Vancouver

Vanessa Grace of Soul Amplified will lead a workshop about the spiritual aspects of autumn from 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 4 at Self Balance Massage, 8301 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver. Autumn is the transition between the outward-focused, fast pace of summer and inward-focused, slow pace of winter. Students will learn how to “live the autumn life” in preparation for winter, the art of releasing and the significance of endings. Grace will lead participants in a guided mediation, leaf release ritual and journaling. The cost is $30, including a digital workbook. For details, email [email protected].

The House Pilates, 2008 S.E. Eighth Ave., Suites 203 and 204, Camas, will open its new Restore Room featuring a red light bed. The event, from 6:45-7:45 p.m. Nov. 3, includes an open house and workshop.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Since 2002, Clark County families have met for a fun run together on Thanksgiving morning. As the run grew in popularity, the families decided to organize the event and use the opportunity to give back to the community. Now, 1,250 racers join us each year and 100% of the proceeds benefit Clark County Food Bank, which provide the resources for roughly 140,000 meals every Thanksgiving!

Turkey Trot 2025 will be at Salmon Creek Trail, with both races starting at Klineline Pond at 9 am on Thanksgiving morning! The course follows a flat, mostly paved trail that weaves between areas of forest and open meadows. The course will be clearly marked with directions and exact mile markers for both the 5k and 10k races. Water stations will be at the start/finish line, as well as the 10k turnaround. There will also be a first aid station located at the start/finish line.

All registered racers receive timing chips in their race packets, which will electronically track the racer’s time. Chips are then attached to the outermost layer of clothing above the waist. This method ensures accurate timing and creates an easy, quick way for race officials to post times and rankings online following the event.

Turkey Trot has two race day options: a 5k walk/run and a 10k run. Both races begin at 9:00 am on Thanksgiving morning, and take place along the same course. There will usually be around a 5 minute delay between the start of the 10k and 5k races. All age groups are welcome and encouraged to participate! Food (bagels, donuts, bananas, etc.) and coffee will be provided the morning of the race. Special prizes will also be handed out to racers that come dressed in crazy, fun, or Thanksgiving themed costumes!

Ascendance Enclave hosts Restorative Yoga from 6 to 7 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month at Dovetail Cellars, 404 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. This class welcomes beginners as well as seasoned yogis. Attendees should bring yoga mats. Other comfort props will be supplied if needed. After yoga, enjoy a glass of wine at happy hour prices. The class fee is $10 to $20. Register at ascendanceenclave.com.

🌌 Galaxy Games Friday Fun Night! 🌌
Get ready for an out-of-this-world night of adventure at Kids Club on Friday, November 13, 2026!

This is a fundraiser for Chinook Elementary!
Proceeds will go toward new RECESS EQUIPMENT for this school year!

Blast off into the world of Galaxy Games where young space explorers will race through the Spaceship Relay, battle it out in an exciting Lightsaber Battle, compete in Galaxy Ball, complete space-themed challenges, create a fun take-home craft, enjoy gymnastics room fun, and work together to complete an evening full of excitement, surprises, and out-of-this-world fun!

Event Details
🕒 Drop-Off: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
🕙 Pick-Up: 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM
🍕 What’s Included: Event admission, cheese pizza, and a drink
💲 Cost: $39.99 per child

Kids in the 4–6 age group will not have the opportunity to purchase snacks at the café during dinner time—however, you’re welcome to pack them additional snacks!

Kids in the 1st–5th grade age group will have the chance to purchase snacks at the café during dinner time—or you’re welcome to pack them additional snacks!

Important Notes
• Children must be able to stay with the group, follow directions, and be fully toilet-trained (no diapers or pull-ups).
• Students in the 4–6 year old group may not join the older group due to safety and activity appropriateness.
• Please bring a labeled water bottle for your child. 💧
• Please leave toys at home so they don’t get lost during activities. 🧸
• Don’t forget to wear socks! 🧦

🚀 Get ready for Galaxy Games!🌌

Discover who you were in a past life! Join Davina Kotulski for a group past life regression session.

Step Into the Mystery of Your Soul’s Journey

Bring your journal, a yoga mat, and an eye cover—and join us for a powerful Past Life Regression Meditation guided by spiritual teacher and author Davina Kotulski.

In this immersive experience, you'll be gently led into a deep state of relaxation, where you'll journey back in time to uncover one of your past lives. Along the way, you'll connect with your spirit guide to gain insight into the lessons from that lifetime—and discover how they relate to the soul work you're here to do in this one.

Davina was personally trained by renowned past-life regression expert Dr. Brian Weiss at the Weiss Institute and has facilitated transformative regressions for hundreds of people.

Is this a psychic reading? No. Davina won’t tell you who you were in a past life—you’ll discover that yourself. She serves as a guide, helping you access your own subconscious memories through a gentle, structured meditation process.

Will I go unconscious? Not at all. You’ll be in a relaxed, yet alert state—similar to a light meditation. You’ll be aware of your surroundings and able to recall your experience. Davina will be guiding you the entire time, and you’ll even have opportunities to share during the session.

