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Art, Women & Wine: Camas First Friday
November 4 - 5 pm-8 pm
Art, Women & Wine will feature the extraordinary work of local women artists. All art will be showcased throughout Downtown Camas businesses. And you have a chance to win local art! Enjoy all of the art, find at least 8 of the art pieces listed on the participation sheet that night, and be entered to win beautiful art gifts. More than 20 artists participating! Wine tastings in local bistros as well. Come enjoy art and community in downtown!
Location:
Historic Downtown Camas
Camas, Washington 98607
Admission:Free
Additional Info: View Website
First Friday Artwalk - Downtown Vancouver
November 4, 2011 - 5 pm-9 pm
Every first Friday of the month throughout the year, participating art galleries, merchants and restaurants open their doors to celebrate opening night of various art exhibits. Live music and citywide receptions welcome all in Downtown Vancouver! Please visit the Vancouver Downtown Association’s website for more specific details.
Location:
Various Galleries, Merchants and Restaurants
Vancouver, WA 98660
Admission:Free
Additional Info: View Website
First Friday in Ridgefield
November 4 - 4 pm-8 pm
Stores throughout Ridgefield are open with special offerings. The winner of a treasure hunt gets a gift basket from a particular store. For more information, contact Mary Tierney (organicboutique@comcast.net, 360-727-3588) or Kathy Winters (kwinters@q.com, 360-887-2160).
Location:
Downtown Ridgefield
Clark College Theatre Presents "Moon Over Buffalo
November 4-5, 11-12, 18-19
Where: Clark College - Decker Theater - 1933 Fort Vancouver Way Vancouver, WA
Time: 7:30 pm
Clark College Theater is proud to present, in the madcap comedy tradition of Lend Me a Tenor, the hilarious Moon Over Buffalo, centering on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950's. At the moment, they're playing Private Lives and Cyrano De Bergerac in rep in Buffalo,New York but dream of being in the Big Time once again. Hark, is that the Big Time I hear knocking? Come join us for an evening of side-splitting fun.
5 Restaurants/1 Reservation
November 5 - 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
The Hilton/Vancouver (map)
Description: $100 per person Features 5 premier restaurants, 5 vintners. Silent auction. Live jazz. What a fabulous night in our downtown and a fun way to support the Hough Foundation. Offered by the Vancouver Downtown Association
Lantern Tours
November 5 and 19 - 7 pm
Join this opportunity to tour the Fort at night. Each adult attending with carry their own lantern and tour with a Park Ranger through the Fur Store, Counting House and Bake House to see what activities would have occurred once the sun set at Fort Vancouver. The 90-minute tour begins at the gate in front of the Fort. Reservations required, fee
Location:
Fort Vancouver
612 E Reserve St
Vancouver, Washington 98661
Additional Info: View Website
Phone: 360-816-6230
Veterans Parade at Fort Vancouver
November 5 - 11 am
For 25 years, Vancouver has honored veterans with this annual Department of Veteran Affairs sanctioned parade, presented by the Lough Legacy. The parade starts with an Air Force fly-over and 21-gun salute fired by Howitzer cannons from the Parade Ground of the Fort Vancouver National Site. Participating bands, military and veteran units, community organizations and dozens of scout troops continue marching along Officers Row, turn south at the traffic circle to follow Fort Vancouver Way through the Vancouver Barracks, then turn east onto Fifth Street to pass in front of the reconstructed Fort Vancouver and end at the Pearson Air Museum. The parade route will NOT go through downtown Vancouver this year and will not end at Esther Short Park. More than 100 military, veteran and civic organizations and 2,500 individuals participate in the parade. Join us in 2011 for one of the largest veterans parades on the West coast.
