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.

Columbia Play Project presents the second annual Grandparents Play Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marshall Park in downtown Vancouver. This event is open to any grandparent, parent, kid, caregiver or anyone else. Participation is free.

The Vancouver Community Concert Band is performing a free concert at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at Marshall Park for Grandparents Play Day. This 60-member, all-volunteer band will play family favorites from Disney and Harry Potter, Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Arc as well as stirring marches like "You're a Grand Old Flag."

Chor Anno, members of which are choral directors in schools and college of Washington and Oregon, will present a concert at 2 p.m., Sept. 15, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 17010 N.E. Ninth St., Vancouver. Admission is a suggested donation of $20. Learn more at choranno.org.

Love Street Playhouse presents "The Spitfire Grill," playing at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, from Sept. 6 to 29. Single tickets to this musical based on the 1996 film by Lee […]

Celebrate the season with a pumpkin-making workshop at Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Students will create their own ceramic pumpkins using the pinch pot method. No experience is necessary. Family-friendly workshops are for adults and children over age five (with parent help). Workshops are $55 per person, including an hour and a […]

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 Clark County Genealogical Society offers instruction in travel research preparation from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Monday of every month. Discussion focuses on now to prepare for a genealogical research trip. Participants will learn how to plan, how to explore digital organization and how to confirm research location availability.

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 1 p.m. 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 […]

Kids in grades 1-5 can practice their literacy by reading to Scamp the therapy dog at the Camas Public Library. Parents can sign their children up for a 15-minute time slot between 4 and 5 p.m. on the third Monday of every month. Register is required at CamasPL.org/TalesWTails.

The Camas Public Library hosts the Close Knit knitting group on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Create and converse with new crafty friends while knitting, crocheting or working on other fiber arts projects. Attendees are asked to please bring their own supplies. This program is only for adults. Registration is not required. For more information, visit CamasPL.org/closeknit.

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. Sept. 16. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The […]

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1129 meets every Tuesday at 782 Park St. in Woodland. Weigh-in is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact 360-606-6434.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's Chamber Music Series begins the 2024-2025 season with a chamber ensemble performance at 2 p.m. Oct. 20 at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. A string quartet with clarinet and horn will perform Mozart's "Clarinet Quintet, K.581" and Emil Kruez’s "Quintet for Horn and Strings, 'Prize Quintet,' Op.49." Tickets are […]

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 […]

Little Dragons will begin at Camas Public Library on Sept. 3. Little Dragons is a school-year reading program for infants and preschoolers (birth-4 years old). By reading with your little dragon, you are teaching them about the sounds and letters that make up our language. You are also creating positive interactions with books, which is […]

Single Seniors will meet for breakfast at Kitchen Table Cafe, 705 N.E. 136th Ave. starting at 10 a.m. Sept. 17. 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 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 meets at 9 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 offers 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 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.

Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture serves as a striking example of late 19th-century American architecture, with ornate features including stained glass, decorative woodwork and a turret. The museum-like setting features […]

Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged. Tour availability is subject to volunteer availability. Tours involve climbing stairs, though there is an elevator for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

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 Camas Public Library offers a Virtual Speaker Series featuring talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. September’s speakers are Garrett Graff at 11 a.m. September 10, Nate Klemp, PhD at 11 a.m. September 18, and Liane Moriarty at 4 p.m. September 21. Learn more at libraryc.org.

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 1 p.m. 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.

Beaches Summertime Cruisin’, Wednesdays through Sept. 25 (except Aug. 21) at Portland International Raceway, raises money for nonprofit organizations. Vehicle registration opens at 3 p.m. ($5 per person and $5 per bike) and spectators ($10 per person, 12 and under free) arrive at 4 p.m. The show, which continues until dusk, features 1,000 hot rods, […]

The Camas Public Library is dreaming big with a pop-up event in the children's section to celebrate Dream Big Day 2024, a global event that celebrates the limitless potential in every young mind. Stop by from 3 to 4 p.m. to pick up a "Little People, BIG Dreams" activity packet, hear a reading and check out […]

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 September monthly meeting of the Clark-Skamania Fly Fishers will be held at Black Pearl on the Columbia, located at 56 S 1st St. in Washougal, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sept 18. The speaker will be Mariusz Wroblewski, Western Pacific Program Director with the Wild Salmon Center. Doors open at 5 p.m., program begins […]

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.

