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/.

The Gorge Days Festival, June 28-July 14 in North Bonneville, features a patriotic parade, live music, vendor market, kids' zone and care show. Community garage sales are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 28-30. The parade is 11 a.m. July 4 near North Bonneville City Park. The car show is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]

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.

NatureScaping will host Art in the Garden at the CASEE Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14. Admission is free and the event is open to everyone. Attendees can explore local artisan booths, enjoy live music, enter a raffle drawing benefitting the gardens, watch spinning demonstrations, see a composting and recycling demonstration and […]

Rose City Vintage Market will be at the Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14. Early bird shopping ($30) is 8 to 11 a.m. on July 13. Tickets ($10) are available at rosecityvintagemarket.com or at the door. The […]

Vancouver Arena presents the Go Fest Pokemon celebration from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 13 and 14 at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Register at pokevancouverarena.com/gofest2024 or at the registration booth on East Evergreen Boulevard on the day of the event. Once registered, participants can claim their event passport, pin and sticker, then […]

Bridge Island Arts and Vintage will host “Doris Days” Mid Century Lifestyle Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13 and 14 at 1902 S.E. Sixth Ave. Camas. The Jell-O Salad Competition is 1 p.m. July 13. Prizes will be awarded for "Most Artistic," "Most Meat Foods," "Most Mid-century" and "Most Yummy." The Costume […]

Single Seniors will attend Happy Hour at Applebee's, 12717 S.E. 2nd Cir, starting at 3 p.m. July 14. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

The Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds Concerts will hit the stage in east Vancouver from 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays, July 7 through Aug. 18. Hear a lineup of genre-defying crowd favorites. Bring a picnic meal or buy food and refreshments from local vendors. Alcohol is not permitted in parks. Park off Southeast Cardinal Court, […]

Willful Wine, located in The Grant House, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, offers live music with Bossa PDX from 6 to 8 p.m. July 14. Dinner seating begins at 4:45 p.m. All ages are welcome. The $20 cover charge goes to the musicians. Reservations are recommended by calling 360-433-2206 or emailing info@willfulwine.com.

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 […]

Orion Fencing offers a summer camp from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 15-19 for kids ages 6 to 12 years old at its studio, 13504 N.E. 84th St., Ste. 109, in the Orchards area of Vancouver. The cost is $200 for the week with discounts available for siblings ($150 per sibling) and members ($100-$175). […]

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 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 - […]

The Camas Public Library and local photographer Parielle Shapard will host a workshop "Outdoor iPhone Photography for Teens" from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 15. In this workshop, the focus will be on artistry and not the technical aspects of photography. Attendees are asked to be prepared to be walking outside with sunblock, water, […]

Single Seniors will meet for their monthly planning meeting in the Vancouver Mall Library. from 11 a.m. to noon July 15. This board and planning meeting will be held immediately before the weekly food and cards social in the food court, all are welcome to attend. 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.

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

Ren Locus will offer free income tax return preparation at Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 28 (except July 8 and Sept. 2). Ren Locus offers this service to qualified people in Southwest Washington through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Qualified individuals make […]

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.

Re-Imagined Radio’s July episode, “Nightfall,” draws on two stories connected by the same name. “Nightfall,” was the final episode of the science fiction radio series “Dimension X." “The Porch Light,” was part of a Canadian series called “Nightfall.” Both are stories of psychological terror and darkness, amplified with frightful sound effects. “Nightfall” premieres at 1 p.m. […]

The Camas Public Library will host Summer Movie Mondays in the upstairs Community Room with free popcorn. Registration is required for each movie you plan to attend. Movies are screened on Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m. Here's the schedule: June 24: "Dora and the Lost City of Gold" July 1: "Toy Story 2" July […]

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. July 15. 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 next regular public meeting of the Board of Trustees will be July 15 at White Salmon Valley Community Library. It will be a hybrid (in-person/online) meeting. You can view the meeting materials at: https://www.fvrl.org/board-trustees.

The Camas Public Library will host the class "Houseplants 101" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 15. Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for an introductory workshop on houseplants. Whether you already have several or have not yet started collecting houseplants, this workshop will equip you with the basics of houseplant care. […]

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 meet for breakfast at Kitchen Table Cafe, 705 N.E. 136th Ave. starting at 10 a.m. July 16. 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.

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 […]

WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners will offer two hands-on workshops about growing garlic from 9 to 11 a.m. July 17 and 20 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. Topics will include choosing which type to grow (hard neck or soft neck) and when to plant, as well as tips for fertilizing […]

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.

