The Vancouver's Downtown Association is thrilled to announce that Downtown Vancouver will be host site for RevitalizeWA 2023! RevitalizeWA is Washington’s annual statewide conference focused on the continued care of place through historic preservation, placemaking, and economic development. VDA applied to recruit the conference in 2022. Save the date! October 4-6. Sign up for updates about registration, speaker and session proposals, and more: preservewa.org/news-events/revitalizewa Conference partners: Vancouver’s Downtown Association, Washington Main Street, Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, City […]

Clark County Historical Museum and Humanities Washington are excited to welcome Matthew Avery Sutton’s remarkable presentation, “Double Crossed: The American Missionary Spies of World War II.” The event will occur on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in person at the Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. What made a good missionary also made a good spy, or so thought American intelligence agencies in World War II. These religious men […]

Description Join us to learn Tunisian Crochet with Becka Denning of Radiant Beans! Tunisian crochet (or afghan crochet) is said to be a combination of knitting and crocheting. It’s great for making blankets, scarves, shawls, and more. The fabric is thicker and more structured than regular crochet. In this class you will learn how to make a chain, Tunisian simple stitch, forward and return pass, and fasten off. Skills Needed: This class is beginner friendly, whether or not you have crochet or knitting knowledge. […]

When: October 12th from 5-7pm Where: 400 E Evergreen Blvd Suite 115, Vancouver, WA 98660 Contact us: (503) 319-1656 RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/ySEiv7vVn2uWcC1a9 "Ooh La La! French Inspirations for Entertaining and Travel" by Karen Allen is a delightful book that celebrates all things French. Throughout the chapters, Karen's passion for French culture shines through, as she shares her experiences in France and brings the "French Inspiration" and "French Expression" themes to life. Not only does the book provide inspiring recipes, but it also offers tips […]

Clark County Historical Museum wraps up its 2023 History on Tap season on Wednesday, Oct. 18, with “Campfire Tales: Little Couve of Horror.” Join us as local historians Pat Jollota, Brad Richardson, and Jeff Davis continue their exploration of the darker side of Clark County including never before heard haunting accounts as well as tales of vice and crime! 7pm-9pm. History on Tap is brought to you by My Family Guide. Special thanks to our show sponsors: the Historic Music Preservation Project and Realvest. […]

Skill Level: Total beginner, no experience needed. Class Description: Learn the basics of crochet in this 2-hour class. You will learn how to make a slip knot, chain, single crochet, and how to fasten off. I will provide a pattern to learn how to make dish cloths Materials: All Materials are included in the class fee. You will receive one skein of 100% recycled cotton yarn and one Soft Touch Clover crochet hook.

To kick off National Family Caregiver's Month, HOPE Dementia Support is presenting two showings of the award winning documentary "Wine, Women and Dementia" "Wine, Women, & Dementia" provides a poignant and intimate look into the human side of dementia. This film follows the journey of former dementia family caregiver and filmmaker, Kitty Norton, as she embarks on a cross-country RV adventure with her best friend, Beth Rigazio, to meet the dementia family caregivers who provided virtual friendship and encouragement through their shared caregiver experiences. […]

Join Will Campbell, as he presents the story of his great-grandfather, newspaperman Herbert J. Campbell. Learn about the man that started the Campbell news legacy when he purchased The Columbian in 1921. Find out how The Columbian has changed and grown with Vancouver through the years. And discover what the future holds for the paper and the family. Will Campbell is a fourth-generation owner of The Columbian and is the Innovation Editor at The Columbian. He directs The Columbian’s special projects, including Community Funded […]

To kick off National Family Caregiver's month, HOPE Dementia Support is presenting two showings of the award winning documentary "Wine, Women and Dementia" "Wine, Women, & Dementia" provides a poignant and intimate look into the human side of dementia. This film follows the journey of former dementia family caregiver and filmmaker, Kitty Norton, as she embarks on a cross-country RV adventure with her best friend, Beth Rigazio, to meet the dementia family caregivers who provided virtual friendship and encouragement through their shared caregiver experiences. […]