Location:
Parade Grounds at the Fort Vancouver National Site
612 E Reserve St
Vancouver, WA 98661
Additional Info: View Website
Phone: 360-992-1800
Southwest Washington Wind Symphony
November 6 - 3 pm-4:15 pm
Experience music inspired by the American Southwest and the iconic cities of New York and St. Louis when the Southwest Washington Wind Symphony opens its 7th season with "Town & Country." Musical selections include "St. Louis Blues" by W. C. Handy, "Times Square 1944" by Leonard Bernstein, and "The National Game" by John Philip Sousa. The SW Washington Wind Symphony is a 55 - member, professional quality concert band.
Location:
UnionHigh School Auditorium
6201 NW Friberg-Strunk Street
Camas, Washington 98607
Admission:free
Additional Info: View Website
Phone: (360)574-8386
Magenta Improv Theater at Rosemary Café
November 11-12
Dinner starts 6:30 pm, show starts 7:30 pm (Doors open at 6 pm)
Rosemary Cafe - 1001 Main St Vancouver,WA 98660
Tickets Available Online 10/17
$10 online for the show or cash at the door. General seating. Dinner/drinks paid for at the end of the evening. $5 to $20
Enjoy homemade style specialty menu along with an evening of unparalleled improv comedy. Side-splitting humor in the style of Drew Carey's "Whose Line Is It Anyway?". Voluntary audience participation.
Check 'Em Off, Green Holiday Gift Event
November 12 - 10 am-3 pm
If you ever wished for a holiday version of the Recycled Arts Festival, this is the event you won’t want to miss. Over 50 vendors will dazzle you with their creativity. A truly unique event that will be a one-stop shop for all holiday gift needs for the environmentally-minded consumer. We are bringing shoppers experiences and gifts that are local, recycled, reused, hand-made, etc.-this is the place to check everyone off your list. Another unique aspect of this event is a sustainable gift wrapping station This is a free event, open to the public. Food and drink will be available for purchase. This event is presented by Vancouver Green Drinks in partnership with the Marshall Community Center, Clark County Live, The Master Composter and Recycler Program and ReDirect Guide. Vancouver Green Drinks is a monthly networking event for people who are concerned with the environment.
Location:
Marshall Community Center
1009 E McLoughlin Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98663
Additional Info: View Website
Phone: (503) 329-5590
Second Saturday at the Water Center: American Indian Heritage Month
November 12 - 1 pm -3 pm
Observe American Indian Heritage Month with fun, hands-on crafts and activities. Families are invited to join us at the Water Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, to celebrate and learn more about native cultures. Please note: Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Call 360-487-7111 or visit www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter for more details.
Location:Water Resources Education Center
Address:4600 SE Columbia Way
Additional Info:www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter
Email:vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra with Trombonist Henry Henniger
November 12 - 3 pm-5 pm & November 13 - 7 pm-9 pm
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s second concert of the season is highlighted by acclaimed Oregon trombone soloist Henry Henniger, playing Concertino for Trombone No. 4, Op. 4 by Ferdinand David. Salvador Brotons conducts. Each concert begins with the overture to La Scala di Seta by Rossini and is followed by Mr. Henniger’s appearance. The concert concludes with the grand and patriotic Symphony No. 5 by Prokofiev.
Location:
Skyview Concert Hall
1300 NW 139th St.
Vancouver, Washington 98683
Admission:$33 General Admission, $27 Senior (62+), Student $10
Additional Info: View Website
Phone: 360-735-7278
Clark CountyHoliday Gift Fair
November 18 to November 20 - 10 am-5 pm
If you are looking for the perfect one-stop-shopping holiday experience for the entire family, and if you are searching for all things holiday and Christmas related, look no further than the 2nd annual Clark County Holiday Gift Fair happening this November 18 through 20 at the Clark County Event Center. There will be hundreds and hundreds of amazing gift ideas for everyone on your holiday list. Kids wanting to meet Santa should look no further than the Holiday Gift Fair--Santa will be making daily appearances (live and direct from the North Pole), and families can even get their picture taken with Jolly Old Saint Nick! Plus there will be a special holiday themed kid's activity area.
