Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26-28, invites art lovers to come inside 45 artist studios to experience art as work, craft, process and inspiration. Tour-takers will see art in many mediums -- from painting to ceramics, jewelry to textiles, woodworking to photography, glass to metalsmithing. This is a free, […]

Columbia Play Project is hosting a craft day at 10 a.m. April 28 at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, near the playground. Participants will make a springtime planter with a rubber boot and paper flowers. All materials provided for free and the craft is appropriate for all ages. The event ends at 2 p.m. […]

St. George's Day Commemorative Spring Encampment in Chehalis is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28 at Veterans Memorial Museum, 100 Southwest Veterans Way, Chehalis. Learn more about life in the Revolutionary War era. Learn how a cannon is fired, watch infantry regiments drill and fire muskets, […]

The Home & Garden Idea Fair is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 27 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28 at the Clark County Event Center, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, featuring 200 exhibitors specializing in home and garden improvement, as well as several nurseries. The Energy Efficient Alternative Ways of Living area […]

The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is hosting a spring open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 and 28 at 3505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. The event offers previews of the club's layout for its holiday open house in November and December. VIP tours start at 8:30 a.m. both days. Onsite parking […]

NatureScaping of S.W. Washington Wildlife Botanical Gardens will host a Bare Root Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials Sale west of the CASEE Center, 11000 N.E. 149th St. in Brush Prairie, open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28. CASEE Center students will be selling native shrubs and trees, garden delights, herbs, and […]

Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from April 20 to May 12 at 115 S. Pekin Rd., Woodland. The gardens are a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. The grounds, a national historic site, contain an 1800s house with […]

Battle Ground School District and NatureScaping of Southwest Washington will hold a joint plant sale on April 27 and 28 at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Hours are 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 27 for NatureScaping members by appointment only; register at naturescaping.org. The sale […]

Love in the City Christian Singles & Couples Conference is April 26-28 at Unity Family Church, 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver. The conference, the first of its kind in the area, features speakers offering insights on building relationships; workshops covering life skills; networking sessions; and social activities. The schedule is as follows: Mixer and open […]

First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main Street, Vancouver, invites the community to a free pipe organ concert from 2 to 3:15 p.m. April 28 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the installation of its pipe organ. Accomplished international concert organist Douglas Cleveland will perform classical and contemporary selections. Doors open at 1 p.m. Guests are encouraged […]

Love Street Playhouse presents Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys," showing April 26 to May 19 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. The play follows Al and Willie, former top-billed Vaudevillians who are now estranged. When CBS invites them to host a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings them back together, along with memories, miseries […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Washougal area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Washougal Citizen Center, located at 1681 C St., from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is an evidence-based […]

Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from April 20 to May 12 at 115 S. Pekin Rd., Woodland. The gardens are a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. The grounds, a national historic site, contain an 1800s house with […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Camas area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Lacamas Lake Lodge, located at 227 N.E. Lake Road in Camas, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is […]

The Clark College Columbia Writers Series welcomes writer, editor and teacher Andrew Leland with a presentation 11 a.m. April 29 in the Penguin Union Building room 258 A-B on Clark College's main campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. The event is free and open to the public. Directions and maps are available online. Leland’s debut […]

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

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.

The Camas Public Library hosts the Close Knit knitting group on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Create and converse with new crafty friends while knitting, crocheting or working on other fiber arts projects. Attendees are asked to please bring their own supplies. This program is only for adults. Registration is not required. For more information, visit CamasPL.org/closeknit.

Vancouver schools are offering fundraising plant sales in April and May featuring hanging baskets, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, native plants and herbs. Proceeds support student clubs and classes. The plant sale at Hudson's Bay High School is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 30-May 3 at 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Payment is accepted by cash […]

The Tri-Mountain Ladies' Golf Club plays two days a week from April through October at the Tri-Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield. Games are 9 or 18 holes at 9 a.m. Tuesdays or at 2:30 or 4:45 p.m. Thursdays. (Thursday afternoon tee times are adjusted according to daylight hours.) The club also hosts weekend tournaments and […]

Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from April 20 to May 12 at 115 S. Pekin Rd., Woodland. The gardens are a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. The grounds, a national historic site, contain an 1800s house with […]

Single Seniors will host a game day playing Dominoes from 1 to 3 p.m. April 30. Attendance is limited to 10 people. For more information or to RSVP call 360-892-8944.

