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Calendar of Events & Activities
Calendar
August '22
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2 TUESDAY
National Night Out with Woodland Police
Department at Horseshoe Lake Park, Woodland. Enjoy free food, child safety education, emergency vehicles, and connecting with local law enforcement officers. 6-8 pm
Washougal National Night Out and Movie
Night at Hathaway Park, 732 25th St., Washougal. Washougal Police Department and City of Washougal will participate in National Night Out, hosting an ice cream social and a screening of “Zootopia.” Free giveaways, safety demonstrations and a selfie station! Activities start at 7 and the movie begins at dusk. 7 pm
3 WEDNESDAY
Musicians in the Park at Overlook Park, 113-131 S Main Ave., Ridgefield. A music filled lunch hour, featuring Kit Garoutte – Fingerstyle Jazz/Pop. 12 pm
4 THURSDAY
Journey Theater presents “The Little
Mermaid” at Parkrose High School. 12003 NE Shaver St., Portland. Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” based on the beloved story by Hans Christian Andersen. Tickets $22 for adults and $15 for youth and seniors, available at journeytheater.org. 7 pm
Movies in the Park at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Load up your friends, pack some snacks (or purchase tasty treats from one of our vendors), and come have a good time together! “The Wedding Singer” (PG-13) will be showing. Movie begins at dusk. 9 pm
5 FRIDAY
Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. The fair is back this year! With concerts, booths, family activities, carnival rides, games, grandstand events, contests and more! More info at clarkcofair.com. 8 am-11 pm Family Fun Fridays at Crown Park, 120 NE 17th Ave., Camas. Camas Parks & Rec is partnering with Columbia Play Project this year to give you new experiences in a variety of neighborhood parks. Columbia Play Project is dedicated to creating exploratory play spaces for the young and young-at-heart. Ongoing, atwill activities vary and may include exploratory play, toys, giant bubbles, stomp rockets, chalk art and more. Activities are fun for all ages but designed for ages 12 and younger in mind.
11:30 am-1:30 pm
Friday Night Cruise-In at Alderbrook Park, 24414 NE Westerholm Rd., Brush Prairie. All special interest cars, trucks and bikes welcome. Spectators: $5 per person, participants: $10 per carload/motorcycles $5. Live music, cafe, beer garden and snack shack open for takeout orders. 4 pm
Camas First Friday in Downtown Camas: “Summer Fun & Flamingos!” Get ready to party like a flock star! Games in downtown businesses and enter to win great prizes! Flamingo crafts for kids at LiveWell Camas. Live outdoor music and dining by Mesa. Shop, dine, and stay cool! 5-8 pm
Waterfront Park Concert Series at Vancouver Waterfront Park. Music sounds even sweeter with sweeping views of the Columbia River! This week, Mbrascatu. 6 pm
Ridgefield Raptors Game vs Corvallis
Knights at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex, 3101 S Hillhurst Rd. Tickets $5+.
6:30 pm
Friday Night Movies in the Park at Fruit Valley Neighborhood Park, 3200 Fruit Valley Rd., Vancouver. The City of Vancouver is proud to present six movies at parks around the city this summer, free to you! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy big screen entertainment. This week: “Cruella.” Movie begins at dusk. 7 pm City of Camas Movies in the Park at Crown Park, 120 NE 17th Ave., Camas. This week: “Guardians of the Galaxy.” 8:45 pm
Friday Night Flicks at the Port of Ridgefield, 111 W Division St. Clark County Historical Museum is hosting, showing “Night at the Museum.” Doors open at 7:30 pm with activities and food. Small cars with up to 4 guests $25, large car 5+ guests $40. 7:30-11 pm
6 SATURDAY
Paddle for Life Dragon Boat Races at Ridgefield Waterfront. 8 am-4 pm
Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. See August 5 for more details.
10 am-11 pm
Pomeroy Farm Days at 20902 NE Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt. Tour the farm’s historic grounds, encounter farm animals, and shop local artisans and vendors. Kids can enjoy various yard games and a fun iSpy activity around the property. 11 am-5 pm
Ridgefield Forest Fair at Abrams Park. Free event with over 30 artists/artisan booths, live music, a beer/wine garden, and food, plus Tiny Garden Contest and a Tiny Parade. Performances from Upfront Band (Jazz), Bigfoot Mojo, and Rekless Kompany. 11 am-7 pm
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “Much Ado About Nothing” Free Shake-
speare in the Park at Mended Oak Winery, 10209 NE 299th St., Battle Ground. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and picnic dinner for this free, one-of-a-kind experience. 6 pm
7 SUNDAY
Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. See August 5 for more details.
