Clark County, WA

• Thursday, November 5
• The Heathman Lodge | 7801 NE Greenwood Dr., Vancouver
• Doors Open: 6:00 p.m. | Program Begins: 6:30 p.m.

Join the Columbia Writers Series for a reading and conversation with the novelist, journalist, and editor Ed Park. Park is the author of the novels Same Bed Different Dreams and Personal Days, and the short story collection An Oral History of Atlantis (2025). He has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, the PEN Hemingway Award, and other honors, and has won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and Asian Pacific American Award for Literature. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The Atlantic, Harper’s, McSweeney’s, and many other places. He is a founding editor of The Believer and was executive editor at Penguin Press. He teaches creative writing at Princeton.

Holiday Book Fest at Fort Vancouver is a festive, family-friendly celebration of local books and authors, just in time for holiday gift giving.

Meet 12 local authors, browse books for readers of all ages, and discover something special for everyone on your Christmas list. Five featured authors write for children: Deb Cushman, Richard Wing, Gretchen McLellan, Tiffany Dickinson, and Melanie Dobson.

The event takes place at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center Bookstore and offers families a relaxed way to meet authors, find signed books, and support local writers while enjoying a holiday visit to Fort Vancouver.

Admission is free.

Technology has always shaped the way we’ve stayed informed, expressed ourselves, and stayed connected as communities. What lessons do earlier technologies, like print, hold for us today in the age of AI and digital overload? And why, despite the speed and convenience of newer technologies, is print more popular than ever?

At the end of the talk, audiences will get the chance to try printing on a portable press.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Geoffrey Turnovsky is professor of French at the University of Washington. His teaching and research focus on the cultural history of early modern France and Europe, and the history of print, books, authorship, and reading. He is the author of Reading Typographically: Immersed in Print in Early Modern France.

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Join respected horseman Joel Conner for a horsemanship clinic focused on building a solid foundation from groundwork to riding. Whether you're looking to improve connection with your horse or advance your performance skills, this clinic offers practical tools and guidance for riders at any level.<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Dr. Jack Giesy Arena<br><br><strong>Friday, November 6: </strong>9:00 am to 6:00 pm<br><strong>Saturday, November 7:</strong> 9:00 am to 6:00 pm<br><strong>Sunday, November 8:</strong> 9:00 am to 5:00 pm<br><br>Event details are subject to change. For more information, please visit <a href="https://joelconnerhorsemanship.com/" target="_blank">joelconnerhorsemanship.com</a><br><br>

Join us to discover and celebrate Día de los Muertos, an important Mexican holiday honoring loved ones.

We will tell stories, create block print artwork, and experience a vibrant performance by Folkloric Ballet of SW Washington. We’ll also share traditional pan de muerto and other festive treats. Come explore, create, and celebrate together!

Events are offered in partnership with La Casita Art Gallery & Cultural Center.

Participe con nosotros para descubrir y celebrar el Día de los Muertos, un importante día festivo mexicano que honra a los seres queridos.

Contaremos historias, crearemos grabados en bloque y presenciaremos una interpretación vibrante del Ballet Folklórico del Sudoeste de Washington. También compartiremos el tradicional pan de muerto y otras delicias festivas. ¡Venga a conocer, crear y celebrar junto con nosotros!

Los eventos se ofrecen en colaboración con La Casita Art Gallery & Cultural Center.

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].

Artist Talk: Laura Ross Paul

Laura Ross-Paul has been painting professionally for over four decades. During that time she has been represented by nine West-Coast rallies from Seattle to LA, with solo exhibits at the Portland Art Museum, Oregon, The Column Gallery, Colorado College, Colorado: The Art Gym, Portland, Oregon; and important exhibits at the Arnot Museum, Elmira, New York; Palm Springs Art Museum,; Seattle Art Museum; Tacoma Art; the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (Eugene), The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (Portland), and The Schnitzer Family Collection.

