Calendar of Events & Activities (cont’d) continued from page 29 free, monthly, hike along the Washougal River Greenway Trail is designed for new moms (or dads) and their children to help them get outside and get moving. Therapeutic Associates’ owner and physical therapist Lindsay Palisca will be on hand to answer any questions moms may have about their postpartum aches and pains and will even do a complimentary screening. Hikers meet at 1 pm. On Your Mark…Get Set…PLAY! at Three Creeks Library 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. (See Aug. 3) 2-4 pm Camas Farmer’s Market in downtown Camas, between the library and City Hall. (See Aug. 3) 3-7 pm Guided Nature Hike at Columbia Springs, 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy., Vancouver. Join us for free urban nature adventures every third Wednesday through November. Each guided “hike” will consist of an easy walk or tour with a theme, appropriate for all ages. Themes may include the fish hatchery, fungi, birds, and forest edibles. Go to columbiasprings.org/events to see this month’s theme. 5:30-6:30 pm
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Reading in the Wild at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. (See Aug. 4) 10-11 am
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Nature Explorer Event at Camp Wa-Ri-Ki, 17051 Washougal River Rd., Washougal. (See Aug. 6) 10:30 am-2 pm Crafternoon at Kazoodles at 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #B-3, Vancouver. This week’s craft: Nail polish art on a ceramic tile. $2. (See Aug. 4) 3-5 pm Karate for Teens at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Come learn some karate with sensei Elizabeth. Learn about the long history of this martial art form, see a demonstration and learn some basic karate moves. Dress comfortably. Teens 12-18. 3-4 pm Salmon Creek Farmer’s Market at 134th St., Vancouver. (See Aug. 4) 3-7 pm Vancouver Farmers Market at Columbia Tech Center,1498 Tech Center Rd., Vancouver. (See Aug. 4) 3-7 pm
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“A Kid’s Comedy Show” with Angel Ocasio at Yacolt Library Express, 105 E. Yacolt Rd., Yacolt. Angel presents a zany show that combines physical comedy, music and jokes with a variety of circus type skills, like juggling, object balancing, comedy magic and audience participation. All ages. 11 am-12 pm Family Fun Fridays at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. and NE
17th Ave., Camas. (See Aug. 5) 12 pm Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) Walking Tour Series at O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. (See Aug. 5) 12 pm Movies in the Park at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. and NE 17th Ave., Camas. Tonight’s feature: Inside Out. (See Aug. 5) 8:30-10:30 pm
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Hoops on the River at Esther Short Park and surrounding downtown Vancouver locations. The best players in the Northwest participate in a fun-filled, three-day event that includes an outdoor festival with shopping, food and interactive entertainment. More information at www.hoopsontheriver.org. Family Fun Fest at Fisher Basin Park, Vancouver. This free community event includes health and safety exhibits, carnival games, giant inflatable slides, popcorn, beat the bucket, cotton candy, an inflatable obstacle course, kids zone and more. Sponsored by local businesses and The Branch. 11 am-2 pm Vancouver Farmers Market at Esther Short Park, Columbia St., Vancouver. (See Aug. 6) 9 am-3 pm Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) Walking Tour Series at O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. (See Aug. 5) 9 am Storytime at Kazoodles at 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #B-3, Vancouver. (See Aug. 6) 11-11:30 am
Open Saturday at Pearson Field, 201 E Reserve St., Vancouver. (See Aug. 6) 1-5 pm Lizards at Kazoodles at 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #B-3, Vancouver. Look at lizard in the eye. Touch the snake’s skin. Come learn all about reptiles. 2-3 pm
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Hoops on the River at Esther Short Park and surrounding downtown Vancouver locations. (See Aug. 20) Vancouver Farmers Market at Esther Short Park, Columbia St., Vancouver. (See Aug. 6) 10 am-3 pm
24 WEDNESDAY Boomerang Kids’ Story and Craft Time at Boomerang 808 Main Street, Vancouver. (See Aug. 3) 10-11 am
Playshop: Fairy Houses at Kazoodles at 13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #B-3, Vancouver. Use natural materials to build a house, and see who comes to visit. $2. 11 am-12 pm On Your Mark…Get Set…PLAY! at Three Creeks Library 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. (See Aug. 3) 2-4 pm Bingo for Books at The Mall Library Connection, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Ste. 285, Vancouver. It’s time for back to school. Start the year with a new book. Ages 5-9. 3-4 pm Camas Farmer’s Market in downtown Camas, between the library and City Hall. (See Aug. 3) 3-7 pm
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Reading in the Wild at the Water Resources Education Center, continued on next page
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Hoops on the River offers something for every member of the family! Vancouver Family Magazine • www.vancouverfamilymagazine.com • August 2016