Location:
Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds
17402 NE Delfel Road
Ridgefield, WA 98642
Admission:$6 adults, Parking Free
Additional Info: View Website
Phone: (360) 397-6180
Thanksgiving Market
Saturday, November 19
Looking for some great local produce to prepare your Thanksgiving feast? Your search has ended. The Vancouver Farmers Market is proud to be presenting a special market the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving this year. Come and find some great winter produce from around the region. As more details on vendors become available we’ll make sure to pass it on. This will be mainly a market focused on agriculture and food items, but there will also be plenty of prepared food and activities for the family to keep you busy and entertained. Got family in town for the Holiday? Bring them on down to see what the Vancouver Farmers Market has to offer. We’re thankful for our many wonderful farmers and your support!
2011 NAIA Cross Country National Championships
November 19 - 10:30 am - men's race, 11:45 am - women's race
For the third consecutive year, more than 750 student athletes from the U.S. and Canada will gather at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site to compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Cross Country National Championships. The Cascade Collegiate Conference and Concordia University are hosting the event. Fort Vancouver has a long history of hosting cross country events dating back to 2001 when it was selected as the site for the USA Men’s and Women’s National Championships/World Cross Country Trials. The Fort Vancouver course is a rolling, European-style layout consisting of two kilometer loops on grass. The moderately challenging course features sections of flat, uphill and downhill grades, providing the necessary variation expected in a national championship competition.
Location:
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
1001 E. Fifth St.
Vancouver, WA 98664
Additional Info: View Website
Magenta Improv Theater at Rosemary Cafe
AMERICANA! with the Con Grazia Wind Quintet of the
OREGON CHAMBER PLAYERS
November 20 - 2 pm
This concert celebrates music composed by American composers such as W.G. Still, Gershwin, Ellington & others.
Tickets $12 - Available Online & at the Door
General Seating
Thanksgiving Weekend Wine Tour
November 25 to November 27 - Noon-6 pm all three days
Come celebrate the ending of fall harvest with a tour of ClarkCounty’s wineries on November 25th, 26th, and 27th. Open all three days from Noon to 6pm. English Estate Winery- 17908 SE First St., Vancouver Gouger Cellars- 1812 Washington St., Vancouver Rusty Grape Vineyard- 16712 NE 219th Street, Battle Ground. Bethany Vineyard & Winery- 2411 NE 244th St, Ridgefield. Three Brothers Vineyar & Winery- 4115 NE 259th Street, Ridgefield. Confluence Vineyards & Winery- 19111 NW 67th Ave., Ridgefield. East Fork Cellars- 24415 NE 10th Ave., Ridgefield. Heisen House Vineyards- 28005 NE 172nd Ave., Battle Ground.
Location:
Clark County Wineries
Additional Info: View Website
Vancouver Festival of Trees
November 25 to November 27
Kick off the Holiday season with the Community Tree Lighting in EstherShortPark Friday night at 5:30pm. Take a tour on Friday noon to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, and Sunday noon to 4pm, of beautifully decorated trees and wreaths at the PearsonAirMuseum.
Location:
Pearson Air Museum
100 Columbia Street
Vancouver, WA98660
Admission:FREE
Additional Info: View Website
Phone: 360-750-0409
Hot Buttered Run and Kandy Kane Race
November 27 - 10 am
The “Hot Buttered Run” & Kids “Kandy Kane” Race will be offered as part of the Vancouver Rotary Foundation’s Festival of Trees. The run will start and finish at Pearson Air Museum and the route will encompass the historic Fort Vancouver, Officers Row, the Land Bridge, downtown Vancouver and the waterfront. “Hot Buttered Run” is a Holiday Fun Run with hot buttered rums afterwards for those 21 and over; hot chocolate for those under 21.
Location: Pearson Air Museum
1115 E. Fifth Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
Additional Info: View Website
First Friday Artwalk - Downtown Vancouver
December 2, 2011 - 5:00 Pm-9:00 PM
Every first Friday of the month throughout the year, participating art galleries, merchants and restaurants open their doors to celebrate opening night of various art exhibits. Live music and citywide receptions welcome all in Downtown Vancouver! Please visit the Vancouver Downtown Association’s website for more specific details.
