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Two tall ships, the Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain, perform a mock battle on the Columbia River west of the Railroad Bridge on Saturday May 25, 2013.(Zachary Kaufman/The Columbian)

Go, Thursday: Tall Ships, Patrick Lamb, Harvest Days

Two tall ships, the Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain, perform a mock battle on the Columbia River west of the Railroad Bridge on Saturday May 25, 2013.(Zachary Kaufman/The Columbian)

July 10, 2015, 12:00am Life

Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 16-18; 1 to 4 p.m. July 19-20. The 18th century tall ship and early 19th century trading vessel will drop anchor in Stevenson for guided tours aboard the ships. Crews in period dress will answer questions and tell stories.… Read story

A group of kids took turns digging and sifting dirt as they participated in a mock archaeology at Fort Vancouver, Saturday morning.

Go, Wednesday: Public Archaeology School, Science on Tap Vancouver

A group of kids took turns digging and sifting dirt as they participated in a mock archaeology at Fort Vancouver, Saturday morning.

July 10, 2015, 12:00am Life

Public Archaeology Field School, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continues through July 25. Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver; free. Read story

Brian Pelky , leader of the country band Flexor T 
 Band shot of Flexor T

Go, Tuesday: Flexor T, Summer Movie Series, Zoo Second Tuesday

Brian Pelky , leader of the country band Flexor T 
 Band shot of Flexor T

July 10, 2015, 12:00am Life

Flexor T, 6:30 to 9 p.m. The country rock band performs as part of Concerts for a Cause, benefiting Team Rubicon and Home with Heroes. Camas Meadows, 4105 N.W. Camas Meadows Drive, Camas Read story

Lyle Lovett performs on June 11, 2011 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland

Go, Monday: Lyle Lovett and his Large Band

Lyle Lovett performs on June 11, 2011 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland

July 10, 2015, 12:00am Life

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, 6:30 p.m. McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale, Ore. Read story

The eighth annual English Estate Winery Art and Wine Fair on July 11 and 12 features more than 30 local artists and artisans on the historic winery's lawn, including jewelry makers, painters, fabric crafts and wine-inspired items.
Stone in Love, a Journey tribute band, will perform July 23, 2013 at Camas Meadows in Camas.

Go, Sunday: Stone In Love, Second Sunday at the Plankhouse

Stone in Love, a Journey tribute band, will perform July 23, 2013 at Camas Meadows in Camas.

July 8, 2015, 12:00am Life

Stone In Love, 6 p.m. The Journey tribute band will perform; blankets and lawn chairs encouraged. Three Brothers Vineyard and Winery, 2411 N.E. 244th St., Ridgefield Read story

A woman check the seats of a vintage car at the 9th Annual Camas Car Show in downtown Camas, Saturday July 5, 2014.

Go, Saturday: Camas Car Show, Lyle’s Myles 5K Run and Walk, Calico

A woman check the seats of a vintage car at the 9th Annual Camas Car Show in downtown Camas, Saturday July 5, 2014.

July 8, 2015, 12:00am Life

Camas Classic Car Show, 4 to 8:30 p.m. The 10th annual event features hundreds of classic, custom cars, hot rods and trucks along the streets of downtown Camas. There will be live music, food, Best in Show awards and People's Choice. Car registration begins at 1 p.m. Downtown Camas, Northeast… Read story

Lakewood Theatre Company presents the comedic &quot;Unnecessary Farce&quot; July 10 through Aug. 16, 2015 at the Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego.

Go, Friday: “Unnecessary Farce,” Portland Cello Project, Movies in the park

Lakewood Theatre Company presents the comedic &quot;Unnecessary Farce&quot; July 10 through Aug. 16, 2015 at the Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego.

July 8, 2015, 12:00am Life

"Unnecessary Farce," presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. Two inexperienced police officers set up an undercover sting to catch the embezzling mayor. But mixed-up rooms, a female accountant who can't stay dressed and a Scottish hit-man turn the sting into comedic run-around. Read story

Felicia Harrison holds the trophy and plaque after winning the Rodeo or Fair Queen Award at this year's Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade.

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Vancouver Rodeo queen works hard to pursue her passion

Felicia Harrison holds the trophy and plaque after winning the Rodeo or Fair Queen Award at this year's Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade.

July 3, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

It's hard work being queen. As the 2015 Vancouver Rodeo queen, an ambassador of the 45th annual event, Felicia Harrison has already appeared at nine parades and six rodeos. That includes her appearance at the Portland Rose Festival's Grand Floral Parade on June 6, where she won the individual award… Read story

Music lovers crowd Esther Short Park for the annual Six to Sunset concert series.

Save The Date: Check out recycled art, honor heroes

Music lovers crowd Esther Short Park for the annual Six to Sunset concert series.

June 27, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Celebrate 10 years of rusty masterpieces, creative reuse and recycled wonders during the Recycled Arts Festival. The popular festival has commissioned a Tin Man sculpture, made of recycled materials, for its anniversary, and needs the public to help vote on his heart, designed by local artists. All the hearts will… Read story