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival, Aug. 4 to Aug. 6. Help is needed with everything from pre-event setup on Thursday to event takedown on Sunday. There are a variety of volunteer options to choose from over the weekend with varying time commitments and responsibilities. Shifts are […]

Christian Service Brigade 6610 will hold a weekend of fun as part of a group reunion Aug. 3-5. The event will begin at 9 a.m. Aug 3 at Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 12919 N.E. 159th St. in Brush Prairie, which will operate as the base of activities for the weekend. The planned activity for […]

The Clark County Fair is Aug. 3-13 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Rd, Ridgefield. Advance tickets purchased online by Aug. 3 are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for kids 7 to 12. Tickets at the gate are $2 more. Kids 6 and under are free. […]

Northwest Personal Training will host a series of Chair Yoga classes every Friday June 23 through July 28 from 11 a.m. to noon. Chair Yoga allows elderly or attendees with mobility issues to exercise in a low-impact manor. Performing poses with better alignment, more support, and less tension. Classes will span a series of 6 […]

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Columbia Arts Network and the City of Vancouver present the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival in and around Esther Short Park Aug. 4-6. The festival will offer multiple stages with live music and performing arts as well as pop-up galleries, regional and international art shows, an artisan market, family activities and […]

The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society offers an open house on the first Friday of every month from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The dog and cat shelters at 2675 Index St., Washougal, will be open to the public and no appointment is needed. Attendees can visit with adoptable dogs and cats, meet humane society […]

Alderbrook Park, 24414 N.E. Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie, will host Friday Night Cruise-Ins every Friday evening this summer from 4 to 8 p.m. The last cruise-in of the summer is Sept. 15. The family-friendly event features food trucks, an espresso cart, a beer garden and vendors. Admission for spectators is $8 per person or $5 […]

Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, presents a new exhibit for August, "Where Are We Going and What Will We Do When We Get There?" with an opening reception from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4, during downtown Vancouver's First Friday Art Walk. Forty-one artists from all over the Northwest have turned […]

Lotus Vietnamese Cuisine is hosting a BIPOC Night Market every weekend from April 21-23 to Aug. 25-27 in its parking lot at 8513 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 to 8 p.m. Sundays.    

Have you ever wondered where the PNW’s love for hops and IPAs began? Or who was the first female riverboat captain on the Columbia? Have fun and meet others from […]

The Opera a la Cart truck is partnering with the Center for the Arts Southwest Washington for a summer performance in downtown Vancouver. The traveling opera troupe's performance from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 4 is part of the Downtown Vancouver First Friday Art Walk during the weekend of the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival, […]

The Oregon Zoo will host Zoo Nights from over 10 Fridays from June to August, featuring evenings with music, food carts, kids' activities and the chance to see animals active during twilight hours. Hours are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday starting June 16 and ending Aug. 18. The cost is $24.

Matt Hodges will offer an evening of classic country music at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Barberton Grange, 9400 N.E. 72nd Ave.; doors open at 6 p.m. Hodges will perform his one-man classic country music show and display country music memorabilia from his personal collection. Attendees will enjoy live music, dancing, refreshments and door […]

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 […]

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 Ballroom in conjunction with the Vancouver’s Downtown Association First Friday Art Walk. Tickets are $15 in cash or $16 with a card and are available […]

Start your weekend off right with the Free Friday Night Movies. Movies are shown at parks throughout Vancouver every Friday between July 7 and Aug. 18. Arrive at 7 p.m. to enjoy activities before the movie begins. The big screen comes to life at dusk with blockbusters like “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” “Wakanda […]

Journey Theater presents "Matilda: The Musical," based on the book "Matilda" by Roald Dahl, with performances from Aug. 4 to 12 at the Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. The musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the story of a girl who dreams […]

North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th Street, Amboy, will host an Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Aug. 4. This open mic night is well-attended and has been meeting for 22 years, organized by local singer Wayne Hoffman. Admission is free and open to everyone but donations are welcome. For more information, call 360-247-5800 […]

Birdhouse Books will host a free poetry reading with Christopher Diaz, Ayokunle Falomo and Jennifer Tullos from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at Birdhouse Books, 1001 Main St., Vancouver, in the basement level. The poetry reading is in conjunction with downtown Vancouver's First Friday Art Walk. Tullos  is a content developer, researcher and educator […]

Magenta Theater presents the musical, "Amélie," opening 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. "Amélie" follows a young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring both joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her […]

La Uva Fortuna Farms, 16712 NE 219th St., Battle Ground, offers "Movies in the Vines," outdoor movies every Friday from July 7 to Sept. 1. Gates open at 7 p.m. and movies start at dusk. Bring blankets and low-backed chairs for seating on the lawn. Wood-fired pizza, wine and cider are available to buy (no […]

The 20th annual King's Kruz-In is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 5 at Glenwood Community Church, 12201 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Attendees can view over 250 of Portland's and Clark County's finest rods and customs, plus enjoy live bluegrass music, a barbecue lunch and snack bar, a remote-control helicopter stunt team performing tricks and […]

The 20th Anniversary King's Kruz-In is open to spectators from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 5 at Glenwood Community Church, 12201 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. For twenty years, this classic car show has drawn car enthusiasts from around the region and across the country. Attendees will enjoy seeing more than 250 of Portland and […]

