Calendar of Events & Activities

Calendar

July '22

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1 FRIDAY

Yacolt Rendezvous Days at Yacolt Town Park, 409 W Jones St., Yacolt. Block party, kickball tournament, Bigfoot Fun Run, sidewalk chalk art contest, outdoor vendor market, office chair races, field games, Hellz Bellz Ultra Marathon, Independence Day Parade and more. Full schedule at townofyacolt.com/ general/page/2022-rendezvous-days. 6-10 pm

2 SATURDAY

Yacolt Rendezvous Days. See July 1 for more details. 9 am-9 pm

4 MONDAY

Go Fourth Festival at Lake Sacajawea Park (1102 Kessler Blvd, Longview). See gofourthfestival.org for more details.

Yacolt Rendezvous Days. See July 1 for more details. 10 am

Pomeroy Farm Days at Pomeroy Farm, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. The first weekend of the month June through August, Pomeroy Farm is hosting an open farm weekend featuring their historic grounds, farm animals, and many local artisans and vendors. Spend the day getting some fresh air and connecting with your local community! Kids can enjoy various yard games and a fun iSpy activity around the grounds. Free parking. Pets must stay in Parking Area. Food available for purchase. Admission is free, but donations to the nonprofit farm are appreciated.

11 am-5 pm

Go Fourth Festival at Lake Sacajawea Park, 1199 Kessler Blvd., Longview. See gofourthfestival.org for more details. . 4th of July Celebration at Port of Camas Washougal, 24 S A St., Washougal. 6-11 pm

5 TUESDAY

Summer Play Date Series at Vancouver Mall. Summer is here and the mall is hosting free events for kids every Tuesday in July! All free and family friendly. Hang out with Batman and Spiderman, draw your own superhero and make a dog tag necklace of your favorite superhero. At the Center Court near Forever 21. Kids (and parents) are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes. 11:30 am-1 pm

3 SUNDAY

Yacolt Rendezvous Days/Hellz Bellz Ultra Marathon. See July 1 for more details. 6 am

Pomeroy Farm Days at Pomeroy Farm, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. See July 2 for more details. 11 am-5 pm

SummerFest at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (1501 E. Evergreen Boulevard, Vancouver). Food, live music, lawn games, movie at dusk, BBQ and other summertime favorite treats. All ages welcome, admission is free. 11 am-11 pm

Go Fourth Festival at Lake Sacajawea Park (1102 Kessler Blvd, Longview). See gofourthfestival.org for more details.

Summer Playground Program at parks around Battle Ground and Ridgefield. Summer is the perfect time for kids to get creative and stay active! This week’s theme is Flower Power. Schedule:

Mon: Kiwanis Park, Battle Ground

10 am-12 pm

Tue: Davis Park, Ridgefield 12-2 pm

Wed: Kiwanis Park, Battle Ground

10 am-12 pm

Wed: Horse Thief Park, Battle Ground

2-4 pm

Thur: Florence Robison Park, Battle Ground

10 am-12 pm

Thur: Fairgrounds Park, Battle Ground

2-4 pm

Fri: Whispering Pine Park, Battle Ground

10 am-12 pm

Fri: Kiwanis Park, Battle Ground 2-4 pm

6 WEDNESDAY

Musicians in the Park at Overlook Park, 113-131 S Main Ave, Ridgefield. A music filled lunch hour with Mckinney Green: Americana.

12 pm

7 THURSDAY

OMSI: Lights, Camera, Reaction! (Online through FVRLibraries). This show has it all - solutions that instantly change color, giant piles of foam, great balls of fire and more! You will see a variety of types of chemical reactions and learn how to recognize when chemical reactions are happening. To join this online program, you will need a computer, tablet or phone. The link to join the event will be emailed to registrants. Only one registration necessary per household: https:// fvrl.librarymarket.com/omsi-lights-camerareaction. 6-7 pm

Concerts in the Park at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. & NE 17th Ave., Camas. Join Camas Parks and Recreation as we toe tap our way into our 28th year of offering free concerts in the park. Bring your favorite picnic dinner to enjoy in the park or purchase from our on-site food vendor. All concerts will be held in July, rain or shine, so come prepared! No alcohol or animals are allowed in the park. This week: CJ Mickens. 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

8 FRIDAY

Main Street Day at Overlook Park, 113-131 S Main Ave, Ridgefield. Activities and specials throughout Downtown Ridgefield. 10 am-2 pm

Waterfront Park Concert Series at Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way. Music sounds even sweeter with sweeping views of the Columbia River! Arrive early for a delicious dinner at one of the restaurants along the waterfront or bring picnic continued on next page

