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/.

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.

Velvet Acres Gardens, 18905 N.E. 83rd St., Vancouver, will host a car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 18 featuring classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars and bikes. The event includes live music, awards, raffles, vendors and food carts. Registration is $10 per vehicle. Learn more at facebook.com/events/421212974154726/.

Bridge Island Arts and Vintage, 1902 S.E. Sixth Ave., Camas, will host an all seasons, all sizes clothing swap from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 18. Participants should bring shirts, sweaters, pants, jackets, skirts, dresses, shoes in good condition and clean backpacks. Bridge Island's current hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Mondays […]

The Washougal Songcraft Festival presents a line-up of local singers and songwriters, performing at different locations around Washougal on Aug. 10, 15, 16, 17 and 18. All concerts are free. Learn more at washougal-songcraft.org/wsf/. Here's the schedule: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Reflection Plaza (part of Washougal Arts & Music Festival) 4 to […]

Single Seniors will attend Happy Hour at Applebee's, 12717 S.E. 2nd Cir, starting at 3 p.m. Aug. 18. 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 will host live jazz on the lawn from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 18 at The Grant House, 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver. Performers include Brent Follis & Friends […]

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. Aug. 19-23 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). […]

Pomeroy Farm's kids’ workshops include an expanded schedule, bringing in local experts on everything from animal care to historical pastimes, so kids can learn about all aspects of farm life. The cost is $30 per child per class or $125 per child for the whole series. Classes run from 10 a.m. until noon each day, […]

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 […]

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 […]

More than 50 years ago, radio listeners got a real feel for police work by tuning in to “Dragnet.” The show was about boredom and drudgery as well as about heroism, and its narrator, Sgt. Joe Friday, played by Jack Webb, was the prototypical hard-boiled detective. In August, Re-Imagined Radio samples from “Dragnet”” as well as […]

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.

Explore Your Farm Dreams with a Zoom workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 19. This three-hour workshop, presented by WSU Extension, is designed to help participants explore the development of a small farm enterprise and create a plan of action for achieving their small farm dream. This class will help determine what options are […]

Kilnfolk Clay Studio and Gallery, 108 W Sixth St., Vancouver,  is offering an eight-week ceramic course from 6 to 8 Mondays starting Aug. 19. The cost is $550. This course is for complete beginners and those with intermediate levels of experience to advance their skills on the pottery wheel. Elements of hand-building will also be […]

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 Camas Public Library will host improv theater for teens in three sessions at 4:30 p.m. July 22, Aug. 5 and Aug. 20. No registration required; just drop in.

Clark County Public Health will host a workshop, "Get Septic Certified and Save Money: Well and Septic System Maintenance and Septic Self -Inspection Certification," from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. […]

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 […]

The Fort Vancouver Lions Club Foundation is hosting its annual frozen berry fundraiser from now through Aug. 21. Buy locally grown raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, a three-berry mix and sliced strawberries with sugar. Each 15 pound box is separated into six 2.5 pound bags for $75. Choose one of five locations to pick up your berries. […]

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. Aug 21. 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 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.

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 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 […]

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.

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 Sons and Daughters of Italy hosts weekly bocce ball meets every Wednesday (weather permitting) at Vancouver Elks Lodge, located at 11605 S.E. McGillvray Blvd., starting at 5:30 p.m. Event is free and open to all ages and skill levels. For more information, call 360-521-5584.

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 […]

The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology is at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) from Aug. 21-25. More than 160 films will be screened and over 80 filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest and around the world will attend. The festival also includes dome film screenings in the Kendall Planetarium, Virtual Reality […]

Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for an "On the Road" tour from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 22, featuring plants for the late summer and […]

Join the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership and Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center staff for a free, family-friendly evening canoe paddle aboard 29-foot, 14-passenger Big Canoes. Glide past shore birds, look for signs of beaver activity, and learn about the Columbia River ecosystem from seasoned paddle guides and educators. Plan to paddle for 1 to 1.5 […]

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 a game day playing bunco at Firstenburg Community Center, located at 700 N.E.  136th Ave., from 1 to 3:30 Aug. 22. 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.

