Northwest Personal Training will host free outdoor fitness boot camps at 9 a.m. Sundays from June 1 to Aug. 31, starting at 1011 Broadway in downtown Vancouver. Workouts feature full body muscle and cardio exercises. Workouts are designed for all fitness levels and all experience levels. Reserve your spot at nwpersonaltraining.com/2025-bootcamp-sign-up-and-waiver/.

Velvet voiced crooner Dominic Castillo joins Brent Follis and Friends for a fabulous evening of live jazz on the lawn at The Grant House on Aug. 10. Dinner reservations from 4.45 p.m. Music from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to book early as seating is limited! $20 cover charge goes to the band.

The city of Vancouver and Riverview Bank will host Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds at Columbia Tech Center Park, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. in east Vancouver, from 6-8 p.m. Sundays, July 13-Aug. 17. Bring a picnic or enjoy food from local vendors while listening to a lineup that includes Curtis Salgado, Johnny Limbo and […]

LiveWell Camas is offering kids' full-day summer camps at Get To-Gather Farm, 1913 S.E. 303rd Ave., Washougal, with nine weekly sessions starting June 23. Kids will enjoy movement, mindfulness, creativity and connection at this summer camp which blends yoga, art and nature. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with aftercare available until 5 p.m. Each week […]

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

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.

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.

The Camas Public Library will offer a Power Play for the Planet workshop from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 11. Kids in grades 1-5 will play games, solve puzzles, and tackle wacky challenges. The Power Play for the Planet program is targeted for a family audience with elementary age children and is presented by […]

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.

The Camas Public Library will offer Teen Songwriting Workshops from 5-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, June 23-July 16. Teens in grades six-12 will be given tools to bring their song […]

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.

Single Seniors will meet for breakfast at Kitchen Table Cafe, 705 N.E. 136th Ave. starting at 10 a.m. Aug. 12. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

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.

Plum Blossom Zendo meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays on the second floor of Bauman Chiropractic, 202 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. The group includes traditional Zen chanting, sitting and walking meditation, followed by a Dharma talk and community discussion. Beginners are welcome. Learn more at zendust.org/vancouver/.

Flourish Vancouver Networking is 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Keller Williams Realty, 2211 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver.

TOPS WA 1056 Vancouver meets every Wednesday at the Fourth Plain Nazarene Church, 16807 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Weigh in begins at 8:15 ends at 9:15. Meeting begins at 9:30 and ends at 10:30. For more information contact 206-915-4627.

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 from 9-10:15 a.m. Wednesdays in June, July and August for roundtable discussion, business development and networking. Most meetings are at Cariño Coffeehouse, 1002 Main St. in downtown Vancouver. Meetings on June 18, July 30 and Aug. 20 are at the Vancouver Innovation Center (the VIC), 18110 S.E. 34th St. in the […]

Free tours of the historic Marshall House on Officer's Row are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays to Fridays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Saturdays. Attendees can reserve a tour or walk in during tour hours. The museum-like setting features period furnishings, military memorabilia and an interpretation of General George C. Marshall’s study. For details, visit […]

Tours of Providence Academy are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays to Fridays by reservation or for small walk-in groups and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on select Friday evenings. For details, visit www.thehistorictrust.org/tours. Providence Academy is open during construction of the Sacred Heart Plaza at Ed Lynch Square.

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 will meet for lunch at Makoto Japanese Buffet, located at 1119 S.E. 163rd Pl., starting at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 13. 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.

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 Camas Farmer's Market is 3-7 p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 1 in downtown Camas. Located on Fourth Avenue between Everett and Franklin, the market offers about 50 local vendors, featuring farm-fresh produce, artisan foods and flowers. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities and support local farmers and businesses. See a list of vendors at camasfarmersmarket.org.

Willful Wine, located inside the Grant House at 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, offers live music from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays featuring an array of solo musicians. Learn more at willfulwine.com.

The Camas Public Library will offer Teen Songwriting Workshops from 5-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, June 23-July 16. Teens in grades six-12 will be given tools to bring their song […]

CouveSwing hosts a night of swing dancing featuring the Lindy Hop and East Coast Swing every Wednesday night (except Dec. 24 or Dec. 31) at The Valiant Ballroom, 109 W. Ninth St. Classes are $10 for drop-ins or $30 for the whole month. Beginner/refresher lessons are from 6-7 p.m. and social dancing is 7-9 p.m. […]

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.

Art Zone, 6929 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Suite 230, Camas, is offering a five-week Art Journaling class at its studio. Art journaling is great for beginners as well as seasoned artmakers. Students will discover and expand their visual vocabulary to express themselves through mixed-media techniques such as collage, paint and watercolor paint as well as distress […]

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 East Vancouver Farmers Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays from June through September at Columbia Tech Center, 17701 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The market features 50 small businesses offering a range of fresh produce, prepared food and artisan products. Parking is free. See a list of vendors and a market map […]

The Salmon Creek Farmers Market is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays, June 12 to Oct. 2 at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 2211 N.E. 139th St., Vancouver. This market features fresh produce and prepared food, flowers and artisan products and crafts. The Harvest Halloween Market is Oct. 30. New vendors can apply at managemymarket.com.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Vancouver 954 meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Minnehaha Church of Christ, 3217 N.E. 54th St., Vancouver. For more information, contact Helen Sheerin at 503-351-7395.

