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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 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, […]

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.

From 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 25, preschool and kindergarten-aged kids will explore smell and texture in this creative way to paint, adding water to spices to create an aromatic painting. This program is for preschool and kindergarten aged children with an adult. All materials will be provided and registration is required at CamasPL.org/SpicePainting.

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. Sign up at CamasPL.org/closeknit.

Vancouver City Council will hold its next council community forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m.  Nov. 25 at Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center, 13413 N.E. LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive. All community members are invited to attend and share their questions, concerns, and ideas directly with the City Council. The round-table forum will include small-group discussions […]

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.

Little Dragons is a school-year reading program for infants and preschoolers (birth through four years old). Reading with small children teaches  them about the sounds and letters and creates positive interactions with books. For more details, visit CamasPL.org/littledragons.

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, […]

Single Seniors will be eating out at Red Robin, 8311 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, starting at 1 p.m. Nov. 26. For more information call 360-892-8944.

Our next monthly meeting of the Vancouver Wildlife League is 6 p.m. Nov. 26 at Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post 14, 4607 N.E. St. James Rd., Vancouver. The guest speaker is […]

Calling all culinary enthusiasts! Do you like exploring and trying new recipes? Then this is the group for you! Come to the Camas Public Library for "Cook the Book," 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month Every month we will focus on a different type of recipe (e.g. appetizers, soups, cookies, […]

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 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.

Presented by the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington, Friends of Dementia Memory Café is graciously hosted by Latte Da Coffeehouse and Wine Bar on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon. The café is to provide a safe space for those living with dementia and their 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 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 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, […]

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.

Skamania Lodge will host a Village Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 27 in the ballroom at 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson. Shoppers will find the wares of our local merchants and artisans while enjoying live music by Shelly Rudolf. Guests can also enjoy cookies, coffee, and cocoa while they shop.

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 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, hosts Poetry Street PNW Open Mic from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Attendees are invited to read their own original poetry out loud, or share poems by a favorite poet -- or just come to listen. All ages are welcome. […]

Love's a Joke is a stand-up comedy tour featuring comedy couples (married, dating and divorced) dishing on marriage, sex, divorce, parenthood, fighting and weddings. The Love’s a Joke Volume I […]

The Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation's 8th Annual Turkey Trot starts at 8:45 a.m. Nov. 28 with the Drumstick Dash, a short run for children ages five and under and not yet in kindergarten. The main event, an untimed 5K run/walk, starts at 9 a.m. Both events will begin and end at Union Ridge Elementary School […]

The Tofurky Trot is 9 to 11 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28, at Oaks Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland. All ages and fitness levels are welcome to participate in this 5k run/walk, beginning in Oaks Park and continuing on the Springwater Trail and across the Sellwood Bridge. Advance registration (until 5 p.m. Nov. […]

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 Thanksgiving lunch at McGrath's Fish House, 12501 S.E. 2nd Cir., starting at 12 p.m. Nov. 28. Due to the holiday, attendees are asked to RSVP beforehand. 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 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 […]

Skamania Lodge, 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, will offer a Holiday Light Walk through the meadow and under the Douglas firs in Tree House Village from dusk until 9 p.m. every night from Nov. 29 to Jan. 3. Guests can enjoy hot cocoa around the fire pit at the end of their stroll.

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 […]

Friends of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site are hosting an Aviation Art Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30 in the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum. Find warbirds' paintings, prints and framed posters, airplane model kits, British World War I-related items, pins and aviation books. Included in the […]

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 Valiant Ballroom will host a Holidays Makers Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 (Black Friday) and Nov. 30 (Small Business Saturday) at 109 W. Ninth St., Vancouver. Shop for handmade crafts, artisanal foods, original artworks, home decor, fashion, accessories and one-of-a-kind products. Learn more at facebook.com/events/386669380560744.

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, […]

LiveWell Camas, 417 N.E. Birch St., Camas, will welcome Indigenous makers and small businesses to share their wares at the Indigenous Makers Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 29 during Little Box Friday.

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, 4201 N.E. 66th Ave., Suite 105, Vancouver, from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday. For more information, 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.

