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 […]

Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post #14, 4607 N.E. St. James Road, Vancouver, will host a Christmas Tree Sale, Dec. 1-22. Shoppers will find a variety of freshly cut Christmas trees. Sales […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a Yule Witch Bells workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 1. Attendees will you’ll create your own one of a kind witch bells, hung on a doorknob as a symbol of protection and guard against negativity. Students will choose Yule-themed ribbons, charms and stones All […]

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. […]

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 […]

Sweet Pea's Tea Room and the Battle Ground Art Alliance will celebrate the grand opening of The Loft Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 1. The gallery, located upstairs at 1207 S.E. Rasmussen Blvd., Suite 107, Battle Ground, will host its first exhibit featuring art from Battle Ground Art Alliance members and will run […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness SW Washington will host a Family Support Group online via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month. […]

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 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 […]

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 Camas Public Library will host an English Conversation Group monthly from 2 to 3 p.m. Attendees will practice speaking, listening, and expressing one's self confidently with fellow language enthusiasts. Attendees will enhance their language skills in a supportive and engaging environment. All are welcome whether they are a beginner or advanced learner, the group […]

The Camas Public Library hosts a monthly book club for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies at 4:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month. Attendees will read YA fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels that feature LGBTQIA+ characters and themes, or literature written by someone from the LGBTQIA+ community. Register at CamasPL.Org/RainbowReads then pick up […]

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 […]

Washington State University Vancouver invites the community to Holiday Cheer and Gift Gear from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Get a free photo with WSU’s mascot Butch T. Cougar (dressed as Santa Butch in a fur-trimmed red shirt and cap) or Holiday Butch (in […]

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "5 Critical Tools" starting at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. This event will be presented virtually by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive seminar webcast dates and details call, 360-696-2069. All virtual registrants will receive […]

The award-winning Clark College Orchestra will offer its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Skyview Concert Hall, 81300 N.W. 139th St., in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver. The program features works by Coleridge-Taylor, Harty and Chadwick as well as one of director Donald Appert’s compositions, “Vignette for String Orchestra.” Admission is free […]

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 […]

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 offer a Family Caregiver Support Group from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every first and third Wednesday of each month […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Camas Public Library offers an online speaker series featuring talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. December’s speakers are Jeffrey Post at 11 a.m. Dec. 4 and Laura Dave […]

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.

Pomeroy Farm will host six Christmas Teas at noon on Dec. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18 and 21. The menu will feature assorted savories and sandwiches, various desserts, scones and […]

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.

Pepper Bridge Winery and Amavi Cellars host a Wine Wednesday Block Party from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at 677 Columbia Way, Vancouver. Admission […]

The Camas Public Library offers a creative writing club for teens in grades 6 through 12 from 5 to 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. Dear Reader […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Alexus Lila Swanberg of The Living Wellness Lounge will lead a Zoom workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4 discussing how a personalized, whole-person approach can break the cycle […]

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 […]

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 […]

Friends and Foundation of the Camas Public Library will offer a Winter Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5-7 and from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 […]

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 […]

Single Seniors will host their monthly potluck meeting at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 East Fourth Plain Blvd, starting at 1 p.m. Dec. 5. This month will include an optional […]

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host a Family Support Group online via Zoom from 3 to 4:30 p.m. every first, second and third Thursday of […]

Celtic Muse harp duo will give a free concert from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. These accomplished musicians have […]

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 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 […]

Washougal will host its annual Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 5. Free cookies and hot cocoa will be available during and after the parade. Entertainment includes performances from the Washougal High School band and choir. Santa Claus will bring up the end of the parade, passing out candy […]

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, welcomes Angel Biederbeck of Columbia River Witches Collective to discuss the properties of  gemstones and crystals, how to care for them and use them in daily life. The workshop, 6 to 7:30  p.m. Dec. 5, is $40 per person. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz/product/crystal-magic-ii-class/.

