Find all the fixings for your Thanksgiving and holiday tables as the Vancouver Farmers Market hosts a special Harvest Market. Late-season produce, from squash to peppers, baked goods, and locally raised meats will be available for purchase. The Clark County Food Bank will also be in attendance for a holiday food drive.
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.
Where: Along Sixth and Esther streets, downtown Vancouver.
Telephone: 360-737-8298.
Web: vancouverfarmersmarket.com
The farmers market is among options for getting out and about this weekend.
2. Free family fun
The Firstenburg Community Center will offer a free family fun night, featuring open pool time, Zumba fitness activities, the Zone teen center and spots on the climbing wall. There will be a screening of “Monsters University,” rated G, at 7:15 p.m., and visitors are invited to bring blankets for the gym floor. Children ages 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
When: 4:30 p.m. today.
Where: Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver.
Admission: Free.
Telephone: 360-487-7001.
Web: cityofvancouver.us/familyfunnight
3. Glass full of cheer
Try more than 80 varieties of wine during the Holiday Craft Winefest. The event will feature 20 local and regional wineries, along with cheese pairings and gift items from local artisans. Proceeds from the event will benefit Second Chance Companions, a local nonprofit organization that helps animals in Southwest Washington. Tickets include a commemorative wine glass and six tasting tickets.
When: 1 to 8 p.m. today.
Where: Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver.
Admission: $16 to $21 for those 21 and older. $1 for each additional tasting ticket.
Web: thecraftwinefest.com
4. Rockin’ the theater
Old Liberty Theater will host two concerts this weekend. The Blackstone Edge Band, led by British singer Philip Clayton-Thompson, will perform tonight. The band will combine film clips, familiar tunes, original songs and a choreographed showcase by Latin dancers into one cohesive performance.
