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2 Friday

Vancouver’s Downtown Association First Friday Art Walk. Art, culture, food and more in Downtown Vancouver. Go to vdausa. org/first-Friday for an interactive map of participating organizations.

Friday Night Cruise In at Alderbrook Park, 24414 NE Westerholm Rd., Brush Prairie. Enjoy all kinds of cars, old and new, every Friday, all summer long. $5-$8 at the door. 4-8 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. 5-8 pm

Downtown Camas First Friday – Unicorns, Rainbows & Mythical Beasts. Games, activities, after-hours shopping, dining, prizes and more. 5-8 pm

YWCA Empower Gala at Hilton Vancouver, 301 W 6th St., Vancouver. Continue a legacy of empowering people across Clark County in the fight to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Tickets $150 at ywcaclarkcounty.org. 6-9:30 pm

Journey Theater presents “The Velveteen Rabbit” at Crosspointe Baptist Church, Vancouver. See Jun 1 for details. 7 pm

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “Antigone” at 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The story of a young girl’s conviction to do what she feels is right when the laws of the land are against her. Talkback after the June 3 matinee with the cast and director. Tickets $11-$15 at metropolitanperformingarts.org. 7 pm

3 Saturday

Big Paddle at Ridgefield Public Boat Launch. Guided hikes and paddles, dragon boat paddles, kayaking and more. 8 am-3 pm

Junior Market/Lemonade Day at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. Kids from across the region are invited to sell their hand-made or home-grown products at the Junior Market, giving young entrepreneurs an opportunity to test their skills as they run their own business for a day at no cost. Shoppers are encouraged to support these youth by shopping at the market, adjacent to Vancouver Farmers Market. 9 am-3 pm

Pop Up Party in the Park with Columbia Play Project at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. Pop in for some free fun with Columbia Play Project! 9 am-3 pm

Camtown Youth Festival at Crown Park, NE Everett Rd., Camas. Free event for ages 3-16 and their families. Entertainment, food, craft activities, inflatable games, petting zoo, art show, kids’ flea market and more! 11 am-4 pm

Parkersville Day at Parker’s Landing, 24 S A St., Washougal. Free family-friendly celebration of local history! Experience Parkersville 1879 with games and prizes. Learn from storytellers, booths and displays. Participate with volunteers. Learn about local history museums and groups, Chinook Indian Nation, WSU Heritage Trees, service clubs and more. Enjoy Ice Cream Renaissance. See Washougal schools’ art contest with Chinook theme. Hear the Washougal High School band. 12-3 pm

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “Antigone.” See Jun 2 for details. 2 pm & 7 pm

T RI A TH L O N

FIRST TRIATHLON OF 2023— FAIRVIEW, OREGON

June 3-4, 2023

• Kids Triathlon • 5K

• Olympic/Sprint/My First Tri • Tri/Du/Aquabike/Paddle

June 15–18, 2023

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COOL SWAG FOR ALL REGISTERED: TECHSHIRT, MEDAL AND ATHLETE GIFT!

SAVE 10% USING PROMO CODE WHYVANCOUVERFAMILY KIDS 12 AND UNDER RACE FOR FREE AGES 13-17 RACE FOR 50% OFF

REGISTER & DETAILS AT WHYRACINGEVENTS.COM continued from previous page

Journey Theater presents “The Velveteen Rabbit” at Crosspointe Baptist Church, Vancouver. See Jun 1 for details. 3 pm & 7 pm

4 SUNDAY

Wellness in the Park at Esther Short Park, Vancouver. Visit your local gyms, healthcare and wellness providers in the park! Take an exercise class, listen to music and more. 8 am-4 pm

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “Antigone.” See Jun 2 for details. 2 pm

8 THURSDAY

Comedy on Tap at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Headliner Kermit Apio and other hot comedians, plus host and booker Tristian Spillman. Tickets $15 at kigginstheatre.com. 8 pm

9 FRIDAY

Friday Night Cruise In at Alderbrook Park. See Jun 2 for details. 4-8 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

COOL SWAG FOR ALL REGISTERED: TECHSHIRT, MEDAL AND ATHLETE GIFT!