Is this "real"? Whether experienced as memory, metaphor, or archetype, past life regression can reveal powerful insights into your current life. Many participants find the process deeply healing, clarifying, and empowering.

Come with an open heart and a curious mind—and leave with a deeper connection to your soul’s timeless wisdom.

Please read this disclaimer.

-I understand that I will engage in a guided meditation and I understand that personal personal results will vary and there are no expressed or implied guarantees or warranties of results.

Past life regression meditation is not recommended:

-If you are now, or have recently, felt like hurting yourself or someone else.

-If you hear, or have ever heard, voices in your head that tell you something hurtful about yourself or to hurt others.

-If you have ever been diagnosed with a mental disorder.

-I and/or my representative(s) agree to fully release and hold harmless, Davina Kotulski, from and against any and all claims or liability of whatsoever kind or nature arising out of or in connection with my participation in past life regression meditation.

–I understand that if I purchase a past life regression session with Davina Kotulski that this is NOT psychotherapy and I am NOT entering into a therapy relationship with Davina Kotulski.

Focus on gentle movement, stretching, and mindfulness to relieve tension and stress while calming the nervous system. This class will be done entirely seated in a chair and is well suited for individuals with limited mobility.

Ballroom Dance Vancouver will host Sunday Ballroom and Latin Group Classes from 4-6 p.m. Sundays at Dance Fusion/Northwest Classical Ballet, 14511 N.E. 10th Ave., Vancouver. Beginning classes are 4-5 p.m. and advanced classes are 5-6 p.m. The cost is $15 for ages 12 and older. Learn more at ballroomdancevancouver.com, by emailing [email protected] or calling 503-789-3023.

🏰 Wizard Academy Friday Fun Night! 🏰

Get ready for a magical night of adventure at Kids Club on Friday, November 20, 2026!

Step into the world of Wizard Academy where young wizards will test their skills, race through magical challenges, play quidditch tag, defend their wizard towers, search for hidden wands, create a magical take-home craft, enjoy gymnastics room fun, and work together to complete an evening full of spells, surprises, and wizarding fun!

Event Details

🕒 Drop-Off: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
🕙 Pick-Up: 9:30 PM – 10:00 PM
🍕 What’s Included: Event admission, cheese pizza, and a drink
💲 Cost: $39.99 per child

Kids in the 4-6 age group will not have the chance to purchase snacks at the café during dinner time—however you’re welcome to pack them additional snacks!

Kids in the 1st–5th grade age group will have the chance to purchase snacks at the café during dinner time—or you’re welcome to pack them additional snacks!

Important Notes

• Children must be able to stay with the group, follow directions, and be fully toilet-trained (no diapers or pull-ups).
• Students in the 4–6 year old group may not join the older group due to safety and activity appropriateness.
• Please bring a labeled water bottle for your child. 💧
• Please leave toys at home so they don’t get lost during activities. 🧸
• Don’t forget to wear socks! 🧦

✨ Grab your wand, put on your wizard robes, and get ready for Wizard Academy! Kids will spend the evening casting spells, completing magical challenges, working together, and making unforgettable memories! 🏰

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington hosts Enhance Fitness for adults age 60 and older. Instructors tailor evidence-based exercises to each person’s ability, from seated to full mobility. Pre-registration is not required. Classes are free. First-time attendees should arrive early to register on-site. Classes are offered in Battle Ground, Brush Prairie, Camas and Washougal.

• Classes at Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 N.E. Third St., Battle Ground, are 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Classes at Bethel Lutheran Church, 12919 N.E. 159th St., Brush Prairie, are 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.
• Classes at Lacamas Lake Lodge, 227 N.E. Lake Road, Camas, are 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
• Classes at the Washougal Senior Center, 1681 C St., Washougal, are 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Exhale at the end of the week with a calming evening that begins with guided meditation and continues with a soothing sound bath. Gentle tones from singing bowls, drums, chimes, and other healing instruments help you let go of the week, quiet the noise, and reconnect with yourself. The energy exchange is $20, and please register in advance.

Traditional Okinawan Kenpo and Kobudo classes are taught in a small dojo with personalized instruction by Eric Sensei, a 9th dan Shihan. Classes are adult-oriented, and children are welcome when accompanied by a parent for each class, offering families a chance to participate. Remote classes are also available for those who are not local. Monthly rates are offered with no contracts, and the first month is free.

“Friday Frolic” Scottish Country Dance Classes are 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays at Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway, Vancouver. New dancers are welcome. No partner or special clothing is needed, though soft-soled shoes are recommended. The cost is $8 at the door and the first class is free. Learn more at facebook.com/RscdsSwws.

Ember Pilates will offer Strengthening Yoga classes from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at 2904 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Build mental and physical resilience. Ease toward strength and creating more length. A different body area will be highlighted each month as we focus on on strengthening and lengthening muscle groups in a way that challenges and supports a healthy balance of ease and effort. The drop-in fee is $17. Register at emberpilatesvanwa.com.

