1. Birds of a wooden feather
Part competition, part artistic display, the Columbia Flyway Wildlife Show showcases the art of woodcarving, as artists display photorealistic ducks, songbirds, mammals and birds of prey. The juried competition has multiple divisions with more than $7,600 in prize money to be awarded. Enjoy carving and painting demonstrations, a children’s workshop and a raffle for a duck decoy.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver.
Admission: Free, donations accepted.
On the Web: http://columbiaflywaywildlifeshow.com.
2. A walk to remember
The Washington chapter of Operation Homefront hosts a Freedom Walk, in remembrance of the Sept. 11 attacks. It will be one of three such walks taking place in the state. The event begins with a presentation of colors by a Veteran Honor Guard, followed by a guest speaker and the National Anthem. The walk begins at the Grand Central Fred Meyer, follows the Columbia River, over the Land Bridge and through historic Fort Vancouver; the route is approximately 2.5 miles. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the west end of the Fred Meyer parking lot.
When: 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk Sunday.
Where: Grand Central Fred Meyer, 2500 Columbia House Blvd., Vancouver.
Admission: $5 donation. Children under 12 free. First 500 online registrants get Freedom Walk T-shirts.
On the Web: http://vancouverfreedomwalk.org.
3. Music for at-risk youth
Reach and Restore is a yearly benefit concert that seeks to expand community awareness of at-risk youth and raise money for Young Life, Music That Matters and Northwest Children’s Outreach. The event features the Kate White Band at Three Brothers Winery. Pack a picnic and lawn chairs for this evening performance.