Save the Date: Adorable alpacas await; quilts galore

• Collect a few alpaca kisses during the annual Alpacapalooza, as owners, breeders and enthusiasts will gather for this regional show that celebrates raising alpacas and alpaca fiber. The public can meet the alpacas and learn more from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Admission is free, with $6 for parking. http://alpacawa.org

• In the era of quick quilts via sewing machine, accomplished hand-quilter Ruth Rudolph will showcase the art of basting and hand-piecing quilts. She will give a presentation at 1 p.m. today and Sunday, along with multiple of her quilts on display at the North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. Head over to the Mountain Valley Grange, 40107 N.E. 221st Ave., for the 11th annual North Clark Historical Museum Quilt Show, with several quilts displayed, along with vendors, a scavenger hunt and the Corner Cafe. Both venues will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free, donations welcomed. 360-247-5925 or www.lewisriver.com/amboy/museum

• The Vancouver Symphony highlights young talent as the three gold medalists of the 22nd annual Young Artists Competition perform with the orchestra. The Young Artists winners are cellist Richard Lu, pianist Lauren Yoon and pianist Anthony Zheng. The concerts will also feature three musical stories, “The Mother Goose Suite,” “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and “Merry Pranks.” The concerts begin at 3 p.m. April 9 and 7 p.m. April 10 at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver. Tickets are $37, $32 for seniors and $10 for students. 360-735-7278 or www.vancouversymphony.org

• In celebration of 100 years of the National Park Service, the week of April 16 through April 24 will be fee-free. Kicking off the celebration is Junior Ranger Day from noon to 3 p.m. April 16, as kids of all ages can take part in hands-on activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge from both Pearson Air Museum and Fort Vancouver, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. There will also be an art exhibit by local students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Vancouver School Arts and Academics based on artifacts in the museum collection. 360-816-6230 or http://go.usa.gov/csKsF

• The Firstenburg Community Center will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a free day of activities. There will be public swim sessions and climbing wall sessions, plus the fitness center, teen zone and gymnasium will be open to all ages from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 23 at the Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver. 360-487-7001 or www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec

• Join the 25th annual Walk/Run for the Animals on May 7 at Esther Short Park, 301 W. Eighth St., Vancouver. There will be a 3-mile walk along the Columbia River with water stations for people and dogs. A 5K timed run will be open to both runners and their dogs. Registration is $30 to $45, free for ages 12 and younger. All event proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. 360-693-4746 or http://southwesthumane.org/engage/events/walk-run-for-the-animals

• The 3 Grands Concert for the Blind features three grand pianos, three blind musicians and one jazz vocalist performing popular and classical favorites. The event benefits School of Piano Technology for the Blind and Pacific Foundation for Blind Children. The event begins at 5 p.m. May 12 at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Tickets are $50 and include dinner and beverages. 360-693-1511 or http://pianotuningschool.org/3-grands-concert-for-the-blind