Calendar of Events & Activities

Calendar

June '22

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1 WEDNESDAY

Liberace & Liza: A Tribute at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Presented by Southwest Washington Center for the Arts, David Saffert and Jillian Snow Harris share the stage as Liberace & Liza Minnelli, creating an exhilarating night of musical and comical fireworks. Delighting in the costumes, music, and glamour of show business’s wildest entertainers, you and your friends will be smiling and clapping along to such hits as “Chopsticks,” Gershwin Medley, “Cabaret” and “New York, New York.” Conducting the entire show is Bo Ayars who toured with “Lee” for 13 years as his arranger and music director. Tickets $25 at kigginstheatre.com. 7 pm

3 FRIDAY

First Fridays at Thiselle Creek Farm, 26903 NE CC Landon Road, Yacolt. Family friendly hangout on the farm! Bring your kiddos rain or shine to come play outside at the farm. Bring your own chair or picnic blanket if you’d like somewhere to relax. Activities to enjoy and even 10% off of all items at the farm stand as well! Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather, and closed toes shoes are recommended. 3-5 pm

First Friday in Downtown Camas. Activities include art shows and receptions at the galleries, unicorn kids’ craft, plus dress in unicorn and rainbow attire! Unicorn and Rainbow cornhole tournament – win a festive prize! After-hours shopping–get a ticket to win for every $10 spent in downtown. 5-8 pm

4 SATURDAY

Big Paddle in Downtown Ridgefield and the Ridgefield Waterfront. Guided hikes and paddles, food trucks and beer garden, live music, activities, yoga, a trolley shuttle, used book sale and more. 9 am-3 pm Junior Market at Vancouver Farmers Market on 8th & Esther Street, 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. (For kids age 6-16.) 9 am-3 pm

Ridgefield Farmers Market at Overlook Park.

9 am-2 pm

Camtown Youth Festival at Crown Park, 120 NE 17th Ave., Camas. Presented by Camas Parks and Rec this free event for ages 3-16 includes food, entertainment, crafts, games, petting zoo, an art show and more!

11 am-4 pm

Rainbow Walk at Holley Park, 1000 E 4th St. La Center. Come with the whole family to celebrate Pride; just like last year, let’s flood La Center with big love! Featuring performances by PDX Cheer, roller derby fun, beloved drag queen Pepper Pepper, DJ, vendors and activities for kids and grownups alike. Festival begins at 11 am, walk begins at 12 pm at the west end of the La Center Bridge. 11 am-4 pm

Parkersville Day at Parker’s Landing Historical Park, 24 S A St, Washougal. This new event will celebrate the area’s rich history. A Chinookan blessing, storytellers in period clothing, the playing of historic family games, a display of student art, Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, display booths, and even a high school brass band performance will round out the day’s activities. 12-3 pm

PDX Triathlon Festival at Blue Lake Regional Park, 21224 NE Blue Lake Rd., Fairview. The fun begins on Saturday with a free kid’s tri followed by a Sunset 5K. On Sunday athletes compete on a scenic, flat and fast course in either the Super Sprint/My 1st Tri, Sprint or Olympic Distances. Paddle Triathlon option for those who would rather kayak or paddleboard! See whyracingevents.com/pdx-triathlon for details and registration. 4 pm

Teen Five Minute Film Festival Premier

(Online). Screen 12 of the entries for FVRLibraries’ Teen Five Minute Film Contest as selected by the FVRL Teen Council. The audience will get to vote on a variety of categories as well as pick Best in Show. To join this online program, you will need a computer, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone. The link to join the event will be emailed to registrants. Register at fvrl.librarymarket.com/ teen-five-minute-film-festival-premiere. 6-8 pm

5 SUNDAY

PDX Triathlon Festival at Blue Lake Regional Park, 21224 NE Blue Lake Rd., Fairview. See June 4 for more details. 8 am

Vancouver Farmers Market on 8th & Esther Street, Vancouver. Discover fresh produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, delicious food, pet treats, and accessories for yourself, home, or garden. 10 am-3 pm

Farm Days at Pomeroy Farm, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt. Open farm weekend, featuring Pomeroy’s historic grounds, farm animals, and many local artisans and vendors! Admission is free, but suggested donation is $3 per person, or $10 per family. Free parking. Pets must stay in parking area. No ATM available. 11 am-5 pm

6 MONDAY

Camas Public Library Storytime in the

Park. Fun, outdoor storytimes in Camas parks! Songs, stories, dancing, and more. All young children and their families are welcome. Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on. Locations will vary each week. This week’s location is Goot Park, 303 SE Zenith St.

