Looking for the perfect way to capture special moments with your loved ones this Valentine’s Day? Join us at Uniquely You Event Venue on February 14th for a night of Enchantment! Enjoy a delightful evening filled with live music, local vendors, and talented photographers who will be on hand to take beautiful photos of you and your special someone, your family, or friends! We're also debuting our stunning balloon backdrops, and you’ll have the option to purchase your favorite images from our […]

Please stop by Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary for our Volunteer Kick-off to learn more about the Walk to End Alzheimer’s SW Washington Committee, our work at the Alzheimer’s Association in the Oregon and SW Washington Chapter, and how you can help us plan the WALK at Esther Short Park.

An exploration of today’s most pressing societal issues—rights, political and ideological divides, bodily autonomy, equality, and more—while shifting from debate and division to understanding and connection. Join us for open, thought-provoking engagements that go beyond surface-level argument and opinion to examine how these issues are perceived and experienced in a safe and respectful space. Together, we’ll foster dialogue that inspires and helps cultivate a sense of belonging. Our facilitator for this series is Leeza Edwards, a non-duality and meditation teacher, who works with org's […]

You're invited! Join us for our first in-person Repair event of 2025 When: 10:00am – 1:00pm on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Where: Bradford Hall, Vancouver United Church of Christ (1220 NE 68th St, Vancouver, WA 98665) What: Bring your broken household items to be fixed by experienced volunteer fixers – for free! All items must be small enough to be easily carried by one person. NO microwaves, gas engines, or holiday string lights! How: Please register your item to be repaired here: https://www.columbiasprings.org/repair_registration Please […]

The Vancouver Barracks Military Association presents author and former journalist Aaron C. Jones for a program on “O.O. Howard and the Freedmen’s Bureau.” General Oliver Otis Howard (1830-1909) commanded U.S. Army forces in the Pacific Northwest in the 1870s. Prior to his time in the Northwest, however, Howard served in the Union Army during the Civil War and after as head of the Freedmen’s Bureau in Washington, D.C. Jones (nwresearchandwriting.com) will share research findings about Howard’s tenure at the Bureau collected for his upcoming […]

How many times have you heard someone wearing women’s clothing exclaim, “And it has pockets!” Comparisons have shown that modern garments designed for women have about half the storage space of clothing designed for men. From their invention, pockets in women’s fashion have represented independence—so much so that in the 18th century, laws were enacted to strip women of their personal liberty by making the contents of their pockets the property of their husband. The right to have pockets went hand-in-hand with the right […]