Single Seniors will meet at Golden Corral buffet, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. starting at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 22. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Family Support Group at Bridgebiew Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. every fourth Thursday of the month. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Connection Support Group online via Zoom from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Thursday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology is at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) from Aug. 21-25. More than 160 films will be screened and over 80 filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest and around the world will attend. The festival also includes dome film screenings in the Kendall Planetarium, Virtual Reality […]

The Camas Public Library's Silent Book Club is for people who like to read quietly. The club has no assigned reading -- it's just an hour of silent reading followed by optional socializing. Attendees can bring their own books or borrow a library book. Light beverages and snacks will be provided or guests can bring […]

The Historic Trust presents an evening of live music by The Playlist on the lawn of the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. […]

The Camas Public Library hosts Kids' Kitchen, a monthly virtual cooking class just for kids in first to fifth grades. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month. A new recipe will be introduced each month. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/kidskitchen.

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 […]

Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar will host bingo nights every Thursday in August to raise funds for Restored and Revived, a peer-led, family-centered organization serving those affected by substance use disorder. Three cards are $20. Attendees should bring school supplies; everyone who brings supplies to donate will be entered into a raffle drawing.

A group of Bridge enthusiast will meet to play at Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Suite H, starting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23. Attendees are invited to come meet new people and exercise the brain. Come alone or bring a friend. Bring a snack if you like. RSVP by calling 360-721-2578.

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 […]

Pomeroy Farm's kids’ workshops include an expanded schedule, bringing in local experts on everything from animal care to historical pastimes, so kids can learn about all aspects of farm life. The cost is $30 per child per class or $125 per child for the whole series. Classes run from 10 a.m. until noon each day, […]

The Cape Horn Quilters Show is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at American Legion, Cape Horn Post 122, 10221 Washougal River Road, Washougal. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 12 are free. The show includes hourly door prizes, vintage quilt turning, a quilters' marketplace […]

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 National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Creative Writing for Wellness group virtually via Zoom from noon to 1:30 p.m. every Friday. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

The 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.

The Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Aug. 23-25 in Esther Short Park, featuring internationally acclaimed jazz, blues, gospel and pop musicians, Northwest wines, fine art, food and exhibits. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 24 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 25. Non-refundable tickets range […]

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 […]

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 […]

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  […]

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, […]

The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology is at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) from Aug. 21-25. More than 160 films will be screened and over 80 filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest and around the world will attend. The festival also includes dome film screenings in the Kendall Planetarium, Virtual Reality […]

A group of Bridge enthusiast will meet to play at Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd. Suite H, starting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23. Attendees are invited to come meet new people and exercise the brain. Come alone or bring a friend. Bring a snack if you like. RSVP by calling 360-721-2578.

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 […]

Felida Cars and Coffee is a car show series from 8 to 10 a.m. July 27, Aug. 10, Aug. 24 and Sept. 14 at Creed Coffee, 10718 N.W. Lakeshore Ave. in Felida. Event attendees will receive 10 percent off purchases at Creed Coffee. Get more details at facebook.com/creedcoffeeco/.

The Clark County Historical Museum celebrates Clark County's Main Streets with the Wander Clark County Summer Walking Tour Series, June 29-Sept. 7. This series of guided walks give tour-takers the […]

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 […]

Ridgefield Mercantile, a new and vintage home decor boutique at 418 Pioneer St., Ridgefield, is hosting the Ridgefield Mercantile Fifth Street Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. […]

The Camas Vintage and Art Faire, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 24, features local art and vintage treasures in downtown Camas. Vintage offerings include a huge variety of indoor and outdoor furniture and home and garden items as well as clothing and accessories. Art offerings include quality paintings, pottery, woodworking, glass art, metal work, […]

"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 […]

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 the cities' sister city relationship. Admission is $21.95 for adults, $18.95 for seniors 65 and older, $17.95 for students with ID, $15.95 for youth ages […]

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 […]

Tour Vancouver's Marine Park Wastewater Treatment Plant from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 24 to learn about the unseen journey of our used water. After the treatment plant tour, participants will take a nature walk to the Columbia River to learn about the riparian ecosystem and see where the clean water is released. This […]

