Evergreen Real Estate Partners is hosting its eighth annual coat drive from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15 to benefit Northwest Children’s Outreach. Participants are need to reach the goal of collecting 2,000 coats for families in need this winter. To find a donation location near you, text “coats4kids” to 59559. Donations can also be shipped […]

Clark County Children's Sharing Project's will host it's annual fundraising silent auction, held virtually Nov. 12-20. Auction items are donated by local businesses, fellow nonprofits, Clark County employees and generous others. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on more than 60 auction items, including: Five nights lodging and $350 for dining at a Costa […]

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.

The Portland Holiday Market is at the Portland Expo Center from noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 15 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17. This year’s market features holiday ambiance, local food and drink and 100 new vendors. Roaming carolers will serenade guests with holiday classics throughout the weekend while they […]

Pomeroy Farm will host Christmastime on the Farm from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17. Attendees can meet Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., take Christmas card photos at one of many themed backdrops and shop at the holiday vendor market. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 3 […]

The Gem Faire is noon Nov. 15-17 at Westside Commons, 801 N.E. 34th Ave., Hillsboro. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 16 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17. Admission is $7 f0r a weekend pass. Attendees will find jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of […]

Washougal Studio Artists presents the annual Holiday Art Market Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17, featuring the work of 25 local artists at 13 studios. Meet […]

Nov. 16 and 17 is the most festive time of year at Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Guests can meet Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., take Christmas card photo at themed photo ops and shop at the holiday market. Admission is […]

The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8 at the clubhouse, 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. Visitors can see an HO scale model of the Columbia Gorge and surrounding areas. VIP tours start at 8:30 a.m. Buy […]

Discover the creativity of local artisans and makers at ilani's Holiday Crafts and Ale Festival, noon to 9 p.m. Nov. 16 and noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 17, followed by the tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Sip while you shop with holiday-inspired ales from Southwest Washington and the Pacific Northwest as well as holiday-inspired […]

Columbia Theatre will show "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" (1948) starring Humphrey Bogart at 2 p.m. Nov. 17 at 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview. Purchase tickets ($5) at columbiatheatre.com.  

Love Street Playhouse presents "Live in 3, 2, 1," showing from Nov. 15 through Dec. 8 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. Travel back to yesteryear when Hollywood begins dabbling with the cutting-edge technology of television. A famous director and his trio of larger-than-life stars come to Radio Corporation of America headquarters in New York city […]

Clark County Children's Sharing Project's will host it's annual fundraising silent auction, held virtually Nov. 12-20. Auction items are donated by local businesses, fellow nonprofits, Clark County employees and generous others. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on more than 60 auction items, including: Five nights lodging and $350 for dining at a Costa […]

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 […]

Columbia Play Project provides exploratory play activities for the whole family from 9-12 on Mondays at Fourth Plain Community Commons. Activities focus on science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math.

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.

Re-Imagined Radio's October feature is a cinematic radio story set in another world and another dimension. The episode, airing 1 p.m. Oct. 21, is the first of a two-part series, “Night of the Eclipsoid Man,” by Portland-based writers Jerrel McQuen and Marc Rose. The story is a production of Ensérné Media, known for “tales from […]

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 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. Nov. 18. 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 FVRLibraries Board of trustees will be held at the Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr., on Nov. 18 starting at 6 p.m. Meeting will be held in a hybrid format, attendees can view the meeting materials at www.fvrl.org/board-trustees.

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.

Clark County Children's Sharing Project's will host it's annual fundraising silent auction, held virtually Nov. 12-20. Auction items are donated by local businesses, fellow nonprofits, Clark County employees and generous others. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on more than 60 auction items, including: Five nights lodging and $350 for dining at a Costa […]

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 […]

Dementia Friends Clark County will host a cozy and welcoming Memory Cafe, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 19 at Cameo Cafe, 7703 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. This event is for those living with memory loss and their caregivers to socialize and enjoy refreshments. Admission is free but RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/a-memory-cafe-tickets-1069603415609.

Single Seniors will meet for lunch at McGrath's Fish House, 12501 S.E. 2nd Cir., starting at 2 p.m. Nov. 19. 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 […]

HOPE Dementia Support is hosting a presentation on grief, loss and dementia via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19. Colleen Storey of PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Bereavement will discuss the challenges of maintaining joy during the holidays that have been altered by dementia. Register at hopedementiasupport.org or call HOPE Dementia Support at 360-513-5754.

