June 22 is Washington Trails Day, a celebration of hikers, Washington's spectacular trails and public lands. 90% of Washington residents use trails each year, according to the State of Washington 2022 Assessment of Outdoor Recreation Demand Report. Hikers can help preserve Washington’s ecosystems by staying on trail, protecting plants, animals and cultural resources. Learn more […]
Every Sunday at 9 a.m. from June 9-Aug. 25, Northwest Personal Training will offer free outdoor boot camp classes featuring full-body muscle and cardio workouts at neighborhood parks around Vancouver. The classes are free but registration is required at nwpersonaltraining.com/bootcamp-sign-up-and-waiver/.
La Uva Fortuna Farms, 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground, will host "Bikes and Brisket: A Father's Day Ride," from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 16. Attendees will start at the winery with coffee and doughnuts then take a 2.5-hour motorcycle ride through scenic country roads. When they return, they'll enjoy a lunch of […]
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.
Orchards Cars and Coffee will host the Couve Father’s Day Auto Show at Vancouver Mall’s north parking lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 16. Enjoy live music, food, raffles and family-friendly entertainment as well as classic and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. Guests are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for a food […]
Furry Friends cat shelter will offer many adoption events through the month of June in honor of Adopt a Cat Month. Adoptions are at PetSmart, 130 S.E. 192nd Ave., Vancouver, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in June. For more details, contact information@furryfriendswa.org. Learn more at furryfriendswa.org.
Single Seniors will eat out together at Olive Garden, 8101 N.E. Parkway Dr., starting at 1 p.m. June 16. For more information, contact 360-892-8944.
The Clark College Concert Band will present its Spring Concert at 3 p.m. June 16 at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Royal Durst Theater, 3101 N. Main St., Vancouver. Admission to the performance free and the concert is open to the public. Donations to the Clark College Music Department are welcome at the door. […]
White Oak Books, 1700 Main St., Suite D, Vancouver, is hosting several events in honor of Portland Book Week, June 10-16. White Oak Books is joining 50 local indie bookstores in Vancouver and Portland with several author events at the store. All events start at 6 p.m. Learn more at facebook.com/p/White-Oak-Books-100094300798002/. June 11: Q+A, reading, […]
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 located at Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver, WA 98661. There are two different groups: -1st and 3rd Monday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. -2nd and 4th Monday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please call HOPE Dementia Support […]
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 […]
Staff from Camas Public Library will offer an all-ages Storytime in the Park at a different Camas Park each Monday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. June 10 to Aug. 12. Participants should bring blankets to sit on. Here's the schedule: June 10 - Dorothy Fox Park June 17 - Forest Home Park June 24 - […]
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.
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.
Known as “the man with the action-packed expense account,” freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar starts another case on Re-Imagined Radio’s June episode. Dollar was the lead character of the program “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar,” which ran for 14 years—1949 to 1962—on CBS. He was known for investigating an insurance claim anywhere, as long as the […]
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.
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.
All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in this virtual public meeting for the Equity Advisory Group held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 17. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The […]
The Lewis River Rotary Club will meet at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 East Main St., from 7 to 8:30 a.m. June 18. Meeting will include a presentation by Scott Burns of the Geology Department of Portland Statue University "Earthquakes in Oregon," as well as updates from Brooke Anderson, area coordinator for "Creating Friendships […]
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 […]
Single Seniors will be eating out at Red Lobster, 8219 N.E. Vancouver Mall Dr., starting at 1 p.m. June 18. 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. Weekly meetings on Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m. -1st and 3rd Tuesday via Zoom -2nd and 4th Tuesday at the Fairway Village Clubhouse, 15509 S.E. Fernwood Drive.
Camas Public Library hosts a free online Mindfulness Meditation group class. Each week, instructor Kirsten Muskat will focus on a theme from the book, “How to Train a Wild Elephant and Other Adventures in Mindfulness,” by Jan Chozen Bays. The book offers 53 exercises for incorporating mindfulness into a daily routine. Zoom meetings are 6 […]
The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts the “Cover to Cover” book club from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month. The club is a general fiction book club for adults. To get the book, either pick up one of the copies that have been set aside for the […]
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 Networking Group at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings at the U.S. Bank on 7003 N.E. 40th St., Vancouver. The group's purpose is to cultivate meaningful connections, nurture personal and professional growth and prioritize mental health. The group can offer support with business presentations, business development, referrals and volunteer opportunities.
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 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 […]
HOPE Dementia Support presents "Meet Me at the Museum" from from 10 to 11 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main […]
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.