Among her many awards, Ross-Paul has received the Bonnie Bronson Visual Arts Fellowship, an Oregon Arts Commission Individual Artist Fellowship, and the Susan Cooley Gilliom Artist and Teaching Residency in Roseville, California. Her art has been singled out for prizes in regional biennials at the Portland Art Museum, Tacoma Art Museums, and Turtle Bay Museum in Redding, California; featured in the cable TV film Spy (1989); and appears on book covers including fiction by Charles Spaeth (2011) and Barbara Wilson (1993) and poetry by Judith Barrington (2015).

www.lauraross-paul.com

Guthrie’s music has seen a resurgence in the past several months, having been featured in recent concerts by artists such as Bruce Springsteen. It resonates with audiences today as much as, or maybe even more than, it did when This Land Is Your Land was released and gained widespread popularity in 1949.

Guthrie composed 26 songs in 30 days while riding along the Columbia River and touring the Grand Coulee Dam Project in 1941. With his unique, authentic voice, he chronicled both the grandeur and the perils of what he called “The Greatest Thing That Man Has Ever Done” as an employee of the Bonneville Power Administration. His time here in the Pacific Northwest inspired a swell of patriotism that led Guthrie to enlist in the U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II, after which he returned home to fame and notoriety, but also to tragedy and tremendous personal loss.

This interactive musical history performance will have you singing along to “Roll on Columbia,” “Pastures of Plenty,” and of course, “This Land is Your Land,” and learning the—sometimes hilarious, sometimes tragic—stories behind the songs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”chino” border_width=”3″ css=””][mk_padding_divider size=”15″][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1793378910642{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]

Tickets are $18 in advance and include any applicable taxes and fees. Space is limited and tickets may sell out prior to the event. If available, tickets will be sold at the door for $25 each.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”BUY TICKETS” color=”warning” size=”lg” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fthehistorictrust.rezdy.com%2F785642%2Fstories-and-songs-of-woody-guthrie-a-musical-history-performance-by-joel-underwood%3F_gl%3D1*1lfr4za*_gcl_au*MTY5MjM4MzMwNy4xNzkzMTE0NTQ4LjIwOTI0MjQzNDQuMTc5MzExNDU1MS4xNzkzMTE0NTU1LjE1OTcwMTU0MTcuMTc5MzExNDU1MS4xNzkzMTE0NTU1*_ga*MTM2NDc5Mzk1NS4xNzczODQ4NTkw*_ga_J7SXS0R0D6*czE3OTMxMTQwNTIkbzE1MSRnMSR0MTc5MzExNTEyMyRqNTAkbDAkaDE1MzQzMzQzMTQ.”][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1793378820300{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]General admission seating in Providence Academy Chapel pews will be available on a first-come first-served basis. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. (30 minutes prior to performance start time). Free parking is available in the Providence Academy lot (the Aeon Apartments parking lot is NOT available for event parking).

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Enspire Arts will host “Introduction to Teaching Artistry,” 9:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at Vancouver Arts Hub, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The meeting, facilitated by Enspire Arts Executive Director Sarah Lightfoot and Portland educator and policy advisor Subashini Ganesan-Forbes, will provide more information about Enspire Arts’ new Teaching Artist Network. Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to register with the hub, signifying their availability to teach visual and performing arts at schools, nonprofits and other service organizations. Jobs can be paid or volunteer. The hub requires an annual membership fee of $75. RSVP for the meeting at zeffy.com.

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.

Autumn is cozy. The Alps are cozy. Wine is cozy. Drinking alpine wines in autumn? The coziest combination you can think of! Join us in mid-November for a lovely late morning of drinking and exploring a handful of wines from the Alpine regions of France and Italy, including the Savoie, Jura, Alto Adige, and Trentino.

The class will be led by Afton Kortz, Barnard Griffin's Wine Club Manager, who is a French Wine Scholar and holds a Level 3 certification in Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).