10:30 am

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10 FRIDAY

Tacos in the Park at Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. Come and enjoy a plethora of tacos while listening to live music, ruling our vintage video arcade and sipping on 35 different local craft brews, cider and agave tequila. Bring the family for lunch, dinner, or taco snacks! Food area is all ages. Proceeds benefit Arc of Southwest Washington. Tickets $20+ at eventbrite.com/e/tacos-in-the-parktickets-305874227047. 5-10 pm

11 SATURDAY

The Amazing History Race at Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St. Vancouver. Teams of up to four people solve clues. taking them throughout downtown and Vancouver’s history. This is a family friendly event sure to be fun for everyone, whether you are an avid “hardcore historian” or a “history buff” who merely “dabbles” in history. Register at eventbrite.com/e/amazing-history-racetickets-262238972827. 9 am

Vancouver Farmers Market on 8th & Esther Street, Vancouver. See June 5 for more details. 9 am-3 pm Ridgefield Farmers Market at Overlook Park. 9 am-2 pm

Repair Clark County Drop-Off Event at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C NE Tenney Rd., Vancouver. Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries is partnering with Repair Clark County, a program of Columbia Springs to have volunteers fix your small appliances and electronics, do minor sewing repairs, sharpen knives and gardening tools, and more! Sign up at fvrl..librarymarket.com/ repair-clark-county-drop-event-45. 12-1 pm

Tacos in the Park at Esther Short Park. See June 10 for more details. 12-10 pm

Camas Public Library Summer Reading

Program Kickoff Party at 625 NE 4th Ave., Camas. Special performance by the Pegasus Puppet Theatre at 2 pm, plus chalk art, photo booth, bean bag toss, a sticker poster and paper crafts. Registration is required to attend the puppet show. Register at cityofcamas.us/library. 1-4 pm

Riverside Preforming Arts presents

“Alice @ Wonderland” at 1307 NE 78th St., Vancouver. A modern retelling of the classic children’s story has all of the characters you know and love, including the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, and the Queen of Hearts. The story is laid out in traditional style, except that Alice is distinctly contemporary, complete with cell phone in hand. Full of references to text messaging and social media, the play imagines a present-day Alice encountering the Wonderland so many of us treasure. Tickets $12. 5 pm

Teen Late Night: Nerf Gun Wars at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. Join us in person for Nerf gun wars, a ribbon cutting for the teen space, food and games. For ages 12-19 only. Registration is required. Register at fvrl. librarymarket.com/teen-late-night-nerf-gunwars. 6-8 pm

12 SUNDAY

Plant Fair at Two Rivers Heritage Museum, 1 Durgan St., Washougal. Plants for sale may include Solomon’s seal, forsythia, red hellebores, violets, Hosta lilies, pink and white peonies, small azaleas and rhododendrons, wildflowers, Camas Lilies and other native plants. While supplies last.

10 am-3 pm

Vancouver Farmers Market on 8th & Esther Street, Vancouver. See June 5 for more details. 10 am-3 pm

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Tacos in the Park at Esther Short Park. See June 10 for more details. 12-7 pm

Riverside Preforming Arts presents

“Alice @ Wonderland” at 1307 NE 78th St. Vancouver. See June 11 for more details.

2 pm

13 MONDAY

Camas Public Library Storytime in the

Park. See June 6 for more details. Locations will vary each week. This week’s location is Crown Park, 120 NE 17th Ave. 10:30 am

Repair Clark County Drop-Off Event at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver. See June 11 for more details. 6-7 pm

15 WEDNESDAY

Music & Puppetry with Red Yarn (Online

through FVRLibraries). Red Yarn (AKA Andy Furgeson) weaves folksongs and puppetry into high-energy, interactive shows for family audiences. He’ll have audiences singing, dancing, stomping, clapping, and celebrating the multicultural musical heritage of the USA, while Red Yard introduces his Critter friends along the way. These handmade animal puppets provide comic relief, calm and tender moments, and valuable social-emotional lessons. 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. Register at fvrl.librarymarket.com/ music-puppetry-red-yarn. 10:30 am

Musicians in the Park at Overlook Park, 113131 S Main Ave., Ridgefield. A music-filled lunch hour. This week’s musician is Katie Fitzgerald. Please feel free to bring a picnic lunch or pick up take out from Downtown restaurants. There will be a few benches and picnic tables, but folding chairs are encouraged as well. 12 pm

16 THURSDAY

Opening Day of East Vancouver Farmer’s

Market at 17701 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. 10 am-2 pm

Secrets of Wizards with Jeff Evans

(Online through FVRLibraries). Spells, potions, photos that come to life, the “cloak of invisibility”, and much more are part of this show. Plus: get a deck of cards and follow along and experience a spooky trick in your own hands! 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. Register at fvrl.librarymarket. com/secrets-wizards-jeff-evans. 10:30 am

17 FRIDAY

Summer Solstice Soiree, benefiting Fosterful at AC Marriott Hotel, 333 West Columbia Way, Vancouver. Meaningful stories from the frontlines of foster care, live music, live and silent auction, mocktails and more. Have some fun while raising funds so that children entering foster care will have brighter days ahead. Tickets $125 at fosterful.org/events. 6 pm

18 SATURDAY

Hockinson Artisan Market at the corner of NE 182nd Ave and NE 159th Street, Hockinson. 9 am-1 pm

Ridgefield Farmers Market at Overlook Park.

