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.

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 […]

Bring your costumed kids to Howloween for treats and safe fun! The zoo provides a fun and safe setting for this Halloween tradition, where costumed trick-or-treaters learn about healthy habitats for wildlife with engaging activities throughout the zoo. Bring your treat bags and join the trail of activities! In keeping with the zoo's mission, all […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Historic Trust and Humanities Washington present "Atomic Washington: Our Nuclear Past, Present, and Future," a presentation by author Steve Olson, author of "The Apocalypse Factory: Plutonium and the Making of the Atomic Age," from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 29. The free program is offered in the Red Cross Building, 605 Barnes St., Vancouver. […]

Singer, songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Kit Garoutte will perform at Maryhill's Vancouver tasting room and bistro from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 29.

From 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 29,  join Orchard's Cars and Coffee for an evening of trunk-or-treating in the southeast parking lot by JCPenney. Come dressed in costume, take a stroll down rows and rows of classic and custom cars, and enjoy a spooky time with photo opportunities throughout the event. Interested in being a […]

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.

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 […]

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. […]

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.

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 Highgate Senior Living, 9803 NE Hazel Dell Ave., from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Students and families from all districts are invited to attend Battle Ground Public Schools’ College and Career Fair held at Prairie High School from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30. The fair is an opportunity to explore a variety of post-high school options, including two- and four-year colleges and universities, apprenticeship programs, trade schools and […]

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 […]

Enjoy a nighttime hike on the Oaks to Wetlands Trail at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge starting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Experience the refuge when it is usually closed for visitors, in a guided walk with Dave Miller. To register for the hike, email ridgefieldvolunteer@fws.gov with your name, email and phone number.

Enjoy a live performance of “The War of the Worlds” by Willamette Radio Workshop, presented by Re-Imagined Radio. Celebrating the 85th Anniversary of the original radio broadcast (Oct. 30, 1938), see and hear this classic radio play recreated with voice actors and Foley artists at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Doors open at […]

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. […]

Northwest Personal Training will host a Halloween Fitness Fest starting at 6:30 a.m. Oct. 31. There will be a series of events throughout the day, attendees are welcome to bring a friend for free and are also encouraged to dress in costume. The best costume will win a free training session. The schedule of events […]

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.

The Clark County Toastmasters are hosting a Communication and Leadership skills development virtual Open House event starting at noon Oct. 31. The event will feature presentations by three club members in a challenging Tall Tales style using Story-Telling techniques – delivering their entertaining message comfortably and confidently. Attendees are invited to participate in TableTopics(r) impromptu […]

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.

Cascade Inn Assisted Living is hosting a spooky Halloween drive-through event from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31. Arrive on foot or by car to get sweet treats and seasonal fun. Enjoy apple cider, hot cocoa and candy. Costumes are encouraged.

Battle Ground's Halloween Fright Night is 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. This free, family-friendly event will feature Halloween-themed games, prizes and candy. In the Community Center’s parking lots, boys and ghouls can enjoy Trunk-or-Treating and brave C-Tran’s kid-friendly haunted bus.  Get complete […]

A Trunk-or-Treat event will be held on Daniels Street in downtown Vancouver, at the Real Life Foursquare Church across from Hough Elementary School, from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 (Halloween). Families should come in costume to go trick-or-treating from car trunk to car trunk. There will be free games, free candy and a free […]

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 […]

Warehouse Christian Church, 850 Sixth St., Washougal, will host its Annual Harvest Carnival from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Halloween night. Both floors of the building will be filled with carnival games and activities. The free event includes carnival games, candy, toys, prizes, treats and snacks. Costumes are encouraged but nothing disturbing or gory […]

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 […]

Vancouver Wildlife League's next monthly meeting is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post 14, 4607 St. James Rd., Vancouver. The league will conduct a regular business meeting followed by a board meeting. The meeting, which includes a guest speaker, is open to the public. The league will not meet in […]

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. […]

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 […]

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.  

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. Every third Thursday of the month the group also meets at Boomerang Therapy Works, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. The group […]

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 Clark County Council for the Homeless presents a free webinar from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1, "How to Help Keep People Warm and Safe This Winter." Emergency shelter beds in Clark County are added each winter. There are many ways to get involved and help. The webinar will discuss what opportunities are available […]

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 […]

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 or favorite work, and listen to monthly featured poets. All ages are welcome and the poetry night is family-friendly. The Reading Room will open at […]

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 […]

Learn how to compost using the Bokashi method, trench composting and new technology systems like Lomi at this free online workshop. Learn more and register at clarkcountycomposts.org/workshops.

Warren Miller’s "All Time" brings together 74 years of skiing and snowboarding films to the Kiggins Theatre from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Tickets are $21 to $39 at kigginstheatre.com/movie/warren-miller-all-time.  