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.

Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture serves as a striking example of late 19th-century American architecture, with ornate features including stained glass, decorative woodwork and a turret. The museum-like setting features […]

Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged. Tour availability is subject to volunteer availability. Tours involve climbing stairs, though there is an elevator for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

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.

Home Share Clark County's monthly meeting is 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Community Room at the Firstenburg Library. Attendees are invited to learn more about this program. For details see faithpartners4housing.org.

Single Seniors will meet for happy hour at Kenton Station Restaurant and Pub, located at 8303 North Denver Ave. in Portland, from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 19. 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.

Camas Downtown Throwdown is 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 19 featuring games, shopping challenges and friendly competition benefitting the Camas-Washougal Treasure House Food Bank. Come in your best 60s and 70s costume (think bell bottoms and sequin jumpsuits) and dance at the raffle disco starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at eventbrite.com/e/camas-downtown-throwdown-tickets-949260753467.

Pomeroy Farm will host an Intro to Leatherwork Workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Cost is $40 per person. Attendees will learn about the basic techniques and tools of stamping designs on leather. MacKenzie Krumhauerof MAK Leather Goods will lead the class in using a variety of stamps to create different patterns or […]

Support the Washington School for the Deaf and Children's Center during the Dutch Bros Coffee Buck for Kids Give Back Day, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 20. Dutch Bros will give a $1 donation from every drink sold that day. Participating Dutch Bros locations in Vancouver are: 5700 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. 10417 S.E. […]

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 […]

Enjoy views of the Columbia River from the Port of Camas-Washougal's conference room as you donate blood. Blood drives are scheduled at the port, 24 S. A St., Washougal, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 20, Oct. 25, Nov. 22 and Dec. 20. Schedule a time at redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Washougal.

Free tours of the Marshall House on Vancouver's Officers Row are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 20. The home’s Queen Anne architecture serves as a striking example of late 19th-century American architecture, with ornate features including stained glass, decorative woodwork and a turret. The museum-like setting features […]

Take a free tour of Providence Academy, 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 21. Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are encouraged. Tour availability is subject to volunteer availability. Tours involve climbing stairs, though there is an elevator for people in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

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 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.

Single Seniors will meet for lunch at Olive Garden, 8101 N.E. Parkway Dr., starting at noon Sept. 20. For more information, contact 360-892-8944.

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

Single Seniors' Friday food and card social meetings are held from 1 to 4 p.m. every week in September. For more information, call 360-892-8944

Realms Unknown Fantasy Festival is Sept. 20-22. at the Lewis River Golf Course, 3200 Old Lewis River Road, Woodland. This all-ages, all-genre fantasy festival includes camping, cosplay, historical re-enactment and adventure quests. Realms Unknown highlights four mythic portals that transport patrons to the Realm of the Faeries, Realm of the Goblins, Realm of Ages Past […]

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.

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 […]

The GAL-a-Con women's conference and retreat is Sept. 20-22 at the Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. Sixth St. Tickets ($200 per person) include Coffee Conversations in the morning, hands-on experience sessions, an tickets to the GALa Saturday evening with a pre GAL-a gathering with hair and makeup stations, vinyl nail bar and DIY beauty zones. The […]

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.

The St. Luke's~San Lucas Episcopal Church music ministry will lead the congregation in Taize singing and contemplative liturgy at 6 p.m. Sept. 20. Music will include songs led by the choir and piano in the historic St. Luke's building, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Childcare will be provided in the nursery for children 0-5 […]

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.  

