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.

Author and historian Jeff Davis will lead a Grant House Ghost Tour from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 19. Tourtakers should meet at Willful Wine on the first floor, then Davis will spook the wine out of their glasses as he reveals the history of Grant House and its five resident ghosts. Tickets are $20 […]

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 […]

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington and the city of Ridgefield will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service tree planting at Horn Corner from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 20, located at 4405 S. Settler Drive, Ridgefield. Volunteers should dress for the weather with long pants, rainboots or waterproof shoes. Volunteers should […]

Messiah Lutheran Church, 905 N.W. 94th St., Hazel Dell, will host MLK Day for Kids and Youth from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 20. This non-religious event for families features music, arts and crafts, storytime, MLK Day Bingo, playing with the Columbia Play Project and snacks. Kids in eighth grade and younger must bring a […]

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.

Re-Imagined Radio presents samples from the classic radio series, “The Lives of Harry Lime.” Orson Welles stars as both Harry Lime and the narrator. Re-Imagined Radio will draw on the first tale in the classic series, “Too Many Crooks” (August 1951) and the last, “Greek Meets Greek” (July 1952). The episode premieres at 1 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 slot between 4 and 5 p.m. on the third Monday of every month. Register is required at CamasPL.org/TalesWTails.

The Camas Public Library 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 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 lunch at McGrath's Fish House, 12501 S.E. 2nd Cir., starting at 1 p.m. Jan. 21. For more information call 360-892-8944.

Those interested in the Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in the Executive Steering Committee's online public  meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 21. Attendees may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. Watch live at youtube.com/live/kLS18EmPrNk.

The Camas Public Library hosts a Graphic Novel Book Club on the third Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. The group is for teens who love graphic novels and manga. Each month, the group will read a different graphic novel from a variety of genres and topics. After registration, attendees can pick up a free […]

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.

The Artisans' Guild of Camas and Camas Public Library will host Pencils and Pints from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at A Beer at a Time, 216 N.E. Third Ave., Camas. This is a low-key meet-up for adults  to draw, doodle or scribble while enjoying a beer or other drink. No registration is needed. […]

WSU Cultivating Success offers a series of courses combining workshops and farmer-direct learning experiences to foster the success of new and existing farms. The winter Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning Course is 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 21 through March 11. Courses are offered online via Zoom with in-person classes available in regions of […]

The next regular public meeting of the FVRLibraries Board of Trustees is 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver. Attendees can join via Zoom or in person. See the agenda at fvrl.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/board_agenda_2025-01-21.pdf. View the meeting materials at fvrl.org/board-trustees.

Nicholas Will will lead a 10-week nutrition and weight management course at Whipple Creek Seventh Day Adventist Church, 302 N.W. 179th St., Ridgefield. The cost is $5 per person and includes all materials. Meetings include presentations, small-group nutrition exercises and discussion, personalized support, motivational information, weekly weigh-ins, prizes and awards with optional free follow-up after […]

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.

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.

Single Seniors will meet at Vancouver Pointe, located at 4555 N.E. 66th Ave., from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Jan. 22. 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 Wednesday afternoons at The Camas Community Center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave., from 3 to 5 p.m.

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. […]

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 wife, Maddi, to help attendees and their partners (or a group of three) build both physical fitness and intimacy. The program is open to all […]

The Clark County Historical Museum presents Sammuel Hawkins and his 11-piece ensemble, The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra, for its next History on Tap event, a talk exploring the influence […]

The Community Benefits Advisory Group will host an online public meeting about the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. The Community Benefits Advisory Group will develop […]

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.

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 […]

As part of Clark College’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, Bettina L. Love, author of the bestselling “Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We […]

Single Seniors will meet for lunch at Makoto Japanese Buffet, located at 1119 S.E. 163rd Pl., starting at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Clark County Public Works will increase the tree canopy in the Minnehaha neighborhood by collaboration with Clark Conservation District, several Public Works divisions, local partners and state agencies. Six hundred and fifty trees will be planted in county road rights-of-way, parks property and in rights-of-way in front of homes. At least 250 Minnehaha residents will […]

From 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 23, the Camas Public Library is hosting a "Weather Ready Homes" workshop for kids in first through fifth grades with an adult. Using everyday materials, kids will unleash their creativity to construct a house that can withstand the elements. Once houses are complete, they'll be put it to the […]

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 […]

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 […]

HOPE Dementia Support presents Navigating the Unknown: A Dementia Care Partner Workshop at 10 a.m. Jan. 24 at the City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center. This workshop is designed […]

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.

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.

RedDoor Gallery, 411 N.E. Dallas St, Camas, is hosting Winter Art Markets from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 24 and Feb. 28 featuring works by 15 artists.

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.

Performers from Cascade Middle School and Evergreen High School will offer "The Short and the Funny: A Night of One-Acts," an evening of student-directed one-act plays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 24 and 25 at Evergreen High School, 14300 N.E. 18th St., Vancouver. Students have produced short works for an hour of song, dance, […]

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 more information, contact Diane Gould at 503-222-5625.

Volunteers are needed to plant dozens of six- to ten-foot trees from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 25. Volunteers should meet at 8:45 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 8310 MacArthur Blvd. Vancouver, to sign in and be assigned a planting crew. Friends of Trees will provide gloves, tools, snacks and hot drinks. Volunteers should […]

Clark County Public Works will increase the tree canopy in the Minnehaha neighborhood by collaboration with Clark Conservation District, several Public Works divisions, local partners and state agencies. Six hundred and fifty trees will be planted in county road rights-of-way, parks property and in rights-of-way in front of homes. At least 250 Minnehaha residents will […]

"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 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 […]

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, is hosting a Tealight Spell Candles workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 25. Attendees will create tealight candles infused with herbs and […]

Washington State University Clark County Extension Master Gardener Program will offer a blueberry pruning workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 21 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, at the […]

At 10 a.m. Jan. 25, the Clark County Historical Cemetery Foundation welcomes taphophiles (those interested in cemeteries, funerals and gravestones) to start the new year with insight into the history […]

The Camas and Washougal Volunteer and Community Engagement Summit is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 25 in the lobby at Fuel Medical Group, 314 N.E. Birch St., Camas; use the […]

Cottage Dance Academy will perform “A Winter’s Tale,” a celebration of contemporary dance works, at 2 and 6 p.m. Jan. 25 at Riverside Performing Arts, 1307-B N.E. 78th St., Suite […]

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Competition gold medalists will make their Vancouver Symphony Orchestra debut at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 and 3 p.m. Jan. 26 at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver. Selected from nearly 100 nationwide submissions, the musicians competed for a $5,000 prize and the opportunity to perform with the […]