The Vancouver Wildlife League will host its regular business meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 20 at American Legion Post 14, 4607 N.E. St. James Road, Vancouver. Robert and Jen Day of Anglers West will demonstrate new fishing equipment. These meetings are open to the public, family and friends.

HOPE Dementia Support will host a webinar on the challenges of downsizing via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 30. Melanie Goff, of the Goff Team of Keller Williams, will review important aspects of downsizing, including the pitfalls and challenges that can occur when you are also caring for a loved one who is […]

Vancouver schools are offering fundraising plant sales in April and May featuring hanging baskets, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, native plants and herbs. Proceeds support student clubs and classes. The plant sale at Hudson's Bay High School is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 30-May 3 at 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Payment is accepted by cash […]

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.

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Washougal area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Washougal Citizen Center, located at 1681 C St., from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is an evidence-based […]

Clark County’s Green Business program invites the business community to learn about reusing and safely refilling consumer-owned food and beverage containers at a free educational event from 8:30 to 10 a.m. May 1 at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite 101, Vancouver. Attendees will hear presentations by Bold Reuse and Okapi Reusables, […]

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.

The Clack County Composter Recycler program is offering free, hands-on instruction about composting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 1 at the compost demonstration site at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Learn more and register at clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/current-offerings/861-casee-work-party-31.

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will offer a Family Caregiver Support Group from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every first and third Wednesday of each month virtually via Zoom. To register, please call 360-694-8144 or email ClarkADRC@dshs.wa.gov

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]

Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from April 20 to May 12 at 115 S. Pekin Rd., Woodland. The gardens are a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. The grounds, a national historic site, contain an 1800s house with […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Camas area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Lacamas Lake Lodge, located at 227 N.E. Lake Road in Camas, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is […]

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 offers a Virtual Speaker Series featuring talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. May’s speakers are Douglas Brunt at 12 p.m. May 1, Nina Simon at 4 p.m. May 8 and Rebecca F. Kuang at 4 p.m. May 21. Learn more at libraryc.org.

The Camas Public Library's Killer Reads Book Club is a mystery, thriller, and true crime book club for adults that meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. After you register, pick up your copy of the book at the library's service desk. To register, call the library at 360-834-4692 […]

Pepper Bridge Winery and Amavi Cellars host a Wine Wednesday Block Party from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at 677 Columbia Way, Vancouver. Admission is free. For details, call 360-726-6119.

The Camas Public Library offers a creative writing club for teens in grades 6 through 12 from 5 to 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. Dear Reader is a welcoming, non-judgmental and open space to work on creative writing projects. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/DearReader.

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.

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 […]

Joe Morgan of Chef Joe Cooks is offering a "Flavors of Asia" cooking class at 6 p.m. May 1 at Chuck's Fresh Market in Salmon Creek, 2302 N.E. 117th St., Vancouver. Students will learn to cook pineapple bacon fried rice, creamy shrimp curry with coconut milk, seared tuna with soy and red chiles and chicken […]

Take a Well and Septic System Maintenance and Septic Self-Inspection Certification Class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 1 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, N.E. 78th St. and N.E. 19th Court, Hazel Dell. The cost is $17.85 per household. Register at and find more details visit ws050124.eventbrite.com or email terry.koper@wsu.edu. The workshop is taught […]

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "Estate Tax Planning" starting at 6 p.m. May 1. 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 Clack County Composter Recycler program is offering a free recycling class from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 1 at Waste Connections of Washington, 12115 N.E. 99th St., Suite 1830. Students will learn how to be expert recyclers and understand why only certain items can go into the blue recycle cart and glass bin. This […]

Inspire Washington presents Cultural Futures 2024, Washington’s annual post-State Legislative Session tour to find out more about new funding and policy opportunities for cultural businesses and supporters. This free workshop at 6:30 p.m. May 1 at the Clark County Historical Museum will present an overview of Washington's Cultural Access Program and next steps for Clark […]

Vancouver schools are offering fundraising plant sales in April and May featuring hanging baskets, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, native plants and herbs. Proceeds support student clubs and classes. The plant sale at Hudson's Bay High School is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 30-May 3 at 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Payment is accepted by cash […]