This master class will take place at Barnard Griffin's Vancouver tasting room (665 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660) from 11:30am to 1:00pm on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

• Tickets are $35 for the general public, and $30 for Barnard Griffin wine club members.
• Tasting-sized pours (approx. 1oz each) of five or six wines and small, palate-cleansing snacks are included (attendees must be 21+ to participate).
• You can purchase tickets directly through Eventbrite, or by calling the Vancouver tasting room at 360-718-3387. Barnard Griffin wine club members - if you register online, we will charge your card on file one week before the event.

Classes are non-refundable within 7 days of the class. If you cannot attend and it is 7 or less days until the class, you may transfer the tickets to someone else. Please communicate any scheduling conflicts with Barnard Griffin ([email protected]).

Learn about your tenant and survivor rights as renters with YWCA Clark County and Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program’s Housing Justice Project during a workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at YWCA Clark County, 3609 Main St., Vancouver. Participants will learn about their rights and responsibilities as tenants, common housing issues and available legal resources. The workshop will also provide information specifically for survivors of domestic violence, including housing protections and considerations and resources to support housing stability. Register at eventbrite.com/e/tenant-rights-workshop-tickets-2002166313340.

Master Gardener and Master Melittologist Anne Bulger on native mason bees: why they’re such good pollinators, what’s hiding inside their nesting tubes, and how to harvest and clean cocoons so your bees make it through winter healthy. Good for total beginners and people already hosting bees. Part of the Community Workshop Series. Sign up ahead.

You’re invited!Join us for a Nature Day exploring all things about fish at Columbia Springs.

When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00am-1:00pm 
Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) 
What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring fish! 
How: Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required!  

This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature fun! 

Questions? Email [email protected]

Photo by Paul Peloquin 

Take a warm, dry, “virtual” tour of the pioneer cemeteries of Clark County, led by our cemetery expert, Peri Muhich! Discover the stories beneath the headstones, from pioneer shenanigans to untimely deaths, from names you’ll recognize to names you should know, we’ll cover it all!

FREE event

Calling all cookie artists! What’s better than wine and cookies? Join us for an afternoon of “Sip” & “Decorate” at our Cookie Decorating Class.

Learn step by step instructions on how to make these beautiful designs. Don’t miss out on this fun, tasty, and memorable event — grab your tickets now before they disappear!

DATES:

Sunday, October 18th at 2:00 PM. Registration closes on October 11th at 5:00 pm.

Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00 PM. Registration closes on November 15th at 5:00 pm.

Sunday, December 20th at 2:00 PM. Registration closes on December 13th at 5:00 pm.

Tickets are sold as a bundle ($65), including 6 cookies paired with your choice of a glass of wine, beer, cider, or soda. Must pre-pay to reserve your spot. Spots are limited. What’s included?

Step-by-Step Guided Instruction, Six Royal Icing Sugar Cookies, A Glass Of Wine, Take-Home Cookie Tray, One Complimentary Decorated Cookie, Photo Booth Moment, Recipes & Resources

Each fall, Columbia Play Project celebrates of creativity, engineering, imagination, and play with Bricktastic!

Bricktastic! brings together children, families, hobbyists, artists, engineers, educators, and LEGO enthusiasts for a day filled with building challenges, collaborative engineering, creative showcases, and hands-on STREAM experiences inspired by the power of play.

In the weeks leading up to Bricktastic!, participants can attend special workshops where they explore robotics, simple machines, architecture, storytelling, animation, and engineering while creating original LEGO projects to display during the festival.

The event culminates in a community showcase where builders proudly exhibit their creations and everyone experiences Columbia Play Project’s Mobile Children’s Museum through hands-on activities designed to inspire curiosity long after the event ends.

Bricktastic! demonstrates what children’s museums do best: transform play into meaningful learning.

