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food and more in Downtown Vancouver. Go to vdausa.org/first-Friday for an interactive map of participating businesses.

Downtown Camas First Friday – Spring Into History Historic walking tour, art shows, history info activities, after-hours shopping, dining, games, prizes, and more. 5-8 pm

CCHMuseum AfterHours at Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Have you ever wondered where the PNW’s love for hops and IPAs began? Or who was the first female riverboat captain on the Columbia? Have fun and meet others every First Friday while exploring our community’s history during Clark County Historical Museum’s #CCHMuseum AfterHours! Each monthly event showcases a different theme with experiences such as pop-up exhibits, workshops, live performances, author readings, and more. While you’re here, be sure to explore our award winning exhibits to learn about the women who helped build the Clark County or dance through the history of music in our community. 7-8:30 pm

The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra at Providence Academy Ballroom, 400 E Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Live music and dancing to the tunes of the roaring 20s and Depressionera 30s. Tickets $10 at the door or online at historicmusic.org/upcoming-events. 7-9 pm

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Easter Egg Roll Pop Up Party in the Park at Pioneer Park, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. Join Columbia Play Project for Easter eggs and playtime in the park. 9 am-12 pm

9 SUNDAY

Camas Egg Scramble at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd. & NE 17th Ave., Camas. Over 10,000 candy and prize-filled eggs will be hidden in designated egg-hunting areas and color-marked for age groups 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 and 10-12. All ages starting hunting for eggs at the same time – at 1:30 pm sharp! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Special accommodations will be made for all abilities. The Easter Bunny will be on site for photos from 12-2 pm near Scout Hall in Crown Park. The Traditional Easter Bonnet and Contemporary Hat Contest will take place at 2 pm. The contest is open to all ages (yes, even adults!). Prizes will be awarded to winners and ribbons will be given to all participants. 12-2:30 pm

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Klineline Kids Fishing Derby at Klineline Pond, 1112 NE 117th St., Vancouver. Day 1 (Apr. 14) is for kids with special needs, with a one-on-one volunteer. Day 2 (Apr. 15) is for all kids. Registration is $5 for each participant and includes 45 minutes of fishing, ZEBCO rod and reel, T-Shirt, up to (2) fish cleaned and filleted, goody bag filled with sponsor swag, cookbook continued on page 34

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continued from page 32 and recipe guide, entry into hourly raffle. Register at klineline-kf.org/registration. 8 am-4 pm

Union Theater Players presents “Puffs!” at Union High School, 6201 NW FribergStrunk St., Camas. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs . . . who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Tickets: $12 adults, $8 students. 7 pm

15 Saturday

Klineline Kids Fishing Derby at Klineline Pond, 1112 NE 117th St., Vancouver. See Apr. 14 for more details. 8 am-4 pm

NW’s Largest Garage Sale & Vintage Sale at Clark County Event Center, 17401 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. Shop 600+ indoor garage sales all together. ATM on site, sellers keep 100% of their own sales. 8 am-5 pm

Wiggles & Giggles Family Entertain Series: Red Yarn at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Featuring kid-friendly performers, presented by Columbia Play Project. Tickets $10 at kigginstheatre.com. 10 am

Union Theater Players presents “Puffs!” at Union High School, 6201 NW Friberg-Strunk St., Camas. See Apr. 14 for more details. 7 pm

19 Wednesday

Science on Tap: “Seeing the Big Picture: How the Brain Manipulates Our Visual World” at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. When we open our eyes, are we perceiving reality? Why do we fail to agree on the color of “The Dress” (that went viral in 2015)? Have you ever glanced at a ticking clock and noticed the second-hand suddenly freeze for a split second? Neuroscience research suggests that the brain evolved to make rapid, best guesses about the objects in our environment, rather than create a one-to-one represen -

14-15 FRI- SAT tation of the world. Through stories and demonstrations, Dr. Mark Pitzer will discuss some of the effects of this strategy and how our visual system can highlight some objects, delete others, and alter our conscious awareness in an attempt to help us navigate our visual world. Tickets $15-$45 at kigginstheatre.com. 7 pm

