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 […]

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 support local veterans and their families. Weekday hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Weekend hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more details, visit […]

Jebale Coffee at The Portal, 1207 E. Reserve St., Vancouver, is hosting Christmas in the Couve, a  holiday market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15. The market features local vendors with handmade gifts, treats, and seasonal goodies. Enjoy coffee from Jebale while browsing. Admission is free but RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-the-couv-tickets-1109269939249. Learn […]

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 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 host an Ornament Swap Party from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 15. Participation is free. Attendees should bring ornaments to give away and can take a "new" ornament home with them. Get more details at vampireunicorns.xyz/product/ornament-swap-party/.  

Friends of DanceWorks present "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 1 p.m. Dec. 15 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The show is best suited for ages 4 and up. The production features more than 100 students  and pre-professional dancers, telling the story […]

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "White Christmas" with showtimes at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 12, 13 and 20; 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14; and 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 15 and 21. 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Columbia Theatre presents the Tim Burton film, "The Nightmare Before Christmas," at 2 p.m. Dec. 15. Tickets are $5 at columbiatheatre.com.

Willful Wine will host Holiday High Teas at the Grant House, 1101 Officer's Row, Vancouver, from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 and Dec. 22. The tea includes crustless tea sandwiches and savory bites, an English scone with jam and cream and a selection of sweet treats. The cost is $50 per person plus state […]

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents its Holiday Pops concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14 and from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15 at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St. in the Salmon Creek area of Vancouver. The program will be guest conducted by acclaimed maestro Farkhad Khudyev. The performance will kick off […]

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 […]

KilnFolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, is offering a Sculpted Snowman workshop for $55. There are three times to choose from: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Attendees will build their own ceramic snowman. No prior experience is necessary; instructors […]

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 […]

Ekklesia Theatre presents "Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Vancouver Christmas Show" with showtimes from Dec. 13-22 at North Creek Church, aka The Coffee Church, at 10311 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. This cheeky, family-friendly retelling of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" features five actors playing over 30 characters, with plenty of laughs and local references. Showtimes are 7 […]

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 […]

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 31, with a centerpiece display at 4616 N.W. […]

Peacock Lane in Portland’s Sunnyside neighborhood will be open for free viewing from 6-11 p.m. daily from Dec. 15 to 31. Pedestrian-only nights are Dec. 15 and 16, when the […]

Willful Wine will host Holiday Carols with the Fireside Carolers at the Grant House, 1101 Officer’s Row, Vancouver, from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15. Dinner reservations open at 4:45 p.m. The carols are open to all ages with a $10 cover charge. Make reservations at willfulwine.com or call 360-433-2206.

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 […]

Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, presents the Small Wonders art show and sale from Dec. 6-27. This holiday exhibit features 300 works priced between $5 and $150. Buyers can take home art on the spot. The opening reception is 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 in conjunction with downtown Vancouver's First […]

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 […]

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Re-Imagined Radio presents "A Radio Christmas Sampler, Vol. 4" airing at 1 p.m. Dec. 16 on community radio stations on KXRW-FM (99.9), Vancouver, and KXRY-FM (91.1 and 107.1), Portland. Hear samples from "This Is Your FBI" ("The Return of St. Nick." Episode #195. Dec. 24, 1948); Lux Radio Theatre's "It's a Wonderful Life" starring Jimmy Stewart, […]

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Monday afternoons at Mallard Landing Assisted Living, 813 S.E. Clark Ave. in Battle Ground, from 1 to 3 p.m.

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Monday afternoons at Highgate Senior Living, 9803 NE Hazel Dell Ave., from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

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 […]

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

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 […]

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 31, with a centerpiece display at 4616 N.W. […]

Peacock Lane in Portland’s Sunnyside neighborhood will be open for free viewing from 6-11 p.m. daily from Dec. 15 to 31. Pedestrian-only nights are Dec. 15 and 16, when the […]

KilnFolk Clay Studio, 108 West Sixth St., Vancouver, is offering a Winter Gnome Hand-Building Workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 for $65 per person. Guests will craft their own ceramic gnomes with step-by-step guidance. Adults and children ages 8 and up are welcome. No experience is necessary. Add details like fuzzy hats and […]

The next regular public meeting of the FVRLibraries Board of Trustees is 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Vancouver Community Library. It will be a hybrid (in-person/online) meeting. View the agenda at fvrl.org/sites/default/files/2024-12/Board_Agenda_2024-12-16.pdf.  View meeting materials at fvrl.org/board-trustees.

The Camas Public Library will host a Wrap Party from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 16 at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. The library will provide tape, scissors, and some […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

Single Seniors will meet for lunch at McGrath's Fish House, 12501 S.E. 2nd Cir., starting at 1 p.m. Dec. 17. For more information call 360-892-8944.

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 […]

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 31, with a centerpiece display at 4616 N.W. […]

Peacock Lane in Portland’s Sunnyside neighborhood will be open for free viewing from 6-11 p.m. daily from Dec. 15 to 31. Pedestrian-only nights are Dec. 15 and 16, when the […]

KilnFolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, is offering a Sculpted Snowman workshop for $55. There are three times to choose from: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Attendees will build their own ceramic snowman. No prior experience is necessary; instructors […]

The Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, hosts the “Cover to Cover” book club from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month. The club is a general fiction book club for adults. To get the book, either pick up one of the copies that have been set aside for the […]

The Small Acreage Program of WSU Clark County Extension will host a Waterwise Workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 17 at the 78th St. Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Attendance is free but registration is required at water121724.bpt.me, by emialing terry.koper@wsu.edu or calling 564-397-5729. Michelle Week […]

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.

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.

