First Evangelical Church’s drama ministry is performing an original one-act, one-hour play based on the life of Jesus and the blind beggar Bartimaeus. Performances are 9 and 11 a.m. March 24 at 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road. Childcare will be provided for ages 5 and under during the 11 a.m. show.

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.

First Evangelical Church’s drama ministry is performing an original one-act, one-hour play based on the life of Jesus and the blind beggar Bartimaeus. Performances are 9 and 11 a.m. March 24 at 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road. Childcare will be provided for ages 5 and under during the 11 a.m. show.

River City Church, 2400 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, will host a family-friendly Poetry Slam at 11 a.m. March 24. Guests are invited to share their own work or read a favorite poem. Listeners are also welcome to enjoy fresh coffee and give "snaps" to their favorites at the mic.  

Most Everything Vintage is hosting a Curated Closet Upscale Resale Pop-up Sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 24 at The Valiant Ballroom, 109 W. Ninth St., Vancouver. If you love modern, elegant, ladies clothing and accessories, this event is for you! Some designer label clothes will be included in the sale. All items […]

The North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, is hosting a quilt show, "Our Journeys Through the Years," featuring quilts made by the quilting group Crazy Old Gals. The group will have over 80 quilts on display and will share new techniques they've learned while working on textiles. The group also sews for […]

Furry Friends is hosting a spring online auction fundraiser from noon March 20 to 8 p.m. March 24. Preview the items now at event.auctria.com/18ab6ef5-1a5e-4424-a88c-c38983089ae3/. Auction items include art, gift baskets, pet and personal items and handmade gifts. Donations of items to be auctioned are still being accepted. Get details at information@furryfriendswa.org. The funds from this […]

Artist Nathun Finkhouse will teach a "Paint a Spring Landscape" workshop from noon to 2 p.m. March 24 at Vancouver Art Space, on the second floor inside Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver. Finkhouse will offer guided instruction on how to create a springtime field of flowers landscape in acrylic. All materials […]

The Bond Studio and Gallery is offering an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. March 17, 23, 24 and 30 at 6524 N.E. 10th Ave. in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Visitors are invited to stroll through the gallery and enjoy paintings by Vancouver-based artists Blue Bond and Ron Bond. Enjoy free refreshments […]

The magic of Ezra Jack Keats’ children’s book will come to life on the stage of the Newmark Theatre. "The Snowy Day" follows young Peter as he explores his neighborhood on a snowy day. With music by Joel Thompson and libretto by Andrea Davis Pinkney, the west coast premiere of this new opera is a […]

Reprise Choir Sings presents “The Voice of Washington,” a series of concerts celebrating music by Washington composers and performers. Performances are 7 p.m. March 20 at Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas; 7 p.m. March 23 and 3 p.m. March 24 at Vancouver First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. The […]

Vancouver Art Space, located inside Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, is offering a Paint Your Pet Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. March 24. The $80 cost includes transfer, canvas, paint and instruction. Ten percent of proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. After registration, email […]

Baby Nest Birth Services hosts "Babies and Brews," a monthly happy hour for parents at Clark County breweries. The meet-up will be held at a different, kid-friendly craft brewery each month. Parents are invited to socialize and bring their kids. The next gathering is 4 to 5:30 p.m. March 24 at Taps Beer Reserve, 201 […]

The Rogue Apostles Radio Show presents Vancouver's Funniest Comedians, a five-round competition from 4 to 7 p.m. Sundays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at UnderBar, 1701 1/2 Broadway St., Vancouver. There is no cover charge for this event, hosted by Dennis Cruise and Savannah O. Bennington. Cash prizes range from $25 to $300 […]

Artist Elida Field will lead a paint night for beginners from 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 24 at Pepper Bridge Winery/Amavi Cellars, 677 W. Columbia Way, Vancouver. Students will be guided through a step-by-step process of painting an abstract Northwest landscape. Each student will go home with a finished 11-by-14-inch painting. The cost is $85 […]

Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]

Camas Public Library offers free tax help provided by AARP volunteers until April 15. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays or 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays. The AARP Tax-Aide program, administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS, provides free income tax assistance to all eligible taxpayers, regardless […]

Take photographs with the Easter Bunny at Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver, every day through March 30. Book photo sessions at whereisbunny.com/mall/0803 or walk in. Photo packages […]

Open Topics is a weekly online meet-up where members can share experiences, interests, ideas, knowledge and expertise. Anyone can join. Meeting formats vary from week to week. Possible formats include a prepared presentation followed by a question-and-answer session; an interview with an experienced individual in a specific field; a roundtable discussion with three or four […]

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.

