Weekly Vipassana mediation sessions are 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.

River City Church, 2400 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver will host Back Yard Barbecue at the Playground, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 26. Attendees can enjoy burgers and hot dogs while kids play on the church's two playground structures and swing set. Guests are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert.

Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique that involves folding, bunching or bundling fabric, binding it and dyeing it with indigo dye. The results are patterned blue lines that are both geometric and organic. In this workshop, students will create their own patterns and designs using a variety of tools and techniques. Two workshops will be […]

Columbia Dance presents a Spring Showcase with performances at 2 and 5 p.m. May 25 and 26 at Skyview High School Concert Hall, 1300 N.E. 139th St., Vancouver. The showcase offers Columbia Dance students a stage to display their talents in classical ballet and original choreography. Tickets are $20 for adults or $15 for youth […]

Journey Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," with performances May 23-26 at the Joyce Garver Theater, 1500 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 24 and 25 and 2 p.m. May 25 and 26. Non-refundable advance tickets are $19 for adults or $17 for youth and seniors. Tickets are $2 more […]

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 […]

HOPE Dementia Support Group that is bi-weekly for individuals with memory loss and their care partners. Please call HOPE Dementia Support at 360-513-5754 if you're interested in joining.

Northwest Personal Training will host a free Memorial Day workout from 10 to 11 a.m. May 27. Event is open to community members of all ages. To register ahead of time, call 360-574-7292.

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 Community Military Appreciation Committee will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. May 27 at the bandstand on the Vancouver Barracks Parade Ground to honor those who have lost their lives in service of our country. Visitors may view the garrison flag raising, Mountain Howitzer cannon firing and a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of […]

Battle Ground will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. May 27 at the Battle Ground Veterans Memorial located in Kiwanis Park at 422 S.W. Second Ave., Battle Ground. The ceremony will include the presentation of the flags by cadets from the Battle Ground High School Air Force Junior ROTC program. The ceremony will […]

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 […]

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Yacolt on Memorial Day weekend, with performances at 2 and 4:30 p.m. May 27 and additional shows at 5 and 7:30 p.m. May 28. The circus will be located in Railroad Field, 109 W. Yacolt Road, Yacolt. Tickets are $8-$13 at cmcircus.com.

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.

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 […]

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., […]

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Yacolt on Memorial Day weekend, with performances at 2 and 4:30 p.m. May 27 and additional shows at 5 and 7:30 p.m. May 28. The circus will be located in Railroad Field, 109 W. Yacolt Road, Yacolt. Tickets are $8-$13 at cmcircus.com.

The Lewis River Rotary Club will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 East Main St., from 5:45 to 7 p.m. May 28. Meeting will include a presentation "Creating Friendships for Peace" and updates on "Rock Solid" projects. For more information email LewisRiverRotaryClub@gmail.com.

The Vancouver Wildlife League monthly club business meeting will be held at American Legion Hall, located at 4607 NE St. James Rd., starting at 6 p.m. May 28. This meeting will include presentations by Bill Woods, who will speak about Columbia River Fishing and Tom Uniack who will speak about Washington Wild's support of different […]

Dr. Lynda Tang of Vancouver Clinic Palliative Care, will provide an overview of Palliative Care and Hospice in Dementia at a presentation held virtually via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 28. Topics covered in the presentation include: 1. Understanding Dementia: An overview of dementia, its progression, and how it affects individuals differently. 2. […]

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, […]

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 […]

The Watershed Alliance of SW Washington will host a litter pick-up at Wintler Park from 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 29. Attendees are asked to wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather, as well as bring their own snacks and water. A Spanish translator will be available at this event. Attendees are also asked to […]

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 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 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 Fort Vancouver Kiwanis meet every Wednesday at Cascadia Brothers Evergreen Pub from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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 community is invited to be part of Vancouver's first-ever Rose Parade float, "With Love, Vancouver." Attend an afternoon celebration to send the float chassis to the float barn for construction for the parade. The event is 2 to 5 p.m. May 29 at Fieldwork Flowers, 100 Washington St., Vancouver. Goon Burgers will provide a […]

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.

Enjoy an evening of painting from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 29 at Valo Cellars, 671 W. Columbia Way, Vancouver. Artists Elida Field will guide students through the step-by-step process of painting flowers. Each attendee will go home with a  finished painting. The $85 fee includes all materials, a glass of wine and a cheese […]

Joe Morgan of Chef Joe Cooks is offering a "Seafood Delights" cooking class at 6 p.m. May 29 at Chuck's Fresh Market in Salmon Creek, 2302 N.E. 117th St., Vancouver. Students will learn to cook smoky shrimp and cheesy grits, honey-pepper glazed salmon with black bean sauce and jalapeno crema, crab fettuccine Alfredo and an […]

Burnt Bridge Cellars, 1500 Broadway, Vancouver, offers wine tasting and live glam-folk music from 6 to 8 p.m. May 29 with the duo Ned and Wendy, aka Lindey and Jordan Plotner.

Single Seniors will meet for lunch at Makoto Japanese Buffet, located at 1119 S.E. 163rd Pl., starting at 11:30 a.m. May 30. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

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 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.

Latino Leadership Northwest will host a free presentation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 30 about the origins of LULAC and the Mexican-American Civil Rights Movement with author and historian Cynthia Orozso. She will delve into the history of League of United Latin American Citizens and the Mexican American civil rights movements. Afro-Latina Born to […]

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 […]

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 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 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 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.

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

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.