Clark County Children's Sharing Project's will host it's annual fundraising silent auction, held virtually Nov. 12-20. Auction items are donated by local businesses, fellow nonprofits, Clark County employees and generous others. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on more than 60 auction items, including: Five nights lodging and $350 for dining at a Costa […]

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 […]

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.

Job seekers can meet local employers at WorkSource’s hiring event from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 20 at 204 S.E. Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver. Veterans can enter early, at 9:30 a.m. Candidates should dress for job interviews, bring resumes and be prepared to meet with hiring managers. To prepare for the event, job seekers […]

In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the public is invited to join PeaceHealth Southwest for a Mega Lungs Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Firstenburg Tower Lobby. Guests can step inside a human lung model and learn more about lung health, specifically lung cancer. Meet the PeaceHealth care […]

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 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 […]

Vancouver Public Schools is hosting a Classified Job Fair from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership, 2921 Falk Road, Vancouver. Multiple paraeducator positions are open and hiring starts right away. Applicants should be high school graduates, bring resumes and pass a literacy test. Training will be provided if […]

The Camas Public Library offers a Virtual Speaker Series featuring talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. November’s speakers are Stanley Milford, Jr. at 4 p.m. Nov. 7, Javier Zamora at 11 a.m. Nov. 9 (Spanish) and 1 p.m. Nov. 14 (English), and Mona Susan Power at 4 p.m. Nov. 20. Learn more at libraryc.org/camaslibrary/upcoming.

The Clark County Commission on Aging will wrap up its 2024 workplan on Nov. 20. The meeting will include discussion about the 2025 workplan and a proposed comment letter about upcoming housing code changes. The Commission will celebrate 2024 by presenting the 2024 Silver Citizen Award to recipients Bev Jones and Larry Smith. Commission on […]

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.

Clark-Skamania Fly Fishers' monthly meeting is 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Black Pearl on the Columbia, 56 S. First St., Washougal, where Rob Perkin with Connect Outfitters will give a presentation about fly fishing for coho, lingcod and rockfish from a dory out of Pacific City, Ore. Doors open at 5 p.m. […]

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.

Northwest Personal Training will host a Yoga in the Dark fundraiser class for the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes, starting at 7 p.m. Nov. 20. Personal trainer Sherri McMillan will lead participants in a blind-folded yoga class, focusing on flexibility, mobility, muscle endurance, and stress relief. Participants are encouraged to register early as there are […]

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.

Community Development’s Learning Lab covers a new topic every month from building permits and land use review to animal control and code enforcement. The lab meets from 11 a.m. to noon on the third Thursday of every month in the Public Service Center, sixth floor training room 679, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Presentations given by […]

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.

The Military Officer Association of America membership luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Nov. 21 at Cascadia Tech Center, 12200 N.E. 28th St., Vancouver. The program  will cover phone and email fraud and scams with Detective Jon Shields of the Major Crimes Unit, Vancouver Sheriff's office. RSVP to Larry DeVries at 612-743-3509 or larrydev1@earthlink.net. Tickets are $25. […]

Single Seniors will meet for lunch at Red Lobster, 8219 N.E. Vancouver Mall Dr., starting at 1 p.m. Nov. 21. For more information call 360-892-8944.

The Civil Service Commission meeting is 3 to 5 p.m. every third Thursday. Commissioners typically certify backgrounds, eligibility lists and meeting minutes. The commission also addresses any other business brought forward for their consideration. Check agenda for details and link to Microsoft Teams at clark.wa.gov/human-resources/civil-service-commission.

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.

