1. Elephant ear for the road
Take one last Ferris wheel ride during the final three days of this year’s Clark County Fair. In the 99.5 The Wolf Grandstands at 2 and 7 p.m., cars will destroy other cars in the demolition derby Aug. 14; trucks will race and roar during the Tuff Truck event Aug. 15; and monster trucks will destroy mud and cars alike Aug. 16. Livestock and 4-H event highlights include a robotics demonstration at 1 and 6 p.m. Aug. 14, 15 and 16, barrel races at 8 p.m. Aug. 14, a 4-H dog agility competition at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 15, a junior livestock auction at 11 a.m. Aug. 15 and a horse drill team competition at 3 p.m. Aug. 15. Visitors also can see magic tricks, pirates, jugglers and comic-book heros from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15 and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield. All grandstand entertainment is included with fair admission. Regular admission is $11.25, $9.25 for seniors, $8.25 for ages 7 to 12, and free for ages 6 and younger. Ride wristbands are $28 to $30, and parking is $6. 360-397-6180 or www.clarkcofair.com
2. A stroll to savor
The Hough Foundation invites wine and beer fans to explore Uptown Village and downtown Vancouver during the sixth annual Sip and Stroll. Attendees can visit the 29 participating locations, featuring two wine or beer types to sip at each spot along the self-guided tour, plus shopping specials, music and activities. Proceeds benefit the Hough Foundation’s educational programs for Hough Elementary School students and the neighborhood. The fundraiser runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 15, starting from the Burgerville Center for Responsible Community Leadership, 1602 Main St., Vancouver. A free shuttle is available along the route. Tickets are $30 to $35 for those 21 and older. www.houghfoundation.org
3. Drive-in, walk-in, bike-in for movies
Go a little retro with a modern twist during the PDX Drive-In Movie Spectacular. Moviegoers can see “Ghostbusters” (1984) on Aug. 14, followed by “American Graffiti” (1973) on Aug. 15. “Young Frankenstein” (1974) will be shown Aug. 20, with next weekend featuring “Poltergeist” (1982) and “Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan” (1982). Car club displays, activities, music, short films, food vendors and beer garden also will be part of the fun starting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 at the Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland. Movie audio will be accessible via FM signal, along with outdoor speakers for bicyclists and pedestrians. Admission is $10 to $15 per car, and $5 for bicyclists and pedestrians. www.expodrive-in.com
4. Communitywide summer gathering
The town of Yacolt will host Junk and Jazz, a communitywide yard sale and music festival. Treasure hunters can start searching registered sales at 8 a.m. Aug. 15. From 1 to 7 p.m. that day, there will be a talent show, activities, food vendors and music by Castletown, Bobbilynn Forbus and the Jonathan Pierce Project at Yacolt Town Park, 409 W. Jones St., Yacolt. Proceeds from concession sales will benefit Friends of the Yacolt Library. goingon.today/junk-jazz
