Calendar of Events & Activities

Calendar

August '21

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5 THURSDAY

Camas Library Storytime in the Park at Louis Bloch Park, 160 NE Joy St., Camas. Songs, stories, dancing and more every Thursday through August 19. All young children and their families are welcome. Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on. Locations vary each week. 11 am

Teen Meet Up (Online through FVRLibraries) Teens! Don’t get bored this summer. This Zoom Room is just for you. This program is open to teens ages 12-19. Each week, focus on a different topic, but you’re welcome to join and work on whatever interests you. This week’s topic is Art: Draw, color, craft, write, compose while we chat about what we’re working on. 3-4:30 pm

6 FRIDAY

Friday Night Flicks at the Port of Ridgefield. Five Clark County non-profits have joined together to bring a moviegoing fundraising experience to our community. Each week a different nonprofit will take the lead to organize a fun evening of film and food. The “doors” open at 7:30 pm and the outdoor movie will start at dusk. Included with your ticket purchase is a movie snack pack. Individual night tickets for sale as well as all five nights. This week’s movie: “Remember the Titans.” Go to cchmuseum.org/calendar/ fnf to purchase tickets. 7:30-10:30 pm

Friday Night Movies in the Park at Washington School Park (Location and movie varies each week). The City of Vancouver is proud to present eight movies at parks around the City this summer, free to you! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy big screen entertainment. Movies start at dusk (exact time will vary due to weather conditions). All movies are family friendly and will be closed captioned. A few vendors may have snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase and people can bring their own preprepared food to enjoy during the movie. This week’s movie is “Wonder Woman 1984” (PG-13). 8 pm

7 SATURDAY

Wander Clark County 2021 Historic

Walking Tours (Location/theme varies each week). Summer is the right time to wander through and learn the stories of people who have lived, worked, and carved out their place in Clark County. For each tour, guides will lead up to 25 people for approximately a mile, making frequent stops along the way to view buildings, tell stories, and answer questions. This week’s details: Start your City Days weekend celebration with a tour of Old Town Ridgefield. We’ll begin at Overlook Park and enjoy a tour of the sites of the early businesses and landmarks that are still the heart of the community. Sponsored by the Olde Library Inn. The tour will meet at the restrooms in Overlook Park. Go here to register ($8 per person): cchmuseum.org/ calendar/ridgefield-tour. 9:30-10:30 am

Downtown Alley Flea Market located in the parking area between the buildings at 606 and 614 Main St., Vancouver. Kindred Homestead Supply hosts the Downtown Alley Flea Market on the first Saturday of each month. Peruse around 17 vendors and small businesses selling antiques and vintage items, furniture, books, collectibles, candles, garden tools, home decor, maybe some car parts, artwork, and more. To attend the flea market, guests are encouraged to wear a mask and respect social distancing. 10 am-4 pm

Farm Days at Pomeroy Farm, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt. Explore this historic working farm and enjoy local vendors and activities. 11 am-5 pm

8 SUNDAY

Farm Days at Pomeroy Farm. (See Aug. 7)

11 am-5 pm

Honeycomb Wall Art for Kids at Vancouver Mall. MyPerks Member kids are invited to the MyPerks Lounge to decorate their own honeycomb-shaped tile, which will be put on permanent display on the back wall of the Dining Court. Check-in begins at 12:45 pm. All art supplies provided. To participate, download the free MyPerks app and arrive by 1 pm at the MyPerks Lounge. First-come, first served--space is limited to 20. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. 1-3 pm

12 THURSDAY

Revolutionary Reads (Online through FVRLibraries) is an annual community reading and event series from FVRLibraries to engage readers, spark dialogue, and inspire ideas that just might change the world. This year, FVRLibraries will host Aaron BobrowStrain, author of “The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez: A Border Story,” winner of the 2020 Washington State Book Award for Biography. Dr Bobrow-Strain is a professor and the Baker Ferguson Chair of Politics and Leadership at Whitman College. Request your complimentary copy of the book and register for a book group and other events surrounding this work at fvrl. org. 7 pm

13 FRIDAY

Friday Night Movies in the Park at Hearthwood Park. Location and movie varies each week. (See Aug. 6.) This week’s movie is “Frozen II” (PG). 8 pm

14 SATURDAY

2021 Washougal Art Festival at Reflection Plaza, Washougal. An in-person celebration of local artists! Exceptional artists will be displaying and selling their wonderful work. continued on next page

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Stop by, discover something you love, and add some beautiful art to your world. 9 am-4 pm

Wander Clark County 2021 Historic Walking

Tours (Location/theme varies each week). (See Aug. 7.) This week’s details: Celebrate Main Street: Downtown Camas. Started as a company town in 1883 for what would become the Papermakers, Camas is one of the few towns in Clark County that was designed and built with such a purpose in mind. Take a step back with us as we examine Camas’ historic downtown and learn of the businesses and residents that called this place home. Tour will meet in front of the Liberty Theater in Camas. Go here to register ($8 per person): cchmuseum.org/calendar/camas-tour.