Artist and photographer Lara Blair hosts Creative Connection for Teens for teens ages 13-18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at 411 Art Collective, 411 Dallas St., Camas. Each session features a creative activity in a supportive environment with the aim of inspiring teens' creativity and fostering social connections. […]

The Fort Vancouver Rose Society will host its next general membership meeting -- the group's annual holiday dinner -- at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 730 S.E. 160th Ave., Vancouver. The Society will hold its annual installation of officers and members at large. Reservations are $27 per person. Fid more details […]

At 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Hockinson School District will host “Stone in Love,” a Journey tribute band, for a community concert in the Hockinson High School gymnasium, 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Admission is two canned food items per person to support the HSD/Fire District 3 Holiday Canned Food Drive, or cash donations 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 Clark College Treble Ensemble and College Chorale will  present their Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. Admission is free but donations are welcome. The Treble Ensemble will start the concert with selections by Bach, Gjeilo and Quartel followed by “Pine Needles” by Kevin […]

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.

The Fort Vancouver Lions Club meets at the Golden Corral, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first and third Friday of each month. Attendees are asked to please arrive at 11:30 am to get food. The meeting begins at Noon. The club meets to discuss upcoming service projects […]

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 […]

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.

Friends and Foundation of the Camas Public Library will offer a Winter Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5-7 and from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 […]

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 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.

The Washougal Festival of Trees is 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at Hathaway Elementary, 630 24th St., Washougal. This fundraiser is […]

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 […]

Burnt Bridge Cellars, 1500 Broadway St., Vancouver, hosts an event from 5 to 8 p.m. every first Friday of the month in conjunction with downtown Vancouver's First Friday Art Walk. Enjoy live music, wine and small plates by Chef Kim Mahan, owner of Class Cooking.

Vancouver's Downtown Association hosts a First Friday Art Walk on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Explore downtown Vancouver's many art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Galleries and shops will be open late and many galleries host opening receptions on First Friday where visitors can meet the artists and enjoy […]

LiveWell Camas hosts First Friday Unplugged from 5 to 8 p.m. every first Friday of the month at 417 N.E. Birch St., Camas, featuring live music by local musicians playing family-friendly tunes. Admission is free. Learn more at livewellcamas.com.

Second Story Gallery at the Camas Public Library presents a juried member exhibition from the Northwest Oil Painters Guild, running Nov. 1 to Dec. 20. The Northwest Oil Painters Guild is a community of artists focused on oil painting. Two artists' receptions will be offered from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1 and Dec. 6. The […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Ridgefield Winter Market is 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 with vendors, food carts, a photo booth, raffles and Christmas shopping at […]

The Stocking Stuffer Holiday Market at the Valiant Ballroom, 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, features a selection of products priced at $30 or under, perfect for  a Christmas stocking. Shoppers will find an array of handcrafted goods, artisanal treats and unique products created by local makers. […]

Battle Ground will host a Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E Main St, Battle Ground. Festivities will begin outdoors with caroling led by the Battle Ground High School Choir and continue indoors with hot cocoa and cookies, coloring sheets, letters to Santa and photos […]

La Center will host a Christmas Festival from Dec. 6-8, starting from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 with Santa Housecalls (within La Center city limits). From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7, get holiday shopping done at the Holiday Bazaar featuring local artisans at La Center Middle School, 2001 N.E. Lockwood Creek Road. […]

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 Hockinson Community Tree Lighting is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Hockinson Community Church, 15918 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, with parking at the Hockinson Community Center and Hockinson Middle School. A 20-foot noble fir will be lit and Santa will arrive by fire truck. Enjoy crafts, carolers, holiday treats, live music by […]

Sign up for one of two Christmas cookie decorating workshops, 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 20, at Lacamas Lake Lodge, 277 N.E. Lake Rd., Camas. Heather from Bear Hug Bakery will offer step-by-step guidance to decorate six cookies. No experience is needed. Get more details and sign up at  facebook.com/bearhugcookies/ or call 360-834-5307. The […]

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southwest Washington will host an Autism Support Group virtually via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every first and third Friday of the month. For more information, or to register, visit www.namiswwa.org or call 360-695-2823.

