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.

The Gather Arts Market is one Sunday each month through October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hockinson Community Center, 15916 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie. The market features 30 local artisan vendors and small businesses selling coffee, locally sourced honey, fresh flowers and plants, farm-fresh produce, crocheted and quilted items, original art, […]

The reunion brunch of Fort Vancouver High School Class of 1960 will be held at Royal Oaks Country Club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15. To RSVP, please […]

Pomeroy Farm's Pumpkin Lane is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October. The opening weekend is Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 and the last day is Oct. 29. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for kids ages 3 to 11 and free for ages 2 and under. Take a hayride […]

Adventist Community Services is hosting a Fall Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at 3114 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. At 10 a.m., Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle will conduct a ribbon-cutting for the organization's new greenhouse. Guests can also tour the center, meet volunteers and learn how to better help the […]

The Gather Arts Market returns from 10 am. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 featuring over 45 vendors, including artisans, crafters, farmers, and makers, showcasing their creations and products inside Hockinson Community Center. Explore a wide range of offerings, including coffee, local honey, crochet and quilting, jewelry, flowers and fresh produce. Admission is free.

The Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver is offering people with less than 750 masterpoints opportunities to play on Oct. 14 and 15. Attendees will play with individuals of the same ability. There will be two sessions on Oct. 14 and 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and on session Oct. 15 at […]

Vancouver restaurants will offer three-item sampling menus for $25 and $35 for Dine the Couve during the month of October. Choose from traditional combination like a three-course meal of appetizer, entrée, and dessert; mix craft drink pairings with small plates; or enjoy menus designed to share. Make the most of your Dine the Couve experience […]

The Covington House will host an open house from noon to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Entertainment will include a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and stories told by local author Jeff Davis. Small prizes will be awarded for different events. For more information, call 360-885-0097 or 360-936-8479.

Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 29. Tourtakers should meet on Officer's Row across from the Grant House at 1101 Officer's Row, Vancouver. Times are 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and noon on Sundays. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors age 60 […]

Bridge Island Art and Vintage, 1902 S.E. Sixth Ave., Camas, is hosting a handmade card make-and-take workshop at noon, 1 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 15. Each 30-minute session will be led my handcrafted card expert, Michelle Tressler. The cost is only $8 per person. Register at bridgeisland.com.

Single Seniors will attend a murder mystery from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 15. Attendance is limited to 11 people. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

The final round of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's 29th Young Artist Concerto Competition will take place at 2 p.m. Oct. 15, at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver, and is free and open to the public. Nine of the nation’s finest young musicians will compete in three categories: piano, strings and winds or brass. […]

Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks," showing Oct. 13-29. Lily, an aging but formidable retiree, hires Michael, an acerbic dance instructor, to give her dance lessons in her Florida condo. Antagonism between a gay man and the wife of a Southern Baptist minister gives way to compatibility as […]

Make your own, one-of-a-kind Halloween witch hat from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at Vancouver Art Space, located inside Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 206, Vancouver. This workshop will provide everything needed to make your own, custom witch hat. Pick from paints, stains, inks and glues then decorate your hat […]

The Southwest Washington Wind Symphony will present the opening concert of its 19th season, "Synergy," at 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Union High School Performing Arts Center, 6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Camas. Under the baton of conductor Mark Claassen from Mountain View High School, the 55-musician concert band will present an energetic program including […]

Share's annual Soup's On fundraising gala is 4 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Cowlitz Ballroom at ilani Casino Resort. This year's theme is Soup-er Heroes and attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite super hero. At check in, each guest will be given a soup bowl. Then they'll taste all the delicious soups […]

In honor of Italian Heritage Month, the Sons and Daughters of Italy will host a spaghetti dinner at 40 Et 8 Chateau, located at 2809 NE 78th St., from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 15. The event will include a fundraiser to support local and national charities. Cost is $15 for adults, $8 for children […]

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.

