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.

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, is hosting a Wishing Tree workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 12. Attendees will create a tree with herbs and flowers at the base, adorning branches with crystals, keys, coins and scrolls. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz/product/wishing-trees-class/. The cost is $40. Learn more at vampireunicorns.xyz.

Single Seniors will meet for lunch at Amaro's Table, located at 816 N.E. 98th Cir., starting at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 12. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, will offer a Winter Warmth Soup Bowl-making workshop from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 12, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 18 and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 29. Attendees will create a ceramic soup bowl using rolled slabs with the guidance of a studio instructor. […]

The Columbia River Dancers will host beginning and mainstream square dance lessons from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12 and 19 at Manor Grange at the corner of 179th Street and 72nd Avenue in Battle Ground. Singles and couples are welcome. Admission is free but donations are welcome. For more details, call 503-269-2068 or visit […]

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.

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.

Singer/Songwriter, fingerstyle guitarist Kit Garoutte will perform from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 13 at Maryhill Winery Vancouver Tasting Room and Bistro, 801 Waterfront Way, Suite 105, Vancouver. Kit will play a variety of vocal and instrumental guitar music across multiple genres. Learn more at maryhillwinery.com/Visit/Vancouver.

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.

The SciFi and Fantasy Book Club in Vancouver discusses science fiction, fantasy and horror novels at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month online or at Barnes & Noble, 7700 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Learn more at meetup.com/scifireaders.

The Clark Conservation District Native Plant Sale is now through Jan. 24, featuring online orders of affordable native plants with in-person pick-up from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education at 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Learn more at clarkcd.org/native-plant-sale. See the complete catalog of […]

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.

Single Seniors will meet for breakfast at Kitchen Table Cafe, 705 N.E. 136th Ave. starting at 10 a.m. Jan. 14. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

The Camas Public Library seeks teens age 14 to 17 to serve on the Teen Library Council to offer input on how the library serves teens. The council meets from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. Registration is required at camaspl.org/TLC.

The Camas Public Library hosts a Spanish Conversation Group from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through the end of June. Beginning Spanish speakers can enhance their language skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Participation is free. For more details, visit CamasPL.org/spanishconvo.

PeaceHealth will host an adult support group for survivors of suicide on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings will be at 5400 MacArthur Blvd., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Meetings are located downstairs.

The Second Story Gallery, upstairs at the Camas Public Library, presents "Transformation Through Travel - Photographs by Leslie Struxness," on display from Jan. 3-31 with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 3 and an artist's talk at 6 p.m. Jan. 14. The exhibit features photographs by Leslie Struxness captured on her travels, […]

Jam Session will host "Introductory Jam: Where Do I Start?" a four-hour workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 14 and 16 at Sons of Norway Hall, 2400 Grant St., Vancouver. Students will learn simple song forms and chords, the basics of improvisation, vocal skills, how to play with others and group-playing strategies. Attendees should […]

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 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.

WorkSource, 204 S.E. Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver, will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 15 with early entry for Veterans at 9:30 a.m. Employers in attendance will include Union Pacific Railroad, Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, HireQuest, Support for Early Learning and Families, Lacamas Creek Post Acute Care, Department of Social […]

The Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield, offers the Adult Fiber Arts Social Circle from 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday. Any stitchery hobby is welcome, even mending. Get details on this and other fiber arts groups at fvrl.librarymarket.com.

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.

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 Camas Public Library will host Preschool Animal Hospital at 4 p.m. Jan. 15. Kids are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animals to the library's Animal Hospital, where kids can pretend to be veterinations. They'll visit hands-on activity stations to give their furry friends a health check-up and enjoy playing with other young animal […]

The Camas Public Library offers an online speaker series featuring talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. January’s speakers are TJ Klune, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of "The House in the Cerulean Sea" and "The Extraordinaries," at 4 p.m. Jan. 15; Amanda Montell, the iHeart Radio Award-winning podcaster and New […]

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.

Lane Cellars, 340 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, will host a Paint Night with local artist Elida Field from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 15. Field will guide participants through the step-by-step process of painting a Highland cow. The cost is $85 and includes all supplies, one glass of wine and a small cheese board. Additional […]

Northwest Personal Training, 1011 Broadway, Vancouver, will host weekly Partner Yoga sessions from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 8 through Feb. 12, led by personal trainers Carson and his […]

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 […]

Clark College’s Archer Gallery presents "Nature Patterns," featuring works by Kim Cridler and Tamara English, on display through March 24. The exhibit's opening reception is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 16. On Jan. 30, English will give an artist's talk from 10 to 11 a.m. and Cridler will give an artist's talk from 1 […]

The Military Officers Association of America member luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Cascadia Tech Culinary Academy, 12200 N.E. 28th St., Vancouver. The Port of Vancouver Community Relations Manager will speak on the port's Vancouver waterfront happenings. The cost to attend is $25. RSVP to Larry DeVries at 612-743-3509.

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 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.