10 am-10 pm
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Pomeroy Farm Days at 20902 NE Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt. See August 6 for more details.
11 am-5 pm
Ridgefield Raptors Game vs Corvallis
Knights at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex, 3101 S Hillhurst Rd. Tickets $5+.
1 pm
Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “Much Ado About Nothing” Free Shake-
speare in the Park at Mended Oak Winery, See August 6 for more details. 6 pm
Sunday Sounds Concerts at Columbia Tech Center, 1498 SE Tech Center Dr., Vancouver. Check out the beautiful new amphitheater while enjoying an eclectic mix of music in east Vancouver. A few vendors may have food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Attendees are welcome to bring their own pre-prepared food and picnic fare. This week: Kalimba. 6 pm
8 MONDAY
Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. See August 5 for more details.
10 am-10 pm
9 TUESDAY
Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. See August 5 for more details.
10 am-10 pm
10 WEDNESDAY
Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. See August 5 for more details.
10 am-10 pm
Musicians in the Park at Overlook Park, 113-131 S Main Ave., Ridgefield. A music filled lunch hour, Lonesome Dewey & The Coyotes – Americana. 12 pm 11 THURSDAY
Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. See August 5 for more details.
10 am-10 pm
Waterfront Park Concert Series at Vancouver Waterfront Park. Music sounds even sweeter with sweeping views of the Columbia River! This week, LaRhonda Steele. 6 pm
Friday Night Movies in the Park at Hearthwood Neighborhood Park, 801 NE Hearthwood Blvd., Vancouver. The City of Vancouver is proud to present six movies at parks around the city this summer, free to you! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy big screen entertainment. This week: “Eternals.” 7 pm
Camas Movies in the Park at Crown Park, 120 NE 17th Ave., Camas. This week: “Raya and the Last Dragon.” 8:30 pm
13 SATURDAY
Downtown Alley Flea Market at 606 Main St., Vancouver. Peruse 15-20 vendors and small businesses selling antiques and vintage items, furniture, books, collectibles, candles, garden tools, home decor, artwork and more.
9 am-4 pm
Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. See August 5 for more details.
10 am-11 pm
14 SUNDAY
Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. See August 5 for more details.
10 am-10 pm
Sunday Sounds Concerts at Columbia Tech Center. See August 7 for more details. This week: 5 Guys Named Moe. 6 pm
17 WEDNESDAY
Musicians in the Park at Overlook Park, 113-131 S Main Ave., Ridgefield. A music filled lunch hour, featuring Siena Christie – CountryFolk. 12 pm
18 THURSDAY
Movies in the Park at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. See August 4 for more details. This week: “Roy Orbison & Friends – A Black and White Night” (not rated). 9 pm
12 FRIDAY
Clark County Fair at Clark County Fairgrounds. See August 5 for more details.
10 am-10 pm
Family Fun Fridays at Dorothy Fox Park, 2023 NW 23rd Ave., Camas. See August 5 for more details. 11:30 am-1:30 pm
19 FRIDAY
Family Fun Fridays at Louis Bloch Park, 160 NE Joy St., Camas. See August 5 for more details. 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Hoops for H.O.P.E at Vancouver Mall. A fun-filled destination weekend event. Teams of all ages and skill levels, families, and sports enthusiasts are all welcome! Center Court will showcase players in our community, demonstrate their skills in Slam Dunk contests, 3-point shoot-outs, and other fun activities! This event will benefit low-income families of our community and help fund a scholarship to give youth the support they need to pursue their talents and passion, attend various sports camps, play league sports, or other activities that will enrich their lives– on and off the court.
12-4 pm
Friday Night Cruise-In at Alderbrook Park. See August 5 for more details. 4 pm
Night Market Vancouver at Clark College 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Discover local brands and shop products from 60+ local vendors. Enjoy live music, a DJ, dance lessons & more! Food/drinks available for purchase. All ages. Leashed pets welcome. Entry $5, ages 12 and under free. 4:30-8:30 pm
Camas Movies in the Park at Crown Park, 120 NE 17th Ave., Camas. This week: “Sing 2.”
