Save the Date: Youth rock solid with Wanz and the ‘Teen Takeover’ night

Rocksolid Community Teen Center invites teens in the fifth through 12th grade for a “Teen Takeover” night from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Michael Wansley, better known as Wanz, will be the emcee, with music by the NW Rock Academy Band and DJ from High Fidelity. There will be pizza, soda, smoothies and popcorn, alongside door prizes, photo booth and other activities, for $5 with school ID. 360-885-2181 or http://rocksolid-teen.com

Clark College hosts “Celebracion de Mi Gente (Celebration of My People),” an evening of family-friendly activities that celebrates Latino culture and the value of literacy. The annual “Celebracion de Mi Gente: El Dia del Nino/El Dia del Libro” (“Celebration of My People: Day of the Child/Day of the Book”) is held near Mexican holiday of Dia del Nino, with performances, dancing, bilingual games and snacks from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Gaiser Hall, Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. 360-992-2314 or www.clark.edu/campus-life/arts-events/latino-celebration/index.php

The Long Beach Razor Clam Festival celebrates its native mollusk with events throughout the city April 29 and 30. Activities include clam chowder competitions, clam digging lessons, storytelling by the Oregon Mermaids, street entertainment and vendors market. Participants ages 15 and older need a license to dig, with $9.70 for a three-day razor clam license and $14.10 for an annual license. Bolstad beach approach, 201 Bolstad Ave., Long Beach. 360-642-2400 or www.longbeachrazorclamfestival.com

Join the annual Walk/Run for the Animals, with all event proceeds benefiting the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. There will be a 3-mile walk along the Columbia River with water stations for people and dogs. The 5K Timed Run is open to both runners and their dogs, with finishing prizes for fastest woman, man, dog and runner under 13 years old. Race day registration opens at 7:30 a.m., with the walk and run beginning at 9 a.m. May 6 in Esther Short Park, West Eighth and Columbia streets. The after party in the park will feature a vendor village, beer garden and team chalet from 9 to 11:30 a.m., plus a performance by Moshow, the cat rapper at 10:30 a.m. Registration is $40 to $55, free for ages 12 and younger. 360-693-4746 or http://southwesthumane.org/walk-run

Registration is now open for the Kids Fishing Festival at Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. The event teaches kids ages 5 to 14 how to fish, use tackle and cast a line into the trout pound with the help of fishing mentors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 6. The event including an hour of fishing designated for children with special needs. All participants will receive a fishing pole to take home, plus other activities including a scavenger hunt and a barbecue lunch. Space is limited, registration is $7 which includes lunch. 360-882-0936 ext. 230 or www.columbiasprings.org/kids-fishing-fest

Join English Estate Winery for an afternoon of wine, music, food, art and tours – and even a Model A car show in celebration of the 114th Anniversary of the English Estate from noon to 6 p.m. May 6 at the historic estate, 17806 S.E. First St., Vancouver. Admission is free, tasting fees may apply. 360-772-5141 or www.englishestatewinery.com

Lelooska Evening Living History Performances return May 6 and 20 with an evening program of song, dance and story. Modeled after a traditional Winter Ceremonial, the program presents aspects of Northwest Coast First Nations culture at the Lelooska Museum, 165 Merwin Village Road, Ariel. Tickets are $12, $8 for ages 12 and younger, with advanced reservations required. 360-225-9522 or www.lelooska.org

See Buster Keaton’s silent comedy “College” (1927), accompanied by a live score performed by the Northwest Chamber Orchestra at 3 p.m. May 7 at First United Methodist Church, 401 E. 33rd St., Vancouver. Keaton stars as a scholarly bookworm who tries to become a college athlete to get a woman. Tickets are $30. 360-906-0441 or www.bravoconcerts.com