Columbia Play Project offers weekly indoor exploratory play from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays and Fridays at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Activities include Science Touch and Explore, Construction, Art, Music and a Little Learners area. All ages are welcome.

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.

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 Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter #19 will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center from noon to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Brad Richardson, Executive Director of the Clark County Historical Museum, will discuss development and advocacy guidelines for historical preservation. The group regularly meets the first Thursday of most months at the […]

Northwest Personal Training will host a Senior Fit Series every Thursday Oct. 26 through Dec. 21 from 1 to 2 p.m. Classes will span a series of 8 meetings over the summer, with a break on July 12. Certified personal trainer Bob Hoffman will lead the series. Cost is $240 per person. Attendees can register […]

Single Seniors will host their monthly meeting at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd, starting at 1 p.m. Nov. 2. This month will include the usual social and short meeting followed by a potluck. Plus a white elephant auction. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

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.

The Lewis River Rotary Club will be planting tulips at Central Park in Battle Ground starting at 3 p.m. Nov. 2. Members and non-members alike are invited to join in volunteering for this event.

HOPE Dementia Support is offering two showings of the award-winning documentary, "Wine, Women and Dementia," a poignant look into the human side of dementia, at 6 p.m. Nov. 2 and 10 a.m. Nov. 4 at the Kiggins Theatre. This film follows former dementia family caregiver and filmmaker, Kitty Norton, as she travels across the country […]

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "5 Critical Tools" starting at 6 p.m. Nov. 2. 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 Cascade Park Kiwanis will meet at Round Table Pizza, located at 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 2. This meeting will welcome Barb Seaman and Melanie Wilson from the East County Citizen's Alliance to explore ways to help youth in local communities. Visitors are welcome!

Will Campbell presents the story of his great-grandfather, newspaperman Herbert J. Campbell, at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Learn about the man that started the Campbell news legacy when he purchased The Columbian in 1921. Find out how The Columbian has changed and grown with Vancouver […]

Entomologist Linda Gilkeson, author of "Backyard Bounty: The Complete Guide to year-Round Organic Gardening in the Pacific Northwest" will offer a free Zoom presentation from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 2 about how extreme weather affects plants, how to design resilient food and ornamental gardens and help plants survive extreme weather. Attendees will learn about […]

Hockinson Theatre Company presents “Bad Auditions by Bad Actors," Nov. 2-4 at Hockinson High School, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Carol Danes, finally taking the reins as director, must save her community theatre from collapse by staging a production of Romeo and Juliet. Unfortunately, the people auditioning for the lead roles are bad -- […]

Ridgefield High School Theatre presents Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," (aka "What You Will") with six performances at 2630 S. Hillhurst Rd., Ridgefield. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, 28, Nov. 3 and Nov. 4. Matinee performances will be offered at 2 p.m. Oct. 28 and Nov. 4. The play is a comedy centered on a case […]

Columbia Play Project offers weekly indoor exploratory play from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays and Fridays at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Activities include Science Touch and Explore, Construction, Art, Music and a Little Learners area. All ages are welcome.

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.

Kindred Homestead Supply is hosting at Artwork Swap from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at 606 Main St., Vancouver. Bring finished pieces of artwork to Kindred any time from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on First Friday, Nov. 3 to trade with other artists. Bring paintings, prints, poems, ceramic, collages or any complete […]

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 French Door's annual Holiday Open House is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 3 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at this home decor and vintage boutique, located inside the historic Academy building at 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Suite 115, Vancouver. Attendees can delve into a trove of new and vintage treasures […]

The Fort Vancouver Lions Club meets on the first and third Friday of each month at Golden Corral, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Guests should arrive at 11:30 a.m. to get food and find a table. The meeting is from noon to 1 p.m. The club meets to discuss upcoming service projects and plan […]

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 […]

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 Battle Ground Community Center will host an artisans' market from 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 3 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4. The market features 45 vendors selling handmade goods. Admission is free for shoppers.  Vendors will be staged throughout the community center and outside on the covered patio. The Battle […]

An informational event about The Borgen Project and volunteer opportunities will be held at the Cascade Park Community Library from 2:30 to 3 p.m. Nov. 3. There will be a brief presentation followed by a Q&A session. Light refreshments will be provided.

