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.

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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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.

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

Attend the information night to learn about enrolling in one of the programs available at Skyview High School for the 2027-28 school year. Interested students who will be in tenth through 12th grades must apply.

• Advanced Manufacturing Grades 10-12

• Construction Trades Grades 10-12

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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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]).

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.

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.//

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

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.

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.

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.

• 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

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.

• 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

Enjoy a night of mystery and magick with Yael in Tarot Class for Intermediate and Beginners!

Join in on the fun at:

Dandelion Teahouse

109 W 7th St Vancouver, WA 98660

on Sat. Nov 7th from 5:30 - 7:30

In this class we’ll go in-depth and explore relationships between the cards, different spreads, hidden symbolism, and tips and tricks for retaining the knowledge held within the cards.

After the official class, we’ll practice reading each other in a safe and supportive environment.

If you’ve ever been curious, but feel shy to ask your burning questions, this is the perfect space for you! No question is too complicated or too simple. Yael has created a safe and welcoming space for all to participate and learn at their own pace.

Bring your favorite deck, or borrow ones that we’ll have available in class.

Let’s have some fun!

✨ please arrive atleast 5 min before class begins (5:25pm) as we will begin promptly.

tickets are non-refundable if you are a no-show, but we can apply the credit to a personal reading 🖤

Yael is practicing witch, occultist, and lifelong student of the mysteries. She blends her psychic abilities and spiritual insight to offer readings that are honest, empowering, and deeply personal.

Having studied with the Berkeley Psychic Institute, she brings a grounded understanding of esoteric traditions and will take care to explain the symbolism of the sacred arts that reveal themselves in your reading.

Whether you’re seeking clarity, navigating a transition, or simply curious about what the cards have to reveal, each reading is approached with care, integrity, and a touch of magic. Bring your burning questions, and Yael will help you navigate the energy in a fun and educational session!

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

Medicare open enrollment is October 15 through December 7. Get free, unbiased help with your Medicare questions. Schedule your one-on-one counseling with a SHIBA Volunteer Advisor. Call the local AAADSW SHIBA team line (360) 759-4676 or email [email protected] to request an in-person appointment time.

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.

Mushroom foraging is a popular pursuit in the Northwest! More than just a slideshow of edible mushrooms, this beginner-friendly class emphasizes skills and tools needed for accurate identification of mushrooms to determine edibility.

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.

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

Attend the SMT information night to learn more about enrolling in the school for the 2027-28 school year. Interested students who will be in ninth through 12th grades must apply.

Preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship (Naturalization) Test? Attend this ongoing U.S. Citizenship class to help you prepare for the test and interview. The class and study materials are provided free of charge. Presented in partnership with Goodwill Industries. Classes held weekly on Thursdays from 3–5 pm.

Walk-ins welcome.

¿Se está preparando para obtener la ciudadanía (naturalización) de los Estados Unidos? Asista a este curso en continua, que lo ayudará a prepararse para al examen y la entrevista. Las clases y los materiales se proporcionarán de forma gratuita. Este evento es presentado con la colaboración de Goodwill Industries.

Todos los Jueves de 3 a 5 pm.

Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington member Pepper Kim will discuss Southwest Native American art. The group meets from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of most months in the St. Paul Room of Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, 12217 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. Attendees should bring their own lunches for optional social time at 12:30 p.m. The meeting starts at 1 p.m. For more details, call Kim at 360-901-0176.

The Vancouver Bridge Club, 6503 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, will offer a six-week class for beginning and intermediate bridge players from 10 a.m. to noon March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 and 9, instructed by Michael Walker, a Ruby Life Master and an accredited ACBL and Better Bridge Instructor. Topics include opening bidding, slam bidding, takeout doubles, doubler’s rebid, balancing and other doubles. Each lesson will also include handouts and practice boards for hands-on experience. The cost is $10 per lesson or $50 for all six.

Are you new to genealogy or looking for a refresher? Join us for this three-part series to start digging into your family history. We will help you get off on the right foot!

• Sep 17: Basics of Genealogy — Learn how to use library databases, including Ancestry.
• Oct 15: Genealogy Research Tools & Procedures — Discover tools to help you effectively organize your family history searches.
• Nov 19: Research Strategies & Tips — Explore out-of-the-box search methods and tips for locating hard-to-find ancestors.

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/.

If you’re just getting started with birdwatching, look no further! In this class you’ll learn what sort of equipment might be helpful, safe and ethical bird feeding, identification tools and some common backyard birds to look for, and other useful tips and resources for birdwatching both in your yard and beyond.

The meeting includes time for food, conversation, and fellowship, followed by updates on club activities, service projects, and upcoming events. Attendees can also hear from guest speakers and meet club members.

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.

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.

Come learn about your family history along with fellow genealogy enthusiasts. This informal group meets on the second Thursday of each month.

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.

Hear directly from individuals with lived experience, families, and professionals as they share stories and insights about adult life after high school. Discover what’s possible and how to plan for a meaningful future.

Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative Recycling 101 class. Get all the details about our regional garbage and recycling system. Learn the basics about what to recycle curbside and why, and where items go after being picked up. If you are unsure if certain items can be recycled, bring those questions to this…

Join us as we travel the world hearing about community members' adventures in this travelogue series. Each month will feature a new destination with a visual presentation and stories.

This month we will be traveling Iceland's Ring Road. Come find out why this road trip is considered one of Europe's most beautiful. From volcanoes to glaciers, charming villages, powerful waterfalls, and lonesome fjords Iceland will leave you breathless.
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Learn how to incorporate food into your landscaping with attractive vegetable gardens that yield lots of compliments along with nourishing food. This presentation covers the benefits of edibles in the landscape, four design principles for visual appeal and how to convert flowers to food by replacing ornamentals with edible herbs and flowers. The presentation features a comprehensive power point presentation along with a handout covering 12 tips for successful edible landscaping.

Learn about the steps involved in buying a home and how to work with a Realtor and lender throughout the process. The workshops are taught by Tracie DeMars of RE/MAX Equity Group and Chris Berg of Advantage Mortgage, who have more than 15 years of experience teaching them and knowledge of the Southwest Washington market. Designed for first-time and repeat homebuyers, as well as anyone seeking a refresher, the workshops are kept small so attendees can get their questions answered.

Patching 4 Wellness will offer an informational session about phototherapy from 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 18 at Hi There Juice Co, an underground event space 1701 1/2 Broadway, Vancouver; access is only via stairs. Attendees will learn about phototherapy, sometimes called light therapy or photobiomodulation. Explore the science and hear how this approach can support the body’s natural processes. Another session will be offered at the same time on Dec. 3.

Attend the IB information night to learn more about enrolling in the school for the 2027-28 school year. Interested students who will be in ninth through 12th grades must apply.

For more information about IB, please visit our website at:
https://www.vansd.org/o/vps/page/international-baccalaureate

C.A.L.M. (communicate, assess, listen, mediate) is a free, NAMI Southwest Washington presentation focused on understanding mental health crises, practical de-escalation techniques, and reducing stigma. Training sessions happens from 11 a.m. to noon on the third Wednesday of every month. This training is especially valuable for businesses and community organizations which may encounter someone experiencing a mental health crisis. The presentation is part of “See Me,” a movement focusing on reducing mental health stigma, improving understanding of mental illness through personal stories, teaching communication skills and promoting positive interactions.

Attorney Jim Senescu, Detective Sergeant Dave Chaney, and Fiduciary Gregg Swanson will be presenting a "Case Study" of a serious elder financial exploitation case that happened in Camas that spans from 2014 to present. Sponsored by; Onpoint Community Credit Union