The Cape Horn Quilters Show is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at American Legion, Cape Horn Post 122, 10221 Washougal River Road, Washougal. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 12 are free. The show includes hourly door prizes, vintage quilt turning, a quilters' marketplace […]

Columbia Springs will host a "pop-up" repair shop at Founder's Coffee and Mercantile, 317 E. Main St., Battle Ground, from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 24. Attendees can bring broken household items, bikes, lamps, or clothing that needs repair. Skilled volunteers will fix or mend them for you. Scan the QR code to register your […]

A support circle for coping with climate change will be held at the Leaven Community Center, located at 5431 NE 20th Ave. in Portland, starting at 10am Aug. 24. This week's Circle will be hosted by One Resilient Earth facilitator, Drew Alcoser. "Coping with Climate Change Circle" is an EXPERIENCES format: Journal prompts and reading […]

The Port of Camas-Washougal will host Wheels and Wings from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 24 at Grove Field Airport, 632 N.E. 267th Ave., Camas. The event includes a free hot dog lunch and a Car and Airplane walk-through. Registration is $20.

The Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Aug. 23-25 in Esther Short Park, featuring internationally acclaimed jazz, blues, gospel and pop musicians, Northwest wines, fine art, food and exhibits. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 24 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 25. Non-refundable tickets range […]

Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary will host its fourth annual Doggy Fashion Show from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver. The theme is "Under the Sea" and the event will include artisan vendors. Register your dog for the fashion show at forms.gle/Dv4L9kC4uFPsp93E6.

ilani’s annual Barbecue Fest returns Aug. 24 and 25, featuring celebrity chefs and pitmasters Alton Brown, Rodney Scott, Tiffani Faison, Kevin Bludso, Adam Perry Lang, Rasheed Philips, Misty Banchero, Alex Belew, Rick Browne, Mary Cressler, Gary the BBQ Chef, Matt Groark, Stan Hays, Holly Jubera, Sean Martin, Mike Miller and David Rose. Tickets and information are […]

Jam Session will host a six-week music workshop starting Aug. 24 at Sons of Norway Lodge, 2400 Grant St, Vancouver. Classes for emerging musicians are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and classes for advanced musicians are 2 to 4 p.m. Each class has three instructors for greater student-teacher interaction. Learn more at facebook.com/JamSessionClass/ or bassfitz.com/ […]

The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology is at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) from Aug. 21-25. More than 160 films will be screened and over 80 filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest and around the world will attend. The festival also includes dome film screenings in the Kendall Planetarium, Virtual Reality […]

PDDBM is hosting an Afterschool Program Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 24 and 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Bridgeview Resource Center, 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver. This open house is a chance to meet the teachers, explore the location and ask questions. The open house includes food, drinks, games, a […]

Art Zone is offering a Watercolor Boot Camp for Beginners from 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at 6923 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Suite 230, Camas. Artist Instructor Hannah Complin will tech students the basics of watercolor, including painting washes and "wet on wet" painting; brushwork and basic color theory; texture techniques and blending; and how […]

First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver, will host a "Community Porch Party" for kids and families from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 in the church parking lot. Guests should bring chairs and a picnic dinner. Music and entertainment will be provided by Red Yarn. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Friends of the Columbia Gorge will host Gorge Summerfest from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Cape Horn Preserve just outside of Washougal (with free parking and shuttle service from Cape Horn-Skye Elementary, 9731 Washougal River Road, Washougal). This end-of-summer celebration is free and open to the public. Dance to live music from […]

Cloverlane Mercantile & Event Center, 16391 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, is hosting the End of Summer Madness Festival, 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24. Cloverlane's 8800 square feet will be transformed into Stars Hollow, the fictional town setting for the TV series, "Gilmore Girls."  Partygoers will enjoy carnival games with themed prizes, show trivia, a […]

Loowit Brewing Company will host a grand opening event at its new Ole's Outpost location in Orchards, located at 11202 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at 6pm Aug. 24. The evening will feature live music as well as food and drink specials.. The new location features 26 taps of Loowit beer and a selection of […]

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 […]