Chocolate challenge
Candy-themed activities, chocolate, art shows, kids’ crafts, games and prizes are part of the festivities at “A Chocolate Affair to Remember,” 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in downtown Camas. Merchants will serve and sell chocolate goodies and other romantic gifts with wine tastings. Enjoy chocolate cocktails and after-hours shopping. Get event passports and activity lists at Journey Church, 304 N.E. Fourth Ave. For details, visit downtowncamas.com.
Lions and tigers
Vancouver Mall will host a Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday. At 11 a.m., a lion dance troupe and drummers will perform in the Forever 21 Court. From 3 to 4 p.m., a local calligraphy artist will create personalized bookmarks to celebrate the year of the tiger. This event is free. Masks are required. Vancouver Mall MyPerks members receive red envelopes with gift certificates from merchants. Learn more at ShopVancouverMall.com.
Love lives
The next Science on Tap Online is at 7 tonight with Florence Williams’ “Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey.” Williams explores the science of heartbreak while seeking to mend her own over the breakup of her 25-year marriage. She examines “social pain” to learn why heartbreak hurts so much. Tickets are $5 to $15. For details and to register, visit scienceontaporwa.org.
Tool time
Columbia Springs and Repair Clark County will host an online workshop about hand tools at 6 tonight. Learn the nuts and bolts of screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, hammers, saws, measuring tools, screws and nails. This workshop has tips and tricks useful even to seasoned pros. This webinar will also be available on the Columbia Springs website after the event. Register and find other webinars at columbiasprings.org or call 360-882-0936.
