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The Vancouver Farmers Market opens for the season today.

Save the Date: On your toes for dance performances, farmers market

The Vancouver Farmers Market opens for the season today.

March 19, 2016, 6:04am Clark County Life

The will perform its annual eclectic performance of dance pieces, from Artistic Director Jan Hurst and guest artists. The performance includes excerpts from "Cinderella," featuring new choreography at 2 and 7 p.m. today at Royal Durst Theatre, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, 3101 Main St., Vancouver. Tickets are $20,… Read story

Kia Lor of C&amp;K&#039;s Flower Garden puts together a bouquet for a customer during the opening weekend of the Vancouver Farmers Market in 2014.

Save the Date: Spring events sprinkled all over calendar

Kia Lor of C&amp;K&#039;s Flower Garden puts together a bouquet for a customer during the opening weekend of the Vancouver Farmers Market in 2014.

March 12, 2016, 6:07am Life

Tour the British Isles with English, Irish, Scottish and Celtic music in the spring concert by theConcert highlights include beloved folk song "Greensleeves," the song and poem "A Red, Red Rose," made famous by Robert Burns, and "Requiem" by British composer John Rutter. The concert begins at 7 tonight and… Read story

A few of the components of the new game Scrabble Express, including a pencil, a timer, and letter blocks, appear on a cloth pouch, in Providence, R.I., Monday, March 26, 2007.

Save the Date: Celebrate Native American, island culture, customs

A few of the components of the new game Scrabble Express, including a pencil, a timer, and letter blocks, appear on a cloth pouch, in Providence, R.I., Monday, March 26, 2007.

March 5, 2016, 6:04am Clark County Life

Local Native American community members share traditional songs, dances and customs with the public at the Native American Traditional Pow Wow. Native American Education Program Title VII hosts the event, featuring local student dancers and drummers, with grand entries at 1 and 6 p.m. today. The event will also feature… Read story

Caspar Babypants will perform a children&#039;s concert March 6 at Kiggins Theatre.

Save the Date: Get ready for Oscars with viewings of nominated short films

Caspar Babypants will perform a children&#039;s concert March 6 at Kiggins Theatre.

February 27, 2016, 5:51am Clark County Life

With the Oscars on Sunday, you still have a chance to judge some of the nominees for yourself. This year's will be playing at both the Camas Liberty and Kiggins theaters. Those nominated for the Documentary category, not rated, will be shown at 4:30 p.m. today and 5 p.m. Monday,… Read story

Lois Elaine Smith-Zoll has volunteered 50 years for the Miss America pageant at the local, state and national levels. She will be honored for her work at the Miss Clark County and Miss Clark County&#039;s Outstanding Teen pageant on Feb. 27.

Dedicated Miss America volunteer Smith-Zoll to be honored

Lois Elaine Smith-Zoll has volunteered 50 years for the Miss America pageant at the local, state and national levels. She will be honored for her work at the Miss Clark County and Miss Clark County&#039;s Outstanding Teen pageant on Feb. 27.

February 20, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Life

When Lois Elaine Smith-Zoll enters a room, she commands the spotlight. Read story

The Washington State Horse Expo is this weekend at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

Save the Date: Horses, airplanes, mermaid on tap

The Washington State Horse Expo is this weekend at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

February 20, 2016, 6:02am Clark County Life

Washington State Horse Expo continues with demonstration by national experts, demonstrations and vendors. Catch the preliminary rounds of the Extreme Cowboy Race, showcases by BlackPearl Friesian Dance Troupe and Volcano Mounted Archers from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday. Admission is $11, $9 for seniors and youth, free… Read story

Patrick Flynn and Mike Langlois are the art and design duo behind Great and Small, which creates wall mounts featuring esoteric animals.

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Co-workers put heads together to create animal wall mounts

Patrick Flynn and Mike Langlois are the art and design duo behind Great and Small, which creates wall mounts featuring esoteric animals.

February 13, 2016, 6:04am Clark County Life

'Nobody ever expects a narwhal on your wall," said one half of the art and design duo behind Great and Small. Flynn and create odd, whimsical and strange trophy wall mounts featuring narwhals, sloths, hippopotamus and manatees. Read story

Restoration continues on the DH-4 Liberty that will be displayed at Pearson Air Museum.

Save the Date: Bring a little romance to your weekend plans

Restoration continues on the DH-4 Liberty that will be displayed at Pearson Air Museum.

February 12, 2016, 5:59am Clark County Life

Find a valentine and mosey on down to the Fort Vancouver Sweetheart Dance. Friends of Fort Vancouver will host swing dancing to big band sounds from 7 to 10 p.m. tonight. There will be live music by the Beacock Swing Band, along with light refreshments and a no-host bar. Period… Read story

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry&#039;s &quot;Game Masters&quot; exhibit is all about the evolution of video games and will include 125 playable games. The exhibit at the Portland museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays Feb. 13 through May 8.

Go, Ideas for your weekend: Games, cupcakes and youthful talent

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry&#039;s &quot;Game Masters&quot; exhibit is all about the evolution of video games and will include 125 playable games. The exhibit at the Portland museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays Feb. 13 through May 8.

February 12, 2016, 5:59am Clark County Life

1 Ready, Player 1 From quarters to consoles, video games have expanded in technology and creativity. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry will open its newest exhibit, “Game Masters,” on Feb. 13. Visitors can take a hands on trip through the evolution of game design from the works of… Read story

Activities, games, music and cooking demonstrations are a part of the festivities today at Ridgefield First Saturday&#039;s Tailgate Party.

Save the Date: Football party, music, musicals entertaining variety

Activities, games, music and cooking demonstrations are a part of the festivities today at Ridgefield First Saturday&#039;s Tailgate Party.

February 6, 2016, 6:06am Life

Ridgefield First Saturday’s Tailgate Party will celebrate a day of football from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today with activities, games, music and cooking demonstrations. Cooks can take the community chili challenge at noon, with the best pot of chili winning prizes at Ridgefield Overlook Park, Pioneer Street and Main… Read story