The Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is one of the best jazz festivals in the Northwest; bringing lovers of jazz, wine, fine art and good food from around the globe to the heart of Vancouver on August 26, 27 and 28, 2016.
You will think you took a step back in time when you board the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, complete with “outlaws” attempting the “rob” the travelers. This special “Robbery” will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21, 2016 aboard the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad.
Do you enjoy the great outdoors? Are you interested in local history and our native plants and wildlife? Then become a Stream Steward! It’s fun and FREE! Clark Public Utilities’ StreamTeam sponsors the Stream Stewards program for those interested in making a difference in the great outdoors.
This weekend, Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, Washougal MX Park will be turning back the hands of time and holding the NW Challenge. This will be two days of moto – yesteryear, showcasing the bikes that we all grew up on.
Artists and art lovers from around the region will attend the Washougal Art Festival, Saturday August 13, 2016, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in downtown Washougal’s Refection Plaza. Some of the different art featured will include jewelry, water color, photography, mixed media, recycled steel, fused glass, paper weaving and line drawings, cement /concrete leaf castings, mosaic glass, terrariums, and wood. The “Art Rocks” area will offer young artists the opportunity to decorate their own river rock to take home as well as provide a template for coloring.
barre3 Camas is holding their annual barre3 in the Park class on Saturday, August 13, at Doc Harris Stadium. The event is free and all are welcome!
Make sure to bring a yoga mat, sunscreen, and water bottle. Registration begins at 9:30am. There will be a raffle for barre3 goodies, and you’re welcome to stick around, mingle and connect with vendors and friends until 11:30.
If you like hot summer days, music, food, friends and lots of cold beer, then the Vancouver Brewfest is your hoppy, er, I mean, Happy Place. You will have more than 120 different drink choices from over 60 Pacific Northwest breweries at the Vancouver Brewfest taking place August 12-14, 2016, in Esther Short Park.
Enjoy a full day of music, food, and wine at Winestock on Saturday, August 13, 2016, hosted at Three Brothers Vineyard and Winery from noon to 8:30 pm. Winestock is the 4th Annual Greg Stiwell Memorial Concert Event; all ages are welcome to attend and admission is free.
The 15th Annual Riverside Concert Series will be having their final concert of the season on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Marina Park and will feature Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts! “The Riverside Summer Concert Series has continued to grow in popularity and each year brings more new faces and families,” said David Ripp, Executive Director. “With a delicious variety of food vendors, games for children and great entertainment, it’s a family-friendly destination the Port is proud to sponsor.”
Join the Estuary Partnership for a free family friendly canoe paddle through the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at 10:00 am. Participants paddle 14-passenger 29′ canoes to Lake River’s confluence with the Columbia River.
Celebrate Summer and get ready for school at the annual Back to School Party at Esther Short Park on Saturday, August 6, 2016, from 10:00 am to noon. Families can enjoy inflatables, face painting, and a free backpack to elementary school aged kids who need them. Backpacks will be given out on a first come, first served basis until supplies are gone.
Come enjoy music, fun, food, family-friendly activities and a sense of community at downtown Ridgefield’s First Saturday Celebration, Picnic in the Park, on Saturday, August 6, 2016, starting at 9:00 am at Overlook Park.
The Clark County Fair is the “Summer’s Best Party” and you can consider yourself formally invited to attend! The 148th annual Clark County Fair will take place Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 14, 2016. This year’s theme is Fun Science Experience!
Eat, drink, shop, play and listen to music at Tastes and Tunes happening at Alderbrook Park on Saturday, July 30, 2016 from noon to 8:00 pm. Taste and Tunes is a celebration of food, wine and beer, music, and local artists; as well as being a fundraiser to help support the Battle Ground Rotary with their humanitarian projects.
Join Camas Parks and Recreation every Friday in August for Free Family Fun Fridays at noon in Crown Park. Every week will feature a different theme, there is no registration required and no fee. Just come on by and have enjoy some family fun at the park!
The National Park Service is pleased to announce that a free World War II living history encampment will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2016, 9 am to 5 pm, just west of Pearson Air Museum. This event is in partnership with the Living History Group Northwest, a local World War II living history organization.
We are having a ball this summer…1860’s style! The National Park Service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will present Vintage Base Ball – a baseball game played by the rules of the 1860s – on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 6 pm.
Are you ready to celebrate? It’s time for Battle Ground’s annual hometown celebration, Battle Ground Harvest Days! Events will take place Thursday, July 14 through Saturday, July 16, 2016. This annual tradition includes a carnival, market and food vendors, live entertainment, car cruise and show, local craft wine, spirit and beer tasting, a family fun area and more!
Don’t miss the second year of free concerts at the amphitheater inside the Columbia Tech Center Park on Sundays, July 10-31, 2016, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Science in the Park is a special learning treat awaiting families who enjoy Vancouver’s summertime Noon Concert Series on Wednesdays at Esther Short Park. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., prior to and during every Noon Concert (July 6 through August 10, 2016), children can try hands-on crafts and experiments, all designed for fun and learning about water, nature and the environment.
If it’s Wednesday, I’ll have my lunch with a side of music, please. It’s time for the free noon concerts in Esther short Park! Every Wednesday from July 6 through August 10, 2016 enjoy your lunch in Esther Short Park from noon to 1:00 pm and add a little musical inspiration to your week. Bring a chair or blanket to relax, or dance your lunch hour away to a new band every week.
Summer is here, and Free Friday Night Movies in the Park is back again, too! Enjoy big screen entertainment under the stars every Friday night from July 8th through August 12, 2016 at local parks.
Hot summer nights are perfect for chilling out with friends at the Riverview Six to Sunset Concerts on Thursday evenings in Esther Short Park. Every Thursday evening starting July 7, 2016 through August 11, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm bring your family and friends down to Esther Short Park, put down a picnic blanket and some lawn chairs and enjoy some fantastic bands play the sun down.
The Fort Vancouver National Trust has announced the winning Clark County high school vocalists who performed at the 2016 Independence Day events at Fort Vancouver. Ten local high school students competed for scholarships and more in the annual vocal competition.
The top three performers were:
First place: Sunday Manisto-Saari from Mountain View High School, with “Don’t Rain on my Parade” from Funny Girl.
Second place: Sydney Valaer from Washougal High School, with “All That Matters” from Finding Neverland.
Third place: Amanda Nicholson from Evergreen High School, with “Beyond My Wildest Dreams” from The Little Mermaid.