Join educators from Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, for Reading in the Wild, a free outdoor reading series from 10 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday in July. The story time is designed for families with kids ages 3 to 6 years old. Each program begins with story time under the big […]

WorkSource is hosting a hiring event on July 17 at their Vancouver center. Over a dozen employers will be in attendance! Bring your resume and come dressed for an interviewer! […]

Book lovers and aspiring writers are invited to at the "Book Fun in the Sun," 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 17 at the nonprofit Covington Historic House, 4201 Main St., Vancouver. This free event aims to support authors, books and the joy of reading. Attendees will meet 22 talented authors showcasing their books and […]

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.

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 p.m.

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 […]

Prepare for emergencies and mental health crises with De-Escalation CALM Training, hosted by River City Church and National Alliance on Mental Illness of SW Wa from 2 to 3:30 p.m. July 17. This training is FREE and no registration is required.

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 S.E. Seventh Ave., from 3 to 5 p.m.

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.

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "5 Critical Tools" starting at 3 p.m. July 17. This event will be presented in-person at Cascade Inn as well as virtually by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates and details […]

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.

Columbia Springs hosts free guided tours of its trout hatchery and natural areas from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month from April through September. RSVP by registering at https://www.columbiasprings.org/2024-guidedtours. Meet at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

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.

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 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 food and cards at Victorico's Mexican Food, located at 7001 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., from 1 to 4 p.m. July 18. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

The Camas Public Library will offer "Snacks Around the World" for teens from 2 to 3 p.m. July 18 at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Attendees will take their taste buds on a trip around the world with different snacks and treats. Teens who have food allergies or special diets should contact the Camas Library […]

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.

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 […]

Pomeroy Farm and Pomeroy Cellars, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, present “Sips & Stories" at 6 p.m. July 18 and 19, a progressive tasting of six of Pomeroy Cellars’ award-winning wines and a tour of the historic Pomeroy Farm. After the tour, guests will enjoy a glass of their choice along with light refreshments. […]

The Columbia River's north shore is the place to be on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the Vancouver Waterfront Concert Series, July 11-Aug. 15. Enjoy a mix of music from around the world. Bring a picnic or grab a bite at a local restaurant. Alcohol is not permitted in parks. Parks Foundation of […]

Camas Parks and Recreation offers free Summer Concerts in Camas from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday in July at Dorothy Fox Park, 2023 N.E. 23rd Ave., Camas. River Twain will perform Americana tunes on July 11, followed by Fox and Bones' folk tunes on July 18 and ending with Ty Curtis playing blues rock […]

The Vancouver Film Showcase, 7 p.m. July 18 at the Kiggins Theatre, will feature  short films and creative projects from Southwest Washington production companies, including Silver Keys Media with "The Matahari Agency"; Blue Sector Media with "Born of Myth"; Form 7 Productions with "Don't Give Up"; Marble Mountain Films with "Legend of the Forest" and […]

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.

Founder's Coffee is hosting a craft and artisan market from noon to 8 p.m. July 19 and 20, in conjunction with Battle Ground Harvest Days. The market features handmade wood products, jewelry, farm produce, honey, flowers, decor, crafts, quilts, candles, essential oils and vintage clothes. Founder's Coffee will be open, selling espresso, matcha and agua […]

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

Single Seniors will host a game day with food and cards from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information or to RSVP call 360-892-8944.

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 […]

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 […]

Barry Minniefield, aka the "Singing Chef" and runner up on "The Voice," will perform blues, funk and soul from 5 to 8 p.m. July 19 at at Georgie's Garage and Grill, 606 Broadway St., Vancouver. Hear  covers of Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and the Black Pumas. There's a $7 cover charge and all ages are […]

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 […]

English Estate Winery, 17806 S.E. First St., Vancouver, offers Good Times and Wine from 6 to 8 p.m. every Friday through Aug. 30. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, buy wine, cider and soft drinks from English Estate Winery, and enjoy live music. Guests may also pre-order charcuterie boards with meat and cheeses, […]

Battle Ground hosts Harvest Days with a Harvest Nights Cruise at 6 p.m. July 19 and a Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. June 20 followed by the Harvest Days Parade at 10 a.m. See a fireworks show at 10 p.m. July 20.

Pomeroy Farm and Pomeroy Cellars, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, present “Sips & Stories" at 6 p.m. July 18 and 19, a progressive tasting of six of Pomeroy Cellars’ award-winning wines and a tour of the historic Pomeroy Farm. After the tour, guests will enjoy a glass of their choice along with light refreshments. […]

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.  