The Camas Public Library will host the Close Knit knitting group on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Meet new crafty friends for knitting, crocheting, and other fiber arts. Create and converse together. Attendees are asked to please bring your own supplies. This is an Adults Only program. Registration is not required. For more information visit CamasPL.org/closeknit.

Metropolitan Performing Arts will host the Buzzy Bees Art Show from March 15-30 in the theater lobby at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The featured works are part of the Give Grief a Voice project, launched in 2019, which uses storytelling and artwork as tools for processing the grief of losing a young child. […]

Stack7Strategies will hosts an online workshop, "Boost Your Business with Google: Google Business Profile," from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26. Participants will learn how to create a compelling business profile, manage customer reviews and improve online visibility. Tickets are $10 at eventbrite.com/e/boost-your-business-wgoogle-series-setup-your-google-business-profile-tickets-860138426187.

Single Seniors will meet for lunch at McGrath's Fish House, 12501 S.E. 2nd Cir., starting at 2 p.m. March 26. For more information call 360-892-8944.

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington’s annual free "Food and Film" documentary series is the fourth Tuesday of the month Jan. 23 through June 24 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St, Vancouver. Free pizza is donated by Piehole Pizzeria. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., […]

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington’s annual free “Food and Film” documentary series is the fourth Tuesday of the month Jan. 23 through June 24 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St, Vancouver. Free pizza is donated by Piehole Pizzeria. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., […]

Vancouver Wildlife League's monthly meeting is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 26 at American Legion Post 14, 4607 N.E. St. James Road, Vancouver. The league will discuss its upcoming dinner. Kevin Young from the Merwin Fish Hatchery will share details about the Merwin Day of Fishing for Kids with Disabilities, 9 a.m. to 1 […]

Calling all culinary enthusiasts! Do you like exploring and trying new recipes? Then this is the group for you! Come to the Camas Public Library for "Cook the Book," 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month Every month we will focus on a different type of recipe (e.g. appetizers, soups, cookies, […]

HOPE Dementia Support will host a webinar on caregiver burnout via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 26. Melissa Morrison, PHSW Advanced Care Planning Coordinator, will discuss caregiver burnout: Recognize the progression from “caregiver stress” to “caregiver strain” to “caregiver burnout” and how to recognize each in themselves. Understand ways to identify and advocate […]

Northwest Personal Training will host a Healthy Foot and Ankle Care Workshop from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. March 26. Lead by physical therapist Trent Corey, this workshops will lead attendees through various stretches and exercise to promote stronger joints and reduce pain. The event is free to attend, but attendees are asked to RSVP prior […]

TOPS WA #1056 is a weight loss support group. Meetings are every Wednesday at the Church of the Nazarene, 16807 NE Fourth Plain Rd., from 8:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The program is design to help with weight loss and support attendees on their individual weight loss journeys.

Clark County Council Chair Gary Medvigy will present the 2024 State of the County address in a video to be released on March 27. The video will be available beginning at 9 a.m. on the county’s website at www.clark.wa.gov. Clark Vancouver TV will begin airing the video later that day at 7 p.m. on channel […]

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Women's Support Group online via Zoom from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

New Beginnings is a monthly grief support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to dementia. Meetings will be held on every fourth Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Bridgeview Resource Center 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver WA 98661 Please call HOPE Dementia Support 360-513-5754 to register.

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.  

Loving Them Forward monthly caregiver meeting is 3:30 p.m. March 27 in the second-floor President's Room at the Inn at University Village, 2735 N.E. 134th St, Vancouver. The guest speaker is Elise Shih of the Caregivers Union SEIU 775. The meeting is free and open to the public. Guests can meet other caregivers and get […]

The belly dance troupe Guzel Kadin is hosting its annual St. Patty's Day Belly Dance Flash Mob Dance at 5:30 p.m. March 17 in downtown Vancouver. This is an all-ages show with no dance experience needed and everyone is welcome to join. Dancers will meet at 5 p.m. in the US Bank parking lot, 1607 […]

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Men's Support Group online via Zoom from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

