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, […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 St., Vancouver. Participants will explore Clark County's history with interactive exhibits, guided tours and engaging activities. Register at eventbrite.com/e/meet-me-at-the-museum-tickets-895533012347. Admission is free.
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 […]
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 club will read a wide variety of nonfiction books to learn about the world around us. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/strangerthanfiction. The library has a […]
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 followed accurately, canning fruits, tomatoes, pickles, jams or jellies and pressure canning vegetables and meats. Classes take place at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in […]
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 50 local growers, food vendors and artisans, plus live music and kids' activities. Find a list of vendors at camasfarmersmarket.org.
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 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 at 5 p.m., speaker begins around 7 p.m. John Shewey, author of several flyfishing books and current editor of American Flyfishing magazine, will be the […]
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 registration is required.
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 at 7 p.m. Admission is $10. For more details, email riverhouse.swing@gmail.com.
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. Students will learn to cook quick, delicious meals like chicken tikka masala, baked salmon, Korean-style sliders and ravioli with lemon, peas and pancetta. Classes are […]
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 see a vendor map at vancouverfarmersmarket.com/markets.
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 McFadden at 5 p.m. June 13, and Tiffany Jewell at 11 a.m. June 20. Learn more at libraryc.org.
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, with a Harvest Halloween Market on Oct. 31. The market features fresh, local produce, prepared food, flowers and artisan products. Most farms represented at the […]
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 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 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 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 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. Kids are invited to come and play with the library's LEGO collection.
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 p.m. with instructor Holly Williams of Holly's Origami.
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 Native American songs and pop songs. The event includes singing, dancing and a conga line. Guests can bring their own instruments or use what's provided. […]
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 a gentle yoga session (no yoga mat required) and guests of all ages can work on a make-and-take craft project. The event is free.
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. Camas artists will be highlighted on the first Friday of each month, June to September. Ridgefield artists will be showcased on Thursdays from May to […]
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 with the city of Camas at register.cityofcamas.us. Call 360-834-5307 if you have any issues.
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 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 21-22 on Commerce Avenue downtown Longview.
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 to $8 and vehicle registration is $5 to $10. Learn more at https://alderbrookparkevents.com.
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 Sixth Street in La Center. The market features 23 vendors selling local produce, artisan products and food with live music and covered outdoor seating. New […]
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 music, tacos, tequila and margaritas as well as craft beer, cider and seltzer. Tickets are $34 to $100 at craftnation.ticketspice.com/tacos-tequila.
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 welcome and no registration is necessary.
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 from 6 to 7 p.m. every Friday night through Aug. 30. On the first Friday of the month, learn rhumba and swing. On the second […]
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 a campfire, s'mores and songs. The s'mores fixings will be provided. Guests may bring their own hot dogs to roast. Everyone is welcome.
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.
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 p.m. June 22 at the utility’s Electric Center, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way in downtown Vancouver; the Operations Center, 8600 N.E. 117th Ave., Orchards; and the […]
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 23. Attendees will find adventure vans, custom rigs for sale, production models, accessories for sale, music, food and beverages. Enjoy a camping DIY contest. Fifty […]
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 with games and activities for kids of all abilities, including art, science, sports, puzzles and reading. Admission is free and children of all abilities are […]
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 Erin Hanson, will play family-friendly music, including Disney favorites, patriotic tunes, marches and popular songs. The event is free.
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.
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 music, tacos, tequila and margaritas as well as craft beer, cider and seltzer. Tickets are $34 to $100 at craftnation.ticketspice.com/tacos-tequila.
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 a range of period clothing illustrating 110 years of history represented at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and the Vancouver National Historic Reserve. Come to […]
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. Ward Road in the Sifton area. An ensemble cast brings two dozen characters from the novel to the stage of the WBFR radio station for […]
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 21-22 on Commerce Avenue downtown Longview.
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 $90 to $630 at eventbrite.com/e/supper-social-tickets-857305883977. The farm, a nonprofit organization, is an educational resource, sharing farm life past and present through large events, school outings […]
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 to 7:30 p.m. June 22. Exhibiting artists include Mike Swift, Paul Mackie, John Mangan, Nathun Finkhouse and Michael "Jori" Ericson. Art ranges from pinstriping 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 […]
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. Ward Road in the Sifton area. An ensemble cast brings two dozen characters from the novel to the stage of the WBFR radio station for […]
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 […]