SAVE 10% USING PROMO CODE WHYVANCOUVERFAMILY KIDS 12 AND UNDER RACE FOR FREE AGES 13-17 RACE FOR 50% OFF

REGISTER & DETAILS AT WHYRACINGEVENTS.COM

Depression-era 30s. Tickets $10 at the door or online at historicmusic.org/upcomingevents. 7-9 pm

10 SATURDAY

Downtown Alley Flea Market at Kindred Homestead Supply, 606 Main St., Vancouver. With over 30 vendors, support your local community of collectors, makers, movers and shakers. 9 am-4 pm

Columbia Springs Fishing Celebration at Battle Ground Lake State Park, 18002 NE 249th St., Battle Ground. Casting practice, fishy art, interactive presentations from experts, science and nature games, tackle giveaways, lamprey fun and more! Plus, enter to win a mystery prize! Advanced registration is required, and cost is $5. Register at columbiasprings.org/events/fishingcelebration. 10 am-2 pm

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “The Ugly Duckling” at 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. A new play written by Metropolitan Performing Arts’ Will Johnson! Free for the whole family, but space is limited, so reserve your tickets in advance at metropolitanperformingarts.org.

11 am & 2 pm

Pride Block Party at Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary, 109 W 7th St., Vancouver. Come celebrate Pride Month! Hosted by Queer Youth Resource Center and Dandelion Teahouse. 1-7 pm

Clark County Historical Museum Gala & Fundraiser at Summit Grove Lodge. 30810 NE Timmen Rd., Ridgefield. Theme: Casino Royale! More information at cchmuseum.org/ calendar/2023-gala. 5-8 pm

11 SUNDAY

Impact Camas-Washougal at Parker’s Landing, 24 S A St., Washougal. Help pack food boxes for families in need, and a free community BBQ while listening to CW Orchestra. 12-2 pm

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “The Ugly Duckling” See Jun 10 for details. 2 pm

14 WEDNESDAY

Summer at Your Library Kickoff Party at Woodland Community Library, 770 Park St., Woodland. Sign up for summer activities and get a schedule of all the events! 10:30-11:30 am continued on page 30 continued from page 29

Musicians in the Park at Overlook Park, 113131 S Main Ave., Ridgefield. A weekly series of lunchtime performances by local musicians. 12-1:30 pm

16 Friday

Friday Night Cruise In at Alderbrook Park. See Jun 2 for details. 4-8 pm

1920s Murder Mystery Party at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. Join Camas Public Library for a 1920s themed murder mystery to celebrate the Library’s centennial year. It’s 1923, and the party seems endless at Jay Glittersby’s New York mansion . . . until a shot rings out and an unwelcome guest is found dead. Register at cityofcamas.us/library. 6:30-9:30 pm

17 Saturday

Wander Clark County Historic Walking Tours – Old City Cemetery at 2700 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Whether you are a history buff, love funerary art or are just curious about the people who shaped this community, a visit to historic Old City Cemetery is a treat! Join Clark County Historical Museum as we explore one of the city’s earliest cemeteries. Hear the stories of the visionaries who built Vancouver – their struggles and triumphs in building a new life for their families. Tickets $8 at cchmuseum. org. 9-11 am

Summer Reading Kickoff Party at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. Fun activities around the Library to celebrate the start of our Summer Reading Program! While you’re here, pick up your gameboard to track your reading. There will be stampers for the first 100 kids who take a gameboard, and the first 25 teens and adults will get a Summer Reading tote. 10 am-12 pm

Summer at Your Library Kickoff Party at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park, 13002 NE 9th St., Vancouver. Summer at Your Library 2023 with activities for all ages in the park! Also: Kraken Up build-your-own egg flinging device without it breaking! 12-1 pm

K-Pop Celebration at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Celebrate all things K-Pop with crafts, games and snacks to share. Meet other fans and gush over your favorite bands. For all ages. 3-5 pm

Junior Symphony of Vancouver Concert at Cascades Presbyterian Church, 9503 NE 86th St., Vancouver. Featuring Symphony No. 2, William Boyce; Six Hungarian Folksongs, Béla Bartók, arr. Gábor Darvas; Flower Duet, from Lakmé, Leo Delibes, arr. Douglas Stroud; Hill