The Small Acreage Program offers "Utilizing Cover Crops to Build Healthy Soils," a demonstration workshop from 5:30t o 7:30 p.m. March 27  at the 78th St. Heritage Farm at the corner of Northeast 78th Street and Northeast 19th Court, Hazel Dell. Participants will learn about cover crops from Samantha Frundle, working lands program manager of […]

The Parks and Lands division of Clark County Public Works is updating the master plan for Hazel Dell Community Park. Residents are invited to an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. March 27 to learn more. At the open house, staff will share the draft concept during a presentation from 6:30 to 7 p.m. […]

The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts Poetry Street PNW Open Mic from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Attendees are invited to read their own original poetry out loud, or share poems by a favorite poet -- or just come to listen. All ages are welcome. […]

All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in a virtual public meeting of the Community Benefits Advisory Group from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 28. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting, and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The […]

In honor of Women's History Month, the Camas Public Library will host a traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine, "Confronting Violence: Improving Women’s Lives," on display through April 20. The exhibit, curated by historian and educator Catherine Jacquet, tells the story of nurses working to reform the medical profession that failed to acknowledge […]

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 be eating out at Red Robin, 8311 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, starting at noon March 28. For more information call 360-892-8944.

Single Seniors will meet for a game day playing bunco at Firstenburg Community Center, located at 700 N.E.  136th Ave., from 1 to 3:30. Attendees must pay $2 at the front desk before going down to the end of the hallway to the meeting room to play. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Family Support Group at Bridgebiew Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. every fourth Thursday of the month. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Connection Support Group online via Zoom from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Thursday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, will offer a Seder meal at 5 p.m. March 28 followed by a Maundy Thursday service. Call the church at 360-693-3531 to RSVP for the meal.

The Camas Public Library's Silent Book Club is for people who like to read quietly. The club has no assigned reading -- it's just an hour of silent reading followed by optional socializing. Attendees can bring their own books or borrow a library book. Light beverages and snacks will be provided or guests can bring […]

Historian, photographer and retired army major Jeff Davis will lead a military history talk, "Historic Photographers of Vancouver Barracks," at 6:30 p.m. March 28 at General Oliver Otis Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. From the earliest days of the barracks, government-sponsored pictures and engravings were created, documenting the history of the installation. In addition […]

The Port of Vancouver hosts a free lecture series at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 7, March 28 and April 24. Pizza, popcorn, and other concessions will be available for purchase, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A percentage of food sales will benefit the Fort Vancouver Seafarers […]

The Clark County Assessor’s office property tax exemption specialists will be available to answer questions and enroll property owners in the county’s property tax relief program at an upcoming Ridgefield City Council meeting. Representatives will present information about the program at a Ridgefield City Council meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 28. The meeting […]

Metropolitan Performing Arts will host the Buzzy Bees Art Show from March 15-30 in the theater lobby at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The featured works are part of the Give Grief a Voice project, launched in 2019, which uses storytelling and artwork as tools for processing the grief of losing a young child. […]

In celebration of Hampton Auto Glass' 35 years in Clark County, the business is offering free doughnuts starting at 8 a.m. March 29 and lasting until all the doughnuts are gone. One donut will be given to each person in a vehicle. Guests will also see Hampie the Dancing Donut.

Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Ste. 101, Vancouver (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays); and Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St. Vancouver […]

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 […]

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Creative Writing for Wellness group virtually via Zoom from noon to 1:30 p.m. every Friday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

Take photographs with the Easter Bunny at Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver, every day through March 30. Book photo sessions at whereisbunny.com/mall/0803 or walk in. Photo packages […]

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host an Art Group at the NAMI office, 2500 Main Street Suite 120, from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

Single Seniors will meet for food and cards at Veterans of Foreign Wars, 400 North Andresen Rd., from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Camas Public Library offers free tax help provided by AARP volunteers until April 15. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays or 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays. The AARP Tax-Aide program, administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS, provides free income tax assistance to all eligible taxpayers, regardless […]

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents the Tony Award-winning "Next to Normal," which follows a suburban family grappling with their mother’s mental health crisis. Showtimes are March 15-30, with performances at 7 p.m. Fridays, 6 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Family Day is March 17 and Pride Night is […]

Enjoy food, drinks, river views and live music from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday at the AC Lounge, located in the AC Hotel by Marriott at 333 W. Columbia Way on the Vancouver waterfront. The duo River Twain plays "Dustbowl Soul," American roots and folk music with a 1960s twist.