Start your weekend with Free Friday Night Movies in a different park each week from July 12 to Aug. 23. Arrive at 7 p.m. to enjoy pre-movie activities. Movies start at dusk. All movies are close captioned. Bring a picnic or buy food from local vendors. Alcohol is not permitted in parks. Here is the […]

Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents Jam Session Showcase, 7 to 9:30 p.m. July 17, featuring five local bands who have benefitted from Jam Session music workshops. Enjoy beer, wine, and snack concessions during performances. Accessible seating is available. Tickets are $10. Learn more  and get tickets at www.magentatheater.com.

Battle Ground hosts Harvest Days with a Harvest Nights Cruise at 6 p.m. July 19 and a Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. June 20 followed by the Harvest Days Parade at 10 a.m. See a fireworks show at 10 p.m. July 20.

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 […]

WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners will offer two hands-on workshops about growing garlic from 9 to 11 a.m. July 17 and 20 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. Topics will include choosing which type to grow (hard neck or soft neck) and when to plant, as well as tips for fertilizing […]

The National Park Service at Fort Vancouver and Living History Group Northwest will host the eighth annual World War II Encampment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20. Attendees can meet with living history volunteers portraying members of U.S. Army units from World War II, representing medics, cavalry, infantry and the Women’s Army Corps. […]

Passages to Success hosts Coffee Chats for local businesspeople from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at Latte Da Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th […]

"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 […]

SCORE SW Washington will host a Meet the Mentor event at HAPO Community Credit Union, located at 13909 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 20. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees will learn how mentoring can help one's startup or business. To register or for more information, […]

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.

Behind the Shoji summer marketplace returns to Portland Japanese Garden from June 29 to Sept. 2 during garden hours. The market features hard-to-find Japanese wares that you probably wouldn’t find short of a trip to Japan itself. Among the items available for sale are temari (thread-wrapped handballs) and incense holders, jewelry and glass vases with […]

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum will host Clamshell Railroad Days, an annual celebration of model trains and local train history, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20-21. The event will feature model train layouts from a number of regional train clubs. Admission is $5 for the weekend and includes a commemorative button. Children under 12 […]

Fourth Plain Forward hosts "Collaboration, Connection and Caring" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 25, July 20 and Sept. 7 at the Community Commons, 5107 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite 111, Vancouver. The event features thought-provoking videos about racism and economics, a restorative justice healing circle, painting and drawing (supplies provided) and discussions about […]

Learn the basics of watercolor with instructor Hannah Complin during Vancouver Art Space's Watercolor Boot Camp. Three different sessions are available: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 13, 20 and 27. Students will learn painting washes and "wet on wet" painting; brushwork and basic color theory; texture techniques and blending; and how to fix mistakes. […]

Northwood Public House and Brewery’s Pig Roast is 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. July 20, to coincide with Battle Ground’s Harvest Days celebration. Whole hogs are stuffed with Italian sausage and seasoned pork loins then roasted in a Mediterranean style. Kids can enjoy balloon art, face painting and a coloring contest. Hear live music with […]

Founder's Coffee is hosting a craft and artisan market from noon to 8 p.m. July 19 and 20, in conjunction with Battle Ground Harvest Days. The market features handmade wood products, jewelry, farm produce, honey, flowers, decor, crafts, quilts, candles, essential oils and vintage clothes. Founder's Coffee will be open, selling espresso, matcha and agua […]

Art at the Cave's current exhibit is High Fiber Diet, a fiber arts group composed of people living in Washington and Oregon. "A Different View," juried by Carissa Burkett, features pieces by artists who were encouraged to express unexpected changes through their works. Approximately 20 artists will have pieces on display, providing a wide range […]

The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts an All Ages Chess Club on the third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. Attendees should bring their own chess sets, if they have them.

Calling all Teen Bakers! The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., offers "Bakeology," a teen baking program from 3 to 4 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month. All experience levels are welcome and it's free to participate. We'll go over what went well, where we can improve, and learn new things along the […]

Single Seniors will meet for happy hour at Farrar's Bistro, located at 12514 N.W. 6th Ave., starting at 3 p.m. July 20. For more information or to RSVP call 360-892-8944.

English Estate Winery, 17806 S.E. First St., Vancouver, will host Songwriters in the Round, 5 to 7 p.m. July 20, featuring singer/songwriters taking turns playing their original songs. Guests are invited to bring picnic dinners but purchase wine, cider and soft drinks from English Estate Winery.

Burnt Bridge Cellars, 1500 Broadway, Vancouver, offers wine tasting and live Brazilian jazz, French ye-ye and Americana with Bronwen Roberts from 6 to 8 p.m. July 20.

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 […]