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continued from previous page fare to enjoy during the show. This venue also offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the concerts on the water for boat owners. This week’s performance by Bobby Torres Ensemble. 6-8 pm

Friday Night Movies in the Park at National Park Service Parade Grounds, 1501 E. Evergreen 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. “Encanto” will be playing this week. 7 pm

Friday Night Flicks at the Port of Ridgefield, 111 W Division St, Ridgefield. Enjoy a drive-in movie and support local nonprofits! Tickets range from $25-$40 and include snacks. This week’s film: “Soul” benefitting PAL of SWWA. Purchase tickets at palofswwa.org. 7:30 pm

9 SATURDAY

Saturday in the Park Pride Event at Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Saturday in the Park is Vancouver’s PRIDE Event since 1993! Enjoy family friendly activities, vendor booths and more. 10 am

Autism Empowerment Potluck at Salmon Creek Park/Klineline Pond, 1112 NE 117th St., Vancouver. Open to the public. Hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, chips and snacks are provided. We invite participants to bring a dessert, snack or side dish to share with others and to bring the seating or comfort items that make you feel comfortable at a picnic. Cost: $3 for parking, otherwise free to get into the park and the event.

11 am-2:30 pm

10 SUNDAY

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: Hit Machine. 6 pm

12 TUESDAY

Summer Play Date Series at Vancouver Mall. Join Captain Hook and Ariel for a scavenger hunt and craft session decorating a mermaid bag or treasure box! See July 5 for more details. 11:30 am-1 pm

13 WEDNESDAY

filled lunch hour with Richie Bean and Chris Ochsner – Hits from 60s, 70s and beyond.

12 pm

14 THURSDAY

Concerts in the Park at Crown Park, Camas. See July 7 for more details. This week: Louie “King Louie” Pain.

6:30 pm-8:30 pm

15 FRIDAY

Harvest Days in Downtown Battle Ground. Friday night Cruise-In, Saturday parade and vendor market. 6 pm

Waterfront Park Concert Series at Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way. See July 8 for details. This week’s performance by Pride of the Northbank.

6-8 pm

Friday Night Movies in the Park at Nikkei Neighborhood Park, NE 52nd St & NE 137th Ave., Vancouver. See July 8 for more details. “Sing 2” will be playing this week. 7 pm

Friday Night Flicks at the Port of Ridgefield, 111 W Division St, Ridgefield. Enjoy a drive-in movie and support local nonprofits! Tickets continued on page 34

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range from $25-$40 and include snacks. This week’s film: “Mr. Holland’s Opus” benefitting Hough Foundation. Purchase tickets at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-flicks-withhough-tickets-256313509607. 7:30 pm

16 SATURDAY

Harvest Days in Downtown Battle Ground. See July 15 for more details. 10 am-10 pm

“Grease” Sing-a-Long at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. The annual summer tradition continues with the 1978 musical classic “Grease” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John! Dig out your black leather jackets and poodle skirts and join the T-birds and the Pink Ladies at Rydell High for some Summer Lovin’ on our big screen! Dressing up is highly encouraged. The Denton Delinquents will be on hand to shadow cast the show, and there will fun surprises! All seats for this show are $12. 8 pm

17 SUNDAY

Sunday Sounds Concerts at Columbia Tech Center, 1498 SE Tech Center Dr, Vancouver. See July 10 for more details. This week: Prom Date Mixtape. 6 pm

18 MONDAY

“Encanto: The Sing Along Film Concert” at RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, 17200 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. Get ready to sing along to “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”, “Surface Pressure”, “All of You” and the rest of the “Encanto” soundtrack as they come to life. Brought to you by Disney Concerts, it’s a oneof-a-kind concert and film experience where a live band leads audiences in performing “Encanto”’s hit soundtrack in sync with the film, while the audience is highly encouraged to sing along. Tickets starting at $58 at ridgefieldamphitheater.com. 7:30 pm

19 TUESDAY

Summer Play Date Series at Vancouver Mall. Check out the PortLug display of Lego bricks, make Lego friendship bracelets, and participate in a group Lego build. See July 5 for more details. 11:30 am-1 pm

20 WEDNESDAY

Musicians in the Park at Overlook Park, 113-131 S Main Ave, Ridgefield. A music filled lunch hour with Larry Lotz – Americana Guitar/ Harmonica. 12 pm

21 THURSDAY

4 Days of Aloha! Vancouver’s premiere event of the summer serves as a benefit for local nonprofit, Ke Kukui Foundation. The 4-day festival welcomes people of all backgrounds to join a celebration of Hawaiian arts and culture through various events and workshops at Clark College and Esther Short Park. Details and schedule at 4daysofaloha.com.

