Calendar of Events & Activities

Calendar

May '21

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of events activities

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1 SATURDAY

Humane Society for Southwest

Washington’s Walk/Run for the Animals in downtown Vancouver. Safely help homeless dogs and cats in our community on a socially distanced circular route through downtown Vancouver for this year’s celebration. Registered walkers can begin at 9 am or start later in the day up until 3 pm. Masks are required for all participants. Event partners will have stops with available food, beverages, great giveaways and entertainment on the dog- and kid-friendly route. Or register to run a 5K wherever you choose the week leading up to May 1 and submit your time online. Registered walkers and runners will receive an event bag as well as a custom 30-year anniversary commemorative medal! You can also fundraise from home or donate to the event. All proceeds go to support shelter dogs and cats. 9 am–3 pm

Vancouver Farmers Market in Downtown Vancouver, at 8th St and Esther St. Fresh produce, flowers, prepared food, artisans and more! Go to vancouverfarmersmarket.com for up-to-date safety guidelines. Saturdays and Sundays through October 31. 9 am-3 pm

Farm Days at Pomeroy Farm, hosted the first weekend of every month throughout summer (May-August). Tour the Pomeroy Farm grounds, enjoy the wonderful fresh air, and support and connect with your local community! Admission is free, donation is suggested. Free parking. Pets must remain in parking area. 11 am–5 pm (Gate will close

at 4 pm)

There’s No Place Like Home: A Journey

Theater Virtual Gala & Auction. An evening of top-notch entertainment, heart-warming testimonies and the thrills of live bidding hosted by local radio personality, Georgene Rice. Since 2002, thousands of patrons have enjoyed Journey Theater’s musicals and plays performed by hundreds of local youth. Journey’s mission is to grow youth and their families in character and purpose to be difference-makers in their world. This event is free to view; registration required. Registration opens March 29 at journeytheater.org. Auction opens online April 24. Optional Dinner: $50 per person, and can be purchased for groups of 6, 8 or 10. Includes catered meal, delivery, dessert and decor.

5:30-8 pm

2 SUNDAY

Farms Days at Pomeroy Farm (See May 1)

11am–5 pm (Gate will close at 4 pm)

Vancouver Farmers Market in Downtown Vancouver. (See May 1) 10 am-3 pm

7 FRIDAY

Mother’s Day Tea To-Go at Pomeroy Farm. The perfect way to treat the important women in your life: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious tea to-go featuring three savories, four assorted desserts, & scones. Your tea will be beautifully wrapped up and ready to be enjoyed at home or dropped off with a loved one. The event takes place on May 7 and May 8 during the following times: 11:30 a.m., noon, and 12:30 p.m. both days. The cost is $27 for single tickets, $50 for Tea for Two. Go to pomeroyfarm.org to purchase tickets.

11:30 am-12:30 pm

Downtown Camas First Friday – Gnome

and Fairy Gala. Gnomes, fairies and fun will be the theme! Art shows, after-hours shopping, games, prizes, and more will all be a part of the First Friday event in Downtown Camas in May. Virtual activities start on Monday, May 3 and in-person First Friday activities are on May 7. Downtown businesses will be open and have specials at select locations as well. More info at downtowncamas.com. 5-8 pm

The Clark County Historical Museum’s

Speaker Series (online). A monthly exploration of Clark County history with industry experts, community members, and local artists. For the 2021 season, the Speaker Series central theme is “The Stories that Shape Our Community: Past, Present, Future.” Explore the stories, struggles, and triumphs of the various people that call Clark County home. Attendance is free for members, $5 for non-members. Find viewing instructions and purchase tickets at cchmuseum.org. May’s theme: “The Legacies of our African American Women ~ An Honor for this Mother’s Day.” 7-8:30 pm

8 SATURDAY

Vancouver Farmers Market in Downtown Vancouver. (See May 1) 9 am-3 pm

Mother’s Day Plant Sale at Garden Delights Herb Farm, Scented Acres Lavender Farm, and Half Moon Farm. Visit these three farms (each with a different plant selection) safely in person to find local plants! With the usual large plant sales cancelled for the second year in a row, this event can help you get what your garden and green thumb need to make for a great growing season! Each farm location will have additional local vendors. Parking is limited at each farm location. COVID protocols will be in place. 9 am-3 pm

Mother’s Day Tea To-Go (See May 7)

