Highlights of the ongoing exhibits and attractions around town
Clark County Historical Museum, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 1511 Main St., Vancouver; $4; $3 for seniors and students; $2 for ages 6-18; free for ages 5 and younger. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org
• “Food for Thought: Clark County’s Food History” examines the shifting landscape of food and the cultural traditions passed through generations.
The Grotto, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland; free for the lower gardens; $4.50, $3.50 for seniors, $2.50 for children ages 6-11 for upper-level gardens. Sixty-two acres of botanical gardens, more than 100 shrines and sanctuaries for rest and relaxation on two levels. The upper-level gardens are accessible by the Grotto’s cliffside elevator. 503-254-7371 or www.thegrotto.org
La Center Historical Museum, noon to 4 p.m. first and third Saturdays and Wednesdays by appointment. 410 W. Fifth St., La Center; Free, donations encouraged. 360-263-3308 or thelacentermuseum.org
Two permanent galleries offer mementos of the area’s history as shared by local families. Self-guided walking tour maps of La Center are available on request.
• John Pollock exhibit, Learn about La Center pioneer and Washington Territory Legislator John Pollock, and visit his grave site, recently listed on the Washington Heritage Register of Historic Places. La Center Historical Museum, 410 W. Fifth St., La Center; free, donations encouraged. 360-263-3308 or www.thelacentermuseum.org
Lan Su Chinese Garden, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 239 N.W. Everett St., Portland; $9.50, $8.50 for seniors, $7 for students, $28 family pass, free for children 5 and younger. Covering a city block in Portland’s Old Town Chinatown, the garden features more than 30,000 plant species and year-round cultural events, activities and demonstrations. The garden’s teahouse allows visitors to try authentic Chinese tea and snacks. 503-228-8131 or www.lansugarden.org
• Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, through May 31. The garden celebrates with performances at 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.
Maryhill Museum of Art, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Nov. 15. 35 Maryhill Museum Drive, Goldendale; $9, $8 for seniors, $3 for youth 7-18, free for ages 6 and younger. $25 family admission. 509-773-3733 or www.maryhillmuseum.org
• “American Indian Painting: Twentieth-Century Masters,” through July 5. The exhibit features 35 paintings by some of the most important American Indian artists of the 20th century.
• “Raven Skyriver: Submerge” features the glass work of Raven Skyriver, who creates works inspired by nature, especially marine creatures.