Gallery 408 will open May 31 in the space formerly occupied by Camas Gallery at 408 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. A ribbon cutting ceremony is at 2 p.m. followed by a grand opening celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. The revamped space will showcase the works of Gallery 408's owners, Joanne Cavallaro, Michelle Purvis and […]

Two Rivers Heritage Museum and Clark County Historical Museum created a historical outdoor timeline exhibit that represents Camas and Washougal history and highlights the artifacts cared for at Two Rivers Heritage Museum. “Pieces of History: An Artifacts Timeline,” is filled with stories and images recounting momentous events in these neighboring communities. The timeline can be […]

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.

Lacamas Lodge, 227 N.E. Lake Road, Camas, is hosting a line dancing class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 31 led by dance instructor Kat Nichols. The cost is $15 per person. Students will learn three dances in one evening with each lesson will building upon the previous dance to build confidence. Video demonstrations are […]

Increase the beauty and productivity of your fruit trees with a two-part, hands-on pruning class by fruit tree expert, Monica Maggio. Pruning can improve the shape, strength and fruit set of your trees and help reduce pest and disease pressure. Part One is a Zoom lecture covering general pruning theory from 6:30pm to 8:30 p.m. […]

Warrior's Reprieve meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of every month in the Education Module at Church on the Rock, 500 S.W. Eaton Blvd., Battle Ground. The group also meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at the American Legion […]

Friends of the Carpenter, a non-profit day center for vulnerable citizens, presents a benefit concert featuring U.S. fingerstyle guitar champion Richard Smith from Nashville, Tenn. There will be one show at 7 p.m. May 31 at the Friends of the Carpenter Friendship Center, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver. Parking is free and refreshments will be […]

Journey Theater presents "Around the World in 80 Days," with performances May 31 to June 1 at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Showtimes re 7 p.m. May 31 and 2 and 7 p.m. June 1. Advance tickets are $18 for adults or $16 for kids ages 2 to 18 and seniors over 62. Sales […]

Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter will perform a concert with two Celtic harps, Swedish nyckelharpa, Ukrainian bandura and cittern at 7 p.m. May 31 at Battle Ground United Methodist Church, 10300 N.E. 199th St., Battle Ground. The audience will hear traditional instrumental music from Sweden and Ireland as well as original compositions. A portion of […]

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 […]

Greater Vancouver Chamber's Junior Market is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1 at the Vancouver Farmers Market.  More than 300 young entrepreneurs will be stationed near Esther Short Park to sell their handmade and homegrown products such as artwork, jewelry, hand creams, birdhouses and organic produce. Participants will submit their business results to the […]

"Playing with Light" at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) runs through Jan. 6. Full-body interactive exhibits encourage visitors to engage in light-, laser- and lens-based experiences, including freezing their shadows, mixing colored lights and making a laser beam bounce down a stream of water. Visitors can tinker with technology-focused exhibit elements involving […]

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.

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.

Vancouver Art Space, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, Vancouver, is offering a "Watercolor for Beginners" four-week course from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays starting June 1 with instructor Hannah Complin. Students will learn to choose and use quality materials like professional artists do; learn basic brushwork techniques, washes and textures; learn […]

Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will offer June Farm Days Kid Fest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1 and 2. June 1 will feature a "Children's Entrepreneurial Market" and a local artisan and vendor market on June 2. The weekend will include guests from local kid-centered organizations, an iSpy children's […]

Clark County Fire District 6 will host an Open House from noon to 3 p.m. June 1 at the new Station 63 in Salmon Creek, 1303 N.E. 136th St. in Salmon Creek. Park for free across the street. Guests can enjoy free hot dogs, chips, snow cones and bottled water. Watch a K-9 demonstration, Junior […]

Parkersville Day is noon to 3 p.m. June 1 at Parker’s Landing Historical Park near the Port of Camas-Washougal. The free, family-friendly event will educates the public on local history through activities, displays, games, art, music and storytelling. For more information about Parker’s Landing Historical Park and local history events, email parkerslandinghistoricalpark@gmail.com or visit at facebook.com/ParkersLandingHistoricalPark.

Journey Theater presents "Around the World in 80 Days," with performances May 31 to June 1 at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Showtimes re 7 p.m. May 31 and 2 and 7 p.m. June 1. Advance tickets are $18 for adults or $16 for kids ages 2 to 18 and seniors over 62. Sales […]

Clark County Public Health and Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries offer a Conscious Consumption, a free educational series highlighting environmentally friendly lifestyles at the Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver. The series features workshops and events for residents of all ages to learn about sustainability topics, including food waste reduction, worm bin composting […]

From 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 1 at the Camas Public Library, author and University of Washington professor Josephine Ensign leads audiences through a values clarification exercise that includes individual writing time. Professor Ensign will share her research on the history of homelessness in her hometown of Seattle, along with discussion of what these stories […]

Niche Wine Bar, located in Suite 130 inside Riverview Tower at 900 Washington St., Vancouver, is offering drawing sessions from 4 to 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month from April 6 to Oct. 5 (except July). Niche Artist in Residence Erin Dengerink will lead two hours of art-making. Attendees should bring drawing materials. […]

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's season finale will feature the Portland Symphonic Choir at 7 p.m. June 1 and 3 p.m. June 2 at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver. The orchestra and choir will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 (“Choral”) with soloists Megan Belov (soprano), Grace Skinner (mezzo-soprano), […]

Journey Theater presents "Around the World in 80 Days," with performances May 31 to June 1 at Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver. Showtimes re 7 p.m. May 31 and 2 and 7 p.m. June 1. Advance tickets are $18 for adults or $16 for kids ages 2 to 18 and seniors over 62. Sales […]

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 […]