• Saturday, November 14, 2026
• 10:00 AM 1:00 PM

• Marshall/Luepke Center 1009 East McLoughlin Boulevard Vancouver

• Complimentary catered dinner, coffee, and refreshments will be provided.
• Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Location: Vancouver Mall Branch
• Cost: Free
  

YWCA Clark County will host the 2026 BIPOC Youth Summit, Vibe and Thrive, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7-8. This free, two-day event brings together BIPOC youth ages 13-18 to celebrate identity, build connections, explore leadership and discover the power of joy. Enjoy workshops led by local BIPOC leaders, interactive activities, creative expression, and conversations about social justice and personal growth. The event includes free food, games, prizes and a block party.
Learn more and register at www.ywcaclarkcounty.org/bys.

Cascadia School will host a free screening of “Screenagers: Generation AI” from 1-3:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Vancouver Community Library’s Columbia Room at 901 C St., Vancouver. This is the fifth film from the team behind the acclaimed “Screenagers” documentary series. “Generation AI” captures the critical moment as AI reshapes young people’s relationships, learning and mental health. The film blends science and personal experiences, equipping parents, educators and policymakers with tools to shape how AI enters their schools and homes. After the screening, participants can share their thoughts about the film. RSVP at zeffy.com.

Vancouver Audubon presents “Conserving the California Condor” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Evergreen Public Schools District Office, 13413 N.E. LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive, Vancouver. Oregon Zoo Wildlife Conservation Specialist Hayley Brazier will discuss the zoo’s condor recovery facility and Lead-Free Hunting Education Program. The zoo has hatched 133 condors at the Jonsson Center in Clackamas County, bringing the current population to nearly 600 birds, up from just 22 in 1982. She will also highlight the zoo’s efforts to save other species, from newts and frogs to pond turtles and lampreys. Vancouver Audubon programs are free and open to the public. Learn more at vancouveraudubon.org/monthly-programs.

School-Age Children

• Registration is required for this event.
• Registration will open on August 21, 2026 @ 10:00am.
• This event is for registrants grade 1st Grade to 5th Grade.

Improve your reading skills by reading to a therapy dog! These 15 minute sessions will give you the opportunity to boost your confidence and practice your skills to the best listener around.

Registration is REQUIRED for this program.

Please review the available time slots listed below to ensure they fit your schedule before registering.

• 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
• 4:20 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.
• 4:40 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.
• 5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

This program is meant for kids in grades 1-5 who are wanting a safe space to practice their literacy. If you have a child outside of this age range that would be interested, please contact the library.

Please note each child needs to be registered to attend.

Dates Available:

9/21/26

10/5/26 & 10/19/26

11/2/26 & 11/16/26

12/21/26

1/4/27

2/1/27

3/1/27 & 3/15/27

4/5/27 & 4/19/27

5/3/27 & 5/17/27

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email [email protected] at least two weeks before the event.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.//

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a Rose Salves Workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Students will explore folklore surrounding roses and their gentle herbal properties, then create a rose petal salve to soothe the skin and spirit. The cost is $45. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz.

Portland Fabric User Group It's that magical time of year again where we have our all day FREE technical conference at a local site. This year, we are once again holding our conference at Washington State University Vancouver, up in the Salmon Creek area. As many of you know, the active leadership lives in the Vancouver area, so we've naturally migrated the event to Vancouver due to the availability of high-quality sites with excellent parking. We're in partnership with WSU Vancouver and the WSU

• Community members 50 and up
• Aging Solo Seniors
• Anyone who cares for someone age 50 and up
• Businesses and Organizations that work with clients ages 50 and up or caregivers
• Businesses and Organizations that offer products and services for clients age 50 and up or caregivers
• EVERYONE IS WELCOME feel free to share the information, social media posts on Villages Clark County or the attached flyer

Imagine Oregon more than 12,000 years ago. The coastline stretched miles fartherwest, vast lakes filled today’s high desert, and megafauna like mammoths, giant groundsloths, and camels still roamed the land. People were raising families, sewing clothing with bone needles and thread, harvesting plants, caring for one another, and adapting to a rapidly changing world. How do archaeologists uncover stories as old as the Ice Age? Join archaeologist Dr. Katelyn McDonough for a behind-the-scenes look at how researchers piece together the past using clues like stone tools, pollen, campfires, animal bones, microscopic plant remains, proteins preserved on tools, and even ancient poop. Hear some of archaeology’s biggest misconceptions and explore how discoveries at every scale—from molecules under a microscope to entire ancient landscapes—are transforming our understanding of the past.This talk also explores what archaeology looks like today. Discover how archaeologistscollaborate with Tribal Nations, geologists, paleoecologists, and many other specialiststo better understand the past while respecting Indigenous histories and knowledge.