Clark County Historical Museum guides will lead Haunted Walking Tours along downtown Vancouver's Main Street and beyond to uncover the unexplained in this historic city. Tours are offered at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in September (except Sept. 27-28) and October. Most tours meet at the museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. A mix of stories, […]

Metropolitan Performing Arts' second annual fundraising performance night will be held at the company's Black Box theater, 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20. For […]

PnoKyo Theater presents an enhanced staged reading of "The Cripple of Inishmaan," the Tony-nominated play by Irish writer Martin McDonagh, best known in this country for his screenplays, "Three Billboards […]

The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Southwest Washington State Branch invites the public to Friday Frolic Scottish Dance Parties from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway, Vancouver. There's a $5 donation at the door for an evening of joyful, easy dancing. No partner or experience […]

Love Street Playhouse presents "The Spitfire Grill," playing at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, from Sept. 6 to 29. Single tickets to this musical based on the 1996 film by Lee […]

Sip, sample and savor hundreds of wines, beers and spirits at ilani Wine and Food Festival. Celebrity chefs will perform live cooking demonstrations and taste signature dishes from local restaurants. Tickets can be purchased for the whole weekend or for just one event. The Celebrity Chef Dine-around is 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in […]

The GAL-a-Con women's conference and retreat is Sept. 20-22 at the Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. Sixth St. Tickets ($200 per person) include Coffee Conversations in the morning, hands-on experience sessions, an tickets to the GALa Saturday evening with a pre GAL-a gathering with hair and makeup stations, vinyl nail bar and DIY beauty zones. The […]

The St. Vincent DePaul Society Friends of the Poor Walk, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1603 N. Parkway Ave., Battle Ground, benefits those in need or living in poverty in Battle Ground and North Clark County, regardless of religious affiliation. Support includes housing and utility assistance, medical expenses, […]

The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society is hosting its 12th annual Hike on the Dike from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Sept. 21, starting at the society's dog shelter at 2695 Index St., Washougal. The walk starts at 9:45 a.m. Registration is $20 at p2p.onecause.com/hod2024/home. Individuals and teams will enjoy a scenic walk with their dogs […]

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 […]

The Washington State Council of Fly Fishers International and Clark-Skamania Flyfishers will host the Fly Fishers International Fly Casting Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 on Clark College's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. The fair features demonstrations and classes by expert casters, including Tim Rajeff, designer of Echo Fly Rods and […]

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 St., Vancouver. Attendance is free. Coffee and food will be available to purchase from the venue. Learn more at passagestosuccess.com.

"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 Art Museum presents "Eyes of the Storm: Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64, on exhibit from Sept. 14 to Jan. 19 at 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Portland. Comprised of recently rediscovered photographs from Paul McCartney’s personal archive, more than 250 pictures document The Beatles’ meteoric rise from British sensation to international stardom. At a time […]

Realms Unknown Fantasy Festival is Sept. 20-22. at the Lewis River Golf Course, 3200 Old Lewis River Road, Woodland. This all-ages, all-genre fantasy festival includes camping, cosplay, historical re-enactment and adventure quests. Realms Unknown highlights four mythic portals that transport patrons to the Realm of the Faeries, Realm of the Goblins, Realm of Ages Past […]

The MAiZE at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island will celebrate 70 years of The Peanuts comic strip with an eight-acre corn maize featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Sally. The MAiZE is open daily through Oct. 31. September hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]

Tour local farms at the 24th Annual Harvest Celebration farm tour, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21. This is a free, in-person event that requires no registration. Participants can take a self-guided tour of four Clark County farms, which will be open to the public with animal viewing, U-pick vegetables and flowers, crafts, vegetable […]

Attend the WonderFALL Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21 at Belle Flower Farm, 15111 N.W. 40th Ave., Vancouver. The festival is a market featuring local women artists and women-owned businesses. The fair includes free children's projects and live music. Admission is a donation to the Clark County Food Bank.