Country Rhapsody, Richard E. Brown; Simple Symphony, Benjamin Britten. Tickets $15 at the door, reception following. 7:30 pm

20 Tuesday

Kracken Up at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. How many ways can you fling an egg without it breaking? Let’s find out by building your own egg flinging device! 3:30-4:30 pm

Reptileman at Washougal Community Library, 1661 C St., Washougal. Live reptile presentation! The Reptileman presents, entertains and teaches about reptiles with humor and patience. 4:30 pm

21 Wednesday

Alice in Wonderland Summer Kickoff Event at La Center Community Library, 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd., La Center. Enjoy a magical trip down the rabbit hole with Alice and her friends, plus activities, crafts, snacks and plenty of fun. Costumes are encouraged but not necessary (there may be prizes!). 3-5 pm

Reptileman at Woodland Community Library, 770 Park St., Woodland. Live reptile presentation! The Reptileman presents, entertains and teaches about reptiles with humor and patience. 4:30 pm

Musicians in the Park. See Jun 14 for details. 12-1:30 pm

22 Thursday

Jugglemania at Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE 8th Way, Battle Ground. Hilarious physical comedy for family audiences, JuggleMania showcases juggling, magic, science, and feats of hilarity and dexterity. 10 am

Comedy for the Kids with Angel Ocasio / Comedia Para Los Niños con Angel Ocasio at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Nationally recognized as a top physical comedian in the Pacific Northwest, Angel Ocasio family entertainment combines physical comedy, magic, juggling, music and his unique style of comedy. Conocido nacionalmente como el mejor comediante de físico en el Pacifico Noroeste, el entretenimiento familia de Angel Ocasio combina la comedia física, magia, malabarismo, música, y su estilo único de comedia. 11 am

Summer at Your Library Ice Cream Kickoff at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Start your summer of reading off right with ice cream! Enjoy a cool, yummy treat while you sign up for the Summer At Your Library reading program. 11 am-3 pm

Reptileman at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Live reptile presentation! The Reptileman presents, entertains and teaches about reptiles with humor and patience. 6 pm

23 Friday

80s Popsicle Party at My Gym Fisher’s Landing, 1825 SE 164th Ave #112, Vancouver. Get ready to party like it’s 1983! You’re invited to an 80s Popsicle Party benefiting My Gym Foundation and celebrating 40 years of My Gym! So, grab your leg warmers, scrunchies, all things neon, and come party with us with fun 80s-themed activities and games. Plus, popsicles! $10 donation per child. 3 pm

Friday Night Cruise In at Alderbrook Park. See Jun 2 for details. 4-8 pm

24 Saturday

Wander Clark County Historic Walking Tours – Downtown Vancouver at Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver. Take a tour through the notable buildings and events in the history of Downtown Vancouver, Washington. Tickets $8 at cchmuseum.org. 9-11 am

Pollinator Festival at Clark Public Utilities, 8600 NE 117th Ave., Vancouver. Celebrate National Pollinator Week at this free outdoor festival. Pollinator garden tours, presentations, pollinator-friendly plants and seeds, crafts and activities for children. Plus, demo beehive and pop-up Farmers Market, with food trucks and music. 10 am-4 pm

Family Play Day with Columbia Play Project at Vancouver Waterfront Park. 10 am-4 pm

Paradise of Samoa Polynesian Dance Troupe at Vancouver Mall (Center Court), 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., Vancouver. Go on a musical tour of the Pacific Islands! Paradise of Samoa is a fast paced and exciting dance troupe composed of youths and adults. This musical tour of Samoa, Hawaii, New Zealand and Tahiti is narrated with information on the islands, their cultures and dance performances in colorful and authentic handmade costumes. For all ages. 11 am

Fort Vancouver Rose Society Annual Rose Show at First Evangelical Church, 4120 NE St Johns Rd., Vancouver. Come see the largest rose show in the state of Washington and the second largest in the country. There will be exhibits of the Northwest: Hybrid Teas, continued on next page