Northwest Personal Training will host a series of senior fitness classes on Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. throughout the month of June and July. This 8 week series starts on June 5 and includes exercise sessions, focused discussion, and will cover the essential factors of staying fit as one ages. Events will mainly be […]
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 […]
The Stranger Than Fiction book club meets from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. The […]
Retired WSU Extension Food Safety Emeritus faculty member Sandy Brown will teach a free, five-session series about food preservation. Students will learn about equipment needs, why methods need to be […]
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 […]
The Camas Farmers Market is 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays through Oct. 2 in front of the Camas Public Library at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave. Find seasonal produce from […]
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 […]
The Clark-Skamania Fly Fishers will host its monthly meeting at the Black Pearl on the Columbia, 56 South 1st St. in Washougal, on June 19. Doors open for social hour […]
The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, presents a lecture series about the science of sleep with Ankur Patel. The program occurs on the third Wednesday of the month. No […]
Swing dance at The Valiant Ballroom, 109 W. Ninth St., Vancouver, on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Beginner lessons are at 6 p.m. and social dancing is […]
Joe Morgan of Chef Joe Cooks is offering a Quick Weeknight Masterpieces class at 6 p.m. June 19 at Chuck's Fresh Market in Salmon Creek, 2302 N.E. 117th St., Vancouver. […]
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Columbia River as you donate blood in the comfort of the Port of Camas-Washougal's conference room at 24 S. A St., Washougal. Choose one of […]
The East Vancouver Farmer's Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 26 at Columbia Tech Center park, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Learn more and […]
The Camas Public Library offers a Virtual Speaker Series featuring talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. June’s speakers are Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell at 11 a.m. June 3, Freida […]
The Salmon Creek Farmers Market is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 3 at the entrance to Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 2211 N.E. 139th St., Salmon Creek, […]
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 […]
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 June 20. Attendees must pay $2 […]
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 […]
The Camas Public Library offers a LEGO Club for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The club meets from 4 to 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. […]
Burnt Bridge Cellars, 1500 Broadway St., Vancouver, offers Sip and Fold evenings on the third Thursday of every month. Sip wine and learn to fold origami from 4:30 to 7 […]
Love Potion Magickal Perfumerie, 1104 Main St., Suite 100, Vancouver, will host a Women's Drum Circle from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 20. The group drums to African, Latin and […]
Columbia Springs will host a Solstice Walk from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 20. Meet at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Take a guided tour of Columbia Springs and the Vancouver Trout Hatchery. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. Register at columbiasprings.org/2024-guidedtours. Photo by Paul Peloquin
Celebrate the summer solstice from 6 to 8 p.m. June 20 on the grounds of the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. A Space to Bloom Yoga will lead […]
Juxtaposition, a home furnishing store at 425 N.E. Fourth Ave. in Camas and 4315B S. Settler Drive in Ridgefield, is hosting "Summer Art Series" at both locations featuring local artists. […]
Slow Fox Chili Parlor, 108 E. Seventh St., Vancouver, hosts all-ages outdoor trivia (weather permitting) with Geeks Who Drink from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. The premise is dog-friendly. See […]
Enjoy a summer solstice yoga session from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. June 20 at the Lacamas Lake Lodge, 227 N.E. Lake Road, Camas. The cost is $20 per person. Register […]
Ridgefield School District has surplus equipment, furniture, books, computers, electronic devices and classroom supplies. The surplus will be sold from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21 at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. All items are sold on an “as-is, where-is” basis. For more details, contact Neil Brinson, director of […]
Single Seniors will host a game day with food and cards from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information or to RSVP call 360-892-8944.
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 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 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.
"Summer Solstice: Reflections in the Park" is a free mental health and self-care workshop lead by certified life coach Jacki Grace Elsom from noon to 2 p.m. June 21 on the parade grounds at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site near Marshall House. Attendees should bring snacks and a blanket for a picnic. Water and gratitude […]
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.
Summer Solstice Arts & Music Festival is a free, two-day celebration with six Pacific Northwest bands, an artisans' night market and wood-fired pizza. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. June […]
The Camas Public Library will offer Preschool Playdough Letters from 3 to 3:45 p.m. June 21. Preschoolers will make letters with playdough. No registration required.