Attend a farm-to-table dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Flat Tack Farm, 9400 N.E. 134th St. Vancouver, in collaboration with Sprout and Blossom Farm. Non-refundable tickets are $120 per person. All dishes will be created by farmers using farm-grown produce and a few other local items. The price includes a three-course meal […]

ScareGrounds PDX offers a line-up of Halloween horror attractions at Oaks Amusement Park at 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland. Dates are Oct. 6-8, 13-15, 20-24, 27-31 and Nov. 3-4. Rides open at 6 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Halloween night. Haunted houses open at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $22 and can be purchased online […]

Treadway Events and Entertainment presents "Cinema of Horrors: Drive-In Experience" at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. This contactless Halloween experience is set to send shivers down the spines of horror fans and thrill-seekers alike. Dates are Oct. 12-15, 18-22 and 25-31. Gates open at 7 p.m. nightly. […]

The Camas Public Library is hosting a "Create a Cryptid" contest for all ages to create a new cryptid worthy of keeping company with the Loch Ness monster, the Yeti, the Kraken and the chupacabra. The deadline to submit artwork for your own original cryptid is 5 p.m. Oct. 16. Use whatever medium you’d like […]

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.

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.

Re-Imagined Radio’s regular monthly episode is a Halloween story called “Asezhia” that blends science fiction and horror. The episode premiers at 1 p.m. Oct. 16 on KXRW-FM (99.9), Vancouver, and KXRY-FM (91.1 and 107.1), Portland. “Asezhia” is the story of an ancient jewel, stolen from a planet with a dark history, that transforms into a […]

The Civil Service Commission will hold a hearing on the appeal of their removal in the post offer process by a sheriff’s support specialist II candidate in Room 511, on the fifth floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.,  at 2 p.m. Oct. 16. Some of the parties will appear via Microsoft Teams. […]

All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in this virtual public meeting for the Equity Advisory Group held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The […]

The next regular public meeting of the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries Board of Trustees will be held at the La Center Community Library, starting at 6 p.m. Oct. 16. It will be a hybrid (in-person/online) meeting. Attendees can find a copy of the agenda online at www.fvrl.org/board-trustees.

The Liberty Theatre in downtown Camas will screen nine classic Halloween movies over two weeks, from Oct. 20 to Oct. 31. These will play festival style, with a discount for purchasing all nine shows for $39.96 ($4.44) per film. Individual tickets are $6.50. Films include "Dracula," "Frankenstein," "The Mummy," "The Invisible Man," "Bride of Frankenstein," […]

Single Seniors will meet for breakfast at Kitchen Table Cafe, 705 N.E. 136th Ave. starting at 10 a.m. Oct. 17. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

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.

Internationally bestselling author David Baldacci will be the keynote speaker at Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation’s 21st signature fundraiser, the Authors and Illustrators Dinner and Silent Auction, at the Hilton Vancouver Washington from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 17. Baldacci is the author of 48 bestselling novels, including "Absolute Power," "The Camel Club" and […]

The Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation will host its 21st annual Authors and Illustrators Dinner and Silent Auction at the Hilton, 301 West 6th St., from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Keynote speaker will be author David Baldacci. Tickets are $120 each; the private reception is $30.  To purchase tickets, visit fvrlfoundation.org. For more […]

This Halloween, Franklin Street has added two more homes for a total of six decorated homes, filling out the entire block at Northwest 46th Street and Northwest Franklin Street in Vancouver's Northwest Neighborhood. One new home is decorated as an old pumpkin patch and the other is a haunted forest. Last Halloween, more than 12,000 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive #285. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact Judy Turner at 360-896-7135.

The next monthly meeting of the Clark-Skamania Fly Fishers will be held at Black Pearl on the Columbia, located at 56 South 1st St. in Washougal, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18. This meeting will include a presentation by guest speaker J. Michelle Swope with the Native Fish Society who will speak on current […]

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 […]

Clark County Historical Museum wraps up its 2023 History on Tap season at the Kiggins Theatre on Oct. 18 with “Campfire Tales: Little Couve of Horror.” Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. Local historians Pat Jollota, Brad Richardson, and Jeff Davis bring their spookiest and creepiest stories from Clark […]

This Halloween, Franklin Street has added two more homes for a total of six decorated homes, filling out the entire block at Northwest 46th Street and Northwest Franklin Street in Vancouver's Northwest Neighborhood. One new home is decorated as an old pumpkin patch and the other is a haunted forest. Last Halloween, more than 12,000 […]

Learn how to construct and maintain a worm bin at this free online workshop. Turn your kitchen trimmings into nature's miracle fertilizer. Participants are eligible for a free worm bin, bedding and worms. Learn more and register at clarkcountycomposts.org/workshops.