Single Seniors will eat out together at China Cook restaurant, 2200 St. Johns Blvd., starting at 1 p.m. Aug. 14. For more information, contact 360-892-8944.

The Camas Public Library will offer a Teen DIY: Shadow Art workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 14. Teens in grades 6-12 will engage their unique sketching skills to bring beautiful works of art to life. The Library will provide all required materials. This program is for teens in grades 6-12. Register at […]

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults living with mental illness. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need. Meetings are held virtually weekly on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Register at us02web.zoom.us.

The Camas Public Library will offer "The Art of Watching Movies," an adult workshop from 5:30-7 p.m., on June 18, July 14 and Aug. 14. This series will take a deep dive into America's passion for watching movies. Each session's presentations and discussions explore a different aspect of movie-watching, helping you engage more thoughtfully with […]

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.

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Weekly meetings are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at The Hampton Salmon Creek, 14715 N.E. 20th Ave., Vancouver. A Zoom option is available.

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.

"Speakers With Spirit" is a club where you can enjoy improving your communication skills in the comfort of your home. We start each meeting with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting on Zoom every Thursday night 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Click on the website link below. Then click the black banner to enter […]

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 […]

Join Master Gardener and professional florist Jayne DiMarco for a talk on planning your cut flower garden from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 15. The workshop includes details on selecting and caring for flowers appropriate for arranging and information on how to select flowers that bloom around the same time. Participants will make a visit […]

The Washougal Songcraft Festival is Aug. 9, 15 and 16 in Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal. Festival singers and songwriters will participate in the Washougal Art and Music Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9. The following weekend will feature two multi-artist concerts, on the afternoon of Aug. 15 and another from noon to 5 […]

The Clark County Historical Museum presents Explore Clark County, a series of free lunchtime walking tours from noon to 1 p.m. on select Fridays, offering a quick but fascinating dive into the people, places and events that have shaped Clark County. Each week, participants tour a different neighborhood or historical theme, featuring hidden gems, stories […]

Single Seniors weekly food and cards meeting from 1 to 4 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 1 to 3 p.m. on Fridays at The Catlin Center, 106 N.E. Eighth Avenue.

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.

Alderbrook Park hosts a Friday Night Cruise-in from 4 to 8 p.m. every Friday night from May 23-Sept. 12 at 24414 N.E. Westerholm Road, Brush Prairie. Admission for spectators is $5 for kids 4-13, veterans and seniors, $10 for adults and free for tots ages 3 and under. Vehicle registration is $10 for cars and […]

The Camas Public Library offers Family Bingo Night on the third Friday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. in the library's Totem Pole Room. This event is open to all ages. Winners will get a colorful Reading Dragons library card. Registration is required at CamasPL.org/BINGO or by calling 360-834-4692.

The Historic Trust presents the Summer Concert Series: LaRhonda Steele, singing from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St. A., Vancouver. Hailed as “The First Lady of Portland Blues,” Steele is a gospel, blues and soul singer whose powerful voice has made her a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest music […]

LaRhonda Steele will perform a free concert at OO Howard House starting at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 15. Often hailed as “The First Lady of Portland Blues,” LaRhonda Steele is a celebrated gospel, blues, and soul singer whose powerful voice and deep-rooted musical heritage have made her a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest music scene. Born […]

Aram is a Vancouver based singer-songwriter who releases music using the band name ORPHAN TRAIN. He will be performing solo with special guests at Full Heart Irish Pub from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15.

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 […]

In August, the big screen comes to life with Free Friday Night Movies under the stars, sponsored by The Columbian. Movies will be shown in various parks throughout Vancouver on Fridays, Aug. 1-22. Pre-movie activities begin at 6:30 p.m. and movies start at dusk Enjoy family favorites such as “Moana 2,” “Barbie,” “Coco” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." […]

The city of Ridgefield will offer free Community Paddles at 6:30 p.m. Fridays from June 20 through Oct. 3. No experience is needed, all equipment is provided and anyone age 14 and over can join. Paddlers meet at the Ridgefield Boat Launch, 5 Mill St., Ridgefield. Participation is free. Registration is required at ridgefieldwa.us/396/Dragon-Boats.

The American Legion Tum Tum Post 168 will host the Windhaven Ride for Veterans from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 16 starting at Yacolt Community Church, 509 W. Cushman St., Yacolt. Funds raised support the Windhaven Veterans Program by Lifeline Connections. The event starts with registration ($25) for hotrods, classic cars, motorcycles and trikes, followed by […]

Columbia Springs will host a Hooked on Nature event on Aug. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. This event will include an auction, dinner, drinks, dessert, and heartwarming stories from our community. Local chefs will compete in a cook-off featuring locally invasive species, all while attendees enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors. Tickets are […]

A car show for all makes and models will be held at Brush Prairie General Store starting at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 16.