Alderbrook Park hosts a Friday Night Cruise-in from 3 to 7 p.m. every Friday night through Sept. 13 at 24414 N.E. Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie. Admission for spectators is $3 […]
The La Center Farmers Market runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 23 in the north parking lot of La Center Church at the corner of Aspen and […]
Tacos and Tequila is 5 to 10 p.m. June 21 and noon to 10 p.m. June 22 at R.A. Long Park, 1525 Broadway St., Longview. The 21-and-older event features live […]
The Camas Public Library hosts a free Family Bingo Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the third Friday of every month. Winners will receive a prize. All ages are […]
Over the course of 10 Fridays from June to August, the Oregon Zoo hosts Zoo Nights: evenings filled with local music, food carts, activities for all ages, and the chance to get to know some of the animals active during twilight hours. Food and snacks from local food trucks will be available, plus elephant ears […]
Birdhouse Books hosts "The Ephemerists," a paper arts and collage group that meets from 5 to 7 p.m. on the third Friday of every month at 1001 Main St., Vancouver. The group will make journals, do collage, make washi tape and other paper-based creative projects. There's a $5 charge per person to cover costs for […]
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.
La Uva Fortuna Farms, 16712 N.E. 219th St., Battle Ground, will host "Sip & Sway," a four-week dance class with professional instructor Brynlee. Learn new moves during a dance class […]
East Woods Presbyterian Church hosts "Into the Woods," a family campfire at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of every month through September at 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver. Enjoy […]
Magenta Theater presents "Wine, Women and Song," June 21-30 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. This musical revue includes Broadway hits and other music about women: their struggles, heartbreaks, achievements and relationships to friends and family. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. June 21, 22, 28 and 29. Matinee shows are 2 p.m. June 23 and 30. Tickets […]
The Camas Public Library and Ripple Wellness present forest bathing for adults from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. June 22. Enjoy an early morning walk in the woods at Washougal Waterfront Park using principles of the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. Forest bathing can to decrease stress, improve focus and creativity and increase well-being. The guide […]
The Ridgefield Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through the end of September in Davis Park, 337-411 N. Third Ave., Ridgefield. Vendors sell local produce, plant starts, baked goods, flowers, soaps, jewelry, home décor items and clothing. The market also has a co-op table available where farmers sell locally-grown fruits and […]
Attend a Summer Pop-up Market featuring artisan vendors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22 at the Hockinson Community Center, 15916 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie. Learn more at facebook.com/events/448150690925432/.
"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 […]
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 Portland Japanese Garden's "Vision of Place" exhibit runs through June 10. The exhibit features photography from Portland’s sister city, Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture, in celebration of the 65th anniversary of […]
Clark Public Utilities is celebrating National Pollinator Week with free pollinator garden tours, presentations by pollinator experts and kids’ activities. Self-led or guided garden tours are 10 a.m. to 2 […]
Campervan HQ will host Adventure Van Expo on June 22-23 at Hood River Fairgrounds. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 22 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June […]
Columbia Play Project is hosting Family Play Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22 at Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver. The free event will feature booths […]
The Vancouver Community Concert Band will perform at 10 a.m. June 22 to kick off Family Play Day at the Vancouver waterfront. The 60-member all volunteer concert band, directed by […]
Furry Friends cat shelter will offer many adoption events through the month of June in honor of Adopt a Cat Month. Adoptions are at PetSmart, 130 S.E. 192nd Ave., Vancouver, […]
Tacos and Tequila is 5 to 10 p.m. June 21 and noon to 10 p.m. June 22 at R.A. Long Park, 1525 Broadway St., Longview. The 21-and-older event features live […]
The National Park Service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site presents Summer Promenade from 1 to 3 p.m. June 22. National Park Service volunteers of all ages will be attired in […]
The Camas Public Library offers an all-ages Board Game Club from 2 to 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Some games will be provided or […]
Starbird Theatre presents a 1940s radio broadcast adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" with showtimes at 2 and 7:30 p.m. June 22 at the Washington Grange, 7701 N.E. […]
Summer Solstice Arts & Music Festival is a free, two-day celebration with six Pacific Northwest bands, an artisans' night market and wood-fired pizza. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. June […]
Pomeroy Living History Farm will host the “Supper & Social” fundraising dinner and auction at 4 p.m. June 22 at the farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. Tickets are […]
Corridor Gallery celebrates the Art of the Car in the current exhibit at the Esther Short Building, 610 Esther St., Vancouver, with an artists' reception and car show from 5:30 […]
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 […]
Starbird Theatre presents a 1940s radio broadcast adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" with showtimes at 2 and 7:30 p.m. June 22 at the Washington Grange, 7701 N.E. […]
Magenta Theater presents "Wine, Women and Song," June 21-30 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. This musical revue includes Broadway hits and other music about women: their struggles, heartbreaks, achievements and […]