8:30 pm
20 SATURDAY
End of Summer Party at Camas Public Library. Join in the end-of-summer fun! Raffle winners for the Summer Reading Program, cake, juice, and dance music for kids. Register online at cityofcamas.us/library. 2-3 pm
LGBTQ+ Acoustic Music Open Mic at Dandelion Teahouse, 109 W 7th St, Vancouver. Sign-ups begin at 3:45 pm, time slots start at 5 minutes or two songs. Please be prepared to come back up for another song if there is time, mask up if you are not performing or actively eating or drinking. 3:45-5:30 pm
Farm to Table at Overlook Park, 113-131 S Main Ave., Ridgefield.. An outdoor community dining experience to showcase our local farmers, wineries, brewers and caterers. The evening begins with cocktail hour complete with appetizers and live music on the plaza in beautiful Downtown Ridgefield overlooking the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, followed by dinner catered by KillaBites. This event will be held Rain or Shine, so please dress for the weather. Beer and wine will be served with dinner. This is a 21+ event. Tickets and seats must be reserved ahead of time, $75. See https://ridgefieldwa.us/event/farm-totable/2022-08-20/ for the menu, tickets and full details. 6 pm
24 WEDNESDAY
Musicians in the Park at Overlook Park, 113-131 S Main Ave., Ridgefield. A music filled lunch hour, featuring Tried and Blue-Bluegrass. 12 pm
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26 FRIDAY
Family Fun Fridays at Grass Valley Park, 3211 NW 38th Ave., Camas. See August 5 for more details. 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Friday Night Cruise-In at Alderbrook Park. See August 5 for more details. 4 pm
Camas Movies in the Park at Crown Park, 120 NE 17th Ave., Camas. This week: “Encanto.” 8:30 pm
27 SATURDAY
Wheels & Wings at Port of Camas-Washougal. Come check out some cool classic cars and airplanes and enjoy a free hotdog!
11 am-3 pm
Washougal Movie Night at Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main St., Washougal. Pre-show activities begin at 8 pm and movies start at dusk. Bring your own chairs and blankets! Concessions may be available. This week: “The Sandlot.” 8 pm 30 TUESDAY
Twilight Tuesday: Bats at Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. Join a Water Center educator and a long-time bat volunteer from US Fish and Wildlife Service in search of bats around the wetlands. Learn about what makes good bat habitat and listen for their otherwise inaudible ultrasonic calls with a bat detector. Advance registration is required at cityofvancouver. us/publicworks/webform/twilight-tuesdaybats. Event is limited to 15 participants. The program is suitable for ages 8 and older, although all ages are welcome. 7-8:30 pm
31 WEDNESDAY
Musicians in the Park at Overlook Park, 113-131 S Main Ave., Ridgefield. A music filled lunch hour, featuring Arbielle-Modern Folk. 12 pm
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Camp Hope ...................................................17 iSTEM Academy............................................13 Journey Theater ............................................17 The Little Gym...............................................29 Naydenov Gymnastics Fun Center................39
Events
Children's Festival.........................................25 Columbia River Triathlon Festival..................35 Girlfriends Triathlon and Fitness Festival ......35 PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon, Half & 5k.35 Scary Run Washougal...................................35 Vancouver Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services .............................................5
Fitness
The Little Gym...............................................29 Naydenov Gymnastics Fun Center................39
Health
Adventure Dental...........................................23 All Star Orthodontics......................................37 Barnick Chiropractic ......................................11 Child and Adolescent Clinic.............................3 Evergreen Pediatrics.....................................31 PeaceHealth....................................................2 Priority Life Chiropractic and Massage..........39 Storybook Dental...........................................33 Vancouver Clinic............................................21
Legal
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Resources
Applied Team Insurance..................................9 Clark County Junk Removal..........................15 ESD112 .....................................................9, 33 Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Seminars............23 Our City Cares...............................................19 WA529.............................................................7
Retail
Kazoodles Toys ...............................................3 Vancouver Mall..............................................37
Schools, Education & Child Care
AWV Chinese School ....................................17 ESD112 .....................................................9, 33 St. Andrew Preschool....................................17 Southwest Washington Learning Center.......40