This monthly workshop offers space for shadow work during the dark moon phase, with a focus on setting intentions for fresh beginnings and growth in 2026. Participants will spend time journaling desires, visualizing goals, creating vision boards, and outlining inspired actions while releasing old patterns to align more closely with the soul’s path. Light snacks and refreshments will be available. Bring a blanket or pillow if you would like to be extra comfortable while working. A shadow work journal will be available for purchase to support your practice; if you plan to buy one, please message the organizer in advance so enough copies are on hand. If you prefer to use your own materials, feel free to bring a personal notebook and continue with it at each monthly meeting. You are welcome to invite a friend.

Plum Blossom Zendo meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays on the first floor of Vancouver United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. There is Zen meditation, a dharma talk and discussion time. For more details, see zendust.org/vancouver/.

Join us for an awesome restorative yoga class with Tiffany from Space to Bloom. Order your tea before class starts (tea comes separately), and it will be ready for you when you're off the mat!

The nonprofit Taoist Tai Chi Society will host Introductory Taoist Tai Chi classes from 9-11 a.m. Saturdays, Oct. 17-Jan. 2 (except Dec. 5) at Vancouver United First Methodist, Jason Lee Hall, 403 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. Start at the first session or attend any session. Try a class or two before deciding to continue. For more details, email [email protected].

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, hosts contemplative prayer with quiet music from 12:20 to 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays.

Reiki Circle is a group event where we gather for nourishing Reiki healing to help get you through the month. All are warmly invited to this deeply healing Reiki – lead event hosted by Reiki master Grace Cunningham at the delightful Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary in downtown Vancouver, Wa!

Space is limited – we often sell out a few weeks in advance. RSVP now to secure your spot.

Reiki is pronounced RAY-KEY and is translated from Japanese into English as “life force energy.”

Reiki is a relaxing, healing light that washes over your whole body, bringing you to a state of peace, joy, and comfort. Reiki can reduce stress, repair your nervous system, soothe your mind, and help you release worries. Reiki knows exactly where to go on your body and what to heal. This modality of healing can bring major transformations and can penetrate deep into the soul to gently heal a lifetime of suffering. Grace Cunningham is a Reiki master and has been practicing with this powerful modality since 2023.

During this group event, we will ground into our bodies, align the chakras, and call in our spirit guides & higher selves for divine guidance while Reiki gently flows where it’s needed most. After the initial guided meditation, each guest will get a moment to introduce themselves, if they feel called too, share something they would like extra healing for.

After that, the whole group relaxes as Grace takes you on a guided journey while sharing Reiki with the entire group. These guided meditations will take you on a journey through the mind to melt away stress and activate your own infinite healing light. This can activate swift movements of positive change to support your divine path while allowing your soul to lean on the support of your community. During these events, Grace also utilizes her Oracle deck for personalized messages for added validation and clarity.

The goal of Reiki Circle is to leave feeling renewed and regenerated.

Looking forward to meeting you!

INFO

1.Please arrive by 6:10 PM to place your order for tea if you would like.

Leave plenty of time for parking as this is a downtown establishment. Street parking is free after 6 PM but there are parking structures close by to pay to park.

2. Please dress comfortably.

We have chairs as well as floor cushions. If you have a yoga mat, I highly encourage you to bring one for laying down.

3. Feel free to bring a water bottle, pen, yoga, mat, and notebook to log divine messages.

4. reserve your spot today. Limited to only 10 seats!

Please email Grace at [email protected] with any questions about this event.

Join us to work on healthy posture, focus, and nervous system balance, all especially important in our screen-filled world. Through game oriented kinetic movement, simple yoga-inspired poses, playful breathwork, and gentle somatic motions, children will build body awareness, emotional regulation, and confidence.

Learn Okinawan Kobudo in traditional classes held in a small dojo with personalized instruction. Classes are taught by Eric Sensei, a 9th dan Shihan in Okinawan Kenpo and Kobudo, and follow the way classes are taught in Okinawa. Instruction is adult-oriented, but children are welcome when accompanied by a parent. Remote classes are also available for those who are not local. Monthly rates are offered with no contracts, and the first month is free.

Sophie Wegecsanyi of Self-Balance Massage will lead a guided meditation and visualization session from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday mornings at 8301 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver. Enjoy a gentle guided meditation and visualization designed to calm the mind, reconnect you with yourself and create space for greater peace, focus and purpose. The fee is $20.

Join us every full moon for a sacred evening of deep reflection, energetic alignment, and soulful release. Our Full Moon Circle is a monthly ritual of coming home to yourself in a safe, nurturing space to reconnect with your inner wisdom, shed what no longer serves, and realign with your highest self.

Each gathering includes:

🌑 Shadow Work to explore your inner landscape and release old patterns

💫 Energy Work to balance and clear your field

🔮 Oracle Cards for intuitive guidance and insight

🌕 Zodiac Energy Breakdown to align with the unique lessons of the current moon sign

🕯️ Sacred Space for cultivating stillness through journaling and meditation

Whether you're new to moon work or a seasoned soul traveler, this circle welcomes you as you are. Tap into the power of lunar energy, gain clarity, and create space for transformation, one full moon at a time.

Monthly gathering In-Person

Bring your journal and an open heart. 🌙

Your inner light is waiting: let the moon guide you back.