Location:
Various Galleries, Merchants and Restaurants
Vancouver, WA98660
Admission:Free
Additional Info: View Website
First Friday inRidgefield
December 2, 2011 - 4 pm-8 pm
Stores throughout Ridgefield are open with special offerings. The winner of a treasure hunt gets a gift basket from a particular store. For more information, contact Mary Tierney (organicboutique@comcast.net, 360-727-3588) or Kathy Winters (kwinters@q.com, 360-887-2160).
Location:
Downtown Ridgefield
Ridgefield, WA98642
Hometown Holidays: Camas First Friday
December 2, 2011 - 6pm-9pm
Tree lighting, Santa, special performances and merchant deals are all a part of this great annual event. Hometown Holidays is brought to you by Camas Parks & Rec
Location:
Historic Downtown Camas
Camas, Washington98607
Admission:Free
Additional Info: View Website
Phone: (360) 561-0600
December 2-10, 2011
UnionHigh School presents “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
December 2, 3, 9 &10 at 7pm; December 3& 10 at 2pm
$5 for kids, seniors and students; $7 for adults
You Can't Take it With You
Magenta Theater
December 2-17, 2011
The Sycamores seem mad, but it isn't long before we realize that the rest of the world is even madder. In contrast to these delightful people are the unhappy Kirbys, whose son Tony falls in love with Alice Sycamore. Tony brings his parents to dine at the Sycamore home on the wrong evening and Alice sees that marrying Tony is out of the question.
Tickets available online November 12th
Performances:
December 2,3,8,9,10,15,16 - 7:30pm
10th,17th Matinees - 2:00pm
606 Main Street, Vancouver
Dates: Friday Dec.2 thru Sunday Dec. 4 (Fri and Sat at 7pm, Sun at 2pm)
Friday Dec. 9 thru Sunday Dec. 11 (Fri at 7pm, Sat at 3pm, and Sun at 2pm)
Event Title: CYT My Son Pinocchio
This family-friendly musical is appropriate for all audiences and is a magical mix of heartwarming fairytale and action-packed adventure. Audiences will love following Pinocchio's journey from an awkward wooden puppet to a real, live boy and will be charmed by Geppetto's transformation from demanding creator to a real, live father.
Washburn Performing Arts
1201 39th Street
Washougal, WA98671
Prices: $12.00 adults - $ 9.00 youth and seniors
Family night - Dec. 3 @ 7:00 $9.00 per person
Purchase tickets and select seating online www.cytvanport.org or call box office (360) 750-8550
Festival of Trees Gala Dinner and Auction
December 3, 2011
Time: 5:30 PM to 10 PM
Don't miss the first big party of the season! Begin making wonderful holiday memories by attending the festive Gala Dinner and Auction amidst the beautiful festival trees tucked under the wings of the many vintage planes on display. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and bid on trips, golf packages, incredible gift items, gorgeous trees and much, much more. Your purchase will directly support many grants to local nonprofits and provide scholarships for students in our community.
Reservations are required. $95 per person. Buy a table or individual tickets before the event sells out! Call 360-750-0409.
Festival of Trees Gala Dinner and Auction Sponsored by Vesta Hospitality
Location:PearsonAirMuseum
Address:1115 E. 5th Street
Additional Info:rotaryfestivaloftrees.org/sandbox/?p=3
Phone: 360-750-0409
Holiday Open House & Artisans' Market
December 3, 2011 - 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Join us for our annual Holiday Open House & Artisans’ Market, where we combine free admission to the museum with lovely, local holiday shopping! When: Saturday, December 3rd, from 10 am to 4 pm Where: 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 Who: Artists and crafters from Vancouver and ClarkCounty selling their goods! --- If you are interested in participating as a vendor at this event, please see our advert (http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/eve/2622468337.html ) on Craigslist.