20 Thursday

History on Tap: “I am Also Entitled to be Recognized: The Journey of Moses Williams, Buffalo Soldier” at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Clark County Historical Museum kicks off its 2023 History on Tap season by exploring the life, military service and Pacific Northwest connections of Sgt. Moses Williams, a decorated Buffalo Soldier and Medal of Honor recipient, and share new research that sheds light on key turning points in Williams’ fascinating life. Tickets $15 at kigginstheatre.com. 7 pm

21 Friday

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “High School Musical” at 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Based on Disney’s 2006 movie, follow the characters you know and love as they face adversity and change when the Drama Club diva arranges to set up a clash of Troy’s big game with Gabriella’s Science Decathlon. Friends on both sides emerge to save the day to find a way to let the couple break free from expectations and shine on stage together. Tickets: $20 general, $16 military/students/seniors. 7 pm

Union Theater Players presents “Puffs!” at Union High School, 6201 NW Friberg-Strunk St., Camas. See Apr. 14 for more details. 7 pm

Divas3 at Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview. Three powerhouse voices bring you the biggest hits of the greatest divas in pop music history, including Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer and many more! Individual members of the group are known best for their starring roles in shows on the Las Vegas Strip, on Broadway and national tours, and American Idol. Tickets $28.50-$49.50 at columbiatheatre.com. 7:30 pm

Oregon Children’s Theatre Young Professionals Company presents “Impulse: Sweet 16” at Brun - ish Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. The award-winning premier teen improv group is back for another season of laughs! Now in its 16th year, a new class of comedic comrades will create fast-paced scenes and games—all based on audience suggestions. Get ready for a quick-witted, hilarious night! Recommended for ages 7+. Tickets $12-$18 at octc.org. 7:30 pm

22 Saturday

Summer Camp & Family Fair 2023 at Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. One stop shop for families to learn and sign up kids for summer camp, with dozens of vendors on -site. 11 am-3 pm

Traveling Day Society Drum Circle at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Enjoy this performance from a Native-led, inter-tribal, and multicultural group of singers and musicians who perform with the Native American flute and drums. The performance will consist of drumming, some cultural education, and an all-ages opportunity for the audience to drum along with the group. 11 am

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “High School Musical” at 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. See Apr. 21 for more details. 2 pm & 7 pm

Share Gala: Disco Fever at Hilton Vancouver, 301 W 6th St., Vancouver. Dinner, raffle, auction, carnival games, and Dynamic Duos taking the stage for groovy performances, all benefitting Share. Tickets $150 at sharevancouver.ejoinme.org/DiscoFever. 5-9 pm

Union Theater Players presents “Puffs!” at Union High School, 6201 NW Friberg-Strunk St., Camas. See Apr. 14 for more details. 7 pm

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents “An American in Paris” at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver. Experience Gershwin’s vibrant portrait of Paris in the 1920s, featuring renowned guest conductor Gerard Schwarz and master cellist Julian Schwarz. Tickets $41 at vancouversymphony.org. 7 pm

LaRhonda Steele Celebrates Nina Simone at Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview. Legendary artist Nina Simone sang a mixture of jazz, blues, and folk music. Her emotive voice was an agent of change, and she was a staunch civil rights activist. Nina’s life and music are the focus of this spectacular homage by blues vocalist LaRhonda continued on next page continued from previous page

Kids can go fishing and learn about water resources and safety at the Klineline Kids Fishing Derby.

Steele, joined on stage by Mark Steele, Ward Griffiths and Leah Hinchcliff on bass. Tickets $70.50 at columbiatheatre.com. 7:30 pm

Oregon Children’s Theatre Young Professionals Company presents “Impulse: Sweet 16” at Brunish Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. See Apr. 21 for more details. 7:30 pm

23 Sunday

Spring Classic Duathlon & Half Marathon at Vancouver Lake Park, 6801 NW Lower River Rd., Vancouver. Time to dust off the cobwebs and start the multi-sport racing season with the 38th Annual Spring Classic Duathlon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Registration $50-$168 at whyracingevents.com/springclassic. 7 am-12 pm

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “High School Musical” at 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. See Apr. 21 for more details. 2 pm