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 tea. Reservations are required by email to staff@pomeroyfarm.org. Include party size, preferred date and any dietary concerns. Tickets are $42 each. A tour of Pomeroy Farm's […]

Single Seniors bi-weekly food and cards meeting in the Vancouver Mall food court, starting at noon. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, will host weekly Advent services at 1 p.m. Wednesdays from Dec. 4, 11 and 18.

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held virtually Wednesday afternoons via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m.

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 […]

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Wednesday afternoons at The Camas Community Center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave., from 3 to 5 p.m.

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 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 […]

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 31, with a centerpiece display at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver. See a life-sized Nativity scene with a 24-foot-tall star, a 60-foot lighted cedar tree, a 15-foot snowman, characters from “Frozen,” lifelike reindeer, […]

The Clark-Skamania Fly Fishers December general meeting will be held at the Black Pearl on the Columbia starting at 5 p.m. Dec. 18. This meeting will include a presentation by club members who will share stories of their fishing adventures. Doors open at 5 p.m., "Wet Fly Hour" is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pizza […]

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.

Peacock Lane in Portland’s Sunnyside neighborhood will be open for free viewing from 6-11 p.m. daily from Dec. 15 to 31. Pedestrian-only nights are Dec. 15 and 16, when the street is blocked to vehicle traffic. Cars will be allowed on the street Dec. 17-31. If viewing on foot, parking is available on surrounding streets. […]

The 17th Washougal Song Circle singer/songwriter evening is 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 18 at Ashwood Taps & Trucks, 1535 E St., Washougal. Performers are Chad Bault, Laura May and James Rossi along with host Raven Fables. Learn more at washougal-songcraft.org/wsf/. Admission is free. Food, beer and other drinks are available to buy.

Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver, will host a Pride Mixer from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Join local queer organizers for this quarterly meet-up. Learn about upcoming queer- and pride-related events and discuss ways to mobilize and come together post-election. Email Kat at kat@dandelionteahouse.com with questions.

Attend a holiday sip-and-paint event at Pepper Bridge/Amavi Cellars, 677 W. Columbia Way, Vancouver, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 18. Artist Elida Field of Elida Art Studio and Gallery will guide students through the step-by-step process of painting a merry moose. Attendees will go home with a finished 11”x14” painting. The cost is $85 and […]

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.

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 […]

HOPE Dementia Support Group - Woodland is a weekly support group for caregivers of individuals living with dementia. Meetings are 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays at the Woodland East Mobile Home Park Clubhouse at 369 Gun Club Road, Woodland.

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.

Single Seniors will meet at Golden Corral buffet, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. starting at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 19. 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.

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 […]

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 31, with a centerpiece display at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver. See a life-sized Nativity scene with a 24-foot-tall star, a 60-foot lighted cedar tree, a 15-foot snowman, characters from “Frozen,” lifelike reindeer, […]

Peacock Lane in Portland’s Sunnyside neighborhood will be open for free viewing from 6-11 p.m. daily from Dec. 15 to 31. Pedestrian-only nights are Dec. 15 and 16, when the street is blocked to vehicle traffic. Cars will be allowed on the street Dec. 17-31. If viewing on foot, parking is available on surrounding streets. […]

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, is hosting a Winter Solstice Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19, led by Angel Biederbeck of the Columbia River Witches Collective. Attendees will learn about the significance of the winter solstice and mark the shortest day of the year, including ways to prepare for the return […]

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "Protecting and helping those you love through estate planning!" starting at 6 p.m. Dec. 19. 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, […]

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. […]

Vancouver Community Jazz Band will present its Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Elks Lodge. Admission is a suggested donation of $5. The 25-piece ensemble includes musicians from age 14 through senior citizens.

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 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.

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.

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 […]

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.

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

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

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 Friday meeting 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 […]

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 Camas Public Library hosts a free Family Bingo Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the third Friday of every month. Winners will receive a prize. All ages are welcome and no registration is necessary.

Birdhouse Books hosts "The Ephemerists," a paper arts and collage group that meets from 5 to 7 p.m. on the third Friday of every month at 1001 Main St., Vancouver. The group will make journals, do collage, make washi tape and other paper-based creative projects. There's a $5 charge per person to cover costs for […]

The 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 […]

Christmas on Franklin features 200,000 lights stretched across 8 properties that will glow from 5 to 10 p.m. every night until Dec. 31, with a centerpiece display at 4616 N.W. Franklin St., Vancouver. See a life-sized Nativity scene with a 24-foot-tall star, a 60-foot lighted cedar tree, a 15-foot snowman, characters from “Frozen,” lifelike reindeer, […]

Gather and Feast Farm, 2706 N.E. 369th St., La Center, offers a holiday light display, open nightly until 8 p.m. through Jan. 5.  Visitors are invited to stroll through twinkling displays and enjoy the crisp winter air. Admission is $5 per person, with free entry for children aged 3 and under. Admission is free for […]

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.

Columbia Dance presents its local history-inspired Nutcracker production with beavers fighting fur trappers, dancing wapato plants and Oregon Trail children arriving via covered wagon. Showtimes are 6 p.m. Dec. 20 (sensory-friendly with softer music, more lights and buffer seats) and 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22. Livestream viewing is available. The performance is […]

Peacock Lane in Portland’s Sunnyside neighborhood will be open for free viewing from 6-11 p.m. daily from Dec. 15 to 31. Pedestrian-only nights are Dec. 15 and 16, when the street is blocked to vehicle traffic. Cars will be allowed on the street Dec. 17-31. If viewing on foot, parking is available on surrounding streets. […]

Visitors are invited to see a live re-enactment of the Christmas Nativity with narration from the comfort of their vehicles. The nativity can be viewed from 6 to 8 p.m. […]

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 […]