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/.

The 25th anniversary Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Aug. 22-24 in Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. The festival brings together jazz, blues and gospel bands, Northwest wines, fine artists and local cuisine. Seating is on the grass or on blankets; guests should bring their own low-backed lawn chairs. Tickets range from $35 […]

Vintage Books will host author Eileen Flanagan for a presentation from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 24. Eileen Flanagan's book, Common Ground, weaves together stories from diverse communities, tracing the history of division and unequal access to power that have facilitated our current crisis. She calls for solidarity and a collective response, and will share […]

Allen's Crosley Lanes, located at 2400 East Evergreen Blvd., will celebrate 70 years of serving the Vancouver area on Aug. 24 from 3 to 9 p.m. Event will include vendors, bowling discounts, arcade games, DJs in the parking lot, beer garden, and more!

Single Seniors will meet at Billy Blue's Bar and Grill, located at 7115 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., starting at 5 p.m. Aug. 24. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, Stansberry Assest Management is holding an event at AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront, 333 W. Columbia Way, to celebrate the opening of their new Camas office and to hold a live in-person wealth strategy event. The National Director of Business Development Bill Pedersen and Senior Wealth Manager Ryan […]

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.

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 ideas to life and learn more about the songwriting craft. Taught by songwriter Taylor Miranda and drawing from her book, “The Songwriting Breakdown,” students will […]

The next Science on Tap is 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Kiggins Theatre in  downtown Vancouver. Tickets are $15-$45. Princeton professor and author Agustín Fuentes debunks common myths about male brains vs. female brains and explains why pharmaceutical research and medical care should pay closer attention to the biological differences among men and women, […]

WSU Extension volunteers will be offering free canning gauge testing through Sept. 30 at various locations in Clark County. To have a gauge tested, bring the lid and gauge attached. If you own an All American canner, remove the gauge for testing. For the complete schedule, go to tinyurl.com/ClarkCountyGaugeTesting-2025. For more details, call 564-397-5733.

Single Seniors will be eating out at Red Robin, 8311 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, starting at 1 p.m. Aug. 26. For more information call 360-892-8944.

The Camas Public Library will offer a Preschool Nature Painting workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 26. Preschoolers will use local foliage to create vibrant works of art. The Library will provide all materials. This program is for preschoolers and their caregivers. Register at CamasPL.org/naturepaint or by calling 360-834-4692.

Touchmark at Fairway Village will host a Summer Block Party from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 26. Get a taste of Vancouver’s leading retirement community at this fun summer event. Enjoy barbecue-style appetizers, drinks, live music, and tours of available homes—all while mingling with current villa residents. Open to the public with an RSVP. Call […]

The Ridgefield Art Association meets from 5 to 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month on the second floor of the TMI Building, 101 Mill St. in downtown Ridgefield. Everyone is welcome. Learn more at ridgefieldartassociation.com.

Get Septic Certified and Save Money Well and Septic System Maintenance and Septic Self -Inspection Certification at the 78th St. Heritage Farm from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 26. Online registration is required and the cost is $18 per household. To register and find more details email terry.koper@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5729. The workshop is taught […]

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/.

6:30 p.m. Aug. 26, HOPE Dementia Support will host a free Zoom seminar, “Anticipatory Grieving When Your Loved One has Dementia”, with Anne Richardson, a board-certified chaplain, spiritual director, labyrinth facilitator and reiki master. Richardson will be discussing anticipatory grief, coping tools, self-care and more. Register at us02web.zoom.us/webinar or call HOPE Dementia Support at 360-513-5754.

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 […]

The WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardner Program will host a flower cutting and arranging workshop at County Farm, located at 1919 N.E. 78th St., from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 27. Join Master Gardener and professional florist Jayne DiMarco for a talk on planning your cut flower garden. The workshop includes details on selecting […]

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 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 presents "Meet Me at the Wildlife Refuge" from 1 to 3 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Participants will enjoy naturalist-led activities to explore nature and see local wildlife. Participants should bring cameras or binoculars for bird-watching. Admission is free but register at eventbrite.com/e/meet-me-at-the-wildlife-refuge-tickets-901756266267 […]

New Beginnings is a monthly grief support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to dementia. Meetings will be held on every fourth Wednesday of each month from 1pm-3pm at Bridgeview Resource Center 505 Omaha Way, Vancouver WA 98661 Please call HOPE Dementia Support 360-513-5754 to register.

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 ideas to life and learn more about the songwriting craft. Taught by songwriter Taylor Miranda and drawing from her book, “The Songwriting Breakdown,” students will […]

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 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. […]

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.

Craft Warehouse, 9307 N.E. Fifth Ave. in Hazel Dell, hosts two Vancouver Quilt Clubs at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month. Participants will see new fabrics, notions, quilting books and get ideas for new projects and patterns. All skill levels are welcome. Participants should bring a current project and […]

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.

Main Street Promise will host a block party on the 1400 block on Main Street (adjacent to Brickhouse Bar & Grill) from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 28. Event will offer a sneak peak of what Main Street will look like when current construction is finished. Celebrate with light refreshments and live music.

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.

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.

"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 […]

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, the Treble Tones will perform at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin Street. The performance will feature 20 singers from Reprise Choir and April Duvic's voice students. Duvic is directing the ensemble along with Martin Ellis, music director at Vancouver First United Methodist Church. The program consists […]

Experience the magic of a late summer evening exploring the wetlands around the Water Center in search of bats from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Aug. 28. Guided by Water Center educators and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteers, attendees will take a leisurely sunset stroll along the Columbia River, learning about the unique features that […]

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 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 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 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, […]

Join the Water Resources Education Center for a beach cleanup at Marine Park from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 30. Help remove plastic, styrofoam, and litter from the beaches and prevent it from entering and polluting the Columbia River. All tools will be provided. Expect to walk 2.5 miles on uneven sandy beach areas. Volunteers […]

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 […]

The Cedar Creek Grist Mill, one of the only remaining water-powered grist mills in the United States, is hosting Treat Day from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 30 at 43907 N.E. Grist Mill Road, Woodland. Enjoy cookies, cakes, muffins, scones and biscuits made from flour milled on site. Admission and treats are free. Learn more […]

Craft Warehouse will host an autumn-themed workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 30. Kick off the cozy season with a relaxing craft! In this in-store workshop, attendees will be guided through the process of applying alcohol ink to a glass block—transforming it into a radiant autumn-inspired accent that’s perfect for home decor or to […]

Vintage Books will host author Martin Middlewood at an event held from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 30. Hidden History of Pearson Field, by local author Martin Middlewood, released July 22. In it, Middleton tells popular and little-known stories about Vancouver's Pearson field, thought to be the oldest continually-operating airfield in the U.S. Event will […]

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 […]

Breanna Friend, Park Ranger, will lead an interpretive program at Battle Ground Lake, "Batty for Bats" from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at Battle Ground Lake State Park, 18002 N.E. 249th St., in the covered picnic shelter near the day-use parking lot. Bats are our friends. Honest. Learn about how they help us and […]