Construction equipment and kids come together for the 10th annual Dozer Day. While the event will be held at a new location, children will still have the chance of trying out the driver seat of heavy construction equipment, from dozers to dump trucks, with the help of a professional operator. Other activities include pipe crawls, music, concrete crafts and treasure hunts. Event proceeds benefit local children’s charities.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday.
Where: Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 Delfel Road, Ridgefield.
Admission: $7 to $10, $5 to $8 for seniors and ages 2 to 12.
Web: nutterfoundation.org
Dozer Day is among many options for getting out and about this weekend.
2. It’s a ‘Conjunction Junction’
Journey Theater Arts Group presents “School House Rock Live Jr.,” a musical based on the Saturday morning cartoon series. Tom, a young schoolteacher, is nervous for his first day of teaching. While he watches TV, various characters emerge from the set to show Tom how to win his students over.
When: 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Fort Vancouver High School, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver.
Admission: $10 to $13 for tonight’s performance; $12 to $15, $10 to $13 for youth and seniors.
Telephone: 360-750-8550.
Web: journeytheater.org
3. 50 years of community
With more than 2,000 expected participants, the 50th annual Hazel Dell Parade of Bands will be a community event to remember. The Golden Jubilee will honor the grand marshals of past parades, highlighting local and regional marching bands, and featuring floats, local courts, clubs, organizations and other community groups. The route begins at Fire District 6, Station 1, travels along Northeast Hazel Dell Avenue to 63rd Street, before traveling up Highway 99 to end at 78th Street.
When: 10:30 a.m. today.
Where: Northeast Hazel Dell Avenue and Highway 99, Vancouver.
Admission: Free.
Telephone: 360-608-0854 or 360-600-6355.