Clark County Public Health’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free online and in-person workshops aimed at teaching participants how to reduce their impact on the planet. The Composter Recyclers will host eight Wednesday workshops and two in-person field training events where participants can construct compost piles and view demonstration compost bins. Registration […]

The WSU Extension Master Gardeners will host Introduction to Plant Propagation from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 19 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. Students will get instruction on basic propagation techniques. Participants will take home two plants they propagate during the workshop. If you have a small plant you’d like […]

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.

Vancouver restaurants will offer three-item sampling menus for $25 and $35 for Dine the Couve during the month of October. Choose from traditional combination like a three-course meal of appetizer, entrée, and dessert; mix craft drink pairings with small plates; or enjoy menus designed to share. Make the most of your Dine the Couve experience […]

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 954 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.

The Columbia Writers Series brings acclaimed authors to Clark College to read their literary work and discuss their process and experience. The next event, from  12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 19, is free and open to the public. The speaker is Sindya Bhanoo, author of the story collection "Seeking Fortune Elsewhere." She is the 2023 […]

The Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd., is offering an eight-week intermediate bridge course from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 14 to Nov. 9. This course, instructed by Mike Walker, is designed for those who wish to sharpen basic skills. The course includes handouts, discussion and play each session. Players can […]

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.

Single Seniors will meet at Golden Corral buffet, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. starting at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 19. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

The Clark County Civil Service Commission meets regularly on the third Thursday of every month to approve backgrounds, eligibility lists and discuss issues that come before the commission. Meetings are hybrid; in person at 1300 Franklin St. in Vancouver on the 5th floor Room 511 OR via Microsoft Teams.

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "5 Critical Tools" starting at 4 p.m. Oct. 19. 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 […]

The Council for the Homeless fundraiser, “Gathering for Change: Solving Homelessness Together,” is 5 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Kiggins Theatre. The keynote speaker is Marc Eichenbaum, who will share how Houston has found permanent homes for 25,000 people over the past 11 years. The event will also include a first-person story from Geri, describing […]

Washington State University Vancouver will host the "A-Z of Paying for College" workshop four times over the fall season. The workshop discusses multiple ways of making college more affordable. Attendees will learn: the different ways to pay for college—grants, loans, savings, scholarships, work. Which money is free and which needs to be paid back. Important […]

This Halloween, Franklin Street has added two more homes for a total of six decorated homes, filling out the entire block at Northwest 46th Street and Northwest Franklin Street in Vancouver's Northwest Neighborhood. One new home is decorated as an old pumpkin patch and the other is a haunted forest. Last Halloween, more than 12,000 […]

Treadway Events and Entertainment presents "Cinema of Horrors: Drive-In Experience" at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. This contactless Halloween experience is set to send shivers down the spines of horror fans and thrill-seekers alike. Dates are Oct. 12-15, 18-22 and 25-31. Gates open at 7 p.m. nightly. […]

Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks," showing Oct. 13-29. Lily, an aging but formidable retiree, hires Michael, an acerbic dance instructor, to give her dance lessons in her Florida condo. Antagonism between a gay man and the wife of a Southern Baptist minister gives way to compatibility as […]

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 […]

Single Seniors will meet for food and cards at Round Table Clubhouse, 5016 NE Thurston Way, from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information call 360-892-8944.

The Liquor Cabinet, located inside Hotel Indigo, 550 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, is offering a free cocktail tasting for guests 21 and older from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 20.

Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Rd, Yacolt, is offering a new 21-and-over event on the farm this fall: Pumpkin Lane After Dark, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 and 20. Ride down the farm's scarecrow-adorned Pumpkin Lane and romp around the pumpkin patch then enjoy a glass of wine and toasted s'mores. Tickets are […]

ScareGrounds PDX offers a line-up of Halloween horror attractions at Oaks Amusement Park at 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland. Dates are Oct. 6-8, 13-15, 20-24, 27-31 and Nov. 3-4. Rides open at 6 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Halloween night. Haunted houses open at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $22 and can be purchased online […]

The Fort Vancouver Antique Equipment Association will host its monthly meeting at Old Town Burgers, located at 801 West Main Street in Battle Ground, starting at 6 p.m. Oct. 20. The group's mission is to preserve, restore and display antique farm equipment as engines, tractors and early technology. Attendees will discuss past and future events […]

This Halloween, Franklin Street has added two more homes for a total of six decorated homes, filling out the entire block at Northwest 46th Street and Northwest Franklin Street in Vancouver's Northwest Neighborhood. One new home is decorated as an old pumpkin patch and the other is a haunted forest. Last Halloween, more than 12,000 […]