Workforce Southwest Washington is sponsoring a workshop series to help companies create a recruitment and retention action plan for their organization. Sessions are 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on April 11, 18, 25 and May 2 at Workforce Southwest Washington, 805 Broadway St., Suite 412, Vancouver. Companies will learn to reach a larger pool of […]

Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from April 20 to May 12 at 115 S. Pekin Rd., Woodland. The gardens are a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. The grounds, a national historic site, contain an 1800s house with […]

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 meeting is 12:30 to 2:30 May 2 at the North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. The meeting includes State Board planning and member memorials. The group meets on the first Thursday of most months. Attendees should bring their own lunch for social time […]

Single Seniors will host their monthly potluck meeting at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd, starting at 1 p.m. May 2. This meeting will also include group elections. Must be present to vote. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Family Support Group online via Zoom from 3 to 4:30 p.m. every first, second and third 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.

The Cascade Park Kiwanis will hold a meeting at Round Table Pizza, located at 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd., starting at 6 p.m. May 2. This meeting will include oral presentations from the club's Buz Olsen Scholarship applicants, as well as officer elections for the 2024-2025 session. Attendees are welcome to order food, but to […]

Join The Columbian on May 2 at The Kiggins Theatre in downtown Vancouver for the Pacific Northwest premiere of "Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink." The screening will include a conversation with Oscar nominated filmmaker Rick Goldsmith.

Take a free guided tour of the 78th Street Heritage Farm from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 2 at 1919 NE 78th St. in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Stroll the property with a knowledgeable docent and learn about the property's history and its role in horticulture education, agricultural research, food security and community […]

Artist and photographer Lara Blair hosts Creative Connection for Teens for teens ages 13-18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at 411 Art Collective, 411 Dallas St., Camas. Each session features a creative activity in a supportive environment with the aim of inspiring teens' creativity and fostering social connections. […]

The Clark County Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate its 60th anniversary with a "Our History, Our Museum: 60 Years of the Clark County Historical Museum," at 7 p.m. May 2. The presentation will explore the history of the museum, from humble beginnings to a leading cultural institution in Washington State. Attendees will learn […]

The May meeting of the Fort Vancouver Rose Society will feature a silent auction, an ice cream social and pruning tool sharpening. The auction is a fundraiser for the society's annual rose show on June 29. The ice cream social begins promptly at 7 p.m. May 2 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth […]

Vancouver Art Space, located on the second floor of the Vancouver Mall at 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283 Vancouver, is offering a four-week Introduction to Oils class, with Vancouver Art Space owner and artist Barbara Sheehan. Class will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays from May 2 to May 23. Students will […]

The Columbia Mothers of Twins Club will host its monthly meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. May 2 at St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 N.E. Highway 99 in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Learn more at facebook.com/MothersofTwinsClarkCountyWA/.

The Cedar Creek Grist Mill, one of the only remaining water-powered grist mills in the United States, is hosting Strawberry Shortcake Day from 1 to 4 p.m. June 29 at 43907 N.E. Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Enjoy whole wheat shortcake from flour milled on-site, topped by fresh, local strawberries and whipped cream. Admission and shortcake […]

Woodland High School’s agriculture department will host the 34th annual FFA Plant Sale featuring in-person shopping from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3 at Woodland High School's greenhouse, 1500 Dike Access Road, Woodland. The sale features a wide variety of vegetables, geraniums, bedding plants, succulents, hanging baskets. The student store accepts cash, personal checks […]

Vancouver schools are offering fundraising plant sales in April and May featuring hanging baskets, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, native plants and herbs. Proceeds support student clubs and classes. The plant sale at Hudson's Bay High School is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 30-May 3 at 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Payment is accepted by cash […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Washougal area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Washougal Citizen Center, located at 1681 C St., from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is an evidence-based […]

Orchards Feed Ace Hardware is offering a customer appreciation sale and event from May 3-5 featuring a sidewalk sale, games, food, music, product demonstrations, prize giveaways and raffles. Vendor representatives will answer questions about gardening, pet products, and power tools. Curly and Camel will make an appearance on Friday from 11AM to 3PM. Pets are […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Battle Ground and Brush Prairie area will have two classes a day, one from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the other at 10 to 11 a.m. Both held on Wednesdays […]

Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from April 20 to May 12 at 115 S. Pekin Rd., Woodland. The gardens are a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. The grounds, a national historic site, contain an 1800s house with […]

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will host a series of fitness classes to help older adults become more active. The Camas area will have classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Lacamas Lake Lodge, located at 227 N.E. Lake Road in Camas, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enhance Fitness is […]

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 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 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.

The WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener will offer a hands-on vegetable gardening workshop from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the 78th Street Heritage Farm. Participants will learn about site selection, soil preparation, crop selection, pest and disease management and irrigation. This class is entirely outdoors. Participants should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes […]

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 […]

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 Friday food and cards meeting, held from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Art at the Cave welcomes a month-long exhibit, "Hope for Pollinators," featuring works by Sharon Agnor, Cindy Geffel and Kathy Willson. Native bees are losing habitat nesting sites and the Monarch butterfly is expected to be listed as endangered later this year. This exhibit celebrates the creatures whose tiny footprint makes a big difference and […]

Burnt Bridge Cellars, 1500 Broadway St., Vancouver, hosts an event from 5 to 8 p.m. every first Friday of the month in conjunction with downtown Vancouver's First Friday Art Walk. Enjoy live music, wine and small plates by Chef Kim Mahan, owner of Class Cooking.

Vancouver's Downtown Association hosts a First Friday Art Walk on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Explore downtown Vancouver's many art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Galleries and shops will be open late and many galleries host opening receptions on First Friday where visitors can meet the artists and enjoy […]

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, will host “Remembering James Payne: A Retrospective Art Exhibit" from May 3-8. The opening reception is 5 to 8 p.m. May 3 at the church. Jimmy Payne, who passed away in 2023, was well-known for his larger scale, mosaic artwork. Several of Payne’s collectors are loaning his […]

Hotel Indigo, 550 Waterfront Way, Vancouver is hosting a first Friday art show from 5 to 7 p.m. May 3 featuring the work of Tal W. Dewitt.

"My Teacher Is a Wolf: The Comics Art of Aron Nels Steinke" is a retrospective of cartoon art from the creator of Mr. Wolf's Class, the bestselling graphic novel series for kids. This exhibit at Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, features 40 original pieces of art used in the creation of all […]

Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main Street, Vancouver, will host a First Friday opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. May 3 featuring the work of Gary Watson, Analyn Anderson and Mike Osborn. The show features photography, mixed media, oil and acrylic paintings. Subjects range from hyperrealism to abstract. Learn more at auroragalleryonline.com or call 360-696-0449.

Downtown Camas is hosting “Gnome & Fairy Backyard Adventure” from 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday, May 3, along Fourth Avenue and downtown cross-streets. Attendees can enjoy free games, crafts, treats and activities while taking advantage of after-hours shopping, dining and art shows. Participants can pick up a First Friday Passport and Activity List at the […]

RedDoor Gallery, 411 N.E. Dallas St., Camas, will open for the first time from 5 to 8 p.m. May 3. The official ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration will be June 7. The gallery is currently open from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. The gallery displays fine art as well as offering classes […]

Attend the Upcycle Fashion Market from 5 to 8 p.m. May 3 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4 at The Valiant Ballroom, 109 W. Ninth St., Vancouver. The market celebrates local re-makers who turn old clothing and accessories into new items.

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.

Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar hosts a First Friday Concert Series on the patio at 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver, at 6 p.m. on the First Friday of every month. For a line-up of performing artists, visit lattedacoffeehouse.com. On April 5, hear Brandon Navia, Jenny Ki and Jeff Keddie. On May 3, performers […]

St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church offers Jazz Vespers from 6 to 8 p.m. May 3 at 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The evening vespers service features music by the Mike Horsfall Trio with guest Pete Petersen on tenor saxophone.

North Clark Historical Museum will host a First Friday Open Music Night from 6 to 7 p.m. May 3. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m. and music begins at 7 p.m.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host an Autism Support Group virtually via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every first and third Friday of the month. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

Touch of Class Chorale's spring concert series is "Roots and Wings: Celebrating Our Musical Heritage," a journey through the songs that have shaped American choral music. The concert features folk songs ("Down to the River to Pray," "Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair"), classics from composers (Aaron Copland, John Rutter) and music […]

The Hockinson High School Theatre Company presents the musical, "Mean Girls: High School Version" at Hockinson High School Auditorium, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. May 4. Tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for students and seniors. Cady Heron may […]

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 […]

Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Steel Magnolias," playing May 3-19. This play follows the lives of six extraordinary women, showcasing their friendships, laughter and the strength they draw from one another. Performances are 7:30 p.m. May 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 with 2 p.m. matinees May 5, 12 and […]

The Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge offers Saturday Birding Hikes on select days from now through May. Walks start at 8 a.m. at the Carty Unit of the Refuge. Registration is required by sending an email to ridgefieldvolunteer@fws.gov. While walks generally last two to three hours, participants are welcome to stay or leave […]

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington is hosting a fundraising Walk/Run for the Animals from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4 on the Vancouver waterfront. Registration starts at $35 per person at southwesthumane.org/engage/events/walkrun-for-the-animals/. Registration opens at 8 a.m. on the day of the event. Runners start at 9 a.m. and walkers start at 9:30 […]

Vancouver schools are offering fundraising plant sales in April and May featuring hanging baskets, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, native plants and herbs. All proceeds support student clubs and classes. The plant sale at Vancouver Flex Academy is 2 to 5 p.m. May 3 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4 at 2901 General Anderson Ave., […]

The Columbia River High School Future Farmers of America plant sale is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 4 in the greenhouse at 800 N.W. 99th St., Vancouver. Find geraniums, hanging baskets, native annuals and perennials along with flowers that attract pollinators. The sale will also include organic, heirloom and non-GMO vegetable starts. Payment is […]

Ridgefield will host a Spring Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4. Activities will be located throughout downtown, including at Davis Park, Overlook Park and Abrams Park. First Saturday vendors will be set up selling local produce and artisan goods from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Davis Park. Ridgefield Art Association’s annual […]

The most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs makes its first West Coast appearance as it opens at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) March 2 through Sept. 8. "Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family" explores the most feared and revered of all dinosaurs, bringing the latest paleontological discoveries to life and challenging preconceptions about […]

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.

Orchards Feed Ace Hardware is offering a customer appreciation sale and event from May 3-5 featuring a sidewalk sale, games, food, music, product demonstrations, prize giveaways and raffles. Vendor representatives will answer questions about gardening, pet products, and power tools. Curly and Camel will make an appearance on Friday from 11AM to 3PM. Pets are […]

Washougal Studio Artists will host the seventh annual Spring Studio Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4-5, timed for Mother's Day gift-giving. The tour includes the work of 23 local artists at seven studio locations. Tour-takers can meet the artists and learn about their inspiration and creative process. The tour features original works […]

Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from April 20 to May 12 at 115 S. Pekin Rd., Woodland. The gardens are a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. The grounds, a national historic site, contain an 1800s house with […]

Attend the Upcycle Fashion Market from 5 to 8 p.m. May 3 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4 at The Valiant Ballroom, 109 W. Ninth St., Vancouver. The market celebrates local re-makers who turn old clothing and accessories into new items.

The Camas Public Library hosts Family Storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month for children aged 2 to 5 featuring a 30-minute storytime followed by a craft. Adults must accompany children. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/FamilyStorytime.

The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, will host "Unsolved," a mystery-solving afternoon for adults who like mysteries. Gather a group of armchair detectives to solve this case from 1 to 5 p.m. May 4. Participants will get witness statements, maps, suspect files and other pieces of evidence. Groups of up to six […]

Touch of Class Chorale's spring concert series is "Roots and Wings: Celebrating Our Musical Heritage," a journey through the songs that have shaped American choral music. The concert features folk songs ("Down to the River to Pray," "Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair"), classics from composers (Aaron Copland, John Rutter) and music […]

The Oregon Mandolin Orchestra presents "Tasty Musical Morsels" with guitars at 3 p.m. May 4 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door or $10 for students and seniors. Enjoy a globe-trotting program that ranges from somber music by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg to […]

VanCity Ballroom offers a beginners' lesson and social dancing at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 9212 N.E. Hwy 99. The 45 minute lesson begins at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles (ballroom, Latin, swing and nightclub) until 10 p.m. A different dance is covered each week. Visit vancityballroom.com for upcoming lessons. No experience […]

The Hockinson High School Theatre Company presents the musical, "Mean Girls: High School Version" at Hockinson High School Auditorium, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. May 4. Tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for students and seniors. Cady Heron may […]

Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Steel Magnolias," playing May 3-19. This play follows the lives of six extraordinary women, showcasing their friendships, laughter and the strength they draw from one another. Performances are 7:30 p.m. May 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 with 2 p.m. matinees May 5, 12 and […]