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, is hosting a "Setting Up Your Herbal Apothecary" workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16.  Attendees will learn how to organize and store herbs, teas and tinctures. Instructor Erin will help students select essential herbs and tools for a natural medicine cabinet. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz/product/setting-up-your-herbal-apothecary-class/. The cost […]

The Vancouver Symphony’s Chamber Music Series welcomes Rodney Sauer's live accompaniment to the 1929 silent film, "Why Be Good?" at the Kiggins Theatre at 7 p.m. Jan. 16. Sauer, a member of the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra, will provide a period-authentic score along with musicians Eva Richey on violin, Dieter Ratzlaf on cello, Bruce […]

The Clark Conservation District Native Plant Sale is now through Jan. 24, featuring online orders of affordable native plants with in-person pick-up from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education at 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Learn more at clarkcd.org/native-plant-sale. See the complete catalog of […]

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 Fort Vancouver Lions Club will meet at the Golden Corral, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., starting at noon. Learn more at fortvancovuer-lions.org.

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.

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.

Single Seniors Friday meeting with food and cards from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information or to RSVP call 360-892-8944.

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.

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.

Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, hosts a "Clay Together" pottery date night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. The cost is $150 per couple. Class features beginner-friendly projects like slab-rolled mugs and vases with one single-color firing (additional colors are available for an extra […]

Columbia Theatre presents a screening of the 1929 silent film, "Why Be Good?" with live accompaniment by Rodney Sauer and musicians from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $25 at columbiatheatre.com.

Columbia Dance Center will host Scottish Dance Classes from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays from Jan. 10 to March 28. New dancers are welcome. No partner or experience is needed. Soft-soled shoes are recommended. The first class is free. Additional classes are $8 at the door. Learn more at rscds-swws.org.

Hope For Food Addiction is a 12 step meeting held every Saturday morning at All Saints Episcopal Church, located at 2206 N.W. 99th St., from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For […]

"Totally Red" is Hockinson High School's 45-minute one-act comedy featuring six retellings of Little Red Riding Hood. Shows are 2 and 5 p.m. Jan. 18 at 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie, with an additional early show for attendees of the Totally Red Character Breakfast at 9 a.m. Attendees can enjoy breakfast, do crafts and […]

Passages to Success hosts Coffee Chats for local businesspeople from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at Latte Da Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver. Attendance is free. Coffee and food will be available to purchase from the venue. Learn more at passagestosuccess.com.

"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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, will offer a Winter Warmth Soup Bowl-making workshop from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 12, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 18 and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 29. Attendees will create a ceramic soup bowl using rolled slabs with the guidance of a studio instructor. […]

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: The Critical Role of Estate Planning in Securing Your Legacy!" starting at 11 a.m. Jan. 18. This event will be presented both virtually as well as in-person by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. […]

Art at the Cave gallery hosts a free Artist's Talk from 1 to 2 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month at 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Artists featured in the gallery's current exhibit will answer questions such as what inspired them and how they created their art. Learn more at artatthecave.com.  

Art at the CAVE presents "Farewell to the Dragon, Welcome to the Snake," an exhibit celebrating the transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese zodiac calendar. The Year of the Snake begins with the Lunar New Year on Jan. 29. The opening reception for the […]

Single Seniors will meet for fun and games in The Lofts rec room, 5300 N.E. 82nd Ave. from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 18. Attendees may park in any parking spot that is not marked reserved and are asked to bring snacks to share with the group. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Hockinson High School presents "Totally Red," a 45-minute one-act comedy featuring six retellings of Little Red Riding Hood. Shows are 2 and 5 p.m. Jan. 18 at 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Tickets are $8-$10. There is an additional 10 a.m. show for attendees of the Totally Red Character Breakfast at 9 a.m. Tickets […]

The Camas Public Library will host a Chess Club everything third Saturday of the month starting at 2 p.m. People of all ages and skillsets welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chess sets and boards, but some will be provided. Register at camaspl.org/CHESSCLUB.

Hockinson High School presents "Totally Red," a 45-minute one-act comedy featuring six retellings of Little Red Riding Hood. Shows are 2 and 5 p.m. Jan. 18 at 16819 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie. Tickets are $8-$10. There is an additional 10 a.m. show for attendees of the Totally Red Character Breakfast at 9 a.m. Tickets […]

Skamania Lodge will host a wine dinner with Willamette Valley Vineyards from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 18 at 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson. Enjoy a five-course meal featuring hors d’oeuvres, mushroom consomme and scallop crudo and dry-aged moulard duck breast. The cost is $135 per person. RSVP at skamanialodge.rezdy.com.

ilani Casino Resort presents a benefit concert featuring Season 21 American Idol Champion Iam Tongi at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 in the Cowlitz Ballroom at 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. Proceeds support Imagination Library of Washington. Tickets are $85 at imaginationlibrarywashington.org/iam_tongi_benefit_concert.  

Columbia Theatre will present "ZooZoo" from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview. Tickets are $40 to $45. Learn more at columbiatheatre.com.

The Vancouver Comedy Jam is 8 to 11 p.m. Jan. 18 at the RV Inn Style Resorts Convention Center, 7607 N.E. 26th Ave., Ridgefield featuring Pacific Northwest comedians. The lineup includes Imani, Ben Harkins, Adam Pasi, Brent Lowrey, Megan and Joe Crumb. Tickets are $15 at universe.com/events/vancouver-comedy-jam-tickets-KBGC5D.