Dr. Katelyn McDonough is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Curator of GreatBasin Archaeology, and Affiliated Faculty in Native American and Indigenous Studies atthe University of Oregon. She is passionate about teaching, food (past and present),exploring the microscopic world, and making archaeology more accessible foreveryone.

Geared to dancers with prior ballroom experience, this one-hour International-style technique class takes place in north Vancouver, within an easy drive of Salmon Creek and Ridgefield. No partner is required because participants rotate, and it is open to ages 12 and up. The fee is $15 per person for each class. Instruction is led by Jim and Michele Gray, and Jim previously earned a number two national ranking with the International DanceSport Federation. The monthly focus changes, with October highlighting Quickstep and East Coast Swing, and November featuring International Waltz and Cha Cha.

Join us in supporting our Heroes, First Responders, Active Military, Veterans and Wounded Warriors at this year’s 25th Annual . . .Clark County Prayer Breakfast.

Our Vision – Inspiring Clark County residents to honor, encourage and support each other.

Our Mission – Residents, businesses and organizations honoring, thanking, and praying for our community leaders and those that serve and protect us.

Become a Corporate Sponsor ($250 to $5,000)to allow us to keep the breakfast pricing down as well as providing funds for our speaker honorariums, travel, overall promotional efforts and providing tickets for those in uniform.

Download the 2026 Sponsorship Info Packet HERE

Download the 2026 Sponsor Those In Uniform Sheet HERE

This prayer breakfast is served by a dedicated volunteer committee of civic and business leaders who are committed to insure the success of each year’s program. Join the Steering Committee at anytime, wherein we meet on the 3rd Thurday of each month from 11:30am-12:30pm at the Royal Oaks Country Club (for no-host lunch). ALL funds are used solely for this annual prayer breakfast. Thanks for joining us in supporting this important annual event.

Don’t let ADHD be an obstacle for your child. Come learn the best ways to work with your child to find their superpower and how to get the support you need from experts Lucinda Bowman, M.S., CCC-SLP, with Portland Metro Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), and Tami Karchesky, La Center Elementary School Counselor.

Salmon Creek Flyfishers monthly meeting is held at 6 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month except July, August, and December.

Join us to learn about tying flies and fishing. Food is available for purchase. Meet at the American Legion Post 176, located at 14011 N.E. 20th Ave.

For more information, contact [email protected]

Dreamfruit: The Story & Moons of 2026

There has never been a more beautiful moment to change how we think about ourselves and the world. Join us for work with Radical Belonging and the Dreamfruit Almanac, a guided path toward reconnection with the consciousness in nature.

*How can re-aligning ourselves with Lunar Time bring greater ease and well-being?

*What does the Generative Imagination have to do with building a better future?

*When did you stop thinking about the world as alive, and how can Animism re-enchant your life?

The Dreamfruit almanac is a moon-based journal and planner with a special collection of monthly musings for 2026, designed to inspire us toward a regenerative future. With each month of the year ahead, you're invited into a collective dreamscape that lights the inner & outer path toward greater alignment with lunar energies. Learn about the world of Dreamfruit and how this unique tool can re-awaken your vital connection with all life.