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 […]

Take an excursion through Clark County’s haunted history. Every Friday and Saturday night from Sept. 15 to Oct. 28, guides from the Clark County Historical Museum will lead inquiring minds on Haunted Walking Tours along downtown Vancouver's Main Street and beyond to uncover the unexplained in this historic city. Tours on Sept. 15 and 16 […]

Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 29. Tourtakers should meet on Officer's Row across from the Grant House at 1101 Officer's Row, Vancouver. Times are 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and noon on Sundays. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors age 60 […]

Treadway Events and Entertainment presents "Cinema of Horrors: Drive-In Experience" at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. This contactless Halloween experience is set to send shivers down the spines of horror fans and thrill-seekers alike. Dates are Oct. 12-15, 18-22 and 25-31. Gates open at 7 p.m. nightly. […]

Attend “A Gentle Lift, a Rhythmic Rag, a Musical Journey Through Time," a fundraising concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 benefitting Martha's Pantry, a community food and clothing resource. Pianist, composer and teacher Rick Yramategui will present an evening of music featuring music by Pachelbel, Bach, Brahms, Joplin, Ravel and himself, with guest artist Richard […]

Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks," showing Oct. 13-29. Lily, an aging but formidable retiree, hires Michael, an acerbic dance instructor, to give her dance lessons in her Florida condo. Antagonism between a gay man and the wife of a Southern Baptist minister gives way to compatibility as […]

The women's vocal ensemble In Mulieribus will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. Oct. 20 at St. Philip Neri Church in Portland. The program explores the universal human journey through loss and mourning to healing and peace. Music includes songs by Dufay, Lassus and Morales, as well as new works for women’s voices, like "Lux […]

Alberta Abbey welcomes blues star Shemekia Copeland to its stage at 8 p.m. Oct. 20. The five-time Grammy-nominated and eight-time Blues Music Awards winner will perform blues, soul and Americana. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. All ages are welcome. Free parking is available in the lot across the street until […]

The Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland, is hosting the Rose City Vintage Market on Oct. 21 and 22. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 21 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22. Find art, jewelry, home furnishings, toys and collectibles. Early bird admission is $25 from 8 a.m. to […]

The Rose City Vintage Market returns to the Portland Expo Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 21 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22. Early bird admission is $25 from 8 to 11 a.m. Oct. 21 (ticket is good for both days). General admission is $8. Children under 12 are free. Browse […]

TreeSong Nature Awareness Center and WolfWays Wolf Education are hosting an online workshop about wolves from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 21. This class is designed for adults and older children. The cost is $10 to $20. Registration is required at treesongnatureawareness.org/class-registration/the-world-of-wolves-with-wolfways-23. The program will include: Wolf biology, behavior and physical characteristics Wolf pack dynamics […]

Clark County Public Health’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free online and in-person workshops aimed at teaching participants how to reduce their impact on the planet. The Composter Recyclers will host eight Wednesday workshops and two in-person field training events where participants can construct compost piles and view demonstration compost bins. Registration […]

Portland Sacred Harp invites everyone who loves to sing to add their voices to the 32nd Annual Portland Sacred Harp Convention, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 and 22 at The Laurelhurst Club, 3721 S.E. Ankeny St., Portland. This is a free event, open to all ages and no singing experience is required. Attendees […]

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 […]

Furry Friends cat shelter will host an adoption event at All Natural Pet Supply's east Vancouver location, 3425 SE 192nd Ave #108, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the kitties and talk to volunteers. For more information, contact information@furryfriendswa.org or call/text 360-993-1097.

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.

Pomeroy Farm's Pumpkin Lane is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October. The opening weekend is Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 and the last day is Oct. 29. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for kids ages 3 to 11 and free for ages 2 and under. Take a hayride […]

The Fort Vancouver Lions Club is offering a fall shredding and electronics recycling event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 21 at Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Bring sensitive documents for shredding onsite or bring computers, tablets, laptops and printers for recycling. Please do not bring televisions, monitors […]

NatureScaping Wildlife Botanical Gardens will host a Plant Propagation workshop at the CASEE Center, located at 11104 N.E. 149th St. in Brush Prairie, from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 21. Class will be presented by NatureScaping coordinator and master gardener, Julie Carlsen. Attendees will learn plant propagation timing and techniques to add plants to their […]

Attend the Sifton Street Market at Sifton Elementary from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 21. Enjoy an artisan vendor market with over 40 vendors plus Chef's Kitchen wares, cotton candy, popcorn, face painting, balloon art, free crafts and trick-or-treating. Entry is free and costumes are optional. Learn more at facebook.com/p/Sifton-Street-Market-100083059522286/.

