Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Trains will depart at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 29-Dec. 21 from the station at 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Riders will see views of the Lewis River from a hillside vantage point, take a trip through a solid rock tunnel and then […]

Friends of DanceWorks present “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 13, and 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The show features more than 100 students and pre-professional dancers. Tickets are $25 to $40 at danceworksperformingarts.com.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will present a holiday concert featuring Tony-nominated singer-actress Liz Callaway, known for her Broadway performances in "Merrily We Roll Along," "Baby" and "Cats" as well as animated films "Anastasia," "The Return of Jafar" and "The Swan Princess." Performances are 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 3 p.m. Dec. 14 at Skyview Concert […]

Chabad Jewish Center will celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the lighting of the 19-foot Grand Menorah at 4 p.m. Dec. 14 on the Vancouver waterfront near 650 Waterfront Way. Enjoy free donuts, music, live ice carving of a menorah and—for children—chocolate coins dropped from the sky. Learn more at jewishvancouverwa.com.

Windermere Real Estate is hosting its annual Share the Warmth campaign, collecting donations from Nov. 3 through Dec. 19. Donations will go on to benefit Share House, this year the organization is asking for new or gently used blankets, jackets and coats in all sizes.  Those who wish to contribute can stop by participating Windermere […]

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 […]

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 will broadcast “A Radio Christmas Sampler, Vol. 5” at 1 p.m. Dec. 15, Jan. 1 and 5 on KXRW Vancouver 99.9 FM, including excerpts from “A Christmas Message to America” by Edward R. Murrow, “Christmas Party for Hubert Smith” from “Truth or Consequences”, and “The Plot to Overthrow Christmas” by Norman Corwin from […]

The Camas Public Library will offer a weekly writing workshop for teens in grades 6-12 and adults from 2:30-4 p.m. each Monday in November. Those working on novels or other projects can come to the library for quiet, dedicated writing time. This weekly gathering is in conjunction with National Writing Month.

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 will offer its annual native plant sale starting Nov. 25. Order online to pick up plants on March 14 at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE) at 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Orders are online only; no day-of sales will be available. All plants are sold in […]

HOPE Dementia Support presents "Meet Me at the Art Studio" from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month at Drip Drop Art Studio, 420 W. Eighth St., Vancouver. Attendees will enjoy the studio's creative space, providing engaging and therapeutic activities tailored to those living with dementia. The studio offers painting, drawing, […]

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 […]

Camas Public Library hosts the Cover to Cover Book Club for adults at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. To read the assigned book, pick up one of the copies that have been set aside for the book club. Call or visit the library to check availability and reserve a copy. Ebooks […]

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 […]

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.

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.

Take a free guided forest walk at Columbia Springs and learn what wildlife and plants can be found at Columbia Springs. Walks are offered from 3:30-5 p.m. June 18, Aug. 20, Oct. 15 and Dec. 17 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Topics of focus include cultural ecosystems, wild foods, plant technologies and evergreen tree […]

The Camas Public Library will offer Tummy Time from 3:30-4:45 p.m. June 18 for babies under 18 months. Register at CamasPL.org/tummytime or call 360-834-4692

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.

Washington State University Vancouver will host four free "A-Z of Paying for College" workshops for prospective and current college students, regardless of the college they choose to attend. Learn how to make the cost of college manageable with grants, loans, savings, scholarships and work. Find out which money is free, which needs to be paid […]

Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., will host four "A to Z of Paying for College Workshops" at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 23, Oct. 22, Nov. 20 and Dec. 17. The workshops are a public service for all prospective and current college students, regardless of the college they choose to attend. Prospective […]

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. […]

Camas artist Elida Field will lead a sip-and-paint night from 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 17 at Lane Cellars, 340 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Field will guide students through the step-by-step process of painting a "merry moose." No experience is necessary. Attendees will leave with a completed 11-inch-by-14-inch painting. The cost is $85 and includes a glass […]

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.

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. Held on Thursday mornings at Cogir at The Quarry, 415 S.E. 177th Ave. from 10 a.m. to noon starting on Sept. 4.

The Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, will offer a six-week class for beginning and intermediate bridge players starting 10 a.m. Nov. 6 taught by accredited ACBL bridge instructor Michael Walker. Each two hour session will include instruction and practice hands to reinforce the lessons. Topics include preemptive opening bids, overcalls, advances, […]

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 11 a.m.-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 expert staff will […]

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.

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.

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 McDonald's at 2400 S.E. 165th Ave., Vancouver, will host McTeacher's Night for Mill Plain Elementary from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 18. McDonald's will donate 20% of sales during the event to Mill Plain Elementary.

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.

Learn how to make herbal torches (also called "hag torches" or "witch torches") during a workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas. Students will learn the Old World art of creating small torches with beeswax, mullein and other herbs. Students will dip dried mullein stalks in beeswax then […]

Camas artist Elida Field will lead a sip-and-paint night from 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 18 at Pepper Bridge Winery/Amavi Cellars, 677 W. Columbia Way, Vancouver. Field will guide students through the step-by-step process of painting a vintage red holiday truck. No experience is necessary. Attendees will leave with a completed 21-inch-by-12-inch painting. The cost is $85 […]

"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 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; 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.