9:30-10:30 am

15 SUNDAY

The Amazing Adventure Scavenger Hunt

in the “Couve” at Marshall Park, 1015 E McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Presented by The Assistance League SW Washington. Head out by car with friends and family to explore the Couve. Take photos at sites around the city for chance to win prizes and return to the park by 4 pm for prize drawing and more! $100 per car, snacks provided .For more information call 360-690-1253 or go to assistanceleague.org/ southwest-washington. 1-4 pm

20 FRIDAY

1880s at Vancouver Barracks: Walking Tour

at Fort Vancouver. Discover the history of the Vancouver Barracks with guide and curator, Meagan Huff. Walking tours are free and limited to 20 participants. Pre-registration is recommended. To reserve a spot, call 360-8166230. This tour is recommended for visitors age 10 and up. The tour route will mostly take place on paved paths but will briefly cross a grassy area. If you have accessibility concerns, please let us know when you call to reserve your spot. 9:30-10:15 am

Night Market Vancouver at The VIC, 18110 SE 34th St., Vancouver. Discover local brands and shop products from over 50 local artists and vendors! Food/drinks available for purchase. Tickets are $5 online and $6 at the door, kids 12 and under are free. 4:30-9:30 pm

Friday Night Movies in the Park at Bagley Community Park. Location and movie varies each week. (See Aug. 6.) This week’s movie is “Onward” (PG). 8 pm

21 SATURDAY

Wander Clark County 2021 Historic Walking

Tours (Location/theme varies each week). (See Aug. 7.) This week’s details: Celebrate Main Street Downtown Battle Ground. Learn about Battle Ground’s quirky history, from its beginnings as an immigrant community to an infamous bank robbery in 1946. Discover architectural gems designed by prolific architect Day Hillborn and hear stories about the people that settled in the communities which eventually became the City of Battle Ground. Meeting location TBA. Go here to register ($8 per person): cchmuseum.org/ calendar/battle-ground-tour. 9:30-10:30 am

1880s at Vancouver Barracks: Walking Tour

at Fort Vancouver. (See Aug. 20) 9:30 am

Night Market Vancouver at The VIC. (See Aug. 20) 4:30-9:30 pm

27 FRIDAY

Friday Night Movies in the Park at Oakbrook Park. Location and movie varies each week. (See Aug. 6.) This week’s movie is ‘Scoob!” (PG). 8 pm

28 SATURDAY

Wander Clark County 2021 Historic Walking

Tours (Location/theme varies each week). (See Aug. 7.) This week’s details: Celebrate Main Street Downtown Vancouver. Take a tour through the notable buildings and events in the history of Downtown Vancouver. Along the way, we’ll stop at historic downtown establishments and learn about their current offerings. Sponsored by Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. This tour will meet in front of Clark County Historical Museum. Go here to register ($8 per person): cchmuseum.org/calendar/main-sttour. 9:30-10:30 am

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Camps & Classes

Cosmic Cheer................................................13 The Little Gym...............................................19 Naydenov Gymnastics Fun Center................15

Events

Children's Festival.........................................17 Columbia River Triathlon and Endurance Sports Festival...............................................29 Girlfriends Triathlon and Fitness Festival ......29 PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon..................29

Financial

OnPoint Community Credit Union .................25 Warner Brown Financial ................................21 WA529...........................................................27

Fitness

Cosmic Cheer................................................13 Naydenov Gymnastics Fun Center................15

Health

Adventure Dental...........................................21 Barnick Chiropractic ......................................29 Child and Adolescent Clinic.............................2 Evergreen Pediatrics.....................................19 Pacific Park Family Dental...............................7 PeaceHealth....................................................5 Priority Life Chiropractic and Massage..........11 Storybook Dental...........................................15 Vancouver Clinic............................................13

Legal

Schauermann Thayer....................................23

Resources

Applied Team Insurance................................19 ESD 112 ........................................................15 Gifted Journeys ...............................................2 Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Seminars..............7 Natura Pest Control.........................................3 WA529...........................................................27

Retail

Kazoodles Toys .............................................13 Vancouver Mall..............................................21

Schools, Education & Child Care

ESD 112 ........................................................15 St. Andrew Preschool....................................29 Southwest Washington Learning Center.......32 WA529...........................................................27