Location:
ClarkCounty Historical Museum
1511 Main Street
Vancouver, WA98660
Admission:Free
Additional Info: View Website
Phone: (360)993-5679
Lantern Tours
December 3 and 7, 2011 - 7:00PM
Join this opportunity to tour the Fort at night. Each adult attending with carry their own lantern and tour with a Park Ranger through the Fur Store, Counting House and Bake House to see what activities would have occurred once the sun set at Fort Vancouver. The 90-minute tour begins at the gate in front of the Fort. Reservations required, fee
Location:
FortVancouver
612 E Reserve St
Vancouver, Washington98661
Additional Info: View Website
Holiday Home Tour
December 3, 2011 to December 4, 2011
Explore four historic or notable Camas homes festively decorated for the holidays by their owners, leading designers and florists.
Location:
4 homes located in Camas
Camas, Washington
Admission:Tickets $20
Additional Info: View Website
Christmas Ship Parade
December 3, 2011 to December 20, 2011
2011 marks the 57th year for the Christmas Ship Parade on the Columbia and WillametteRivers in Portland, Oregon. Please click on the Willamette or the Columbia Schedule links for complete schedules with route details including viewing locations and times for restaurants, hotels and outdoor viewing. The Christmas Ship Fleet averages about 55 to 60 boats between the two Columbia and WillametteRiver fleets. Both fleets will be out every night for two weeks beginning December 8, 2011 and running nightly through December 20, 2011. The fleet will do a special performance in Camas, WA on Dec. 3rd. As we are an all volunteer organization, not all the boats make it out every night.
Location:
Columbia River
Vancouver, WA Additional Info: View Website
December 9 – 11, 2011 Friday to Sunday
ClarkCountyKennel Club
Hours 6am - 6pm Clark County Fairgrounds
Where Exhibition Hall A-C, South Hall 1 & 3; Dr Jack Geisy Arena
AdmissionFREE! Parking $6
Contact Hank Williams 360.891.6904
Second Saturday at the WaterCenter: Nature’s Gifts
December 10, 2011
Time: 1 PM to 3 PM
Ever thought about ways to combine nature and recycle arts? Make arts and crafts using items from nature and reusable items from around your house. Join us from 1 - 3 p.m., Saturday, December 10, at the WaterCenter,4600 SE Columbia Way, to make fun works of art for the holidays. Please note: Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Call 360-487-7111 or visit www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter for more details.
Location:Water Resources Education Center
Address:4600 SE Columbia Way
Additional Info:www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter
Email:vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us
Phone: 360-487-7111
Christmas at the Fort
Saturday, December 10, 2011 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location(s): FortVancouver, Marshall House, PearsonAirMuseum,VisitorsCenter and Grant House
Christmas at FortVancouver National Site. For more information, call 360-816-6230
Holiday Market
December 11 and 18, 2011 - 10am-4pm
For the third year, we are pleased to offer a great market for Christmas shoppers on two consecutive Sundays. If you are in the market for one of a kind artisan creations, unique gifts, and other handmade products, then this is the place for you. Most of the products offered by our vendors at this market are unlike anything you will find anywhere else. This is a great place to shop for that special someone this season. There will also be a selection of tasty treats for your holiday table available. Come by and get in the spirit of the season. Santa will be on hand as well as some great live music.
Location:
Vancouver Hilton
301 W. 6th Street
Vancouver, WA98660
Additional Info: View Website
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Event Title: Old Liberty Theater Presents "Mollys Revenge Christmas Show"
Where: Old Liberty Theater - 115 Main St - Ridgefield,WA
Awesome Irish Christmas show including Irish dancers !!
Showtime: 7:30 Admission: $18 in adv. $20 at the door
Christmas Eve Dinner at the Grant House
Saturday, December 24, 2011 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Grant House, Officers Row
Christmas Eve dinner at the Grant House. Reservations required.
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