Volunteers age 16 and older are needed for the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival, Aug. 4 to Aug. 6. Help is needed with everything from pre-event setup on Thursday to event takedown on Sunday. There are a variety of volunteer options to choose from over the weekend with varying time commitments and responsibilities. Shifts are […]

Join the crowds of spectators to watch hundreds of paddlers in fierce competition at the Paddle for Life Dragon Boat Festival, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch, 109 W. Division St., Ridgefield. This is the only dragon boat festival in Southwest Washington and the exciting races are […]

Vancouver's Water Resources Education Center seeks volunteers to pull invasive English ivy at Marine Park, 4501 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 5. Volunteer will cut cut ivy from tree trunks, bend over to pull ivy free from the soil and shovel and spread bark mulch. Gloves, tools and snacks […]

TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center will host an online birding class from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 5. In many bird species, the sexes look pretty much the same to us: think sparrows, wrens, crows, jays, herons, gulls, most hawks, and more. And in the species that do look different, females often sport plain […]

The Clark County Historical Museum is hosting "Wander Clark County" summer walking tours from 9 to 11 a.m. every Saturday from June 17 through Aug. 26. For a full list […]

The Clark County Genealogical Society will host a car boot sale in its library parking lot at 3205 N.E. 52nd St., Vancouver, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5. Sellers are welcome to join for a $15 fee per parking space. Call 360-750-5688 to reserve a space. Learn more about the genealogical society at […]

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry presents the U.S. premiere of Orcas: Our Shared Future, an exhibit that offers a deep dive into the stories and science that surround the orca, spirit of the Pacific Northwest’s wild coast and apex predator of all oceans. OMSI is the first museum in the United States to […]

Battle Ground Lake State Park will host a series of free Saturday interpretive programs all summer long at 18002 N.E. 249th St., Battle Ground. Park rangers and park aides will lead kids and adults of all ages on guided hikes and teach them about lakeside flora and fauna, learning about everything from geologic history to […]

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 […]

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 Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Columbia Arts Network and the City of Vancouver present the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival in and around Esther Short Park Aug. 4-6. The festival will offer multiple stages with live music and performing arts as well as pop-up galleries, regional and international art shows, an artisan market, family activities and […]

The Clark County Fair is Aug. 3-13 at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Rd, Ridgefield. Advance tickets purchased online by Aug. 3 are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for kids 7 to 12. Tickets at the gate are $2 more. Kids 6 and under are free. […]

ParadigmQ Escape Games presents "Agent Under-COUVER," a live-action puzzle hunt in downtown Vancouver from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5. Participants must solve the puzzle and find all the hidden agents. The cost to participate is $150 per team of two to six players. Sign up at www.paradigmq.com/agent-under-couver.

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 […]

Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, is hosting Farm Days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first Saturday and Sunday of June, July and August (June 3 and 4, July 1 and 2, Aug. 5 and 6). Farm Days are an "open farm" weekend featuring the historic grounds, farm animals, local […]

The free, family-friendly Ridgefield Forest Fair is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 5 at Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. The fair features 20 artists selling original art and artisan products. The fair beings at 11 a.m. with a Tiny Parade of Tiny Gardens led by dancers from Northwest Classical Ballet. Live music […]

The Camas Public Library will host a monthly All Ages Board Game Club from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Some games will be provided, but attendees are also encouraged to bring their own to share. The full 2023 meeting dates are as follows: June 3 and 10, July 1, August 5 and 26, September 2 and […]

Journey Theater presents "Matilda: The Musical," based on the book "Matilda" by Roald Dahl, with performances from Aug. 4 to 12 at the Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. The musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the story of a girl who dreams […]

Lotus Vietnamese Cuisine is hosting a BIPOC Night Market every weekend from April 21-23 to Aug. 25-27 in its parking lot at 8513 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 to 8 p.m. Sundays.    

Christian Service Brigade 6610 will hold a weekend of fun as part of a group reunion Aug. 3-5. The event will begin at 9 a.m. Aug 3 at Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 12919 N.E. 159th St. in Brush Prairie, which will operate as the base of activities for the weekend. The planned activity for […]

The city of La Center is hosting Saturdays in the Park, featuring free, live concerts with local bands and tribute bands in Sternwheeler Park, 100 W. Fourth St., La Center, from June 24 to Aug. 5. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets and low-baked chairs for seating in the outdoor amphitheater. Opening acts start at 5:30 […]

Coast to Coast Fish House offers live music by local artists from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evenings. Shows are open to all ages with no cover charge. Locally and family-owned, Coast to Coast features a full bar, twelve beers on tap and a gluten-free beer menu. The food is Coastal Maine inspired with gluten-free […]

Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” presented by Metropolitan Performing Arts, has been abridged and set in 1972 as a Women’s study group road trips from San Francisco to Washington DC to attend the Women’s Rights March. Naturally, not everything remains copacetic. Can you dig it? The play will be performed at several outdoor venues […]

Journey Theater presents "Matilda: The Musical," based on the book "Matilda" by Roald Dahl, with performances from Aug. 4 to 12 at the Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. The musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the story of a girl who dreams […]

Magenta Theater presents the musical, "Amélie," opening 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. "Amélie" follows a young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring both joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her […]

Battle Ground Lake State Park will host a series of free Saturday interpretive programs all summer long at 18002 N.E. 249th St., Battle Ground. Park rangers and park aides will lead kids and adults of all ages on guided hikes and teach them about lakeside flora and fauna, learning about everything from geologic history to […]