The North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy, and musician Wayne Hoffman host First Friday Open Mic nights from 7-10 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m. Anyone is welcome to perform onstage with talented vocalists and musicians playing guitar, banjo, autoharp, fiddle, piano and singing. There's […]

Touch of Class Chorale presents its holiday concert series, “A Season of Hope," featuring traditional carols and contemporary songs from Latvia, France, Spain, Italy, Poland and the United States. Performances are 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at East Woods Presbyterian Church; 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at Mill Plain United Methodist Church; and 3 p.m. Dec. 15 […]

Vancouver Dance Theatre presents "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Dec. 6-7 and 2 p.m. Dec. 7-8 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. Tickets are $17 to $20 at www.vancouverdancetheatre.com.

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," showing Dec. 6-21 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The musical follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas […]

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 […]

Magenta Theater presents "Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story," playing from Dec. 6-22 at 1108 Main St., Vancouver. The play is an adaptation of the holiday classic, reimagined through theatrical storytelling. Actors transform from narrators into characters, and beloved carols are sung to joyful or sinister effect, giving a fresh perspective to this familiar Christmas story. […]

Skyview High School Band and Dance Program will host its 25th Annual Jazz Festival from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 7 at Skyview High School, 1300 N.W. 139th St. […]

The Gathering Place Church, 2500 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, will host a Christmas market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7. Attendees will find vendors selling handcrafted items for holiday gift-giving. Coffee and treats will be available to buy. Kids will enjoy making a take-home treasure in the candy-can craft booth.

Women of Warrior Strength will host a Winter Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at Living Hope XChange Church, 2711 N.E. Andresen Road, Vancouver. Admission is free. Attendees can shop from local vendors, artisans and crafters and support our local small businesses. Santa Claus will be there for photos with children. Raffle […]

The Sons of Norway Christmas Market is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Columbia Lodge, 2400 Grant St., Vancouver. Browse artisan holiday wares such as jewelry, ornaments, […]

La Center will host a Christmas Festival from Dec. 6-8, starting from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 with Santa Housecalls (within La Center city limits). From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7, get holiday shopping done at the Holiday Bazaar featuring local artisans at La Center Middle School, 2001 N.E. Lockwood Creek Road. […]

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a Volunteer Tree and Shrub Planting along Burnt Bridge Creek from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 7. Volunteers should enter at Burnt […]

Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post #14, 4607 N.E. St. James Road, Vancouver, will host a Christmas Tree Sale, Dec. 1-22. Shoppers will find a variety of freshly cut Christmas trees. Sales […]

Ridgefield will host a Hometown Celebration and Tree Lighting on Dec. 7. Enjoy the hometown holiday spirit of historic downtown Ridgefield with twinkling lights, decorated businesses, gifts, food and holiday […]

The Ridgefield Art Association will host the Chickadee Arts and Crafts Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. Attendees will find a dozen tables with gift items from local artists. Learn more at ridgefieldartassociation.com.

The Washougal Festival of Trees is 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at Hathaway Elementary, 630 24th St., Washougal. This fundraiser is […]

"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 […]

Columbia Springs will offer another Repair Clark County event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at Washington Grange No. 82, 7701 N.E. Ward Road, Vancouver. Bring small broken […]

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 Ridgefield Winter Market is 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 with vendors, food carts, a photo booth, raffles and Christmas shopping at […]

The Stocking Stuffer Holiday Market at the Valiant Ballroom, 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, features a selection of products priced at $30 or under, perfect for  a Christmas stocking. Shoppers will find an array of handcrafted goods, artisanal treats and unique products created by local makers. […]

Friends and Foundation of the Camas Public Library will offer a Winter Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5-7 and from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 […]

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. […]

The Camas Public Library hosts Family Storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month for children aged 2 to 5 featuring a 30-minute storytime followed by a craft. Adults must accompany children. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/FamilyStorytime.