NatureScaping Wildlife Botanical Gardens will offer a plant propagation class from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 21 at CASEE, Building B, Room 205, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Master Gardener Julie Carlsen will teach students plant propagation and timing techniques. Discussion will include the various methods of propagation from seed starting, stem cuttings and […]

Get To-Gather Farm is offering hay wagon rides from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday in October. For $5 per person, farm staff will take you on a 20-25 minute scenic tour of this beautiful farm, set high on a hill in rural Washougal with spectacular views. After the hay ride, visit the pumpkin […]

Art at the Cave’s October exhibit is “Pathways,” featuring the work of Maria Esther Sund of Oregon and Sally Sellers of Vancouver. The exhibit, which showcases their work in painting, mixed media, textiles and collage, is free and open to the public, as are all shows at the gallery. Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m. […]

Art at the Cave's October exhibit is "Pathways," featuring the work of Maria Esther Sund of Oregon and Sally Sellers of Vancouver. Meet both artists during a special artists' salon, 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 21, when the artists will discuss their work, their process and their inspiration. Guests are encouraged to ask the artists […]

The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts an All Ages Chess Club on the third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. Attendees should bring their own chess sets, if they have them.

Dia De Muertos is a Day of the Dead celebration to remember and honor those who have departed. Join the festivities in Esther Short Park from 2 to 8 p.m. Oct. 21. Admission is free. This gathering, brought to life by Vancouver Ballet Folklórico and bolstered by local organizations, pays homage to the ancestral observance […]

Calling all Teen Bakers! The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., offers "Bakeology," a teen baking program from 3 to 4 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month. All experience levels are welcome and it's free to participate. We'll go over what went well, where we can improve, and learn new things along the […]

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 […]

The Camas Public Library is hosting Saturday Spooktacular, a Halloween party from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Enjoy bingo, crafts, a haunted library and scary stories. All ghosts, ghouls and ages are welcome. Costumes are encouraged.

ScareGrounds PDX offers a line-up of Halloween horror attractions at Oaks Amusement Park at 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland. Dates are Oct. 6-8, 13-15, 20-24, 27-31 and Nov. 3-4. Rides open at 6 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Halloween night. Haunted houses open at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $22 and can be purchased online […]

This Halloween, Franklin Street has added two more homes for a total of six decorated homes, filling out the entire block at Northwest 46th Street and Northwest Franklin Street in Vancouver's Northwest Neighborhood. One new home is decorated as an old pumpkin patch and the other is a haunted forest. Last Halloween, more than 12,000 […]

Take an excursion through Clark County’s haunted history. Every Friday and Saturday night from Sept. 15 to Oct. 28, guides from the Clark County Historical Museum will lead inquiring minds on Haunted Walking Tours along downtown Vancouver's Main Street and beyond to uncover the unexplained in this historic city. Tours on Sept. 15 and 16 […]

Spirit Tales of the Vancouver Barracks will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 29. Tourtakers should meet on Officer's Row across from the Grant House at 1101 Officer's Row, Vancouver. Times are 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and noon on Sundays. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors age 60 […]

Treadway Events and Entertainment presents "Cinema of Horrors: Drive-In Experience" at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. This contactless Halloween experience is set to send shivers down the spines of horror fans and thrill-seekers alike. Dates are Oct. 12-15, 18-22 and 25-31. Gates open at 7 p.m. nightly. […]

The women's vocal ensemble In Mulieribus will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at The Madeleine Church in Portland. The program explores the universal human journey through loss and mourning to healing and peace. Music includes songs by Dufay, Lassus and Morales, as well as new works for women’s voices, like "Lux aeterna" […]

Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks," showing Oct. 13-29. Lily, an aging but formidable retiree, hires Michael, an acerbic dance instructor, to give her dance lessons in her Florida condo. Antagonism between a gay man and the wife of a Southern Baptist minister gives way to compatibility as […]

The Liberty Theatre will welcome filmmaker Signe Baumane to host a screening of her new film, "My Love Affair with Marriage," at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Baumane is a Latvian-born, Brooklyn-based independent filmmaker, artist, writer and animator. She has made 16 award-winning animated shorts and is best known for her first animated feature, "Rocks in […]