Celebrate the season with a pumpkin-making workshop at Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Students will create their own ceramic pumpkins using the pinch pot method. No experience is necessary. Family-friendly workshops are for adults and children over age five (with parent help). Workshops are $55 per person, including an hour and a […]

Get To-Gather Farm, 1013 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, is offering a Harvest Gathering from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 as part of Washington State University Vancouver's annual Harvest Celebration Farm Tour. Five Clark County farms will be open to the public on Sept. 21 to give residents an opportunity to visit local farms. […]

Camas High School DECA will host the "All Paws On Deck" street fair and fundraiser for the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21 in downtown Camas. The event features local vendors and family-friendly games and activities. The event's highlight is the election of the Dog Mayor of Camas. […]

On Sept. 21, Vancouver Mall will host the third annual CouveCon from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., featuring celebrity guest appearances, including Peter Facinelli from the “Twilight” saga and a surprise celebrity guest. Other highlights include a costume competition; Cosplay Corner, where cosplayers showcase their talents; panelist forums focused on cosplay, anime/manga, comics and pop […]

Sip, sample and savor hundreds of wines, beers and spirits at ilani Wine and Food Festival. Celebrity chefs will perform live cooking demonstrations and taste signature dishes from local restaurants. Tickets can be purchased for the whole weekend or for just one event. The Celebrity Chef Dine-around is 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in […]

Art at the CAVE's September exhibit is "Absolutely Abstract," a truly abstract exhibit featuring the abstract work of 25 artists in a variety of sizes and mediums from fiber to foam. Attend the Artist Talk at 1 p.m. Sept. 21 to hear from the artists first-hand. Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]

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.

Love Street Playhouse presents "The Spitfire Grill," playing at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, from Sept. 6 to 29. Single tickets to this musical based on the 1996 film by Lee […]

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 […]

North Bank Brewers Brewers Alliance presents the Brewing Bridges Collaboration Festival from 3 to 8 p.m. Sept. 21 in the historic hangar at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. Twenty Southwest Washington breweries team up with 20 out-of-state breweries to create one-of-a-kind brews found nowhere else. Tickets range from $49 for beer-only tastings […]

The Camas Public Library offers a Virtual Speaker Series featuring talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. September’s speakers are Garrett Graff at 11 a.m. September 10, Nate Klemp, PhD at 11 a.m. September 18, and Liane Moriarty at 4 p.m. September 21. Learn more at libraryc.org.

Local no-kill cat rescue nonprofit Furry Friends will host its 16th annual fundraiser, Phantom of the Opurra, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 21 at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The event will include live and silent auctions, Best Dressed contest and other games. An online auction will be held […]

Flat Tack Farm, 9400 NE 134th St, Vancouver, is hosting a Farm to Table Equinox Dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 21. Guests will enjoy pasture-raised brisket from Primo Beef of Woodland over an open fire with a Scotch bonnet and gooseberry marinade. Black garlic burger sliders are made with beef from Windy River […]

The JT Wise Duo will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 21 at Doomsday Brewing Pub and Pizza, 9301 N.E. Fifth Ave., Suite 120, in the Hazel Dell area. Wise will be joined by his wife, bassist and singer Maggie Wise, to perform original and cover songs.

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 […]

Clark County Historical Museum guides will lead Haunted Walking Tours along downtown Vancouver's Main Street and beyond to uncover the unexplained in this historic city. Tours are offered at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in September (except Sept. 27-28) and October. Most tours meet at the museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. A mix of stories, […]

Celebrate the change of season with a Twilight Lantern Walk from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept 21, starting at Reflection Plaza on Main Street in downtown Washougal. Participants should bring their own lanterns to enjoy a 1.25-mile round-trip walk. The event is free but an RSVP is required at sites.google.com/view/lanternwalk2024.

PnoKyo Theater presents an enhanced staged reading of "The Cripple of Inishmaan," the Tony-nominated play by Irish writer Martin McDonagh, best known in this country for his screenplays, "Three Billboards […]

Cookin’ Country and The Columbia Theatre present the “Low Dough Country Show” with Alex Miller, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 21. American Idol contestant Miller made his Grand Ole Opry debut in June. Next, he's opening for Alabama at the Washington State Fair. Tickets are $15.