HOPE Dementia Support Group is a weekly support group for those caring for individuals living with all types of dementia. The group meets from 4-6 p.m. Fridays at White Oak Village, 14715 N.E. 20th Ave., Vancouver, and on Zoom.

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.

BIGMprov will offer two nine-week improv courses for adults. Classes, led by instructor Holly Hurley Feather, will meet 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; and at 5 p.m. Sundays at Metropolitan Performing Arts, 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. No acting or performance experience is necessary. Improv […]

Skamania Lodge, 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, will host a Holiday Light Walk in Tree House Village from 5-9 p.m. every night from Nov. 28-Jan. 4. A collection of forest animals and a life-size Sasquatch will be decorated with twinkling holiday lights. Enjoy hot cocoa around the fire pit at the end of your […]

Chef Fabiola Donnelly will offer a "Chinese Take-Out for Christmas" class from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at Class Cooking, 110 E. 15th St., Vancouver. Students will learn the nuances of Chinese cooking to make favorites like chow mein and kung pao chicken. Ingredients, recipes and tools are included in this class which features demonstrations as […]

Columbia Dance will present a sensory-friendly Fort Vancouver Nutcracker from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 19 with lower music volume, soft lighting, buffer seats and a relaxed environment. Audience members may move freely or make noise. Guests will enjoy the magic of a traditional Nutcracker — sparkling tutus, Tchaikovsky’s music and holiday cheer. This unique production also […]

Visitors are invited to see a drive-through live re-enactment of the Christmas Nativity with narration from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 19-21 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Vancouver North Stake, 11101 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. Narration in English, Spanish and Russian will be broadcast to FM stereos. CDs and YouTube links are available […]

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 […]

The American Legion Tum Tum Post 168 hosts a Bingo Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Friday of every month at 21400 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. Enjoy an evening of bingo and help support local veterans and their families. All are welcome. Proceeds directly benefit veterans’ assistance programs in North Clark County.

Scottish Country Dance "Friday Frolic" classes run from 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 19 at Columbia Dance, 1700 Broadway, Vancouver. The first class is free. No partner or special clothing is needed but soft-soled shoes are recommended. New dancers are welcome. Admission is $8. Learn more at rscds-swws.org or contact Liza Halpenny at lizahalpenny@msn.com.

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will host a volunteer planting event from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 20 at Horn’s Corner, 4411 S. Settler Dr., Ridgefield. Wear long pants, rainboots or waterproof shoes and dress for the weather. Bring snacks and water.

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Trains will depart at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 29-Dec. 21 from the station at 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Riders will see views of the Lewis River from a hillside vantage point, take a trip through a solid rock tunnel and then […]

The Vancouver Bridge Club will host free, assisted bridge play from 9:15-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Attendees will get a free bridge lesson then play. Assistance will be available if needed.

Columbia Springs is hosting a Evergreen Tree Nature Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 20. Drop in any time (no registration required) to enjoy hands-on science and nature experiences exploring evergreen tree communities. The event is designed to be engaging for all ages, from preschoolers to adults. Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org. Photo by Paul […]

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will host a Finishing Salts Workshop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Discover the world of finishing salts and learn how to add depth, texture, and complexity to dishes. Learn the differences between fresh and dried ingredients as well as techniques to use on your own. […]

Play bridge with individuals with masterpoints at 11 a.m. Saturdays at Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The cost is $10.

The Winter Native Arts Market is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Clark County Historical Museum. Admission to the market and museum are free. Discover one-of-a-kind, last-minute gifts at this market showcasing Indigenous cultures through art, music and storytelling. Shop from 17 Native artists and makers selling handcrafted jewelry, textiles, carvings and prints. Each purchase […]

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.  

Columbia Dance will present a historically inspired "Nutcracker" at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21. This one-of-a-kind production includes fur trappers, wapato plants and covered wagons as Fort Vancouver history is woven into this classic ballet. Hudson's Bay Company Chief Factor John McLoughlin brings a fur trapper to a Christmas Eve Party. His […]

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 city of Vancouver will host a rain-or-shine Winter Solstice Sunset Walk from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 20, starting at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver. Take a two-mile afternoon walk along the banks of the Columbia River to honor this quiet turning point and the slow return of the light. Walk […]

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will host six Tarot Nights from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10 and from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20. The cost is $18 for a 15-minute session; $35 for a 30-minute session; or $50 for 15 minutes each with three readers. […]

Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, 12217 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver, will host Bells of the Cascades for the handbell ensemble’s “Winter’s Tale” concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 20. Adult tickets are $20 and student tickets are $5 at the door. Children under 6 are free.

Columbia Dance will present a historically inspired "Nutcracker" at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21. This one-of-a-kind production includes fur trappers, wapato plants and covered wagons as Fort Vancouver history is woven into this classic ballet. Hudson's Bay Company Chief Factor John McLoughlin brings a fur trapper to a Christmas Eve Party. His […]

Visitors are invited to see a drive-through live re-enactment of the Christmas Nativity with narration from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 19-21 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Vancouver North Stake, 11101 N.E. 119th St., Vancouver. Narration in English, Spanish and Russian will be broadcast to FM stereos. CDs and YouTube links are available […]

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 […]