9 am-2 pm

Vancouver Farmers Market on 8th & Esther Street, Vancouver. See June 5 for more details. 9 am-3 pm

PAL Bike Rodeo at Evergreen High School, 14300 NE 18th St., Vancouver. SW Washington Police Activities League’s 1st Annual Bike Rodeo. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to bring their bike and helmet and enjoy activities like obstacle courses, bike safety, giveaways and more. 9:30-11:30 am\

19 SUNDAY

Vancouver Farmers Market on 8th & Esther Street, Vancouver. See June 5 for more details. 10 am-3 pm

22 WEDNESDAY

Jessa Campbell & The Saplings Concert

(Online through FVRLibraries). Jessa Campbell & The Saplings rock out in a high energy, ecology based musical performance for families that will get folks moving! By incorporating movement and lessons into the program, young folks will love learning as they have a blast! 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. Register at fvrl.librarymarket.com/ jessa-campbell-saplings-concert. 10:30 am

Musicians in the Park at Overlook Park. See June 15 for more details. This week’s musician is Ann Fleming and Kit Garoutte. 12 pm

23 THURSDAY

East Vancouver Farmer’s Market at 17701 SE Mill Plain Blvd. 10 am-2 pm

Summer Movies: Celebrating World Culture

at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave. Come enjoy fun movies, projected on our big screen upstairs in the meeting rooms, with popcorn! Registration required for each movie. This week’s movie: “Luca.” Register at cityofcamas.us/library. 2 pm

25 SATURDAY

Ridgefield Farmers Market at Overlook Park.

9 am-2 pm

Vancouver Farmers Market on 8th & Esther Street, Vancouver. See June 5 for more details. 9 am-3 pm

Downstage Center presents “Murder at

the Art Show” at The Cottage Building at the Academy, 404 E Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Everyone’s an art critic . . . but who’s serious enough to kill over it? This madcap comedy will keep you guessing and laughing as Sloane Akers does her best to keep the beloved Harriet Anderson Gallery (AKA the HAG) afloat in the face of betrayal, intrigue and a missing Monet. Tickets $15 at downstagecenter.org.

12 pm & 7 pm

Tales of Cryptids and Cryptid Creatures: A Field Guide with Kelly Milner Halls

(Online through FVRLibraries). Kelly Milner Halls, cryptid expert and author of “Tales of the Cryptids” and “Cryptid Creatures: A Field Guide” shares the knowledge of mysterious animals that may or may not be real. We will explore some of the world’s favorite possibilities--including Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and chupacabras--in this presentation that encourages critical thinking and the evaluation of “evidence.” 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. Register at fvrl. librarymarket.com/tales-cryptids-and-cryptidcreatures-field-guide-kelly-milner-halls.

2-3 pm

Supper & Social at Pomeroy Farm, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt. 4th annual Fundraiser Dinner. Must be age 21+ to attend. More details and tickets at pomeroyfarm.org/ event/supper-social. 4 pm

26 SUNDAY

Vancouver Farmers Market on 8th & Esther Street, Vancouver. See June 5 for more details. 10 am-3 pm

Downstage Center presents “Murder at

the Art Show” at The Cottage Building at the Academy, 404 E Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver See June 25 for more details. 12 pm continued on next page

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27 MONDAY

Camas Public Library Storytime in the Park. See June 6 for details. Locations will vary each week. This week’s location is Louis Bloch Park, 160 NE Joy St. 10:30 am

28 TUESDAY

Summer Playground Program at Davis Park, 337-411 N 3rd Ave., Ridgefield. Summer is the perfect time for kids to get creative and stay active! Ridgefield partners with Battle Ground Parks and Recreation to offer their annual Summer Playground Program at Davis Park in Ridgefield. This free recreation program will run June 27-August 19. This week’s theme is Stars and Stripes. 12-2 pm

Teen Pride Party at Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave. Celebrate Pride Day at the Library! Light refreshments, music, activities, crafts and more. For LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies in grades 6-12. 3 pm

29 WEDNESDAY

OMSI Indoor Star Party: Around the Sun (Online through

FVRLibraries). Take a planetarium tour of the universe without leaving your seat. Geared for young children, these Zoom based programs are an instructor led screen shared experience traversing through the night sky and beyond. Learn about predictable patterns of celestial bodies with kinetic activities simulating earth’s rotation and orbit around the sun. Voyage through time and space to learn more about the earth’s movement and seasonal changes. 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. Register at fvrl.librarymarket.com/omsi-indoor-star-party-around-sun.

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Musicians in the Park at Overlook Park. See June 15 for more details. This week’s musician is Avi Haviv. 12 pm

30 THURSDAY

East Vancouver Farmer’s Market at 17701 SE Mill Plain Blvd.

10 am-2 pm

Cascade Raptor Center (Online through FVRLibraries). Join Cascades Raptor Center to learn all about raptors! What makes a raptor a raptor? You’ll get to meet two birds of prey, learn all about their personal stories and species, and ask questions from the experts! 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. Register at fvrl.librarymarket.com/cascaderaptor-center. 2 pm

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