Concerts in the Park at Crown Park, Camas. See July 7 for more details. This week: Kevin Selfe and the Tornadoes. 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

22 FRIDAY

4 Days of Aloha! See July 21 for details.

Camas Days in Downtown Camas. Arts and craft vendors, a gated wine & microbrew street, a food street, concerts in the park, two parades (kids parade on Friday and main parade on Saturday), a ducky derby, the kids’ activities street, a softball tournament and the famous bathtub races in front of City Hall. For full schedule visit cwchamber.com/camasdays.

Waterfront Park Concert Series at Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way. See July 8 for details. This week’s performance by Conjunto Alegre. 6-8 pm

Friday Night Movies in the Park at Bagley Community Park, 4607 Plomondon St., Vancouver. See July 8 for more details. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” will be playing this week. 7 pm

Friday Night Flicks at the Port of Ridgefield, 111 W Division St, Ridgefield. Enjoy a drive-in movie and support local nonprofits! Tickets range from $25-$40 and include snacks. This week’s film: “A League of Their Own” benefitting Ridgefield Main Street. Purchase tickets at ridgefieldmainstreet.com/friday-nightflicks. 7:30 pm

23 SATURDAY

4 Days of Aloha! See July 21 for details.

Camas Days in Downtown Camas. See July 22 for details.

Ride Around Clark County at Bike Clark County, 1604 Main St., Vancouver. Offering four scenic routes this year, including: “The Century”, “The 89er”, “The Metric”, and the “Lacamas Loop”. Plenty of food, mechanic, and support-and-gear to keep you going throughout the ride. Proceeds from this annual ride support Bike Clark County, Clark County Food Bank, and Share. Registration is $25$65 at vbc-usa.com.

24 SUNDAY

4 Days of Aloha! See July 21 for details.

Picnic in Color in Downtown Camas. Free, family arts and crafts event hosted by the Downtown Camas Association to celebrate having fun with art! Local artists will be on hand assisting, plus collaborative art projects, lots of color, music and more! Bring your picnic continued on next page

It’s time for outdoor summer events all over Clark County! Get outside and check out a concert, movie, bike ride, festival, farm, craft fair or parade near you!

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or purchase a meal and experience artful creative activities for all. Don’t forget to wear bright colors! 11 am-4 pm Sunday Sounds Concerts at Columbia Tech Center, 1498 SE Tech Center Dr, Vancouver. See July 10 for more details. This week: Dancehall Days. 6 pm

26 TUESDAY

Summer Play Date Series at Vancouver Mall. Get crafty in the Hogwarts Bead bar, participate in Hogwarts Trivia Show, and have fun at the Harry Potter photo station with robes, props, sorting hat, and more. See July 5 for more details. 11:30 am-1 pm

27 WEDNESDAY

Musicians in the Park at Overlook Park, 113-131 S Main Ave, Ridgefield. A music filled lunch hour with Sun City Players – Contemporary Pop, Soft Rock, Blues, Country. 12 pm

28 THURSDAY

Concerts in the Park at Crown Park, Camas. See July 7 for more details. This week: Shades of Huey. 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

29 FRIDAY

Waterfront Park Concert Series at Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way. See July 8 for details. This week’s performance by Curtis Salgado. 6-8 pm

Journey Theater presents “The Little Mermaid” at Parkrose High School, 12003 NE Shaver St., Portland. Tickets $15-$24 at journeytheater.org. 7 pm

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Sequoia Cir at SE Tech Center Dr., Vancouver. See July 8 for more details. “Jungle Cruise” will be playing this week. 7 pm

Friday Night Flicks at the Port of Ridgefield, 111 W Division St, Ridgefield. Enjoy a drive-in movie and support local nonprofits! Tickets range from $25-$40 and include snacks. This week’s film: “Rock Dog” benefitting Rocksolid Teen Center. Purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-night-flicks-with-rocksolidtickets-256292426547. 7:30 pm

30 SATURDAY

Journey Theater presents “The Little Mermaid” at Parkrose High School, 12003 NE Shaver St., Portland. Tickets $15-$24 at journeytheater.org. 2 pm & 7 pm

31 SUNDAY

Sunday Sounds Concerts at Columbia Tech Center, 1498 SE Tech Center Dr, Vancouver. See July 10 for more details. This week: Jessie Leigh. 6 pm

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