Washington State University Vancouver will host four A – Z of Paying for College Workshops this fall. The workshop is a public service for all prospective and current college students, regardless of the college you choose to attend. Prospective students and guardians will learn how to make the cost of attending college manageable with grants, […]

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "Trust planning: for those who value independence and living life on their own terms" starting at 6 p.m. Nov. 21. This event will be presented virtually by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar […]

Northwest Personal Training will host a presentation on longevity from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Nov. 21. Presentation will be lead by Jeff Grimm, founder of BioLounge PDX medical clinic in northwest Portland. Grimm specializes in anti-aging and functional medicine with 15 years of clinical experience in hormone related treatments. Event is free and open to […]

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s first Back to the Movies performance of the 2024-2025 season is a screening of the 1929 Alfred Hitchcock movie "Blackmail," played with live accompaniment by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra chamber ensemble. The film follows the story of a young London woman who murders a man in an act of self-defense. In […]

Author and historian Jeff Davis will lead a Grant House Ghost Tour from 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 22 and Dec. 27. Tourtakers should meet at Willful Wine on the first floor, then Davis will spook the wine right out of your glasses as he reveals the history of Grant House and its five resident […]

Evergreen Real Estate Partners is hosting its eighth annual coat drive from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15 to benefit Northwest Children’s Outreach. Participants are need to reach the goal of collecting 2,000 coats for families in need this winter. To find a donation location near you, text “coats4kids” to 59559. Donations can also be shipped […]

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 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.

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Starting Oct. 11, this support group is held at Kelso Senior Center, located at 106 8th Ave N.W. in Kelso, and on zoom on Fridays from 1pm -3pm.

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.

ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo features new light displays this year as well as familiar favorites. Enjoy a new meadow light show, dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the train rout, and more interactive displays. Walk through the famous tunnels of sparkling lights, pose next to colorful animals and make holiday memories to last all […]

Camas Parks and Recreation and Camas Parks Foundation are hosting two sessions of Turkey Bingo from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 22 at Lacamas Lake Lodge, 227 N.E. Lake Road, Camas. Adults ages 13 and up pay $10 per card for up to four cards. Kids under ten pay $10 […]

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.

Learn to line dance to a variety of music from soul, R&B, and contemporary hits from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Hathaway Elementary School, 630 24th St., Washougal. Wear dancing shoes and be ready for exercise. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 17 and under. Proceeds benefit the Washougal […]

Prairie High School presents "Mary Poppins." Shows are 7 p.m. Nov. 15, 16, 22 and 23, with a 1 p.m. show with sign language interpretation on Nov. 23. Tickets are $7 for students, $15 for adults and $12 for honored citizens. Follow jack-of-all trades Bert as he takes the audience around merry ol’ England, introducing […]

Liberty Middle School presents Dramapalooza, 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at 1612 N.E. Garfield St., Camas. The evening is a showcase of family-friendly skits and sketches performed by Liberty Middle School students, including an improv competition between parents and students. Admission is a suggestion donation of $5. All proceeds go toward the school's drama program.

The local Scottish Country Dance group is welcoming new dancers. The first class is free. Additional classes are $8 per class. Class meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays at the Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway, Vancouver. No partner or special clothing is needed. Soft-soled shoes are recommended. For more details, visit www.rscds-swws.org or contact […]

The semifinals of the 44th Seattle International Comedy Competition are 7:30 to 10 p.m. Nov. 22 at Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview. The competition attracts hundreds of comedians from across North America. Only 32 are chosen. The top 10 comedians compete to advance for a chance to occupy one of the five slots in […]

Love Street Playhouse presents "Live in 3, 2, 1," showing from Nov. 15 through Dec. 8 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. Travel back to yesteryear when Hollywood begins dabbling with the cutting-edge technology of television. A famous director and his trio of larger-than-life stars come to Radio Corporation of America headquarters in New York city […]

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington needs volunteers for a planting in Washougal from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 23 at Washougal City Hall, 1701 C St., Washougal. Volunteers should wear long pants and closed-toed shoes and bring their own snacks and water. A Spanish translator will be available at this event. Learn more at […]

Covington Middle School, 11200 N.E. Rosewood Road, Vancouver, will host a Fall Holiday Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 featuring holiday goods, crafts and handmade wares.