Clark County Open Studios Preview Exhibit and 10th Anniversary Celebration is 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. The exhibit will showcase one work of art from all 50 artists and give tour-goers the opportunity to pick up a guide and choose the studios they want to […]

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 5 to 8 p.m. every first Friday of the month while exploring our community’s history during #CCHMuseum AfterHours. Visit cchmuseum.org/programs-events/firstfridays/  for detailed information on each […]

The community is invited to attend Clark College's annual Educating for the Seventh Generation POWWOW from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Gaiser Student Center on Clark College's main campus. This event is free and everyone is welcome. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the grand entry is 6 p.m. Colors retire at […]

Art on the Boulevard, a fine art gallery in the Vancouver Marketplace at 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, presents “Home is Where the Heart Is,” the new solo show from Romona Youngquist. The show opens on Nov. 3 and shows through Dec. 30, featuring new oil paintings by Youngquist inspired by the landscape that surrounds […]

Kit Garoutte and Ted Swenson will provide music for Attic Gallery's First Friday show from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 3. Garoutte will play from 5 to 6 p.m. and Swenson will join from 6 to 8 p.m. The musical fare includes instrumental and vocal arrangements of jazz and classics from popular genres.

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 […]

Elliot Ross will offer a live jazz guitar performance from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 3 at El Gaucho, 510 Waterfront Way, Vancouver. Ross studied guitar in Chicago at DePaul University with Bob Palmieri and Bobby Broom. His studies with composer George Flynn were influential on his original music. Ross’s most recent work is a […]

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 Columbia Mothers of Twins Club will hold their annual Holiday Auction at St. John Lutheran Church, located at 11005 N.E. Highway 99, starting at 7 p.m. Nov. 3, 2023 Preview beings at 6:30 p.m., auction begins at 7 p.m. For more information, contact 360-573-3318.  

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 […]

Camas Music Boosters Teacher Talent Showcase is 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Joyce Garver Theater in Camas. Expect memorable performances from Camas schools’ music faculty, along with other faculty and students. Admission is free but donations are appreciated to support music opportunities for Camas students.

Hockinson Theatre Company presents “Bad Auditions by Bad Actors," Nov. 2-4 at Hockinson High School, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Carol Danes, finally taking the reins as director, must save her community theatre from collapse by staging a production of Romeo and Juliet. Unfortunately, the people auditioning for the lead roles are bad -- […]

Love Street Playhouse presents "Seeking Mister Hyde," showing Nov. 3-19 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. It’s 1885, and author Robert Louis Stevenson’s health is failing and his finances are in shambles. Desperate, he accepts an offer from his publisher to pen a ghost story in 11 days. As Stevenson writes about a Scottish criminal who […]

The Northwest's Largest Garage Sale and Vintage Sale will be at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 4. General admission is $7. Early bird admission at 7 a.m. is $20. Kids under 12 are always free. The vintage fair features 600 […]

Walks start at 8 a.m. at the Carty Unit of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in Ridgefield. These last two to three hours but participants are welcome to join for as long or as short a time as suits them. Walks are free with $3 refuge admission fee. To register for the walks, email ridgefieldvolunteer@fws.gov. Walks […]

IDEAfest 2023 is Vancouver's one-day gathering of innovators, thinkers, creatives and makers from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in the Community Room at Groove Nation Performing Arts, 3000 Columbia House Blvd., Vancouver. The theme for the festival's inaugural year is "Change… It’s Up to US!" Attendees will hear from local changemakers share stories […]

Watershed Alliance of SW Washington will host a tree planting event to kick of Make a Difference Month. The event will take place at Horn's Corner, located at 4300 South Settler Dr. in Ridgefield from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 4. Attendees are asked to please wear long pants, rainboots, waterproof shoes, and dress for […]

The General Federation of Women's Clubs in Battle Ground is hosting a holiday artisans' market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 in the Battle Ground High School Gymnasium, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Proceeds will benefit community service projects. To learn more, visit gfwc-battlegroundwa.org.

The Battle Ground Community Center will host an artisans' market from 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 3 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4. The market features 45 vendors selling handmade goods. Admission is free for shoppers.  Vendors will be staged throughout the community center and outside on the covered patio. The Battle […]

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 Battle Ground location, 1910 West Main St. Suite 104 in Battle Ground, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4. 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.

The City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center will host a cleanup event for its Backyard Habitat Certified gardens from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 4. Volunteer activities may include weeding, mulching, trimming and raking pathways. All necessary tools will be provided. Attendees are asked to please bring their own garden gloves if they have […]

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 Clark County Open Studios tour will celebrate its 10th year on Nov. 4 and 5. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, 50 Clark County artists will open their studios to the public. This free, self-guided juried art tour invites art enthusiasts, families, and curious visitors to step into the working studios of […]

The Elks Hoop Shoot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 4 is a basketball free-throw contest for all children ages 8 to 13. It's as easy as shooting and making a free throw. The event, at Vancouver Elks Lodge #823, is open to multiple age groups. The best free-throwers in each category will progress […]

