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Richard Bar, left, and Gary Corbin star in &quot;The Odd Couple,&quot; through Feb. 28 at Love Street Playhouse in Woodland.

Go, Ideas for your weekend: ‘Odd Couple,’ chocolate, light event

Richard Bar, left, and Gary Corbin star in &quot;The Odd Couple,&quot; through Feb. 28 at Love Street Playhouse in Woodland.

February 5, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Life

Our top 5 picks for entertainment this weekend Read story

James Powers plays lead trombone for the Clark College Jazz Ensemble at the 53rd annual Clark College Jazz Festival.

Save the Date: Entertainment hits high note at Clark

James Powers plays lead trombone for the Clark College Jazz Ensemble at the 53rd annual Clark College Jazz Festival.

January 30, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Life

Our best bets for local entertainment options. Read story

The Ensemble of Oregon will perform the 16th century composition, &quot;Victoria: Officium Defunctorum,&quot; Jan. 29 at the Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater.

Go, Ideas for your weekend: Music, Japanese New Year, Race for Warmth

The Ensemble of Oregon will perform the 16th century composition, &quot;Victoria: Officium Defunctorum,&quot; Jan. 29 at the Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater.

January 29, 2016, 6:30am Life

Our top 5 picks for entertainment this weekend Read story

Hemmings Sports &amp; Exotic Car magazine features Paul Mitchell&#039;s 1965 Triumph TR4A in its February issue.

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Restored sports car is a real Triumph

Hemmings Sports &amp; Exotic Car magazine features Paul Mitchell&#039;s 1965 Triumph TR4A in its February issue.

January 23, 2016, 5:59am Clark County Life

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD -- A panel of senior Army officers has recommended against additional punishment for a doctor jailed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on a drug charge based on results from a contaminated urine sample. Read story

People take part in the seed swap and giveaway at Venersborg School in Battle Ground.

Save the Date: With Elvis doing the calling, dancers will swing their partners

People take part in the seed swap and giveaway at Venersborg School in Battle Ground.

January 23, 2016, 5:42am Clark County Life

The will be dancing from 7 to 10 tonight at Hazel Dell Grange No. 1124, 7509 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver. All are welcome as caller Mark Wheeler as Elvis leads the dance with cuer Debbie Combs. There will be square dancing with plus dancing at 7 p.m., followed by… Read story

A collection of wine glasses are on display Oct. 13 at the Cellar 55 Tasting Room in Vancouver.

Go, Ideas for your weekend: Drink This! and ChocolateFest

A collection of wine glasses are on display Oct. 13 at the Cellar 55 Tasting Room in Vancouver.

January 22, 2016, 5:59am Clark County Life

Food and drink among entertainment options this weekend Read story

Members of the Beacock Music Swing Band perform classics such as &quot;Fly Me to the Moon&quot; by Frank Sinatra.

Save the Date: Weeks of music, movies and community events

Members of the Beacock Music Swing Band perform classics such as &quot;Fly Me to the Moon&quot; by Frank Sinatra.

January 16, 2016, 6:04am Clark County Life

Find a new treasure or just a bit of nostalgia at this weekend's The annual show returns with more than 400 vendor booths filled with estate jewelry, vintage home goods, period furniture, pop culture memorabilia and a myriad of old treasures. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and… Read story

Last year, Clark Public Utilities raised about $19,000 for Operation Warm Heart through Race for Warmth.

Save the Date: Clearing the air about the mystery of clouds

Last year, Clark Public Utilities raised about $19,000 for Operation Warm Heart through Race for Warmth.

January 9, 2016, 6:03am Clark County Life

What is the difference between a cirrus cloud and a cirrocumulus cloud? Children can learn all about the clouds, the Columbia River and make 3-D snowflakes during from 1 to 3 p.m. today. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Families can arrive early to explore the Vanport… Read story

Lola Fuller, 6, left, and Sofia Arellano, 9, meets Columbia River Pet Partners therapy dog Crunch, a golden retriever. The children practiced their reading skills by reading to him at the Vancouver Community Library on Aug. 13, 2014. Therapy animal handler Michael Kay Richardson watches at rear.

Therapy dogs provide joy, laughs, great stories

Lola Fuller, 6, left, and Sofia Arellano, 9, meets Columbia River Pet Partners therapy dog Crunch, a golden retriever. The children practiced their reading skills by reading to him at the Vancouver Community Library on Aug. 13, 2014. Therapy animal handler Michael Kay Richardson watches at rear.

January 8, 2016, 9:16pm Clark County News

When Scotty Richardson evaluates a therapy dog, he puts it through the hug test. Read story

VSO Chamber Series returns with three silent films, &quot;Never Weaken&quot; (1921), &quot;The Goat&quot; (1921) and &quot;Mighty Like a Moose&quot; (1926) Jan.

Save the Date: Fitness festival, music, dance and more await

VSO Chamber Series returns with three silent films, &quot;Never Weaken&quot; (1921), &quot;The Goat&quot; (1921) and &quot;Mighty Like a Moose&quot; (1926) Jan.

January 2, 2016, 6:09am Clark County Life

Get a start on your fitness goals for 2016 during the today in downtown Ridgefield. The day kicks off with a 5K walk and run from Davis Park, followed by fitness and wellness professionals, healthy eating and cooking demonstrations and a farmers market at the Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N.… Read story