The Vancouver Farmers Market is hosting a Holiday Market from 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 30 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Hilton Hotel, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Find arts, crafts, gifts and treats from local makers. For more information, visit vancouverfarmersmarket.com or […]

The Vancouver Community Tree Lighting is Nov. 29, starting at 4 p.m. at the Vancouver Waterfront. Santa will arrive on a Tidewater Barge accompanied by a flotilla of Christmas ships. He'll disembark at Terminal 1 then join a holiday parade from the waterfront to Esther Short Park. The celebration at the park includes live music, […]

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 […]

See the Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Nov. 29-Dec. 31. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. The light show is open from 4:30 to 11 p.m. Dec. 13-25, Christmas Day. Recognized as the largest holiday light show […]

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is Nov. 29 through Dec. 30 (except Christmas day) at 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland. This walk-through event features millions of lights and about a quarter-mile of footpaths. Guests can also enjoy choir concerts in the chapel, outdoor caroling, puppet shows and live music. Visitors should dress for the […]

Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, will host Winter Gleam holiday light show from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 29 and continuing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening in December. In addition to light displays, light tunnels and twinkling pathways, the event features holiday-themed games, seasonal food and treats, local vendors with […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Single Seniors will attend a holiday bazaar on Nov. 30. For more information call 360-892-8944.

The Vancouver Farmers Market is hosting a Holiday Market from 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 30 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Hilton Hotel, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Find arts, crafts, gifts and treats from local makers. For more information, visit vancouverfarmersmarket.com or […]

The Prairie High School Yuletide Carnival is a free event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30 at 11311 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. The community is invited to eat free pancakes, drink hot chocolate, play carnival games, get pictures with Santa and pick out a free toy from Santa’s Workshop (or kids can pick […]

Friends of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site are hosting an Aviation Art Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30 in the Historic Hangar at Pearson Air Museum. Find warbirds' paintings, prints and framed posters, airplane model kits, British World War I-related items, pins and aviation books. Included in the […]

"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 rare organisms from around the world in stunning displays. His tributes to the beauty of the natural world broaden our knowledge about biodiversity and conservation. […]

Take a train to visit Santa with the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad’s Christmas Specials. The 1941 ALCO S2 diesel locomotive departs at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 30-31, Dec. 7-8, Dec. 14-15, Dec. 21-22 from the station in Yacolt. See views of the Lewis River then stop at Moulton Station for warm cider, cocoa […]

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 […]

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 […]

Shop small and local in downtown Camas on Nov. 30 for Small Business Saturday. Downtown businesses will offer discounts and free "Shop Small" bags and merchandise. Downtown Camas “elves” will hand out goodies and coupons sponsored by the Downtown Camas Association. Get a candy bar from the elves and see if you're the winner of a […]

The Valiant Ballroom will host a Holidays Makers Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 (Black Friday) and Nov. 30 (Small Business Saturday) at 109 W. Ninth St., Vancouver. Shop for handmade crafts, artisanal foods, original artworks, home decor, fashion, accessories and one-of-a-kind products. Learn more at facebook.com/events/386669380560744.

Celebrate Small Business Saturday at the Grinchmas Gift Bazaar in downtown Camas, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Donna Roberts Group offices, 403 N.E. Fifth Ave. Attendees will find a festive "Whoville" setting with refreshments, local vendors and selfies with the Grinch. Shop for artwork, scarves, jewelry, wine and home décor. Admission is free. For […]

Dennis 7 Dees Garden Center, 10006 Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, will host Reindeer Magic on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. See real Reindeer, visit with Santa Claus and enjoy festive family activities at this holiday event. Additional vendor offerings include Santa photos, face painting, fresh food, sweet treats and warm beverages. Tickets are $9 per […]

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, […]

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a Christmas Spiders workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 30. Attendees will learn about the European tradition of Yule logs in this  hands-on class. Students will create their own "Magickal Yule Logs," according to their personality and style. The spider can become an ornament […]

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 […]

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. […]

The Uptown Village Association will host a tree lighting celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at Main Street Church, 1812 Main St., Vancouver. The event includes a tree lighting at dusk, a live band, a choir performance, Biker Claus and hot beverages to purchase. Learn more at facebook.com/uptownvillage/.

See the Winter Wonderland drive-through light show at Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Nov. 29-Dec. 31. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 4:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. The light show is open from 4:30 to 11 p.m. Dec. 13-25, Christmas Day. Recognized as the largest holiday light show […]

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is Nov. 29 through Dec. 30 (except Christmas day) at 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland. This walk-through event features millions of lights and about a quarter-mile of footpaths. Guests can also enjoy choir concerts in the chapel, outdoor caroling, puppet shows and live music. Visitors should dress for the […]

Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way, Portland, will host Winter Gleam holiday light show from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 29 and continuing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening in December. In addition to light displays, light tunnels and twinkling pathways, the event features holiday-themed games, seasonal food and treats, local vendors with […]

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. […]

Columbia Theatre presents Eagles' tribute band, Take It to the Limit, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview. The band will play classics like "Hotel California," "Heartache Tonight," "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Take It To The Limit," "Desperado" and "Life in the Fast Lane." Purchase tickets ($40-$45) 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 […]