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Go Explore: Mount St. Helens, Runs, Mother’s Day by train

The Columbian
Published: May 7, 2015, 5:00pm

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Volcano science

To mark the 35th anniversary of the Mount St. Helens eruption, a night of volcano science will talk about the eruption and changes that have happened around the blast zone. Legend of the Big Blast will feature hands-on activities, interactive displays, a short documentary and a discussion with a local scientist from 6 to 8 p.m. May 14 at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Admission is free. The event is hosted by iQ Credit Union and the Mount St. Helens Institute. www.iqcu.com/BigBlastEvent

Run for communities

Two races that raise money for worthy causes come to town Saturday. A Reason to Run is a 5K run/walk that follows the Columbia River, with proceeds benefiting McLoughlin Middle School, Open House Ministries and the Clark County Food Bank. There also will be a ½-mile kids run and other children’s activities, games and crafts. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., with a 10 a.m. race start, May 9 at Marine Park, Southeast Marine Park Way and Columbia Way, Vancouver. Registration is $30, free for the children’s run, with donations of canned food encouraged. www.a-reason-to-run.org

Great Strides 5K Walk for Cystic Fibrosis is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest national fundraising event. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of an estimated 30,000 children and adults in the United States. The local Oregon chapter will host the 5K walk, along with children’s activities, food and festivities starting at 10 a.m. May 9 at Esther Short Park, 415 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Donations encouraged. http://fightcf.cff.org

Old-time music

The Encore Concert series concludes with Appalachian-style music in a concert titled “Down By the Riverside.” Thomas Rheingans and the Ensemble will perform selections of old-time, mountain and folk music, with Celtic-inspired song by vocalist Anne Maguire and Lance Frodsham. The concert begins at 7 p.m. May 9 at Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Admission is free, donations will benefit Friends of the Carpenter. 360-892-2421 or www.millplainumc.org

To the north

The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad kicks off its season with a Mother’s Day train. The 12-mile round-trip train ride travels through north Clark County with a stop at Moulton Station and Yacolt Creek Falls. Reservations are recommended. The trains depart at noon and 2:30 p.m. May 9-10 from Chelatchie Prairie Railroad station, 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt. Admission is $16, $15 for seniors, $11 for ages 5 to 12, $9 for ages 2 to 4 and free for ages 1 and younger. 360-686-3559 or www.bycx.com

The Lelooska Foundation offers its first Living History Performance of the season at 7 p.m. May 9. Chief Tsungani and the Lelooska Family dancers will bring First Nations culture to life, using Northwest Coast masks, song, dance and folktales. Reservations are required The grounds open at 5:30 p.m. at the Lelooska Foundation, 165 Merwin Village Road, Ariel. Tickets are $12, $8 for ages 12 and younger. 360-225-9522 or www.lelooska.org

Life behind the music

Composer of symphonies, operas and film scores, Philip Glass is considered one of the most influential music makers of the late 20th century. He will speak about his memoir, “Words Without Music,” with Christopher Mattaliano, general director of the Portland Opera. The presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. May 14 at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Tickets are $39.95, and include a copy of the book. 800-273-1530 or www.powells.com/events

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