11:30 am-12:30 pm

9 SUNDAY

Vancouver Farmers Market in Downtown Vancouver. (See May 1) 10 am-3 pm

15 SATURDAY

Dozer Day Drive-Thru Experience at

Clark County Fairgrounds. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to feel like your continued on next page

continued from previous page family car has landed right in the middle of an active construction site with heavy construction machinery in operation. Public safety messaging, fun contests, sponsor giveaways and much more will be provided all within careful health/safety protocol. Please understand, however, that Dozer Day 2021 must be viewed entirely from your car. Get tickets ($35 per vehicle) and sign up for a time slot at Vancouver.DozerDay.org. 9 am-4 pm

Vancouver Farmers Market in Downtown Vancouver. (See May 1) 9 am-3 pm

Pink Glow: Live Stream Event and Online

Auction. Celebrate Pink Lemonade Project’s 10th Birthday with a live stream event on Saturday, May 15. Pre-show starts at 6 pm. Go here for more details and to register: pinklemonadeproject.org. 6–8 pm

16 SUNDAY

Dozer Day Drive-Thru Experience. (See May 15) 9 am-4 pm

Vancouver Farmers Market in Downtown Vancouver. (See May 1) 10 am-3 pm

22 SATURDAY

Vancouver Farmers Market in Downtown Vancouver. (See May 1) 9 am-3 pm Camp Hope Discovery Day Camp at Camp Hope, Battle Ground. Come experience: History challenge course, nature walks and hiking, horseback riding, orienteering, archery, arts & crafts projects, woodworking, outdoor survivor skills and team building, scavenger hunts, fire starting, caving, plant identification, games, making new friends and memories. Snacks and lunch provided. $40/Camper (Regular rate), $30/Camper (Family/Discount).

9:30 am-3:30 pm

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Classical Concert Live Stream. Grammy Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey performs Haydn’s C Major Cello Concerto, regarded as one of the greatest concertos of the classical era. Live stream from Skyview Concert Hall to your viewing devices on the VSO website Saturday, May 22 at 7 pm (pre-concert show at 6:30 pm) and Sunday, May 23, at 3 pm. (pre-concert show at 2:30pm). Tickets: Free with season subscription/Single tickets are $30. Available online at vancouversymphony. org or by calling 360-735-7278.7 pm (pre-

concert show at 6:30 pm)

23 SUNDAY

Reflection Run at Port of Camas-Washougal. Honoring the brave men and women who have or are currently serving in our armed forces and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom. The half marathon, 10K & 5K running and walking courses will travel along the mighty Columbia River with views of Mt. Hood and the Gorge. The routes will be lined with local hero posters of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice and the event will benefit various Northwest Battle Buddies & various military organizations and n0on-profits. Veterans and those actively serving race Reflection Run for free, as do kids. 8:45 am

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Classical Concert Live Stream. (See May 22) 3 pm (pre-concert show at 2:30pm)

Vancouver Farmers Market in Downtown Vancouver. (See May 1) 10 am-3 pm

29 SATURDAY

Vancouver Farmers Market in Downtown Vancouver. (See May 1) 9 am-3 pm

30 SUNDAY

Vancouver Farmers Market in Downtown Vancouver. (See May 1) 10 am-3 pm

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Events

Haag Lake Triathlon and Trail Festival..........29 Reflection Run...............................................29 Riverside Performing Arts..............................19 Vancouver Parks and Recreation..................13 Why Racing Events.......................................29

Financial

WA529 College Savings Plans........................7 Warner Brown Financial ................................15

Fitness

Vancouver Tennis Center ..............................15

Health

Adventure Dental...........................................23 Barnick Chiropractic ......................................15 Child and Adolescent Clinic.............................2 Evergreen Pediatrics.....................................25 Pacific Park Family Dental.............................13 PeaceHealth....................................................5 Priority Life Chiropractic and Massage..........28 Storybook Dental...........................................29 Tristar Family Chiropractic.............................27 Vancouver Clinic............................................11

Legal

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Resources

All Families Surrogacy.....................................2 Applied Team Insurance................................19 ESD 112 ........................................................21 FVRLibraries..................................................25 Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Seminars............27 Natura Pest Control.........................................3 WA529 College Savings Plans........................7

Retail

Kazoodles Toys .............................................25 Vancouver Mall..............................................17

Schools, Education & Child Care

ESD 112 ........................................................21 St. Andrew Preschool....................................15 Southwest Washington Learning Center.......32