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 Southwest Washington Winery Association’s St. Valentine's Wine and Chocolate Pairings are happening every weekend in February at wineries around Southwest Washington. Hours, offerings and prices vary from winery to winery. Activities can include wine tasting, chocolate pairings, small plates, live music and special discounts. Participating wineries are located in downtown Vancouver and along the […]

Single Seniors will meet for lunch at Golden City Chinese Restaurant, 6204 N.E. Highway 99, starting at 1 p.m. Feb. 9. For more information, contact 360-892-8944.

Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, presents "Fun Home," based on the graphic memoir by Alison Bechnel, with showtimes Feb. 7 through Feb. 23. This Tony Award-winning musical was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize. Performances are 7 p.m. Feb. 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 and matinee shows are […]

Singer, songwriter, fingerstyle guitarist Kit Garoutte will play at Maryhill Winery's Vancouver waterfront tasting room from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 9, performing songs by Paul Simon, Tommy Emmanuel, Sting, Michael Hedges and Donald Fagen as well as original music.

Willful Wine, located in The Grant House at 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, will host an evening of dinner and jazz from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in the East Parlor. Guests will enjoy live dinner, drinks and live jazz with guitarist Dan Faehnle and bass player Phil Baker of Pink Martini with Brent Follis […]

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to to the Kiggins Theatre from Feb. 7-9, featuring three nights of adventure films with action sports, mountain expeditions and explorations of  environmental issues. Each night features 7-9 films. Doors open at 6 p.m. Feb. 7 and 8 and the films start at 7 p.m. […]

Art on the Boulevard will host a Gallery Farewell Celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. March 1 with many gallery artists present. Remarks will be offered at 3 p.m. in the courtyard and refreshments will be offered. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. The gallery's final day is March […]

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 noon. 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.

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.

Caps N' Taps, 337 N. Fourth Ave., Camas, will host a Boozy Book Fair with local bookstore Bookish from 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 10. Stop in and treat yourself to a beer and a book.

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.

Johnson Bixby, 275 W. Third St., Suite 600, will host "2025 Outlook for Long-term Investors" from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 11. Jon Nicolazzo from Capital Group will share what the year ahead could bring for the investment landscape, exploring key developments in the marketplace and gaining valuable perspectives tailored for long-term investors.

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. Feb. 11. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

The Camas Public Library presents a Virtual Speaker Series on Tuesdays in February. Featured speakers are Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts with "How We Create Pandemics" at 11 a.m. Feb. 4 (register at CamasPL.org/SabrinaSholts); author of "Moon of the Turning Leaves" Waubgeshig Rice with "Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective" at 4 p.m. Feb. 11 (register […]

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.

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 […]

Single Seniors will meet for their monthly planning meeting in the Vancouver Mall Library. from 11 a.m. to noon on Feb. 12. Board and planning meeting before weekly food and cards social, all are welcome to attend. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Washington State University Vancouver seeks clothing donations for its Closet to Career Professional Clothing Drive. Donate accessories, belts, dress shirts, pants, skirts, suits, ties, jeans, sweaters, dresses and shoes in clean and good condition. All sizes and styles are welcome. Students will select clothing during the Closet to Career Pop-Up Feb. 25. Donations will be […]

The Fort Vancouver Kiwanis invites the public to attend their weekly meeting from noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Brothers Cascadia Evergreen Pub, 108 W. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. The meeting includes a 25-minute presentation from local non-profits, businesses and community leaders about how the Kiwanis can serve local kids. Learn […]

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.

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.

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 Second Story Gallery, upstairs at the Camas Public Library, presents "Buzz and Bloom," a collection of works by nature lovers Joanne Adams Roth (fiber art) and Cindy Wilson Geffel (painting and assemblage). Master Gardener Adams Roth presents her fiber art series, "Garden Ladies," inspired by the works of artists and photographers from around the […]

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "Planning Ahead for Special Needs: Ensure Protection and Peace of Mind for Your Loved Ones!" starting at 6 p.m. Feb. 12. This event will be presented virtually by attorney Beckie Pettis. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive […]

The next Washougal Song Circle singer/songwriter evening is 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at Ashwood Taps & Trucks, 1535 E St., Washougal. Performers are James Rossi, tyraløuise and Jim Marcott, as well as hosts Raven Fables. Learn more at washougal-songcraft.org/wsf/. Admission is free. Food, beer and other drinks are available to buy.

The Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 4, holds their monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of every month, except July and August, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the 40 et 8, 2809 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. Learn more at www.facebook.com/disabledveterans4.

White Oak Books, 1700 Main St., Suite D, Vancouver, hosts book clubs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Wednesdays and Thursdays of each month. For more details or to join, email Peter Glavin at peter@whiteoakbooks.net. Learn more about the independent and locally owned White Oak Books at whiteoakbooks.net.

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 […]

Attend the Snow Moon Sound Healing session from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Breathe Wellness Company, 7030 S.E. First St., Suite 102, Vancouver, featuring 528Hz Solfeggio frequency songscapes by Paul Summers Jr. Summers uses acoustic guitars, played through loops and ambient layers, as well as drums, Koshi chimes, rattles and shakers. Mats and bolsters […]

The next Science on Tap is 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Kiggins Theatre. "Thigmomorphogenesis: Why Trees Don't Fall Over" is $15 to $45 at kigginstheatre.com/movie/science-on-tap-thigmomorphogenesis. Arborist, a dendrologist and educator, Casey Clapp is the principal consultant with Portland Arboriculture and co-host/co-creator of "Completely Arbortrary," a weekly podcast about trees and related topics. In the Pacific Northwest, […]

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 Vancouver Spring Bridge Tournament is 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. April 12 and 13 at Club Green Meadows, 7703 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Stratified games will be played at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Swiss Teams will be played at 10:30 a.m. and at a time to be determined. New members play for free. […]

Single Seniors will meet at Golden Corral buffet, 11801 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. starting at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 13. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, will host a Fermentation Workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 13. Mikailah Grover will share the art of making sourdough and kombucha. Students will leave with their own sourdough starter. The cost is $35 per person. Learn more and register at eventbrite.com/e/fermentation-workshop-tickets-1200379540519.

Clark County Quilters meet at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St., Vancouver. Social hour is 6 to 7 p.m. Participants may also join from home with a Zoom link. For more details, visit clarkcountyquilters.com/monthly-meetings.

Suburban Succulents will lead a Galentine’s Air Plant Terrarium Workshop at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at Amavi Cellars/Pepper Bridge Winery, 677 W. Columbia Way. Gather your besties, sip on incredible wine and create a one-of-a-kind terrarium to take home. The cost is $35 per person and includes all materials to create a terrarium; wine or […]

White Oak Books, 1700 Main St., Suite D, Vancouver, hosts book clubs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Wednesdays and Thursdays of each month. For more details or to join, email Peter Glavin at peter@whiteoakbooks.net. Learn more about the independent and locally owned White Oak Books at whiteoakbooks.net.

Southwest Washington Woodturners invite the public to its meeting on the second Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Friends of the Carpenter, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver. The group is open to both experienced and novice woodturners. Learn more at southwestwashingtonwoodturners.org.

The next Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic features Victor Griggs at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. There's a $5 suggested donation to attend. Donations can be made in person or by emailing christopherjluna@gmail.com. Griggs is the author of "Rolling Through Life," reflections about his struggles with […]

The Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, hosts Comedy on Tap featuring a rotating line-up of stand-up comedians every second Thursday of the month at 8 p.m., hosted by Tristian Spillman. Doors open at 7 p.m. with drink specials until 7:30 p.m. The first comedian takes the stage at 8 p.m. Admission is $15.

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 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.

Uniquely You Event Venue, 903 Washington St., Vancouver, will host A Night to Remember from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 14, Valentine's Day. Enjoy live music, specialty drinks and snacks from local vendors and professional photographers who can take photos of you and your special someone, your family and friends. Everyone who RSVPs 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 […]

Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver will offer a "Valentine's Love Letters in Clay" workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb.14. The cost is $250 per couple. Transform your most treasured words -- from wedding vows, song lyrics or love notes -- into ceramic art during this hand-building workshop. Each couple will create […]

Michelle's Love will host a Galentine's Dinner from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. Feb. 14 at The Buffalo Gap, 6835 S.W. MacAdam Ave., Portland. Enjoy dinner, wine and giveaways for a good cause. Attire is semi-formal. Tickets are $75. Michelle's Love is a nonprofit organization that supports single parents in Vancouver and Portland who are undergoing […]

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.

Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, presents "Fun Home," based on the graphic memoir by Alison Bechnel, with showtimes Feb. 7 through Feb. 23. This Tony Award-winning musical was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize. Performances are 7 p.m. Feb. 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 and matinee shows are […]

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.

Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, presents "The Miracle Worker," Feb. 14-March 9. This Tony Award-winning play is the story of Annie Sullivan and her blind and deaf student, Helen Keller. The play explores the volatile relationship between a teacher and her headstrong charge. Young Helen is violent and spoiled, treated by her family […]

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.

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. […]

WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Anne Bulger will prepare students to host non-aggressive, native mason bees with information about their lifecycle and habitat. Attendees will also learn about mid-late season native leafcutter bees. One participant will win a fully furnished mason bee house and nesting tubes. This in-person workshop is 10 to 11:30 a.m. […]

NatureScaping Wildlife Botanical Gardens will host "Mushroom Hunting for Beginners" from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 15. Naturalist Rebecca Lexa will share her expertise in mushroom foraging. Attendees will learn about local edible mushrooms and where to find them, emphasizing skills and tools needed for accurate identification of wild mushrooms, particularly how to tell which […]

Bring the romance home with Pomeroy Farm's Valentine’s "Tea To-Go" fundraiser, Feb. 8 and 15. The package includes a luncheon for two with an assortment of  sweets, savory bites, scones and tea. Order tea for two online, pick it up at the farm and take it home. The cost is $75 for a two-person luncheon. […]

ArtZone, 6923 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Suite 230, Camas, will host a Valentine's Paint Your Partner (or Friend) paint-and-sip event from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 15. Participants age 21 and older can sip a favorite drink and create a masterpiece together. No experience is necessary; the ArtZone instructor will guide participants through every step. All […]

The Southwest Washington Winery Association’s St. Valentine's Wine and Chocolate Pairings are happening every weekend in February at wineries around Southwest Washington. Hours, offerings and prices vary from winery to winery. Activities can include wine tasting, chocolate pairings, small plates, live music and special discounts. Participating wineries are located in downtown Vancouver and along the […]

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.  

Single Seniors will meet for fun and games in The Lofts rec room, 5300 N.E. 82nd Ave. from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 15. 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.

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.

Willful Wine, located in the Grant House at 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, will host two high teas at 2 p.m. on Feb. 15 and 16 featuring crustless tea sandwiches and savory bites, English scones with jam and cream, sweet treats and Steven Smith teas. The cost is $60 per person plus tax. Make reservations at […]

Celebrate "Palentine’s Weekend" at Burnt Bridge Cellars, a two-day event all about friendship and good vibes at 1500 Broadway St., Vancouver. From 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 15, enjoy bingo hosted by Elizabeth Berg and browse the Flirting With Fiction pop-up bookstore. From 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 16, get creative at the build-your-own-Valentine station […]

Kilnfolk Clay Studio will host a Valentine's Sip and Paint evening featuring wines and small bites from Valo Cellars. Sip wine while painting your own ceramic piece from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 15. The cost is $30 and includes wine and food but does not include pottery pieces (average price $30) or additional glasses of wine. […]

The Portland Winter Light Festival will dazzle Portland from Feb. 7-15, with 150 art installations and light performances, all free to attend at locations including the Electric Blocks, Director Park, Waterfront Park, Big Pink, Ankeny Alley and the Central Eastside. Highlights include the opening night ceremony at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at Pioneer Courthouse Square; […]

Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, presents "Fun Home," based on the graphic memoir by Alison Bechnel, with showtimes Feb. 7 through Feb. 23. This Tony Award-winning musical was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize. Performances are 7 p.m. Feb. 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 and matinee shows are […]

Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, presents Diyet and the Love Soldiers from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Enter through the stage door. Cafe-style seating is available on stage. Hors d’oeuvres will be offered along with an open bar. Born in a tent, raised in a cabin near a glacial lake in Canada’s Yukon […]

Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, presents "The Miracle Worker," Feb. 14-March 9. This Tony Award-winning play is the story of Annie Sullivan and her blind and deaf student, Helen Keller. The play explores the volatile relationship between a teacher and her headstrong charge. Young Helen is violent and spoiled, treated by her family […]