Save the Date: Go for the green with fun activities for Earth Day

Spend time in the outdoors at the free Earth Day Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Klineline Pond, Salmon Creek Park, 1482 N.E. 117th St., Vancouver. There will be a live birds of prey exhibit, activities from the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, live reptiles, and wild salmon release into the creek, along with live music, entertainment, nature walks and information from local organizations. 360-992-8585 or www.clarkpublicutilities.com

The Chief Redheart Memorial Ceremony will remember Chief Redheart and his band of Nez Perce at 10 a.m. April 23, with tribal singing in honor of the ancestors, a Riderless Horse Ceremony, sacred pipe ceremony and recognition of all veterans at the parade grounds of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. After the three-hour memorial, a traditional Native American meal will be served in the Artillery Barracks, 600 E. Hatheway Road. 360-487-8630 or www.cityofvancouver.us/ChiefRedheart

Violinist Edwin Huizinga and Grammy-winning Celtic guitarist William Coulter perform together as Liquid Gold, as part of their Fire and Grace Tour at 7:30 p.m. April 29 at the Old Liberty Theater, 115 N. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Tickets are $18 to $20. 360-887-7260 or www.oldlibertytheater.com

SW Washington Bluegrass Jamboree will be hosted by local band Somewhere Between and the English Estate Winery to benefit the local chapter of Guitars 4 Vets. There will also be an open mic session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., hosted by Fred Coates. The event includes a community potluck, with visitors encouraged to bring a dish to share from 4 to 8 p.m. April 30 at English Estate Winery, 17806 S.E. First St., Vancouver. $5 for entry, $15 suggested donation to join open mic. 360-772-5141 or www.englishestatewinery.com/events

All ages are welcome to attend the 50+ Connections Expo, a hands-on event featuring services, ideas and resources for those thinking about retirement and beyond. Noon to 4 p.m. May 1 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Admission is a $5 donation at the door to help support Volunteer Connections. 360-735-3693 or www.50plusconnectionsexpo.com

The Clark County Food Bank hosts its popular fundraiser, Tacos and Taps, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 6 at the Clark County Food Bank, 6502 N.E. 47th Ave., Vancouver. The event features gourmet tacos created by 10 local chefs paired with 10 local brewers for a night of unlimited tacos, beer and live music. The proceeds benefit the food bank’s Hunger Heroes program, which is aimed at alleviating hunger in the community. Tickets are $35, $45 for VIP access, for those 21 and older. clarkcountyfoodbank.org

The Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County will be hosting its yearly plant sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8. Perennials, annuals, vegetable starts, trees, hanging baskets and flowers will be available at 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. Sale proceeds support the WSU Master Gardener Program along with horticulture education and healthy food growing grants in Clark County. 360-397-6060 ext. 5706 or www.mgfcc.com

Kids Fishing Festival will show kids ages 5 to 14 how to fish, use tackle and cast a line into the trout pound with the help of fishing mentors from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 at Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. The event includes an hour of fishing designated for children with special needs. Space is limited, registration is $7. 360-882-0936, ext. 230