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington needs volunteers for planting events around Clark County from 9 to noon on Saturdays in October and November. Register at thewatershedalliance.org. The dates and locations are below. Oct. 26: Burnt Bridge Creek, Vancouver Nov. 2: Horn's Corner, Ridgefield Nov. 9: Camas Nov. 16: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Campus, Camas Nov. […]

"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 […]

"Exquisite Creatures Revealed" is a new exhibit from Oregon-based artist and naturalist Christopher Marley at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) through Feb. 17. Marley’s intricate artworks feature […]

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 […]

The Japanese Garden will host an exhibit exhibition, Kintsugi: The Restorative Art of Naoko Fukumaru, through Jan. 27.  Kintsugi is a Japanese artform that takes broken items such as ceramics and mends them with lacquer dusted with powdered gold. This exhibit will explore themes of healing through the artwork of kintsugi artist and master conservator Naoko […]

Columbia Springs is hosting Super Plants Nature Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Attendees will enjoy a day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring "super plants." The event is designed for all ages. Admission is free. Drop-ins are welcome. No registration is necessary. Questions? Email […]

The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8 at the clubhouse, 2505 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland. Visitors can see an HO scale model of the Columbia Gorge and surrounding areas. VIP tours start at 8:30 a.m. Buy […]

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a Christmas Spiders workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 23. Attendees will learn about the European folklore of Christmas spiders in this  hands-on class. Students will create their own Christmas spiders, customizable to their own personality and style. The spider can become an ornament or […]

The new ice skating rink at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is open from Nov. 23 to Jan. 1. The synthetic rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The rink will be closed Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving day), Dec. 2, 4, 5, […]

Metropolitan Performing Arts Broadway Junior presents young drama students in “Annie, Kids,” with showtimes at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 23 and 24. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning musical, "Annie Kids" follows little orphan Annie as she charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New […]

Northwest Personal Training is hosting a new winter training program held on Saturdays from noon to 1 p.m. The six week program will explore a new training technique each week. Cost is $180 for the full six weeks. All fitness levels are welcome to attend, whether a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this program will […]

Prairie High School presents "Mary Poppins." Shows are 7 p.m. Nov. 15, 16, 22 and 23, with a 1 p.m. show with sign language interpretation on Nov. 23. Tickets are $7 for students, $15 for adults and $12 for honored citizens. Follow jack-of-all trades Bert as he takes the audience around merry ol’ England, introducing […]

Single Seniors will meet for lunch at Golden City Chinese Restaurant, 6204 N.E. Highway 99, starting at 1 p.m. Nov. 23. For more information, contact 360-892-8944.

Love Street Playhouse presents "Live in 3, 2, 1," showing from Nov. 15 through Dec. 8 at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. Travel back to yesteryear when Hollywood begins dabbling with the cutting-edge technology of television. A famous director and his trio of larger-than-life stars come to Radio Corporation of America headquarters in New York city […]

Journey Theater presents "Beauty and the Beast," playing from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The play follows Belle and the Beast, a prince trapped in a beastly form. Can the Beast learn to love before time runs out, breaking his curse? Showtimes are 7 p.m. […]

Willful Wines will host two Holiday Tastings at the Grant House, 1101 Officer's Row, Vancouver, from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 23 and 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 24. Guests can taste the winery's entire line-up of Oregon wines including single-vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs, Walla Walla reds, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. Holiday discounts will […]

Brickhouse Bar and Grill, 109 W. 15th St., Vancouver, presents a performance by three groups of students from the School of Rock music school in East Vancouver: Best of the 90s, British Invasion and SoRad Adult Band. The cover charge for the show, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 23, is $15 for adults and free […]

Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary will host a Holiday Garland-Making Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver. Attendees will be guided through the steps to make a festive garland with natural materials. The cost is $30 per person. Register at themermadecompany.com/product/diy-holiday-garland/92?. Learn more at dandelionteahouse.com.

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 […]

Journey Theater presents "Beauty and the Beast," playing from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The play follows Belle and the Beast, a prince trapped in a beastly form. Can the Beast learn to love before time runs out, breaking his curse? Showtimes are 7 p.m. […]

Prairie High School presents "Mary Poppins." Shows are 7 p.m. Nov. 15, 16, 22 and 23, with a 1 p.m. show with sign language interpretation on Nov. 23. Tickets are $7 for students, $15 for adults and $12 for honored citizens. Follow jack-of-all trades Bert as he takes the audience around merry ol’ England, introducing […]

The Clark College Jazz Bands present their Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23 in the Gaiser Student Center on Clark College's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Admission to the performance is free and the concert is open to the public. Donations to the Clark College Music Department are welcome at the […]