HOPE Dementia Support is offering two showings of the award-winning documentary, "Wine, Women and Dementia," a poignant look into the human side of dementia, at 6 p.m. Nov. 2 and 10 a.m. Nov. 4 at the Kiggins Theatre. This film follows former dementia family caregiver and filmmaker, Kitty Norton, as she travels across the country […]

Columbia Play Project is hosting "Bricktastic! 2023," a brick-building extravaganza with a showcase from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 4 at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Admission is free. All ages are welcome to submit an entry in one of several categories. Ribbons will be awarded for the first, second […]

The French Door's annual Holiday Open House is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 3 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at this home decor and vintage boutique, located inside the historic Academy building at 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Suite 115, Vancouver. Attendees can delve into a trove of new and vintage treasures […]

Kindred Homestead Supply, 606 Main St. Vancouver, is partnering with Eryngium Papeterie paper ephemera shop, 1006 Main St., Vancouver, to offer a free collage group workshop from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 4 at Kindred. Attendees should bring their own supplies to work on collage projects while chatting with other crafty folk. Trading and sharing […]

Single Seniors will be attending Happy Hour at Jake's Bar and Grill, 4602 N.E. St. Johns Rd. starting at 1 p.m. Nov. 4. For more information call 360-892-8944.

Bettyrose's Chocolate and Coffee, 1304 Main St., Vancouver, celebrates the release of the second edition of "In Pursuit of Purity: The Paris Chocolate Files" with a launch party from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 4. Customers can sample chocolates, sip coffee, purchase a copy of the book and meet the author. A gift will be […]

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 Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will host its 78th annual chrysanthemum show, “Falling for Mums,” from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Nov 4 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov 5 at Hudson’s Bay High School, 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Enter off Reserve Street. Admission is free. See prize-winning exhibition-size mums, floral arrangements, bonsai style […]

Ridgefield High School Theatre presents Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," (aka "What You Will") with six performances at 2630 S. Hillhurst Rd., Ridgefield. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, 28, Nov. 3 and Nov. 4. Matinee performances will be offered at 2 p.m. Oct. 28 and Nov. 4. The play is a comedy centered on a case […]

Hockinson Theatre Company presents “Bad Auditions by Bad Actors," Nov. 2-4 at Hockinson High School, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Carol Danes, finally taking the reins as director, must save her community theatre from collapse by staging a production of Romeo and Juliet. Unfortunately, the people auditioning for the lead roles are bad -- […]

Hops and Harvest is a fusion of craft beer and cuisine hosted by Great Notion Brewery and Skamania Lodge at 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Chef Zac Janssen will pair a curated menu with Great Notion’s certified cicerone Tom Hayden. The menu includes a Pacific seafood plate […]

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 […]

All Saints Episcopal Church, 2206 N.W. 99th St., Vancouver, invites the community to an evening of music, food and a silent auction at 6 p.m. Nov. 4. Entertainment includes a performance by Grammy-nominated concert jazz pianist and composer Jasnam Daya Singh, as well as the Satori Men's Chorus and the All Saints Brass Ensemble. Doors […]

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 […]

JustServe will host “Come Serve with Me” open house from 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 4, 2023, at 9729 N.E. 50th Ave., Vancouver. This community open house will have representatives from dozens of local non-profit organizations, ready to answer questions and help prospective volunteers find opportunities that are just right for them. This is a […]

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's next concert is 7 p.m. Nov. 4 and 3 p.m. Nov. 5 with guest conductor Sarah Ioannides and award-winning violinist Philippe Quint performing the theme from "The Red Violin." The program at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St. in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver, also includes Ottorino Respighi’s timeless […]

Hockinson Theatre Company presents “Bad Auditions by Bad Actors," Nov. 2-4 at Hockinson High School, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Carol Danes, finally taking the reins as director, must save her community theatre from collapse by staging a production of Romeo and Juliet. Unfortunately, the people auditioning for the lead roles are bad -- […]

Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, presents "Love Is the Answer," 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4, showcasing the musical genius of John Lennon from his post-Beatles years. Drew Harrison and the Plastic Fauxno Band perform "Whatever Gets You Through the Night," "Working Class Hero," "Beautiful Boy," "Nobody Told Me," "Give […]

Love Street Playhouse presents "Seeking Mister Hyde," showing Nov. 3-19 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. It’s 1885, and author Robert Louis Stevenson’s health is failing and his finances are in shambles. Desperate, he accepts an offer from his publisher to pen a ghost story in 11 days. As Stevenson writes about a Scottish criminal who […]

Ridgefield High School Theatre presents Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," (aka "What You Will") with six performances at 2630 S. Hillhurst Rd., Ridgefield. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, 28, Nov. 3 and Nov. 4. Matinee performances will be offered at 2 p.m. Oct. 28 and Nov. 4. The play is a comedy centered on a case […]