Bring your art journal. Come ready to write, imagine, and to enter a better dream for yourself and the world. 🌈🍄🌱👀

Metropolitan Performing Arts will offer K-Pop Dance Workshops on Nov. 8, Dec. 6 and Jan. 17, taught by Caitlin Bui. From 1:30-3 p.m. Nov. 8, kids 12-18 will learn “Iconic by Mistake” by Katseye, Illit and Le Serrafim. From 1:30-3 p.m. Dec. 6, kids 12-18 will learn “The Feels.” The Jan. 17 class from 3:30-5 p.m. is for kids ages 8-12. Each class is $25.

Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a relaxing evening of wine, small bites, and cookie decorating. You'll decorate six charming fall-themed cookies while learning decorating tips and tricks to recreate them at home. Enjoy a complimentary drink as you welcome the season with friends and family.

Councilmembers Lee Wells and Clyde Burkle host the final Council Chat of the fall, with complimentary pastries. The early-bird option for anyone who would rather talk local government before work than on a weekend.

Join us for a free tour of the City of Vancouver’s Marine Park Wastewater Treatment Facility. This 90-minute walking tour will take you behind the scenes of what happens to all the water that goes down the drains in your home, school, or business. From a flush, to laundry, to washing dishes, all the water we use goes into underground pipes and to a treatment plant to be cleaned. Learn how to care for our water and our utilities in this unique tour.

Tour is suitable for ages 8 and older. Closed-toed shoes required for all tour participants. Expect to walk 0.75 on paved surfaces. Participants will encounter several stairways during the tour of this facility and will need to be able to traverse multiple staircases. Tour is 20% indoors and 80% outdoors. All safety gear will be provided to participants.

Meet at the Water Resources Education Center. Detailed logistics will be sent to registered participants.

Registration is required and space is limited. Sign up today!

If the event becomes full, please contact the Water Center at [email protected] or 360-487-7111 to add your name to the waitlist.

The Fort Vancouver Rose Society welcomes member and consulting rosarian Mary Hoover as the guest speaker at the society’s next meeting, 7 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Parish Hall at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. She’ll share her experiences in caring for the Memory Rose Garden at the Longview Public Library. Established in 1965 and reimagined in 1985 as a Memory Rose Garden, Friends of the Library volunteers care for the garden and fundraise for its ongoing upkeep. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Come learn how to use a sewing machine and create a simple project.

Ages 13–19

Art Chats are held once a month to promote awareness of art in our area, to encourage sharing our own art, to teach art techniques, to share local art events, and to network with your peers. Bring one or two pieces of your art to share, or just come to enjoy the camaraderie.

Ages 13+

Visit Vancouver and The Kiggins Theatre are pleased to welcome back the annual D.B. Cooper Con produced by Vortex Events, LLC and taking place from November 13th through the 15th.

A Three-Day Pass is $75 and is limited to 200 passes total. Daily tickets can be purchased for $35 for Friday and Saturday or $30 for Sunday only. Available online or at the box office day of show.

Grimoire's Gothic Market - Inspired by Pop-culture & classics like Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Harry Potter, and American Horror Story, is a folklore-themed market & exhibition that works to bring together various aspects of Halloween, horror, tarot, folklore, renaissance, couture, supernatural, strange things, & metaphysical items: crystals, mediumship, reiki, psychics, candles, herbology, fairytales, fragrance, & professional businesses. This is a professional tradeshow and social networking event (not an entertainment inspired event). Gothic Attire, formal, or Business-casual is encouraged.

Location: Exhibition Hall B

Saturday, Nov. 14: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

• First “leg” of your Succession Plan built (with a framework and toolset to set up yourself, your company, your team and your family for 2027)
• 3 pillars of a strong succession plan
• 6 questions every plan has to answer
• 5 surprises that can force a succession plan on you before you are ready
• BONUS: the 1 ingredient that holds the whole plan together

• Columbia Credit Union
• Edward Jones
• Securitas
• United Precision Corporation

Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer “The Magical Mischief of Friday the 13th” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Students will explore the lore behind “unlucky” omens like walking under ladders, breaking mirrors and black cats crossing paths. Attendees will also learn about the lesser-known good luck charms associated with this infamous day. The cost is $45. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz.