Happy’s Drive-Thru Car Wash, 1316 N.E. 134th St. in Salmon Creek, is celebrating its grand opening from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 25 to 27 with free car washes for all guests with a package that includes wax, ceramics and tire shining. Unlimited monthly washes memberships will be offered for $1 for the first […]

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 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.

Hook and Needle, a women-owned independent yarn shop at 621 Broadway St., Vancouver, will offer a "Learn to Crochet a Modern Granny Square" workshop with Becka Denning from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 27. Students will learn how to construct granny squares, how to work with multiple colors and be given ideas about how to […]

The Portland Dahlia Society will host the 2023 American Dahlia Society National Show and convention. It's the Olympics of the dahlia world, attracting guests and accredited dahlia judges from throughout North America, Europe and Australia.  The Pacific Northwest is a prime area for growing dahlias and the exhibition is expected to attract 5000 blooms, all […]

The 23rd annual Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Aug. 25-27 in Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. The Festival brings together 17 jazz, blues, and gospel bands, 60 Northwest wines, 20 fine artists and local cuisine. Grammy Award-winning and nationally acclaimed headline bands include Spyro Gyra, Blind Boys of Alabama, Tommy Castro and […]

In Light Hyperbarics, 1601 Broadway St., Vancouver, will host an open house from noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 27. Tour the clinic, meet staff and clients and learn about hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Hyperbaric chamber manufacturer OxyHealth will be on site with a hyperbaric chamber in van.  

Gathering Place Church, 2500 N.E. 78th St, Vancouver, will host a 15-session "Perspectives" course exploring different aspects of God’s global purpose. The course, 5 to 8 p.m. every Sunday from Aug. 27 to Dec. 3, examines the story from four vantage points or “perspectives" -- biblical, historical, cultural and strategic. Learn more at gatheringchurch.com.

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.

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 to 4 p.m. Tax assistance can help help with filing a tax return, reviewing a letter from the IRS, or other general tax questions. They […]

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

Northwest Personal Training will host a series of Chair Yoga classes from Aug. 7 to Sept. 1. 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 be held on Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. and on […]

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.

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 the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Tour dates are 10 a.m. June 10, 13, July 8, Aug. 1, 11 and 19; and 6 p.m. June […]

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 addition to fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers, the market offers activities for kids, craft classes, scavenger hunts and games designed to teach about growing […]

Clark County Toastmasters will host a communication and leadership skills development virtual Open House event from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 29. The event will feature a presentation by David Shehorn, a long-time Toastmaster. The presentation will feature concepts of interviewing skills development from both the interviewer and the interviewee in a round-robin panel discussion. […]

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

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.

HOPE Dementia Support will host a Community Education Webinar: "The Long Goodbye: Anticipatory Grieving When Your Loved One has Dementia" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29. Guest Speaker: Colleen Storey, MSW, Hope Bereavement Program, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. The event will be held online via Zoom. For information or assistance registering, please call 360-513-5754.

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 […]

Join a Water Resources Education Center educator and bat volunteer from US Fish and Wildlife Service to search for bats around the wetlands from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29. Learn about what makes good bat habitat and listen for their otherwise inaudible ultrasonic calls with a bat detector. The walk will begin before sunset […]

The Watershed Alliance of SW Washington will host a beach clean-up at Wintler Park, 6400 Beach Dr., from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 30. Attendees are asked to please dress for the weather and bring their own snacks and water. Gloves and tools will be provided. Parking is very limited at Wintler Park. Attendees are […]

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.

The Fort Vancouver Kiwanis meet every Wednesday at Thai Orchid Restaurant, located at 213 West 11th St. from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch service starts at 11:30 a.m., meeting starts at noon. For more information, call 760-612-3297 or email ftvankiwanis@gmail.com.

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 quiet prayer session with soft music in the back ground. Call 360-693-3531 with questions.  

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 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 improve their performance, increase strength, and enhance mobility. Class will be lead by certified personal trainer and cross training expert, Jessica Mossman. Classes will meet […]

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.

PeaceHealth will host Hope Bereavement Center's open house on Aug. 30 in honor of National Grief Awareness Day. The event will be held at 5400 MacArthur Blvd. from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees will learn about grief resources, services, and participate in an indoor labyrinth walk in memory of a loved one. The bereavement center […]

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.

The Sons and Daughters of Italy will host bocce ball nights at the Vancouver Elks Lodge NO 823 at 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., every Wednesday in August weather permitting, starting at 6 p.m. Courts located behind the main building. For more information, contact Paul at 360-521-5584.

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 […]

Singing, songwriting and fingerstyle guitar duo Garoutte and Swenson will play from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30 at Sportsman's Public House, 121 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Expect a mix of passion and soul as they balance creative arrangements with improvisation.

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "Trusts 101" starting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30 This event will be presented virtually by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates and details call, 360-696-2069. All virtual registrants will receive login […]

Jenne Sharpe will offer a crystal sound bath using seven quartz crystal singing bowls from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30 at Orchards Park, 9800 N.E. 54th St. in the Orchards area of Vancouver. This therapeutic experience combines the tones of crystal singing bowls with the practice of sound healing. Participants will be invited to […]

The Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, invites volunteers to help clean up the beaches around Marine Park from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 31 to prevent trash and plastics from entering the Columbia River. Litter-pickers and buckets will be provided. The event will occur rain or shine. Volunteers should expect to […]

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 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.

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 host a game day starting at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 31. Attendees are asked to bring their own brown bag lunch. 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 Memory Care Community, 2305 N.E. 129th St., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The third annual African Fashion Show and Art Auction is 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 31 at Alberta Abbey, 126 N.E. Alberta St., Portland, sponsored by Women’s Lifestyle Coaching CEO Rukshana Triem. Through The Firmina Foundation and Hopeful Hearts, the fundraiser will benefit a school in Milange, Mozambique, and a disability school in Mulanje, Malawi. […]

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. […]

Camas Gallery and Pike Art Gallery will host Camas' annual Plein Air Art Festival on Sept. 1. Dozens of artists will take to the streets at 9 a.m. to paint scenes of the town. At 4 p.m., artists will move their easels and paintings to the sidewalk in front of Camas Gallery, 408 N.E. Fourth […]

The Camas Public Library will host another edition of its popular Reading Dragons Cards program, titled Little Dragons. The program runs from Sept. 1 to April 30. Little Dragons is a reading program for infants and preschoolers. By reading to their children, parents can earn a free book. Further details can be found at CamasPL.org/littledragons.

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 […]

Northwest Personal Training will host a series of Chair Yoga classes from Aug. 7 to Sept. 1. 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 be held on Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. and on […]

Single Seniors will meet at Round Table Clubhouse, 5016 NE Thurston Way, from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 1. For more information call 360-892-8944.

Bi-Zi Farms Sunflower Festival is noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 at 9504 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. Enjoy a day on the farm taking photos with flowers and animals. Every paid entry includes one cut sunflower, a free hayride, photo opportunities and visits with farm animals. Additional flowers 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 […]

The third annual Great River Arts Festival celebrates new murals painted around downtown Vancouver, culminating in a two-day street fair from 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 1 and 2 on Main Street between Sixth Street and Seventh Street. Visitors to this free event will enjoy live art demonstrations, a live DJ and a vendor market […]

Clark County Historical Museum and Birdhouse Books will host the Local Authors Book Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., […]

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 […]

Art on the Boulevard, a fine art gallery in the Vancouver Marketplace at 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., will open Oleg Ulitskiy’s new solo show on First Friday, Sept. 1, showing through Oct. 28. Ulitskiy’s latest collection of oil paintings celebrates his love for plein air painting at the many scenic locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. […]

Ann Fleming and Kit Garoutte will offer live music at Attic Gallery, 421 N.E. Cedar Street, Camas, during the First Friday Artwalk in downtown Camas from 5 to 8 p.m. […]

The Liquor Cabinet, located inside the Hotel Indigo lobby at 550 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, offers a First Friday Art Walk event from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 1 with artist Tal DeWitt. Enjoy painting demonstrations, purchase DeWitt's paintings and chat with the artist. The shop is also offering a $3 prosecco tasting featuring Madre Prosecco. […]

The Rebecca Anstine Gallery is currently featuring an exhibit of artwork from local artists Ken Spurlock and Kevin Drake. The work will be on display through November. The gallery is on the sixth floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. It is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A free public […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Downtown Ridgefield will host its sixth annual Multicultural Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 2. This year’s theme is “Beats and Rhythm.” Performances include the Taiko Drum group Takohachi, Portland Samba, the chicha, cumbia, and afro-Peruvian music of Grupo Masato, African dance and drum group, Kaagba Ohenaa and Master Oh’s Taekwondo team, with […]

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 […]

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 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.

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 […]

Bi-Zi Farms Sunflower Festival is noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 at 9504 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. Enjoy a day on the farm taking photos with flowers and animals. Every paid entry includes one cut sunflower, a free hayride, photo opportunities and visits with farm animals. Additional flowers and […]

The Southwest Washington Winery Association will host its annual Labor Day weekend food and wine pairing event on Sept. 2, 3 and 4. Wine enthusiasts are invited to sample small plates paired with local wines at 16 wineries and tasting rooms in Clark and Cowlitz counties. Attendees can pick up a passport card at any […]

Bobby Derricotte, aka The Singin' Senior, will present "Relive the Music of the 40s, 50s and 60s" from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver. This is an all-ages, family-friendly afternoon of music for anyone who loves oldies but goodies. Admission is free and all are […]

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 […]

The third annual Great River Arts Festival celebrates new murals painted around downtown Vancouver, culminating in a two-day street fair from 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 1 and 2 on Main Street between Sixth Street and Seventh Street. Visitors to this free event will enjoy live art demonstrations, a live DJ and a vendor market […]

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 […]

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 […]