Vancouver's Downtown Association, Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary and Eras Vintage Market will host the Lucky 7 Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on every third Saturday from June through September on West Seventh Street between Washington and Main in downtown Vancouver. Admission is free. Find vintage clothing, furniture, jewelry, vinyl records, art and […]

The Vancouver Farmer's Market summer season runs through Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays on Eighth Street and Esther Street near Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. Visit vancouverfarmersmarket.com for a list of vendors and special events.

The Ridgefield Farmers Market runs 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays from June 7 through Sept. 27 in Davis Park, 337-411 N. Third Ave., Ridgefield. Farmers and artisan vendors offer a great selection of local produce, plant starts, baked goods, flowers, soaps, jewelry, home décor items and clothing. Visit ridgefieldwa.us/305/Farmers-Market to learn more.

Orchards Cars and Coffee is a meet-up for classic and custom car owners from 9-11 a.m. every Sunday through Sept. 28 in the southeast parking lot of Vancouver Mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver. Attendees are welcome to park and relax with their families, meet other car enthusiasts and see their vehicles. No cruising, […]

Self Balance Massage, 8301 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver, will offer a six-week Summer Solstice Meditation Series at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays from June 21 to Aug. 9. The cost is $90 for the series or $20 per session. To learn more or sign up, email communitywellness@selfbalancemassage.com. Topics include: June 21: Grounding June 28: Releasing July […]

Passages to Success hosts Coffee Chats from 9:30-11 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver.

A tour of the city’s Marine Park Wastewater Treatment Plant will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 16. Attendees will learn about the unseen journey of our used water. After the treatment plant tour, attendees will take a nature walk to the Columbia River to learn about the riparian ecosystem and see where […]

Single Seniors will attend Fort Vancouver's bicentennial celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 16. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

NatureScaping of SW Washington will host a workshop "Plant Bullies to Avoid in Your Landscape" from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 16. Presented by WSU Cowlitz County Master Gardner, Jennifer Mendoza, the event will reveal the secrets to maintaining a thriving garden! Attendees will discover how to identify and outsmart plant bullies and create a […]

Craft Warehouse will host an alcohol ink on black metal workshop starting at 11 a.m. Aug. 16. Explore the vivid magic of alcohol ink in a whole new way! In this hands-on class, you’ll transform layered black metal tree cutouts into a mystical night scene using flowing alcohol ink and star-like paint pen accents. You’ll […]

OO Howard House will host a free Children's Puppet Show at 11 a.m. and noon Aug. 16. Step into a world of imagination and wonder at our Children’s Puppet Show! Families are invited to gather on the O.O. Howard House lawn for a delightful afternoon of storytelling, laughter, and puppet adventure. Our puppeteers will bring […]

Pettis Webber Pacific p.s. elder care law firm will host a free webinar "Trusts 101: Everything You Need to Know to Protect Your Assets" starting at 11 a.m. Aug. 16. This event will be presented virtually as well as in-person by attorney Karen Webber. Registration is free and required to attend. To register and receive […]

The Washougal Songcraft Festival is Aug. 9, 15 and 16 in Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal. Festival singers and songwriters will participate in the Washougal Art and Music Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9. The following weekend will feature two multi-artist concerts, on the afternoon of Aug. 15 and another from noon to 5 […]

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.  

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.

The Hough Foundation will host Sip and Stroll from 5-8:30 p.m. Aug. 16 in downtown Vancouver and Uptown Village to raise funds for the Hough Foundation. The event features a self-guided tour of 30 businesses offering wine, craft beer, cider, spirits, cocktails, mocktails and other fun beverages. This is a 21-and-over event. The cost is […]

Columbia Springs will host a Hooked on Nature event on Aug. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. This event will include an auction, dinner, drinks, dessert, and heartwarming stories from our community. Local chefs will compete in a cook-off featuring locally invasive species, all while attendees enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors. Tickets are […]

A car show for all makes and models will be held at Brush Prairie General Store starting at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 16.

La Center offers Saturdays in the Park with live music in the Sternwheeler Park Amphitheater at 6 p.m. on Saturdays, June 28 through Aug. 16. The event is free and family-friendly, featuring a wide range of rock and cover songs from the 90s to the 2010s. Get more details at facebook.com/p/Saturdays-in-the-Park-100057689881489/. The line-up is: June […]

VanCity Ballroom offers Saturday social dancing and beginners' lessons at 9212 N.E. Highway 99, Suite 110, in Hazel Dell. A 45-minute lesson starts at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles until 10 p.m. No partner or dance experience are required. Learn a new dance each week, from ballroom and Latin to swing […]

The 31st annual Northwest Oboe Seminar is accepting applicants until July 31. This seminar for intermediate and advanced oboists is Aug. 16 at First Evangelical Church in Vancouver. The seminar's featured guest is oboist and composer Alyssa Morris, associate professor of oboe and music theory at Kansas State University and principal oboist for the Topeka […]

Ryan Reynolds, Park Ranger, will lead an interpretive program at Battle Ground Lake, "Little Land of Lichen" from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at Battle Ground Lake State Park, 18002 N.E. 249th St., in the covered picnic shelter near the day-use parking lot. Discover the surprising story of lichen at this Ranger talk. Bring […]