Columbia Dance Center is hosting Scottish Country Dance classes every Friday through June 14 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway St., Vancouver. Beginners are welcome and no partner or special clothing are required. The cost is $8 at the door or free for the first class. For more information, contact […]

The community is invited to an Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon March 30 at Shangri-La Farm in Fern Prairie. Visitors must park at Grove Field Airport, 632 […]

iQ Credit Union and local businesses will host a free Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon March 30 in Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Road, Ridgefield. Kids up […]

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 open year-round at the intersection of Eighth Street and Esther Street in downtown Vancouver, next to Esther Short Park. Cold-season hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays from now through March 30. Find local farm produce and products, artisan wares, bread and baked goods, pet treats, flowers, plants […]

Woodland Moose Lodge No. 2394 is hosting an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. March 30 at Horseshoe Lake Park, 700 Goerig St., Woodland. Egg hunts will be offered for children in four age groups: 2 and under; 3-5; 6-8; and 9-11. Three prize baskets will be awarded per age group. For more information, contact […]

Salmon Creek Lions Club is sponsoring a free paper shredding event from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 30 at Umpqua Bank, 8015 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. Donations benefit the Wonderful Onesies Project, a local program that provides customized clothing for babies receiving cancer treatments. Food donations will also be accepted for Clark County Food […]

The Vancouver Elks Lodge No. 823, 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, is hosting its annual Easter festivities at 10:30 March 30. The egg hunt, which begins promptly at noon, will be divided into four age groups: up to 2; 3-5; 6-8; and 9-11. All age groups should be ready at noon. A family photo station […]

Sierra Savage Real Estate and Ariel Fulkerson will host an Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. on March 30 at Sorenson Park, 10909 N.W. 26th Ave. in the Felida area of Vancouver. Children should bring their own baskets for eggs. The event features five egg hunts, divided by age: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 8-10 and 10 […]

Get To-Gather Farm is hosting Easter egg hunts at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. March 30 on the farm grounds at 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal. The egg hunt will be divided into two areas: one for little kids and one for bigger kids. Vendors will be on site offering food samples and the farm […]

Special Celebrations, Parent to Parent of Clark County and Peace NW are hosting a sensory-sensitive Easter Egg hunt at 11 a.m. March 30 at Eastpark Church, 15815 N.E. 18th St., Vancouver. The egg hunt starts promptly at 11:30 a.m. Eggs will be hidden at various heights. Kids with allergies can exchange candy for other prizes. […]

Jam Session is offering an intermediate music workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through May 4. The group-format course is designed for aspiring musicians, beginning to intermediate ability level, who want an outlet to raise their performance comfort levels and improvisational skills. Learn more at facebook.com/JamSessionClass/. Get complete details and register ($125) […]

Single Seniors will host an Easter egg hunt and potluck on March 30. Attendance is limited to 8 people. For more information or to RSVP call 360-892-8944.

The Bond Studio and Gallery is offering an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. March 17, 23, 24 and 30 at 6524 N.E. 10th Ave. in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Visitors are invited to stroll through the gallery and enjoy paintings by Vancouver-based artists Blue Bond and Ron Bond. Enjoy free refreshments […]

Bill Quatier will lead "Journaling for the Reluctant," a free workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 30 at Heathen Brewing Feral Public House's Banquet Room, 1109 Washington St., Vancouver. Quartier will cover how to get started as well as the "whats, hows and whys" of journaling. Attendees should bring something to write on and […]

At 4 p.m. March 30, the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, will host a screening of “Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts” by local documentarian, Dru Holley. The film examines the contradictory roles played by Buffalo Soldiers in U.S. history, and how they fought on two sets of front lines: military conflicts […]

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 […]

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents the Tony Award-winning "Next to Normal," which follows a suburban family grappling with their mother’s mental health crisis. Showtimes are March 15-30, with performances at 7 p.m. Fridays, 6 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Family Day is March 17 and Pride Night is […]

See "Pigs on the Wing: A Pink Floyd Retrospective," 8 p.m. March 30 at Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview. Tickets are $32 to $43 at columbiatheatre.com. Hear select songs from classic albums, including hits and deep cuts.