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Leatha Tehennepe and Bill Hilleary pick out a wine at the annual Wine and Jazz Festival in Esther Short Park in Vancouver in 2015.

Save the Date: Washougal celebrates the arts, while Vancouver celebrates beer

Leatha Tehennepe and Bill Hilleary pick out a wine at the annual Wine and Jazz Festival in Esther Short Park in Vancouver in 2015.

August 13, 2016, 6:06am Clark County Life

Washougal will be artistically colorful today as Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance presents the Washougal Art Festival, a juried art show and sale featuring more than 20 local artists from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in the Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main St., Washougal. Mediums will range from recycled steel… Read story

The Wild Orchid monster truck performs for the crowd on the final day of the Clark County Fair in 2014.

Go, Ideas for the Weekend: Clark County Fair, concerts and criterium

The Wild Orchid monster truck performs for the crowd on the final day of the Clark County Fair in 2014.

August 12, 2016, 6:06am Clark County Life

Don't miss out on the big events at the Clark County Fair in its final weekend. Read story

Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts will perform at the Port of Camas-Washougal

Save the Date: Join summer’s best party with trip to the Clark County Fair

Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts will perform at the Port of Camas-Washougal

August 6, 2016, 6:06am Clark County Life

It’s the first weekend of the Clark County Fair, and there’s plenty to see and do. If you’re craving that ice cream, a ride on the Ferris wheel or a spin through the cow barn, the festivities will be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and 10 a.m.… Read story

Vancouver native Laura Beckel Thoreson plays Zulma, center, Elvira&#039;s servant and confidante in the Portland Opera&#039;s &quot;The Italian Girl in Algiers.&quot; Top: Katrina Galka as Elvira, left, and Thoreson as Zulma gossip as their characters during rehearsal for &quot;The Italian Girl in Algiers,&quot; which debuts Sunday at the Newmark Theatre in Portland.

Vancouver opera singer returns to roots

Vancouver native Laura Beckel Thoreson plays Zulma, center, Elvira&#039;s servant and confidante in the Portland Opera&#039;s &quot;The Italian Girl in Algiers.&quot; Top: Katrina Galka as Elvira, left, and Thoreson as Zulma gossip as their characters during rehearsal for &quot;The Italian Girl in Algiers,&quot; which debuts Sunday at the Newmark Theatre in Portland.

July 30, 2016, 6:03am Clark County Life

Laura Beckel Thoreson is the opera singer next door. She will be making her main stage debut this weekend with Portland Opera and its production “The Italian Girl in Algiers.” Read story

About 1,500 visitors turned up to look at vintage cars and enjoy the street fair at the seventh Annual Downtown Camas Car Show and Rock N Roll Night in July 2012.

Save the Date: Plenty of activities to help you say aloha to summertime blues

About 1,500 visitors turned up to look at vintage cars and enjoy the street fair at the seventh Annual Downtown Camas Car Show and Rock N Roll Night in July 2012.

July 30, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Life

Don’t miss out on the aloha spirit during the annual Ho’ike and Hawaiian Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. Hula dancers, performers and Polynesian musicians will fill Esther Short Park, Columbia and West Eighth streets, with the sounds of the islands, while booths featuring vendors, arts and crafts,… Read story

The Lavender Festival will feature crafts, music and multiple uses for lavender at Heisen House Vineyards in Battle Ground.

Go, Ideas for your weekend: Colorful weekend of art and music

The Lavender Festival will feature crafts, music and multiple uses for lavender at Heisen House Vineyards in Battle Ground.

July 29, 2016, 6:06am Clark County Life

1. Get your purple on Heisen House Vineyards invites guests to relax and de-stress in the midst of its annual lavender-laden celebration. The Lavender Festival, in its seventh year, features fresh and dried lavender among its many art and craft demonstrations, vendors and food offerings. It’s a family-friendly event including… Read story

The annual Lavender Festival will feature crafts, music and multiple uses for lavender at Heisen House Vineyards in Battle Ground.

Save the Date: Make weekend a home run with base ball or Camas Days

The annual Lavender Festival will feature crafts, music and multiple uses for lavender at Heisen House Vineyards in Battle Ground.

July 23, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Life

It’s a throwback to the summer of 1867 with a bit of Vintage Base Ball. Cheer for the home teams as the Sherman Base Ball Club of Vancouver Barracks takes on the Occidental Base Ball Club of Vancouver. Costumed national park staff and volunteers will play according to 1867 rules,… Read story

Annual Cruisin&#039; the Gut event brings thousands of folks out to admire a day-long parade of classic cars up and down Main Street.

Save the Date: Hot time in Esther Short Park; cool cars cruisin’ along Main

Annual Cruisin&#039; the Gut event brings thousands of folks out to admire a day-long parade of classic cars up and down Main Street.

July 16, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Life

Two-for-one events today in downtown Vancouver with Fire in the Park and Cruisin’ the Gut. Both free events begin around 10 a.m., with the Vancouver Firefighters Union offering a kids fire safety zone, fire truck displays, safety and preparedness activities and a teddy bear clinic. Donations will benefit the Vancouver… Read story

Crowds of people came out to the Harvest Days Celebration in Battle Ground.

Go, Ideas for your Weekend: Head to Battle Ground for Harvest Days

Crowds of people came out to the Harvest Days Celebration in Battle Ground.

July 15, 2016, 6:10am Clark County Life

This year's Battle Ground Harvest Days will feature music by country artist James Otto, skating and BMX competitions, a kickball tournament, beer tasting and a geocoin challenge. Read story

A bicyclist rides past a rainbow flag during the 2012 Pride in the Park event at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver.

Go: Pride, Beatles, wine, painting and physics

A bicyclist rides past a rainbow flag during the 2012 Pride in the Park event at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver.

July 8, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Life

1. Rainbows for all Open to all, the annual Saturday in the Park Pride event celebrates the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in Clark County and their families in a picnic-like setting in Esther Short Park, 301 W. Eighth St, Vancouver. It begins with the annual Lyle’s Myles 5K… Read story