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents “An American in Paris” at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139 th St., Vancouver. See Apr. 22 for more details. 3 pm

Oregon Children’s Theatre Young Professionals Company presents “Impulse: Sweet 16” at Brunish Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. See Apr. 21 for more details. 7:30 pm

26 Wednesday

History Speaks! The Forgotten Front at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. For this month’s History Speaks event, Bradley Richardson, executive director of the Clark County Historical Museum, will share the fascinating research from his doctoral dissertation, “The Forgotten Front: Gender, Labor, and Politics in Camas, Washington, and the Northwest Paper Industry, 1913-1918.” Learn more about the oft-named Forgotten Mayor of Camas, Oliver T. Clark. 6 pm

27 Thursday

The Historic Trust presents Military History Talk – Johnny Clem: Youngest Soldier of the Civil War at O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. John Lincoln Clem (Johnny Clem) was arguably the youngest soldier to serve in the Civil War. In the course of his long career, he served at the Vancouver Barracks in the 1890s, before becoming the last Civil War veteran to retire from the United States Army. Part of his career was spent as an officer in the 24th Infantry, the Buffalo Soldiers, to which he was appointed in 1871 by President Grant. 6:30 pm

VSO Chamber Concert Series: Back to the Movies: “Our Hospitality” at Kiggins

Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Comedy legend Buster Keaton’s timelessly hysterical stunt work in a historical tale, with live accompaniment arranged by Rodney Sauer. 7 pm

28 Friday

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “High School Musical” at 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. See Apr. 21 for more details. 7 pm

Love Street Playhouse presents “Enchanted April” at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. Feeling lost in the shadows of marriage and forgotten in the rush of 192s post-war society, two London housewives pool their savings to rent a villa in Italy for a ladies-only holiday away, reluctantly recruiting a pair of difficult upper-class women to share the cost and the experience. Together under the Mediterranean sun, the four women clash— and then begin to bond and bloom—until men once again upset the balance. Tickets $25 at lovestreetplayhouse.com. 7:30 pm

Oregon Children’s Theatre Young Professionals Company presents “Impulse: Sweet 16” at Brunish Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. See Apr. 21 for more details. 7:30 pm

29 Saturday

Clark Public Utilities Home & Garden Idea Fair at Clark County Event Center, 174012 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. Shop 150+ vendors, get tips from DIY demonstrations, play and learn at the Kids’ Corner. 9 am-6 pm

Northwest Children’s Theater presents “Elephant & Piggie’s We are in a Play” at NWCT’s new performance venue, The Judy, 1000 SW Broadway, Portland. Meet “bestus friends” Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig. Together, they tackle friendship’s big questions: What happens when two friends want to play with one toy? What do you wear to a fancy party? And will anyone say “Banana?” Tickets $25-$35 at nwcts.org. 11 am & 2 pm

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “High School Musical” at 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. See Apr. 21 for more details. 2 pm & 7 pm

Love Street Playhouse presents “Enchanted April” at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. See Apr. 28 for more details. 7:30 pm

Oregon Children’s Theatre Young Professionals Company presents “Impulse: Sweet 16” at Brunish Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway,

Portland. See Apr. 21 for more details. 7:30 pm

30 Sunday

Clark Public Utilities Home & Garden

Idea Fair at Clark County Event Center, 174012 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield. See Apr. 29 for more details. 10 am-5 pm

Northwest Children’s Theater presents “Elephant & Piggie’s We are in a Play” at NWCT’s new performance venue, The Judy, 1000 SW Broadway. See Apr. 29 for more details. 11 am & 2 pm

Oregon Children’s Theatre presents “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” at Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. In the valley of Fruitless Mountain, a young girl named Min Li lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life’s questions. Inspired by these stories, Min Li sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family’s fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Tickets $20-$42 at octc.org. 11 am & 2 pm

Love Street Playhouse presents “Enchanted April” at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland. (See Apr. 28 for more details. 2 pm

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “High School Musical” at 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. See Apr. 21 for more details. 2 pm

Oregon Children’s Theatre Young Professionals Company presents “Impulse: Sweet 16” at Brunish Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. See Apr. 21 for more details. 2 pm

27 T HURSDAY